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

Pending 26/00991/FUL
New homes
Council
Lancaster 5/10
Date received
6 Oct 2026
Date validated
6 Oct 2026
Postcode
LA4 6BY

Description

Subdivision of existing upper floor flat into 3 self-contained flats Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision around 1 Dec 2026, from Lancaster's recent new homes.

Day 3 of the 56-day target. Lancaster usually decides new homes by day 56.

Day 353 days to the 56-day target
63%decided within 8 weeks
67%approved
62decided in the last year

Plota live figures for new homes decided by Lancaster in the last twelve months, from validation. Lancaster decision record →

Site constraints 7

Special protection area 177 m away: Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
4 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: Craig Convalescent Home for Children, Grade II, 33 m away · 4 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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SSSI 177 m away: Morecambe Bay SSSI
Natural England may need consulting, depending on what is proposed.
Sites of special scientific interest are the best wildlife and geological sites in the country. Development likely to harm one is rarely permitted.
Also on the record
Nature improvement area: Morecambe Bay Limestones and Wetlands; National infrastructure project 1441 m away: Heysham to M6 Link Road; Inside the Morecambe built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 8 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate 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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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
31 Elms Road Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6DD
Listed building application for replacement windows and door
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2025 Approved
31 Elms Road Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6DD
Listed building application for replacement windows and door
25/00229/LB
2025 Approved
Contact One 43B Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BY
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25/00078/FUL
2025 Approved
Contact One 43B Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BY
Change of use of office and ancillary office building into two holiday lets, erection of…
25/00078/FUL
2023 Approved
8 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BX
Construction of a dormer extension to the rear elevation and installation of rooflights t…
23/00783/FUL
2023 Approved
8 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BX
Construction of a dormer extension to the rear elevation and installation of rooflights t…
23/00783/FUL
2023 Refused
8A Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BX
Construction of dormer extensions to the front and back elevation and installation of a b…
23/00320/FUL
2023 Refused
8A Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BX
Construction of dormer extensions to the front and back elevation and installation of a b…
23/00320/FUL
2023 Approved
The Owls Nest Bare Lane Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6DE
Retrospective application for the erection of covered seating pods
23/00124/FUL
2023 Approved
The Owls Nest Bare Lane Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6DE
Retrospective application for the erection of covered seating pods
23/00124/FUL
2022 Approved
31 Elms Road Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6DD
Listed building application for installation of secondary glazing to front windows and re…
22/00515/LB
2022 Approved
31 Elms Road Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6DD
Listed building application for installation of secondary glazing to front windows and re…
22/00515/LB
2022 Approved
22 Grange Street Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BW
Erection of a 5 metre deep, single storey rear extension with a maximum roof height of 3…
22/00075/PAH
2022 Approved
22 Grange Street Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BW
Erection of a 5 metre deep, single storey rear extension with a maximum roof height of 3…
22/00075/PAH
2021 Refused
The Owls Nest Bare Lane Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6DE
Retrospective application for the erection of covered seating pods
21/00884/FUL
2021 Withdrawn
Rear Of 8 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire
Change of use of store (B1c) to dwelling (C3), construction of dormer extension to the fr…
21/00349/FUL
2020 Approved
43 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BY
Advertisement application for the display of 2 externally illuminated fascia signs and 1…
20/00742/ADV
2020 Approved
43 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BY
Change of use of front ground floor office space (B1) to mixed use unit comprising wine b…
20/00741/FUL
2020 Approved
43 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BY
Advertisement application for the display of 2 externally illuminated fascia signs and 1…
20/00742/ADV
2020 Approved
43 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BY
Change of use of front ground floor office space (B1) to mixed use unit comprising wine b…
20/00741/FUL
2016 Approved
4 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BX
Change of use of offices (B1) to a takeaway (A5) and installation of a ventilation duct t…
16/01510/FUL
2016 Approved
4 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BX
Change of use of offices (B1) to a takeaway (A5) and installation of a ventilation duct t…
16/01510/FUL
2016 Approved
Bare Post Office 47 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6DA
Retention of a replacement shop front with improved access.
16/01402/FUL
2016 Approved
Bare Post Office 47 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6DA
Retention of a replacement shop front with improved access.
16/01402/FUL
2025 Approved
Contact One 43B Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BY
Discharge of conditions 3 and 4 on approved application 25/00078/FUL
25/00080/DIS
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

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