Fotherby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fotherby, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Fotherby
Fotherby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Positioned just east of the A16 road, it lies approximately 13 miles from Market Rasen and 10 miles from Cleethorpes, making it easily accessible for potential development and planning opportunities in the area.
Population: 439 (2021)
District: East Lindsey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £307,685 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
- LSOA: East Lindsey 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fotherby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fotherby.
- 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 Fotherby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Fotherby.
- - Land East Of Louth Road Fotherby Lincolnshire
Planning Permission - Erection of 5no. dwellings, construction of a vehicular accesses, internal access road and erection of a field gate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Fieldview 2 Short Lane Fotherby Lincolnshire LN11 0TE
Planning Permission - Erection of 2no. dwellings and construction of a vehicular accesses. Demolition of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Fieldview 2 Short Lane Fotherby Lincolnshire LN11 0TE
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 erection of 2no. dwellings, construction of vehic
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - The Woodlands Main Road Fotherby Lincolnshire LN11 0TD
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 extension to existing dwelling to provide additio
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - The Woodlands Main Road Fotherby Lincolnshire LN11 0TD
Planning Permission - Extension and alterations to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Eastfield Allenby Crescent Fotherby Lincolnshire LN11 0UJ
Planning Permission - Erection of 1no. dwelling and demolition of 2no. existing garages.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-29
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A brief summary of Fotherby in Lincolnshire
Fotherby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Positioned just east of the A16 road, it lies approximately 13 miles from Market Rasen and 10 miles from Cleethorpes, making it easily accessible for potential development and planning opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 439 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Lindsey district.
Property prices in Fotherby show an average sale price of £307,685, 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 Fotherby a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Fotherby includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fotherby 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 Fotherby
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Fotherby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fotherby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fotherby were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.