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Lincoln planning applications
1,155 applications. 96% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,155 planning applications from Lincoln. 119 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 96% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Lincoln: 393 applications received in the last year, 119 decisions published. Decision alerts here will be sparse until the council publishes more outcomes.
Lincoln takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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2026/0656/TPO Awaiting decision
Lindum Sports Association Ltd Sports Court St Giles Avenue Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4PE
T1 - Sycamore: Radial reduction of 7m from tips. T2 - Sycamore: Reduce in height from 15m to attain a height of 10m. Crown lift up to 5m. Reduce on roadside and pitch side by 3m each. T3 - T16 - Sycamore: Pollard at 10m.
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2026/0657/CLE Awaiting decision
97 Scorer Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 7SY
Continued use of property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4). (Application for Certificate of Lawfulness).
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2026/0652/TPO Awaiting decision
Burton Villa 430 Burton Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3XD
T1 - Sycamore: To crown reduce by approx. 3m to previous pruning cuts from approx. 13m - 10m in height to maintain vitality T2 - Sycamore: To crown reduce by approx. 3m to previous pruning cuts from approx. 15m - 12m in height to maintain vitality T3 - Horse Chestnut: To crown reduce by approx. 3m to previous pruning cuts from approx. 15m - 12m in height to maintain vitality T5 - Beech: To reduce weight of lowest damaged limb of middle by reducing in length a suitable growth point (by a maximum of 3m) T6 - Beech: To side reduce crown of closest to the house by a maximum of 3m to achieve approx. 2m clearance from house
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2026/0655/RD Awaiting decision
15 - 17 Portland Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 7JZ
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3 (noise impact assessment), 4 (external materials), 5 (foundation design), 6 and 7 (archaeology) of planning permission 2026/0272/FUL.
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2026/0653/HOU Awaiting decision
71 Western Avenue Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 7SR
Demolition of conservatories, erection of a two storey side and rear extension, single storey side and rear extension, first floor rear extension and associated alterations to dwelling together with alterations to accesses, boundary wall and garden.
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2026/0651/FUL Awaiting decision
Ceres House Searby Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4DW
Refurbishment of existing flat roof areas, including replacement roof coverings, rooflights, rainwater goods, guardrails, associated plant alterations, and ancillary works.
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2026/0648/HOU Awaiting decision
5 Gibraltar Hill Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3BW
Erection of a 2-storey front extension. Replacement of existing windows with polyester powder coated aluminium units.
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2026/0647/HOU Awaiting decision
Norland 34 Church Lane Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1QJ
Extension and alterations to existing bay window to facilitate the formation of a first-floor balcony and installation of bifold doors.
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2026/0649/TPO Awaiting decision
39 Malham Drive Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0XD
T1 - Birch: Crown lift to a max of 6m by removing lowest branches T2 - Birch: Crown lift to a max of 6m by removing lowest branches T5 - Birch: Reduce lowest limb back to last growth point. Reduce next limb up by 3.5m from tips to draw back in line with remaining canopy. Reduce lowest limb over the road by 2m from tips and reduce next limb up over the road by 1.5m from tips T7 - Pine: Remove the 3 lowest limbs
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2026/0650/TPO Awaiting decision
6 Chippendale Close Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3PR
H1 - Conifer Hedge: Remove
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2026/0646/FUL Awaiting decision
Westgate Junior School Westgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3BQ
Installation of new fencing and security gates to south and west elevations.
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2026/0641/RD Awaiting decision
Lincoln Crown Court Lincoln Castle Castle Hill Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3GA
Submission of details to discharge condition 5 (lantern details) of Listed Building Consent 2026/0415/LBC.
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2026/0640/TCO Awaiting decision
Various Locations Carline Road Lincoln Lincolnshire
T2 - Lime: lateral crown reduction to achieve a 2m clearance from building T7 - Maple: lateral crown reduction to achieve a 1.2m clearance from building T8 - Lime: lateral crown reduction to achieve a 1.2m clearance from building
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2026/0639/TPO Awaiting decision
23 Malham Drive Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0XD
T1 - Birch (within group): Fell T2 - Birch (Lakeside): Fell
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2026/0636/HOU Awaiting decision
13 Neustadt Court Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1PG
Replacement of the existing garage door with an insulated garage door incorporating pedestrian access and glazed panels on the south elevation; replacement of existing timber windows with uPVC windows on the north and south elevations; and replacement of the existing solid balustrade panels with glazed balustrade panels to the first-floor balcony.
