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Outbuilding approval rate in Lancaster

Lancaster approved 89.0% of outbuilding applications, based on 118 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

89.0%
outbuilding approval rate
118
Outbuilding decisions
105
Approved
13
Refused
92.1%
Lancaster overall

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

How outbuilding compares in Lancaster

Outbuilding (118 decided)
89.0%
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%
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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