Scotforth West Ward planning approval rate
Scotforth West Ward ward in Lancaster has a 93.4% approval rate based on 122 planning decisions. Lancaster overall: 92.1%.
Last updated: June 2026
93.4%
ward approval rate
122
Decisions
114
Approved
8
Refused
92.1%
Lancaster average
Scotforth West Ward is broadly in line with the Lancaster average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Scotforth West Ward compares
Scotforth West Ward ward
93.4%
Lancaster overall
92.1%
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Recent decisions in Scotforth West Ward
T1 Lime - Re-pollardT2 Pine - Reduce limbs overhanging roof by no more than 2-3 · Mon 01 Jun 2026
County Council Consultation for the demolition of an existing workshop building · Wed 13 May 2026
Removal of self seeded trees along boundary wall · Fri 08 May 2026
Subdivision of one retail unit into two units · Wed 29 Apr 2026
Partial demolition of existing single storey rear extension, erection of a repla · Fri 10 Apr 2026
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