Skillington, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skillington, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Skillington
Skillington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a 2021 population of 314. Positioned 1.5 miles west of the A1 road and 6 miles south of Grantham, it is also within close proximity to the Leicestershire border, making it an interesting area for planning applications and rural development initiatives.
Population: 314 (2021)
District: South Kesteven
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £271,039 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: South Kesteven 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Skillington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skillington.
- 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 Skillington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Skillington.
- - Street Record Grantham Road Skillington Lincolnshire
Section 211 notice to reduce Sycamore tree and two Hazel trees back from wall to give 0.5m clearance, in accordance with BS3998.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Halfway House Back Lane Skillington Lincolnshire NG33 5EX
Remove broken limb from Beech tree (T1), shorten adjacent limb by 3-4m and shorten adjacent Sycamore tree limb by 3-4m. (TPO - 281).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 1 Sproxton Road Skillington Lincolnshire NG33 5HR
Section 73 to vary Condition 2 (approved plans) of S20/1917 (The construction of a pair of semi detached cottages with three bedrooms).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-06-23
View full details - - St James's Church Park Lane Skillington Lincolnshire NG33 5HH
084 P - clear the church property boundary (roof) by 1m and crown lift to a maximum 3m round the tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Skillington in Lincolnshire
Skillington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a 2021 population of 314. Positioned 1.5 miles west of the A1 road and 6 miles south of Grantham, it is also within close proximity to the Leicestershire border, making it an interesting area for planning applications and rural development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 314 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Kesteven district.
Property prices in Skillington show an average sale price of £271,039, 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 Skillington a particularly low-crime area.
Skillington 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, Skillington 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 Skillington
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Skillington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Skillington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Skillington were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), 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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