Metheringham, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Metheringham, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Metheringham
Metheringham is a village and civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 3,605 recorded in the 2011 census. Situated approximately 9 miles south of Lincoln and 10 miles north of Sleaford, the village features a designated conservation area at its centre, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 3,516 (2021)
District: North Kesteven
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £249,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
- LSOA: East Lindsey 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Metheringham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Metheringham.
- 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 Metheringham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Metheringham.
- - 1 Orchard Close Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3DT
Application for a non-material amendment to relocate position of carport following grant of planning permission 26/0186/HOUS - Installation of a car port to the front of the house
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 24 High Street Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3EA
Proposed photovoltaic array to existing pitched tiled roofs and flat roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Land Off Lincoln Road Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3EE
Upgrade pole mounted transformer including replacement of 2 x Poles from 10.5, to be 12m Stouts to support the new transformer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Yellow Brick Road Day Care High Street Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3EA
T1 & T2 - Lime - Repollard to approx. 12ft.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Barn 3 Waneham Farm Sleaford Road Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3DQ
Application under Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order for prior approval for change of use from agricultural barn to 5no. dwellings (C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 43 Kings Road Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3HT
Proposed single storey side and rear extension and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 13 Newton Close Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3EQ
Demolish existing conservatory to front elevation and replace with sunroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 16 & 20 Dunston Road Metheringham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 3ED
Application to discharge condition 3 (scheme for the provision of affordable housing) attached to planning permission 22/0718/FUL - Residential development of 12 no. dwellings, access road, parking/ga
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 16 & 20 Dunston Road Metheringham Lincoln LN4 3ED
Application to discharge conditions 4 (external surfaces of dwellings and garages) & 17 (boundary treatments) attached to application Residential development of 12 no. dwellings, access road, parking/
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Metheringham in Lincolnshire
Metheringham is a village and civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 3,605 recorded in the 2011 census. Situated approximately 9 miles south of Lincoln and 10 miles north of Sleaford, the village features a designated conservation area at its centre, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,516 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Kesteven district.
Property prices in Metheringham show an average sale price of £249,620, 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 Metheringham a particularly low-crime area.
Metheringham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Blankney, Metheringham, Dunston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Metheringham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Metheringham Heath Quarry SSSI. 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, Metheringham 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 Metheringham
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Metheringham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Metheringham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Metheringham were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.