How long do planning decisions take near Bulby?

The average planning decision time near Bulby is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bulby?

The planning approval rate near Bulby is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bulby?

The most common type of planning application near Bulby is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bulby?

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Bulby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bulby, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bulby are administered by South Kesteven District Council. View the full South Kesteven District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bulby

Bulby is a hamlet located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, within the civil parish of Irnham, Bulby and Hawthorpe. Positioned west of the A15 and east of the A1, it lies approximately 4 miles (6 km) north-west of Bourne, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its strategic location within the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Kesteven
Parliamentary constituency: Grantham and Bourne
LSOA: South Kesteven 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bulby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bulby.

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 Bulby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Bulby in Lincolnshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bulby a particularly low-crime area.

Bulby 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 Bulby includes 17 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bulby

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Bulby. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bulby.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bulby were outline applications (1).

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