diff --git a/renovate.json b/renovate.json
index ef619f4dd..a082b6fe6 100644
--- a/renovate.json
+++ b/renovate.json
@@ -24,6 +24,13 @@
       ],
       "dependencyDashboardApproval": true
     },
+    {
+      "description": "Always create lockfile maintenance PRs without dashboard approval",
+      "matchUpdateTypes": [
+        "lockFileMaintenance"
+      ],
+      "dependencyDashboardApproval": false
+    },
     {
       "matchManagers": [
         "pep621"