Executive summary
The consultation on proposed changes to Lincolnshire’s Permit Scheme fees ran for 30 days from 10 November to 10 December 2025.
There were 88 responses to the consultation from a broad range of stakeholders, including residents, councillors, utilities, and other organisations.
Of the 88 responses, the majority, 79 (89.8%) agreed with the proposal to increase the permit scheme fees, 6 (6.8%) said they shouldn’t be increased and 3 (3.4%) were unsure.
Since its introduction in 2016, the Lincolnshire Permit Scheme (LiPS) has operated close to cost-neutral. However, rising administration costs and factors raised in the consultation document show that this now exceed income, creating a forecast deficit unless fees are adjusted.
Findings will be published on the Let’s Talk Lincolnshire platform, and Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) intends to implement the revised fees from 5 January 2026 to ensure the scheme remains sustainable and effective.