Skellingthorpe, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skellingthorpe, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Skellingthorpe are administered by Lincoln City Council. View the full Lincoln City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Skellingthorpe
Skellingthorpe is a vibrant village and civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 3,465 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned just 3 miles west of Lincoln, it offers convenient access to surrounding areas, including Saxilby to the southeast and North Hykeham to the northwest, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £212,692 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lincoln
- Parliamentary constituency: Lincoln
- LSOA: Lincoln 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Skellingthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skellingthorpe.
- 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 Skellingthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Skellingthorpe.
- - 3 Jerusalem Road Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UL
Demolition of garage and kitchen and construction of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/0814/HOUS · Received: Wed 01 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 01 Jul 2026 - 3 Jerusalem Road Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UL
Demolition of garage and kitchen and construction of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/0761/TPO · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - 8 Highgate Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5AF
T1 - Sycamore - fell T2 - Sycamore - fell T3 - Sycamore - fell
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 8 Highgate Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5AF
T1 - Sycamore - fell T2 - Sycamore - fell T3 - Sycamore - fell
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 26/0673/TPO · Received: Mon 25 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - 22 Swallow Avenue Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5XL
Oak (T3 on schedule) - Fell dead tree.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 51A Waterloo Lane Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5SN
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - The Rectory Vicarage Drive Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UY
Silver Birch - Remove to ground level due to bleeding canker.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Thistledyke Station Field Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UX
Application for a non-material amendment (increase in extension length by 300mm) following grant of planning permission 25/1506/HOUS - Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Woodlands Station Field Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UX
T1 - Scots Pine - Remove over extended lateral limb of pine that overhangs neighbouring property. Not suitable for reduction due to lack of suitable growth points.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Coach House Old Vicarage Gardens Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5SR
T1 Beech (hydrant.niece.command) Reduce the southern half of the canopy by 3.5m from the longest ends to give clearance of at least 2.5 from the property (not outbuilding). Leaving the southern canopy
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-22
View full details - - 51 Gardenfield Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5TA
Proposed front extension and alterations to property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-07
View full details - - 63 Gardenfield Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5TA
Removal of existing garage and conservatory and erection of flat roof rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 15 Jerusalem Road Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5TW
Erection of first floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Land At Lincoln Road Skellingthorpe Lincoln
Application for a non-material amendment (changes to phase 2C site layout and materials) following grant of planning permission 15/1515/FUL - Proposed housing development for 280 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Manor Rise 2A Lower Church Road Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UZ
T17- Reduce roadside canopy by 2m or nearest natural growth point.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 49B Waterloo Lane Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5SJ
T1- Oak - Side reduce by 1m back to boundary to prevent overhang above neighbours' driveway. T2 & T3 - Oak - Reduce branches encroaching on dwelling by a maximum of 2m to give a good clearance of the
Status: Permitted | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-08-24
View full details - - 56 Swallow Avenue Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5XW
T2 Oak - Remove
Status: Permitted | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Acorn House 2 Old Oak Rise Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5RD
T1 Oak - Crown reduction. Height to be reduced by approximately 1-1.5m to a suitable growth point and spread to be reduced by approximately 1m all the way around (totalling 2m overall spread reduction
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-08-02
View full details - - Pinaceae Old Vicarage Gardens Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5SR
T1 - T3 - Norway Maple - Fell due to over crowding and growing into Giant Sequoias
Status: Withdrawn | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-05-17
View full details - - High Trees Lincoln Road Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UR
Front and rear extensions including raising of roof height to facilitate first floor accommodation with dormer windows and balcony. Erection of detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-04-01
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A brief summary of Skellingthorpe in Lincolnshire
Skellingthorpe is a vibrant village and civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 3,465 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned just 3 miles west of Lincoln, it offers convenient access to surrounding areas, including Saxilby to the southeast and North Hykeham to the northwest, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Skellingthorpe show an average sale price of £212,692, 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 Skellingthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Skellingthorpe includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Skellingthorpe
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Skellingthorpe. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Skellingthorpe maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Skellingthorpe were full planning applications (9), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 30% 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, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.