Former RAF Scampton Set for Sale, Council’s Regeneration Plans in Question

West Lindsey District Council’s £300 Million Vision for Lincolnshire’s Defence Hub Hits a Major Roadblock

Former RAF Scampton, just north of Lincoln, is to be sold on the open market, ending hopes for West Lindsey District Council’s £300 million plan to regenerate the site as a cutting-edge aerospace, satellite, and defence technology centre.

The project was expected to create thousands of jobs and significantly boost the local economy. Despite this setback, council leaders and partners remain committed to the broader vision of transforming RAF Scampton into a key hub for defence and technological innovation.

The historic military base currently supports several defence-related activities. The sale marks a significant turning point, leaving the future direction of one of Lincolnshire’s most important strategic assets uncertain but still full of potential.