Lancaster University Bigforth Drive Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW Data via plota.co.uk

26/00153/NMA - Non-Material Amendment Application Approved
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Non-material amendment to planning permission to amend details of the woodland planting enhancement scheme Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
10 Feb 2026
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Approved
10 Mar 2026

Approved on 10 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Decision notice Decision Notices (p) · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF 10616.002 Bng assessment version 4.0 Supporting Information (p) · 10 Feb 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF 10616.005 Habitat management and monitoring plan Supporting Information (p) · 10 Feb 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form Application Forms (p) · 10 Feb 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF 20260209 Cover letter nma Supporting Information (p) · 10 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Associated applications 2

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Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Inside the Bailrigg built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Lancaster
Application type
Non-Material Amendment Application
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Received
10 Feb 2026
Validated
10 Feb 2026
Ward
University Ward
Parish
Lancaster Non-Civil Parish
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Mar 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
10 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Vital Energi

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
24/00171/FUL
Statutory expiry
10 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Erection of an Energy Centre and extension to the existing district heat network with ass…
24/00171/FUL
2024 Approved
Screening opinion for the erection of an Energy Centre and extension to the existing dist…
24/00206/EIR
2024 Approved
Screening opinion for the erection of an Energy Centre and extension to the existing dist…
24/00206/EIR
2022 Approved
Change of use of floors C and D in Bowland Annex from student residences (Use Class C2) t…
22/01318/FUL
2022 Approved
Change of use of floors C and D in Bowland Annex from student residences (Use Class C2) t…
22/01318/FUL
2019 Approved
Erection of a single storey extension to the existing LICA building
19/01600/FUL
2019 Approved
Erection of a single storey extension to the existing LICA building
19/01600/FUL
2019 Approved
Creation of pathway linking Bigforth Drive to the Health Innovation Campus and associated…
19/00222/FUL
2017 Approved
Construction of an outdoor digital screen and supporting wall
17/01069/FUL
2017 Approved
Construction of an outdoor digital screen and supporting wall
17/01069/FUL
2017 Approved
Proposed lawful development certificate for erection of a two storey extension for platfo…
17/00685/PLDC
2017 Approved
Proposed lawful development certificate for erection of a two storey extension for platfo…
17/00685/PLDC
2017 Withdrawn
Advertisement application for the display of 16 non illuminated free standing signs
17/00649/ADV
2017 Approved
Refurbishment of Round House building including alterations to entrance and creation of a…
17/00622/FUL
2017 Approved
Erection of an enclosed outdoor cricket practice net with associated new pedestrian access
17/00268/FUL
2017 Approved
Erection of an enclosed outdoor cricket practice net with associated new pedestrian access
17/00268/FUL
2017 Approved
Erection of cycle shelter and bin store at Great Hall, bin store at Bowland Hall, two bin…
17/00286/FUL
2017 Approved
Erection of cycle shelter and bin store at Great Hall, bin store at Bowland Hall, two bin…
17/00286/FUL
2016 Approved
Redevelopment of public realm along the central circulation spine
16/00476/FUL
2016 Approved
Redevelopment of public realm along the central circulation spine
16/00476/FUL
2016 Approved
Erection of replacement security fencing, creation of hardstanding, footpath and removeab…
16/00211/FUL
2016 Approved
Erection of replacement security fencing, creation of hardstanding, footpath and removeab…
16/00211/FUL
2025 Approved
Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00171/FUL for the removal of the retaini…
25/00820/NMA
2025 Approved
Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00171/FUL for the removal of the retaini…
25/00820/NMA
2025 Approved
Discharge of condition 6,8,9 and 10 on approved application 24/00171/FUL
25/00128/DIS
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
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25/00915/FUL
2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
Land Adjacent To ISS Building And Land Adjacent To Roundhouse Building Lancaster University Bigforth Drive Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW
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2019 Approved
Library Library Avenue Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire
Erection of a 4 storey infill extension to the south elevation of existing Lancaster Univ…
19/00319/FUL
2019 Approved
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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
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Lancaster decision statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings