Lincoln, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · City
Planning applications in Lincoln are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lincoln
Lincoln, the county town of Lincolnshire, is a historic cathedral city with a population of 103,813 as of the 2021 census. The broader urban area, which includes nearby locales such as Bracebridge Heath, North Hykeham, South Hykeham, and Waddington, boasts a total population of 127,540. This vibrant city offers a unique blend of heritage and modern development, making it a key area for planning applications and urban development initiatives.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £212,692 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
- LSOA: West Lindsey 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lincoln.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lincoln.
- 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 Lincoln based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
128 planning applications found near Lincoln.
- - Lincoln Crown Court Lincoln Castle Castle Hill Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3GA
Replacement of defective lead roof coverings, renewal of associated flashings and rooflights, improvement of roof insulation, ventilation and moisture-control measure and stabilisation/re-bedding of l
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - Flats 1-38 And 39-70 Doughty's Court Lincoln Lincolnshire
External alterations for replacement uPVC windows from aluminium windows to east, west and south elevations. (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Flats 1-38 And 39-70 Doughty's Court Lincoln Lincolnshire
External alterations for replacement uPVC windows from aluminium windows to east, west and south elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Lincoln Castle Castle Hill Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3AA
For the temporary installation of a freestanding sculpture.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 96 West Parade Lincoln Lincolnshire
T1 - Lime: Re-pollard to 5m above ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 20 St Michaels Terrace Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3BZ
T1 - crown reduction of up to 3m from tips on crown segments touching or near to buildings T2 - crown reduction of up to 3m from tips on crown segments touching or near to buildings T3 - crown reducti
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Flats 1-38 And 39-70 Doughty's Court Lincoln Lincolnshire
External alterations to add 4no. new roof openings including 3no. automatic smoke ventilation roof windows and 1no. louvred smoke vent at existing roof levels above existing internal stair/lift enclos
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - North East Factory Siemens Pelham Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 7FD
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and 4 (Development Management Plan and Method Statement) of Planning Permission 2025/0287/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 1 Castle Hill Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3AA
Internal alterations including installation of extract ventilation and boiler flue, conversion of first floor WC to plant room, formation of en-suites to existing bedrooms including new internal acces
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Lincoln Mosque Orchard Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XX
Submission of details to discharge condition 5 (programme of archaeological work) of Planning Permission 2024/0743/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 32 Broadgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 5AQ
Change of use from HMO (Use Class C4) to 2 no. flats (Use Class C3) at ground floor level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 19 Spring Hill Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1HE
T1 - Yew: Reduce height by up to 2.2m, lateral reduction of up to 1m from tips
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 98 - 100 West Parade Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1JZ
T1 & T2 - full crown reduction to previous pruning points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 202 High Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 7AP
Display of 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs, 2no. internally illuminated hanging signs, 2no. internally illuminated ATM signs, 3no. non-illuminated wall mounted signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 202 High Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 7AP
Replacement signage including fascia, projecting and ATM signs. (Listed Building Consent).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - County Offices Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1YG
To take down and rebuild 14.1 linear metres of low level wall and to install three bollards (PL/0038/26).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 13A, B And C Garmston Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1HZ
Installation of door to form entrance to front elevation. Alterations to include reroofing of rear lean to roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - County Offices Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1YG
To take down and rebuild 14.1 linear metres of low level wall and to install three bollards (PL/0039/26) (Listed Building Consent).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 18 Cornhill Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 7HB
Removal of existing mansard roof and internal reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) at third floor level, new parapet flat roof with guarding rails, replacement of existing primary front and r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 21 Corporation Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1HL
Change of use of existing ground floor retail unit (Use Class E) to hot food takeaway (use class Sui Generis). Alterations to front elevation to include takeaway hatch in existing door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lincoln | Date: 2026-05-26
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A brief summary of Lincoln in Lincolnshire
Lincoln, the county town of Lincolnshire, is a historic cathedral city with a population of 103,813 as of the 2021 census. The broader urban area, which includes nearby locales such as Bracebridge Heath, North Hykeham, South Hykeham, and Waddington, boasts a total population of 127,540. This vibrant city offers a unique blend of heritage and modern development, making it a key area for planning applications and urban development initiatives.
Property prices in Lincoln show an average sale price of £212,692, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lincoln a particularly low-crime area.
Lincoln has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: Carline, Sibthorp, Newport and Nettleham Road, St Peter-at-Gowts, West Parade and Brayford, St Catherines, Cathedral and City Centre, Lindum and Arboretum, Gowt's Bridge, The Dell. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lincoln planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Lincoln
In the last 24 months, 166 planning applications were submitted near Lincoln. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lincoln may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lincoln were full planning applications (42), tree works (41), outline applications (31). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 medium-scale applications, 153 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 90 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 69 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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