Planning Applications in
Lincoln
Lincoln is part of the East Midlands region. Search any postcode in Lincoln to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Lincoln
Based on 378 applications tracked between 2025-02-24 and 2026-10-23.
Full
56% of all applications
Householder
13% of all applications
Listed Building
10% of all applications
Change of Use
6% of all applications
Certificate of Lawfulness
3% of all applications
Conditions
3% of all applications
Lincoln Planning Statistics
Data period: 2025-02-24 to 2026-10-23 · Updated 28 October 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Lincoln
PlanWatch currently holds 378 Lincoln planning records across 237 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2025-02-24 to 2026-10-23. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (213), Householder (51), Listed Building (38).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Lincoln
Latest applications submitted to Lincoln council.
Installation of new fencing and security gates to south and west elevations.
Westgate Junior School Westgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3BQ
Continued use of property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4). (Application for Certificate of Lawfulness).
97 Scorer Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 7SY
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3 (noise impact assessment), 4 (external materials), 5 (foundation design), 6 and 7 (archaeology) of planning permission 2026/0272/FUL.
15 - 17 Portland Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 7JZ
T1 - Sycamore: To crown reduce by approx. 3m to previous pruning cuts from approx. 13m - 10m in height to maintain vitality T2 - Sycamore: To crown reduce by approx. 3m to previous pruning cuts from approx. 15m - 12m in height to maintain vitality T3 - Horse Chestnut: To crown reduce by approx. 3m to previous pruning cuts from approx. 15m - 12m in height to maintain vitality T5 - Beech: To reduce weight of lowest damaged limb of middle by reducing in length a suitable growth point (by a maximum of 3m) T6 - Beech: To side reduce crown of closest to the house by a maximum of 3m to achieve approx. 2m clearance from house
Burton Villa 430 Burton Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3XD
Demolition of conservatories, erection of a two storey side and rear extension, single storey side and rear extension, first floor rear extension and associated alterations to dwelling together with alterations to accesses, boundary wall and garden.
71 Western Avenue Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 7SR
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Lincoln council website.
Visit Lincoln planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in Lincoln
Lincoln Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Lincoln's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Lincoln Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Lincoln council planning portal — planning.lincoln.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026
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