West Lindsey ranks #110 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

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West Lindsey decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #70 of 296

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #123 of 296

72%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #110 of 296

44%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #187 of 296

88%

Minor dwellings approved

80 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

25 decided (10+ homes)

94%

Change of use approved

33 decided

562

Total decisions

39 refused in the year to March 2026