Skerton Family Centre Sefton Drive Lancaster Lancashire LA1 2QD

Pending 26/00442/CCC
Council
Date received
29 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
LA1 2QD

Description

County Council consultation request for perimeter fencing up to 2.5 metres high and pedestrian ramp to rear of building

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