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17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Gainsborough · updated daily · West Lindsey District Council

Planning in Gainsborough

Approved
93%
90 of 95 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gainsborough in the last 24 months, from West Lindsey District Council's planning register.

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Around Gainsborough

Postcode districts

DN21 258 applications in the last 12 monthsLN8 272 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: West Lindsey District Council

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About Gainsborough

Gainsborough is a historic market town and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of approximately 23,243 as of 2019. Situated on the east bank of the River Trent, it is strategically located 18 miles northwest of Lincoln and serves as a key regional hub, often noted as England's furthest-inland port. This vibrant town offers a blend of rich history and modern facilities, making it an important area for planning applications and development initiatives. The town has a population of approximately 20,536 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.

Gainsborough covers an area of approximately 6.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Gainsborough show an average sale price of £177,390, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Gainsborough has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gainsborough 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://gainsborough-tc.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Gainsborough, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 122 planning applications were submitted near Gainsborough. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (3), advertising consent (2), full planning applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gainsborough?
In the last 24 months, 122 planning applications were submitted near Gainsborough. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Gainsborough?
The average planning decision time near Gainsborough is 72 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 Gainsborough?
The planning approval rate near Gainsborough is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gainsborough?
The most common type of planning application near Gainsborough is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gainsborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Gainsborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.