Mower shed demolition at Lancaster City Council White Lund Depot, Morecambe

“This application seeks a determination as to whether prior approval is required for the demolition of a former mower storage shed.”

“Subject to the prior approval process, the proposal is considered to be permitted development by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as…”

“White Lund Depot is situated to the east of White Lund Road, near to the junction of White Lund Road and Westgate. The site compromises of numerous buildings that include office buildings, storerooms and the White Lund Plant Centre for Lancaster City Council members of staff. The remainder of the site consists of parking for council vehicles and staff parking.”

“To the northwest of the site are six residential properties, with further residential properties to the west of White Lund Road. To the north, east and south of the application site are various commercial properties that include Home Bargains and Whitehouse Motors.”

“A number of relevant applications relating to this site have previously been received by the Local Planning Authority. These include:”

“Application Number Proposal Decision 24/00437/VCN Retrospective application for the temporary siting of 2 portable buildings to provide office space (pursuant to the variation of condition 1 on 23/01134/VCN to extend the time frame for removal) Permitted 23/01435/FUL Demolition of existing office building, canteen building, welfare building and greenhouse and erection of a new office building, canteen and welfare building Permitted 23/01134/VCN Retrospective application for…”

“As such, the Method of Demolition Statement has established the means of demolition with regards to the site and area and it is considered that if the proposal were carried out in accordance with these details, it would not result in any adverse impacts and would be considered acceptable.”

“Where prior approval is required, the local planning authority can seek details of the restoration of the site following demolition. Following the demolition of this building, the Method of Demolition Statement outlines that the concrete base will be retained and will be used for the storage/parking of vehicles and the storage of materials and goods.”

“Whether the proposal meets the requirements of Schedule 2 Part 11 Class B of the Order • Method of demolition and restoration of the site • Protected species…”

“Schedule 2 Part 11 Class B of the Order permits “any building operation consisting of the demolition of a building.” This is subject to some exclusions (sub-section B.1) and conditions (sub section B.2). The proposal is not affected by the exclusions set out in sub-section B.1 and in accordance with B.1(i), the developer (in this case Lancaster City Council) has applied to the local planning authority for a determination as to whether prior approval is required.”

“No responses have been received by members of the public at the time of compiling this report.”

“It was proposed by Councillor John Hanson and seconded by Councillor Sandra Thornberry:”

“Upon being put to the vote, 15 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.”

“That prior approval for demolition is required and granted.”