3 Chester Place Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4HA

Pending 26/00296/PLDC
Council
Date received
17 Mar 2026
Date validated
17 Mar 2026
Postcode
LA1 4HA

Description

Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a single storey side extension

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