How long do planning decisions take near Greylees?

The average planning decision time near Greylees is 66 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 Greylees?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Greylees?

The most common type of planning application near Greylees is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Greylees?

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Greylees, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Greylees, Lincolnshire.

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About Greylees

Sleaford, located in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, is a prominent market town and civil parish with a population of 19,807 as of 2021. Situated on the edge of the Fenlands, it lies 11 miles north-east of Grantham and is well-connected by the A17 and A15 roads, as well as Sleaford railway station, which serves the Nottingham to Skegness and Peterborough to Lincoln lines. The town's urban area encompasses the former parish of New Sleaford, along with nearby areas such as Quarrington, Holdingham, and Old Sleaford, making it the largest settlement in the North Kesteven district.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Kesteven
Parliamentary constituency: Sleaford and North Hykeham
LSOA: North Kesteven 011F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Greylees.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Greylees based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Greylees.

- 27 Kinross Road Greylees Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8GB
Erection of single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Ash Villa Willoughby Road Greylees Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8QA
Erection of back-up generator and enclosure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-01-05
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A brief summary of Greylees in Lincolnshire

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

Greylees has one conservation area within its boundaries: Rauceby Hospital. 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 Greylees includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wilsford & Rauceby Warrens SSSI. 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 Greylees

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Greylees. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

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

At 66 days on average, decisions near Greylees slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Greylees were full planning applications (3), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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