East Lodge, Aldcliffe, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5AP

the installation of gate and control panel, renovation/repair of wall/boundary fence and minor path diversion

Authority: Lancaster City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Tweddle J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposals would preserve the Grade II listed building known as East Lodge to former Aldcliffe Hall, or its setting, or any features of special architectural and historic interest it possesses
The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to protected trees
The effect of the development on the safety, and recreational experience of, cyclists and pedestrians
Whether the development is required to provide a biodiversity net gain and, if so, whether this would be secured

What decided it

The proposal would fail to preserve the Grade II listed building, its setting, and its features of special architectural and historic interest, causing less than substantial harm that is not justified by clear and convincing public benefits.

Framework references: 212, 213, 214

Plan policies cited: Policy SP7, Policy SP8, Policy DM29, Policy DM37, Policy DM39, Policy DM41, Policy DM43, Policy DM44, Policy DM45, Policy DM61, Policy ASNP1, Policy ASNP2, Policy ASNP3, Policy ASNP4

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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