Willingham by Stow, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Willingham by Stow, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Willingham by Stow
Willingham by Stow is a quaint rural village located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, with a population of 488 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned along the B1241, it lies approximately 6 miles southeast of Gainsborough and 10 miles northwest of Lincoln, bordered by the villages of Kexby to the north, Stow to the south, and Fillingham to the east. This charming location may be of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to larger towns and its tranquil rural setting.
Population: 488
District: Willingham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £211,770 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
- LSOA: West Lindsey 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Willingham by Stow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willingham by Stow.
- 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 Willingham by Stow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near Willingham by Stow.
- WL/2026/00333 - PARK FARM, GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Planning application to erect 1no. agricultural building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application - Major | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-08 - WL/2026/00173 - LAND OFF, WILLINGHAM ROAD, KEXBY
Notice under regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 of the intention to install a replacement 5G Electronic Communications Base Station compr
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-17 - WL/2026/00125 - LOCHEARN HOUSE, COTGARTH LANE, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Planning application to replace side conservatory with extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-03 - WL/2026/00130 - ROSE COTTAGE, GRANGE LANE, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
T3- Ash, Fraxinus excelsior - Reduce Eastern quadrant by 2.5m ensuring no surface wounds exceed 100mm, reduce northern quadrant by 2.5m, reduce western quadrant by 1.5m, reduce southern quadrant by 1.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-02 - WL/2026/00130 - ROSE COTTAGE GRANGE LANE WILLINGHAM BY STOW GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5LB
T3- Ash, Fraxinus excelsior - Reduce Eastern quadrant by 2.5m ensuring no surface wounds exceed 100mm, reduce northern quadrant by 2.5m, reduce western quadrant by 1.5m, reduce southern quadrant by 1.
Status: Permitted | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - WL/2026/00125 - LOCHEARN HOUSE COTGARTH LANE WILLINGHAM BY STOW GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5LH
Planning application to replace side conservatory with extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - WL/2025/01065 - 1 THE GRANGE, HIGH STREET, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Listed building consent for a change of use from an existing farm building into a self-contained residential dwelling including demolition of an existing agricultural steel framed structure, alteratio
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-28 - WL/2025/00974 - PARK FARM, GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Planning application to erect 1no. general purpose agriculture shed.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-26 - WL/2025/00973 - 1 THE GRANGE, HIGH STREET, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Planning application for a change of use from an existing farm building into a self-contained residential dwelling including demolition of an existing agricultural steel framed structure, alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-25 - WL/2025/00973 - 1 THE GRANGE HIGH STREET WILLINGHAM BY STOW GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5JZ
Planning application for a change of use from an existing farm building into a self-contained residential dwelling including demolition of an existing agricultural steel framed structure, alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - WL/2025/00714 - 28 STOW ROAD, WILLINGHAM BY STOW, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Planning permission for drop kerb access.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-15 - WL/2025/00430 - 8 THE OLD FARM HOUSE, HIGH STREET, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2, 6 and 7 (archaeology) of planning permission WL/2024/00354 granted 16 July 2024
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-06 - WL/2025/00258 - LAND ADJACENT 2 GRANGE LANE, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 5 (drainage) of planning permission 145068 granted 17 August 2022.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-03-10 - WL/2025/00258 - LAND ADJACENT 2 GRANGE LANE WILLINGHAM BY STOW GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5LB
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 5 (drainage) of planning permission 145068 granted 17 August 2022.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-03-08
View full details - WL/2025/00177 - PARK FARM, GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Planning application to erect 1no. general purpose agriculture shed.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-17 - WL/2024/01002 - LAND AT GRANGE LANE, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Notification under the Electricity Act 1989: Overhead Lines (Exemption)(England and Wales) Regulations 2009 - ENQ23184350/BN - install 2no. 11m wooden poles, 1no. stay wire, remove existing pole, and
Status: Approved | Type: Circular 14/90 Overhead Lines | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-12-02 - WL/2024/01002 - LAND AT GRANGE LANE WILLINGHAM BY STOW GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5LB
Notification under the Electricity Act 1989: Overhead Lines (Exemption)(England and Wales) Regulations 2009 - ENQ23184350/BN - install 2no. 11m wooden poles, 1no. stay wire, remove existing pole, and
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - WL/2024/00953 - LAND ADJ NORWOOD, GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Outline planning application to erect 1no. single storey dwelling - access, layout and scale to be considered and not reserved for subsequent applications.
Status: Approved | Type: Outline Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-11-20 - WL/2024/00887 - WILLINGHAM HOUSE, HIGH STREET, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Notification under the Electricity Act 1989: Overhead Lines (Exemption)(England and Wales) Regulations 2009 - ENQ23195852 - New line to Willingham House
Status: Approved | Type: Circular 14/90 Overhead Lines | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-10-22 - WL/2024/00646 - 1 SECRET GARDEN, WILLINGHAM BY STOW
Tree ref: T12 on plan - to remove a very large branch that has grown horizontally across front garden and hanging over the fence into back garden. Within G1 of Tree Preservation Order
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-08-05
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A brief summary of Willingham by Stow in Lincolnshire
Willingham by Stow is a quaint rural village located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, with a population of 488 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned along the B1241, it lies approximately 6 miles southeast of Gainsborough and 10 miles northwest of Lincoln, bordered by the villages of Kexby to the north, Stow to the south, and Fillingham to the east. This charming location may be of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to larger towns and its tranquil rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 488. It sits within the Willingham district.
Property prices in Willingham by Stow show an average sale price of £211,770, 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 Willingham by Stow a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Willingham by Stow 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 Willingham by Stow
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Willingham by Stow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Willingham by Stow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Willingham by Stow were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 13% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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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.