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Dismissed5 October 20266013203

24 Hazelwood, Silverdale, LA5 0TQ

Planning appeal 6013203 at 24 Hazelwood, Silverdale, LA5 0TQ (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 5 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

removal of existing roof and construction of new upper floor to create 3 bedrooms, creation of new entrance porch plus internal alterations and proposed detached garden room/office

Authority
Lancaster City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
LA5 0TQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed development would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area and fail to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the protected landscape, conflicting with Policy N4 and Policy DP3(3) of the Framework, which are national decision-making policies that indicate planning permission should be refused.

The benefits of the scheme (a larger family home and improved energy efficiency) would be substantially outweighed by the adverse effects identified when assessed against the national decision-making policies in the Framework, and the presumption in favour of sustainable development is therefore not engaged.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM29Policy DM46Policy AS08

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