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2026/0638/FUL Awaiting decision
Rear Of 225-227 Newark Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 8NT
Erection of 3 no. 2-bed dwellings.
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2026/0642/FUL Awaiting decision
3 Sadler Court Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3RG
Change of use from storage and distribution with ancillary offices (Use Class B8) to a Flexible Class B8 and Class E(g) use comprising offices, research and development and light industrial processes (Use Classes E(g) (i), E(g)(ii) and E(g)(iii))
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2026/0633/TRC Awaiting decision
47 Malham Drive Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0XD
T1 (Birch) Remove to ground. T2 (Birch) Remove to ground. T3 (Birch) Remove to ground.
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2026/0635/LBC Awaiting decision
4 Christs Hospital Terrace Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1LY
External alterations including repair and reinstatement of entrance steps, railings, gate and boundary walls, including replacement of concrete steps with stone steps, replacement of modern copings with stone copings, and associated masonry repairs. (Listed Building Consent)
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2026/0632/TPO Awaiting decision
2 Gothic Close Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3LN
T6 (Birch) - Crown lift tree by a maximum of 6 metres.
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2026/0631/FUL Awaiting decision
Land At 41 Yarborough Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1HS
Erection of a detached double garage.
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2026/0637/TPO Awaiting decision
55 Fulmar Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0LA
T1 - Oak: Crown Lift by 2.5m, lateral crown reduction of up to 2.5m from tips T2 - Oak: Crown Lift by 1.5m, lateral crown reduction of up to 1.5m from tips
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2026/0634/NMA Awaiting decision
7 Westcliffe Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3TZ
Non-material amendment to planning application 2026/0330/HOU - to amend finish from red/brown brick to white render.
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2026/0628/TCO Awaiting decision
3 Greetwell Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4AQ
T1 (Lime) - Undertake a radial canopy reduction of a maximum of 1 metre to clear overhead cables and highway. Crown lift to 5m to clear neighbouring roof. T2 & T3 (Walnut) - Reduce phototrophic growth to balance canopy, crown lift to a maximum of 5 metres to clear neighbouring buildings and highway. T4 - (Beech) Crown lift to 5m. T5 - (Pine) Remove to ground level. T6 - (Pine) Remove to ground level.
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2026/0630/HOU Awaiting decision
5 Nottingham Terrace Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 5JA
Replacement of front and rear UPVC doors with new UPVC/Composite doors.
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2026/0623/TPO Granted
9 Sheraton Close Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3PS
T1 - Maple: Reduce canopy overhanging property back to boundary line T2 - Maple: Reduce canopy overhanging property back to boundary line
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2026/0625/TCO Awaiting decision
3 Vicars Court Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1PT
T1 - Cotoneaster: Fell T2 - Holly: Fell
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2026/0615/FUL Awaiting decision
Lincoln Cathedral Centre Suites 1-5 17 Minster Yard Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1PX
Change of use of 5 units to form a boutique shop, support and resource, and offices (use class E) (Retrospective)
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2026/0617/FUL Awaiting decision
Units 2 And 4 Lindis Retail Park Moorland Close Lincoln LN6 7JL
Alterations to include blocking up of two existing door openings, the formation of two new double-door openings, and the construction of an external access ramp and landing.
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2026/0616/TPO Awaiting decision
6 Chippendale Close Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3PR
T1 (Conifer) Remove to ground. T2 (Birch) Remove to ground. T3 (Conifer) Remove to ground. T4 (Conifer) Remove to ground. T5 (Conifer) Remove to ground. T6 (Conifer) Remove to ground. T7 (Holly) Remove to ground. T8 (Holly) Remove to ground. T9 to T18 (Conifer) Remove to ground. T19 (Conifer) Remove to ground.
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2026/0627/HOU Awaiting decision
18 Lilford Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4TP
Erection of a two storey rear extension and single storey porch extension to front.
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2026/0626/HOU Awaiting decision
5 Lindum Terrace Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 5RP
Removal of existing entrance gates and installation of black painted metal gates with timber infill panels.
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2026/0622/TPO Awaiting decision
2 Jacobean Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3RB
T1(Birch) - Remove to ground.
