130 - 132 Greaves Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4UW Data via plota.co.uk

26/00310/ELDC - Existing Lawful Development Certificate Approved

Proposal

Existing Lawful Development Certificate for use of the ground floor as a hot food takeaway Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Mar 2026
Approved
11 May 2026

Approved on 11 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Lancaster
Application type
Existing Lawful Development Certificate
Postcode
LA1 4UW
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
20 Mar 2026
Ward
Scotforth West Ward
Parish
Lancaster Non-Civil Parish
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
15 May 2026
Decision
Lawful Development Certificate Granted
Decision date
11 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Lancaster
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#154 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Lancaster is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #96 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Lancaster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #221 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #220 of 292
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #96 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #132 of 292
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