Welbourn, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Welbourn, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Welbourn are administered by North Kesteven District Council. View the full North Kesteven District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Welbourn
Welbourn is a quaint village and civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 647 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned on the A607 road, it is conveniently situated 11 miles south of Lincoln and 8 miles north-west of Sleaford, nestled between the villages of Leadenham and Wellingore. The historic Ermine Street, now part of the Viking Way, runs to the east of the village, adding to its charm and accessibility for potential development and planning applications.
Population: 674 (2021)
District: North Kesteven
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lincoln
- Parliamentary constituency: Lincoln
- LSOA: Lincoln 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Welbourn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welbourn.
- 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 Welbourn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Welbourn.
- 26/0765/TPO · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - Welbourn Manor Care Home High Street Welbourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0NH
T28 Sycamore - Radial reduce southern crown by 2m max. Reduce maturing epicormic growth back to boundary.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 14 Manor Close Welbourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0NA
Removal of entire canopy of a hawthorn tree (leave 6ft of trunk)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Church View 4 The Nookin Welbourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0NE
Sycamore - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Meadowcroft 10 The Nookin Welbourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0NE
T1, T2, T3 Willow trees - Re-pollard to previous points. T6 Multi-stem alder tree - Crown reduce western stem overhang by 2 metres to clear neighbours boundary and reduce weight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 30 High Street Welbourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0NH
T3 - Laurel (Cherry) - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Church View 4 The Nookin Welbourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0NE
2x Sycamores - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Welbourn Primary School High Street, Welbourn
To vary condition 2 of planning permission 21/0286/CCC to retain mobile classroom for a further 5 years.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Paddock House 3 Old Mulberry Court Welbourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0TB
T5 Ash - removal of 2 branches (overhanging building and garden). All round 2m crown / radial reduction.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 2 Old Mulberry Court Welbourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0TB
T1 - Horse chestnut. Remove to a low stump. T2 - Elder. Remove to a low stump. T3 - Ash. Remove to a low stump. T4 - Ash. Remove to a low stump. T5 - Sycamore. Remove to a low stump. T6 - Apple tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - Church View 4 The Nookin Welbourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0NE
Proposed erection of 3 no. dwellings and associated works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Welbourn in Lincolnshire
Welbourn is a quaint village and civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 647 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned on the A607 road, it is conveniently situated 11 miles south of Lincoln and 8 miles north-west of Sleaford, nestled between the villages of Leadenham and Wellingore. The historic Ermine Street, now part of the Viking Way, runs to the east of the village, adding to its charm and accessibility for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 674 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Kesteven district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Welbourn a particularly low-crime area.
Welbourn has one conservation area within its boundaries: Welbourn. 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, Welbourn 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 Welbourn
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Welbourn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Welbourn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Welbourn were tree works (8), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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