What percentage of planning applications does Lincoln approve?

Lincoln approves approximately 95% of planning applications, based on 7,053 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Lincoln decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 7,053 planning decisions published by Lincoln.

What is the refusal rate for Lincoln planning applications?

Lincoln refuses approximately 5% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Lincoln?

The average planning application in Lincoln takes 8.7 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 6,996 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Lincoln compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Lincoln

3 days ago

Erection of first floor extension to rear elevation and single storey rear exten

2026/0387/HOU · Witham

Approved

3 days ago

Change of use from business/industrial/storage (use classes B1, B2 and B8) to sh

2026/0378/FUL · Park

Approved

3 days ago

Change of use from HMO (Use Class C4) to 2 no. flats (Use Class C3) at ground fl

2026/0349/FUL · Abbey

Approved

1 week ago

To replace two central heating boilers and flue liner and heating alterations to

2026/0441/CCC · Minster

Approved

1 week ago

Repair and redecoration of render, window repairs and painting, brick repairs an

2026/0345/LBC · Carholme

Approved

1 week ago

Alterations to increase roof height and create additional living space at first

2026/0347/HOU · Witham

Approved

2 weeks ago

Replacement of existing front dormer windows (listed building consent).

2026/0366/LBC · Minster

Approved

2 weeks ago

Erection of single storey rear extension and detached garage to side elevation.

2026/0344/HOU · Birchwood

Approved

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This page analyses 7,053 planning decisions made by Lincoln from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Lincoln planning approval rates page.

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