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North Kesteven planning applications
2,668 applications. 99% approved. 53 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,668 planning applications from North Kesteven. 642 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 99% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
North Kesteven takes a median of 53 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/1111/PNMAT Awaiting decision
Land To The Rear Of 57 Main Street South Rauceby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8QQ
Application for a non-material amendment, Plot 2 (57A Main Street) - Insertion of window to study / bedroom on east elevation and omission of chimney re planning permission 25/0544/FUL (Erection of 2 No. dwellings).
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26/1103/TREENQ Awaiting decision
7 The Pines Boston Road Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7DN
See attached schedule - The Pines.xlsx
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26/1093/TPO Awaiting decision
8 Skayman Fields Carlton Le Moorland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9GN
T1 - Norway Maple - reduce back by 3m
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26/1094/TPO Awaiting decision
Orchard House 10 Church Lane Navenby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0EG
T3 - Horse chestnut - Crown lift to 3m. Removal of branches less than 3cm in diameter T2 - Sycamore - Removal of long low lateral branch to the east back of main union.
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26/1096/TCA Awaiting decision
Orchard House 10 Church Lane Navenby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0EG
T5 - Tulip tree - remove lateral back to the main union
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26/1098/HOUS Awaiting decision
21 Johnson Drive Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2LL
Proposed single storey extension with alterations to dwelling and creation of new parking area formed with access from Red Hall Lane
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26/1091/TCA Awaiting decision
10 London Road Silk Willoughby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8PB
T1 - Silver birch - reduce to previous reduction points. T2 - Apple - Fell and remove
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26/1086/TCA Awaiting decision
Millbrook Cottage 27 Clint Lane Navenby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0EX
G1 - 6x plum/hawthorn - remove T1 - plum - remove T2 - hawthorn - reduce in height by 1.5m. G2 - ash/sycamore/leylandii - prune back branches to boundary.
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26/1085/TCA Awaiting decision
Old Rectory North Lane Navenby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0EH
T1 - Weeping Willow - pollard tree to previous pollard points. T2 - Ash - reduce length of branch with Inonotus hispidus (and strip canker wound) by approximately 5 m. Reduce remaining canopy in line with red line on image provided.
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26/1078/TCA Awaiting decision
4 The Green Heckington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9RG
T1 - Yew - Remove
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26/1088/HOUS Awaiting decision
Mill House Hill Top Waddington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9RL
Proposed 2 storey rear extension and alteration to existing dwelling
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26/1073/HOUS Awaiting decision
Paddocks Paws The Paddocks Kyme Road Heckington Fen Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9NE
Replace existing front boundary fence with 1.8m close boarded timber fence
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26/1077/PNAGR Awaiting decision
Meadow Lane South Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire
Erection of building for workshop and storage of machinery, tools and bales
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26/1069/FUL Awaiting decision
41 High Street Navenby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0DZ
Proposed rear extension with internal and external alterations
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26/1068/TCA Awaiting decision
Surgery 7A High Street Heighington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1RG
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce by up to 2m all round and thin by approx up to 10% to avoid future crossing branches
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26/1065/HOUS Awaiting decision
Sherwood 42 Thorpe Lane South Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9NW
Proposed two storey rear extension and loft conversion with internal and external alterations
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26/1063/TPO Awaiting decision
42 Ascot Way North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9NU
Please see arb report
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26/1083/LBC Awaiting decision
White Hart High Street Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3DZ
Replacement non illuminated signage consisting of 3no wall mounted and 1no hanging sign
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26/1084/ADV Awaiting decision
White Hart High Street Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3DZ
Replacement non illuminated signage consisting of 3no wall mounted and 1no hanging sign
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26/1059/TPO Awaiting decision
Cemetery High Street Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1NB
T2 - Horse Chestnut -clear street light by minimum of 1.5m in response to letter form Highways. (see app 26/1058/TCA for T1)
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26/1060/TCA Awaiting decision
Tansy Cottage Hillside Beckingham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0RQ
Please see attached arb report
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26/1062/TPO Awaiting decision
Cathedral Heights Chichester Road Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2FE
Ref: N573 Location: Bracebridge Heath (Chichester Road) TPO 2002 Species: Cypress. Prune branches around the street light, from branch tip to trunk, by a maximum of 50cm with cuts no greater than 20mm. Ref: N573 Location: Bracebridge Heath (Chichester Road) TPO 2002 Species: Norway Maple. Prune branches around the street light, from branch tip to trunk, by a maximum of 50cm with cuts no greater than 20mm. Ref: N573 Location: Bracebridge Heath (Chichester Road) TPO 2002 Species: Cherry. Prune branches around the street light, from branch tip to trunk, by a maximum of 50cm with cuts no greater than 20mm.
