The Ruskin Lancaster University Bigforth Drive Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire Data via plota.co.uk
26/00147/FUL - Full Application
Approved
Proposal
Erection of a single storey extension, roof repairs and associated access and external works Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
9 Feb 2026
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Consultation
12 Feb 2026
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Approved
23 Apr 2026
Approved on 23 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026
Documents 25
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 12
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Drainage strategy issue
Supporting Information (p) · 23 Apr 2026
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Planning statement issue p04
Supporting Information (p) · 10 Feb 2026
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44843697_ams01 Bs5387 arboricultural method statement
Supporting Information (p) · 9 Feb 2026
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Biodiversity net gain assessment
Supporting Information (p) · 9 Feb 2026
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Preliminary ecological appraisal
Supporting Information (p) · 9 Feb 2026
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Lv1138 Drainage strategy
Supporting Information (p) · 9 Feb 2026
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Heritage statement
Heritage Statement (p) · 9 Feb 2026
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Noise impact assessment
Supporting Information (p) · 9 Feb 2026
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Rusk-mxf-bb-xx-rp-y-22000 Sustainable design statement
Supporting Information (p) · 9 Feb 2026
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Highways supporting statement
Supporting Information (p) · 9 Feb 2026
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Design and access statement
Design and Access Statements (p) · 9 Feb 2026
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Statutory bng metric (pdf)
Supporting Information (p) · 9 Feb 2026
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Plans & drawings 2
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 2
Other documents 6
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Appendix c - lv1138 - the ruskin hydraulic summary
Supporting Information (p) · 23 Apr 2026
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Appendix b - nw3729-tho-00-00-dr-c-500 rev c.
Supporting Information (p) · 23 Apr 2026
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Appendix a - 2025-09-12 ccg ground investigation
Supporting Information (p) · 23 Apr 2026
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Cover letter issue p03
Supporting Information (p) · 10 Feb 2026
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44843697_ts01 Bs5387 tree schedule
Supporting Information (p) · 9 Feb 2026
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44843697_aia01 Bs5387 aia
Supporting Information (p) · 9 Feb 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Lancaster
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- LA1 4YH
- Received
- 9 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 9 Feb 2026
- Ward
- University Ward
- Parish
- Lancaster Non-Civil Parish
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 6 Apr 2026
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Decision date
- 23 Apr 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- CBRE UK
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14656425
- Neighbours
- 12 Feb 2026
- Consultation
- 12 Feb 2026
- Site notice
- 10 Mar 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
4 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2019
Approved
Ruskin Library Bigforth Drive Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4XX
Construction of a canopy around the existing entrance
2019
Approved
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Construction of a canopy around the existing entrance
2019
Approved
Library Library Avenue Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire
Erection of a 4 storey infill extension to the south elevation of existing Lancaster Univ…
2019
Approved
Library Library Avenue Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire
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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 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
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