Skip to content

Planning in Skegness

Approved
88%
81 of 87 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Skegness in the last 24 months, from East Lindsey District Council's planning register.

Decided by East Lindsey District CouncilCouncil page

Around Skegness

Postcode districts

PE25 53 applications in the last 12 monthsPE24 82 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: East Lindsey District Council

For home projects and trades

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. 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. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Skegness area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

The area around Skegness has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Skegness 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.skegness.gov.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Skegness, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 107 planning applications were submitted near Skegness. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (50), advertising consent (14), amendments (12).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Skegness?
In the last 24 months, 107 planning applications were submitted near Skegness. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Skegness?
The average planning decision time near Skegness is 80 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Skegness?
The planning approval rate near Skegness is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Skegness?
The most common type of planning application near Skegness is full planning applications, with 50 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Skegness?
You can search and track planning applications near Skegness on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.