Lancaster University Bigforth Drive Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW

1. 10 Feb 2026

   Received by Lancaster

2. 10 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.

More on amendments applications in our guide

• Lancaster University Bigforth Drive Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW

  24/00206/EIR Submitted 19 Feb 2024 0m 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 1m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

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

  Awaiting decision 6 docs

• University House Bowland Avenue South Lancaster University Lancaster Lancashire

  25/00915/FUL Submitted 14 Aug 2025 21m away

  Installation and relocation of new automated entrance doors and windows to the east elevation with amendments to provide level threshold

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• CTAP John Creed Avenue Lancaster University Lancaster Lancashire

  22/00191/FUL Submitted 15 Feb 2022 221m 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 284m 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

• Bailrigg House North West Drive Lancaster University Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YE

  26/00178/LB Submitted 13 Feb 2026 496m away

  Listed building application for the installation of replacement roof, gutters and downpipes, removal of soil & vent pipes, downpipes and hoppers, alterations/repairs to existing glazing and windows, core drilling and installation of new mechanical ventilation

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Windows or glazing 37 docs

• 26/00850/NMA Awaiting decision

  Lighthouse Cottage Slack Lane Thurnham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0AY

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00911/FUL to change window and door colour from white to green

  24 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/00765/NMA Awaiting decision

  Lancaster Music Co-op 1 Lodge Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1QW

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/01528/FUL for the reduction in height in glazed entrance to front elevation

  24 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/00755/NMA Awaiting decision

  Ward Field Farm Galgate Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0FB

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00378/FUL to alter floor plans and fenestration

  22 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/00295/NMA Withdrawn

  Ward Field Farm Main Road Galgate Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0JG

  Non material amendment to planning permission 17/00944/OUT to substitute approved plans under condition 2 to enable the demolition and rebuild of the barns.

  17 Mar 2026 Amendments
• 26/00729/NMA Decided

  McDonalds Restaurant Hilmore Way Morecambe Lancashire LA4 4DD

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00316/FUL for the repositioning of roof cowls, vent, exhaust, and intake/extract locations; revisions to glazing pattern on Elevation B; increase fencing height to form a secure plant compound and omission of opening on Elevation B

  15 Jul 2026 Amendments