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House prices in Lincoln City Council: average £187,079, +2.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Lincoln City Council received?
Lincoln City Council received 888 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.
How long does Lincoln City Council take to decide applications?
Lincoln City Council takes an average of 48 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 Lincoln City Council?
Lincoln City Council approves 93% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Lincoln City Council?
Submit your representation to Lincoln City 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 Lincoln City Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Lincoln City Council planning decision?
Yes. If Lincoln City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 754 appeals were lodged against Lincoln City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 36% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Lincoln City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Lincoln City Council Planning Authority

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

City of Lincoln Council serves as the local authority for Lincoln, Lincolnshire, and has roots dating back to medieval times, undergoing various reforms over the centuries. Established as a non-metropolitan district council in 1974, it convenes at the historic Guildhall, with its main offices located at Lincoln City Hall. The council has maintained a Labour majority since 2011, influencing local planning and development initiatives in the area.

The council area encompasses 19 towns and villages, including Lincoln. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Lincoln City Council received 888 planning applications. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were tree works (149), full planning applications (118), outline applications (70). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

754 planning appeals were lodged against Lincoln City Council decisions, of which 223 were allowed and 397 were dismissed (36% success rate).

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