How long do planning decisions take near Risby?

The average planning decision time near Risby is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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Risby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Risby, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Risby are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Risby

Risby is a village within the civil parish of Walesby, located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. With a population of 249 as of the 2011 census, it is nestled in the scenic Lincolnshire Wolds, approximately 3 miles northeast of Market Rasen and 7 miles south of Caistor. The parish spans around 3,600 acres and also encompasses the hamlets of Risby and Otby, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £282,685 (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 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Risby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Risby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Risby.

143976 - Castle Farm Walesby Lane, Tealby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2 & 3 of listed building consent 140991 granted 16 June 2021.
Status: Approved | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-11-10
143189 - Castle Farm Walesby Lane, Market Rasen
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 2 of planning permission 137227 granted 17 July 2018.
Status: Undecided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-06-11

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A brief summary of Risby in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Risby show an average sale price of £282,685, 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 Risby a particularly low-crime area.

Risby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tealby Thorpe, Tealby. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Risby includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Lincolnshire Wolds. 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 Risby

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Risby. The average decision time was 69 days.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Risby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

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