Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Lancaster

Lancaster approved 85.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 98 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

85.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

Approved

Refused

93.3%

Lancaster overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Lancaster average (93.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Lancaster

Change of Use (Residential) (98 decided)

85.7%

Lancaster all applications (4,014 decided)

93.3%

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