5 Malham Drive Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0XD Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0344/HOU - Householder Approved

Proposal

Erection of single storey rear extension and detached garage to side elevation. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
12 Jun 2026
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Approved
23 Jul 2026

Approved on 23 Jul 2026 · Planning Team Leader MS · Last checked 24 Jul 2026

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Lincoln built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Council
Lincoln
Application type
Householder
Postcode
LN6 0XD
Received
12 Jun 2026
Validated
12 Jun 2026
Ward
Birchwood
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 Aug 2026
Decision
Granted Conditionally
Decision date
23 Jul 2026
Decision level
Planning Team Leader MS
Applicant
Show
Agent
Rob Bradley Building Design Ltd

How this decision compares

Decided in 41 days from validation, 7 days faster than Lincoln's median of 48 for extensions. Approved, as 96% of extensions here are.

74%decided within 8 weeks
96%approved
100%go to committee

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Lincoln in the last twelve months, from validation. Lincoln decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
8 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
Lincoln
Planning Authority Score
9.2/10
Excellent
#2 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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 statistics
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

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