New Build approval rate in South Kesteven

South Kesteven approved 80.7% of new build applications, based on 540 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

80.7%

new build approval rate

540

New Build decisions

436

Approved

104

Refused

93.3%

South Kesteven overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the South Kesteven average (93.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in South Kesteven

New Build (540 decided)

80.7%

South Kesteven all applications (9,364 decided)

93.3%

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