How long do planning decisions take near Dorrington?

The average planning decision time near Dorrington is 49 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 Dorrington?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Dorrington?

The most common type of planning application near Dorrington is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dorrington?

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Dorrington, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dorrington, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

About Dorrington

Dorrington is a village and civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. Positioned 1.2 miles south of Digby and north of Ruskington, it lies to the east of the B1188 road, which forms part of its parish boundaries. The nearest town, Sleaford, is approximately 4 miles to the south, making Dorrington a well-connected community for planning and development inquiries.

Population: 361 (2021)

District: North Kesteven

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Area Information

Admin district: North Kesteven
Parliamentary constituency: Sleaford and North Hykeham
LSOA: North Kesteven 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dorrington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dorrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Dorrington.

- Farmacy Services Centre 77 Sleaford Road Dorrington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3PU
G1 - Long L shaped row of trees - Reduce trees away from buildings to give 2.5 metres clearance from start of office building down to end of warehouse building - Area marked in Doc 1- Labelled map in
Status: Permitted | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-11-01
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- Land To The Rear Of 24-34 Main Street Dorrington Lincoln
Application to vary condition 2 (materials) and condition 5 (approved plans) re planning permission 20/0822/RESM (Reserved matters application for the erection of 4 no. dwellings (details of appearanc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Dorrington in Lincolnshire

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

Dorrington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bloxholm. 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.

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Planning Activity in Dorrington

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Dorrington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

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

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Dorrington were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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