Welton, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Welton, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Welton are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Welton
Welton is a sizable village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 4,327 as per the 2011 census. Situated just 6 miles north of Lincoln, it is often referred to as Welton by Lincoln to differentiate it from other villages in the region, such as Welton le Wold and Welton le Marsh. This vibrant community may present various opportunities for planning applications and developments within the area.
Population: 4,586 (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 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Welton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welton.
- 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 Welton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
94 planning applications found near Welton.
- WL/2026/00482 - VANQUISH HOUSE, DUNHOLME ROAD, WELTON
Planning application for installation of a bay window and replacement garage door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-05-26 - WL/2026/00478 - 12 RYLAND ROAD, WELTON
Planning application for change of use of the existing detached single garage to a dog grooming facility.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-05-22 - WL/2026/00451 - LAND ADJOINING, DUNHOLME INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HONEYHOLES LANE, DUNHOLME
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 7(drainage) of outline planning permission WL/2024/00078 (147705) granted 3 June 2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-05-13 - WL/2026/00374 - 14 CHADWICK ROAD, DUNHOLME, LINCOLN
Planning application for the construction of 2 storey side extension to existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-17 - WL/2026/00347 - 26 ROSELEA AVENUE, WELTON
Planning application for the installation of an air source heat pump
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-13 - WL/2026/00134 - PLAYING FIELD, RYLAND ROAD, WELTON
Remove low branches up to a height of 5m on 8 trees (crown lift). T2, T3 and G2 of Tree Preservation Order Welton No2 1988.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-06 - WL/2026/00042 - LAND ADJOINING DUNHOLME INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HONEYHOLES LANE, DUNHOLME
Application for approval of reserved matters to erect 5no. commercial units, considering appearance, landscaping and scale following outline planning permission WL/2024/00078 (147705) granted 3 June 2
Status: Approved | Type: Reserved Matters Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-15 - WL/2026/00007 - THE CO-OPERATIVE, 1 RYLAND ROAD, WELTON
Planning application for proposed photovoltaic array to existing pitched tiled roofs.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-19 - WL/2025/01182 - BRAMBLE COTTAGE, 5 DUNHOLME ROAD, WELTON
Planning application for the conversion of existing outbuilding to form one bedroom annex ancillary to the main dwelling house including internal alterations and replacement windows and doors.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-04 - WL/2025/01006 - COLLINGWOOD, 31 SUDBECK LANE, WELTON
Notice to carry out tree works: Leylandii - remove. Within the Welton conservation area.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-03 - WL/2025/00693 - COLLINGWOOD, 31 SUDBECK LANE, WELTON
5 day notice under the 'dead or dangerous' exceptions to remove 1no. elder tree. Within the Welton conservation area.
Status: Decided | Type: TREE_Dead or Dangerous in Cons Area | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-08 - WL/2025/00604 - 9 THE BLACK BULL, LINCOLN ROAD, WELTON
Planning application for outdoor bar and covered seating area.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-09 - WL/2025/00551 - 8 RYLAND BRIDGE, WELTON, WELTON
Prior approval for proposed change of use from commercial to 1no. residential flat.
Status: Approved | Type: Prior Approval Change of Use | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-29 - WL/2025/00440 - 28 THE BARN, SUDBECK LANE, WELTON LINCOLN
Planning application for single storey extension and skylight to front roof.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-08 - WL/2025/00441 - THE MEADOWS DUNHOLME PHASE 4, DUNHOLME, DUNHOLME
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 136052 granted 10 April 2019 - amended house types, garages and block plan.
Status: Approved | Type: Non-material amendment | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-08 - WL/2025/00316 - 1 WILLOW WAY, WELTON
T1 Sycamore - reduce over extended radial branches by up to 3m back to canopy line and reshape as necessary, removing two low stub branches and crown lifting to 5.2m to clear Highway. TPO T19 of Tree
Status: Decided | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-03-27 - WL/2025/00265 - 30 ROSELEA AVENUE, WELTON
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 2 (fence colour) of planning permission WL/2024/00860 granted 6 December 2024.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-03-10 - WL/2025/00161 - 31 ROSELEA AVENUE, WELTON
Planning application for proposed first floor rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-19 - WL/2025/00079 - 28 THE BARN, SUDBECK LANE, WELTON LINCOLN
Planning Application for Single Storey Extension and Skylight
Status: Refused | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-01-27 - WL/2025/00041 - BEATRICE HOUSE, VICARAGE LANE, WELTON
Notice to carry out tree works: T1 Beech - to reduce the South East side by at least 2m in lateral spread. T2 Beech - clear the BT line by at least 1/2 metre. Within the Welton conservation area.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_Cons Area Tree Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-01-14
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A brief summary of Welton in Lincolnshire
Welton is a sizable village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 4,327 as per the 2011 census. Situated just 6 miles north of Lincoln, it is often referred to as Welton by Lincoln to differentiate it from other villages in the region, such as Welton le Wold and Welton le Marsh. This vibrant community may present various opportunities for planning applications and developments within the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,586 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.
Property prices in Welton 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 Welton a particularly low-crime area.
Welton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Welton. 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, Welton 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 Welton
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Welton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Welton.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Welton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Welton were discharge of conditions (1), telecoms (1).
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