Change of Use approval rate in West Lancashire

West Lancashire approved 77.8% of change of use applications, based on 36 decisions analysed.

Last updated: April 2026

77.8%

change of use approval rate

Change of Use decisions

Approved

Refused

95.1%

West Lancashire overall

How change of use compares in West Lancashire

Change of Use (36 decided)

77.8%

West Lancashire all types (3,928 decided)

95.1%

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 3,928 decisions.

Other application types in West Lancashire

Full (2,021 decided)

100.0%

Trees (686 decided)

97.8%

Discharge of Conditions (458 decided)

81.4%

Certificate of Lawfulness (298 decided)

95.3%

Other (190 decided)

83.2%

Prior Approval (126 decided)

69.0%

Listed Building (72 decided)

100.0%

Advertisement (41 decided)

100.0%

Change of Use (36 decided)

77.8%

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