About the Local Plan Review
The Local Plan Review will set out the planning framework for the District over the next 20 years up to 2043 and will cover issues such as; housing provision, the economy, town centres, infrastructure provision and the environment. It will also set out policies by which planning applications will be determined, in addition to allocating land for housing, employment and retail uses.
Until the review has been undertaken and a new Local Plan is found sound and adopted by the Council, the current Local Plan (2011 - 2036) will continue to be the development plan for the District and used in determining planning applications.
Current Consultation
Regulation 18 - Proposed Housing and Mixed-Use Site Allocations Consultation
Thursday 3rd July to 11.59pm Thursday 28th August 2025
South Kesteven District Council are now consulting on the Regulation 18 – Proposed Housing and Mixed-Use Site Allocations along with the Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulation Assessment. The consultation runs for 8 weeks, closing at 11.59pm Thursday 28th August 2025.
The easiest and quickest way to comment is online using the consultation portal:
The Council encourages all responses to the draft Local Plan to be made via the online consultation portal. The portal allows you to save and review consultation responses prior to final submission.
You will need to set up an account and there are instructions available on how to use the portal at the above link.
Comments must be submitted by 11.59pm Thursday 28th August 2028.
Please note copies of all comments will be made available for the public to view, including the name of the responder who submitted the representation; therefore, your response cannot be treated as confidential. The Council will not make public any personal addresses or signatures.
Reference hardcopies of the Local Plan are available at the following addresses
- Customer Service Centre (located next to the Savoy Cinema), The Picture House, St Catherine’s Road, Grantham, NG31 6TT [Monday – Friday: 9am – 3pm]
- South Kesteven Community Point & Library, 3 Abbey Road, Bourne, PE10 9EF [Monday: 9am-5pm, Wednesday: 9am-6pm, Friday: 9am-1pm, Saturday: 9am-1pm]
- At libraries in Grantham, Stamford, Market Deeping, and Bourne during normal opening hours.
To find your local library, and its normal opening hours, use the Lincolnshire County Council's webpage -https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/findalibrary
If you are unable to respond online you can email planningpolicy@southkesteven.gov.uk or post your comments to Planning Policy Team, South Kesteven District Council, Council Offices, The Picture House, St Catherine’s Road, Grantham, NG31 6TT. Please make sure to quote the site reference i.e. SKPR-123. Response forms are available to download at the link below or can be collected from the Council offices.
Response Form
Engagement Events
In-person drop-in sessions are being held during the consultation period. You will be able to view the consultation documents and speak to planning officers. These are being held at the following locations:
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Bourne Market (car park immediately behind the Corn Exchange building) - Thursday 17th July 10am - 1pm
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Grantham Market (Narrow Westgate) – Saturday 2nd August 10am – 1pm
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Stamford Market (Broad Street and Ironmonger Street) – Friday 1st August 10am – 1pm
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Market Deepings Community Library (The Park, High Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8ED) – Wednesday 30th July 2pm – 5pm
Online engagement event – Monday 14th July 6pm
An online live session will also be held during the consultation period, containing a presentation led by senior planning officers and an opportunity to submit written questions. This will be broadcast live on Monday 14th July at 6pm on the Council’s Public-I channel at the following link: https://southkesteven.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/998669
Questions can also be submitted in advance at the above link or to planningpolicy@southkesteven.gov.uk
If you are unable to attend the above dates a recording of the online events will be available to watch at a later date on the Public-I channel
Additional Information
All evidence base documents associated with the emerging Local Plan can be found at the link below. We will update with new documents as we produce them.
Local Plan Evidence Base
You can find answers to our most frequently asked questions on the Local Plan Review on the FAQ webpage
Frequently Asked Questions
Timetable
The Local Development Scheme (2025/2028) below sets out the timetable and all the consultation stages involved in the preparation of the new Local Plan.
Previous consultations
Further information on previous consultations can be found below: