11 West Parade Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1NL Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0166/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Change of use of ground floor retail (Use Class E) to 1 bed Flat (Use Class C3). Removal of existing shopfront and installation of 3 windows and door to front elevations. Replacement of existing windows to side and elevation with door. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Mar 2026
Approved
9 Jul 2026

Approved on 9 Jul 2026 · Planning Team Leader MS · Last checked 10 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Lincoln
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
LN1 1NL
Received
26 Mar 2026
Validated
26 Mar 2026
Ward
Carholme
Case officer
Show
Target decision
22 May 2026
Decision
Granted Conditionally
Decision date
9 Jul 2026
Decision level
Planning Team Leader MS
Applicant
Show
Agent
Evans McDowall Architects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14768402
Env. assessment
No
Lincoln
Planning Authority Score
9.2/10
Excellent
#2 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Lincoln is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #44 out of 296. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
99% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Lincoln decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #59 of 296
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #5 of 296
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #44 of 296
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #26 of 296
82%
Minor dwellings approved
22 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
97%
Change of use approved
34 decided
336
Total decisions
23 refused in the year to March 2026