Heckington Fen Solar Park East Heckington Lincolnshire
Pending
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).
North Kesteven
Planning Authority Score
6.6/10
Good
#75 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
North Kesteven ranks #114 out of 292 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.
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North Kesteven decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #4 of 292
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #5 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #114 of 292
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #181 of 292
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