Welby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Welby, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Welby
Welby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Grantham. With a population of 169 residents across 82 households as of the 2011 census, it is surrounded by the neighbouring villages of Aisby, Oasby, and Heydour, making it a small yet connected community for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 156 (2021)
District: South Kesteven
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Area Information
- Admin district: Melton
- Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
- LSOA: Melton 001F
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Welby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welby.
- 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 Welby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
104 planning applications found near Welby.
- - Land To The North Of Welby Road And West Of Ropsley Road Oasby Grantham NG32 3AQ
Installation of a solar farm comprising ground mounted solar PV panels with an installed capacity of 38.78MW AC including mounting system, inverters, underground cabling, stock proof fence, CCTV, inte
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Land To The North Of St Bartholomew's Church, Welby
Works to (T1) Sycamore Tree involving crown lifting to 5.2 metres over the pavement and removal of deadwood in excess of 25mm diameter.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Swallowfield Farm Main Street Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LR
Convert existing kitchen, utility and storage building into living accommodation. Addition of dormer windows to north elevation, and roof windows to south elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-07-16
View full details - - 228 Main Street Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LT
Change of external finish to rear extension of planning permission S22/0632
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-07-31
View full details - - 228 Main Street Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LT
Change of external finish to rear extension of planning permission S22/0632
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-07-31
View full details - - Side Barn Church Lane Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LS
Request for an EIA Screening Opinion for the installation and operation of solar farm with associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-03-27
View full details - - Side Barn Church Lane Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LS
Request for an EIA Screening Opinion for the installation and operation of solar farm with associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-03-27
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage Main Street Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LT
Proposed demolition of existing rear extension and construction of single and two storey extensions to side and rear of existing dwelling. Proposed demolition of existing outbuilding and construction
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-11-14
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage Main Street Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LT
Proposed demolition of existing rear extension and construction of single and two storey extensions to side and rear of existing dwelling. Proposed demolition of existing outbuilding and construction
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-11-14
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage Main Street Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LT
Demolition of rear extension and outbuilding, erection of a two-storey and single storey extensions and detached garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-08-09
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage Main Street Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LT
Demolition of rear extension and outbuilding, erection of a two-storey and single storey extensions and detached garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-08-09
View full details - - Wel-But Cottage Church Lane Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LS
Loft conversion with rooflights to rear roofslope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-08-02
View full details - - Wel-But Cottage Church Lane Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LS
Loft conversion with rooflights to rear roofslope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-08-02
View full details - - 5 Long Row Cottages Main Street Welby NG32 3LZ
Non material amendments to permission S20/0041 to change the existing garage to incorporate pitched roof and connect house to garage with flat roof and rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-08-01
View full details - - 5 Long Row Cottages Main Street Welby NG32 3LZ
Alteration of existing garage to incorporate pitched roof and connect house to garage with flat roof & rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-08-01
View full details - - 5 Long Row Cottages Main Street Welby NG32 3LZ
Non material amendments to permission S20/0041 to change the existing garage to incorporate pitched roof and connect house to garage with flat roof and rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-08-01
View full details - - 5 Long Row Cottages Main Street Welby NG32 3LZ
Alteration of existing garage to incorporate pitched roof and connect house to garage with flat roof & rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-08-01
View full details - - 228 Main Street Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LT
Erection of a double-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-03-24
View full details - - 228 Main Street Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LT
Erection of a double-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-03-24
View full details - - Martins Cottage Main Street Welby Lincolnshire NG32 3LP
Conversion of existing outbuilding to annexe with the increase in roof height
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-03-23
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A brief summary of Welby in Lincolnshire
Welby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Grantham. With a population of 169 residents across 82 households as of the 2011 census, it is surrounded by the neighbouring villages of Aisby, Oasby, and Heydour, making it a small yet connected community for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 156 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Kesteven district.
Neighbourhood safety in Welby is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Welby has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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, Welby 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 Welby
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Welby. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 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 Welby.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Welby take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Welby were full planning applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.