How long do planning decisions take near Laughton (DN21)?

The average planning decision time near Laughton (DN21) is 40 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Laughton (DN21)?

The most common type of planning application near Laughton (DN21) is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Laughton (DN21)?

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Laughton (DN21), Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Laughton (DN21), Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Laughton (DN21) are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 417 (2021)

District: West Lindsey

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
LSOA: West Lindsey 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Laughton (DN21).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Laughton (DN21).

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 Laughton (DN21) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Laughton (DN21).

WL/2026/00349 - 1B BLYTON ROAD LAUGHTON GAINSBOROUGH DN21 3PR
Planning application to erect single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-24
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WL/2026/00212 - LAND ADJACENT TO, 3 MORTON ROAD, LAUGHTON
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 5 (drainage) of planning permission 141716 granted 16 November 2020
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-27
WL/2025/00372 - 1B BLYTON ROAD, LAUGHTON, LAUGHTON GAINSBOROUGH
Notification of prior approval to extend dwellinghouse 4.6m from rear wall of original dwellinghouse, 2.96m to height of eaves of enlarged part of dwellinghouse and 3.15m to highest point of enlarged
Status: Approved | Type: Residential Prior Approval | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-11
WL/2025/00085 - CAMP 8 THE WOODLAND, BLYTON ROAD, LAUGHTON
Planning application for the installation of 2no. sealed underground waste water storage tanks.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-01-27
147237 - The Ingram Arms 10 Blyton Road, Laughton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for 3no. modular buildings for use as tourist and contractors accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-09-12
146705 - Land adj 3 Morton Road, Laughton, Gainsborough
Application for approval of reserved matters for the erection of 1no. dwelling considering access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, following outline planning permission 141716 granted 16 No
Status: Approved | Type: Reserved Matters Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-05-05
146213 - Land to south of Laughton Road, Laughton, Lincolnshire
Outline planning application to erect upto 4no. dwellings with all matters reserved - resubmission of application 144986
Status: Refused | Type: Outline Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-02-20
145958 - 2 Blyton Road, Laughton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for two storey side extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-12-20
145511 - Land adj 22 Morton Road, Laughton, Gainsborough
Planning application for demolition of existing single storey brick outbuilding and erection of 1no. dwelling with detached outbuilding being variation of condition 3 of planning permission 144999 gra
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-09-06
144986 - Land to south of Laughton Road, Laughton, Lincolnshire
Outline planning application to erect 4no. dwellings with all matters reserved.
Status: Refused | Type: Outline Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-06-13
144999 - Land adj 22 Morton Road, Laughton, Gainsborough
Planning application for demolition of existing single storey brick outbuilding and erection of 1no. dwelling with detached outbuilding.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-05-27
143871 - Land adjacent to The Haven Morton Road, Laughton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Application for approval of reserved matters to erect 1no. dwelling considering appearance, landscaping, and scale - following outline planning permission 140872 granted 19 June 2020.
Status: Approved | Type: Reserved Matters Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-10-19

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A brief summary of Laughton (DN21) in Lincolnshire

Laughton (DN21) is a settlement located in Lincolnshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 417 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Laughton (DN21) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Laughton (DN21) includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Scotton and Laughton Forest Ponds SSSI, Laughton Common SSSI. 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 Laughton (DN21)

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Laughton (DN21). The average decision time was 40 days.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Laughton (DN21) were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 25% 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.

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