Lancaster Castle Castle Park Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1YN

Pending 26/00401/LB
Council
Date received
16 Apr 2026
Date validated
20 Apr 2026
Postcode
LA1 1YN

Description

Listed building application for the opening works to explore the void within the basement well tower

5.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#136 of 282

Lancaster is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #79 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Lancaster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #214 of 282
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #212 of 282
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #79 of 282
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #127 of 282
67%
Minor dwellings approved
52 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
60%
Change of use approved
50 decided
728
Total decisions
119 refused in 2025