Cross Swords The Square Skillington Lincolnshire NG33 5HB Data via plota.co.uk

S26/0798 - Full Planning Permission Refused

Proposal

Proposed change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to two storey four bedroom dwellinghouse (C3) with separate annexe Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
4 May 2026
Validated
11 May 2026
Refused
4 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 4 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Documents 23

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
NG33 5HB
Received
4 May 2026
Validated
11 May 2026
Ward
Isaac Newton Ward
Parish
Skillington Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
6 Jul 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
4 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Morris Architectural Design

Public comments

61comments received
42 objecting19 supporting

69% object · below the UK average of 76%

75 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14904079
Comments by
10 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
South Kesteven
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#244 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

South Kesteven is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #262 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Kesteven decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #100 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #118 of 296
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #262 of 296
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #270 of 296
69%
Minor dwellings approved
110 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
55 decided
1,002
Total decisions
95 refused in the year to March 2026