How long do planning decisions take near Hemswell?

The average planning decision time near Hemswell is 48 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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Hemswell, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hemswell, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

About Hemswell

Hemswell is a village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, positioned just north of the A631 on the Lincoln Cliff escarpment. Situated 2 miles west of Caenby Corner and 7 miles east of Gainsborough, the village had a population of 309 as recorded in the 2001 Census, making it a small but significant community for planning applications in the area.

Population: 326 (2021)

District: West Lindsey

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
LSOA: West Lindsey 004F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hemswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Hemswell.

WL/2026/00287 - 17 MAYPOLE STREET, HEMSWELL
T2 - Fell. Within the Hemswell conservation area.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-26
WL/2024/00682 - COBWEB COTTAGE, 1 MAYPOLE STREET, HEMSWELL
5 day notice under the 'dead or dangerous' exceptions to fell one dangerous cherry tree within the Hemswell conservation area.
Status: Decided | Type: TREE_Dead or Dangerous in Cons Area | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-09-05

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A brief summary of Hemswell in Lincolnshire

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

Hemswell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hemswell. 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.

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Planning Activity in Hemswell

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Hemswell. The average decision time was 48 days.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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