New dwelling planning approval in Boston
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 8 Aug 2025.
Of 81 new dwelling planning applications decided by Boston in the last 5 years, 94% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Boston
- Tree work : 97% approved (305 decided)
- Extension : 96% approved (241 decided)
- Change of use : 91% approved (153 decided)
- Listed building / conservation : 97% approved (122 decided)
- Rear extension : 96% approved (91 decided)
- Demolition : 92% approved (73 decided)
- Advertisement / signage : 91% approved (55 decided)
- Two-storey extension : 96% approved (52 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Boston, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Boston decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.