26/00655/PLDC

1. 25 Jun 2026

   Received by Lancaster

2. 29 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Lancaster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• 23/00891/VCN Granted

  Land At Royal Albert Farm Pathfinders Drive Lancaster Lancashire

  Erection of 53 dwellings, 1 3-storey building comprising 8 2-bed apartments and conversion of Derby Home to 8 apartments, regrading of land, creation of parking areas, internal roads including associated upgrading works to Pathfinders Drive, footpaths, drainage infrastructure and provision of open space (pursuant to the variation of condition 2 on planning permission 19/01568/FUL to amend the appearance and layout of Derby Home)

  2 Aug 2023 61m away Conditions
• 19/01568/FUL Granted

  Land At Royal Albert Farm Pathfinders Drive Lancaster Lancashire

  Erection of 53 dwellings, 1 3-storey building comprising 8 2-bed apartments and conversion of Derby Home to 8 apartments, regrading of land, creation of parking areas, internal roads including associated upgrading works to Pathfinders Drive, footpaths, drainage infrastructure and provision open space

  18 Dec 2019 77m away Full applications
• 24/0035/TPO Granted

  Land At Royal Albert Farm Pathfinders Drive Lancaster Lancashire

  T1 - Crown reduce by maximum of 3m

  15 Feb 2024 77m away Trees
• 26/0095/TPO Granted

  1 Acorn Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5LD

  Oak (T393) - Remove 1 lower branch as identified by applicant (email 8/7/2026)

  22 May 2026 95m away Trees
• 22/00786/ELDC Granted

  Flats 1-4 Samuel Court Ashton Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5FG

  Existing lawful development certificate for the use of flats as four 5-bed multiple occupation properties

  24 Jun 2022 155m away Lawful development
• 26/0123/TPO Awaiting decision

  5 Spruce Avenue Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5LB

  T374 Silver Birch - Crown raise up to two metres and removal of deadwood

  29 Jun 2026 207m away Trees

• 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