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26/1058/TCA Awaiting decision
Cemetery High Street Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1NB
T1 - Cherry - crown lift lower branches back to stem to 3m, clear street-light by minimum 1.5m in response to a request from highways. (see app 26/1059/TPO for T2)
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26/1066/DISCON Decided
5 Old School Lane Billinghay Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 4GS
Application to discharge condition 5 (tree protection) attached to planning permission 26/0860/HOUS - Conversion and extension to existing garage to create living accommodation.
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26/1079/HOUS Awaiting decision
Middle Farm Barn Metheringham Fen Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3AH
Installation of rooflights to front elevation
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26/1054/PNH Awaiting decision
Scotch Halfbred Mill Lane Eagle Moor Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9DW
Single storey rear extension 7.9m in total length from the original wall, eaves height of 2.2m and maximum height of 4.0m
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26/1057/CCC Awaiting decision
Branston Church Of England Infant Academy Beech Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1PR
Proposed single storey classroom and canopy extension, together with the extension and reconfiguration of the existing playground, and ancillary works and landscaping
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26/1053/HOUS Awaiting decision
1B High Street South Kyme Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 4AD
Erection of single storey rear extension and loft conversion
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26/1056/PNMAT Decided
72 Lincoln Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1NX
Application for a non-material amendment, move utility window from facing the garage to facing the dining room, re planning permission 26/0399/HOUS (Proposed single storey side and rear extensions).
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26/1052/VARCON Awaiting decision
Boiling Wells Farm Grantham Road Greylees Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8QX
Application to vary conditions 2 (Ammonia scrubber technology) and 8 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 25/0452/VARCON (linked to planning permission 23/1533/FUL - Erection of 2 no. broiler poultry units (meat production) and associated development)
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26/1046/FUL Awaiting decision
60 Kyme Road Heckington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9RS
Erection of 1no custom self build single storey detached dwelling and widening of existing access
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26/1070/HOUS Awaiting decision
Hall Farmhouse Hall Drive Canwick Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2RG
Proposed single storey rear extension, raised roof and insertion of a hipped roof onto existing flat roof bay window
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26/1050/LDPRO Awaiting decision
15 Blacksmith Court Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3YQ
Lawful development certificate for use of dwelling for provision of residential care to one young person
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26/1049/TPO Awaiting decision
82A Station Road Waddington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9QW
T1 - Horse Chestnut- Crown lift Lateral branches to 4m. Prune for cable clearance , Cable clearance pruning wounds will not exceed 50mm diameter. T2 -Lime-Crown lift to 4m. Reduce eastern quadrant by 2.5m for driveway clearance.
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26/1048/TPO Awaiting decision
32 Bramley Close Heckington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9TE
T1 Lime (rear garden) - Reduce the previous reduction points. Overall reduction will be approx 4/4.5m.
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26/1061/HOUS Awaiting decision
The Manor House Manor Road Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1BQ
Conversion of outbuilding to annexe including single storey extension (part retrospective)
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26/1038/DISCON Awaiting decision
Land To The Rear Of 42 Station Road North Hykeham Lincoln LN6 9AQ
Application to discharge condition 3 (boundary treatments), 4 (energy statement) and 5 (energy statement verification) attached to planning permission 24/0130/FUL - Erection of a 3 bedroom detached bungalow
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26/1042/PNMAT Decided
The Old Rectory Harmston Road Aubourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9DZ
Application for a non-material amendment (replace existing window with door) following grant of planning permission 25/0655/HOUS - Conversion of existing outbuilding to flexible work space with external alterations to include replacement windows/doors/roof and installation of an air source heat pump
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26/1037/LBC Awaiting decision
29 Southgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7SY
Proposed repair works to roof, re-pointing property, replacement rainwater goods and truncation of chimney
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26/1033/FUL Awaiting decision
8 Mill Lane North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9PD
Addition of first floor, installation of additional PV panels and installation of 2no EV chargers and cycle storage
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26/1034/HOUS Awaiting decision
25 Godson Avenue Heckington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9SB
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension
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26/1036/VARCON Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To Mill House Hill Top Waddington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9RL
Application to vary conditions 14 (levels), 16 (energy statement), 20 (roof mounted solar panels), 21 (ASHP) and 22 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 23/0445/VARCON (linked to planning permission 19/0847/FUL - Erection of three detached dwellings).
