Ancaster, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ancaster, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ancaster are administered by South Kesteven District Council. View the full South Kesteven District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ancaster
Ancaster is a village and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, on the historical site of a Roman town. The population has grown from 1,317 in 2001 to 1,647 in 2011, reflecting its development and appeal. The parish also encompasses the nearby settlements of Sudbrook and West Willoughby, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community projects.
Population: 1,680 (2021)
District: South Kesteven
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Grantham and Bourne
- LSOA: South Kesteven 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ancaster.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ancaster.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ancaster based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
398 planning applications found near Ancaster.
- - Cottage Ancaster House Ermine Street Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3PN
T1 Walnut - Reduce in height by 4m (45mm diameter), and laterally by 3m (45mm diameter)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 4 Paddock Close Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3RP
Single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 70 Ermine Street Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3QW
Application to vary premisses licence
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Land North Of Wilsford Lane Ancaster
Non-material amendment to planning approval S21/2500 to remove weatherboarding element from gable elevation on plots 38; 39; 52; 53; 68; 77 & 91 (Thespian house type).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Flaminian Way Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3PU
Regulation 5 notice of intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Ancaster Surgery 12 Ermine Street Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3PP
Section 211 notice to remove one stem and dismantle another from a Sycamore tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Land North Of Wilsford Lane Ancaster
Outline planning application for residential development for up to 68 dwellings (all matters reserved except for access), with access off Wilsford Lane, public open space and sustainable drainage syst
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Nook 25A Ermine Street Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3PW
Retrospective planning permission for conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - Ancaster C Of E Primary School Mercia Drive Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3QQ
For a single storey classroom block with ancillary accomodation, including a one to one room and WC's and cloaks/lockers. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing portacabin classroom block
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 7 Ermine Street Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3PL
Section 211 Notice to remove (T1) Cedar to a low stump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Ancaster Parish Hall Ermine Street Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3PW
Add use class E(g)(i) for Parish Hall Annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - 1 Ermine Street Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3PL
Removal of infill timber roof between garage and house and replacement with solid infill garden room, erection of pitch roof on the existing garage, new garage roof to cover above ground pool and repl
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-03-19
View full details - - 70 Ermine Street Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3QW
Application to vary the alcohol hours at the above premises.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Land North Of Wilsford Lane Ancaster NG32 3PS
S96A application to amend the approved layout plans and elevation plans for Plots 63 and 64 contained in Condition 2 of reserved matters approval S21/2500 (Proposed details of the reserved matters rel
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-12-12
View full details - - Land At Wilsford Lane Ancaster
Outline planning application for residential development of up to 73 no. dwellings together with open space, landscaping, drainage, and associated works (all matters reserved except means of access)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Street Record Sleaford Road Ancaster Lincolnshire
T1 - Ash. Reduce by 7-8m. T2 - Ash. Reduce top by up to 10m. T3 - Ash. Reduce limb by up to 5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-10-29
View full details - - Hallgarth 17 Ermine Street Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3PW
Section 211 notice to reduce Blue Spruce (T1) by 20% and shape maintaining a green canopy. Remove branches from Damson (T2) that are overhanging the boundary fence and reduce Maple (T3) to the previou
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-10-29
View full details - - 23 Ermine Street Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3PW
Section 211 Notice for proposed pruning of 4.no fruit trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 19A Ermine Street Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3PW
Section 211 notice for works to several trees: T1 Cotoneaster Tree - Top and Crown to reduce the bulk and too allow for clearance of telephone lines and branches overhanging footpath. T2 Apple Tree -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - St Martin's Church Ermine Street Ancaster Lincolnshire NG32 3PW
Section 211 notice for works to the following trees: 05G3 - Prunus padus - Essential crown lift to a maximum of 3m 05G6 - Acer campestre - Essential clear property/boundary building by 2m 05G8 - Acer
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-06-28
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A brief summary of Ancaster in Lincolnshire
Ancaster is a village and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, on the historical site of a Roman town. The population has grown from 1,317 in 2001 to 1,647 in 2011, reflecting its development and appeal. The parish also encompasses the nearby settlements of Sudbrook and West Willoughby, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,680 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Kesteven district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ancaster a particularly low-crime area.
Ancaster has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ancaster includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ancaster Valley SSSI, Copper Hill SSSI, Moor Closes SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ancaster planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ancaster
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Ancaster. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ancaster may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ancaster were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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