South Lincolnshire Call for Sites - Promote Your Land for Development

The South Lincolnshire Call for Sites is an early stage of the Local Plan process inviting landowners to submit land for development for future allocation.

In this joint South Holland/Boston Call for Sites, councils ask owners, developers or agents to put forward land for consideration. The Call for Sites process is open until 31st March 2026.

It’s not a planning application, but it often the best way to ensure your land is captured in the evidence base for the next Local Plan.

Cedar Planning can represent landowners throughout this process, helping prepare high-quality submissions to maximise your site’s chance of allocation.

Why Choose Cedar Planning?

At Cedar Planning we specialise in promoting sites through Local Plans, and use our expert knowledge of the process to help our clients navigate the process. Our client-first approach ensures that we provide honest and accurate advice to clients.

We can support your South Lincolnshire Call for Sites submission with a detailed report to the Council setting out the benefits of your proposal and why it should be allocated in the emerging Local Plan.

What Is the Local Plan Call for Sites?

A Call for Sites is a formal invitation by planners to landowners and agents to propose land for housing, employment or mixed-use allocation in the emerging Local Plan.

The South Lincolnshire (Boston & South Holland) Joint Planning Unit has opened this opportunity so that all potentially developable land can be identified and assessed. It is not permission to build, but it ensures your site is assessed for suitability, availability and deliverability. The information you submit (site boundary, size, proposed uses, supporting evidence) will shape the evidence base for the plan.

In short, the Call for Sites is your chance to get your land “on the map” of the Local Plan.

Why Submit Your Land Now?

• Shape the plan: By submitting a site, you ensure it is formally considered when the Council reviews options. Your site will influence where new homes or jobs go in South Lincolnshire.

• Protect land value: Early promotion helps protect and potentially increase your land’s value. As one study notes, land value is typically uplifted through the plan-led process – secure allocation now means more “hope value” for your site.

• Plan certainty: Getting an allocation helps provide planning certainty. Allocated land is much more likely to gain planning permission later, since the Local Plan (once adopted) is the reference for all decisions.

• Stay in contention: Sites not submitted in this window can be excluded or forgotten later. Once the Call for Sites closes, introducing new sites becomes very difficult. Acting now keeps your options open.

How Cedar Planning Can Help

Cedar Planning specialises in strategic land promotion and Local Plan representation for South Lincolnshire landowners. Our Chartered town planners will handle the entire submission process.

We start with a free site appraisal – assessing development potential and any issues – and then advise you on the best strategy. We prepare and submit your Call for Sites proposal and liaise with specialist consultants where necessary.

With fixed-fee representation, we manage each step: from gathering necessary reports to crafting compelling arguments. Our expertise is backed by local authority experience, so we know what planners look for. This expert support helps protect your land’s value, manage planning risk and unlock development potential. In short, we make sure your land promotion is technically robust and persuasive.

• Site appraisals & strategy: We evaluate your land’s planning prospects and recommend the best route (e.g. Call for Sites, planning application, etc.).

• Local Plan submissions: We handle the full Call for Sites form and evidence, using our Local Plan experience to frame your case positively.

Benefits of Local Plan Allocation

Securing a site allocation in the Local Plan brings major advantages:

• Higher land value: Allocated land is far more valuable. Once your site is in the plan, developers see it as a deliverable opportunity, driving up its market price.

• Planning certainty: An allocation means the council has already approved development in principle, reducing the risk when you apply for permission. You’ll have a clearer path to development.

• Competitive edge: With our professional promotion, your site stands out against others. Early allocation often means first refusal or premium prices when selling or partnering with builders.

• Influence local growth: You help guide where new homes or jobs will go in South Lincolnshire. Effective promotion can even shape the overall strategy for Boston and South Holland.

Get Expert Help Today

Don’t navigate the Call for Sites alone. Cedar Planning is ready to represent you with confidence. We offer a free, no-obligation appraisal of your land. Acting now maximises your chances, since once consultation rounds begin it’s much harder to add new sites.

Learn more about our Strategic Land Promotion services, or Contact Us today for your free site appraisal. Our team will explain how to submit land for development effectively in South Lincolnshire’s Local Plan, and provide the expert representation you need to succeed.

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