Birchwood, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birchwood, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Birchwood are administered by Lincoln City Council. View the full Lincoln City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Birchwood
Birchwood is a suburb located to the southwest of Lincoln in Lincolnshire, with a population of 8,932 as recorded in the 2021 Census. Nestled between Skellingthorpe and Boultham, Birchwood and the adjacent Doddington Park are developed on the historic site of the Second World War airfield RAF Skellingthorpe, which was home to No. 50 and No. 61 Squadrons. This blend of residential development and historical significance makes Birchwood a noteworthy area for planning applications.
Population: 8,932
District: Lincoln
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Sleaford and North Hykeham
- LSOA: North Kesteven 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birchwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birchwood.
- 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 Birchwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Birchwood.
- - 4 Worcester Close Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3LW
T1 (Prunus avium) - Fell. T2 (Gleditsia triacanthos) - Retrospective fell. T3 (Acer platanoides) - Retrospective fell. T4 (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) - Retrospective fell. T5 (Prunus cerasifera) - Retr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 2 Caistor Close Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3QB
Confirmation that planning permission is not required for a single storey rear extension (Application for Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 202 Fulmar Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0RX
T1 Birch - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Jasmin Green, Off Aldergrove Crescent Jasmin Road Lincoln Lincolnshire
Submission of details to discharge condition 03 (Remediation and Mitigation Scheme), 04 (Habitat Management and Maintenance Plan), 05 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 06 (External Material Samples),
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 8 Beswick Close Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3NB
G1 - 2 x Rowan: reduce to previous pruning points as per submitted image
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 23 Wedgewood Grove Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3LT
T1 Ash: Re-Pollard to previous points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 1 Beswick Close Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3NB
T1- Dead juvenile Silver Birch - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 22 Staffordshire Crescent Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3LR
T1 (Cherry) - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - 24 Winthorpe Grove Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3PL
T1(Scots Pine) Fell (Replant with alternative species), T2 (Scots Pine) Fell (Replant with alternative species), T3 (Scots Pine) Fell (Replant with alternative species)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - 3 Sheraton Close Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3PS
T1 Oak - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2023-11-04
View full details - - 1 Spirea Approach Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0PZ
Non-material amendment to planning application 2023/0152/HOU to change openings on extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Birchwood in Lincolnshire
Birchwood is a suburb located to the southwest of Lincoln in Lincolnshire, with a population of 8,932 as recorded in the 2021 Census. Nestled between Skellingthorpe and Boultham, Birchwood and the adjacent Doddington Park are developed on the historic site of the Second World War airfield RAF Skellingthorpe, which was home to No. 50 and No. 61 Squadrons. This blend of residential development and historical significance makes Birchwood a noteworthy area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,932. It sits within the Lincoln district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Birchwood a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Birchwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Swanholme Lakes SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Birchwood
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Birchwood. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Birchwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Birchwood were tree works (59), full planning applications (7), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 68 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.