Burton-by-Lincoln, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burton-by-Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Burton-by-Lincoln are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burton-by-Lincoln
Burton-by-Lincoln is a civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, situated about 2 miles north of the city of Lincoln. Nestled on the Lincoln Cliff, the village offers scenic views of the River Trent Valley. With a population of 625 as recorded in the 2011 census, it presents a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
- LSOA: West Lindsey 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burton-by-Lincoln.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burton-by-Lincoln.
- 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 Burton-by-Lincoln based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Burton-by-Lincoln.
- WL/2026/00426 - BURTON HILL HOUSE MAIN STREET BURTON LINCOLN LN1 2RD
Notice to carry out tree works. Silver Birch - Remove. Within the Burton conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - WL/2026/00206 - LAND OPPOSITE LIMES HOUSE, MIDDLE STREET, BURTON
Notice under regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 to erect 1no. 9m pole.
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-26 - WL/2026/00202 - BURTON CLIFF FARM, MIDDLE STREET, BURTON
Planning application for change of use of agricultural storage building to leisure facility (indoor padel tennis courts)
Status: Refused | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-25 - WL/2026/00077 - ST VINCENT HOUSE, MIDDLE STREET, BURTON
T2 Horse Chestnut - fell. T3 Horse chestnut - fell. T4 Group of 3x sycamore - fell. Within W1 of Tree Preservation Order Burton 1951.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-27 - WL/2026/00076 - ST VINCENT HOUSE, MIDDLE STREET, BURTON
5 Day Notice of a dead tree - T1 Sycamore - dead, overhanging B1398, propose fell. Within W1 of Tree Preservation Order Burton 1951.
Status: Decided | Type: TREE_Dead or Dangerous Protected Tree | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-23 - WL/2025/00933 - ROBINSWOOD, MIDDLE STREET, BURTON
5 day notice under the 'dead or dangerous' exceptions to remove 1no. tree. Within W1 of Tree Preservation Order Burton 1951.
Status: Decided | Type: TREE_Dead or Dangerous Protected Tree | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-17 - WL/2025/00924 - LINCOLN DOG FIELDS, COCKSEY'S FARM, MIDDLE STREET, BURTON
Planning application for the change of use of agricultural land to canine exercise field to include 2no. timber shelters and parking facilities.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application - Major | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-01 - WL/2025/00812 - LAND SOUTH OF BURTON CLIFF COTTAGES, MIDDLE STREET, BURTON
Application for approval of reserved matters to erect 4no. dwellings, considering access, appearance, landscaping and scale following outline planning permission 136477 granted 06 October 2017 being v
Status: Approved | Type: Reserved Matters Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-08-07 - WL/2025/00538 - BURTON CLIFF FARM, MIDDLE STREET, BURTON
Application for prior notification to erect an agricultural machinery storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural Determination over 5 hectares | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-28 - WL/2024/01059 - THE OLD RECTORY MAIN STREET BURTON LINCOLN LN1 2RD
Request for Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Joinery Details) and 5 (Fixtures) of Listed Building Consent 147539 (WL/2024/00052) granted 26 April 2024
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - WL/2024/00795 - THE OLD FORGE, MIDDLE STREET, BURTON
Notice to remove ash trees T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 & T6, within Burton Conservation Area.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-09-17 - WL/2024/00521 - ROBINSWOOD, MIDDLE STREET, BURTON
Planning application for proposed porch and driveway alterations
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-07-02 - 147796 - Land South of Burton Cliff Cottages, Middle Street, Burton by Lincoln, Lincoln
Application for approval of reserved matters to erect 4no. dwellings, considering access, appearance, landscaping and scale following outline planning permission 136477 granted 06 October 2017 being v
Status: Refused | Type: Reserved Matters Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-01-08 - 147735 - The Old Rectory Main Street, Burton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 3(materials) of planning permission 147226 granted 28 November 2023
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-12-19 - 147780 - The Old Rectory Main Street, Burton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 3(materials) of listed building consent 147227 granted 28 November 2023
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-12-19 - WL/2024/00051 - The Old Rectory Main Street, Burton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Planning application for conversion and alterations of coach house to form home office with intergrated garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-11-02 - WL/2024/00052 - The Old Rectory Main Street, Burton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Listed building consent for conversion and alterations of coach house to form home office with intergrated garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-11-02 - 147244 - Manorside Manor Lane, Burton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Planning application for proposed extension for open fronted car port with sun terrace above.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-09-13 - 147227 - The Old Rectory Main Street, Burton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Listed building consent to remove existing conservatory and erect bespoke, timber and double glazed garden room.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-09-11 - 147226 - The Old Rectory Main Street, Burton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Planning application for the removal of existing conservatory and erect bespoke, timber and double-glazed garden room
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-09-11
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A brief summary of Burton-by-Lincoln in Lincolnshire
Burton-by-Lincoln is a civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, situated about 2 miles north of the city of Lincoln. Nestled on the Lincoln Cliff, the village offers scenic views of the River Trent Valley. With a population of 625 as recorded in the 2011 census, it presents a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burton-by-Lincoln a particularly low-crime area.
Burton-by-Lincoln has one conservation area within its boundaries: Burton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
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Planning Activity in Burton-by-Lincoln
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Burton-by-Lincoln. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burton-by-Lincoln may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burton-by-Lincoln were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 2% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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