Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Lincoln

Lincoln approved 92.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 688 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

92.6%

change of use (residential) approval rate

688

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

637

Approved

Refused

95.2%

Lincoln overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Lincoln average (95.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Lincoln

Change of Use (Residential) (688 decided)

92.6%

Lincoln all applications (7,076 decided)

95.2%

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