Skerton Family Centre Sefton Drive Lancaster Lancashire LA1 2QD

Pending 26/00442/CCC
Council
Date received
29 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
LA1 2QD

Description

County Council consultation request for perimeter fencing up to 2.5 metres high and pedestrian ramp to rear of building

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