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South Kesteven planning applications
2,535 applications. 93% approved. 63 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,535 planning applications from South Kesteven. 544 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 93% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
South Kesteven takes a median of 64 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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S26/1508 Awaiting decision
Julyas House Carlby Road Greatford Lincolnshire PE9 4PR
The two trees shown are now in considerable decline suffering from Ash die-back and frequently dropping limbs. We are seeking permission to reduce them down to hedge height to manage their decline safely. When dead we will remove and replant with a similar size but more resilient species.
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S26/1500 Awaiting decision
Blacksmiths Cottage Hawthorpe Road Irnham Lincolnshire NG33 4JG
Re the Horse Chestnut situated to the rear of the car port at Blacksmith Cottage Irnham. Our neighbour Ian Campbell (Hengrave House Irnham) was advised by Sean Davies of SKDC on 17th June that this tree is diseased and should be removed.
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S26/1504 Awaiting decision
Caudle House 43 High Street Market Deeping Lincolnshire PE6 8ED
Yew tree to the rear of the property to be removed to ground level
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S26/1509 Awaiting decision
Autumn 8 Water Lane Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RT
Fell remnants of failed Cedar tree.
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S26/1485 Awaiting decision
19 Spring Lane Horbling Lincolnshire NG34 0PF
T1 Cedar (rear garden) - Reduce by 5m (not more than 35cm diameter).
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S26/1475 Awaiting decision
Veranda Cottage Kirkby Underwood Road Aslackby Lincolnshire NG34 0HH
Section 211 notice to fell Eucalyptus tree (T1).
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S26/1457 Awaiting decision
Sedgebrook Manor Church Lane Sedgebrook Lincolnshire NG32 2EU
Reduce crown of Sycamore tree (T1). (TPO-69).
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S26/1460 Awaiting decision
52 Manthorpe Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8DN
Remove Pine tree (T1) and remove low branch from Field Maple tree (T2). (TPO-385).
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S26/1438 Awaiting decision
1 Newcomb Court Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1DW
Clear deadwood from, and raise crowns of Sycamore and Robinia trees (G001), Remove ivy, crown raise and reduce Sycamore tree (T002). (TPO-149).
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S26/1513 Awaiting decision
Hillside 19 Beacon Lane Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9DQ
5-Day Notice to monolith (T1) Sycamore tree to 3m high and to remove a single piece of deadwood above the gate to the drive on (T2) Sycamore tree.
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S26/1424 Awaiting decision
The Rectory 13A Back Lane Colsterworth Lincolnshire NG33 5NJ
T1 Horse Chestnut - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for road clearance, pruning only necessary lower branches back to suitable growth points. T2 Box Elder - Reduce lateral branches overhanging the boundary only, pruning back to suitable growth points. No height or overall crown reduction proposed. T3 Yew - Selectively reduce lateral branches overhanging the private road by approximately 1.0 -1.5m, back to suitable growth points, with no height reduction. T4 Beech - Selectively reduce lateral branches by up to approximately 1.0 m to improve light penetration, retaining the tree's natural form and height. T5 Horse Chestnut - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for road clearance, pruning only necessary lower branches back to suitable growth points. G1 Sycamores (T6, T7, T8, T11 and T12) -Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level, removing only lower branches necessary to achieve clearance and retaining natural form. T9 Laurel - Light formative Niwaki-style pruning to refine shape and improve light penetration, retaining overall size and character. T10 Holly -Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for private road clearance, retaining natural form. G2 Yews (T13, T14 and T15) - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level to improve clearance, light and air movement, with no height reduction. T16 and T17 Sycamores - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for road clearance, removing only necessary lower branches. T18 Hawthorn - Remove dead lateral branches only, pruning back to suitable points where required. T19 and T20 Apple Trees - Selectively reduce lateral branches by up to approximately 1.5m to improve crown form and balance, retaining overall height and natural canopy shape.
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S26/1458 Granted
40 Belton Grove Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9HH
TPO 203, T13 retrospective notice to remove diseased Sycamore tree and replant with Walnut tree.
