Gainsborough is a thriving Lincolnshire market town with major growth ambitions. The 20 year regeneration plan for the town is already underway – making now the ideal time to invest in the town.
Currently underway in Gainsborough:
- ‘Thriving Gainsborough 2024‘ which is a series of aligned interventions to establish the physical, economic, social and environmental conditions required to address economic decline and the acute deprivation experienced across several wards.
- A well planned and vibrant town centre, which has a variety of high quality shops, services and leisure uses.
- Developed heritage assets creating unique landmark attractions, building on the success of Marshall’s Yard and Whittons Mill.
- An enhanced network of green spaces.
- Gainsborough’s first sustainable Urban Extension, with range of high quality housing and employment provision.
- A growing economy providing a wide range of jobs to serve an expanded workforce.
- An improved transport network with enhanced rail provision which has capitalised on the links to the Humber Bank, Doncaster and Sheffield.
- A town which is embracing green technologies.
As a growth area, Gainsborough is seeking to increase its population to support the local economy.
Gainsborough has two urban extensions to the north and south of the town which will accommodate at least 2,150 new homes before 2036. The Southern Neighbourhood has the benefit of planning consent for 2,500 homes, employment land, commercial space and social infrastructure. The Northern Neighbourhood is located adjacent to Thonock Park Golf Club. An outline planning application has been submitted for an initial development of circa 750 new homes with supporting local facilities. The development of these sites provide the opportunity to develop a new and differentiated housing market in the town building on the successful new developments at The Swale, The Belt and Foxby Lane.
West Lindsey District Council’s £18 million regeneration plan for Gainsborough includes:
- Support the development of brownfield Housing sites in partnership with Homes England.
- Deliver public realm and heritage-led regeneration which will secure the town’s historic character.
- Enhance the linkages between the town centre, Marshall’s Yard and the river front.
- Rejuvenate the town centre – stimulate leisure and restaurant uses in the heart of Gainsborough, coupled with support for new businesses to occupy vacant shops.
- Improve the town’s traditional housing stock and environment.
Learn about our current opportunities.
- Greater Lincolnshire will be showcasing Lincolnshire at UKREiiF 2026 in Leeds, hosting a programme of events from the Greater Lincolnshire Pavilion. The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum takes place from 19 – 21 May – GLCCA UKREiiF Information Pack 2026 (PDF) – Greater Lincolnshire CCA
- Lincolnshire is the UK location of choice for investing businesses in high-growth industry sectors. Invest Lincolnshire helps businesses to relocate, start-up or expand in Lincolnshire – more quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The Invest Lincolnshire Investment Opportunities Site Book: Investment Sites in Greater Lincolnshire
- West Lindsey District Council’s Economic Growth Strategy 2025-30 builds on the successes of the Economic Recovery Plan 2021-24 and provides a template for fostering a dynamic, vibrant, resilient and inclusive local economy that supports sustainable growth, meets the challenges of climate change and fulfils the economic potential of the district, benefiting all of our communities – confirming West Lindsey’s role in the wider regional economy.WLDC Growth Strategy: Economic Growth Strategy | West Lindsey District Council
- Discover Gainsborough, with its wealth of heritage and things to do! The town and its surrounding area offer a great range of days out for all ages.: https://discovergainsborough.com/
