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North Kesteven planning applications
726 applications. 98% approved. 50 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 726 planning applications from North Kesteven. 223 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 98% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/0913/PNMAT Awaiting decision
The Willows Eagle Road North Scarle Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9EW
Application for non-material amendment (installation of solar panels, dormer in front roof slope and external staircase to side) following a grant of planning permission 26/0031/HOUS - Erection of garage with additional accommodation
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26/0912/CCC Decided
Glebe Quarry Heath Lane Wilsford Grantham Lincolnshire NG34 7SF
EIA Screening Opinion Decision for Application for the determination of new (updated) conditions to which a mining site is to be subject (Environment Act 1995: Periodic Review)
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26/0908/HOUS Awaiting decision
17 Roman Close Navenby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0GW
Demolition of single storey rear conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension
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26/0918/TCA Awaiting decision
Stone House Sleaford Road Wellingore Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0HR
x3 Damson Trees - Reduce in height by up to 4 metres.
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26/0910/PNH Awaiting decision
45 The Fields Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1FY
Single storey rear extension 4.5m in total length from the original wall, eaves height of 2.9m and maximum height of 3.0m
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26/0898/TCA Awaiting decision
19 Back Lane Heighington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1RH
(See application 26/0911/TPO for T1) T2 - Sycamore - Approx 12m in height with a spread of approx 6m - Reduce canopy by up to 2.5m all round T3 - Cherry - Approx 6m in height with a spread of approx 3m - Remove 1 singular branch from within canopy to suitable growth point
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26/0911/TPO Awaiting decision
19 Back Lane Heighington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1RH
T1 - Ash - Approx 12m in height with a spread of approx 9m - Reduce canopy by up to 2.5m all round, reducing extended growth to match shape of the tree and thin by approx 10% (See application 26/0898/TCA for T2 & T3)
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26/0904/TPO Awaiting decision
Quarrington Lodge 14A Northfield Road Quarrington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8RT
T1 Willow (right hand side of the main gate) - Re-pollard. Extra Willow (right hand side of the T1 Willow) - Fell and remove. The tree has a 45 degree forward lean towards the road. The tree is currently being struck by passing high sided vehicles. T2 Oak (right hand side of the front boundary when viewed from the road) - Remove the lower limb (2m long and 45mm diameter) overhanging the road.
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26/0903/TCA Awaiting decision
The Green Church Street Heckington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9RG
There are six Lime trees around the green and all of these need the lower branches lifting by 1 meter to allow pedestrians to pass beneath them. The three trees along Church Street from the Village Green up past the Methodist Church to the Village Shop need to be lifted by 1 meter to allow clearance beneath.
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26/0897/TCA Awaiting decision
5 Thorpe Drove South Rauceby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8QH
T1 Scots Pine - Fell and remove the stump by grinding. T2 Scots Pine - Fell and remove the stump by grinding. T3 Silver Birch (first tree on the right on entry to the property) - Fell and remove. Cut the timber into manageable lengths and stack in the drop zone. T4 Conifer (left hand side of the drive on entry to the property) - Fell and remove. T5 Plum (second tree on the right on entry to the property) - Fell and remove.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/0912/CCC Decided
Glebe Quarry Heath Lane Wilsford Grantham Lincolnshire NG34 7SF
EIA Screening Opinion Decision for Application for the determination of new (updated) conditions to which a mining site is to be subject (Environment Act 1995: Periodic Review)
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26/0773/TCA Decided
Cottage By The Green 1 Hill Rise Coleby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0AE
One golden conifer (golden / Thuja mix). Approx height 5m. Approx DBH (1.5m above ground): 30cm - Fell to ground level (150-300mm above ground) and grind out the stump. Reason: Conifer is in an unsuitable location within the garden and is to be removed to tidy and rationalise the planting area. An insulated power cable runs close to the tree; works to be carried out with care and with National Grid (NGED) notified in advance. Items NOT requiring this notice (exempt) ? for transparency: High conifer hedge - routine hedge maintenance under existing planning condition (exempt). Juniper - tie-back. Not felling/lopping of a protected tree (exempt).
