How long do planning decisions take near South Hykeham?

The average planning decision time near South Hykeham is 61 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 South Hykeham?

The planning approval rate near South Hykeham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near South Hykeham?

The most common type of planning application near South Hykeham is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near South Hykeham?

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South Hykeham, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near South Hykeham, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in South Hykeham are administered by North Kesteven District Council. View the full North Kesteven District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About South Hykeham

South Hykeham is a village and civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 835 as of the 2011 census. Situated approximately 3 miles south-west of Lincoln along the A1434 road, it became an independent civil parish in 1991 after previously being part of Aubourn Haddington and South Hykeham. The village is now integrated into the broader Lincoln Urban Area and shares a boundary with North Hykeham, making it an important consideration for local planning applications.

Population: 1,246 (2021)

District: North Kesteven

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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 011H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near South Hykeham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Hykeham.

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 South Hykeham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near South Hykeham.

- Trees Situated In To The North And West Boundary Hedgerows Of Field Ref No: 55, Adjacent To Long Lane. South Hykeham.
Trees 1 - 9, as identified and detailed on accompanying documents. Permission sought to make good inappropriate pruning works recently undertaken. See tree survey and works.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-12
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- Land To The Rear Of 1 Beck Lane South Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9PQ
Removal of 95m of hedgerow to allow access for large agricultural machinery.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-01-20
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- 2A Wath Lane South Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9PG
T1 - Sycamore - Reduce the new growth back by 6-8ft to previous points to maintain the height and to previous pruning points of the crown. T2 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce the height and spread of the who
Status: Permitted | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-11-08
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- 6 Wath Lane South Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9PG
Proposed first floor extension to create extra storey and rear and side extension to create Annex
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of South Hykeham in Lincolnshire

Property prices in South Hykeham 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 South Hykeham a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in South Hykeham

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near South Hykeham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Hykeham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 61 days on average, decisions near South Hykeham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near South Hykeham were full planning applications (4), tree works (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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