Wigtoft, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wigtoft, Lincolnshire.

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About Wigtoft

Wigtoft is a village and civil parish located in Lincolnshire, England, along the A17 road. Situated 6 miles south-west of Boston and 1 mile west of Sutterton, Wigtoft encompasses the hamlets of Asperton and Burtoft, making it a notable area for potential planning applications in a rural setting.

Population: 488 (2021)

District: Boston

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £204,289 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Boston
• Parliamentary constituency: Boston and Skegness
• LSOA: Boston 007B

Crime Statistics

4 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 2
• anti-social-behaviour: 1
• burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wigtoft.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wigtoft.

• Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
• Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
• Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
• Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
• Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
• Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
• Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
• Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Wigtoft based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Wigtoft.

1. - Auto Truck Ltd, Main Road, Wigtoft, Boston PE20 2NX
   Type: Full | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-02-12
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2. - The Old Vicarage, U Haul, Main Road, Wigtoft, Boston PE20 2NJ
   Type: Outline | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-02-11
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3. - Agricultural Building, Land off A17, Wigtoft, Boston PE20 2NX
   Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of Agricultural Buildings to 4no. Dwellinghouses (Use Class C) and for building op
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Boston | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Wigtoft in Lincolnshire

Wigtoft is a village and civil parish located in Lincolnshire, England, along the A17 road. Situated 6 miles south-west of Boston and 1 mile west of Sutterton, Wigtoft encompasses the hamlets of Asperton and Burtoft, making it a notable area for potential planning applications in a rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 488 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Boston district.

Property prices in Wigtoft show an average sale price of £204,289, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Wigtoft is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Wigtoft has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wigtoft. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wigtoft planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Wigtoft

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Wigtoft.

The most common application types near Wigtoft were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Burtoft planning applications
• Asperton planning applications
• Fishmere End planning applications
• Blackjack planning applications
• Sutterton planning applications
• Hoffleet Stow planning applications
• Fenhouses planning applications
• Sutterton Dowdyke planning applications

Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.