How long do planning decisions take near Withern?

The average planning decision time near Withern is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Withern?

The planning approval rate near Withern is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Withern?

The most common type of planning application near Withern is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Withern?

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Withern, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Withern, Lincolnshire.

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About Withern

Withern is a village located in the civil parish of Withern with Stain, within the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Positioned along the A157 road, it lies approximately 7 miles southeast of Louth. The village historically absorbed the independent parish of Stain after the old church of St John the Baptist was destroyed centuries ago, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its unique historical context.

Population: 380

District: Withern with Stain

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £247,309 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

public-order: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Withern.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Withern based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Withern.

- The Red Lion Main Road Withern Lincolnshire LN13 0NB
Discharge of condition 4 (contamination), condition 9 (surface water), condition 10 (foul water), condition 13 (archaeology) and condition 19 (boundary treatment) imposed on Section 73 ref. no. 02269/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Green Pastures Main Road Withern Lincolnshire LN13 0NB
Planning Permission - Change of use, extensions and alterations to existing tractor store to provide a dwelling (works started).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-09
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- Green Pastures Main Road Withern Lincolnshire
Planning Permission - Erection of a dwelling with detached double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Withern in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Withern show an average sale price of £247,309, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Withern is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Withern includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Withern

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Withern. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Withern.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Withern slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Withern were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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