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Planning in South Kesteven

Applications
2,143
received, last 2 years
Approved
91%
1,057 of 1,123 decided, last 2 years
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average, last 2 years

House prices in South Kesteven District Council: average £260,359, +3.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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From South Kesteven District Council's planning register. Figures cover the last 2 years; newest application received 23 Oct 2026.

Around South Kesteven

Main towns

Grantham 135 applications in the last 12 monthsStamford 126 applications in the last 12 monthsDeeping Gate 55 applications in the last 12 monthsBourne 43 applications in the last 12 monthsHarlaxton 33 applications in the last 12 monthsCorby Glen 21 applications in the last 12 monthsLong Bennington 20 applications in the last 12 monthsBarrowby 19 applications in the last 12 monthsWitham on the Hill 19 applications in the last 12 monthsBillingborough 18 applications in the last 12 monthsUffington 17 applications in the last 12 monthsLangtoft 16 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in the last 12 months.

Postcode districts

PE9 284 applications in the last 12 monthsNG31 269 applications in the last 12 monthsNG32 183 applications in the last 12 monthsPE10 169 applications in the last 12 monthsPE6 142 applications in the last 12 monthsNG33 128 applications in the last 12 monthsNG23 55 applications in the last 12 monthsNG34 37 applications in the last 12 months

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About South Kesteven

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.

To comment on or object to a live application, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline. You can also search South Kesteven District Council's planning register directly.

The council area covers 148 towns and villages, including Bourne, Grantham, Market Deeping and Stamford.

The most common types were full planning applications (518), tree works (332), outline applications (179). 43 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

59 planning appeals were lodged against South Kesteven District Council decisions, of which 19 were allowed and 40 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications has South Kesteven District Council received?
South Kesteven District Council received 2,143 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.
How long does South Kesteven District Council take to decide applications?
South Kesteven District Council takes an average of 60 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, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in South Kesteven District Council?
Submit your representation to South 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 South Kesteven District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a South Kesteven District Council planning decision?
Yes. If South Kesteven District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 59 appeals were lodged against South Kesteven District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.