How many planning applications has Lincolnshire County Council received?

Lincolnshire County Council received 46 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 83%.

How long does Lincolnshire County Council take to decide planning applications?

Lincolnshire County Council takes an average of 55 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 Lincolnshire County Council?

Lincolnshire County Council approves 83% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Lincolnshire County Council?

To object to a Lincolnshire County Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Lincolnshire County Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Lincolnshire County Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Lincolnshire County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Lincolnshire County Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 652 appeals were lodged against Lincolnshire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 36% success rate.

Lincolnshire County Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Lincolnshire County Council planning applications?

You can search Lincolnshire County Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Lincolnshire County Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Lincolnshire County Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Lincolnshire County Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East Midlands

About Lincolnshire County Council

Lincolnshire County Council oversees the non-metropolitan county of Lincolnshire in England, distinct from the larger ceremonial county that also encompasses the unitary authorities of North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. For those researching planning applications in the area, it's essential to note that these unitary authorities operate independently of the county council.

Governance

Leader: Sean Matthews (Reform UK), since 23 May 2025

Chair: Stephen Bunney (Liberal Democrat), since 23 May 2025

Chief Executive: Debbie Barnes, since 1 January 2020

Seats: 70 seats (term: 4 years)

Last election: 1 May 2025

Political composition: Reform UK (44), Conservative (14), Liberal Democrats (5), Labour (2), Lincolnshire Ind. (1), Independent (4)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Lincolnshire County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Lincolnshire County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Lincolnshire County Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £237,224 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
LSOA: East Lindsey 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Lincolnshire County Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Lincolnshire County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Lincolnshire County Council

1083 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Lincolnshire County Council area.

Monitoring Stations

10 flood monitoring stations near Lincolnshire County Council.

Partney (River Lymn)
Boygrift (Tide)
BILSBY GS WITS
CLAYTHORPE GREAT EAU GS
BOYGRIFT TS SUTTON ON SEA
Rainfall station
ALFORD GS WITS
ANDERBY CREEK SLUICE
STOCKWITH MILL GS HAGWORTHINGHAM WITS
WOLDGRIFT DRAIN OUTFALL MABLETHORPE WITS

A brief summary of Lincolnshire County Council

The average property sale price in the Lincolnshire County Council area is £237,224, based on 50 recent transactions.

There were no crimes reported in the Lincolnshire County Council area during the most recent reporting period.

The council area encompasses 1083 towns and villages, including Alford, Barton-Upon-Humber, Boston, Bourne, Brigg and Burton-by-Lincoln. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Lincolnshire County Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Lincolnshire County Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Lincolnshire County Council area. Unlike the official Lincolnshire County Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Lincolnshire County Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Lincolnshire County Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications Lincolnshire County Council received. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lincolnshire County Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Lincolnshire County Council were other applications (28), amendments (7), outline applications (6).

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.

652 planning appeals were lodged against Lincolnshire County Council decisions, of which 189 were allowed and 337 were dismissed (36% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 20 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 22 applications

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