South Witham, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Witham, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About South Witham
South Witham is a village and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 1,533 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned 10 miles south of Grantham, east of Melton Mowbray, and north of Oakham, it is conveniently situated near the borders of Leicestershire and Rutland, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,589 (2021)
District: South Kesteven
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: South Kesteven 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Witham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Witham.
- 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 Witham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near South Witham.
- - 25 Hillview Road South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5QW
Section 211 notice to cut down Cedar tree (T5) to ground level and reduce crown of two Sycamore trees (T1 and T2) and two Silver Birch trees (T3 and T4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - The Angel Inn 13 Church Street South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5PJ
Section 211 Notice to fully remove an overgrown Conifer tree. The tree is currently causing property damage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 1 Church Lane South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5PL
Section 211 notice to reduce Apple tree T1 and Pear tree T2 overall crown by approximately one third. Trim and reshape Holly tree T3.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 5 Launds Green South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5PX
Installation of 1st floor side window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 27 Hillview Road South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5QW
Section 211 notice to reduce Laburnum (T1), Acacia (T2) and Willow (T3) trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Wistow Cottage 21 - 23 High Street South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5QB
Reduce height and cap chimney stack
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-04-21
View full details - - 31 Hillview Road South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5QW
T1 - Silver birch. Reduce and reshape by 1.5 metres in spread and 2 metres in height. Prune back from neighbours crown thin smaller, internal growth. Crown raise 2x smaller lower branches back to stem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 31 Hillview Road South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5QW
T1 - Silver birch. Reduce and reshape by 1.5 metres in spread and 2 metres in height. Prune back from neighbours crown thin smaller, internal growth. Crown raise 2x smaller lower branches back to stem
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 17 Church Street South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5PJ
Remove left hand stem (southerly) and stem over pond of Cherry-Plum (T1), reduce remaining crown height by 4m and spread by upto 1.5m. Reduce spread of Maple (T2) growing towards roof by upto 1m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - 17 Church Street South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5PJ
Remove left hand stem (southerly) and stem over pond of Cherry-Plum (T1), reduce remaining crown height by 4m and spread by upto 1.5m. Reduce spread of Maple (T2) growing towards roof by upto 1m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - 4 Water Lane South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5PH
T1 Beech to have lower overhanging branches removed - branches are each no more than 2 inches in diameter to provide better clearance to property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Coverley Barn Church Street South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5PL
T1 and T2 pine trees to be crown raised by 1m above the roof. T3 cherry to be fully crown reduced by approximately 1-2 meters. T4 and T5 willow to be removed. G1 is a group of chestnut trees, all tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of South Witham in Lincolnshire
South Witham is a village and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 1,533 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned 10 miles south of Grantham, east of Melton Mowbray, and north of Oakham, it is conveniently situated near the borders of Leicestershire and Rutland, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,589 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Kesteven district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Witham a particularly low-crime area.
South Witham 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, South Witham 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 South Witham
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near South Witham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Witham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 South Witham were tree works (4), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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