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2026/0614/TCO Awaiting decision
Crown House Danesgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1LJ
T1 and T2 (Lime) Reduce height by a maximum of 5 metres / Reduce canopy away from the building; to previous reduction points. T3 (Lime) Reduce height by a maximum of 5 metres / Reduce canopy overhanging the carpark to provide a maximum clearance of 1 metre. T5 Sorbus. Reduce the canopy overhanging the property boundary to provide a maximum of 1 metres clearance.
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2026/0624/FUL Awaiting decision
Fosse House Hykeham Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 8AA
Erection of a care home (Use Class C2), together with vehicular and pedestrian access, parking, landscaping and biodiversity enhancement, drainage and other associated works.
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2026/0621/CLE Awaiting decision
53 Nelthorpe Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 7SJ
Continued use of property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4). (Application for Certificate of Lawfulness).
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2026/0618/HOU Awaiting decision
41 Yarborough Crescent Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3NF
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
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2026/0619/CLE Awaiting decision
45 Nelthorpe Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 7SJ
Continued use of property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4). (Application for Certificate of Lawfulness).
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2026/0610/TPO Awaiting decision
7 Wedgewood Grove Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3LT
T1 (Birch) Reduce height by 2.5m (just below previous pruning points) undertake a radial reduction of a maximum of 1.5 metres/crown lift to a maximum height of 6 metres. T2 (Birch) Reduce height by a maximum of 2 metres / undertake a radial canopy reduction of 1m (to previous pruning points). T3 (Cypress) Prune canopy (applicants side) back to boundary / reduce height by a maximum of 1.5 metres. (Owned by 9 Wedgwood Grove)
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2026/0620/HOU Awaiting decision
38 Chiltern Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 8SE
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
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2026/0607/FUL Awaiting decision
Land Off Wragby Road (Formally 300 Wragby Road) Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4QD
Erection of restaurant with drive thru (Use Class E) and associated parking.
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2026/0608/RD Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To Lindum And Minster Practice Cabourne Court Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 2JP
Submission of details to discharge condition 4 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission 2024/0687/FUL.
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2026/0613/RD Granted
The Stable Block Winnowsty Lane Lincoln Lincolnshire
Submission of details to discharge condition 3 (slate sample) of Listed Building Consent 2026/0409/LBC.
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2026/0605/NMA Granted
Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3SP
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 2025/0748/FUL to amend the approved teaching block, including revisions to roof turrets, replacement of the walkway balustrade with a clad parapet, and reduction in the width of the entrance canopy
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2026/0611/HOU Awaiting decision
2 Foss Bank Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1TD
Erection of a first floor extension to rear elevation.
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2026/0612/TPO Awaiting decision
611 Newark Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 8SA
T18 - Lime: Fell
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2026/0601/TPO Awaiting decision
11 Grosvenor Avenue Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0XT
T1 - Oak: Reduce height by 2m, a radial reduction of 1.5m and crown lift to a max of 4m T2 - Oak: Reduce half the of canopy that overhangs the applicants rear garden by 2.5m from tips
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2026/0604/TPO Awaiting decision
393 Newark Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 8RJ
G1 - Lateral reduction of up to 2m from tips G2 - Lateral reduction of up to 2m from tips T1 - Prune to achieve a 2m clearance from building and crown reduce by up to 2m from tips for shape
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2026/0602/HOU Awaiting decision
48 Baildon Crescent Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 8HS
Erection of a first-floor side and rear extension.
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2026/0594/TPO Awaiting decision
5 Limelands Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4AR
T1 - Ash: Fell T2 - Pine: Fell T3 - Elm: Reduce height by up to 6m, reduce width radially by up to 6m
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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2026/0506/HOU Granted
96 Bunkers Hill Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4QR
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
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2026/0483/LBC Granted
White Hart Hotel Bailgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3AR
External and internal alterations including formation of a new glazed opening to south elevation and removal of existing remnants of chimney stacks, a new raised timber floor, balustrade and removal of existing glazed internal door and screen. (Listed Building Consent)
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2026/0482/FUL Granted
White Hart Hotel Bailgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3AR
Formation of a new glazed opening with glass balustrade to south elevation and removal of existing remnants of chimney stacks.
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2026/0515/CXN Granted
Block 5 Avro Court Lincoln Lincolnshire
Variation of condition 7 of planning permission 2022/0303/FUL - To amend surface water drainage details.
