University And Scotforth Rural planning approval rate
University And Scotforth Rural ward in Lancaster has a 96.8% approval rate based on 31 planning decisions. Lancaster overall: 93.3%.
Last updated: April 2026
96.8%
ward approval rate
31
Decisions
30
Approved
1
Refused
93.3%
Lancaster average
University And Scotforth Rural sits slightly above the Lancaster average, with a 3.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How University And Scotforth Rural compares
University And Scotforth Rural ward
96.8%
Lancaster overall
93.3%
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Recent decisions in University And Scotforth Rural
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 4,014 decisions.