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Dismissed8 December 20253363839

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

Planning appeal 3363839 at East Lodge, Aldcliffe, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5AP (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 8 December 2025 by Inspector Tweddle J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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 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
Postcode
LA1 5AP

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP7Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy DM37Policy DM39Policy DM41Policy DM43Policy DM44Policy DM45Policy DM61Policy ASNP1Policy ASNP2Policy ASNP3Policy ASNP4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 214

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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