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26/1047/TCA Awaiting decision
The Old Farm House Church Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LZ
T1 & T3 Cherry, T2 Malus - Reduce the southern side of the trees back to the fence line, approx. 2/4 metres.
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26/1023/TPO Awaiting decision
26 Back Lane Heighington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1RH
T1 - Silver Birch - reduce the height by at least 12ft and the lateral branches by 6ft.
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26/1040/TCA Awaiting decision
Manor Farm Barn 24 London Road Silk Willoughby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8PB
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 4m to rebalance lower crown.
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26/1035/PNMAT Granted
62 Moor Lane Martin Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3RB
Application for a non-material amendment (change in external materials) following grant of planning permission 26/0567/HOUS - Proposed ground floor side extension and addition of first floor to existing dwelling, new detached annexe and new boundary fencing.
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26/1030/TPO Awaiting decision
3 Rectory Close Potterhanworth Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2EQ
T1 - Sycamore - Carry out overall crown reduction of 1x sycamore tree, totalling approximately 2.5 m in height and 1.5 m from the sides. G1 - Yews - Reduce height by 2.5 m in line with the red line on the image provided. Prune the southwestern side by approximately 1.5m and prune selected branches on the northeastern side in line with the red line on image is shown. Trim back north western end of tree group two fenced boundary line with 1 Rectory Close. Purpose: to manage the size of the trees and prevent encroachment of branches towards T1, towards the property to the north east, and to prevent excessive encroachment into the garden of 1 Rectory Close.
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26/1021/TCA Awaiting decision
74 High Street Heighington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1JS
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce in height by up to 3m, lateral Branches up to 2m. Anything overhanging the neighbours on the East side, reduce back to the boundary fence line. T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 - self set Sycamores - To reduce height by up to 2m back to previous pruning cuts, will be roughly the same height as the apple tree in the middle of them. T7 - Cherry plum, reduce in height by about 2m to he same size as the apple tree next to it.
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26/1044/TCA Awaiting decision
4 Maiden Well Close Navenby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0EQ
x7 Trees (mixture of Hawthorn, Cherry and Apple) - Overhanging 11-13 Heritage Court. Reduce back to boundary fence.
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26/1022/TCA Awaiting decision
Ridgeback House School Lane Harmston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9SP
T1 - Cherry tree - To reduce all round by 2m to help keep the tree at a manageable size for its location.
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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26/0508/DISCON Granted
32 Station Road North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9AQ
Application to discharge conditions 3 (surface water drainage), 5 (arboricultural method statement), 9 (construction method statement) of planning permission 24/1145/OUT - Outline application (with only access to be considered) for new 1 & 1/2 storey custom self build dwelling
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26/0647/HOUS Granted
Keepers Cottage Park Lane Ewerby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9PF
Demolition of the existing rear flat roof extension and erection of a two storey rear extension
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26/0858/HOUS Granted
65 Mill Moor Way North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9PJ
Erection of single storey rear extension
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26/0889/HOUS Granted
Grays Barn 31 Water Lane Bassingham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9LA
Erection of a single storey rear extension
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26/0887/LBC Granted
Unit 1 & Unit 2 Corn Exchange Chambers 17 Market Place Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7SR
Internal alterations to form a fire protected corridor, staff facilities and connecting door
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25/1604/LDEXI Withdrawn
Cathedral View Holiday Park Newark Road Aubourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9EJ
Application for lawful development certificate for use of land as a caravan site in non-compliance with condition 4 of planning permission 07/0585/FUL to enable the caravans to be occupied as a permanent residential accommodation
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26/0807/HOUS Granted
Manor Farm Potterhanworth Road Nocton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2BP
Erection of new gates
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26/0854/HOUS Granted
6 Gibson Green Witham St Hughs Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9GB
Erection of two storey rear extension
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26/0940/TCA Decided
Manor House 3 High Street Coleby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0AG
T1- Laburnum- Reduce Width by 2m to boundary wall, Reduce height by 2m to clear utility line, sever ivy from base, remove all deadwood. T2-Holly-Reduce width by 2m to boundary line, reduce height by 2m T3- Cherry- Reduce height and width radially by 1m to shape
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26/0950/TCA Decided
Dental Surgery Carre Street Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7TW
G1- Remove small beech trees/hedge to low stumps.
