New build approval rate in Lincoln
Lincoln approved 89.2% of new build applications, based on 260 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
89.2%
new build approval rate
260
New build decisions
232
Approved
28
Refused
94.2%
Lincoln overall
New build applications are refused more often than the Lincoln average (94.2%).
How new build applications compare in Lincoln
New build
89.2%
Lincoln all applications
94.2%
Before you apply in Lincoln
This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.
✓ Your ward's new build approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Free planning check for Lincoln →
✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Planning professional? PlanningLens runs refusal alerts and evidence packs for Lincoln and any other published UK council. See the data services →
Other project types in Lincoln
98.3%
94.5%
98.9%
94.0%
98.5%
95.3%
94.0%
99.2%
91.8%
98.9%
83.0%
95.2%
93.9%
96.9%