Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Lincoln

Lincoln approved 92.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 662 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

92.4%

change of use (residential) approval rate

662

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

612

Approved

Refused

95.3%

Lincoln overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Lincoln average (95.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Lincoln

Change of Use (Residential) (662 decided)

92.4%

Lincoln all applications (6,781 decided)

95.3%

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