Dunston, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunston, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dunston are administered by North Kesteven District Council. View the full North Kesteven District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dunston
Dunston is a quaint village located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 7 miles southeast of Lincoln. Positioned near the B1188 road, it lies between the villages of Nocton to the north and Metheringham to the south, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to rural development and infrastructure.
Population: 744 (2021)
District: North Kesteven
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
- LSOA: East Lindsey 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunston.
- 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 Dunston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Dunston.
- - Martel Front Street Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2ES
Demolition of existing offshoot and erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Church Hill Lincoln Road Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2EN
Application to discharge conditions 7 (WSI for archaeological remains) & 8 (archaeological building recording) attached to planning permission 22/0519/FUL - Erection of a new dwelling and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Wiloes Middle Street Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2EW
Proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Wiloes Middle Street Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2EW
T1 Cherry - Reduce width by 1m max. on the westerly side of the crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - The Cottage Front Street Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2ES
Replacement entrance porch to side of house and replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Chestnut House Front Street Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2ES
We would like reduce the over extended limbs/branches on a red horse chestnut tree. Ref - N91. Branches facing south west and south east need a reduction of 2 meters, to reduce the weight on the branc
Status: Permitted | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Winslow House Middle Street Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2EW
Minor external and internal alterations to existing outbuilding to form annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-11-03
View full details - - The Old Post Office Middle Street Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2EW
Flowering cherry at the top garden , to reduce by a 1/3 (5ft)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - Brooklands Front Street Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2ES
T1 - Holly - Fell to ground levelT2 - Elder - Fell to ground levelT3 - Sycamore - Fell to ground levelT4 - Sycamore - RetainT5 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Brooklands Front Street Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2ES
Remove and replace current rear lean-to extension, re-flooring of ground floor rooms to install DPM and under floor heating, re-instate original ground and first floor doorways between cottage and hou
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-04-07
View full details - - Newby Vicarage Lane Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2EL
Erection of single storey rear extension and insulated cladding and render, remove chimney and replace with flue (revision to previously approved application 24/0011/HOUS).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Shambles Front Street Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2ES
Change of use of the annex to an independent dwelling (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2023-11-26
View full details - - The Old Post Office Middle Street Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2EW
Apple tree - Pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - Cottage On The Green Chapel Lane Dunston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2ET
T1 Acer - reduce by 3.5m and reshape; T2 Maple - raise crown by 1m, trim fresh growth to shape; T3 Lombardy poplar - reduce height by 6m, reduce spread by 2m (1m each side); T4 Pear tree - prune to cl
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Dunston in Lincolnshire
Dunston is a quaint village located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 7 miles southeast of Lincoln. Positioned near the B1188 road, it lies between the villages of Nocton to the north and Metheringham to the south, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to rural development and infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 744 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Kesteven district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunston a particularly low-crime area.
Dunston has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Metheringham, Dunston, Nocton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Dunston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Metheringham Heath Quarry SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Dunston
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Dunston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dunston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dunston were full planning applications (5), amendments (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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