How long do planning decisions take near Scawby?

The average planning decision time near Scawby is 168 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 Scawby?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Scawby?

The most common type of planning application near Scawby is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Scawby?

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Scawby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Scawby, Lincolnshire.

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About Scawby

Scawby is a village and civil parish located in North Lincolnshire, England, approximately 2 miles southwest of Brigg and conveniently positioned near the A15 road and south of the M180 motorway. As of the 2011 census, the population of Scawby was recorded at 2,243, reflecting a slight decline from 2,277 in 2001. This data may be relevant for those researching planning applications and community developments in the area.

Population: 2,212 (2021)

District: North Lincolnshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £231,466 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Lincolnshire
Parliamentary constituency: Scunthorpe
LSOA: North Lincolnshire 021B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Scawby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Scawby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Scawby.

- 6-8, West Street, Scawby, DN20 9AN
Planning permission to vary condition 12 of PA/2025/821 dated 03/03/2026 to amend the wording to allow general site tidying / removal of trees (as approved) to be undertaken
Type: Trees | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Beechgrove, Coach House Gardens, Scawby, BRIGG, DN20 9BJ
Planning permission to crown 2 x Beech trees (T1 & T3) a Yew tree (T5), pollard 4 x Lime trees (G4) and fell a Lime tree (T2) and a Holly tree (T6) to ground level, subject to and within Tree Preserva
Type: Trees | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 10 Beechwood Drive, Scawby, BRIGG, DN20 9AR
Planning permission to erect a single-storey rear extension, with a covered patio area
Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-03-05
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- Post Office, 1 Chapel Lane, Scawby, Brigg, DN20 9AQ
Planning permission to erect an extension to existing detached garage to form a bedroom annex - AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-12-31
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- The Grove, 38 West Street, Scawby, Brigg, DN20 9AN
Listed building consent for the change of use from offices and care home to single residence with extensions to existing annex, new site entrance including wing fence, new fountain, stable block and t
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-10-15
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- The Grove, 38 West Street, Scawby, Brigg, DN20 9AN
Planning permission for the change of use from offices and care home to single residence with extensions to existing annex, new site entrance including wing fence, new fountain, stable block and two s
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-10-15
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- The Hall, Vicarage Lane, Scawby, DN20 9LX
Planning permission to install a ground-mounted solar array
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2024-11-28
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- 10 COACH HOUSE GARDENS, SCAWBY, BRIGG, DN20 9BJ
Notice of intention to fell an oak and sycamore tree and cut back a yew tree, identified as H, C and G, all situated within Scawby conservation area
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Scawby in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Scawby show an average sale price of £231,466, 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 Scawby a particularly low-crime area.

Scawby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Scawby. 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 Scawby

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Scawby. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 168 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 Scawby.

With an average of 168 days, decisions near Scawby take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Scawby were full planning applications (8), tree works (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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