How long do planning decisions take near East Firsby?

The average planning decision time near East Firsby is 48 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near East Firsby?

The planning approval rate near East Firsby is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near East Firsby?

The most common type of planning application near East Firsby is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Firsby?

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East Firsby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Firsby, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Firsby are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About East Firsby

East Firsby and West Firsby are two picturesque hamlets located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, approximately 10 miles north of Lincoln. Nestled within the Lincolnshire Wolds, which is recognized as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, these hamlets offer a charming rural setting that may influence planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
LSOA: West Lindsey 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Firsby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 East Firsby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near East Firsby.

WL/2026/00619 - WOLD VIEW, OWMBY ROAD, SPRIDLINGTON
Notice to carry out tree works: T1 - Cherry Blossom - Fell. T2 - Cherry Blossom - Coppice to head height. T3 - Conifer - Fell. Within the Spridlington conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-07-06
WL/2026/00619 - WOLD VIEW OWMBY ROAD SPRIDLINGTON MARKET RASEN LN8 2DD
Notice to carry out tree works: T1 - Cherry Blossom - Fell. T2 - Cherry Blossom - Coppice to head height. T3 - Conifer - Fell. Within the Spridlington conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-07-04
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A brief summary of East Firsby in Lincolnshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Firsby a particularly low-crime area.

East Firsby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Spridlington. 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 East Firsby

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near East Firsby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Firsby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near East Firsby were tree works (1), other applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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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