Church Of St Thomas More St Thomas More Walk Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5PT

1. 28 Jul 2026

   Received by Lancaster

2. 4 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Lancaster took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Willow Lane Hostel 56 - 64 Willow Lane Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5QF

  25/00881/PIP Submitted 4 Aug 2025 84m away

  Permission in principle for the demolition of the existing building and erection of up to 9 dwellings

  Refused Outline Demolition 7 docs
  Several homes

• 6 Milking Stile Lane Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5QB

  22/00366/ELDC Submitted 18 Mar 2022 123m away

  Existing lawful development certificate for use as house in multiple occupation (C4)

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs

• 10 Hornbeam Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5TQ

  26/00053/DIS Submitted 31 Mar 2026 157m away

  Discharge of condition 3 (materials) on approved application 24/00934/FUL

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• 10 Hornbeam Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5TQ

  25/00806/NMA Submitted 15 Jul 2025 157m away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00934/FUL for revisions to service yard layout

  Granted Amendments 5 docs

• 10 Hornbeam Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5TQ

  23/01246/FUL Submitted 31 Oct 2023 173m away

  Change of use of building into cafe (Use Class E) and erection of rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs

• Tag Foods Ltd 10 Hornbeam Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5TQ

  24/00934/FUL Submitted 21 Aug 2024 174m away

  Change of use from a warehouse (B8) to convenience store (E) and erection of a single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00194/FUL Granted

  Barn Opposite Greenways Bay Horse Road Ellel Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0QA

  Change of use of agricultural land and barn into 2 dwellings with associated access

  17 Feb 2026 Full applications
• 26/00860/FUL Awaiting decision

  Jobcentre Plus Mitre House Church Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1JW

  Erection of security fencing to the north boundary, installation of security gate/fencing to vehicular entrance and installation of mesh panels to openings

  25 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00852/FUL Awaiting decision

  Kirk House Farm Main Road Over Kellet Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1DX

  Erection of a side extension to existing storage building

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00856/FUL Awaiting decision

  Edenmount Well Lane Yealand Redmayne Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9SX

  Erection of a two storey side extension

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00851/FUL Awaiting decision

  Halton Community Association The Centre Low Road Halton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6NB

  Erection of a single storey front extension and alterations to access ramp

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications