North East Lincolnshire Council approves 93.8% of planning applications, based on 3,322 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%. North East Lincolnshire sits 5.2 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 3,322 decisions analysed since January 2020, the overall approval rate in North East Lincolnshire is 93.8%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of North East Lincolnshire council planning portal records · Updated August 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 | 1,683 | 114 | 1,797 | 93.7% |
| Trees | 719 | 25 | 744 | 96.6% |
| Other | 433 | 29 | 462 | 93.7% |
| Advertisement | 107 | 6 | 113 | 94.7% |
| Listed Building | 88 | 2 | 90 | 97.8% |
| Prior Approval | 47 | 12 | 59 | 79.7% |
| 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 | 406 | 33 | 439 | 92.5% |
| Wold | 379 | 31 | 410 | 92.4% |
| Park | 383 | 9 | 392 | 97.7% |
| Scartho | 271 | 10 | 281 | 96.4% |
| Waltham Ashby Brigsley | 248 | 22 | 270 | 91.9% |
| Immingham | 222 | 13 | 235 | 94.5% |
| West Marsh | 199 | 11 | 210 | 94.8% |
| Croft Baker | 188 | 16 | 204 | 92.2% |
| Freshney | 183 | 11 | 194 | 94.3% |
| Haverstoe | 184 | 7 | 191 | 96.3% |
| East Marsh | 133 | 9 | 142 | 93.7% |
| Heneage | 105 | 15 | 120 | 87.5% |
| Sidney Sussex | 78 | 7 | 85 | 91.8% |
| Yarborough | 67 | 7 | 74 | 90.5% |
| South | 63 | 3 | 66 | 95.5% |
How North East Lincolnshire’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 4.4pp 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/0880/25/FUL Scartho | Subdivide existing dwelling to create two semi-detached dwellings with various a | Refused |
| DM/0789/25/FUL Scartho | Retrospective application to demolish existing bungalow, erect detached bungalow | Approved |
| DM/0275/26/FUL Haverstoe | Demolish existing conservatory to rear and single garage and erect single storey | Approved |
| DM/0416/26/FUL Waltham Ashby Brigsley | Demolish existing side extension, erect two storey side extension, alterations t | Approved |
| DM/0379/26/FUL Park | Erect single storey extension to side of existing garage | Approved |
| DM/0225/26/FUL Wold | Erect detached double garage to front of dwelling, erect entrance gate with pill | Approved |
| DM/0207/26/FULA Humberston And New Waltham | Erect single storey extensions to front, side and rear to include covered seatin | Approved |
| DM/0476/26/TPO Park | Large Cedar tree front garden: reduce canopy spread to 4.5m radius from the base | Approved |
| DM/0120/26/FUL Immingham | Erection of detached ancillary industrial building and associated works (Amended | Approved |
| DM/1006/25/OUT Waltham Ashby Brigsley | Outline application to erect one detached dwelling with associated access and pa | Refused |
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Based on 3,322 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in North East Lincolnshire is 93.8%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 3,322 planning decisions from North East Lincolnshire council. 3,117 were approved and 205 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in North East Lincolnshire is 93.8%, 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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