How long do planning decisions take near Marston?

The average planning decision time near Marston is 59 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 Marston?

The planning approval rate near Marston is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Marston?

The most common type of planning application near Marston is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Marston?

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Marston, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Marston, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Marston are administered by South Kesteven District Council. View the full South Kesteven District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Marston

Marston is a quaint village and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 360 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated just 5 miles north of Grantham and 8 miles southeast of Newark, it is also conveniently located 1.5 miles north of the A1, near Long Bennington, making it an area of interest for planning applications and rural development opportunities.

Population: 349 (2021)

District: South Kesteven

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Town Insights

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 009A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Marston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Marston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Marston.

- 6 Bridge Street Marston Lincolnshire NG32 2HL
Sub-division of number 6 to form a pair of semi-detached dwellings with two storey rear and single storey side extensions, modified access and ancillary outbuilding & car port.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-01-24
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A brief summary of Marston in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Marston 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 Marston a particularly low-crime area.

Marston 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 Marston

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Marston. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Marston.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Marston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Marston were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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