Former Co-Op Building, John Street, Carnforth, LA5 9ER

Planning appeal 3344855 at Former Co-Op Building, John Street, Carnforth, LA5 9ER (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 29 January 2026 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers of the flats.

the removal of the external staircase, various alterations to windows and openings as well as the installation of metal balustrades

Authority: Lancaster City Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Jones D
Postcode: LA5 9ER

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers of the flats
the effect of the proposal on living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy
the effect of the proposal on character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Carnforth Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal fails to provide adequate outlook for future occupiers of the flats, particularly for the primary living accommodation and bedroom windows, contrary to Policy DM29 of the Development Management Development Plan Document and Paragraph 135 of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM29Policy DM38
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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