Cherry Willingham, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cherry Willingham, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Cherry Willingham
Cherry Willingham is a sizable village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 3,506 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned around 4 miles east of Lincoln, it is surrounded by the villages of Reepham, Nettleham, and Fiskerton, making it a key area for planning applications and community development within the region.
Population: 4,207 (2021)
District: West Lindsey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £249,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
- LSOA: West Lindsey 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cherry Willingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cherry Willingham.
- 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 Cherry Willingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Cherry Willingham.
- WL/2026/00387 - LAND NORTH OF, RUDGARD AVENUE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 7(management plan) of planning permission 142874 granted 14 July 2023
Status: Undecided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-27 - WL/2026/00300 - LAND TO NORTH OF, RUDGARD AVENUE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 9(Network Rail Basic Asset Protection Agreement) of outline planning application 142874 granted 14 July 2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-26 - WL/2026/00299 - LAND TO NORTH OF, RUDGARD AVENUE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 8 (Construction Method Statement) of outline planning permission 142874 granted 14 July 2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-26 - WL/2026/00300 - LAND TO NORTH OF RUDGARD AVENUE CHERRY WILLINGHAM LINCOLN LN3 4JF
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 9(Network Rail Basic Asset Protection Agreement) of outline planning application 142874 granted 14 July 2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - WL/2026/00299 - LAND TO NORTH OF RUDGARD AVENUE CHERRY WILLINGHAM LINCOLN LN3 4JF
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 8 (Construction Method Statement) of outline planning permission 142874 granted 14 July 2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - WL/2026/00241 - 40 CHURCH LANE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM
Planning application for a single storey flat roof and pitched roof extension and change external finish from brickwork to render.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-09 - WL/2026/00241 - 40 CHURCH LANE CHERRY WILLINGHAM LINCOLN LN3 4AD
Planning application for a single storey flat roof and pitched roof extension and change external finish from brickwork to render.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - WL/2026/00099 - WITS END LABURNUM DRIVE CHERRY WILLINGHAM LINCOLN LN3 4AS
Planning application for proposed minor front and rear cosmetic elevation and fenestration alterations to existing dwelling, and new single storey out-building being variation of condition 2 and remov
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - WL/2025/01115 - BLEAK FARM HIGH STREET CHERRY WILLINGHAM LINCOLN LN3 4AH
Planning application to erect 22no. dwellings and garages complete with the renovation of existing farmhouse and all associated external works and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - WL/2025/00945 - 42 RUDGARD AVENUE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM
Planning application for proposed extensions & alterations to dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-18 - WL/2025/00640 - 8 BECKE CLOSE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM
Planning application for proposed extension & alterations to dwelling including balcony.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-12 - WL/2025/00401 - 4, RUDGARD AVENUE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM
Planning application for erection of single storey rear extension, two storey side extension, and double garage.
Status: Refused | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-28 - WL/2024/00937 - 64 LADY MEERS ROAD, CHERRY WILLINGHAM, CHERRY WILLINGHAM LINCOLN
Planning Application for Conversion of existing garage and single storey extension to side & rear
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-11-08 - WL/2024/00747 - 88 LADY MEERS ROAD, CHERRY WILLINGHAM, CHERRY WILLINGHAM LINCOLN
Planning Application for first floor extension to the side of the property
Status: Appeal | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-09-12 - WL/2024/00653 - BRAEMAR, 35 RUDGARD AVENUE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM
Planning application for ground floor rear extension and a first floor extension above the existing kitchen.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-08-12 - WL/2024/00323 - 84 RUDGARD AVENUE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM, Lincolnshire
Planning application for proposed alteration to existing garage roof for new entrance porch, extension of front dormer roof, removal of existing Upvc rear conservatory, and internal layout amendments.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-25 - WL/2024/00323 - 84 RUDGARD AVENUE CHERRY WILLINGHAM LINCOLN LN3 4JG
Planning application for proposed alteration to existing garage roof for new entrance porch, extension of front dormer roof, removal of existing Upvc rear conservatory, and internal layout amendments.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - 148302 - Land at Church Lane, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln
Notification under the Electronic Communications Code (conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for a 9m wooden pole.
Status: Approved | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-24 - 148202 - O/S Cherry Willingham Village Hall High Street, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Notification under the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2003 (as amended) for 10m wooden pole.
Status: Approved | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-05 - WL/2024/00262 - 1 Newstead Avenue, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Planning application for single storey extension & garage conversion.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-02
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A brief summary of Cherry Willingham in Lincolnshire
Cherry Willingham is a sizable village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 3,506 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned around 4 miles east of Lincoln, it is surrounded by the villages of Reepham, Nettleham, and Fiskerton, making it a key area for planning applications and community development within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,207 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.
Property prices in Cherry Willingham show an average sale price of £249,620, 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 Cherry Willingham a particularly low-crime area.
Cherry Willingham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Reepham. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cherry Willingham 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 Cherry Willingham
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Cherry Willingham. Of these, 20% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Cherry Willingham.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Cherry Willingham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cherry Willingham were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 18% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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