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House prices in North Kesteven District Council: average £242,834, +2.6% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has North Kesteven District Council received?
North Kesteven District Council received 1,258 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 97%.
How long does North Kesteven District Council take to decide applications?
North Kesteven District Council takes an average of 49 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for North Kesteven District Council?
North Kesteven District Council approves 97% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in North Kesteven District Council?
Submit your representation to North Kesteven District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the North Kesteven District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a North Kesteven District Council planning decision?
Yes. If North Kesteven District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 238 appeals were lodged against North Kesteven District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 17% success rate.

Planning data sourced from North Kesteven District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About North Kesteven District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the North Kesteven District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

North Kesteven District Council, located in Sleaford, oversees a diverse area in Lincolnshire that includes the town of North Hykeham, adjacent to Lincoln, as well as a variety of villages and picturesque rural landscapes. This council plays a vital role in managing planning applications, making it essential for anyone researching development opportunities in this part of England.

The council area encompasses 110 towns and villages, including North Hykeham and Sleaford. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, North Kesteven District Council received 1,258 planning applications. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (246), tree works (168), discharge of conditions (114). 22 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

238 planning appeals were lodged against North Kesteven District Council decisions, of which 35 were allowed and 176 were dismissed (17% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for North Kesteven District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the North Kesteven District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.