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2026/0399/TCO Granted
105 West Parade Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1QR
T1 - Oak: Pollard to 6.1m T2 - Silver Birch: Pollard to 6.1m T3 - Cherry: Pollard to 4.6m
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2026/0301/FUL Granted
21 & 23 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 and extraction to rear.
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2026/0444/LBC Granted
6 Northgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1QS
External alterations to the front porch including removing cement render and repointing, repair works and new lintel support (Listed Building Consent) (Retrospective).
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2025/0449/CLE Withdrawn
Land At Beevor Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 7DJ
Continued use of site for Open Storage and Container Unit Self Storage (Use Class B8). (Application for Certificate of Lawfulness)
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2025/0732/FUL Granted
52 Meadowlake Crescent Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0HZ
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 3 detached single storey dwellings with associated access, parking, and landscaping.
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2026/0450/FUL Granted
Land At Beevor Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 7DJ
Change of use to open storage and container unit self storage (Use Class B8), including associated access, parking, fencing and ancillary works. (Retrospective)
The full record
Decisions between 2011 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 851 decisions from Lincoln between 2011 and 2026, part of 1,155 applications on record. Over that period 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 738 granted against 37 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 389 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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2011/0882/ADV Granted
Argos 11 Carlton Boulevard Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4AG
Display of 1 internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 non-illuminated fascia sign, 1 set of 2 non-illuminated window threads and double sided internally illuminated box sign to 4 existing totem estate signs. (Revised Description)
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2013/0516/CCC Granted
Mount Street School Mount Street Lincoln LN1 3JG
Erection of a temporary classroom.
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2013/0517/CCC Granted
Museum Of Lincolnshire Life Burton Road Lincoln LN1 3LY
Retrospective planning permission is sought to regularise improvement works to hard standing areas, external lighting, footpaths, access road, vehicular gate and bollards around the Butterworth's Store to the rear of the Museum of Lincolnshire Life.
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2013/0549/TPO Granted
1 Wigsley Road Lincoln LN6 3LA
To fell 1 Scotts Pine tree and crown lift 1 Oak tree by 6-8ft.
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2013/0433/NMA Granted
Tesco Stores Ltd Wragby Road Lincoln LN2 4QQ
Modification of conditions 6, 19 and 20 of 2008/0621/F, alteration to condition 6 to allow implementation of highway works on Deacon Road before the foodstore is brought into use and minor alteration to the wording of conditions 19 and 20 to relate better to the phasing and bringing of the development into use.
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2013/0515/TPO Granted
26 Baker Crescent Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0RN
To fell 1 Birch tree
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2013/0434/F Granted
Land South Of 15-20 Earlsfield Close, Sadler Road, Lincoln
Erection of a single storey building for the purposes of a pre delivery inspection and valeting unit (Use Class Sui Generis).
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2013/0634/TCO Granted
Lincoln Laser Skincare 3 Beaumont Fee Lincoln LN1 1UH
To fell 1 Willow tree and to prune back branches to 1 Ash tree to previous pruning points.
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2013/0545/TPO Granted
19 Wedgewood Grove, Lincoln, LN6 3LT
To fell 1 Scotts Pine tree and 1 Silver Birch tree.
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2013/0444/ADV Granted
Slug And Lettuce 274 - 277 High Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1JG
Display of two externally illuminated fascia signs, one externally illuminated hanging sign, 6 canopy signs and two wall mounted menu cases.
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 61 51%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 31 26%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 27 23%
Planning agents in Lincoln
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Rob Bradley Building Design Ltd 98% granted overall 24
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King Design Lincoln Ltd 100% granted overall 9
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Heronswood Design Ltd 92% granted overall 8
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FRAMEWORK ARCHITECTS LTD. 93% granted overall 7
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Wilson Architects Ltd 91% granted overall 4
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Lindum Group Ltd 95% granted overall 4
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Taylor Tree Services 96% granted overall 4
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DPP Ltd 96% granted overall 3
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Lincoln decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Lincoln decided 119 planning applications. 96% 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 56 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Lincoln decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 119 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 51% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 77% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Lincoln decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 851 decisions from Lincoln between 2011 and 2026, out of 1,155 applications on record. Across that whole period 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Lincoln?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 72 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.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Lincoln's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Lincoln: 1,155 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 119 decided, 96% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 393 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2011 and 2026: 851 in total, 95% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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