8 Grove Street Great Hale Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9JY Data via plota.co.uk

26/0126/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Change of use and conversion from Class E(shop) to dwelling, including the addition of a second floor and single storey side extension. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jan 2026
Validated
10 Feb 2026
Consultation
13 Apr 2026
Refused
13 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 13 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
NG34 9JY
Received
29 Jan 2026
Validated
10 Feb 2026
Ward
Heckington Rural
Parish
Great Hale
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Apr 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
13 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
17 Feb 2026
Consultation
13 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
North Kesteven
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#79 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

North Kesteven ranks #117 out of 296 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.

More permissive than most councils
99% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Kesteven decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #4 of 296
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #6 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #117 of 296
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #193 of 296
90%
Minor dwellings approved
67 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
97%
Change of use approved
36 decided
631
Total decisions
19 refused in the year to March 2026