Spanby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Spanby, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Spanby
Spanby is a village located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, approximately 5 miles south of Sleaford. Once a civil parish with a population of 84 in 1921, Spanby was merged into the parish of Threekingham on 1 April 1931. For those researching planning applications in the area, the village offers a quaint rural setting within the broader context of Threekingham's local governance.
District: North Kesteven
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £269,219 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Sleaford and North Hykeham
- LSOA: North Kesteven 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Spanby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spanby.
- 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 Spanby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Spanby.
- - Hall Farm Spanby Lane Spanby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0BB
Application for lawful development certificate to confirm that development has lawfully commenced following grant of planning permission 26/0668/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Brooklands Spanby Lane Spanby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0BB
Application for a lawful development certificate for an existing use for occupation of the dwelling without complying with condition 3 (agricultural engineering enterprise/ agricultural occupancy) of
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-07-13
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A brief summary of Spanby in Lincolnshire
Spanby is a village located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, approximately 5 miles south of Sleaford. Once a civil parish with a population of 84 in 1921, Spanby was merged into the parish of Threekingham on 1 April 1931. For those researching planning applications in the area, the village offers a quaint rural setting within the broader context of Threekingham's local governance. It sits within the North Kesteven district.
Property prices in Spanby show an average sale price of £269,219, 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 Spanby a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Spanby 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 Spanby
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Spanby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Spanby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Spanby were amendments (2).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.