Jobcentre Plus Mitre House Church Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1JW Data via plota.co.uk

26/00860/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of security fencing to the north boundary, installation of security gate/fencing to vehicular entrance and installation of mesh panels to openings Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
25 Aug 2026
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Consultation
2 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 20 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 16 Oct 2026, from Lancaster's recent extensions. Comments are open until 8 Oct 2026.

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Documents 5

Statements & assessments 4

PDF D561 biodivesity statement Supporting Information (p) · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF D561 flood risk statement Flood Risk Assessment (p) · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF D561 design and access statement Design and Access Statements (p) · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF D561 heritage statement Supporting Information (p) · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Applicationformredacted Application Forms (p) · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 6

Lancaster conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Scheduled monument 33 m away: Part of a Roman fort and its associated vicus and remains of a pre-Conquest monastery and a Benedictine priory on Castle Hill
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
37 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: The Three Mariners Public House, Grade II, 42 m away · 2 Grade I, 2 Grade II*, 33 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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Also on the record
Inside the Lancaster built-up area; Air quality management area 34 m away: City of Lancaster AQMA; Priority habitat 46 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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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Important details

Council
Lancaster
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
LA1 1JW
Received
25 Aug 2026
Validated
25 Aug 2026
Ward
Castle Ward
Parish
Lancaster Non-Civil Parish
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
architectural designworks limited

Decision outlook

Day 18 of the 56-day target. Lancaster usually decides extensions by day 52.

Day 1838 days to the 56-day target
86%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
246decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 9 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15171828
Consultation
2 Sept 2026
Comments by
8 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
17 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
20 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Withdrawn
Sycamore (G1) - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings (x22 trees) Other Broadleave…
23/0018/TCA
2023 Withdrawn
Sycamore (G1) - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings (x22 trees) Other Broadleave…
23/0018/TCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
The Old Vicarage Priory Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1XB
Temporary change of use of private parking to public parking
25/01261/FUL
2025
The Old Vicarage Priory Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1XB
Temporary change of use of private parking to public parking
25/01261/FUL
2025
The Old Vicarage Priory Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1XB
Listed building application for the conversion of existing offices to 8 apartments with a…
25/01225/LB
2025
The Old Vicarage Priory Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1XB
Listed building application for the conversion of existing offices to 8 apartments with a…
25/01225/LB
2025
The Old Vicarage Priory Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1XB
Change of use and conversion of existing offices to 8 apartments with associated external…
25/01224/FUL
2025
The Old Vicarage Priory Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1XB
Change of use and conversion of existing offices to 8 apartments with associated external…
25/01224/FUL
2024 Refused
The Old Vicarage Priory Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1XB
Listed building application for removal of gates and erection of new gateposts and gates
24/01142/LB
2024 Refused
The Old Vicarage Priory Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1XB
Listed building application for removal of gates and erection of new gateposts and gates
24/01142/LB
2024 Refused
Harrison Drury L L P Office 5 76 Church Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1ET
Listed building application for the installation of a non-illuminated hanging sign
24/00277/LB
2024 Refused
Harrison Drury L L P Office 5 76 Church Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1ET
Listed building application for the installation of a non-illuminated hanging sign
24/00277/LB
2023 Approved
Greycourt Mews St Marys Gate Lancaster Lancashire
Listed building application for the installation of new doors behind all existing ground…
23/01484/LB
2023 Approved
Greycourt Mews St Marys Gate Lancaster Lancashire
Listed building application for the installation of new doors behind all existing ground…
23/01484/LB
2023 Approved
Greycourt Mews St Marys Gate Lancaster Lancashire
Conversion of ground floor store rooms to residential accommodation in association with f…
23/01483/FUL
2023 Approved
Greycourt Mews St Marys Gate Lancaster Lancashire
Conversion of ground floor store rooms to residential accommodation in association with f…
23/01483/FUL
2023 Approved
Three Mariners Bridge Lane Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1EE
Removal of small self-seeded sycamores on retaining wall; Prune trees overhanging propert…
23/0167/TCA
2023 Approved
Three Mariners Bridge Lane Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1EE
Removal of small self-seeded sycamores on retaining wall; Prune trees overhanging propert…
23/0167/TCA
2023 Approved
Three Mariners Bridge Lane Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1EE
Listed building application for partial removal of internal wall and installation log bur…
23/00568/LB
2023 Approved
Three Mariners Bridge Lane Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1EE
Listed building application for partial removal of internal wall and installation log bur…
23/00568/LB
2023 Approved
98 Church Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1TD
Erection of a single storey rear extension
23/00211/FUL
2023 Approved
98 Church Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1TD
Erection of a single storey rear extension
23/00211/FUL
2017 Withdrawn
Flat 1 100 Church Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1TD
Request for specialist heritage advice
17/00659/PREH
2017 Withdrawn
98 Church Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1TD
Specialist heritage pre-application advice request for demolition of existing rear extens…
17/00573/PREH
2017 Withdrawn
98 Church Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1TD
Specialist heritage pre-application advice request for demolition of existing rear extens…
17/00573/PREH
2016 Decided
Lonsdale And Partners Priory Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1XB
Remove Fell x2 dead oak trees; Fell x2 oak trees and a single whitebeam
16/0135/TCA
2016 Decided
Lonsdale And Partners Priory Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1XB
Remove Fell x2 dead oak trees; Fell x2 oak trees and a single whitebeam
16/0135/TCA
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 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