Demolition planning approval in Lake District
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 18 Jun 2026.
Of 100 demolition planning applications decided by Lake District in the last 5 years, 89% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Lake District
- Extension : 94% approved (198 decided)
- Tree work : 93% approved (121 decided)
- Change of use : 83% approved (110 decided)
- Outbuilding / garden room : 84% approved (55 decided)
- Solar / renewables : 88% approved (50 decided)
- Porch : 91% approved (45 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Lake District, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Lake District decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.