Reepham, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Reepham, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Reepham are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Reepham
Reepham is a quaint village located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Lincoln. With a population of around 1,250, which was recorded at 915 during the 2011 census, Reepham offers a close-knit community atmosphere that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 936 (2021)
District: West Lindsey
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lincoln
- Parliamentary constituency: Lincoln
- LSOA: Lincoln 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Reepham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Reepham.
- 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 Reepham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
66 planning applications found near Reepham.
- WL/2026/00620 - 18 MANOR RISE, REEPHAM
T5, T6 and T8 field maples - reduce in height by 1/3rd to a height of approximately 10-12m and reduce spread to approximately 6-8m, and reshape. T7 hawthorn - remove. Within G9 of Tree Preservation Or
Status: Undecided | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-07-10 - WL/2026/00567 - 27 MELLOWS CLOSE, REEPHAM
Notice to carry out tree works. T1 - Maple - Dismantle. Within the Reepham conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-06-22 - WL/2026/00567 - 27 MELLOWS CLOSE REEPHAM LINCOLN LN3 4DT
Notice to carry out tree works. T1 - Maple - Dismantle. Within the Reepham conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-06-20
View full details - WL/2026/00460 - 32 CHURCH LANE, REEPHAM
Notice to carry out tree works. Fir tree - reduce to approximately 7-8m in height, and approximately 6-7m in width. Within the Reepham conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-05-14 - WL/2026/00381 - 2 MANOR RISE, REEPHAM
T1 Field Maple - fell. T2 Lime - fell. G1 Field Maples - crown raise to 2.5m above ground and thin crowns by no more than 20%. B1 Birch - remove diseased limb. Within G1 and G2 of Tree Preservation Or
Status: Undecided | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-20 - WL/2026/00362 - 20 ST MARKS AVENUE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM
Planning application for two storey side extension with new dining area, garage and dormer bedroom
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-17 - WL/2026/00288 - 16 ST JOHNS AVENUE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM
Planning application for proposed single storey extension & first floor dormer extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-25 - WL/2026/00281 - 14 MANOR RISE, REEPHAM
T1 Wild cherry - removal of 4 lower branches (tagged with tape as shown in submitted photos) and a crown reduction of 1m (less than 10%). T2 Wild cherry - remove. T4 Cherry or Rowan - remove. T5 Bird
Status: Undecided | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-23 - WL/2026/00204 - 12 MANOR RISE, REEPHAM
T1 Crab Apple - Fell. T2 Field Maple - Remove a small number of lower branches in order to replace rotten fence panels. T3 Field Maple (at No.14 Manor Rise) - Remove a small number of branches in orde
Status: Decided | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-26 - WL/2026/00123 - 10 MANOR RISE, REEPHAM
Whitebeam - crown lift to 2.5m and to thin the crown by 20% removing any dead, dying or crossing branches. Within G5 of Tree Preservation Order Reepham No1 2006.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - WL/2026/00116 - 58 HAWTHORN ROAD, REEPHAM
Planning application for proposed conversion of outbuilding to a Personal Trainers room.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - WL/2026/00069 - REEPHAM C E SCHOOL, HIGH STREET, REEPHAM
Planning application for single storey front entrance.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-21 - WL/2026/00028 - 25 MELLOWS CLOSE, REEPHAM
Planning application for proposed side and rear wrap around extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-07 - WL/2026/00034 - 12 MINSTER DRIVE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM
Planning application for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - WL/2025/01215 - REEPHAM METHODIST CHURCH, HIGH STREET, REEPHAM
Notice to carry out tree works: Tree 1 Cherry - Cut back and crown lift branches over highway as shown on photos, and cut back over neighbours by 1-2m as shown on photo. Tree 2 Large Birch - Cut back/
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-11 - WL/2025/01062 - 34 VICARAGE COTTAGE, CHURCH LANE, REEPHAM
Notice to carry out tree works: remove 2no. trees and reduce height by 50% to a further 3no. trees, as indicated on plan of tree positions. Within the Reepham conservation area.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-23 - WL/2025/00936 - 78, HAWTHORN ROAD, REEPHAM
Planning application for part two storey and part single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-18 - WL/2025/00738 - 32 CHURCH LANE, REEPHAM
Notice to carry out tree works: T1 Crack willow - pollard. T2 Crack willow - pollard. Within the Reepham conservation area.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-18 - WL/2025/00631 - 46 MANNINGFORD, HIGH STREET, REEPHAM
Planning application for removal of existing pitched and flat roof and replace with new roof, partial demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of new single storey lean-to entrance and toilet.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-19 - WL/2025/00531 - 23, ST DAVIDS CLOSE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM LINCOLN
Planning application for a single storey front, rear and side extension, front porch and two dropped kerbs
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-23
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A brief summary of Reepham in Lincolnshire
Reepham is a quaint village located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Lincoln. With a population of around 1,250, which was recorded at 915 during the 2011 census, Reepham offers a close-knit community atmosphere that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 936 (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 Reepham a particularly low-crime area.
Reepham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Reepham. 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, Reepham 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 Reepham
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Reepham. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Reepham.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Reepham were discharge of conditions (3), tree works (1).
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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