Planning appeal decision
Baldrand Veterinary Practice, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 3AJ
Planning appeal 3277118 at Baldrand Veterinary Practice, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 3AJ (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 19 April 2022 by Inspector Manchester S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed extension on Baldrand House non-designated heritage asset.
redevelopment and extension to existing veterinary practice for Bay Vets
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Manchester S
- Postcode
- LA1 3AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed extension on Baldrand House non-designated heritage asset
- The effects of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of Greaves Park Conservation Area designated heritage asset
- The effects of the proposed extension on trees, including those protected by Tree Preservation Order
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area and moderate harm to the non-designated heritage asset, which were not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM41Policy DM29Policy DM38Policy DM45Policy DM14Policy DM15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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