Change of Use approval rate in Lancaster

Lancaster approved 77.1% of change of use applications, based on 48 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

77.1%

change of use approval rate

Change of Use decisions

Approved

Refused

93.3%

Lancaster overall

How change of use compares in Lancaster

Change of Use (48 decided)

77.1%

Lancaster all types (4,014 decided)

93.3%

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 4,014 decisions.

Other application types in Lancaster

Trees (1,184 decided)

96.7%

Other (1,044 decided)

90.8%

Full (908 decided)

92.6%

Discharge of Conditions (337 decided)

94.1%

Certificate of Lawfulness (313 decided)

94.2%

Listed Building (63 decided)

98.4%

Advertisement (59 decided)

89.8%

Prior Approval (58 decided)

81.0%

Change of Use (48 decided)

77.1%

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