Skegness, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skegness, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · Town
About Skegness
Skegness, located in the East Lindsey District of Lincolnshire, is a bustling seaside town on the North Sea coast, approximately 47 miles east of Lincoln and 25 miles northeast of Boston. As the largest settlement in East Lindsey, with a population of 21,128 as of 2021, it includes the areas of Winthorpe and Seacroft and forms a continuous urban area with nearby resorts like Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards. Well-connected by the A52 and A158 roads as well as the Nottingham to Skegness railway line, Skegness is a key location for planning applications, particularly in tourism and residential development.
Population: 21,127 (2021)
District: East Lindsey
Website: https://www.skegness.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £211,947 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Boston and Skegness
- LSOA: East Lindsey 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Skegness.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skegness.
- 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 Skegness based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Skegness.
- - 18 Prince Alfred Avenue Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2UH
Section 191 application to determine the lawful use of the application site used as a house of multiple occupancy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 28 Lumley Avenue Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2AT
Section 191 application to determine the lawful use of the site as a dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 3 - 5 Lumley Avenue Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2AH
Determination of whether or not prior approval is required for the a) transport and highways impacts of the development, b) contamination risks to the building, c) flooding risks in relation to the bu
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 65 Lumley Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 3LU
Consent to Display - 2no. internally Illuminated ATM shrouds and 1no. non illuminated internal graphic holder.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 41 Lumley Crescent Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2TL
Planning Permission - Extension and alterations to existing dwelling to provide an attached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 20 Lumley Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 3NG
Planning Permission - Change of use of existing commercial first & second floor to form a residential flat.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 111 Lumley Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 3LZ
Discharge of condition 3 (canopy colour of proposals) and condition 4 (external appearance of the roller shutters) imposed on Planning Permission ref. no. 02368/25/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 29 Ida Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2AU
Section 191 to determine the lawful use of the application site as a self-contained dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 47 Rutland Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2AX
Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing garage to form 2no. commercial units.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 44 Roman Bank Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2SP
Non material amendment (reduction in size) to that previously approved under Planning Permission ref no. S/153/01687/23.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Rose Villa Caravan Park 18 Burgh Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2RA
Section 191 application to determine the lawful use of an existing caravan park for seasonal occupancy between 15th March and 31st October in any one year.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Proposed Bingo Arcade At 41 To 45 High Street And 68 To 72 Lumley Road Skegness Lincolnshire
Planning Permission - Change of use from Adult Gaming Centre to Bingo Arcade.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Skegness T E C Wainfleet Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2FJ
Consent to display - 2 no. internally illuminated facia signs and 17 no. single sided non illuminated free standing signs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 27 Burgh Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2RA
Planning Permission - Alterations to existing vehicle access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 10 LUMLEY ROAD SKEGNESS PE25 3NG
Consent to Display - 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1no. non illuminated hanging sign (works already completed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 28 SCARBROUGH AVENUE, SKEGNESS, PE25 2SY
Planning Permission - Change of use, alterations and extensions to existing guest house to provide 8 no. self-contained holiday units including the erection of an outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 28 CECIL AVENUE SKEGNESS PE25 2BX
Section 191 application to determine the lawful use of as a larger House of Multiple occupancy (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Skegness in Lincolnshire
Skegness, located in the East Lindsey District of Lincolnshire, is a bustling seaside town on the North Sea coast, approximately 47 miles east of Lincoln and 25 miles northeast of Boston. As the largest settlement in East Lindsey, with a population of 21,128 as of 2021, it includes the areas of Winthorpe and Seacroft and forms a continuous urban area with nearby resorts like Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards. Well-connected by the A52 and A158 roads as well as the Nottingham to Skegness railway line, Skegness is a key location for planning applications, particularly in tourism and residential development. The Town has a population of approximately 21,127 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Lindsey district.
Property prices in Skegness show an average sale price of £211,947, 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 Skegness a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Skegness includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gibraltar Point SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes & Gibraltar Point; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Skegness planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.skegness.gov.uk/. 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 Skegness
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Skegness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Skegness may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Skegness take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Skegness were full planning applications (12), amendments (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Winthorpe planning applications
- Seathorne planning applications
- Seacroft planning applications
- Ingoldmells planning applications
- Mill Hill planning applications
- Addlethorpe planning applications
- Ashington End planning applications
- Slackholme End planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.