Belchford, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Belchford, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Belchford are administered by East Lindsey District Council. View the full East Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Belchford
Belchford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 4 miles north of Horncastle and just east of the A153. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 255 residents, making it a small but vibrant community, potentially impacting local planning applications and development considerations in the area.
Population: 261 (2021)
District: East Lindsey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £224,093 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
- LSOA: East Lindsey 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Belchford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Belchford.
- 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 Belchford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Belchford.
- - Land Adjacent To Hill View Main Road Belchford Lincolnshire
Environmental Impact Assessment (E.E.C. Directive 85/337/E.E.C. as amended by Council Directive 97/11E.C.) for a screening opinion with respect to the outline planning application for the erection of
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Hill View Main Road Belchford Lincolnshire
Outline for the erection of up to four dwellings (with means of access and layout to be considered).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-25
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A brief summary of Belchford in Lincolnshire
Belchford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 4 miles north of Horncastle and just east of the A153. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 255 residents, making it a small but vibrant community, potentially impacting local planning applications and development considerations in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 261 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Lindsey district.
Property prices in Belchford show an average sale price of £224,093, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Belchford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Belchford includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Lincolnshire Wolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Belchford 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 Belchford
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Belchford.
The most common application types near Belchford were outline applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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