How long do planning decisions take near Friesthorpe?

The average planning decision time near Friesthorpe is 66 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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Friesthorpe, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Friesthorpe, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

About Friesthorpe

Friesthorpe is a civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 204 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned 4 miles southwest of Market Rasen and 9 miles northeast of Lincoln, it lies conveniently east of the A46 road, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 59 (2021)

District: West Lindsey

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
LSOA: West Lindsey 011D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Friesthorpe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Friesthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Friesthorpe.

WL/2025/00115 - KISIMUL GROUP LTD, ACACIA HALL, SHORTWOOD LANE
T50 - Hornbeam - Reduce crown by 3m due to infection with Ganoderma australe. T7 - Ash - Fell and replace due to dieback in crown caused by Ash Dieback. Tree Preservation Order Friesthorpe 1990.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-03
WL/2024/00545 - ACACIA HALL, SHORTWOOD LANE, FRIESTHORPE
Planning application for the installation of 2no. stand alone break out teaching spaces
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-06-28
144375 - Acacia Hall Shortwood Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Application for a lawful development certificate for use of site for C2 purposes, residential school including associated residential accommodation, Main House and Anam Cara.
Status: Approved | Type: Cert. Lawful Develop. Existing | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-02-07
143459 - Acacia Hall Shortwood Lane, Friesthorpe, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
8360 (T7) Ash Fell and replace 5577 (T63) Ash Fell and replace 5578 (T62) Ash Reduce height by 5m and spread by up to 4m 8361 (T49) Ash Reduce height by 5m and spread by up to 4m 8362 (T48) Ash Fell a
Status: Approved | Type: TREE Tree Pres. Order Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-07-27

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A brief summary of Friesthorpe in Lincolnshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Friesthorpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wickenby Wood SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Friesthorpe

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Friesthorpe. The average decision time was 66 days.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Friesthorpe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

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