Planning Appeals in Lancaster City Council
Lancaster City Council has had 363 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 25.4% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2016 to 2026.
Total Appeals
363
Success Rate
22%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
65
of 295 decided
Appeals Dismissed
217
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Across 295 decided appeals, Lancaster City Council allows 22% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 57 | 15.7% |
| Full Planning | 25 | 6.9% |
| Minor Commercial | 23 | 6.3% |
| Inquiry | 10 | 2.8% |
| Commercial | 6 | 1.7% |
| Outline Planning | 2 | 0.6% |
| Hearing | 1 | 0.3% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Lancaster City Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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