How many planning applications has South Kesteven District Council received?

South Kesteven District Council received 1,310 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.

How long does South Kesteven District Council take to decide planning applications?

South Kesteven District Council takes an average of 64 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 South Kesteven District Council?

South Kesteven District Council approves 91% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in South Kesteven District Council?

To object to a South Kesteven District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to South Kesteven District Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the South Kesteven District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a South Kesteven District Council planning decision?

Yes. If South Kesteven District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 358 appeals were lodged against South Kesteven District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

South Kesteven District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search South Kesteven District Council planning applications?

You can search South Kesteven District Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the South Kesteven District Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

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Region: East Midlands

About South Kesteven District Council

South Kesteven District Council, located in Lincolnshire, England, oversees a diverse area that includes the towns of Grantham, Bourne, Market Deeping, and Stamford, as well as various villages and rural regions. This council is integral for those researching planning applications, as it manages development and land use across the district's unique blend of urban and rural environments.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to South Kesteven District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for South Kesteven District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in South Kesteven District Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £243,724 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
LSOA: East Lindsey 008B

Crime Statistics

38 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 15
anti-social-behaviour: 12
criminal-damage-arson: 5
burglary: 2
public-order: 2
other-theft: 1
robbery: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in South Kesteven District Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for South Kesteven District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in South Kesteven District Council

1083 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the South Kesteven District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

10 flood monitoring stations near South Kesteven District Council.

Partney (River Lymn)
Boygrift (Tide)
BILSBY GS WITS
CLAYTHORPE GREAT EAU GS
BOYGRIFT TS SUTTON ON SEA
Rainfall station
ALFORD GS WITS
ANDERBY CREEK SLUICE
STOCKWITH MILL GS HAGWORTHINGHAM WITS
WOLDGRIFT DRAIN OUTFALL MABLETHORPE WITS

A brief summary of South Kesteven District Council

The average property sale price in the South Kesteven District Council area is £243,724, based on 50 recent transactions.

The South Kesteven District Council area recorded 38 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There is 1 designated conservation area within the South Kesteven District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: No data available for publication by HE.

The council area encompasses 1083 towns and villages, including Alford, Barton-Upon-Humber, Boston, Bourne, Brigg and Burton-by-Lincoln. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search South Kesteven District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for South Kesteven District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the South Kesteven District Council area. Unlike the official South Kesteven District Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking South Kesteven District Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across South Kesteven District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,310 planning applications South Kesteven District Council received. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in South Kesteven District Council.

At 64 days on average, decisions in South Kesteven District Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in South Kesteven District Council were full planning applications (455), tree works (286), outline applications (168). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 38 large-scale (major) developments, 19 medium-scale applications, 1,253 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

358 planning appeals were lodged against South Kesteven District Council decisions, of which 106 were allowed and 233 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 792 applications
Refused: 58 applications
Withdrawn: 19 applications
Awaiting decision: 441 applications

Related Planning Guides

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