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Planning in Sleaford

Approved
93%
27 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sleaford in the last 24 months, from North Kesteven District Council's planning register.

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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. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sleaford 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sleaford.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sleaford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Sleaford. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), listed building and heritage (11), discharge of conditions (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sleaford?
In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Sleaford. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sleaford?
The average planning decision time near Sleaford is 58 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 Sleaford?
The planning approval rate near Sleaford is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sleaford?
The most common type of planning application near Sleaford is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sleaford?
You can search and track planning applications near Sleaford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.