Somerby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Somerby, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Somerby are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Somerby
Somerby is a picturesque hamlet and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 4 miles east of Brigg. Nestled within the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it lies between the villages of Bigby and Searby, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to rural development and environmental considerations.
Population: 46 (2021)
District: West Lindsey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,450 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Lincolnshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Brigg and Immingham
- LSOA: North Lincolnshire 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Somerby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Somerby.
- 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 Somerby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
62 planning applications found near Somerby.
- WL/2025/00146 - LAND ADJACENT SOMERBY HOUSE, MAIN ROAD, SOMERBY
T001, T002, T008, T014 Sycamores - fell. T007 Elm - Fell one stem. T009, T011, T013 & T015 Ash - Fell. T003 Ash - Reduce the lateral crown spread to the north by 4m to give a finished length of 6m & p
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-11 - WL/2024/00930 - HOME FARM, MAIN ROAD, SOMERBY
Notification of prior approval to extend dwellinghouse 7.925m from rear wall of original dwellinghouse, 3.7m to height of eaves of enlarged part of dwellinghouse and 3.7m to highest point of enlarged
Status: Approved | Type: Residential Prior Approval | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-11-07 - WL/2024/00708 - OLD RECTORY, MAIN ROAD, SOMERBY BARNETBY
Planning Application for Erection of Oak Framed Orangery
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-08-27 - WL/2024/00535 - LAND AT SOMERBY HALL, MAIN ROAD, SOMERBY
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 4(drainage) of planning permission 147018 granted 28 May 2024
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-06-27 - WL/2024/00447 - HOME FARM, MAIN ROAD, SOMERBY
Planning application to remove existing outbuilding and erect a two storey and single storey extensions
Status: Refused | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-06-05 - WL/2024/00302 - MONUMENT HOUSE, MAIN ROAD, SOMERBY
Planning application for removal of existing conservatory and erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension with balcony.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-17 - WL/2024/00032 - Land at Somerby Hall Main Road, Barnetby, Lincolnshire
Planning application for erection of building for estate management and new access.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-07-10 - 146993 - The Forge 2 Somerby Green, Somerby, Barnetby, Lincolnshire
Planning application for first floor extension with large picture window and juliet balcony including replacing window with bi-folding doors on the ground floor.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-07-05 - - The Forge 2 Somerby Green Somerby Barnetby Lincolnshire DN38 6EY
Planning application for first floor extension with large picture window and juliet balcony including replacing window with bi-folding doors on the ground floor.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-07-05
View full details - 145957 - Land adj Main Road, Somerby, Barnetby, Lincolnshire
Outline planning application to erect 1no. agricultural building with associated yard area with all matters reserved.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-12-13 - 145593 - Somerby Hall Main Road, Somerby, Barnetby, Lincolnshire
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 13 & 14 (archaeology) of planning permission 139548 granted 19 December 2019
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-09-28 - - Somerby Hall Main Road Somerby Barnetby Lincolnshire DN38 6EX
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 13 & 14 (archaeology) of planning permission 139548 granted 19 December 2019
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-09-28
View full details - 144685 - Manor Barn 10 Somerby Green, Somerby, Barnetby, Lincolnshire
Planning application for replacement windows and doors
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-04-14 - - Manor Barn, 10, Somerby Green, Somerby, Barnetby, Lincolnshire, DN38 6EY
Planning application for replacement windows and doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-04-14
View full details - - Somerby Hall Main Road Somerby Barnetby Lincolnshire DN38 6EX
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 4,5 and 10 of planning permission 139548 granted 19 December 2019.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2020-05-11
View full details - - Somerby Hall Main Road Somerby Barnetby Lincolnshire DN38 6EX
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2 and 6 of planning permission 139548 granted 19 December 2019
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2020-02-10
View full details - - Somerby Low Farm, Somerby, Barnetby, DN38 6EY
To retain a tank for the storage of liquid organic waste
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Lincolnshire | Date: 2019-07-17
View full details - - Somerby Hall Main Road Somerby Barnetby Lincolnshire DN38 6EX
Prior approval to extend dwellinghouse 8m from rear wall of original dwellinghouse, 3m to height of eaves of enlarged part of dwellinghouse and 4m to highest point of enlarged part of dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2019-06-19
View full details - - Somerby Hall Main Road Somerby Barnetby Lincolnshire DN38 6EX
Prior approval to extend dwellinghouse 8m from rear wall of original dwellinghouse, 3m to height of eaves of enlarged part of dwellinghouse and 4m to highest point of enlarged part of dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2019-06-19
View full details - - Somerby Hall Main Road Somerby Barnetby Lincolnshire DN38 6EX
Planning application for a replacement single dwelling, including demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of a new detached garage, the remodelling of an existing outbuilding and the removal
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2019-06-05
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A brief summary of Somerby in Lincolnshire
Somerby is a picturesque hamlet and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 4 miles east of Brigg. Nestled within the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it lies between the villages of Bigby and Searby, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to rural development and environmental considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 46 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.
Property prices in Somerby show an average sale price of £282,450, 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 Somerby a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Somerby 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 Somerby
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Somerby. The average decision time was 64 days.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Somerby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
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