How long do planning decisions take near Sudbrooke?

The average planning decision time near Sudbrooke is 55 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 Sudbrooke?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Sudbrooke?

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

How can I track planning applications near Sudbrooke?

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Sudbrooke, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sudbrooke, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

About Sudbrooke

Sudbrooke is a village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Lincoln. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,788, making it a small but vibrant community that may be relevant for those looking into planning applications in the area.

Population: 1,737 (2021)

District: West Lindsey

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
LSOA: West Lindsey 010C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sudbrooke.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sudbrooke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

21 planning applications found near Sudbrooke.

WL/2026/00093 - LAND OFF POACHERS LANE, SUDBROOKE
Planning application for variation of condition 2 of planning application 136427 (Planning application for 6no. detached dwellings with associated garages and infrastructure, including new bridge cros
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-26
WL/2025/00962 - THE HAWTHORNS, CHURCH LANE, SUDBROOKE
Planning application for conversion of existing outbuilding (former stables) into residential annexe.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-24
WL/2025/00545 - LAND TO REAR OF THE SONNETS, CHURCH LANE, SUDBROOKE LINCOLN
Planning application to erect 1no. dwelling, variation of conditions 3 (landscaping), 4 (plans), 6 (hardstanding), 8 (protective fencing) and 12 (landscaping) of planning permission 140400 granted 5 F
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-28
WL/2025/00001 - LAND ADJACENT POACHERS LANE, SUDBROOKE
Planning application for change of use of agricultural land to equestrian use with erection of stables.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-12-19
WL/2024/00730 - THE SONNETS, CHURCH LANE, SUDBROOKE
T22 Crataegus Monogyna - Fell. Within TPO area S1 of Tree Preservation Order Sudbrooke 1950
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-09-02
WL/2024/00652 - OAK COTTAGE, CHURCH LANE, SUDBROOKE
Planning application for loft conversion within roof space over existing gymnasium including external stair, balcony access and alterations to replace 2 no. pitched roof first floor dormers with 1no l
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-08-21
WL/2024/00372 - LAND AT, CHURCH LANE, SUDBROOKE
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for 10m wooden pole - SPK_V23060
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-05-22
WL/2024/00177 - Two Corners Church Lane, Sudbrooke, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Planning application for first floor extension over garage and oak framed porch, installation of inset roof mounted solar panels, Air Source Heat Pump.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-03-11
- Land at Hall Farm Off West Drive Sudbrooke Lincolnshire
Notification under the Electronic Communications Code (conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 as amended to upgrade the existing 21m high Swann 1003 Lattice Tower
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-12-08
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147467 - Land off Sudbrooke Road, Sudbrooke, Lincoln
Planning application for new field access.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-10-17
WL/2024/00059 - Land off Scothern Lane & Church Road, Sudbrooke
Remove all ash trees and replant. Prune or coppice what was once a boundary hedge, and infill plant. Remedial work to yews that are damaged, leaning, unsafe
Status: Decided | Type: TREE Tree Pres. Order Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-10-16
145920 - 8 Northfield Avenue, Sudbrooke, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Planning application to remove conservatory and erect single storey rear extension including internal alterations.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-12-02
145575 - The Hawthorns Church Lane, Sudbrooke, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Planning application for conversion of existing outbuilding (former stables) into annexe.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-10-03
145299 - Land off Poachers Lane, Sudbrooke, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Application for non-material amendment to planning application 137653 granted 22 October 2018 - part conversion of garage to offices.
Status: Approved | Type: Non-material amendment | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-08-03
145205 - The Hawthorns Church Lane, Sudbrooke, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Planning application for conversion of existing outbuilding (former stables) to 1no. separate dwelling, including widening of existing drive.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-07-15
145183 - 6 Northfield Avenue, Sudbrooke, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Planning application for proposed two storey side/rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-07-04
144179 - Land off Poachers Lane Poachers Lane, Sudbrooke, Lincoln
Planning application for variation of condition 2 of planning application 136427 (Planning application for 6no. detached dwellings with associated garages and infrastructure, including new bridge cros
Status: Refused | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-12-22
143702 - 10 Poachers Lane, Sudbrooke, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Change of use from agricultural land to paddock land
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-09-13
143191 - Land off Poachers Lane, Sudbrooke, Lincoln
Planning application for change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-06-21
- The Old Stables 42 Sudbrooke Road Scothern Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 2UZ
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 2 of planning permission 140275 granted 12 February 2020
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-01-26
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A brief summary of Sudbrooke in Lincolnshire

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sudbrooke 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 Sudbrooke

In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Sudbrooke. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Sudbrooke.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sudbrooke were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (3), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 15% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

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