What's changing near LN6 8QY
Within 2 km, around North Hykeham North in North Kesteven. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
11new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+2.8%like-for-like prices in North Hykeham North, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.2%)
+7%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesSchool openedSchool closedExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 8 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
13homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 34 m²
18since energy certificates began (2008)
0in LN6 8QY itself
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
1storm overflows within 2 km
182hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
17spill events counted
Environment Agency event duration monitoring, 2025 annual return (OGL; © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026). Overflows release diluted sewage into rivers and the sea when sewers are overwhelmed, mostly after heavy rain.
Solar, wind and battery projects within 10 km
27 planned, approved or being built and 4 running (47 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
North Kesteven Sports Centre, Moor Lane - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Jul 2024
1.2 km away - Battery storage
Sewage Pumping Station, Rookery Lane - Micro Energy StorageApproved, not yet built · 200 kW
Oct 2024
2.1 km away - Solar farm
Whisby Quarry, Eagle Road - Solar ArrayApproved, not yet built · 18 MW
Sept 2025
4.3 km away - Solar farm
Ferry Lane, Skellingthorpe - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 20 MW
May 2026
5.3 km away - Rooftop solar
Lincoln Bowl, Washingborough Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 210 kW
Sept 2024
5.4 km away - Battery storage
Burton Lane - Micro Energy StorageApproved, not yet built · 200 kW
Dec 2024
6.2 km away - Solar farm
Fosse Green EnergyPlanning application in · 350 MW
Jul 2025
6.3 km away - Battery storage
Fosse Green EnergyPlanning application in
Jul 2025
6.3 km away - Rooftop solar
David Lloyd Leisure, Burton Waters - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 310 kW
Aug 2023
6.7 km away - Rooftop solar
Crofton Drive - Solar Photovoltaic PanelsApproved, not yet built · 430 kW
Mar 2025
7.0 km away - Rooftop solar
Road and street works within 1 km
9 permitted works running now or planned, 1 of them major.
- Major
Doddington Road, LincolnWorks for Rail Purposes · NETWORK RAIL · Road closure
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
750 m away - Standard
Newark Road, North HykehamRemedial works · CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
150 m away - Standard
Matlock Drive, North HykehamRemedial works · National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) · Multi-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
600 m away - Standard
Freeman Road, North HykehamDiversionary works · National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
650 m away - Standard
Gleedale, North HykehamRemedial works · National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
650 m away - Standard
Doddington Avenue, LincolnHighway improvement works · LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL · Give and take
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
750 m away - Minor
Doddington Road, LincolnHighway improvement works · LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL · Two-way signals
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
700 m away - Minor
Doddington Road, LincolnHighway improvement works · LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL · Stop/go boards
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
700 m away - Minor
Exchange Road, North HykehamUtility repair and maintenance works · ANGLIAN WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Feb 2027 to Feb 2027
900 m away
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Decision
Fosse Green Energy Generating Stations · The Scheme is located in Lincolnshire CC and North Kesteven DC land approximately 9km SW of Lincoln application due 18 July 2025
6.3 km away - Decided
One Earth Solar Farm Generating Stations · Land surrounding the River Trent, north of South Clifton, east of Skegby, west of Thorney. decided Jul 2026
12.4 km away - Decided
West Burton Solar ProjectGenerating Stations · West Burton 1-3 land parcels located to the south of Sturton by Stow and south east of Marton. decided Jan 2025
12.5 km away - Pre-application
H2East Pipeline: Humber to NottinghamshireGas Transporter Pipe-lines · Located between North Killingholme and Immingham on the Humber and extending to
Newark in Nottinghamshire, via Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire, and High Marnham and Kirton in Nottinghamshire application due December 2028
12.6 km away - Decided
Springwell Solar FarmGenerating Stations · The Site is located within the administrative boundary of North Kesteven District Council and in the County of Lincolnshire. decided Apr 2026
15.2 km away - Decided
Cottam Solar ProjectGenerating Stations · Cottam 1 land parcel located to the east of Willingham by Stow, Normanby by Stow and Stow.
Transport schemes within 20 km
None on our list yet. We're starting with recently opened and under-construction rail schemes.
Running nearest: Lincoln EFW (energy from waste, 1.5 km); Lincoln Landfill Scheme (landfill gas, 1.6 km); Leverton Farm - Energy Barn (battery storage, 7.4 km); Branston solar park (solar farm, 7.6 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.