Side extensions in Lincoln
872 applications since 2016. 825 approved and 12 refused. Refused: about 1 in 70 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 32 | 0 |
| 2025 | 44 | 42 | 1 |
| 2024 | 63 | 59 | 3 |
| 2023 | 88 | 83 | 3 |
| 2022 | 89 | 87 | 1 |
| 2021 | 108 | 101 | 1 |
| 2020 | 86 | 81 | 1 |
| 2019 | 92 | 87 | 1 |
| 2018 | 97 | 93 | 1 |
| 2017 | 72 | 70 | 0 |
| 2016 | 94 | 90 | 0 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lindsey | 1,199 | 94 | about 1 in 14 |