Grainthorpe, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grainthorpe, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Grainthorpe
Grainthorpe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 7 miles northeast of Louth and 3 miles from the Lincolnshire coast. The parish also encompasses the nearby hamlets of Wragholme to the northwest and Ludney to the southeast. For those researching planning applications in the area, Grainthorpe offers a rural setting with local amenities and community development potential.
Population: 668 (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 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grainthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grainthorpe.
- 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 Grainthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Grainthorpe.
- - The Cottage Main Road Grainthorpe Lincolnshire LN11 7HX
Planning Permission - Extensions to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation and the erection of a detached double garage and car port.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Southlands High Street Grainthorpe Lincolnshire LN11 7JA
Planning Permission - Extension to existing dwelling to provide first floor living accommodation and provision of dormer windows on the front and rear elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Tudor House Mill Lane Grainthorpe Lincolnshire LN11 7HU
Planning Permission - Change of use of existing private swimming pool to form a commercial swimming pool.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-07
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A brief summary of Grainthorpe in Lincolnshire
Grainthorpe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 7 miles northeast of Louth and 3 miles from the Lincolnshire coast. The parish also encompasses the nearby hamlets of Wragholme to the northwest and Ludney to the southeast. For those researching planning applications in the area, Grainthorpe offers a rural setting with local amenities and community development potential. The settlement has a population of approximately 668 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Lindsey district.
Property prices in Grainthorpe 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 Grainthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Grainthorpe 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 Grainthorpe
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Grainthorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Grainthorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 107 days, decisions near Grainthorpe take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Grainthorpe were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wragholme planning applications
- Ludney planning applications
- Grainthorpe Fen planning applications
- Eskham planning applications
- Austen Fen planning applications
- Conisholme planning applications
- West End planning applications
- Marshchapel planning applications
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.