East Lindsey ranks #182 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

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East Lindsey decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

94%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #36 of 296

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #105 of 296

60%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #182 of 296

47%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #206 of 296

86%

Minor dwellings approved

146 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

24 decided (10+ homes)

95%

Change of use approved

109 decided

817

Total decisions

53 refused in the year to March 2026