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S26/1412 Awaiting decision
35 Watergate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6NS
Replacement of existing shopfronts and refurbishment of front facade of building.
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S26/1456 Granted
Church Street Long Bennington Lincolnshire NG23 5ES
Regulation 5 notice of intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
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S26/1408 Awaiting decision
Nisa Northfields Drift Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1XA
Installation of parcel locker (Retrospective)
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S26/1483 Granted
9 Pinfold Road Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RG
Tree already fallen, replace with native fruit trees. (T26/0004).
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S26/1510 Awaiting decision
The Old Vine 36 Main Road Dowsby Lincolnshire PE10 0TL
Conversion and erection of extension to existing building to create a new dwelling
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S26/1396 Awaiting decision
41 Harrowby Lane Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9HZ
Erection of detached single storey dwelling to rear of No.41.
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S26/1486 Granted
Land Opposite 23 Costa Row Long Bennington Lincolnshire NG23 5DY
Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
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S26/1395 Awaiting decision
5 Eastgate Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9LB
The proposed works comprise heritage repair and reinstatement works to the existing listed building following structural movement and associated cracking. The works are intended to conserve the building's existing historic character and fabric, with repair undertaken in preference to replacement wherever practicable.
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S26/1384 Awaiting decision
Park House 6 Manor Drive Harlaxton Lincolnshire NG32 1HU
Replacement of 2 softwood painted Non-Historic windows, plus the repair of 1 metal framed, diamond light, stone surround window consisting of 1 fixed light and 1 horizontal central pivoting light. Work involves the removal of the front face of the central mullion to release the frames and its replacement in new stone to match following lights refurbishment and refitting.
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S26/1496 Awaiting decision
Trent Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7XQ
Notification under the electronic communications code (conditions and restrictions) regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights.
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S26/1383 Awaiting decision
The Bungalow 61 High Street Pointon Lincolnshire NG34 0LY
Rear extension and erection of a porch to the front entrance
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S26/1473 Awaiting decision
Land At Kirkhill, Withens, Ark Field And Extons East At Boothby Wildland
Compliance inspection for Biodiversity Net Gain Monitoring as per S106 agreement S25/0016
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S26/1377 Awaiting decision
Land Off Burghley Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9AE
Residential Development of nine dwellings (four apartments and five traditional townhouses) and ancillary storage rebuilding.
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S26/1378 Awaiting decision
Old Manor House Main Street Little Humby Lincolnshire NG33 4HW
Stabling for domestic horses/livestock and associated feed and equipment storage.
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S26/1375 Awaiting decision
21 Station Road Castle Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4SB
Section 211 notice to fell seven Leylandii trees.
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S26/1374 Awaiting decision
Ticket Office Station Road Little Bytham Lincolnshire NG33 4RA
Change of use of single storey railway building (The Old Ticket Office) to 2 storey dwelling.
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S26/1418 Granted
Grantham House 45 Castlegate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6SS
To remove dead tree back to a stump and stump grind out.
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S26/1482 Granted
Welbournes Lane Long Bennington Lincolnshire NG23 5DP
Regulation 5 notice of intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
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S26/1481 Granted
O/S GWJ Engineering 7 Ruston Road Alma Park Industrial Estate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9SW
Regulation 5 notice of intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
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S26/1476 Granted
Corby Glen Fire Station Bourne Road Corby Glen Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4TB
Notification under the electronic communications code regulations 2003 to utilise permitted development rights.
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S26/1425 Awaiting decision
Grass Verge Outside Hawthorne Lodge Bottom Street Allington Grantham NG32 2DT
Regulation 5 notice of intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
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S26/1367 Awaiting decision
27 Edenham Road Hanthorpe Lincolnshire PE10 0RB
Approval of details of Condition 3 (materials) of approved planning permission S26/0527
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S26/1369 Awaiting decision
Grantham House 45 Castlegate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6SS
Erection of a blue plaque.
