University House Bowland Avenue South Lancaster University Lancaster Lancashire

1. 14 Aug 2025

   Received by Lancaster

2. 2 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lancaster granted permission on 2 October 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Lancaster University Bigforth Drive Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW

  26/00153/NMA Submitted 10 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00171/FUL to amend details of the woodland planting enhancement scheme

  Granted Amendments 8 docs

• Lancaster University Bigforth Drive Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW

  24/00206/EIR Submitted 19 Feb 2024 50 yards away

  Screening opinion for the erection of an Energy Centre and extension to the existing district heat network along with associated development including but not limited to a 25m high flue, thermal stores (comprising 8 no. tanks at 22m high), a back-up generator, fuel store, connecting pipework from the district heat network to campus buildings, and associated infrastructure including drainage and access for servicing and parking.

  Decided Outline Extension 3 docs

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

  26/00758/PLDC Submitted 22 Jul 2026 50 yards away

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

  Granted 6 docs

• National Westminster Bank Plc Lancaster University Branch Alexandra Square Lancaster University Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire

  02/00982/ADV Submitted 20 Aug 2002 150 yards away

  Erection of various signs

  Granted Advertising 1 doc

• CTAP John Creed Avenue Lancaster University Lancaster Lancashire

  22/00191/FUL Submitted 15 Feb 2022 250 yards away

  Removal of existing revolving door and installation of replacement window, installation of ducts, construction of external plant space with installation of two flues and associated landscaping

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

• Management School Gillow Avenue Lancaster University Lancaster Lancashire

  25/00905/VCN Submitted 13 Aug 2025 300 yards away

  Creation of a double height entrance to the east, erection of a single storey link corridor and external canopy within the internal quad, installation of roof guarding, installation of plant screening, replacement windows and doors and associated landscaping (pursuant to the variation of condition 5 on planning permission 24/00245/FUL in relation to landscaping scheme)

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00528/FUL Decided

  New Brows Farm Carr Lane Middleton Morecambe Lancashire LA3 3LL

  Erection of extension to existing silage building

  Received 26 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01022/FUL Awaiting decision

  Middle Cottage Back Lane Wrayton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2QU

  Installation of air source heat pump

  Received 15 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01017/FUL Awaiting decision

  185 Bare Lane Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6RR

  Demolition of existing rear conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension including roof terrace with balustrade, construction of rear roof dormer extension and a raised garden terrace

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01013/FUL Awaiting decision

  Sellet Hall Hosticle Lane Whittington Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2QF

  Installation of 13 solar PV panels to south and east roof slopes, with associated inverter and battery storage to gable of outbuildings and installation of EV charging point to the north elevation of outbuilding

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01005/FUL Awaiting decision

  Salt Ayre Sports Centre Doris Henderson Way Heaton With Oxcliffe Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5JS

  Construction of outdoor padel courts with canopies, boundary fencing and associated clubhouse facility

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications