- Nation
- England
- National planning policy
- NPPF
- Planning authorities
- 9
- City
- Lincoln
How councils in Lincolnshire look at it
Beyond the build price, a few charges in Lincolnshire depend on the council. Community Infrastructure Levy is only payable where an authority has adopted a charging schedule, and anyone hoping for the self-build exemption has to apply before construction begins. Ecology can add requirements too, because biodiversity net gain rules may call for new hedges, trees or wildlife features. Planning and building control fees, the structural warranty and utility connections sit on top. We list each one separately so the written quote shows exactly where the money goes.
Planning authorities covering Lincolnshire include Boston Borough Council, City of Lincoln Council, East Lindsey District Council, North East Lincolnshire Council, North Kesteven District Council, North Lincolnshire Council, South Holland District Council, South Kesteven District Council, West Lindsey District Council.
How it works
Free plot appraisal
We check the title plan, access, constraints and planning policy from our desk, talk the plot through with you, and visit if it looks viable. There’s no cost and no obligation.
Survey and design
A measured survey records levels, boundaries, trees and neighbouring windows. We then design a layout and house that suit the plot, the street and your budget, and decide whether pre-application advice is worth seeking.
Planning and approvals
We submit the planning application and manage it to a decision, then deal with conditions, Building Regulations approval, the structural warranty, any build-over agreement and the new utility connections.
Written quote and build
Once design and survey are complete you get a written quote. The build runs in stages — access and groundworks, foundations, frame and roof, fit-out and external works — with inspections at each key point.
Handover
You receive the completion certificate, warranty documents, Energy Performance Certificate, manuals and utility details, so the new home is ready to move into, let or put on the market.
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Questions about build in your garden in Lincolnshire
Is your plot appraisal free for Lincolnshire homeowners?
Yes, and there’s no obligation. It begins with a review of your title, access, constraints and the relevant policies, followed by a conversation about what you want from the land. If the plot looks viable we arrange a site visit, and you then decide whether to move on to survey and design.
How is rainwater dealt with in Lincolnshire garden plots?
Rain from the new roof and drive must be managed on site, and for a new home that usually means a drainage plan the council will want to see. Soakaways, permeable paving, rain gardens or a controlled outflow are the usual options, depending on ground conditions and flood risk. We look at levels and soil at survey stage so the drainage design fits the plot.
Who decides garden house applications in the Lincolnshire area?
Applications in Lincolnshire are decided by the local planning authority for the address (authorities here include Boston Borough Council, City of Lincoln Council, East Lindsey District Council, North East Lincolnshire Council, North Kesteven District Council and other councils), using its Local Plan alongside the NPPF. Design guidance, validation lists and pre-application services can differ from one authority to another. We confirm the right one for your address during the free appraisal and prepare the application to its requirements.
Do you buy garden plots in Lincolnshire?
Yes. We buy suitable garden plots across Lincolnshire directly, with or without planning permission, always subject to survey, title and contract. We also offer sales subject to planning, options, planning promotion and joint ventures. Which route fits depends on your plot, so the starting point is a free, no-obligation appraisal.