Planning authority
South Kesteven District Council
Adopted plan 6.7 years old; plan in preparation: early consultation; HDT 97%.
- Plan over 5 years old
Adopted plan
| Plan | South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036 |
| Adopted | 30 January 2020 |
| Age | 6.7 years |
| Plan period | 2011–2036 |
| Housing requirement | 16,125 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | Local Plan Review 2025 (Regulation 18 - Site Allocations) |
| Stage | Early consultation |
| Next dated event | None dated |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 97% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 933 |
| Decided | 961 |
| Granted | 868 (90%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 93 |
| Major applications decided | 41, of which 36 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 217 | 297 | 262 | 35 |
| October to December 2025 | 251 | 232 | 214 | 18 |
| January to March 2026 | 227 | 221 | 199 | 22 |
| April to June 2026 | 238 | 211 | 193 | 18 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 121: 39 allowed, 0 split, 82 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 36: 18 allowed, 0 split, 18 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 36% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | 7 Church Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2JX Application S25/2181 | Householder developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 17 August 2026 | Church View, Wilsthorpe Road, Braceborough, Lincolnshire, PE9 4NX Application S26/0117 | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 13 August 2026 | Barn at The White Cottage, Mill Lane, Oasby, GRANTHAM, Lincs, NG32 3ND Application S25/1655 | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 10 August 2026 | 29-31 Avenue Road, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6TH Application S25/1653 | Change of use | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 13 July 2026 | Glebe Farm, Land north of Welby Road, east of Ropsley Road in Heydour Parish, extending west along the highways through Welby to Londonthorpe Parish, GRANTHAM, Lincolnshire, NG32 3AQ Application S25/1194 | Other Major Developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 26 June 2026 | Ford End, Gonerby Road, GRANTHAM, Lincolnshire, NG31 8HU Application S25/0252 | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 16 June 2026 | Land off Burghley Street, Bourne, PE10 9AE Application S22/2371 | Major dwellings, 12 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 9 June 2026 | Birchwood Nursing Home, 6 Dudley Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AA Application S25/1656 | Change of use, 2 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 3 June 2026 | 22 The Green, Thurlby, Lincolnshire, PE10 0HB Application S25/2178 | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 19 May 2026 | Land North Of Moor Lane, South Witham, NG33 5PW Application S25/0977 | Minor Dwellings, 7 homes | Hearing | Allowed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.