North East Lincs ranks #180 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% 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

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North East Lincs decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

95%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #23 of 292

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #31 of 292

60%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #180 of 292

52%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #234 of 292

98%

Minor dwellings approved

47 decided (1-9 homes)

92%

Major dwellings approved

13 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

21 decided

468

Total decisions

22 refused in 2025