South Kesteven is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #262 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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South Kesteven decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #119 of 292

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #155 of 292

42%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #262 of 292

60%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #268 of 292

75%

Minor dwellings approved

102 decided (1-9 homes)

86%

Major dwellings approved

21 decided (10+ homes)

87%

Change of use approved

46 decided

980

Total decisions

97 refused in 2025

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