Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Castle Bytham are administered by South Kesteven District Council. View the full South Kesteven District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Castle Bytham
Castle Bytham is a quaint village and civil parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, featuring approximately 300 houses. Situated 9 miles north of Stamford and west of Bourne, it has a population of 768 residents as recorded in the 2011 census. This charming community may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its small-scale residential development and rural character.
Population: 740 (2021)
District: South Kesteven
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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 Castle Bytham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castle Bytham.
- 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 Castle Bytham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Castle Bytham.
- - Rectory Farm 26 Glen Road Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RJ
Section 211 notice to remove a group of five Conifers to be replaced with more suitable trees for the location. Reduce in height by 5m and reduce the lateral branches by 4m to re-establish a row of be
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 5 Castlegate Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RU
Extension and alteration of existing dwelling and ancillary outbuildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Beaujolais Water Lane Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RT
Section 211 notice to fell dead Larch tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Old Bramley 16 Water Lane Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RT
Section 211 notice to remove Cedar tree in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Hawthorns 9 Castlegate Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RU
Proposed single storey extension to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Capella Cottage 42B Station Road Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4SB
Submission of details reserved by condition 7 (hard and soft landscaping details) of planning permission S22/0196 (application to vary condition 2 of planning permission S17/1315).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 9 Pinfold Road Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RG
Section 211 Notice to remove Ash tree (red dot), reduce and crown-raise other Ash tree (yellow dot), Pollard Goat Willow tree, crown-raise a row of mature mixed species trees (red line) and Pollard ot
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 9 Pinfold Road Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RG
Replacement lean-to structures to detached stone barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 9 Pinfold Road Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RG
Section 211 Notice for removal of small group of self set ash and elder trees
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 2 Water Lane Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RT
Erection of field shelter
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 6 Cumberland Gardens Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4SQ
Section 211 notice in relation to a 2m in height and 1m lateral reduction to Cherry tree in front garden and a 4m reduction in height to two Maple trees along front boundary with neighbouring property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Stoneybrook Cottage 12 Water Lane Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RT
Erection of single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-12-13
View full details - - 5 Pinfold Road Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RG
Erection of two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - Stoneybrook Cottage 12 Water Lane Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RT
Alterations to change roof from mono-pitched to dual pitch, remove window at rear ground floor, insertion of window at side ground floor. Remove existing front window and replace with external door. I
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 2 St Martins Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RH
Felling an old Prunus tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - 20 Station Road Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4SB
Provision of new external steps and handrail
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 20 Station Road Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4SB
Provision of new external steps and handrail
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Castle Bytham in Lincolnshire
Castle Bytham is a quaint village and civil parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, featuring approximately 300 houses. Situated 9 miles north of Stamford and west of Bourne, it has a population of 768 residents as recorded in the 2011 census. This charming community may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its small-scale residential development and rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 740 (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 Castle Bytham a particularly low-crime area.
Castle Bytham 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 Castle Bytham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Castle Bytham Quarry SSSI; 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, Castle Bytham 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 Castle Bytham
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Castle Bytham. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Castle Bytham.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Castle Bytham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Castle Bytham were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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