Planning application
2026/0159/FUL
Lincoln Liberal Club Co Ltd And 1-5 St Swithins Square Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1HA
Proposal
Partial demolition of The Lincoln Liberal Club; demolition of building at 5 St Swithins Square and all structures to the south of the 1-4 St Swithins Square. Erection of buildings to provide 15 student accommodation units; change of use of retained element of The Liberal Club to from Sui Generis to commercial (Use Class E).
As published by the council, reference 2026/0159/FUL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Mar 2026
Received by Lincoln
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Lincoln for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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