23/01252/PLDC

1. 31 Oct 2023

   Received by Lancaster

2. 7 Nov 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Dec 2023

   Decision issued: Lawful Development Certificate Refused

4. 30 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 24/00152/FUL Granted

  22 Burlington Avenue Morecambe Lancashire LA4 5XL

  Conversion of existing garage into a habitable room

  6 Feb 2024 0m away Full applications
• 21/00669/PLDC Granted

  4 Richmond Avenue Morecambe Lancashire LA4 5XU

  Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a single storey rear extension

  26 May 2021 74m away Lawful development
• 24/00512/PLDC Granted

  24 Bowfell Avenue Morecambe Lancashire LA4 5XD

  Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a single storey side extension

  1 May 2024 209m away Lawful development
• 22/01451/FUL Granted

  76 Broadway Morecambe Lancashire LA4 5XY

  Erection of a part two storey and part single storey front, side and rear extension and alterations to roof

  23 Nov 2022 271m away Full applications
• 23/01467/FUL Granted

  242 Lancaster Road Morecambe Lancashire LA4 5TW

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey side and rear extension

  18 Dec 2023 295m away Full applications
• 21/01535/FUL Granted

  1 Anstable Road Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6TG

  Change of use and conversion of mixed use premises comprising of ground floor distribution centre (B8) and first floor 1-bed flat (C3), to one 2-bed bungalow and one 3-bed two storey house, with landscaping and associated parking

  15 Dec 2021 312m away Full applications

• 26/00739/PLDC Granted

  65 Gringley Road Morecambe Lancashire LA4 4SE

  Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a single storey rear extension and outbuilding

  16 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00762/PLDC Awaiting decision

  6 Hornby Hall Close Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LB

  Proposed lawful development certification for the installation of roof mounted solar panels

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00535/PLDC Granted

  2 Hawthorn Avenue Brookhouse Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9NS

  Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for the installation of roof mounted solar panels to the side roof slope

  27 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00521/PLDC Granted

  1 Endcliffe Road Morecambe Lancashire LA4 5RH

  Proposed lawful development certificate for the amalgamation of two flats into one dwelling

  21 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00758/PLDC Awaiting decision

  County College & Grizedale Lancaster University Bigforth Drive Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW

  Proposed lawful development certificate for the removal of existing cladding, installation of new cavity barriers and reinstatement of existing cladding

  22 Jul 2026 Lawful development