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Split Decision21 February 20243324545

1 The Lane, Sunderland Point, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 3HS

Planning appeal 3324545 at 1 The Lane, Sunderland Point, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 3HS (Lancaster City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 21 February 2024 by Inspector Manchester S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Sunderland Point Conservation Area.

installation of solar PV slates to the front elevation and erection of outbuilding to create ancillary accommodation in association with 1 The Lane. Appeal B: APP/A2335/Y/23/3324545 1 The Lane, Sunderland Point, Morecambe, Lancashire LA3 3HS

Authority
Lancaster City Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Manchester S
Postcode
LA3 3HS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Sunderland Point Conservation Area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, with particular regard to private outdoor space

What decided it

The harm to the Grade II listed building from removal of historic roof slates and replacement with artificial solar PV materials, which the Inspector found could not be justified by the limited public benefits of the proposal, particularly the modest energy efficiency gains from micro-generation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM29DM37
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208Paragraph 163Paragraph 164

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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