What types of planning applications are most common near Driby?

The most common type of planning application near Driby is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Driby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Driby, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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About Driby

Driby is a quaint village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 4 miles west of Alford. Once a civil parish with a population of 42 in 1961, Driby was merged into the parish of South Thoresby on 1 April 1987. For those researching planning applications in the area, Driby offers a unique blend of rural charm within a historically rich setting.

District: South Thoresby

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £247,309 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
LSOA: East Lindsey 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Driby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Driby.

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 Driby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Driby.

- Driby Grain Store Driby Lane Driby, Alford, Lincolnshire LN13 0BS
Environmental Impact Assessment (E.E.C. Directive 85/337/E.E.C. as amended by Council Directive 97/11E.C.) for a screening opinion with respect to the change of use from an agricultural barn to vehicl
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-24
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A brief summary of Driby in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Driby show an average sale price of £247,309, 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 Driby a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Driby 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.

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Planning Activity in Driby

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Driby.

The most common application types near Driby were discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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