Owston Ferry, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Owston Ferry, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Owston Ferry are administered by North Lincolnshire Council. View the full North Lincolnshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Owston Ferry
Owston Ferry is a civil parish and village located in North Lincolnshire, England, along the west bank of the River Trent, approximately 9 miles north of Gainsborough. With a population increase from 1,128 in 2001 to 1,328 in 2011, the village, sometimes known simply as Owston or Ferry, is part of the Isle of Axholme and is bordered to the west by the A161 road and Haxey. Its proximity to the River Trent and nearby hamlets makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, especially in relation to residential development and infrastructure projects.
Population: 1,330 (2021)
District: North Lincolnshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £199,033 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Lincolnshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
- LSOA: North Lincolnshire 023C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Owston Ferry.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Owston Ferry.
- 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 Owston Ferry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Owston Ferry.
- - Axholme Poultry Farm, Station Road, Owston Ferry, Doncaster, DN9 1AW
Outline planning permission for two dwellings (including demolition of existing buildings) with all matters reserved for subsequent approval
Type: Outline | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Coronation Hall, High Street, Owston Ferry, DN9 1RH
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the existing 15m monopole to be removed and replaced by a 20.72m telecommunications mast with ancillary development thereto within existing c
Type: Telecoms | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Hill Crest, East Lound Road, owston Ferry, DONCASTER, DN9 1BA
Planning permission to carry out alteration to the existing dwelling and to construct two storey side extension to create a double garage/storage in the ground floor, a balcony on the south elevation
Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Hill Crest, East Lound Road, Owston Ferry, Doncaster, DN9 1BA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of buildings on agricultural units and former agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses (Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Plot 7, Somerby Drive, Owston Ferry, Doncaster, DN9 1BS
Planning permission to erect a two-storey dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Owston Ferry in Lincolnshire
Owston Ferry is a civil parish and village located in North Lincolnshire, England, along the west bank of the River Trent, approximately 9 miles north of Gainsborough. With a population increase from 1,128 in 2001 to 1,328 in 2011, the village, sometimes known simply as Owston or Ferry, is part of the Isle of Axholme and is bordered to the west by the A161 road and Haxey. Its proximity to the River Trent and nearby hamlets makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, especially in relation to residential development and infrastructure projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,330 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Lincolnshire district.
Property prices in Owston Ferry show an average sale price of £199,033, 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 Owston Ferry a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Owston Ferry 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 Owston Ferry
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Owston Ferry. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Owston Ferry may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Owston Ferry slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Owston Ferry were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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