How long do planning decisions take near Cold Harbour?

The average planning decision time near Cold Harbour is 91 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 Cold Harbour?

The planning approval rate near Cold Harbour is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cold Harbour?

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

How can I track planning applications near Cold Harbour?

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Cold Harbour, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cold Harbour, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

About Cold Harbour

Old Somerby is a village and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, approximately 3 miles southeast of Grantham. Situated along the B1176 road, the village center is about 1 mile east of its junction with the A52 and B6403, making it easily accessible and well-connected, particularly near the East Coast Main Line. This strategic location may influence planning applications related to transport and infrastructure development in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £282,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Kesteven
Parliamentary constituency: Grantham and Bourne
LSOA: South Kesteven 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cold Harbour.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cold Harbour based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Cold Harbour.

- Follow's Caravan Park Mary Lane Cold Harbour Grantham NG31 7TX
Creation of additional highway access to transit caravan site with entry gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-01-12
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A brief summary of Cold Harbour in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Cold Harbour show an average sale price of £282,990, 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 Cold Harbour a particularly low-crime area.

Cold Harbour 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 Cold Harbour includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Cold Harbour 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 Cold Harbour

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Cold Harbour. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cold Harbour may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Cold Harbour were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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