Grantham, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · Town
About Grantham
Grantham is a prominent market town and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. Nestled along the banks of the River Witham and adjacent to the A1 road, it lies 23 miles south of Lincoln and 22 miles east of Nottingham. As the largest settlement and administrative hub of the district, Grantham had a population of 44,580 as of 2016, making it a key area for planning and development activities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £271,039 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Grantham and Bourne
- LSOA: South Kesteven 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grantham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grantham.
- 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 Grantham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Grantham.
- - 14 Brook Street Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6PS
Fell dead/dying Thorn tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Manthorpe Road Grantham NG31 8FJ
Crown lift and prune Sycamore tree (T5), prune two Pine trees (T6 and T7) (TPO-351).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Wyndham Park Hill Avenue Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9BB
Remove Lime tree (T1) to ground level and reduce crowns of two Beech trees (T2 and T3) (TPO-351).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 37 Castlegate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6SR
Replacement of windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Alford Street Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9BB
Regulation 5 notice of intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Harrowby Lodge Nursing Home 4 Harrowby Lane Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9HX
Submission of details reserved by Biodiversity Net Gain condition of planning permission S25/0149 - Extension and alterations to provide 5no. additional bedrooms to existing nursing home.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 21 North Parade Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8AT
Erection of a detached chalet-bungalow dwelling to the rear of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 15A Swinegate Grantham NG31 6RJ
Submission of details reserved by Condition 4 (Sustainable Building), 5 (Materials) and 8 (Boundary Treatment) of planning permission S22/1984
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 3 Langford Gardens Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8DW
Works to existing conservatory including removal of roof and replace with pitched roof and extension to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 41 Watergate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6NS
Submission of details reserved by conditions 3 (surface/sewage/used water connections) and 4 (details of hard and soft landscaping works) of planning permission S23/2033 (Conversion of public house to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - The Garden Yard Union Street Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6NZ
Replace existing marquee shelter with proposed timber framed shelter with removable side panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - The Rectory 4 Church Street Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6RR
Installation of 10 solar panels to north of private garden area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Harrowby Lodge Nursing Home 4 Harrowby Lane Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9HX
Extension and alterations to provide 5no. additional bedrooms to existing nursing home
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 60 Manthorpe Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8DN
Submission of details in relation to conditions 3 (Joinery) S23/0613 (Restoration and repair of windows, with some replacement windows and window features)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 47 Watergate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6NS
Mixed Species Group- To cut back to boundary line by approx 2m to reduce encroachment on delivery bay.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Rear Of 35 Watergate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6NS
Section 211 Notice for the removal of a Sycamore tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 15 Swinegate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6RJ
Premise licence application.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - 26 Welby Gardens Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8BN
Reduce and reshape 1 x Sycamore by 2m to unblock telephone signal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Rear Of 35 Watergate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6NS
Change of use and alterations to form 2(no.) dwellings and erection of 4(no.) dwellings (to replace demolished unsafe structures).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 25 Watergate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6NS
Change of use from retail (Class E) to hot food takeaway (sui generis).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Grantham in Lincolnshire
Grantham is a prominent market town and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. Nestled along the banks of the River Witham and adjacent to the A1 road, it lies 23 miles south of Lincoln and 22 miles east of Nottingham. As the largest settlement and administrative hub of the district, Grantham had a population of 44,580 as of 2016, making it a key area for planning and development activities.
Property prices in Grantham show an average sale price of £271,039, 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 Grantham a particularly low-crime area.
Grantham 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.
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Planning Activity in Grantham
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Grantham. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Grantham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Grantham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Grantham were full planning applications (26), tree works (25), listed building and heritage (9). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 81 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
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