Bitchfield, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bitchfield, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Bitchfield
Bitchfield is a quaint village located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, comprising two distinct areas known as Bitchfield and Lower Bitchfield, connected by Dark Lane. Positioned approximately 6 miles southeast of Grantham along the B1176 road, the village is easily accessible and offers a small, close-knit community. Originally a separate parish with a population of 95 in 1921, Bitchfield was merged with Bassingthorpe in 1931, now forming the civil parish of Bitchfield and Bassingthorpe. This charming locale may present opportunities for planning applications, particularly for residential development, given its strategic location near major transport routes.
District: Bitchfield and Bassingthorpe
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Bitchfield.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £271,039 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: South Kesteven 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bitchfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bitchfield.
- 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 Bitchfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Bitchfield.
- - Ragstone Cottage Lower Bitchfield Road Lower Bitchfield Lincolnshire NG33 4DZ
Erection of outbuilding with garage, home office and home entertainment space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Crown House Main Street Bitchfield Lincolnshire NG33 4DY
Submission of details reserved by conditions 3 (large scale details of all external joinery of proposed windows and doors), 4 (large scale drawings and specifications), 5 (samples of slate roof tiles)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-04-21
View full details - - Church Cottage Lower Bitchfield Road Lower Bitchfield Lincolnshire NG33 4DZ
Submission of details reserved by condition 3 (archaeological evaluation) and 4 (Ground Conditions) of planning permission S22/2426 (Erection of 1(no) 3-bed dwelling with ancillary outbuilding/garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Bramblefields Corby Road Bitchfield Lincolnshire NG33 4DU
Two storey side and rear extension with oak porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2022-12-28
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Bitchfield in Lincolnshire
Bitchfield is a quaint village located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, comprising two distinct areas known as Bitchfield and Lower Bitchfield, connected by Dark Lane. Positioned approximately 6 miles southeast of Grantham along the B1176 road, the village is easily accessible and offers a small, close-knit community. Originally a separate parish with a population of 95 in 1921, Bitchfield was merged with Bassingthorpe in 1931, now forming the civil parish of Bitchfield and Bassingthorpe. This charming locale may present opportunities for planning applications, particularly for residential development, given its strategic location near major transport routes. It sits within the Bitchfield and Bassingthorpe district.
Property prices in Bitchfield show an average sale price of £271,039, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bitchfield a particularly low-crime area.
Bitchfield 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 Bitchfield includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Bitchfield 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 Bitchfield
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bitchfield. The average decision time was 84 days.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bitchfield were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Westby planning applications
- Boothby Pagnell planning applications
- Bassingthorpe planning applications
- Corby Glen planning applications
- Lower Bassingthorpe planning applications
- Burton-le-Coggles planning applications
- Scotland planning applications
- Humby planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.