Skegness, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skegness, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Skegness are administered by East Lindsey District Council. View the full East Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £200,150 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Boston and Skegness
- LSOA: East Lindsey 015A
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
644 planning applications found near Skegness.
- - 111 Lumley Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 3LZ
Section 73 application to vary condition no. 2 (approved plans), condition no. 3 (colour of proposal) and condition no. 4 (roller shutter) previously approved under planning permission ref. no. 02368/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 18 Prince Alfred Avenue Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2UH
Section 191 application to determine the lawful use of the application site as mixed use comprising of one self contained flat and a 7 bedroom house of multiple occupancy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Cow Bank Lane, Skegness
Proposed Anaerobic Digestion Plant
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lincolnshire | Date: 2026-02-24
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: Permitted | 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: Rejected | 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: Permitted | 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: Permitted | 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: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 29 Ida Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2AU
Planning Permission - Change of use of existing dwelling to form a house in multiple occupancy and erection of a bin store and cycle shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 25 - 27 Roman Bank Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2SA
Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing ground floor retail units to provide a hot food takeaway and outdoor seating area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-02
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: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Pavement o/s 1A Wainfleet Road, Skegness, PE25 3PA
Consent to Display - 1no. internally illuminated double sided freestanding sign with 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Pavement o/s 1A Wainfleet Road, Skegness, PE25 3PA
Planning Permission - Installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Pavement At Grand Parade, Near Junction With Lumley Road, Skegness, PE25 2UG
Planning Permission - Installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Pavement between Lumley Road and High Street, Skegness, PE25 3NG
Consent to Display - 1no. internally illuminated double sided freestanding sign with 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Pavement between Lumley Road and High Street, Skegness, PE25 3NG
Planning Permission - Installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens and associated BT Phone Kiosk removals.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Pavement at Grand Parade, near junction with Lumley Road, Skegness, PE25 2UG
Consent to Display - 1no. internally illuminated double sided freestanding sign with 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Pavement o/s 55-59 Lumley Road, Skegness, PE25 3LT
Consent to Display - 1no. internally illuminated double sided freestanding sign with 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Pavement o/s 55-59 Lumley Road, Skegness, PE25 3LT
Planning Permission - Installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-11-03
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
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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 £200,150, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
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, 101 planning applications were submitted near Skegness. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Skegness.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Skegness were full planning applications (55), amendments (14), advertising consent (14). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 98 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 85 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Winthorpe planning applications
- Seathorne planning applications
- Seacroft planning applications
- Mill Hill planning applications
- Ashington End planning applications
- Ingoldmells planning applications
- Addlethorpe planning applications
- Burgh le Marsh planning 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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.