Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Lancaster

Lancaster approved 78.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 153 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

78.4%

change of use (residential) approval rate

153

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

120

Approved

Refused

92.1%

Lancaster overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Lancaster average (92.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Lancaster

Change of Use (Residential) (153 decided)

78.4%

Lancaster all applications (4,620 decided)

92.1%

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