Lancaster ranks #96 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

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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

73%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #96 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

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