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Dismissed27 October 20266012921

Land Off Deer Park Lane, Hornby, Lancaster, LA2 8LF

Planning appeal 6012921 at Land Off Deer Park Lane, Hornby, Lancaster, LA2 8LF (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 27 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is previously developed land.

demolition of existing buildings, erection of a dwelling with detached garage building and associated drainage and landscaping

Authority
Lancaster City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
LA2 8LF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the site is previously developed land
  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to its location within the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and trees
  • highway safety
  • flood risk

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What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN2Policy DM46Policy DM4Policy DM29Policy DM60Policy DM33Policy SP2
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy N4Policy TR6Policy F5Policy F4Policy F7Policy S5Policy S4

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