Candlesby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Candlesby, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Candlesby
Candlesby is a quaint village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 5 miles east of Spilsby. Once a civil parish, it now forms part of the parish of Candlesby with Gunby, which includes the nearby hamlet of Gunby, situated about 1 mile to the east. As of 1961, the village had a population of 144, making it a small but close-knit community. This charming area may be of interest for planning applications due to its unique rural character and local governance structure.
District: Candlesby with Gunby
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £208,673 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
- LSOA: East Lindsey 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Candlesby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Candlesby.
- 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 Candlesby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Candlesby.
- - The Cottage Beck Cottage Scremby Road Candlesby Lincolnshire PE23 5RU
Planning Permission - Change of use of existing day fishing lodge to fishing holiday accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-01
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A brief summary of Candlesby in Lincolnshire
Candlesby is a quaint village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 5 miles east of Spilsby. Once a civil parish, it now forms part of the parish of Candlesby with Gunby, which includes the nearby hamlet of Gunby, situated about 1 mile to the east. As of 1961, the village had a population of 144, making it a small but close-knit community. This charming area may be of interest for planning applications due to its unique rural character and local governance structure. It sits within the Candlesby with Gunby district.
Property prices in Candlesby show an average sale price of £208,673, 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 Candlesby a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Candlesby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Candlesby Hill SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Candlesby 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 Candlesby
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Candlesby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Candlesby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Candlesby were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Scremby planning applications
- Gunby planning applications
- Monksthorpe planning applications
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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.