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John O'Gaunt Ward planning approval rate

John O'Gaunt Ward ward in Lancaster has a 92.4% approval rate based on 79 planning decisions. Lancaster overall: 86.3%.

Last updated: September 2026

92.4%
ward approval rate
79
Decisions
73
Approved
6
Refused
86.3%
Lancaster average

John O'Gaunt Ward is 6.1 percentage points above the Lancaster average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.

How John O'Gaunt Ward compares

John O'Gaunt Ward ward (79 decided)
92.4%
Lancaster overall (1,758 decided)
86.3%
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Recent decisions in John O'Gaunt Ward

Proposed lawful development certificate for the installation of replacement wind ยท Tue 16 Jun 2026
Approved

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