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Flat Conversion approval rate in Lancaster

Lancaster approved 52.9% of flat conversion applications, based on 17 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

52.9%
flat conversion approval rate
17
Flat Conversion decisions
9
Approved
8
Refused
92.1%
Lancaster overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Lancaster average (92.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Lancaster

Flat Conversion (17 decided)
52.9%
Lancaster all applications (4,620 decided)
92.1%

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Other project types in Lancaster

Extension (General) (490 decided)
92.9%
Rear Extension (439 decided)
92.3%
Garage / Parking (333 decided)
92.2%
Dormer (247 decided)
89.5%
Side Extension (194 decided)
90.2%
Conservatory (179 decided)
96.1%
78.4%
New Build (140 decided)
88.6%
Outbuilding (118 decided)
89.0%
90.0%
Loft Conversion (42 decided)
85.7%
97.4%
Front Extension (17 decided)
88.2%
Annex (13 decided)
92.3%
Basement (13 decided)
84.6%
HMO (10 decided)
100.0%
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