Abbey planning approval rate
Abbey ward in Lincoln has a 95.0% approval rate based on 858 planning decisions. Lincoln overall: 95.2%.
Last updated: June 2026
95.0%
ward approval rate
858
Decisions
815
Approved
43
Refused
95.2%
Lincoln average
Abbey is broadly in line with the Lincoln average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Abbey compares
Abbey ward
95.0%
Lincoln overall
95.2%
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Recent decisions in Abbey
Erection of fence and gate to rear garden. · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Erection of fence and gate to rear garden. (Listed Building Consent). · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Alterations to landscaped area and updated details for conditions 5 (Biodiversit · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension. · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Erection of a 3.3m high outbuilding attached to existing shed in rear garden. (P · Mon 01 Jun 2026
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