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North Kesteven District Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for North Kesteven District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,143Searchable applications
225Recorded as pending
98%Approval rate · 688 approved or refused records
13Refused applications
675 approved · 13 refused · 24 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Mar 2023 to 24 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and buildingContact planning Contact building controlLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Pre-application advice
Council contacts
- General council enquiries01529308136Council source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas36 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- Registered26/0654/FUL
Erection of a broiler breeder egg laying unit comprising three linked poultry buildings with associated egg packing and storage building and associated infrastructure.
Land South Of Cobblers Lane Scopwick Lincoln LN4 3PS
Received 28 May 2026 - Decided26/0655/DISCON
Application to discharge Condition 2 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), Condition 3 (Habitat Management & Maintenance Plan). Condition 5 (Ecological Mitigation and Enhancement Plan) and Condition 12 (Landscaping Scheme) attached to planning permission 25/0718/FUL - Erection of 2 No. additional poultry houses, a link corridor and an egg packing and storage building
Fenview Twelve Foot Bank North Kyme Fen Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 4DP
Received 28 May 2026 - Decided26/0657/LBC
Install extractor fan in West facing wall from bathroom to prevent damp
35 High Street Osbournby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0DN
Received 28 May 2026 - Decided26/0658/LBC
Create a new interior doorway connecting the bathroom to the dressing room via existing hallway
35 High Street Osbournby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0DN
Received 28 May 2026 - Decided26/0659/LDEXI
Application for a lawful development certificate for 2no timber garden outbuildings
14 School Lane North Scarle Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9EY
Received 28 May 2026 - Decided26/0660/DISCON
Application to discharge conditions 2 (construction method statement), 3 (materials-external surfaces) and 8 (lighting) of application 23/1043/FUL - Erection of pumping station and ancillary equipment, including formation of new site access, in connection with the Lincoln to Ancaster pipeline scheme (revised scheme to 21/0690/FUL)
Land North Of Mere Hall Farm, Bloxholm Lane, Branston And Mere
Received 29 May 2026 - Unknown26/0661/TPO
Pine tree (base of the tree sits within St Georges Academy grounds) - Remove 2 overhanging branches back to the trunk.
86A Westgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7PP
Received 21 May 2026 - Registered26/0662/LBC
Replacement roof tiles on east and west facing roof. Installation of 2 downpipes and drainage improvements. Replacement of rotten lintel to outhouse window. Repointing of east, west and south elevations and lean-to study wall. Repair lean-to roof. Replacement kitchen door. Replacement of lintel and window to gable east elevation and repointing works.
The Close Hall Street Wellingore Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0HU
Received 22 May 2026 - Registered26/0663/FUL
Erection of 1 no. custom self-build dwelling and garage associated access, parking and landscaping
Land Adjacent To The Old Rectory 10 Torgate Lane Bassingham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9HF
Received 29 May 2026 - Decided26/0664/HOUS
Single storey side extension to form a new annexe
Hichum Oaks 18B Thorpe Lane South Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9NW
Received 29 May 2026 - Registered26/0665/FUL
Permanent siting of a static caravan for use as a staff welfare room (retrospective)
Atlas House Westcliffe Ruskington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8RG
Received 29 May 2026 - Decided26/0666/FUL
Demolition of existing Citizens Advice Bureau and existing public toilets and construction of new Cinema, reconfiguration and resurfacing of existing Moneys Yard car park, widening of existing Moneys Yard Car Park entrance and installation of new sheet pile retaining wall to River Slea.
