Knaith, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Knaith, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

About Knaith

Knaith is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles south of Gainsborough in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 335 residents, making it a small but vibrant community. This information is essential for those researching planning applications in the area, as local demographics can impact development projects and community initiatives.

Population: 316 (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 002E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Knaith.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Knaith.

1. WL/2024/00402 - LAND ADJACENT TERRACE HOUSE FARM, GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, KNAITH
   Planning application to erect detached tractor shed
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-05-23
2. WL/2024/00389 - Terrace House Farm Gainsborough Road, Knaith, Gainsborough
   Planning application to convert outbuilding to form annexe.
   Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-30

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A brief summary of Knaith in Lincolnshire

Knaith is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles south of Gainsborough in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 335 residents, making it a small but vibrant community. This information is essential for those researching planning applications in the area, as local demographics can impact development projects and community initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 316 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.

Property prices in Knaith 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 Knaith a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Knaith 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 Knaith

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Knaith. The average decision time was 58 days.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Knaith slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

Nearby Towns

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