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House prices in Lincolnshire County Council: average £218,821, +2.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Lincolnshire County Council received?
Lincolnshire County Council received 70 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.
How long does Lincolnshire County Council take to decide applications?
Lincolnshire County Council takes an average of 51 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 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Lincolnshire County Council?
Submit your representation to Lincolnshire County 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 Lincolnshire County Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Lincolnshire County Council planning decision?
Yes. If Lincolnshire County Council refuses your 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.

Planning data sourced from Lincolnshire County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Lincolnshire County Council Planning Authority

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

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. The council is currently led by Sean Matthews (Reform UK), who has held the position since 23 May 2025. Debbie Barnes serves as Chief Executive since 1 January 2020. The council comprises 70 seats serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The council area encompasses 1,083 towns and villages, including Alford, Barton-Upon-Humber, Boston, Bourne, Brigg and Burton-by-Lincoln. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Lincolnshire County Council received 70 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were other applications (31), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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

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