Citizens Advice Bureau The Advice Centre Carre Street Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7TW
Received 29 May 2026 - Decided26/0667/PNMAT
Application for a non-material amendment (re-word condition 27, as amended under 23/1515/PNMAT) following grant of planning permission 17/1355/VARCON - Application to vary the wording of condition 3 (Master plan and design codes), 7 (Landscaping maintenance), 8 (Retention of trees and shrubs), 9 (Protection of retained trees and shrubs), 18 (Maintenance surface water drainage), 19 (Construction Environmental Management plan), 23 (implementation written specification re archaeological remains), 24 (travel plan), 25 (travel pack), 28 (certain road and junctions completed) and 30 (vehicular access from London Road only) attached to planning permission 13/0498/OUT (Erection of 1,450 dwellings, two form entry primary school, care home, Local Centre (incorporating 5 no. retail units with offices above, health centre, nursery, community centre and public house) public open space, sports pitches and allotments and associated infrastructure (outline with means of access)
Land To The South Of London Road Sleaford
Received 29 May 2026 - Unknown26/0668/TPO
T1 - Ash - Height approx 55-60ft, canopy spread 35-40ft - Reduce branches on the westerly side that overhang the property by up to 2m from the tips to give clearance, continuing the reduction up to the top of the canopy to create a more rounded shape, this section is to be reduced by no more than 1.5m to give the desired effect. Reduce north and south side of canopy by up to 1.5m following shaping of westerly side to create a more uniform aesthetic. T2 - Holly - Height approx 30ft - Reduce long ends on holly by approx 1.5m to create a better aesthetic shape. T3 - Lime - Height approx 55-60ft, canopy spread 25-30ft - Reduce crown of lime tree by approx 1.5m all round.
31 The Park Potterhanworth Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2EB
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/0670/FUL
Demolition of existing washdown area and associated storage and conversion of existing car workshop to form new car retail space, re-cladding sections of existing building, increasing existing openings in height, and creation of new openings
Dennis Horton And Sons Kingsley Road North Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3TA
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/0671/VARCON
Application to vary condition 14 (approved plans) of 25/1489/VARCON (variation to conditions 13 and 14 of planning permission 24/1404/HOUS & Listed Building Consent 24/1405/LBC) - to change the external materials of detached garage from red facing brickwork to natural horizontal timber cladding with minor amendment to configuration of external stairs
Lawn Hill House Wood Lane South Kyme Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 4AB
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/0672/TCA
Ash - Fell
Sycamore House 46 Main Street North Rauceby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8QP
Received 22 May 2026 - Unknown26/0673/TPO
Oak (T3 on schedule) - Fell dead tree.
22 Swallow Avenue Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5XL
Received 25 May 2026 - Decided26/0674/TCA
T1 Ash - Pollard and maintain at current height.T2 Holly - Fell and leave stump.T3 Hawthorn - Fell and remove.
Jasmine Cottage 27 Beckside Scopwick Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3NX
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/0675/FUL
Installation of integrated solar panels to the roof of existing garage
The Old Post Office 5 High Street Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1AZ
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/0676/LBC
Installation of integrated solar panels to the roof of existing garage
The Old Post Office 5 High Street Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1AZ
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/0677/HOUS
Erection of two storey rear extension
2 Manor Farm Navenby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0FA
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/0678/TPO
T1-T3 - Sycamores: Woodland Edge Trees Overhanging the Rear Property Boundary of 61 Lincoln Road, Branston. Radial reduction of northern canopy of the 3x trees by approximately 3-4m as appropriate where they overhang the footpath and rear boundary of 61 Lincoln Road.T4 - Sycamore: mature tree with branches overhanging the northern boundary of Simpson's beauty spa and its infrastructure. Radial reduction of southern canopy by approximately 3 m and removal of dead wood.T5-T6 - Limes: mature trees with branches overhanging the northern boundary of Simpsons Beauty Spa and its infrastructure, with evidence of areas of crown dieback in the upper canopy. Radial reduction of protruding parts of the southern canopy by approximately 3m and removal of dead wood.T7 - Pine: Mature woodland edge tree with branches overhanging buildings and infrastructure belonging to Simpsons Beauty Spa. Radial reduction of southern canopy by approximately 4m and removal of dead wood.
The Vedanta Branston Hall Lincoln Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1PD
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/0679/PNAGR
Erection of open sided, steel framed agricultural produce and implement store
Chestnut Tree Farm Pottergate Road Welbourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0DW
Received 2 Jun 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for North Kesteven District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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