Irnham, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Irnham, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Irnham are administered by South Kesteven District Council. View the full South Kesteven District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Irnham
Irnham is a village and civil parish located in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, approximately 10 miles southeast of Grantham. Nestled on a high limestone ridge within the Kesteven Uplands, it is bordered by Ingoldsby to the north and Corby Glen to the southwest, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications due to its scenic landscape and strategic location.
Population: 168 (2021)
District: South Kesteven
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: South Kesteven 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Irnham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Irnham.
- 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 Irnham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Irnham.
- - Water Gate House Hawthorpe Road Irnham Lincolnshire NG33 4JG
Replacement outbuilding with glazed link to house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Thurston House 6 Corby Road Irnham Lincolnshire NG33 4JB
Section 211 notice to remove deadwood from Sycamore trees (1, 2 and 3), reduce crown of Cherry tree and remove smaller Cherry tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Dairy Barns 1A Irnham Park Irnham Lincolnshire NG33 4JL
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (external windows), 4 (details of the materials) and 5 (external rooflights) of planning permission S25/0822 - two storey side extension to an existing hab
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - The Old School Corby Road Irnham Lincolnshire NG33 4JB
Submission of details reserved by condition 3 (samples of the materials) of S25/1639 (Change of use of offices to dwelling)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Hartwell Grange 1 Irnham Park Irnham Lincolnshire NG33 4JL
Extension of an existing garage to provide additional vehicular parking, including additional bedroom above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - The Old School Corby Road Irnham Lincolnshire NG33 4JB
Change of use of offices to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Land Between Brook House And 21 Swinstead Road Irnham Lincolnshire NG33 4JD
Erection of a detached dwelling and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Arbury House 9 Irnham Park Irnham Lincolnshire NG33 4JL
Section 211 notice to remove Plum tree T4
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Irnham in Lincolnshire
Irnham is a village and civil parish located in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, approximately 10 miles southeast of Grantham. Nestled on a high limestone ridge within the Kesteven Uplands, it is bordered by Ingoldsby to the north and Corby Glen to the southwest, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications due to its scenic landscape and strategic location. The settlement has a population of approximately 168 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Kesteven district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Irnham a particularly low-crime area.
Irnham 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Irnham includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Irnham 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 Irnham
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Irnham. Of these, 100% 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 Irnham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Irnham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Irnham were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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