Caistor, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Caistor, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Caistor are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Caistor
Caistor is a historic town and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 2,601. Originally established as a Roman fortress, it sits at the north-west edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and is accessible via the A46, near the junction of the A1084, A1173, and B1225. The town’s name, derived from the Anglo-Saxon term 'ceaster,' reflects its rich heritage, first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086.
Population: 3,095 (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 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Caistor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Caistor.
- 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 Caistor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
84 planning applications found near Caistor.
- WL/2026/00423 - 76 NORTH STREET CAISTOR MARKET RASEN LN7 6QU
Notice to carry out tree works. T1 - Acer pseudoplatanus (sycamore) - Fell. Within the Caistor conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - WL/2026/00242 - 1 BANK LANE, CAISTOR
Planning application to convert of 2no. attached garage spaces into living spaces, replacement of rear timber boundary fence and removal of tree.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-12 - WL/2026/00178 - THE OLD VICARAGE, 1 CHURCH STREET, CAISTOR
Listed building consent for replacement boundary gates and first floor outbuilding window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-23 - WL/2026/00177 - 1 THE OLD VICARAGE, CHURCH STREET, CAISTOR
Planning application for replacement boundary gates and first floor outbuilding window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-23 - WL/2026/00066 - 2 NAVIGATION LANE, CAISTOR
Planning application for alterations to the dwelling roof to provide additional living accommodation, including the installation of dormers, windows to the first floor front and rear elevations and re
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-21 - WL/2026/00004 - LINCOLNSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE LTD, 16 HIGH STREET, CAISTOR
Planning application to install photovoltaic array solar panels to existing pitched tiled roofs.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-19 - WL/2025/01141 - HEDGEROWS, CANADA LANE, CAISTOR
Planning application for proposed single and first floor extensions to rear, porch to front and attached multi car garage
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-18 - WL/2025/01113 - 2 NAVIGATION LANE, CAISTOR
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 143279 granted 26 August 2021 - various changes to windows.
Status: Refused | Type: Non-material amendment | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-07 - WL/2025/01066 - COOP STORES LTD, 2-4 MARKET PLACE, CAISTOR
Listed building consent to preserve 2no. existing lath and plaster ceilings by underdrawing the ceilings with 15mm wood wool board and a 6-8mm lime plaster finish.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-24 - WL/2025/00943 - 86 NORTH STREET, CAISTOR
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 2 (archaeology) of planning permission WL/2025/00553 granted 25 July 2025.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-18 - WL/2025/00745 - 2-4, MARKET PLACE, CAISTOR
Listed building consent for works to ceilings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-21 - WL/2025/00553 - 86 NORTH STREET, CAISTOR, MARKET RASEN
Planning application for alterations and extensions to existing bungalow.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-02 - WL/2025/00504 - 7, SAXON WAY, CAISTOR
Planning application for single storey front extension and erection of garden room.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-21 - WL/2025/00488 - 2-4 MARKET PLACE, CAISTOR, MARKET RASEN
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 4(archaeology), 9(brickwork & render), 10(repointing), 11(external materials-shop front, windows & doors), 13( structural works) & 14(bats) of li
Status: Undecided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-16 - WL/2025/00487 - 2-4 MARKET PLACE, CAISTOR, MARKET RASEN
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 4(archaeology), 9(brickwork & render), 10(repointing), 11(external shop front, windows & doors), 13(structural works) & 14(bats) of planning perm
Status: Undecided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-16 - WL/2025/00452 - 26 NORTH KELSEY ROAD, CAISTOR, MARKET RASEN
Planning application for a dropped kerb.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-12 - WL/2025/00412 - HEDGEROWS, CANADA LANE, CAISTOR
Planning application for single and first floor extensions to rear, and detached multi car garage following demolition of existing outbuildings.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-25 - WL/2025/00282 - 12 SAXON WAY, CAISTOR
Planning application for change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to children’s home (C2)
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-03-17 - WL/2024/00574 - 28 NETTLETON ROAD, CAISTOR, CAISTOR MARKET RASEN
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2 (contaminated land assessment), 3 (drainage), 4 (archaeological investigation), 5 (boundary treatments), 6 (disposal of excavated material) and
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-07-08 - WL/2024/00314 - PRIVATE ACCOMODATION, 17 SOUTH STREET, CAISTOR
Planning application for change of use application for redundant retail/office space to residential
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-05-15
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A brief summary of Caistor in Lincolnshire
Caistor is a historic town and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 2,601. Originally established as a Roman fortress, it sits at the north-west edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and is accessible via the A46, near the junction of the A1084, A1173, and B1225. The town’s name, derived from the Anglo-Saxon term 'ceaster,' reflects its rich heritage, first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,095 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.
Property prices in Caistor 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 Caistor a particularly low-crime area.
Caistor has one conservation area within its boundaries: Caistor. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Caistor includes 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, Caistor 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 Caistor
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Caistor. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Caistor.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Caistor were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 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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