Hemswell Cliff, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hemswell Cliff, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 691 (2021)
District: West Lindsey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £211,770 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
- LSOA: West Lindsey 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hemswell Cliff.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hemswell Cliff.
- 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 Cliff based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Hemswell Cliff.
- WL/2026/00399 - LAND NEAR GAINSBOROUGH ROAD HEMSWELL CLIFF GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5TT
Notice under regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 to erect 1no. 11m pole and 1no. 10m pole.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - WL/2025/00506 - LAND SOUTH OF A631, HEMSWELL CLIFF
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 13 (drainage) of planning permission WL/2024/00011 granted 22 April 2025.
Status: Approved | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-16 - WL/2025/00506 - LAND SOUTH OF A631 HEMSWELL CLIFF GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5UA
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 13 (drainage) of planning permission WL/2024/00011 granted 22 April 2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - WL/2025/00422 - LAND SOUTH OF A631, HEMSWELL CLIFF
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2 (Construction Management Plan and Method Statement), 3 (Habitat Management and Maintenance Plan), 5 (Materials) and 6 (Construction Management
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-01 - WL/2025/00392 - LAND AT DOG KENNEL ROAD, GLENTWORTH
Notification under the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 for 3no. 10m poles.
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-22 - WL/2025/00280 - LAND AT, DOG KENNEL ROAD, GLENTWORTH
Notification under the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2003 (as amended) to erect 2no. 10m high poles.
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-03-17 - WL/2024/01033 - 7 MINDEN PLACE, HEMSWELL CLIFF, HEMSWELL CLIFF GAINSBOROUGH
Planning Application for Alterations to change windows at first floor level in order to facilitate sub-division of the bedroom in to two.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-12-16 - WL/2024/00498 - 6 JAMES ROAD, HEMSWELL CLIFF, HEMSWELL CLIFF GAINSBOROUGH
Prior approval to extend dwellinghouse 3.5 metres from rear wall of original dwellinghouse, 2.48 metres to height of eaves of enlarged part of dwellinghouse and 3.5 metres to highest point of enlarged
Status: Approved | Type: Residential Prior Approval | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-06-26 - WL/2024/00248 - Land west of Lancaster Green, Hemswell Court, Hemswell Cliff, Lincs
Planning application for erection of 1no. brick-built gate pillar with a stepped square cap and ball finial and erection of repositioned timber fencing.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-03-19 - 145856 - Land at Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, Lincs
Planning application for alterations and dropped kerbs to create additional car parking.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-12-19 - 145993 - Land at, Hemswell Cliff
Request for scoping opinion for the Hemswell Cliff Food Park
Status: Decided | Type: Scoping Opinion | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-12-07 - 145432 - Land east of Lancaster Green, Hemswell Court, Hemswell Cliff, Lincolnshire
Planning application for temporary change of use land until 01 September 2023 to use as construction compound associated with ongoing works to the west of Lancaster Green, to include storage of materi
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-08-22 - WL/2024/00011 - Land south of A631, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough
Planning application to erect 196no. dwellings and associated infrastructure, drainage and open space.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-08-19 - 144573 - Land west of Lancaster Green, Hemswell Court, Hemswell Cliff, Lincs
Listed building consent for demolition of brick pier to site entrance
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-03-14
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A brief summary of Hemswell Cliff in Lincolnshire
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 £211,770, 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 Hemswell Cliff a particularly low-crime area.
Hemswell Cliff has one conservation area within its boundaries: Glentworth. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Hemswell Cliff
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Hemswell Cliff. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hemswell Cliff.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Hemswell Cliff slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hemswell Cliff were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 9% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Glentworth planning applications
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