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House prices in North East Lincolnshire Council: average £147,727, +6.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has North East Lincolnshire Council received?
North East Lincolnshire Council received 1,106 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.
How long does North East Lincolnshire Council take to decide applications?
North East Lincolnshire Council takes an average of 66 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 North East Lincolnshire Council?
North East Lincolnshire Council approves 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in North East Lincolnshire Council?
Submit your representation to North East Lincolnshire 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 North East Lincolnshire Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a North East Lincolnshire Council planning decision?
Yes. If North East Lincolnshire Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 144 appeals were lodged against North East Lincolnshire Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 36% success rate.

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

About North East Lincolnshire Council Planning Authority

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

North East Lincolnshire Council serves as the local authority for the North East Lincolnshire district, functioning as a unitary authority that combines the roles of both district and county councils. This independence from Lincolnshire County Council allows it to manage local planning applications and services effectively within the area. The council was established in 1 April 1996. The council is currently led by Philip Jackson (Conservative), who has held the position since 21 May 2019. The council comprises 42 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 45 towns and villages, including Cleethorpes and Grimsby. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, North East Lincolnshire Council received 1,106 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (268), tree works (152), discharge of conditions (101). 19 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

144 planning appeals were lodged against North East Lincolnshire Council decisions, of which 48 were allowed and 85 were dismissed (36% success rate).

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