What percentage of planning applications does Lancaster approve?

Lancaster approves approximately 86% of planning applications, based on 1,758 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Lancaster decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 1,758 planning decisions published by Lancaster.

What is the refusal rate for Lancaster planning applications?

Lancaster refuses approximately 14% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Lancaster?

The typical planning application in Lancaster takes 7.6 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 957 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Lancaster compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Lancaster

3 days ago

Change of use of dwelling into nursery school

26/00618/FUL · Lower Lune Valley Ward

Approved

3 days ago

Listed building application for the replacement of uPVC windows with timber wind

26/00600/LB · Overton Ward

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of single storey rear extension with balcony above with external stairc

26/00481/FUL · Ellel Ward

Approved

4 days ago

Listed building application for the repair works to the masonry, windows, timber

26/00421/LB · Castle Ward

Approved

5 days ago

Listed building application for replacement of lead covering to south roof, rebu

26/00834/LB · Castle Ward

Approved

5 days ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension and creation of rear external ramp ac

26/00781/FUL · Scotforth East Ward

Approved

5 days ago

Listed building application for the installation of internal wall insulation, se

26/00683/LB · Castle Ward

Approved

5 days ago

Installation of new front and rear doors

26/00669/FUL · West End Ward

Approved

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This page analyses 1,758 planning decisions made by Lancaster, from March 2006 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Lancaster planning approval rates page.

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