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New Build approval rate in Lancaster

Lancaster approved 88.6% of new build applications, based on 140 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

88.6%
new build approval rate
140
New Build decisions
124
Approved
16
Refused
92.1%
Lancaster overall

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

How new build compares in Lancaster

New Build (140 decided)
88.6%
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%
Outbuilding (118 decided)
89.0%
90.0%
Loft Conversion (42 decided)
85.7%
97.4%
Front Extension (17 decided)
88.2%
Flat Conversion (17 decided)
52.9%
Annex (13 decided)
92.3%
Basement (13 decided)
84.6%
HMO (10 decided)
100.0%
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