How long do planning decisions take near Elsham?

The average planning decision time near Elsham is 68 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 Elsham?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Elsham?

The most common type of planning application near Elsham is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Elsham?

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Elsham, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Elsham, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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About Elsham

Elsham is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 400 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned 4 miles north of Brigg, it is easily accessible, lying just 1 mile from the M180 motorway and the A15 road. This charming locality offers potential for planning applications, benefiting from its strategic transport links and community setting.

Population: 393 (2021)

District: North Lincolnshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £231,466 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Lincolnshire
Parliamentary constituency: Scunthorpe
LSOA: North Lincolnshire 022D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Elsham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Elsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Elsham.

- Land (Orchard) to the East of 27 Front Street, Elsham, Brigg, DN20 0RN
Planning permission to erect a detached dwelling
Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 21 Maltkiln Lane, Elsham, DN20 0RH
Planning permission to erect single-storey extensions to the rear of the dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-10-07
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- 19 Maltkiln Lane, Elsham, DN20 0RL
Planning permission to erect a single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-03-14
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- 3 Hall Lane, Elsham, Brigg, DN20 0QY
Planning permission to erect a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension (including demolition of existing single-storey attached garage/utility)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2023-12-13
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- Land south of Church Street, Elsham, DN20 0RG
Planning permission to erect two dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Elsham in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Elsham show an average sale price of £231,466, 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 Elsham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Elsham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wrawby Moor SSSI. 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 Elsham

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Elsham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

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

At 68 days on average, decisions near Elsham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Elsham were full planning applications (3), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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