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S26/1366 Awaiting decision
Burton Lodge 18B Chapel Street Billingborough Lincolnshire NG34 0QH
Reduce lateral crown of Lime tree (T1) by 1.5-2m and thin crown by 20%. (TPO-240).
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S26/1400 Awaiting decision
Land West Of Main Road Long Bennington Lincolnshire
Submission of details required by Section 106 Agreement schedule 4 Part 1 point 1.1 (Affordable Housing Scheme) pursuant to planning permission S20/0775 - Erection of 50 dwellings
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S26/1363 Granted
31 Hillview Road South Witham Lincolnshire NG33 5QW
Section 211 notice to reduce crown of Silver Birch tree.
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S26/1365 Awaiting decision
The Rectory 6 Rectory Lane Harlaxton Lincolnshire NG32 1HD
Section 211 notice to remove four Sycamore trunks.
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S26/1364 Granted
1 Pauley's Court Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2HF
Section 211 notice to reduce Fig tree (red) back to previous points.
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S26/1356 Awaiting decision
Land At Stowgate Fen Road North Deeping St Nicholas Spalding PE11 3DP
Submission of details reserved by BNG condition and conditions 3 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), 4 (surface water drainage scheme), 5 (SuDS management plan) and 6 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission S25/2366 - Erection of a free range egg production unit with associated infrastructure.
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S26/1351 Awaiting decision
Showhome 104 And 106 Len Pick Way Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 2AQ
Housing Development Directional signage (AA signage).
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S26/1352 Awaiting decision
Caterpillar Day Nursery 100 Bridge Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8EH
External repairs and internal refurbishment works to the main building and associated outbuilding.
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S26/1355 Awaiting decision
17 Harrowby Lane Harrowby Lincolnshire NG31 9HB
Erection of garage / games room (revised proposals following S25/1051).
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S26/1353 Awaiting decision
Caterpillar Day Nursery 100 Bridge Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8EH
External repairs and internal refurbishment works to the main building and associated outbuilding.
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S26/1360 Awaiting decision
Four Way Bulby Lane Fulbeck Lincolnshire NG32 3JG
Erection of agricultural building.
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S26/1357 Granted
5 Elm Avenue Witham On The Hill Lincolnshire PE10 0JH
Section 211 Notice to crown lift over driveway to give approx. 2 - 3m clearance no cuts over 50mm dia, all works as per BS3998.
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S26/1413 Granted
The Limes Gelston Road Hough On The Hill Lincolnshire NG32 2BQ
5 Day notice for removal of a dangerous tree.
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S26/1414 Granted
Journeys End 15 Spring Lane Horbling Lincolnshire NG34 0PF
5 Day Notice to remove a dead branch that will eventually fall onto the road.To reduce branches back from utility lines to provide approximately one meter clearance in accordance with EAS Tree Pruning 2024.
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S26/1344 Awaiting decision
Land Off Ivatt Close Bourne
Erection of 7no. detached dwellings (Bungalows) with associated hard and soft landscaping, parking, infrastructure, and public footpath enhancements
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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S26/1476 Granted
Corby Glen Fire Station Bourne Road Corby Glen Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4TB
Notification under the electronic communications code regulations 2003 to utilise permitted development rights.
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S26/1152 Granted
12 Pastures Road Barrowby Lincolnshire NG32 1BA
Proposed single-storey rear extension.
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S26/1143 Granted
Hough Manor Folly Lane Hough On The Hill Lincolnshire NG32 2BA
Proposed replacement windows
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S26/1190 Granted
Windrush 37 Green Street Great Gonerby Lincolnshire NG31 8LE
Submission of details reserved by part of Conditions 3 (Materials to be used in construction) of planning permission S25/1599 (Two storey extension to bungalow attached by glass link corridor).
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S26/0096 Granted
106 Church Street Market Deeping Lincolnshire PE6 8AL
Change of use of warehouse/storage space into 2 separate units consisting of a takeaway and a barbershop
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S26/1029 Granted
Archways Service Station Harlaxton Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7AB
Erection of two illuminated small format advertising displays.
