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Dismissed10 March 20233311459

Bowerham Hotel, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4DT

Planning appeal 3311459 at Bowerham Hotel, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4DT (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 10 March 2023 by Inspector Crosby L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including a non-designated heritage asset.

erection of 373sqm (gross) retail unit, 165 sqm (gross) flexible Class E unit in a single storey building together with 22 car parking spaces and associated development with access from Newsham Road, following demolition of existing building

Authority
Lancaster City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Crosby L
Postcode
LA1 4DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including a non-designated heritage asset
  • the living conditions of neighbouring properties

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance around Trafalgar Road and the severe adverse impact on the living conditions of neighbouring properties, particularly the overbearing effect on Avondale Road dwellings, were not outweighed by the economic benefits and reuse of an underutilised site.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM29

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