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Planning in Birchwood

Approved
92%
105 of 114 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birchwood in the last 24 months, from Lincoln City Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,932. It sits within the Lincoln district.

The area around Birchwood has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birchwood 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Birchwood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 148 planning applications were submitted near Birchwood. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were tree works (58), full planning applications (8), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Birchwood?
In the last 24 months, 148 planning applications were submitted near Birchwood. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Birchwood?
The average planning decision time near Birchwood is 41 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Birchwood?
The planning approval rate near Birchwood is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Birchwood?
The most common type of planning application near Birchwood is tree works applications, with 58 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Birchwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Birchwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.