Branston, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Branston, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Branston are administered by Boston Borough Council. View the full Boston Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Branston
Branston is a large village located in the civil parish of Branston and Mere within the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated 4 miles southeast of Lincoln along the B1188 road to Sleaford, it serves as the principal settlement in the parish, boasting a population of 4,283 as of 2021. This vibrant community is an important area for planning applications, given its growth and proximity to major transport routes.
Population: 4,283
District: Branston and Mere
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £212,692 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Sleaford and North Hykeham
- LSOA: North Kesteven 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Branston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Branston.
- 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 Branston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Branston.
- - 3 Heathfield Avenue Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1UF
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - 26/0569/HOUS · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 08 May 2026 - 3 Heathfield Avenue Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1UF
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-05-08 - - High Meadow Thackers Lane Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LT
Repeat works carried out in 2021 (your ref 21/0110/TCA) to Laurel bush (reduce crown to c.3m and reducing overhang on Chapel Lane) and Cherry, Damson (reduction in height to 4m and overhang on Chapel
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Royal Connaught Park The Avenue Bushey Hertfordshire
Within A1. T1525. LIME. Reduce from 24m height and 18m width. Reduce all round by 15%, by up to 2.5m apical and lateral growth to leave the tree approximately 21m in height and 16m wide.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hertsmere | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 5 Chapel Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LS
T1 + T2 - Apples - approx 2.5-3m in height - Remove new growth/water shoots on trees from previous - approximately 25-50cm of growth.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-28
View full details - - 27 Station Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LG
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - The Barn Springfield Yard Hall Lane Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LY
T1- Beech, T2 - Norway Maple, T3 - Norway Maple, T4 - Rowan, T5 - Cedar, T6 - Norway Maple: Crown reduce in line with red-lines on images provided in order to maintain size of trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Stonefield House 14 Sleaford Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LL
Re-instatement of boundary wall and railings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 17 Fairleas Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1NW
Demolition of existing front porch and erection of new front porch along with conversion and re-roofing of existing garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 39 Silver Street Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LR
T1 - Silver Birch - reduce by 50% - see annotated photograph T2 - Cherry - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 34 High Street Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1NB
T1 - Malus domestica - Reduce all overhanging laterals back to boundary. T2 - Malus 'Golden Hornet'- Reduce all overhanging laterals back to boundary. T3 - Conifer (Sp. not specified by contractor, on
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-08-17
View full details - - 32A Sleaford Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LL
Erection of bin store (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 7 Station Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LG
T1 - Semi mature Cherry tree - Prune the lateral branches back to the boundary of 23 high street Branston to allow more light in to the garden. T2 - Semi mature Cherry tree, reduce the height by 2m an
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-03-23
View full details - - 17B Silver Street Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LR
T1 - Pine Tree - Fell - The owners feel that the tree is outgrowing its location and would like to prevent any potential damage which the roots might cause down the line. As the roots have previously
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-03-09
View full details - - Hafren 1 Melville Close Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1UB
Erection of a single storey rear extension replacing existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - The Old Farm House Church Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LZ
T1, T2, T3 - Yews - Crown lift over footpath to 2.4m and reduce as in accordance with attached photos.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-08-31
View full details - - 40 Station Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LH
Erection of Wooden pergola and greenhouse forward of the principal elevation (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Land At Station Road Branston Lincoln LN4 1LQ
Application to vary condition 15 (approved plans) of planning permission 22/1339/FUL (Erection of 34 dwellings with associated access, roads, garages, parking & open space).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - 10 Fairleas Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1NW
Proposed single storey side extension and garage conversion. Removal of hedge and replace with timber fence adjacent to footpath (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-05-19
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A brief summary of Branston in Lincolnshire
Branston is a large village located in the civil parish of Branston and Mere within the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated 4 miles southeast of Lincoln along the B1188 road to Sleaford, it serves as the principal settlement in the parish, boasting a population of 4,283 as of 2021. This vibrant community is an important area for planning applications, given its growth and proximity to major transport routes. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,283. It sits within the Branston and Mere district.
Property prices in Branston show an average sale price of £212,692, 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 Branston a particularly low-crime area.
Branston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Heighington, Branston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Branston 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 Branston
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Branston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Branston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Branston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Branston were tree works (9), full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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