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DM/0166/26/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Change of use from a non-selling art Exhibition/Gallery space to an independent book shop. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Mar 2026
Consultation
30 Mar 2026
Approved
30 Apr 2026

Approved on 30 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
DN31 1JN
Received
25 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Ward
West Marsh
Case officer
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Target decision
20 May 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions
Decision date
30 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14759720
Consultation
30 Mar 2026
Site notice
2 Apr 2026
Press notice
2 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
North East Lincs
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#132 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

North East Lincs ranks #151 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North East Lincs decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #22 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #35 of 296
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #151 of 296
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #235 of 296
95%
Minor dwellings approved
43 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
22 decided
467
Total decisions
24 refused in the year to March 2026