Bishop Norton, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishop Norton, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Bishop Norton
Bishop Norton is a village located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, and serves as the main settlement of its civil parish. Situated approximately 8 miles northwest of Market Rasen and near the A15 road, the village had a population of 343 according to the 2021 census, reflecting a growth from 308 in 2011 and 233 in 2001. This demographic trend may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it indicates a developing community.
Population: 343 (2021)
District: West Lindsey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £249,383 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
- LSOA: West Lindsey 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishop Norton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishop Norton.
- 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 Bishop Norton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Bishop Norton.
- WL/2025/01227 - LAND AT, MAIN STREET, BISHOP NORTON
Planning application to erect 4no. detached dwellings and conversion of existing barn to form 1no. dwelling and associated drives and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-17 - WL/2025/01180 - THE GRANGE, GRANGE LANE, BISHOP NORTON
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 3(drainage), 4(joinery details), 5(materials) & 7(bat & bird boxes) of planning permission WL/2025/00788 granted 19 September 2025.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-03 - WL/2025/01180 - THE GRANGE GRANGE LANE BISHOP NORTON MARKET RASEN LN8 2AY
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 3(drainage), 4(joinery details), 5(materials) & 7(bat & bird boxes) of planning permission WL/2025/00788 granted 19 September 2025.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - WL/2025/01227 - LAND AT ARCHER STREET BISHOP NORTON MARKET RASEN LN8 2BG
Planning application to erect 4no. detached dwellings and conversion of existing barn to form 1no. dwelling and associated drives and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - WL/2025/00853 - LAND OFF AND ADJACENT WELL STREET, BISHOP NORTON
Notification under Electricity Act 1989: Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 - YP30029 - Replace existing open wire conductors with Aerial Bunched Conductor
Status: Approved | Type: Circular 14/90 Overhead Lines | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-08-20 - WL/2025/00788 - THE GRANGE, GRANGE LANE, BISHOP NORTON
Planning application for the conversion and re-roofing of garage/outbuilding to ancillary accommodation, erect detached carport and infill extension between main house and outbuilding including instal
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-28 - WL/2024/00378 - Land adj BISHOPS BARN, GREENHILL DRIVE, BISHOP NORTON
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 3(materials) & 4(stonework) of planning permission 147434 granted 3 January 2024.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-05-07 - WL/2024/00378 - BISHOPS BARN GREENHILL DRIVE BISHOP NORTON MARKET RASEN LN8 2BD
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 3(materials) & 4(stonework) of planning permission 147434 granted 3 January 2024.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - 147434 - Land adjacent Bishops Barn Greenhill Drive, Bishop Norton, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Planning application to erect 1no. detached dwelling and detached double garage - resubmission of 147123.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-10-13 - 147123 - Land adjacent Bishops Barn Greenhill Drive, Bishop Norton, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Planning application to erect 1no. detatched dwelling and detached double garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-07-28 - 146983 - Land off Main Street, Bishop Norton, Market Rasen
Outline planning application to remove agricultural sheds and erect 4no. dwellings with all matters reserved
Status: Approved | Type: Outline Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-07-03 - 145703 - Wagtail Barn Well Street, Bishop Norton, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2 (materials) and 3 (schedule for existing wall repair) of planning permission 145051 granted 24 August 2022.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-10-13 - 145681 - Fairfield House Pingle Lane, Bishop Norton, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Planning application for rear extensions and alterations being variation of condition 2 of planning permission 143572 granted 7 October 2021 re: amendments to window style, extend single storey games
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-10-10 - 145136 - Land At Atterby Lane, Bishop Norton
Application for lawful development certificate for confirmation of lawful commencement of existing works under planning permission 139798 - Conversion and extension of an existing barn building to pro
Status: Approved | Type: Cert. Lawful Develop. Existing | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-07-07 - 145051 - Wagtail Barn Well Street, Bishop Norton, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Planning application for the change of use of the remains of an agricultural building to form residential extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-07-02 - 144960 - Stonepit Barn Well Street, Bishop Norton, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Planning application for conversion of attached agricultural building to form garage and games room, rebuild boundary wall and change of use of land to residential.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-06-30 - 144751 - Burren Brow 3 Main Street, Bishop Norton, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Planning application for a utility and porch extension, new bay window and re-arrangement of roof.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-04-08 - 144746 - Land at Atterby Lane, Bishop Norton
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2,3&4 of planning permission 139798 granted 29 September 2019.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-04-07 - 143539 - The Cottage Eastfields, Bishop Norton, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Planning application for single storey garden room extension and replacement balcony.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-08-25 - 143572 - Fairfield House Pingle Lane, Bishop Norton, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Planning application for rear extensions and alterations.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-08-17
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A brief summary of Bishop Norton in Lincolnshire
Bishop Norton is a village located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, and serves as the main settlement of its civil parish. Situated approximately 8 miles northwest of Market Rasen and near the A15 road, the village had a population of 343 according to the 2021 census, reflecting a growth from 308 in 2011 and 233 in 2001. This demographic trend may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it indicates a developing community. The settlement has a population of approximately 343 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.
Property prices in Bishop Norton show an average sale price of £249,383, 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 Bishop Norton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishop Norton 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 Bishop Norton
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bishop Norton. The average decision time was 59 days.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Bishop Norton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bishop Norton were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 14% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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