Former Earl Of Dysart School Dysart Road Grantham Data via plota.co.uk

S26/1345 - County Matter Decided

Proposal

For partial demolition of existing building, and development of new school buildings, car park, hardstanding, access roads, soft landscaping and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Jul 2026
Comments to Make
7 Aug 2026

Comments to Make on 7 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Sept 2026

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Important details

Application type
County Matter
Postcode
NG31 7LP
Received
21 Jul 2026
Validated
21 Jul 2026
Ward
Grantham Earlesfield Ward
Parish
Grantham Town Council
Case officer
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Target decision
11 Aug 2026
Decision
Comments to Make
Decision date
7 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 5 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
11 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
South Kesteven
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#244 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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 statistics
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