How long do planning decisions take near Waddington?

The average planning decision time near Waddington is 50 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 Waddington?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Waddington?

The most common type of planning application near Waddington is amendment applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Waddington?

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Waddington, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Waddington, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

About Waddington

Waddington is a village and civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 4 miles south of Lincoln along the A607 Grantham Road. The village is notably associated with RAF Waddington and had a population of 6,122 according to the 2011 census, reflecting a slight increase from 6,086 in 2001. This growth and its strategic location may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.

Population: 6,830 (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: North Kesteven
Parliamentary constituency: Sleaford and North Hykeham
LSOA: North Kesteven 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Waddington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Waddington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Waddington.

- 11 Mere Road Waddington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9NX
Erection of single storey detached office/garden room (Part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2023-11-30
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A brief summary of Waddington in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Waddington 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 Waddington a particularly low-crime area.

Waddington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Waddington. 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.

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Planning Activity in Waddington

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Waddington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

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

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Waddington were amendments (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).

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