How long do planning decisions take near Spilsby?

The average planning decision time near Spilsby is 50 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 Spilsby?

The planning approval rate near Spilsby is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Spilsby?

The most common type of planning application near Spilsby is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Spilsby?

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Spilsby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Spilsby, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · Town

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About Spilsby

Spilsby is a market town and civil parish located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated near the A16, it is approximately 33 miles east of Lincoln, 17 miles north-east of Boston, and 13 miles north-west of Skegness. Nestled at the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and north of the Fenlands, Spilsby offers unique planning opportunities within a picturesque rural setting.

Population: 3,225 (2021)

District: East Lindsey

Website: http://www.spilsby.info/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £208,673 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
LSOA: East Lindsey 013F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Spilsby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Spilsby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Spilsby.

- Plot Opposite 23 Post Office Lane Spilsby Lincolnshire
Environmental Impact Assessment (E.E.C. Directive 85/337/E.E.C. as amended by Council Directive 97/11E.C.) for a screening opinion with respect to the outline erection of 2no. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-16
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- The Surgery Simpson Street Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5LG
Planning Permission - Siting of a single storey Portakabin building to be used as two clinical rooms for a period of 18 months (works completed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-22
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- LINDUM HOUSE, 10 QUEEN STREET, SPILSBY, PE23 5JE
Discharge of condition no. 3 (windows) and condition no. 4 (bricks) imposed on S/165/01859/23.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2024-12-11
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- ASHBY ROAD BUSINESS PARK ASHBY ROAD SPILSBY PE23 5DW
Planning Permission - Change of use of existing paddock to form an extension to existing storage area and provision of hard standing (works already started).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-17
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- WOODLANDS FISHERY ASHBY ROAD SPILSBY PE23 5DW
Section 73 application in relation to condition no. 2 (approved plans) and condition no. 3 (materials) previously imposed on planning permission S/165/01183/19 for the change of use of land for the si
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2024-01-30
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- LINDUM HOUSE 10 QUEEN STREET SPILSBY PE23 5JE
Planning Permission - Change of use and alterations of existing office building to create 4 no. flats including the partial demolition of outbuildings to create a store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Spilsby in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Spilsby show an average sale price of £208,673, 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 Spilsby a particularly low-crime area.

Spilsby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Spilsby. 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, Spilsby planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.spilsby.info/. 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 Spilsby

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Spilsby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Spilsby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Spilsby were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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