How long do planning decisions take near Legsby?

The average planning decision time near Legsby is 68 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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Legsby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Legsby, Lincolnshire.

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About Legsby

Legsby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 193 as recorded in the 2011 census. Nestled approximately 13 miles northeast of Lincoln and just 3 miles southeast of Market Rasen, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for local planning applications and development projects.

Population: 223 (2021)

District: West Lindsey

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £249,383 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
LSOA: West Lindsey 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Legsby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Legsby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Legsby.

WL/2025/00875 - LAND OFF, MAIN ROAD, LEGSBY
Application for approval of reserved matters to erect 1no. dwelling considering access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline planning permission 145317 granted 15 September 2022
Status: Approved | Type: Reserved Matters Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-08-28
WL/2025/00012 - THE OLD SCHOOL, MAIN ROAD, LEGSBY
Listed building consent for the repair, reinforcement works & restoration of building to include internal works, replacement windows, doors, lintels, guttering & down pipes, roof & external masonry re
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-12-20
WL/2024/00130 - Land Adj to 1 Park View, Legsby, Market Rasen
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 4 (drainage) and 5 (footpath) of outline planning permission 139298 granted 10/06/2019
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-25
147731 - Land Adj to 1 Park View, Legsby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Application for approval of reserved matters to erect 1no. dwelling considering appearance, landscaping, layout and scale - following outline planning permission 139298 granted 10 June 2019 being vari
Status: Approved | Type: Reserved Matters Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-01-02
145317 - Land off Main Road, Legsby, Market Rasen
Outline planning application to erect 1no. detached dwelling and detached garage with all matters reserved.
Status: Approved | Type: Outline Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-07-29
144855 - Land adj 1 Park View, Legsby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Application for approval of reserved matters to erect 1no. dwelling considering appearance, landscaping, layout and scale - following outline planning permission 139298 granted 10 June 2019.
Status: Approved | Type: Reserved Matters Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-05-12

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A brief summary of Legsby in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Legsby show an average sale price of £249,383, 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 Legsby a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Legsby includes 10 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 Legsby

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Legsby. The average decision time was 68 days.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Legsby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

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