How many planning applications has North Lincolnshire Council received?

North Lincolnshire Council received 831 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 61%.

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

North Lincolnshire Council takes an average of 56 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 Lincolnshire Council?

North Lincolnshire Council approves 61% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

To object to a North Lincolnshire Council planning application, you must submit your representation to North Lincolnshire 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 North Lincolnshire Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a North Lincolnshire Council planning decision?

Yes. If North Lincolnshire Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 445 appeals were lodged against North Lincolnshire Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 35% success rate.

North Lincolnshire Council Planning Applications

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

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

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

Region: East Midlands

About North Lincolnshire Council

Governance

Leader: Rob Waltham (Conservative), since 16 January 2017

Chair: Carol Ross (Conservative), since 15 May 2025

Chief Executive: Alison Barker, since 1 November 2023

Seats: 43 councillors

Founded: 1 April 1996

Last election: 4 May 2023

Political composition: Conservative (27), Labour (16)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to North Lincolnshire Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for North Lincolnshire Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in North Lincolnshire 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 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in North Lincolnshire 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 North Lincolnshire Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in North Lincolnshire Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the North Lincolnshire Council area.

Monitoring Stations

10 flood monitoring stations near North Lincolnshire 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 North Lincolnshire Council

North Lincolnshire Council serves as the local authority for the North Lincolnshire district in the ceremonial county of Lincolnshire, England. As a unitary authority, it combines the responsibilities of both a district and a county council, operating independently from Lincolnshire County Council. This structure allows it to effectively manage local planning applications and community services within the area. The council was established in 1 April 1996. The council is currently led by Rob Waltham (Conservative). The council comprises 43 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

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

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

Conservation Areas

There are 17 designated conservation areas within the North Lincolnshire Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Old Crosby, Scunthorpe, Normanby, Crowle, Kirton in Lindsey, Epworth, Redbourne, Brigg, Scawby, New Frodingham, Scunthorpe, Burton upon Stather, and 7 more.

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 North Lincolnshire Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for North Lincolnshire Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the North Lincolnshire Council area. Unlike the official North Lincolnshire 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 North Lincolnshire 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 North Lincolnshire Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 831 planning applications North Lincolnshire Council received. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in North Lincolnshire Council.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in North Lincolnshire Council were full planning applications (364), outline applications (125), tree works (99). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 28 medium-scale applications, 791 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

445 planning appeals were lodged against North Lincolnshire Council decisions, of which 136 were allowed and 249 were dismissed (35% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 87 applications
Refused: 40 applications
Withdrawn: 15 applications
Awaiting decision: 689 applications

Related Planning Guides

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What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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