Castle Ward planning approval rate
Castle Ward ward in Lancaster has a 91.9% approval rate based on 161 planning decisions. Lancaster overall: 92.1%.
Last updated: June 2026
91.9%
ward approval rate
161
Decisions
148
Approved
13
Refused
92.1%
Lancaster average
Castle Ward is broadly in line with the Lancaster average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Castle Ward compares
Castle Ward ward
91.9%
Lancaster overall
92.1%
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Recent decisions in Castle Ward
Listed building application for the removal of and installation of replacement a · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Demolition of existing rear porch and erection of a single storey rear porch and · Fri 05 Jun 2026
Change of use of former pharmacy to an apartment and alterations to windows at r · Thu 28 May 2026
Installation of replacement cladding on north, south and east elevations · Thu 21 May 2026
Listed building application for the installation of roof mounted solar panels to · Thu 30 Apr 2026
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