Cotestones Farm Sand Lane Warton Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9NH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00293/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Erection of two-storey extension to the east elevation and refurbishment of the farmhouse including alterations to facade and bay windows on the south elevation Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Consultation
19 Mar 2026
Approved
12 May 2026

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

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Important details

Council
Lancaster
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
LA5 9NH
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Ward
Warton Ward
Parish
Warton
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 May 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
12 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
HPA Chartered Architects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14759676
Neighbours
19 Mar 2026
Consultation
19 Mar 2026
Site notice
26 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