North East Lincolnshire Council approves 93.4% of planning applications, based on 2,342 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. North East Lincolnshire sits 8.4 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 658 decided applications, North East Lincolnshire Council approved 95.1% of planning applications in 2025. Across 2,342 decisions on record (December 2021 to September 2026), the overall approval rate in North East Lincolnshire is 93.4%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of North East Lincolnshire council planning portal records · Data to 28 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in North East Lincolnshire.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 1,718 | 115 | 1,833 | 93.7% |
| Trees | 730 | 25 | 755 | 96.7% |
| Other | 446 | 29 | 475 | 93.9% |
| Advertisement | 114 | 7 | 121 | 94.2% |
| Listed Building | 90 | 2 | 92 | 97.8% |
| Prior Approval | 48 | 12 | 60 | 80.0% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 38 | 17 | 55 | 69.1% |
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Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humberston And New Waltham | 415 | 33 | 448 | 92.6% |
| Wold | 387 | 31 | 418 | 92.6% |
| Park | 389 | 9 | 398 | 97.7% |
| Scartho | 272 | 10 | 282 | 96.5% |
| Waltham Ashby Brigsley | 255 | 22 | 277 | 92.1% |
| Immingham | 229 | 13 | 242 | 94.6% |
| West Marsh | 207 | 11 | 218 | 95.0% |
| Croft Baker | 190 | 18 | 208 | 91.3% |
| Freshney | 187 | 11 | 198 | 94.4% |
| Haverstoe | 191 | 7 | 198 | 96.5% |
| East Marsh | 136 | 9 | 145 | 93.8% |
| Heneage | 108 | 15 | 123 | 87.8% |
| Sidney Sussex | 79 | 7 | 86 | 91.9% |
| Yarborough | 69 | 7 | 76 | 90.8% |
| South | 63 | 3 | 66 | 95.5% |
How North East Lincolnshire’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 3.7pp since 2021.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from North East Lincolnshire council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| DM/0455/26/FUL Heneage | Install timber fence panelling to existing boundary wall with associated works | Approved |
| DM/0601/26/FULA Haverstoe | Erect two storey and single storey extensions to rear with rooflights, erect por | Approved |
| DM/0203/26/REM Immingham | Reserved matters application comprising the erection of one industrial unit purs | Approved |
| DM/0612/26/FULA Heneage | Demolish existing garage to side and erect two storey side and single storey rea | Approved |
| DM/0542/26/FUL West Marsh | Installation of new entrance door with access ramp, access steps, parking and as | Approved |
| DM/0528/26/ADV East Marsh | Display 2 non-illuminated fascia sign, 2 internal window decals and double sided | Approved |
| DM/0465/25/FUL Yarborough | Installation of 8 air source heat pumps (ASHP) within fenced enclosure to side o | Approved |
| DM/0464/26/FUL West Marsh | Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external walls | Approved |
| DM/0582/26/FUL Park | Replacement of roof with associated works | Approved |
| DM/0100/26/FUL Immingham | Erect single storey extension to rear and side with roof lantern and associated | Approved |
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Based on 2,342 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in North East Lincolnshire is 93.4%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 2,342 planning decisions from North East Lincolnshire council. 2,187 were approved and 155 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, December 2021 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in North East Lincolnshire is 93.4%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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