Hackthorn, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hackthorn, Lincolnshire.

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About Hackthorn

Hackthorn is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, about 6 miles north of Lincoln. With a population of 207 recorded in the 2011 census, it is paired with Cold Hanworth to form a joint parish council. The village, situated just 1 mile east of the A15, is part of the Owmby Group of parishes, making it a charming area for potential planning applications.

Population: 180 (2021)

District: West Lindsey

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £249,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: West Lindsey
• Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
• LSOA: West Lindsey 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Hackthorn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

15 planning applications found near Hackthorn.

1. WL/2026/00244 - WILLARDS, BECK LANE, HACKTHORN
   T1 and T3 - remove the three lowest branches. T7 - remove one lowest branch. T8 remove the four lowest branches. Within the Hackthorn conservation area.
   Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-11
2. WL/2026/00105 - 3 WIDOWS ROW, BECK LANE, HACKTHORN
   Notice to carry out tree works: beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) - fell. Within the Hackthorn conservation area.
   Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-29
3. WL/2025/01172 - THE OLD RECTORY, MAIN STREET, HACKTHORN
   Notice to carry out tree works: T1 weeping pear - reduce radius to 2m all around, remove dead, diseased, crossing and rubbing branches, crown thin. T2 staghorn sumac - fell. T3 hazel - partial coppice
   Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-01
4. WL/2025/01018 - HILLSIDE, CHAPEL LANE, HACKTHORN
   Notice to carry out tree works: Reduce tree height to 3m. Within the Hackthorn conservation area.
   Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-07
5. WL/2025/00988 - LONG ACRES, LONG LANE, HACKTHORN
   T1 Pine Tree - Remove tree to ground level . T2 Pine Tree - Remove tree to ground level. G2. Approx 4 small Fir Trees - Remove to ground level. Within Hackthorn conservation area.
   Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-01
6. WL/2025/00683 - LAND ADJACENT THE OLD POST OFFICE, MAIN STREET, HACKTHORN
   Notice to carry out tree works: Remove the hawthorn and sycamore trees (overgrown hedge). Within the Hackthorn conservation area.
   Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-03
7. WL/2025/00609 - ROSE COTTAGE, MAIN STREET, HACKTHORN
   Notice to carry out tree works: Acer Platanoides (red Norway maple) - fell. Within the Hackthorn conservation area.
   Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-02
8. WL/2025/00150 - THE OLD VICARAGE, MAIN STREET, HACKTHORN
   5 day notice under the 'dead or dangerous' exceptions to remove 1no. dangerous Norway maple tree, within the Hackthorn conservation area.
   Status: Decided | Type: TREE_Dead or Dangerous in Cons Area | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-14
9. WL/2024/00342 - THE OLD VICARAGE, MAIN STREET, HACKTHORN
   Notice of tree works to large cedar: cut back remaining branch split back to suitable point. Remove large dead branch below the split branch on eastern crown. To western crown, reduce canopy spread of
   Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-05-23
10. 148186 - The Old Post Office Main Street, Hackthorn, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
    Listed building consent to install broadband equipment.
    Status: Withdrawn | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-03-27
11. 147352 - The Little House, Hackthorn, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
    Listed building consent for replacement of roofing material to existing conservatory
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-09-27
12. 146887 - Land off Main Street, Hackthorn, Lincs
    Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 7(ecology) of planning permission 144872 granted 4 October 2022.
    Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-06-13
13. 146666 - Land off Main Street, Hackthorn, Lincs
    Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2(floor/site levels) 4(materials), 5(landscaping), 6(drainage) & 8(external lighting) of planning permission 144872 granted 4 October 2022.
    Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-04-27
14. 144872 - Land off Main Street, Hackthorn, Lincs
    Planning application for erection of 3no. dwellings and alteration to vehicular access.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-05-17
15. 144210 - Hillside Chapel Lane, Hackthorn, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
    Planning application for removal of a metal fence and gate, and erection of a 1.8m stone wall and timber gate.
    Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-01-05

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A brief summary of Hackthorn in Lincolnshire

Hackthorn is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, about 6 miles north of Lincoln. With a population of 207 recorded in the 2011 census, it is paired with Cold Hanworth to form a joint parish council. The village, situated just 1 mile east of the A15, is part of the Owmby Group of parishes, making it a charming area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 180 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.

Property prices in Hackthorn show an average sale price of £249,620, 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 Hackthorn a particularly low-crime area.

Hackthorn has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hackthorn. 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, Hackthorn 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 Hackthorn

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hackthorn. The average decision time was 33 days.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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