Change of use applications in Lincoln

There were 56 change of use applications in Lincoln in the last 12 months. 22 involve HMOs. Of the 41 decided so far, 35 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/0642/FUL

3 Sadler Court Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 3RG

Change of use from storage and distribution with ancillary offices (Use Class B8) to a Flexible Class B8 and Class E(g) use comprising offices, resear...

Full Application Lincoln
9 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/0615/FUL

Lincoln Cathedral Centre Suites 1-5 17 Minster Yard Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1PX

Change of use of 5 units to form a boutique shop, support and resource, and offices (use class E) (Retrospective)

Full Application Lincoln
17 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/0570/FUL

266 Burton Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3UB

Change of use from Existing HMO (Class C4) to flexible use between HMO (Class C4) and Dwelling (Class C3).

Full Application Lincoln
17 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/0574/FUL

286 Burton Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3UW

Change of use from Existing HMO (Class C4) to flexible use between HMO (Class C4) and Dwelling (Class C3).

Full Application Lincoln
16 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/0553/FUL

Land To The Southwest Of Pottergate Pottergate Lincoln LN2 1PH

Conversion of former stable and coach house to form 2 two storey dwellings and erection of three further two storey dwellings. Demolition of garage bu...

Full Application Lincoln
16 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/0554/LBC

Land To The Southwest Of Pottergate Pottergate Lincoln LN2 1PH

Conversion of former stable and coach house to form 2 two storey dwellings and erection of three further two storey dwellings. Demolition of garage bu...

Listed Building Consent Lincoln
14 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/0563/FUL

Land To The Rear Of 39 Bailgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3AP

Change of use of residential land (C3) to be used in connection with existing hotel/pub, including excavation works to reduce ground levels (Retrospec...

Full Application Lincoln
1 Sept 2026 Approved 20 Oct 2026/0523/FUL

11 Sidney Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 8DB

Conversion to a six-bedroom HMO (use class C4), including ground-floor sleeping accommodation, erection of a single-storey rear extension, rear dormer...

Full Application Lincoln
14 Aug 2026 Approved 14 Oct 2026/0501/FUL

7 Steep Hill Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1LS

Change of use of existing garage and office space and erection of a two-storey extension, to provide 2 self-contained flats (Use Class C3), together w...

Full Application Lincoln
13 Aug 2026 Approved 25 Sep 2026/0460/FUL

39 Carholme Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1RN

Change of use from 6-bed HMO (Use Class C4) to 1no. bed flat (C3) and 4-bed HMO (C4). (Retrospective)

Full Application Lincoln
7 Aug 2026 Approved 24 Sep 2026/0490/FUL

Unit 6 Ironestone Close Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4TF

Change of use from (Use Class B8) to Wellness, Fitness and Recovery Facility (Use Class E).

Full Application Lincoln
3 Aug 2026 Approved 29 Sep 2026/0450/FUL

Land At Beevor Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 7DJ

Change of use to open storage and container unit self storage (Use Class B8), including associated access, parking, fencing and ancillary works. (Retr...

Full Application Lincoln
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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