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

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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