How long do planning decisions take near Saxby?

The average planning decision time near Saxby is 42 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Saxby?

The planning approval rate near Saxby is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Saxby?

The most common type of planning application near Saxby is other, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Saxby?

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Saxby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Saxby, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

About Saxby

Saxby is a village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 9 miles north of Lincoln and 2.5 miles east of the A15 road. Its population is included within the civil parish of Owmby-by-Spital and is part of the Owmby Group of parishes, making it an important area for planning applications and community developments.

Population: 40 (2021)

District: West Lindsey

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
LSOA: West Lindsey 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Saxby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Saxby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Saxby.

WL/2025/00395 - SANDBECK FARM CLIFF ROAD SAXBY MARKET RASEN LN8 2DQ
Application for prior notification to erect an extension to existing agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-14
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WL/2025/00188 - SANDBECK FARM, CLIFF ROAD, SAXBY
Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural building.
Status: Refused | Type: Agricultural Determination over 5 hectares | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-21
148122 - Land at Saxby
Notification under Electricity Act 1989: Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 - YP24785 - replace Low Voltage Overhead Line.
Status: Decided | Type: Circular 14/90 Overhead Lines | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-03-14
143957 - Land adj Manor Cottage Cliff Road, Saxby, Market Rasen
Planning application to erect 1no. detached dwelling and creation of vehicular access
Status: Refused | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-11-12

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A brief summary of Saxby in Lincolnshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Saxby a particularly low-crime area.

Saxby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Spridlington. 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.

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Planning Activity in Saxby

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Saxby. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Saxby.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Saxby were other applications (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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