Sleaford, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Sleaford are administered by North Kesteven District Council. View the full North Kesteven District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sleaford
Sleaford, a market town in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, boasts a population of 19,807 as of 2021, making it the largest settlement in the area. Located on the edge of the Fenlands, it lies 11 miles north-east of Grantham and is well-connected via the A17 and A15 roads, as well as Sleaford railway station, which serves key routes to Nottingham, Skegness, Peterborough, and Lincoln. The town's urban area encompasses surrounding communities such as Quarrington, Holdingham, and Old Sleaford, making it a focal point for planning developments in the region.
Population: 19,815 (2021)
District: North Kesteven
Website: http://www.sleaford.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £254,548 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Sleaford and North Hykeham
- LSOA: North Kesteven 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sleaford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sleaford.
- 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 Sleaford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Sleaford.
- - 11 Market Place Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7SR
Replacement of existing signage with 2 x non-illuminated lettering and logo applied to painted timber fascia panel
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/0770/LBC · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 11 Market Place Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7SR
Replacement of existing signage with 2 x non-illuminated lettering and logo applied to painted timber fascia panel
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 17 The Paddock Westgate Park Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7WB
T1 Lime - Side everything (4m in length and not more than 400mm in diameter) overhanging the boundary fence up to, and including, the first major limb at approximately 18ft above the ground.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/0767/TPO · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 17 The Paddock Westgate Park Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7WB
T1 Lime - Side everything (4m in length and not more than 400mm in diameter) overhanging the boundary fence up to, and including, the first major limb at approximately 18ft above the ground.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-17 - 26/0717/TPO · Received: Wed 03 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - 20 The Paddock Westgate Park Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7WB
Lime tree - Prune lowest laterals on North side to give 2m clearance of ariel and roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-08 - - The Manor House 33 Northgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7BX
Siting of blue information plaque
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 20 The Paddock Westgate Park Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7WB
Lime Tree - prune the lowest laterals on the north side to give 2m clearance of aeriel and roof
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 20 The Paddock Westgate Park Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7WB
Lime tree - Prune lowest laterals on North side to give 2m clearance of ariel and roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/0709/TPO · Received: Wed 03 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 03 Jun 2026 - 20 The Paddock Westgate Park Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7WB
Lime Tree - prune the lowest laterals on the north side to give 2m clearance of aeriel and roof
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/0661/TPO · Received: Thu 21 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 29 May 2026 - 86A Westgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7PP
Pine tree (base of the tree sits within St Georges Academy grounds) - Remove 2 overhanging branches back to the trunk.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-05-29 - - Land Adjacent To No.1 Ickworth Road Sleaford NG34 7LJ
Application for a non-material amendment (addition of utility room door and glazing reduced to front door to half glazed) following grant of planning permission 25/0771/FUL - Erection of 1no detached
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 25B Southgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7SY
Application to discharge conditions 2 (archaeological watching brief), 3 (historic building recording), 4 (biodiversity gain plan), 5 (ecological mitigation & enhancement plan), 6 (tree and shrub plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Sessions House 1 Market Place Sleaford NG34 7SD
Replacement of fire damaged original lath and plaster ceiling , replace the badly fire damaged internal lath and plaster ceiling within the main hall and West stairwell around the rooflight (RL01) wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Libertas 23 Northgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7BX
T1 - Wellingtonia - Removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Nationwide 1 Northgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7EL
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 10A & 10B Market Place Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7SR
Proposed internal changes only to provide and improve layouts and facilities for a children's role-play centre with a cafe and party areas
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land Adjacent To No.1 Ickworth Road Sleaford NG34 7LJ
Application to discharge conditions 6 (construction method statement) and 8 (landscaping plan) of planning permission 25/0771/FUL -Erection of 1no detached dwelling (custom self build)(revised plans)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 58 London Road Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7LH
Proposed garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 26 Market Place Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7SB
Erection of 5 x fascia signs and 6 x window manifestations
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Sleaford New Corps Hall Grantham Road Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7NB
180mm high individual lettering fixed to brickwork above door, logo in door fanlight, logo on aluminium plate with white background in existing circular opening.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-13
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A brief summary of Sleaford in Lincolnshire
Sleaford, a market town in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, boasts a population of 19,807 as of 2021, making it the largest settlement in the area. Located on the edge of the Fenlands, it lies 11 miles north-east of Grantham and is well-connected via the A17 and A15 roads, as well as Sleaford railway station, which serves key routes to Nottingham, Skegness, Peterborough, and Lincoln. The town's urban area encompasses surrounding communities such as Quarrington, Holdingham, and Old Sleaford, making it a focal point for planning developments in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 19,815 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Kesteven district.
Property prices in Sleaford show an average sale price of £254,548, 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 Sleaford a particularly low-crime area.
Sleaford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sleaford. 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, Sleaford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sleaford.gov.uk/. 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 Sleaford
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Sleaford. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sleaford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Sleaford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sleaford were full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (13), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
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