Stow, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stow, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stow are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stow
Stow is a village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, situated 11 miles northwest of Lincoln and 6 miles southeast of Gainsborough along the B1241 road. With a population of 365 recorded in the 2011 census, the village offers a small, close-knit community, making it an interesting area for planning applications and local development considerations.
Population: 369 (2021)
District: West Lindsey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £212,692 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
- LSOA: West Lindsey 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stow.
- 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 Stow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
38 planning applications found near Stow.
- WL/2026/00188 - 20 RECTORY PARK, STURTON BY STOW
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission WL/2025/01167 granted 13 February 2026 - Remove the side extension part of the project and reduce the over all width
Status: Approved | Type: Non-material amendment | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-25 - WL/2026/00019 - HORSESHOE HOUSE, 1 SOMERSET CLOSE, STOW
Planning application to change use of large existing garage and yard to create B&B dwelling and garden retreat, including erection of additional garage being variation of condition 2 of planning permi
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-07 - WL/2026/00030 - 6 STURTON ROAD, STOW
Listed building consent to replace flaunchings with lime mortar, replace blown bricks and repoint as needed, repair or replace lead flashing as needed, and add ventilation cowls where missing.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-05 - WL/2025/01167 - 20 RECTORY PARK, STURTON BY STOW
Planning application for single-storey rear and side extension
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-27 - WL/2025/01101 - THE OLD METHODIST CHAPEL, STURTON ROAD, STOW
Listed building consent to install EV charger.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-04 - WL/2025/01027 - LAND ADJACENT ROWANS, STOW ROAD, STURTON BY STOW
Notice under regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 to erect 1no. wooden 9m light pole.
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-13 - WL/2025/00932 - 31 THE GLEBE, STURTON BY STOW
Planning application for installation of air source heat pump to rear of property
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-16 - WL/2025/00804 - 6 STURTON ROAD, STOW
Planning application for a single storey wooden car garage and store/work area on a concrete base.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-08-11 - WL/2025/00829 - THE OLD METHODIST CHAPEL, STURTON ROAD, STOW
Listed building consent to paint front door.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-18 - WL/2025/00655 - 1, RECTORY PARK, STURTON BY STOW LINCOLN
T5 Oak - Fell. Tree Preservation Order Sturton by Stow No2 2004.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-25 - 148266 - Land at Sturton Road, Stow, Lincoln
Notification under the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2003 for an equipment cabinet - 34.455-PC
Status: Approved | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-16 - 147648 - Land at 18 South Drive, Stow, Lincoln
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 144010 granted 9 September 2022 to amend the wording of condition 7 regarding the boundary fencing.
Status: Approved | Type: Non-material amendment | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-11-27 - 147088 - 1 Church Road, Stow, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 2 of planning permission 146397 granted 25 May 2023
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-07-24 - WL/2024/00034 - Church End Farm 3a Church Road, Stow, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2(urgent work), 4a(structural works) & 15(windows & doors) of planning permission 146057 granted 15 June 2023
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-07-14 - WL/2024/00033 - Church End Farm 3a Church Road, Stow, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2(urgent works), 4a(structural works), 7(windows & doors) & 10 (internal finishes) of listed building consent 146117 granted 15 June 2023
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-07-13 - 146733 - 18 South Drive, Stow, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 144010 granted 9 September 2022 - amend windows, doors & garage doors to black.
Status: Approved | Type: Non-material amendment | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-05-12 - 146634 - Cross Keys 4 Stow Park Road, Stow, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Planning application for proposed conversion of former coffee lounge into 1no. bedroom holiday let.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-04-24 - - Land South of The Old Rectory 18 South Drive Stow Lincoln LN1 2DH
Planning application to erection 1no. dwelling with integral double garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - 146633 - Land South of The Old Rectory 18 South Drive, Stow, Lincoln
Planning application to erection 1no. dwelling with integral double garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-04-21 - 146481 - Horseshoe House 1 Somerset Close, Stow, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 3 of planning permission 145507 granted 30 November 2022.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-04-12
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A brief summary of Stow in Lincolnshire
Stow is a village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, situated 11 miles northwest of Lincoln and 6 miles southeast of Gainsborough along the B1241 road. With a population of 365 recorded in the 2011 census, the village offers a small, close-knit community, making it an interesting area for planning applications and local development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 369 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.
Property prices in Stow show an average sale price of £212,692, 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 Stow a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stow 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 Stow
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Stow. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Stow.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.