Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in South Kesteven

South Kesteven approved 87.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 527 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

87.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

527

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

459

Approved

Refused

93.3%

South Kesteven overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the South Kesteven average (93.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in South Kesteven

Change of Use (Residential) (527 decided)

87.1%

South Kesteven all applications (9,588 decided)

93.3%

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Other project types in South Kesteven

Rear Extension (1,043 decided)

95.8%

New Build (551 decided)

81.1%

Outbuilding (491 decided)

94.5%

Conservatory (190 decided)

95.3%

Dormer (179 decided)

87.7%

Annex (175 decided)

86.9%

HMO (21 decided)

66.7%

Basement (21 decided)

95.2%