Scotforth West Ward planning approval rate
Scotforth West Ward ward in Lancaster has a 93.8% approval rate based on 129 planning decisions. Lancaster overall: 91.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
93.8%
ward approval rate
129
Decisions
121
Approved
8
Refused
91.9%
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
93.8%
Lancaster overall
91.9%
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Recent decisions in Scotforth West Ward
Erection of a garden room · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Installation of rooflights and solar panels, replacement and alterations to wind · Tue 14 Jul 2026
Demolition of stables, outbuildings and menege, erection of one self-build dwell · Thu 25 Jun 2026
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
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