Lancaster University Bigforth Drive Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 24/00206/EIR Decided

  Lancaster University Bigforth Drive Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW

  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 14 Mar 2024 Outline

1. 10 Feb 2026

   Received by Lancaster

2. 10 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lancaster granted permission on 10 March 2026, 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.

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 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

• University House Bowland Avenue South Lancaster University Lancaster Lancashire

  25/00915/FUL Submitted 14 Aug 2025 50 yards 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

• 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

• 26/00925/NMA Granted

  7 Berwick Way Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2UA

  Non material amendment to planning permission 26/00019/FUL for reconfiguration of the internal layout and alterations to the fenestration

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/00979/NMA Awaiting decision

  3 Ashford Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4QH

  Non material amendment on approved application 25/00233/FUL to omit the kitchen window to the south and replacement of the existing arch front door in the porch

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/00967/NMA Decided

  Bowland View Yenham Lane Overton Morecambe Lancashire LA3 3FP

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00138/FUL to alter doors and windows and remove solar panels and rooflights

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/00765/NMA Granted

  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

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 30 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/00850/NMA Decided

  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

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Amendments