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Planning in Hemswell Cliff

Approved
83%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Hemswell Cliff

Postcode districts

DN21 263 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 Hemswell Cliff

Hemswell Cliff is a village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Positioned on the A631 road between Caenby Corner and Gainsborough, it lies along the Lincoln Cliff escarpment and encompasses the western section of the hamlet of Spital-in-the-Street along the A15. As of the 2001 Census, the population of the parish was recorded at 683, providing a small but established community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 691 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.

Property prices in Hemswell Cliff show an average sale price of £177,390, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hemswell Cliff area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hemswell Cliff a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hemswell Cliff 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hemswell Cliff, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Hemswell Cliff. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hemswell Cliff?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Hemswell Cliff. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hemswell Cliff?
The average planning decision time near Hemswell Cliff is 42 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 Hemswell Cliff?
The planning approval rate near Hemswell Cliff is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hemswell Cliff?
The most common type of planning application near Hemswell Cliff is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hemswell Cliff?
You can search and track planning applications near Hemswell Cliff on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.