South Kesteven is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #262 out of 296. 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 (94%) 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, the year to March 2026

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #100 of 296

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #118 of 296

43%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #262 of 296

60%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #270 of 296

69%

Minor dwellings approved

110 decided (1-9 homes)

90%

Major dwellings approved

20 decided (10+ homes)

87%

Change of use approved

55 decided

1,002

Total decisions

95 refused in the year to March 2026