The full record
Decisions between 2004 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,215 decisions from North Kesteven between 2004 and 2026, part of 2,668 applications on record. Over that period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,783 granted against 54 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 729 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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04/1269/FUL Refused
50 Thurlby Road Bassingham Lincoln
Erection of garage
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04/1268/FUL Refused
4 Swiss Cottages Swiss Corner Whisby, Lincoln LN6 9BV
Erection of dormer bungalow
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18/0621/PNMAT Granted
19 Philip Court North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9RS
Application for a non-material amendment (Rendered finish to extension) following grant of planning permission 18/0235/HOUS - Single storey rear extension
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20/1601/HOUS Granted
Highfield House Evedon East Lane Evedon Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9PB
Proposed garage & log store
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20/1599/HOUS Granted
25 Crescent Mews Harmston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9GS
Erection of two storey side extension
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21/0266/OHL Granted
Adjacent To Navenby Lane Bassingham Lincoln
Replace overhead line.
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21/0193/DISCON Granted
Turnbull And Co Ltd Woodbridge Road Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7EW
Application to discharge condition 2 (land contamination) re planning permission 20/1418/FUL (Erection of a warehouse for use in conjunction with the existing builders merchant premises at the site).
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21/0178/DISCON Granted
Land At Discovery Park North Of Whisby Road North Hykeham Lincoln LN6 3QZ
Application to discharge condition 7 (Verification Report) attached to planning permission 19/1511/FUL - Erection of 21,000sqft of light industrial space (over 15 units) including access and associated infrastructure
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21/0165/TCA Decided
Byards Keep Grantham Road South Greylees Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8XT
T1 Mature Beech - to have one of two main stems, (as shown in photos attached), sectionally dismantled back to main stem, remaining stem to have crown dead wooded and lower limbs extending over car park to be reduced back by approximately 4 metres, or to an appropriate point as identified by arborist. Timber to be lowered in zone as denoted by blue square on attached satellite picture; T2 Mature Beech - to be sectionally dismantled to ground level; T3 Sycamore - to have hung-up dead wood removed from crown, and lower limbs protruding into garden, (as shown in attached photo), reduced by approximately 5 metres or to an appropriate point as identified by arborist; T4 Sycamore - encroaching limbs, (as shown in attached photo), reduced back beyond edge of lawn
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21/0208/DISCON Granted
Land Adjacent To Orchard House Stragglethorpe Lane Stragglethorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0QZ
Application to discharge conditions 5(closure of existing access) and 9(Tree Protection Plan) attached to planning permission 17/1682/FUL- Erection of new three bedroom agricultural workers dwelling.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 354 55%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 164 26%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 124 19%
Planning agents in North Kesteven
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Rick Smith Design Ltd 95% granted overall 61
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Rob Bradley Building Design Ltd 98% granted overall 59
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Robert Doughty Consultancy Limited 96% granted overall 45
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Guy Forman Architect Ltd 91% granted overall 31
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Arborglyph Tree Services Ltd 100% granted overall 25
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Steven Dunn Architects Ltd 89% granted overall 23
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Evolution Design 100% granted overall 23
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Heronswood Design Ltd 92% granted overall 22
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Applications by ward in North Kesteven
- Ashby De La Launde, Digby And Scopwick 98
- Bassingham Rural 140
- Billinghay Rural 89
- Bracebridge Heath 65
- Branston 119
- Cranwell, Leasingham And Wilsford 176
- Heckington Rural 143
- Heighington And Washingborough 160
- Helpringham And Osbournby 113
- Hykeham Central 72
- Hykeham Fosse 63
- Hykeham Memorial 99
- Kirkby La Thorpe And South Kyme 33
- Metheringham Rural 115
- Navenby And Brant Broughton 139
- North Hykeham Memorial 29
- Ruskington 83
- Skellingthorpe And Eagle 107
- Sleaford Castle 51
- Sleaford Navigation 78
- Sleaford Quarrington And Mareham 57
- Sleaford Westholme 53
- Waddington Rural 79
- Witham St Hughs And Swinderby 69
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Common questions
How many planning applications does North Kesteven decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, North Kesteven decided 642 planning applications. 99% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in North Kesteven?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 53 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many North Kesteven decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 642 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 55% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 81% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has North Kesteven decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2215 decisions from North Kesteven between 2004 and 2026, out of 2,668 applications on record. Across that whole period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in North Kesteven?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 121 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on North Kesteven's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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North Kesteven: 2,668 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 642 decided, 99% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 951 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2004 and 2026: 2,215 in total, 97% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.