How long do planning decisions take near Kirkby on Bain?

The average planning decision time near Kirkby on Bain is 52 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 Kirkby on Bain?

The planning approval rate near Kirkby on Bain is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkby on Bain?

The most common type of planning application near Kirkby on Bain is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kirkby on Bain?

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Kirkby on Bain, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirkby on Bain, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Kirkby on Bain are administered by East Lindsey District Council. View the full East Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Kirkby on Bain

Kirkby on Bain is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Nestled along the River Bain, it is conveniently located between Horncastle and Coningsby, just west of the A153 road. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a small population of 295, making it a tight-knit community that may be of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.

Population: 313 (2021) · Area: 7.3 km²

District: East Lindsey

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £344,628 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
LSOA: East Lindsey 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kirkby on Bain.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kirkby on Bain based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Kirkby on Bain.

- Woodhall Spa Quarry, Tattershall Thorpe, LN10 6YN
Non Material Amendment to planning permission reference S/176/840/15, to amend phasing plan, bunding and access point
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Lincolnshire | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 2 GLEBE FARM, CHURCH LANE, KIRKBY ON BAIN, WOODHALL SPA, LN10 6GD
Planning Permission - Extension to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation and replacement timber cladding to first floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-28
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A brief summary of Kirkby on Bain in Lincolnshire

Kirkby on Bain covers an area of approximately 7.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Kirkby on Bain show an average sale price of £344,628, 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 Kirkby on Bain a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kirkby on Bain includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fulsby Wood SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Kirkby on Bain

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby on Bain. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Kirkby on Bain.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kirkby on Bain were full planning applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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