Walesby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walesby, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Walesby are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Walesby
Walesby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 249 as recorded in the 2011 census. Nestled in the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds, it sits approximately 3 miles northeast of Market Rasen and 7 miles south of Caistor, encompassing around 3,600 acres and also including the hamlets of Risby and Otby. This tranquil area presents various opportunities for planning applications within its expansive countryside setting.
Population: 225 (2021)
District: West Lindsey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,685 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
- LSOA: West Lindsey 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walesby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walesby.
- 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 Walesby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Walesby.
- WL/2026/00144 - SPRINGFIELD, RASEN ROAD, WALESBY
Planning application for erection of 1no. single storey dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - WL/2025/01133 - 4 SOUTH VIEW, MOOR ROAD, WALESBY
Planning application to erect proposed conservatory.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-14 - WL/2025/01072 - THE BARN, WALESBY HOUSE, RASEN ROAD, WALESBY
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 5 (landscaping) of planning permission 144918 granted 25 July 2022.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-27 - WL/2025/00893 - TUDOR COTTAGE, RASEN ROAD, WALESBY
Planning application for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-05 - WL/2025/00711 - SPRINGFIELD, RASEN ROAD, WALESBY
Planning application for erection of 1no. single storey dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-15 - WL/2025/00635 - THE RECTORY, OTBY LANE, WALESBY
T1 Pine - Reduce lower crown limbs not exceeding 3m on south side for clearance of neighbouring driveway. T2 Oak - Reduce lowest limb not exceeding 3m on south side for clearance of neighbouring drive
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-17 - WL/2025/00284 - SWALLOWS, 2 OTBY LANE, WALESBY
Planning application to erect two storey dormer side extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-03-10 - WL/2025/00060 - LAND ADJACENT HILLSIDE COTTAGE, RASEN ROAD, WALESBY MARKET RASEN
Planning application for installation of 21no. solar panels, mounted on Renusol tubs.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-01-20 - WL/2025/00006 - LAND ADJACENT SPRINGFIELD, RASEN ROAD, WALESBY
Outline planning application to erect 1no. two storey dwelling - all matters reserved
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-12-23 - WL/2024/00746 - PLOVERS, MOOR ROAD, WALESBY
Planning Application for Construction of new double garage
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-09-11 - WL/2024/00635 - SPRINGFIELD, RASEN ROAD, WALESBY
Planning application for new vehicle access.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-08-16 - WL/2024/00272 - Laburnum House Rasen Road, Walesby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Planning application for erection of new gate to drive.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-02 - WL/2024/00247 - Plovers Moor Road, Walesby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Planning application for change of use of building containing 3no. holidays lets to 1no. dwelling including the erection of a rear extension.
Status: Decided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-03-20 - 147712 - Mill House Farm Moor Road, Walesby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Application for prior notification to erect agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Type: Agricultural Determination over 5 hectares | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-12-13 - 146932 - Land adjacent Farthings, Otby Lane, Walesby, Market Rasen
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2 (arboricultural), 3(landscaping), 4(archaeology), 6(materials), 7 (boundary treatments), & 11(drainage) of planning permission 145023 granted 2
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-06-22 - 146367 - Mill House Farm Moor Road, Walesby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed road.
Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural Determination over 5 hectares | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-03-01 - 146233 - Land to r/o Graycroft Rasen Road, Walesby, Market Rasen
Planning application to erect 1no. dwelling with garage, summer house and new access.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-01-20 - 145647 - Fieldview House Catskin Lane, Walesby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Planning application for removal of existing timber garage and erection of brick built replacement.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-10-05 - 145631 - Land to r/o Graycroft Rasen Road, Walesby, Market Rasen
Planning application for 1no. dwelling with detached garage, amended house type following planning permission 139780 being variation of condition 2 of planning permission 142670 granted - amended draw
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-10-04 - 145023 - Land adjacent Farthings, Otby Lane, Walesby, Market Rasen
Planning Application for 1no. single storey detached dwelling with workshop and associated landscaping, parking area and new highway access.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-06-01
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A brief summary of Walesby in Lincolnshire
Walesby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 249 as recorded in the 2011 census. Nestled in the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds, it sits approximately 3 miles northeast of Market Rasen and 7 miles south of Caistor, encompassing around 3,600 acres and also including the hamlets of Risby and Otby. This tranquil area presents various opportunities for planning applications within its expansive countryside setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 225 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.
Property prices in Walesby show an average sale price of £282,685, 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 Walesby a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Walesby includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Lincolnshire Wolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walesby 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 Walesby
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Walesby. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Walesby.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
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