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Lincoln planning applications
346 applications. 93% approved. 44 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 346 planning applications from Lincoln. 85 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 93% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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2026/0456/TPO Awaiting decision
Rear Of 44 Newhaven Drive Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9UF
Reduce property side of T12 to adjacent boundary / reduce canopy to retain balance.
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2026/0455/TPO Awaiting decision
Outside 131 Boultham Park Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 7SE
T1 (Quercus robur) - Reduce lower property side canopy by a maximum length of 3 metres; as indicated via attached annotated image.
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2026/0446/HOU Awaiting decision
5 Austen Walk Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4LP
Erection of single storey rear extension.
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2026/0442/TCO Awaiting decision
8 Minster Yard Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1PJ
T1 - Spruce: Fell T2 - Small Cupressus: Fell. T3 - Copper beech: Radial reduction of up to 1.5m, crown raise to 5.2m above ground level.
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2026/0443/CLE Awaiting decision
5 Stapleford Avenue Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 2DR
Continued use of property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4). (Application for Certificate of Lawfulness).
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2026/0440/LBC Awaiting decision
7 Lindum Terrace Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 5RP
Installation of an air source heat pump and associated 1.8m high timber screening fence (Listed Building Consent)
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2026/0447/HOU Awaiting decision
38 Albion Crescent Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1EB
Erection of an outbuilding extension to the rear of the existing garage (Retrospective)
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2026/0441/CCC Awaiting decision
Usher Art Gallery Lindum Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1NN
To replace two central heating boilers and flue liner and heating alterations to Gallery 2.
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2026/0438/FUL Awaiting decision
30 Yarborough Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1HS
Change of use from Existing HMO (Class C4) to flexible use between HMO (Class C4) and Dwelling (Class C3).
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2026/0436/HOU Awaiting decision
17 Bullingham Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4RW
Erection of a two storey and single storey side extension.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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2026/0321/TPO Split decision
18 Abingdon Avenue Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3LE
T1 Rowan - Full crown reduction of up to 4m from tips
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2026/0366/LBC Granted
6 Northgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1QS
Replacement of existing front dormer windows (listed building consent).
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2026/0320/FUL Granted
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.
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2026/0344/HOU Granted
5 Malham Drive Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0XD
Erection of single storey rear extension and detached garage to side elevation.
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2026/0428/TPO Split decision
51 Meadowlake Crescent Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0HZ
T1 - Horse Chestnut: Fell
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2026/0314/FUL Granted
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 rear elevation windows and doors, and removal of existing ATMs to front elevation to be replaced with new aluminium window to match existing.
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2026/0315/LBC Granted
Lincoln Crown Court Lincoln Castle Castle Hill Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3GA
Creation of a new Consulting Room within existing storeroom in basement Custody Suite. (Listed Building Consent).
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2026/0334/LBC Granted
6 Northgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1QS
Replacement windows (Retrospective) (Listed Building Consent).
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2026/0407/TPO Granted
2 Stenigot Grove Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3PF
T1 - Willow: Fell T2 - Silver Birch: Fell
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2026/0417/TPO Granted
1 Chancery Close Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 8SD
T8 - Ash: Fell
The full record
Decisions between 2014 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 229 decisions from Lincoln between 2014 and 2026, part of 346 applications on record. Over that period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 187 granted against 15 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 184 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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2014/0262/RD Granted
Danesgate House Grantham Street Lincoln LN2 1BA
Submission of details to approve Condition 3 of planning permission 2013/1243/F.
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2014/0264/ADV Granted
Unit 1, Sunningdale Trading Estate Dixon Close Lincoln LN6 7UB
Display of 1 non-illuminated high level, wall mounted sign to north elevation and 1 non-illuminated, wall mounted welcome sign to east elevation.
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2014/0352/F Granted
The Coach House West Hill House Lincoln LN1 1HD
Erection of a second floor extension and extension to existing first floor balcony.
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2014/0310/F Granted
24 South Park Lincoln LN5 8EP
Erection of a two storey side extension.
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2014/0423/RD Granted
24 Melville Street Lincoln LN5 7HW
Submission of details to approved Condition 2 (Ventilation Scheme) of planning permission 2014/0131/F
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2014/0402/F Granted
Unit 18 Witham Point Business Park Wavell Drive Lincoln LN3 4PB
Installation of 3 new first floor windows to south elevation.
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2014/0224/F Granted
Land At Sunningdale Trading Estate Dixon Close Lincoln LN6 7UB
Erection of 2 Industrial units for use classes B1 and B8 with ancillary retail.
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2021/0568/RD Granted
59 And 61 Danesgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1ND
Submission of details to approve conditions 3 (stone sample panel) and 4 (lime mortar sample) of planning permission 2021/0071/LBC.
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2021/0518/TPO Split decision
8 Chelsea Close Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0XF
T2 Oak - Reduce height from 15m to 12m and reduce canopy spread over the drain from 5m to 2.5m T3 Oak - Reduce height from 15m to 12m and reduce canopy spread over the drain from 5m to 2.5m
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2021/0511/HOU Granted
465 Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0QW
Erection of a single storey rear extension and first floor glazed balcony.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 68 80%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 7 8%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 10 12%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Lincoln decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Lincoln decided 85 planning applications. 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Lincoln?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 44 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Lincoln decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 85 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 80% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 88% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Lincoln decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 229 decisions from Lincoln between 2014 and 2026, out of 346 applications on record. Across that whole period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Lincoln?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 69 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Lincoln: 346 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 85 decided, 93% approved, median 44 days to a decision. 196 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2014 and 2026: 229 in total, 93% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.