Planning appeal decision
6 First Terrace, Sunderland Point, Morecambe, LA3 3HR
Planning appeal 3363666 at 6 First Terrace, Sunderland Point, Morecambe, LA3 3HR (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 3 October 2025 by Inspector Tweddle J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building, 5 and 6 First Terrace.
the replacement of front roof using photovoltaic slate and repairs to rear roof elevation
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Tweddle J
- Postcode
- LA3 3HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building, 5 and 6 First Terrace
- Whether the character or appearance of the Sunderland Point Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced
What decided it
The harm to the special interest of the listed building and character of the conservation area caused by the discordant appearance of photovoltaic slates and loss of historic fabric outweighs the limited public benefits of renewable energy generation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM29DM37DM38DMCCH1DM39
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 215
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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