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S26/1118 Granted
Tyes Mead Spalding Road Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8SB
Proposed single storey front extension to form garage, entrance porch and additional room space
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S26/1482 Granted
Welbournes Lane Long Bennington Lincolnshire NG23 5DP
Regulation 5 notice of intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
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S26/1481 Granted
O/S GWJ Engineering 7 Ruston Road Alma Park Industrial Estate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9SW
Regulation 5 notice of intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
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S26/1486 Granted
Land Opposite 23 Costa Row Long Bennington Lincolnshire NG23 5DY
Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
The full record
Decisions between 2003 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,202 decisions from South Kesteven between 2003 and 2026, part of 2,535 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,956 granted against 133 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 790 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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S05/1106 Granted
5 Caithness Road Stamford
Two storey side and rear extension
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S06/1714 Withdrawn
Cullahill Cottage The Drift Syston
First floor rear extension to dwelling
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S06/1695 Granted
2 Pinfold Lane Stamford PE9 2ET
Single storey rear extension and front porch.
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S06/1680 Granted
Church Farm House Lower Bitchfield
Stable block
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S06/1688 Granted
22 Harvey Close Bourne
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of three dwellings
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S06/1699 Granted
Heron Lodge 8 Sempringham Fen
Erection of conservatory
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S06/1719 Granted
Frith House Main Street Normanton
Removal of Condition 4 of Planning Permission S03/1208 to allow occupation of annexe as guest room for Bed & Breakfast purposes
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S06/1697 Granted
Adj Mi Den Tanners Lane Corby Glen
Erection of dwelling and garage
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S07/0499 Granted
8 Maxey Close Market Deeping
Two storey side and rear extensions and single storey rear extension.
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S07/LB/6850 Granted
2 Rutland Terrace Stamford PE9 2QD
Repairs & alterations to garage
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 238 44%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 156 29%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 150 28%
Planning agents in South Kesteven
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Mike Sibthorp Planning 85% granted overall 79
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Jonathon Hartley Limited 88% granted overall 36
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Reeve Architecture & Design 95% granted overall 35
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Building Development Service 82% granted overall 32
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Harris McCormack Architects Ltd 96% granted overall 29
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Belvoir Tree Services 96% granted overall 28
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John Dickie Associates 76% granted overall 27
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Plan-It Design Ltd 97% granted overall 19
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Applications by ward in South Kesteven
- Aveland Ward 63
- Belmont Ward 45
- Belvoir Ward 172
- Bourne Austerby Ward 59
- Bourne East Ward 65
- Bourne West Ward 50
- Casewick Ward 142
- Castle Ward 88
- Deeping St James Ward 75
- Dole Wood Ward 54
- Glen Ward 111
- Grantham Arnoldfield Ward 35
- Grantham Barrowby Gate Ward 25
- Grantham Earlesfield Ward 41
- Grantham Harrowby Ward 27
- Grantham St Vincents Ward 70
- Grantham St Wulframs Ward 133
- Isaac Newton Ward 104
- Lincrest Ward 89
- Loveden Heath Ward 112
- Market And West Deeping Ward 113
- Peascliffe And Ridgeway Ward 120
- Stamford All Saints Ward 42
- Stamford St Georges Ward 69
- Stamford St Johns Ward 56
- Stamford St Marys Ward 257
- Toller Ward 55
- Viking Ward 113
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Common questions
How many planning applications does South Kesteven decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, South Kesteven decided 544 planning applications. 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in South Kesteven?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 63 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many South Kesteven decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 544 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 44% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 72% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has South Kesteven decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2202 decisions from South Kesteven between 2003 and 2026, out of 2,535 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in South Kesteven?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 154 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on South Kesteven's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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South Kesteven: 2,535 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 544 decided, 93% approved, median 63 days to a decision. 845 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2003 and 2026: 2,202 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.