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House prices in East Lindsey District Council: average £214,508, +4.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has East Lindsey District Council received?
East Lindsey District Council received 1,552 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.
How long does East Lindsey District Council take to decide applications?
East Lindsey District Council takes an average of 71 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for East Lindsey District Council?
East Lindsey District Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in East Lindsey District Council?
Submit your representation to East Lindsey District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the East Lindsey District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal an East Lindsey District Council planning decision?
Yes. If East Lindsey District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 355 appeals were lodged against East Lindsey District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 22% success rate.

Planning data sourced from East Lindsey District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About East Lindsey District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the East Lindsey District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

East Lindsey District Council, located in Lincolnshire, England, operates from its council hub in Horncastle, with Skegness as its largest town. The district encompasses a mix of vibrant towns such as Louth and Mablethorpe, as well as numerous smaller rural settlements, making it a diverse area for planning applications and developments.

The council area encompasses 311 towns and villages, including Alford, Horncastle, Louth, Mablethorpe, Skegness and Spilsby. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, East Lindsey District Council received 1,552 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (422), discharge of conditions (212), outline applications (211). 18 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

355 planning appeals were lodged against East Lindsey District Council decisions, of which 75 were allowed and 261 were dismissed (22% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for East Lindsey District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the East Lindsey District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.