Stamford, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stamford, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Stamford are administered by South Kesteven District Council. View the full South Kesteven District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stamford
Stamford, a market town and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, boasts a population of approximately 20,645 as of 2019. Renowned for its rich architectural heritage, the town features a mix of 17th- and 18th-century stone buildings, traditional timber-framed structures, and five medieval parish churches, making it a key area for planning applications related to conservation and heritage.
Population: 20,750 (2021)
District: South Kesteven
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £474,520 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rutland
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: Rutland 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stamford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stamford.
- 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 Stamford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
75 planning applications found near Stamford.
- - Rock Lodge 1 Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2RH
The trees are on the Casterton Road side of the property and are growing into phone lines. We are seeking permission to trim them so they do not interfere with the phone lines. We plan to contact a su
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Opposite Of Jadine St Clements Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2LY
Telecoms Notification
Status: Permitted | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 8 Rock Terrace Scotgate Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2YJ
Submission of details reserved by Condition 11 (photographic survey)of listed building consent S26/0036
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 26/002128/DISCHG - Land To The North Of
Langley Bush Road
Upton
Stamford
Discharge of conditions C3 (external surfaces), C4 (bat boxes), C5 (external lig
Status: Undecided | Type: Compliance with Planning Condition(s) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-27 - - 19 Cliff Crescent Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1AQ
Non-material amendment to planning permission S25/2461 to change approved white render to a composite slate wall cladding in light stone colour and remove approved small side elevation window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - The London Inn 4 St Johns Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2DB
Application for a pavement café licence - public notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 16 Casterton Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2YL
Section 211 notice to remove two Silver Birch trees (A and B).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 38 Broad Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1PX
Replacement shop frontage, installation of solar panels, air source heat pump and external lighting
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 38 Broad Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1PX
Internal and external alterations to existing property to facilitate change of use
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 1 Victoria Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1HB
Single storey rear extension with pitched roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Brownes Hospital Broad Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1PF
Alterations to existing fixed rooflight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 7 Brownes Hospital Broad Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1PF
Adaptation of existing rooflight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 4 Brownes Hospital Broad Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1PF
Internal alterations to existing flat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The Old Rectory 8 St Peters Hill Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2PE
Erection of a freestanding powder coated aluminium panel sided glasshouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Montaigne New Cross Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1AH
Single storey side extension and alterations to frontage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 32 Casterton Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2YL
Garage roof replacement from flat to pitched with new garage door and front floor, external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 71 Queens Walk Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2QF
Non-material amendment to planning permission S25/1293 to amend entrance door on the front elevation and amend the door and remove kitchen window on the rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 32 Casterton Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2YL
Submission of details reserved by condition 3 (joinery works) of planning permission S25/2368 (Installation of replacement of windows and rear door).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 8 High Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2AL
Change of use of 1st and 2nd floor to 2no dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - First And Second Floors 8 High Street Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2AL
Internal and external alterations to facilate change of use of 1st and 2nd floors to form 2no. dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-04
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A brief summary of Stamford in Lincolnshire
Stamford, a market town and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, boasts a population of approximately 20,645 as of 2019. Renowned for its rich architectural heritage, the town features a mix of 17th- and 18th-century stone buildings, traditional timber-framed structures, and five medieval parish churches, making it a key area for planning applications related to conservation and heritage. The Town has a population of approximately 20,750 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Kesteven district.
Property prices in Stamford show an average sale price of £474,520, 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 Stamford a particularly low-crime area.
Stamford 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, Stamford 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 Stamford
In the last 24 months, 126 planning applications were submitted near Stamford. Of these, 93% 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 Stamford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Stamford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stamford were full planning applications (49), tree works (28), listed building and heritage (24). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 68 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 53 applications
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