Heckington Fen Solar Park East Heckington Lincolnshire
Registered
26/0438/DCOREQ
Description
Application to discharge Requirement 3 (Phasing written scheme) of Heckington Fen Solar Park. Development Consent Order reference EN010123 (erection of solar farm and associated infrastructure including battery storage, substations, inverters and cable connection to Bicker Fen substation).
6.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#82 of 282
North Kesteven ranks #138 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
North Kesteven decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #4 of 282
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #5 of 282
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #138 of 282
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #175 of 282
90%
Minor dwellings approved
71 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
31 decided
637
Total decisions
18 refused in 2025