Newfield Abbeystead Road Dolphinholme Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9AY

Pending 26/00270/VCN
Council
Date received
10 Mar 2026
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Postcode
LA2 9AY

Description

Construction of a raised replacement roof to create dual pitched roof, removal of existing porch and erection of a two-storey extension to the front, erection of a first floor extension to the rear and alterations to windows (pursuant to the variation of condition 2 on planning permission 23/01063/FUL to amend approved plans)

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