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26/0781/HRN Decided
Land Adjacent High Dyke And Grantham Road Waddington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9LS
Removal of 20 metres of hedge.
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26/0675/FUL Granted
The Old Post Office 5 High Street Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1AZ
Installation of integrated solar panels to the roof of existing garage
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26/0676/LBC Granted
The Old Post Office 5 High Street Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1AZ
Installation of integrated solar panels to the roof of existing garage
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26/0702/FUL Granted
Boiling Wells Farm Grantham Road Greylees Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8QX
Erection of air scrubber systems on poultry units 2 and 3, ancillary agricultural chemical store and roof mounted solar pv panels on unit 3 (retrospective)
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26/0385/FUL Granted
Hangar 5 Camp Road Witham St Hughs Lincoln Lincolnshire
Erection of warehouse for B2/B8 use
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26/0604/HOUS Granted
5 Ravenwood Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1TS
Erection of annex (retrospective)
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26/0695/PNND Granted
Land At Glebe Farm North Drove Swaton Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0FJ
Application under Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order for prior approval for change of use from 2no agricultural barns to 3no. dwellings (C3) with associated garden amenity space.
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26/0838/CCC Granted
Castle Quarry Sleaford Road Ancaster
Retrospective application to retain a self contained welfare unit and storage container
The full record
Decisions between 2021 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 491 decisions from North Kesteven between 2021 and 2026, part of 726 applications on record. Over that period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 390 granted against 13 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 331 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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21/0210/FUL Granted
Thos Mawer House Station Road North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9AQ
Proposed new store room formed in existing building with new fire exit door
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21/0191/LBC Granted
Cogglesford Mill East Road Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7EQ
Proposed new interpretation and timeline panels in the ground floor of museum, new external door, oven housing, installation of a safety barrier and new lighting to wheel pit
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21/0139/HOUS Granted
5 Bolton Avenue North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 8JA
Single storey rear & two storey side extension
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21/0528/DISCON Granted
Durham Castle Southern Lane Eagle Barnsdale Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9EB
Application to discharge condition 3 (landscaping) re planning permission 17/0749/FUL (Change of use to camp site and touring caravan site together with erection of site amenity building).
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21/0226/HOUS Granted
61 Station Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LG
Erection of single storey rear extension and cladding of front and rear elevations with render. (Resubmission of 20/1178/HOUS)
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21/0217/FUL Granted
Land On Northern Edge Of The B1202 The Heath South West Of Rose Cottage Lane Boothby Graffoe Lincoln
Creation of new temporary construction access associated with the Lincoln to Ancaster Pipeline Scheme.
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21/0219/FUL Granted
Kesteven And Sleaford High School Jermyn Street Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7RS
Replacement of existing timber windows with new aluminium windows to the science block
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21/0218/FUL Granted
Land On Southern Edge Of The B1202 The Heath South West Of Rose Cottage Lane Boothby Graffoe Lincoln
Creation of new temporary construction access associated with the Lincoln to Ancaster Pipeline Scheme.
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21/0291/HOUS Granted
The Birches 4 Baileys Lane Haddington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9EF
First floor extension over existing garage & two storey rear extension
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21/0202/FUL Granted
Acrewood Old Wood Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UA
Demolition of existing dwelling & erection of single storey detached dwelling
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 136 61%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 52 23%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 35 16%
Common questions
How many planning applications does North Kesteven decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, North Kesteven decided 223 planning applications. 98% 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 50 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many North Kesteven decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 223 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 61% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 84% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has North Kesteven decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 491 decisions from North Kesteven between 2021 and 2026, out of 726 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 July 2026, with 110 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.
Cite these figures
North Kesteven: 726 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 223 decided, 98% approved, median 50 days to a decision. 451 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2021 and 2026: 491 in total, 97% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.