Hough-on-the-Hill, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hough-on-the-Hill, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hough-on-the-Hill are administered by South Kesteven District Council. View the full South Kesteven District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hough-on-the-Hill
Hough-on-the-Hill is a village and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 399 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned about 7 miles north of Grantham, the parish also includes the hamlets of Gelston and Brandon. Notably, Hough-on-the-Hill sits on a significant elevation, contributing to its distinctive name and landscape.
Population: 449 (2021)
District: South Kesteven
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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 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hough-on-the-Hill.
- 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 Hough-on-the-Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Hough-on-the-Hill.
- WL/2026/00563 - Hough on the Hill
Local Authority Consultation - Hough on the Hill Neighbourhood Development Plan - addendum to the Basic Conditions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Local Authority Consultation | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-06-18 - WL/2026/00101 - Hough on the Hill
Local Authority Consultation - Hough on the Hill Neighbourhood Development Plan
Status: Decided | Type: Local Authority Consultation | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-29 - - Ashleigh High Road Hough On The Hill Lincolnshire NG32 2AZ
Section 211 notice to reduce walnut tree (blue ring) by 2 to 2.5 meters and remove low hanging branch from ash tree (red ring).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Red House Grantham Road Hough On The Hill Lincolnshire NG32 2BQ
Replacement of windows to the main house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Forge Farm House 8 Grantham Road Hough On The Hill Lincolnshire NG32 2BQ
Section 211 Notice to remove 4.no Conifer trees (Cupressus Leylandii) and replace with suitable alternatives.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Park View Grantham Road Hough On The Hill Lincolnshire NG32 2AZ
Change of use and extension, from dwelling (C3) to mixed use comprising mixed C3 and C1 (to be occupied in connection with the adjoining public house/restaurant).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - Gelston Road Hough On The Hill Lincolnshire NG32 2BH
British Telecommunications Plc intends to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus at the above location.
Status: Permitted | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - Park View Grantham Road Hough On The Hill Lincolnshire NG32 2AZ
Change of use and extension, from dwelling (C3) to mixed use comprising mixed C3 and C1 (to be occupied in connection with the adjoining public house/restaurant).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - The Limes Gelston Road Hough On The Hill Lincolnshire NG32 2BQ
Thin alder spinney to rear of house by removing up to 10% of the trees with a stem diameter of less than 100mm when measured at roughly 1.5m from ground level, lift the crowns of the trees directly ar
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Hough-on-the-Hill in Lincolnshire
Hough-on-the-Hill is a village and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 399 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned about 7 miles north of Grantham, the parish also includes the hamlets of Gelston and Brandon. Notably, Hough-on-the-Hill sits on a significant elevation, contributing to its distinctive name and landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 449 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Kesteven district.
Property prices in Hough-on-the-Hill 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 Hough-on-the-Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Hough-on-the-Hill 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hough-on-the-Hill 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 Hough-on-the-Hill
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Hough-on-the-Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hough-on-the-Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hough-on-the-Hill were tree works (2), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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