Lincoln is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #29 out of 292. Only 23% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Lincoln decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

95%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #21 of 292

98%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #16 of 292

83%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #29 of 292

23%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #26 of 292

79%

Minor dwellings approved

19 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

1 decided (10+ homes)

95%

Change of use approved

43 decided

329

Total decisions

16 refused in 2025