Planning Applications 2026

Planning Applications

The details of the latest Planning Applications being considered by Helpringham Parish Council for 2026 will be detailed here.  The Parish Council is invited to comment on Planning Applications and Tree Preservation Orders submitted within the Parish of Helpringham; residents are encouraged to make their own comments direct to the District Council and can view the application by inserting the planning reference here .

Brief details of applications sent to the Parish Council for comment from NKDC planning are published below

Date application received 

4th August 2026

Address

Land North Of A52, South East Of Scredington And South West Of Helpringham

Planning reference

26/0914/FUL

Brief planning description  

Continued retention of 10 no. groundwater monitoring boreholes and their associated headworks for a temporary period, in connection with the proposed Lincolnshire Reservoir (until 31 December 2029)

The above planning application has been received by the District Council on 30th July 2026, The application can be viewed online at www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/planningonline, enter theplanning application reference in to the search box. Any comments which your Council wish tomake must be received by the District Council by August 28th, 2026 otherwise they may not be taken into account because of the time-scales in which we have to operate.You can make comment on the application via Planning Online, simply log in to your account and the comments will automatically come to us. Or alternatively you can email your comments to planning@n-kesteven.gov.uk

PC Comments to NKDC

 
Date response sent  
NKDC Decision/Status

 

Date application received 

22 July 26

Address

Hts Vehicle Sales Ltd Station Road Helpringham Sleaford Lincolnshire

Planning reference

26/0774/FUL

Brief planning description  

Erection of an extension to existing workshop. The application can be viewed online at www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/planningonline, enter the planning application reference in to the search box. Any comments which your Council wish to make must be received by the District Council by August 15th, 2026 otherwise they may not be taken into account because of the time-scales in which we have to operate.

PC Comments to NKDC

 
Date response sent  
NKDC Decision/Status

Date application received 

2nd June 2026

Address

Fulforth Farm South Drove Helpringham

Planning reference

26/0639/PNND

Brief planning description  

Application under Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted

Development) Order for prior approval for change of use from agricultural barn to 3, two storey dwellings with associated garden amenity space. The purpose of the Prior Approval procedure is to determine whether or not any further approval is required, therefore, it is not subject to the usual consultation process as the Council is only provided with 56 days in which to make a decision. You can track the application online at www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/planningonline.

PC Comments to NKDC

It was resolved to support the application. 
Date response sent 11 Jun 26
NKDC Decision/Status

Date application received 

5 May 26

Address

Devonport Farm North Drove Helpringham Sleaford Lincolnshire

Planning reference

26/0476/FUL

Brief planning description  

Proposed change of use from agricultural barn to dwelling house with extension

The application can be viewed online at www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/planningonline enter the

planning application reference in to the search box.

PC Comments to NKDC

no observations were made and it was resolved to support the application.
Date response sent 14 May 26
NKDC Decision/Status

               

Date application received 

3rd March 2026

Address

The Mill 38 High Gate Helpringham Sleaford Lincolnshire

Planning reference

26/0239/LBC & 26/0238/HOUS

Brief planning description  

Proposal: Listed Building Consent for the extensions and alterations to include:

Erection of oak framed porch to side elevation, new window openings and rooflights, first floor conversion to create two bedrooms, en-suite and dressing area, and alterations to internal layout.

PC Comments to NKDC

The Council supported the application
Date response sent 13 Mar 26
NKDC Decision/Status

The above mentioned planning application has recently been determined. The decisionnotice can be viewed online at www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/planningonline. After consideration of the planning issues, it was resolved to approve the application. (24 Apr 26)       

Date application received 

18th February 2026

Address

Land To The South East Of Sleaford Lincolnshire

Planning reference

26/0160/FUL

Brief planning description  

Proposal: Retention of 45 monitoring Boreholes and their associated headworks (retrospective)

PC Comments to NKDC

The Council supported the application
Date response sent 13 Mar 26
NKDC Decision/Status

                                                                                                   

Date application received 

19h February 2026

Address

4 George Street, Helpringham, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0RS

Planning reference

26/0217/TCA

Brief planning description  

Notification of Intended Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

T1 - Conifer - reduce by 2.5m

T2 - Acer - Reduce by 1.5m

T3 - Chestnut - reduce by 3m (and not more than

60mm diameter) and clear from wires by 1.5m

T4 - Elder - Reduce by 1m and shape

Conifer hedge - reduce to the height of the apex of

workshop roof. Side both lateral canopies square.

PC Comments to NKDC

The Council supported the application
Date response sent 13 Mar 26
NKDC Decision/Status