What types of planning applications are most common near Willoughby?

The most common type of planning application near Willoughby is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Willoughby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Willoughby, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Willoughby are administered by Boston Borough Council. View the full Boston Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Willoughby

Willoughby is a charming village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, just three miles south of the market town of Alford. Nestled on the edge of the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and natural scenery, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.

Population: 400

District: Willoughby with Sloothby

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Area Information

Admin district: East Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
LSOA: East Lindsey 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Willoughby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willoughby.

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 Willoughby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Willoughby in Lincolnshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Willoughby a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Willoughby includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hoplands Wood SSSI, Willoughby Meadow SSSI, Willoughby Wood SSSI; 15 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Lincolnshire Wolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Willoughby

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Willoughby.

The most common application types near Willoughby were amendments (1).

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