7 Berwick Way Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2UA Data via plota.co.uk

26/00397/VCN - Variation of a Condition Application Refused

Proposal

Demolition of existing lean to, erection of an infill extension to existing garage/dwelling, installation of rooflights to the rear east roof elevation and conversion of the existing garage to form annex accommodation (pursuant to the variation of condition 2 on planning permission to amend the extension windows, door and rooflights and amend internal room layout) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 Apr 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Consultation
8 May 2026
Refused
2 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 2 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Lancaster
Application type
Variation of a Condition Application
Postcode
LA3 2UA
Received
15 Apr 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Ward
Heysham South Ward
Parish
Heysham Neighbourhood Council
Case officer
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Target decision
2 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
2 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14861061
Neighbours
8 May 2026
Consultation
8 May 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