Fillingham, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fillingham, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Fillingham
Fillingham is a village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 9 miles north of Lincoln. Situated just over a mile west of the A15 road, Fillingham offers a rural setting that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 230 (2021)
District: West Lindsey
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
- LSOA: West Lindsey 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fillingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fillingham.
- 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 Fillingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Fillingham.
- WL/2026/00391 - 1 STONEHOUSE HIGH STREET FILLINGHAM GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5BS
Notice to carry out tree works: T1-Sycamore - Fell. T2-Sycamore - Remove northern stem, reduce height of leading canopy by 3m, reduce southern quadrant from property by 3m. T3-Sycamore - Remove northe
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - WL/2026/00391 - 1 STONEHOUSE, HIGH STREET, FILLINGHAM
Notice to carry out tree works: T1-Sycamore - Fell. T2-Sycamore - Remove northern stem, reduce height of leading canopy by 3m, reduce southern quadrant from property by 3m. T3-Sycamore - Remove northe
Status: Undecided | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-23 - WL/2026/00147 - ASHGROVE, CHAPEL ROAD, FILLINGHAM
Notice to carry out tree works: T1-Acacia- Reduce overhanging Eastern lateral branch by 2.5m for property clearance. T2-Sycamore- Reduce Northern laterals by 2m. T3-Sycamore-Reduce Northern laterals b
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-09 - WL/2026/00147 - ASHGROVE CHAPEL ROAD FILLINGHAM GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5BP
Notice to carry out tree works: T1-Acacia- Reduce overhanging Eastern lateral branch by 2.5m for property clearance. T2-Sycamore- Reduce Northern laterals by 2m. T3-Sycamore-Reduce Northern laterals b
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-08
View full details - WL/2026/00140 - HEDGEROSE, CHAPEL ROAD, FILLINGHAM
Notice to carry out tree works: T1 Scots pine - reduce in height to approx. guttering level of house. T2 hornbeam - reduce in height to approx. guttering level of house. Within the Fillingham conserva
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-06 - WL/2026/00050 - ST ANDREWS CHURCH, HIGH STREET, FILLINGHAM GAINSBOROUGH
Notice to carry out tree works: T001 European lime - reduce in height by 10m to leave finished height of 22m, remove over extended lateral to the east back to main junction, remove deadwood throughout
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-14 - WL/2026/00050 - ST ANDREWS CHURCH HIGH STREET FILLINGHAM GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5BS
Notice to carry out tree works: T001 European lime - reduce in height by 10m to leave finished height of 22m, remove over extended lateral to the east back to main junction, remove deadwood throughout
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - WL/2026/00140 - HEDGEROSE CHAPEL ROAD FILLINGHAM GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5BP
Notice to carry out tree works: T1 Scots pine - reduce in height to approx. guttering level of house. T2 hornbeam - reduce in height to approx. guttering level of house. Within the Fillingham conserva
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-11
View full details - WL/2025/01000 - 5, CHAPEL ROAD, FILLINGHAM
Listed building consent for re-covering and insulating roof
Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-08 - WL/2025/00992 - 5, CHAPEL ROAD, FILLINGHAM
Listed building consent for incorporation of 2no. roof lights.
Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-02 - WL/2025/00827 - THE OLD RECTORY, HIGH STREET, FILLINGHAM
5 day notice under the 'dead or dangerous' exceptions to remove 1no. hornbeam tree. Within the Fillingham conservation area.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Dead or Dangerous in Cons Area | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-08-14 - WL/2025/00365 - 5 CHAPEL ROAD, FILLINGHAM
Planning application for re-covering and insulating roof including 2no. roof lights.
Status: Refused | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-14 - WL/2025/00366 - 5 CHAPEL ROAD, FILLINGHAM
Listed building consent for re-covering and insulating roof including 2no. roof lights.
Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-14 - WL/2025/00355 - 22 HIGH STREET, FILLINGHAM
Planning application to install multifuel stove, flue and flue enclosure.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-03-13 - WL/2025/00183 - WILLOWCROFT, CHAPEL ROAD, FILLINGHAM
Notice to carry out tree works: Goat Willow - crown reduction (of approx 2 metres) all around the outer parts of the crown to maintain a balanced shape and light crown thinning. Within the Fillingham
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-24 - WL/2025/00143 - WILLOWCROFT, CHAPEL ROAD, FILLINGHAM
Notice to carry out tree works: Goat Willow - crown reduction (of approx 2 metres) and light crown thinning. Within the Fillingham conservation area.
Status: Decided | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-10 - WL/2025/00143 - WILLOWCROFT CHAPEL ROAD FILLINGHAM GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5BP
Notice to carry out tree works: Goat Willow - crown reduction (of approx 2 metres) and light crown thinning. Within the Fillingham conservation area.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-08
View full details - WL/2025/00097 - 1 STONEHOUSE, HIGH STREET, FILLINGHAM GAINSBOROUGH
Notice to carry out tree works: Willow - pollard. Within the Fillingham conservation area.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-01-28 - WL/2025/00098 - 1 STONEHOUSE, HIGH STREET, FILLINGHAM GAINSBOROUGH
Notice to carry out tree works: Fir trees (2 or 3) - reduce in height to 7ft, or remove the first two fir trees on the right. Within the Fillingham conservation area.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-01-28 - WL/2024/00001 - 5 HIGH STREET, FILLINGHAM, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Notice to cut overhanging branches of 5 trees back to the property easterly boundary
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-03
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A brief summary of Fillingham in Lincolnshire
Fillingham is a village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 9 miles north of Lincoln. Situated just over a mile west of the A15 road, Fillingham offers a rural setting that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 230 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fillingham a particularly low-crime area.
Fillingham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Fillingham. 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, Fillingham 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 Fillingham
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Fillingham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Fillingham.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fillingham were tree works (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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