Newfield Abbeystead Road Dolphinholme Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9AY Data via plota.co.uk

26/00270/VCN - Variation of a Condition Application Approved

Proposal

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 to amend approved plans) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Mar 2026
Consultation
12 Mar 2026
Approved
12 May 2026

Approved on 12 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Lancaster
Application type
Variation of a Condition Application
Postcode
LA2 9AY
Received
10 Mar 2026
Validated
10 Mar 2026
Ward
Ellel Ward
Parish
Ellel
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 May 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
12 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14765889
Neighbours
12 Mar 2026
Consultation
12 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
Lancaster
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#147 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Lancaster is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #84 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) 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, the year to March 2026
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #237 of 296
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #231 of 296
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #84 of 296
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #130 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
45 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
63%
Change of use approved
48 decided
717
Total decisions
122 refused in the year to March 2026