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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (approved plans) of L/03/15 (Householder planning permission for erection of porch, single storey garden room extension with balcony over to replace existing conservatory, single storey morning room extension to north elevation and garage, together with other internal / external alterations to the existing property) in respect of installation of PV panels on the new garage roof
Proposal details
- Reference
- L/03/15B
- Alternative references
- 14755839
- Parish
- Leck
- Agent
- Wright
- UPRN
- 10009274126
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Cobwebs, Leck, Carnforth, LA6 2HZ
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Documents 5 of 5
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Covering letterSupporting documents | 9 Mar 2026 | View |
| L_03_15B_PLA.pdfPlans | 9 Mar 2026 | View |
| SolarSupporting documents | 9 Mar 2026 | View |
| L_03_15B_DEC.pdfDecision Notice | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| L_03_15B_OFFICER_REPORT.pdfPlanning Officers Report | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
L_03_15B_DEC.pdfPlanning conditions
- Within 6 months of the completion of the development hereby permitted 2 x swift boxes and 1 bat box shall have been installed on the building or within the garden of Cobwebs, Leck. The bat and wild bird boxes shall be retained as such thereafter, unless details of an alternative biodiversity enhancement measure are first submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of wildlife enhancement in accordance with Policy DM 27 of the adopted Lancaster Development Plan 2014.
- The rooflights in the approved development shall be of 'conservation style,' fitted flush with the adjoining roof surface and shall not project above the plane of the roof. The rooflights shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is acceptable, having regard to policy SP4 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030).
- Any external lighting erected on the extensions, balcony or garage shall meet the following requirements and be retained as such thereafter; i) Lights shall be fully shielded to angle the light downward; ii) Lights shall be no more than 500 lumens; iii) Lights shall have a colour temperature less than 2700K; iv) Lights shall be fitted with proximity sensors so they are switched off when not needed (dusk till-dawn sensors shall not be use); v) Lights shall be installed at the lowest possible height to achieve lighting levels required. Reason: To ensure that the general amenity of the area is retained, wildlife is protected and the development protects the dark skies of the National Park, having regard to policy SP4 of the Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030).
- Notwithstanding the approved plans, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the following design details and retained as such thereafter: i. The garage doors stall be made of timber and left unstained, unpainted; ii) The stonework to be used in the construction of the extensions and detached garage hereby approved shall match the existing stonework at Cobwebs, Leck. iii) The roof covering for the extensions and detached garage hereby approved shall be natural slate and match the slate on the roof of Cobwebs, Leck. iv) The flues hereby approved shall be matt black Reason: To ensure the appearance of the building acceptable in accordance with policy DM35 of the adopted Lancaster Development Plan 2014.
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details indicated in the following drawings/documents: Location plan received 20/02/25 Proposed site plan received 05/03/26 Proposed elevations PO5 D received 05/03/26 Specification of solar panels received 05/03/26. Reason : To define the plans/details to which this permission relates.
- The development hereby permitted shall be begun (as defined by Section 56 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) before the expiration of three years from the 16 April 2025 (the date of the original permission). Reason: To comply with the requirements of Sections 91-93 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
- Bats & birds - No disturbance to any part of the roof structure, or external or internal wall surface adjacent to it, shall take place if protected species (bats & birds) are found to be present. In the event of bats and birds being present then the owner should contact Natural England or the National Park Authority for further advice. Bats & birds - No disturbance to any part of the roof structure, or external or internal wall surface adjacent to it, shall take place if protected species (bats & birds) are found to be present. In the event of bats and birds being present then the owner should contact Natural England or the National Park Authority for further advice.
- When the solar panels the subject of this permission, cease to be used for the purpose for which they were installed, they shall be removed from the site, together with all ancillary equipment to leave the building cleared. Reason: To remove equipment and other features which have ceased to be used for energy generation at Bainbridge House, Ireby and in order for the Local Planning Authority to retain control over the land in accordance with Policy DM35 of the Lancaster District Local Plan 2014.
