55 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BY Data via plota.co.uk

26/00536/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Change of use of existing ground floor storeroom to 1 self-contained flat, subdivision of existing upper floor flat into 3 self-contained flats, erection of first floor rear extension, installation of roof terrace, alterations to windows/door openings on rear elevation and installation of new windows/doors and rooflights… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 May 2026
Validated
9 Jul 2026
Consultation
13 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 3 Aug 2026.

Important details

Council
Lancaster
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
LA4 6BY
Received
27 May 2026
Validated
9 Jul 2026
Ward
Bare Ward
Parish
Morecambe
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Lee Fenton Planning Services LTD

Public comments

1comment received
1 neutral

9 neighbours consulted · Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14926568
Neighbours
13 Jul 2026
Consultation
13 Jul 2026
Site notice
31 Jul 2026
Press notice
16 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Lancaster
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#147 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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