Lea, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lea, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lea are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lea
Lea is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 1,009 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated at the junction of the A156 and B1241, it lies approximately 2.5 miles south of Gainsborough town centre, making it a strategic location for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,005 (2021)
District: West Lindsey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £177,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
- LSOA: West Lindsey 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lea.
- 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 Lea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Lea.
- WL/2026/00318 - LAND AT RECTORY LANE, LEA
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) – Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus for 2no. 9m light wooden pol
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-07 - WL/2026/00040 - 1 PARK CLOSE, LEA
Planning application for proposed rear and side single-storey extensions with associated works
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-09 - WL/2025/01194 - ARDEN HOUSE, 22 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, LEA
Planning application for a front porch.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-03 - WL/2025/00194 - 35, GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, LEA GAINSBOROUGH
Lawful development certificate for proposed siting of caravan for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Cert. Lawful Develop. Proposed | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-20 - WL/2024/00883 - OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, LEA PARK, LEA
Planning Application for first floor extension to form dressing room and installation of roof lights to garden room.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-10-15 - WL/2024/00456 - 33, GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, LEA GAINSBOROUGH
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (archaeology) of planning permission 142070 granted 10 February 2021.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-06-24 - 147760 - 13 Gainsborough Road, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 2(repointing) & 4 (windows & doors) of listed building consent 146180 granted 6 April 2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-12-01 - 147596 - 13 Gainsborough Road, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 6 (windows & doors) of planning permission 140112 granted 29 November 2019.
Status: Undecided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-12-01 - 147433 - The Old School House Lea Park, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for first floor extension to form two ensuites
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-10-17 - 146868 - 13 Gainsborough Road, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Listed Building Consent for replacement guttering, proposed removal of conifer hedge from existing boundary and the erection of brick-built boundary wall and construction of low-level garden walls wit
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-06-09 - 146867 - 13 Gainsborough Road, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for removal of conifer hedge from existing boundary and the erection of brick-built boundary wall, as well as landscaping to the front garden, including construction of low-level
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-06-09 - 146184 - 13 Gainsborough Road, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Application for non-material amendment to planning application 140112 granted 29 November 2019 - additional internal door opening.
Status: Approved | Type: Non-material amendment | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-02-02 - 146180 - 13 Gainsborough Road, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Listed building consent for replacement windows and doors to the farmhouse. Demolition and rebuild of the garage, alterations to the outbuilding and extension to allow conversion and formation of an a
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-01-26 - 146181 - 15a Gainsborough Road, Scotter, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application to erect front boundary wall.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-01-26 - 145320 - 2a Cavendish Drive, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Application for approval of reserved matters for the erection of 1no. dwelling considering access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, following outline planning permission 134069 granted 29 Ap
Status: Approved | Type: Reserved Matters Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-08-01 - 145195 - 1 Willingham Road, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for proposed extension to existing garage - resubmission of 142375
Status: Refused | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-07-25 - 143499 - Land to rear of 9 Gainsborough Road, Lea, Gainsborough
Outline planning application to erect 1no. dwelling - access to be considered and not reserved for subsequent applications.
Status: Refused | Type: Outline Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-08-12 - 143378 - 9 Gainsborough Road, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application to demolish existing single storey extensions erect two storey rear extension and single-storey lean-to extension including associated internal alterations.
Status: Refused | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-08-03 - 143379 - 9 Gainsborough Road, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Listed building consent to demolish existing single storey extensions erect two storey rear extension and single storey lean-to extension including associated internal alterations.
Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-08-03
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A brief summary of Lea in Lincolnshire
Lea is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 1,009 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated at the junction of the A156 and B1241, it lies approximately 2.5 miles south of Gainsborough town centre, making it a strategic location for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,005 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.
Property prices in Lea show an average sale price of £177,390, 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 Lea a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lea includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lea Marsh SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lea 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 Lea
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Lea. The average decision time was 47 days.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
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