Nettleham, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nettleham, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Nettleham
Nettleham is a village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, just 4 miles northeast of Lincoln. Nestled between the A46 and A158, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 4,133 (2021)
District: West Lindsey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £249,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
- LSOA: West Lindsey 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nettleham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nettleham.
- 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 Nettleham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
128 planning applications found near Nettleham.
- WL/2026/00386 - 19 THE GREEN, NETTLEHAM
Planning application for roof mounted photovoltaic array to existing flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-10 - WL/2026/00280 - 34 ALL SAINTS LANE, NETTLEHAM
Planning application for proposed rendering of front and rear elevations, including existing front and rear dormers, and lower ground floor sections.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-24 - WL/2026/00280 - 34 ALL SAINTS LANE NETTLEHAM LINCOLN LN2 2NJ
Planning application for proposed rendering of front and rear elevations, including existing front and rear dormers, and lower ground floor sections.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - WL/2026/00240 - 12 THE DENE, NETTLEHAM
Notification of prior approval to extend dwellinghouse 4.05m from rear wall of original dwellinghouse, 2.315m to height of eaves of enlarged part of dwellinghouse and 3.543m to highest point of enlarg
Status: Approved | Type: Residential Prior Approval | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-12 - WL/2026/00240 - 12 THE DENE NETTLEHAM LINCOLN LN2 2LS
Notification of prior approval to extend dwellinghouse 4.05m from rear wall of original dwellinghouse, 1.80m to height of eaves of enlarged part of dwellinghouse and 1.80m to highest point of enlarged
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - WL/2026/00214 - 10 HIGH STREET, NETTLEHAM, LINCOLN
T1 Alder - Reduce height by 1.5m and a radial reduction of 0.5m. Within Nettleham conservation area.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-27 - WL/2026/00214 - 10 HIGH STREET NETTLEHAM LINCOLN LN2 2PG
T1 Alder - Reduce height by 1.5m and a radial reduction of 0.5m. Within Nettleham conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - WL/2026/00215 - 23 THE CRESCENT, NETTLEHAM
Planning application to raise height of existing flat roof and installation of photovoltaic solar panels.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-25 - WL/2026/00179 - 11 CHURCH STREET, NETTLEHAM
T1 Copper Beech - Three metre crown reduction (selective lateral branch reduction to keep shape). Within the Nettleham conservation area.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-20 - WL/2026/00215 - 23 THE CRESCENT NETTLEHAM LINCOLN LN2 2SW
Planning application to raise height of existing flat roof and installation of photovoltaic solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - WL/2026/00179 - 11 CHURCH STREET NETTLEHAM LINCOLN LN2 2PD
T1 Copper Beech - Three metre crown reduction (selective lateral branch reduction to keep shape). Within the Nettleham conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - WL/2026/00168 - LINELANDS, ALL SAINTS LANE, NETTLEHAM
Planning application for demolition of existing vacant building and erection of 16no. dwellings for over 55’s and associated works being variation of conditions 2, 4 & 8 of planning permission WL/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application - Major | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-12 - WL/2026/00168 - LINELANDS ALL SAINTS LANE NETTLEHAM LINCOLN LN2 2NT
Planning application for demolition of existing vacant building and erection of 16no. dwellings for over 55’s and associated works being variation of conditions 2, 4 & 8 of planning permission WL/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - WL/2026/00104 - 8 NORTH STREET, NETTLEHAM
Trees 1-6 Leyland Cypress - Fell. Within Nettleham conservation area.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-28 - WL/2025/01224 - 10 HIGH STREET, NETTLEHAM
Planning application for proposed extension and alterations to dwelling being variation of conditions 2 and 4 of planning permission WL/2025/00771 granted 16 October 2025 - alterations to windows & do
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-15 - WL/2025/01200 - LINELANDS, ALL SAINTS LANE, NETTLEHAM
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 6 (written verification statement), 8 (BNG Gain plan), 10 (initial habitat creation), 11 (EMEP), 13 (surface water drainage) & 14 (rainwater harv
Status: Undecided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-05 - WL/2025/01127 - THE OLD VICARAGE, VICARAGE LANE, NETTLEHAM
T5 - Yew - Remove 2 low limbs to the north east that extend over the footpath T6 - Oak - Remove 4 low limbs and reduce top by upto 1.5m in height and round into existing sides. Within Nettleham conser
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-14 - WL/2025/01117 - THE OLD VICARAGE, VICARAGE LANE, NETTLEHAM
T1 Lime - Reduce height by up to 1.5m and round sides. T2 Sycamore - Option 1: Fell, Option 2: reduce lowest limb to the north back to main fork c.2m, and reduce height in the north side by up to 1.5m
Status: Decided | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-10 - WL/2025/01060 - 5 WASHDYKE LANE, NETTLEHAM
Planning application for two storey front, side and rear extension - resubmission of WL/2025/00068
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-23 - WL/2025/01060 - 5 WASHDYKE LANE NETTLEHAM LINCOLN LN2 2PW
Planning application for two storey front, side and rear extension - resubmission of WL/2025/00068
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-23
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A brief summary of Nettleham in Lincolnshire
Nettleham is a village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, just 4 miles northeast of Lincoln. Nestled between the A46 and A158, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,133 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.
Property prices in Nettleham show an average sale price of £249,620, 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 Nettleham a particularly low-crime area.
Nettleham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Nettleham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Nettleham 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 Nettleham
In the last 24 months, 108 planning applications were submitted near Nettleham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Nettleham.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Nettleham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Nettleham were full planning applications (12), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 11% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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