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New Build approval rate in South Kesteven

South Kesteven approved 81.1% of new build applications, based on 551 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

81.1%
new build approval rate
551
New Build decisions
447
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 (551 decided)
81.1%
South Kesteven all applications (9,588 decided)
93.3%

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Other project types in South Kesteven

Garage / Parking (1,210 decided)
91.7%
Rear Extension (1,043 decided)
95.8%
Extension (General) (830 decided)
93.1%
Side Extension (601 decided)
95.2%
87.1%
Outbuilding (491 decided)
94.5%
Front Extension (190 decided)
95.8%
Conservatory (190 decided)
95.3%
Dormer (179 decided)
87.7%
Annex (175 decided)
86.9%
Wraparound Extension (112 decided)
94.6%
Loft Conversion (89 decided)
96.6%
Flat Conversion (24 decided)
87.5%
HMO (21 decided)
66.7%
Basement (21 decided)
95.2%
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