North Kesteven Council approves – of planning applications, based on 539 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. North Kesteven is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 539 decided applications on record (March 2021 to September 2026), North Kesteven Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of North Kesteven council planning portal records · Data to 29 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in North Kesteven.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | – | – | 388 | – |
| Other | – | – | 154 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 121 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 102 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 54 | – |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | – | – | 19 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 13 | – |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navenby And Brant Broughton | – | – | 74 | – |
| Skellingthorpe And Eagle | – | – | 62 | – |
| Heighington And Washingborough | – | – | 54 | – |
| Witham St Hughs And Swinderby | – | – | 52 | – |
| Heckington Rural | – | – | 48 | – |
| Waddington Rural | – | – | 47 | – |
| Billinghay Rural | – | – | 44 | – |
| Metheringham Rural | – | – | 42 | – |
| Helpringham And Osbournby | – | – | 41 | – |
| Sleaford Westholme | – | – | 37 | – |
| Hykeham Fosse | – | – | 36 | – |
| Sleaford Navigation | – | – | 36 | – |
| Branston | – | – | 36 | – |
| Hykeham Central | – | – | 32 | – |
| Ashby De La Launde, Digby And Scopwick | – | – | 29 | – |
| Bassingham Rural | – | – | 25 | – |
| Hykeham Memorial | – | – | 25 | – |
| Kirkby La Thorpe And South Kyme | – | – | 24 | – |
| Bracebridge Heath | – | – | 23 | – |
| Cranwell, Leasingham And Wilsford | – | – | 23 | – |
| Sleaford Quarrington And Mareham | – | – | 22 | – |
| Ruskington | – | – | 22 | – |
| Sleaford Castle | – | – | 10 | – |
| Sleaford Holdingham | – | – | 5 | – |
How North Kesteven’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2021.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from North Kesteven council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/0947/HOUS Skellingthorpe And Eagle | Conversion of existing open sided triple carport to secure double garage | Approved |
| 26/0896/HOUS Bassingham Rural | Installation of black metal estate fence and electrically operated sliding entra | Approved |
| 26/0927/HOUS Navenby And Brant Broughton | Internal and external alterations to facilitate conversion of existing outbuildi | Approved |
| 26/0870/HOUS Navenby And Brant Broughton | Demolition of ancillary storage structures and erection of new outbuilding / gar | Approved |
| 26/0846/HOUS Hykeham Memorial | Demolition of existing detached single garage and erection of new detached build | Approved |
| 26/0980/HOUS Navenby And Brant Broughton | Erection of single storey side extension | Approved |
| 26/0941/HOUS Ashby De La Launde, Digby And Scopwick | Erection of two storey extension to front with first floor balcony to replace ex | Approved |
| 26/0875/HOUS Heighington And Washingborough | Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension | Approved |
| 26/0876/LBC Heighington And Washingborough | Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension | Approved |
| 25/1010/FUL Navenby And Brant Broughton | Change of use of public house, including partial demolition and alterations to t | Approved |
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Based on 539 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in North Kesteven is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 539 planning decisions from North Kesteven council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, March 2021 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in North Kesteven is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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