West Butterwick, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Butterwick, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About West Butterwick
West Butterwick is a village and civil parish located in North Lincolnshire, England, within the Isle of Axholme. Situated on the western bank of the River Trent, it is approximately 4 miles northeast of Epworth and 4 miles north of Owston Ferry, directly across from its counterpart, East Butterwick. This location may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the region, given its proximity to key transport routes and neighbouring settlements.
Population: 786 (2021)
District: North Lincolnshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £176,215 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Lincolnshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Scunthorpe
- LSOA: North Lincolnshire 017C
Crime Statistics
5 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- public-order: 2
- violent-crime: 2
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Butterwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Butterwick.
- 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 West Butterwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near West Butterwick.
- - Three Horse Shows, 1 North Street, West Butterwick, DN17 3JR
Planning permission to convert former public house into two dwellings
Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Ferry Boat Inn, 9 South Street, West Butterwick, Scunthorpe, DN17 3JT
Planning permission to erect a single storey restaurant 'orangery' extension including installation of new window on south elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 4 High Street, East Butterwick, DN17 3AH
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of a one person hair salon at an existing dwelling, serving no more than three clients on three days in the week (Tuesdays, Thursdays
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 26, West Street, West Butterwick, DN17 3LA
Planning permission to erect first floor extension to existing garage to create first floor home office and gym
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of West Butterwick in Lincolnshire
West Butterwick is a village and civil parish located in North Lincolnshire, England, within the Isle of Axholme. Situated on the western bank of the River Trent, it is approximately 4 miles northeast of Epworth and 4 miles north of Owston Ferry, directly across from its counterpart, East Butterwick. This location may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the region, given its proximity to key transport routes and neighbouring settlements. The settlement has a population of approximately 786 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Lincolnshire district.
Property prices in West Butterwick show an average sale price of £176,215, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in West Butterwick is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Butterwick 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 West Butterwick
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near West Butterwick. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 West Butterwick.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Butterwick were full planning applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.