URL: https://committeeadmin.lancaster.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1570

Decision Maker: Planning Regulatory Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: A6 25/00073/FUL Change of use and conversion of the first, second and third floors of existing commercial building into 30 student studios including dormer extensions, a third floor extension and alterations to the roof and erection of a bin store to the rear, alterations to windows/external finishes and construction of a new entrance. Castle Ward A   Under the scheme of public participation, David Hester (Hester’s Habadashery) spoke against the application. Aqeela Bhikha (Afar Properties Ltd) responded in favour of the application.   It was proposed by Councillor John Hanson and seconded by Councillor Alan Greenwell:   “That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report.”   Upon being put to the vote, 9 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with 2 against and 2 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.   Resolved:   That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:   1.    Standard 3 year timescale. 2.    Development in accordance with the amended approved plans. 3.    Sustainable Design Statement. 4.    Precise details and samples (including precise external materials, windows, and rainwater goods). 5.    Construction environmental management plan CEMP (including pollution control, noise and vibration mitigation, construction hours, dust control, vehicle movement and protection of pedestrian movements). 6.    Construction Surface Water Management Plan. 7.    Employment Skills Plan. 8.    Surface Water Sustainable Drainage Strategy. 9.    Sustainable Drainage System Operation and Maintenance Manual. 10.  Verification Report of Constructed Sustainable Drainage System. 11.  Security measures and external lighting. 12.  Noise mitigation details of mechanical ventilation and implementation of secondary glazing. 13.  Waste and recycling arrangements (including precise provision, space, lighting, collections, management and surfacing). 14.  Precise details of the cycle store and trigger for full implementation. 15.  Ecological homeowner pack – HRA mitigation. 16.  Development is in accordance with the submitted Flood Risk Assessment. 17.  Student occupation only.

Date of Decision: May 27, 2025