Railway Cottage Borwick Road Borwick Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JT

Pending 26/00333/VCN
Council
Date received
26 Mar 2026
Date validated
26 Mar 2026
Postcode
LA6 1JT

Description

Demolition of existing detached garage and outbuildings, erection of a two-storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front porch extension, detached garage, car port, and detached annex to form ancillary living accommodation with associated raised patio, external steps and access ramp, construction of hip to gable roof extension, reconstruction of roof to existing single storey rear extension, and associated landscaping (pursuant to the variation of condition 2 on approved application 23/00971/VCN to amend the detached garage building)

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