15 Blacksmith Court Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3YQ

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by North Kesteven

2. 11 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   North Kesteven took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with North Kesteven for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year North Kesteven's median decision took 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 17 The Chase Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3YT

  26/1007/LDPRO Submitted 20 Aug 2026 48m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Use of dwellinghouse for provision of residential care to one young person

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 7 docs
  Domestic

• Land To Rear Of 16 & 20 Dunston Road Metheringham Lincoln LN4 3ED

  22/0718/FUL Submitted 16 May 2022 108m away

  Residential development of 12 no. dwellings, access road, parking/garaging and associated infrastructure (revised layout to outline approval 20/1774/OUT)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 66 docs
  Major scheme

• 13 Newton Close Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3EQ

  24/0427/HOUS Submitted 5 Apr 2024 188m away

  Demolish existing conservatory to front elevation and replace with sunroom.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Newton Close Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3EQ

  24/0190/HOUS Submitted 12 Feb 2024 195m away

  Erection of single storey attached garage to front of property

  Granted Householder 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Dunston Road Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3ED

  21/0701/HOUS Submitted 16 Apr 2021 233m away

  Raise roof to create habitable space and erection of extension to rear

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Domestic

• 9 Franklin Close Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3EP

  26/0714/PNH Submitted 28 May 2026 270m away

  Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension 4.5m in total length from the original wall, eaves height of 2.6m and maximum height of 3.9m

  Granted Prior approval Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/1007/LDPRO Awaiting decision

  17 The Chase Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3YT

  Use of dwellinghouse for provision of residential care to one young person

  20 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 25/1586/LDPRO Refused

  Lakeview Mareham Lane Sleaford NG34 7JA

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed use of the site for the stationing and residential occupation of caravans

  19 Dec 2025 Lawful development
• 26/0519/LDEXI Granted

  Plots Farm Spalford Road North Scarle Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9HF

  Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use of land as a touring caravan site

  28 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0434/LDPRO Granted

  7 Rectory Close Potterhanworth Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2EQ

  Erection of single storey timber framed rear extension

  7 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0375/LDEXI Granted

  Hall Farm Spanby Lane Spanby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0BB

  Application for lawful development certificate to confirm that development has lawfully commenced following grant of planning permission 23/0668/FUL

  20 Mar 2026 Lawful development