Plans for 23 new homes in Lancaster village given go-ahead despite objections

Plans for 23 new homes to be built in Arkholme were passed by Lancaster City Council’s planning committee on Monday.
By Gayle Rouncivell
Published 25th Apr 2023, 12:21 BST
Updated 25th Apr 2023, 12:21 BST
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Oakmere Homes had sought outline approval to build the houses on a 2.4-acre plot east of Arkholme Methodist Church in the village.

An earlier full application for the same number of homes was refused last year.

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The latest application was recommended for approval, due to “the significant undersupply of housing within the district”, according to an officer report.

View towards Arkholme and the proposed site from elevated position on public footpath to the north.View towards Arkholme and the proposed site from elevated position on public footpath to the north.
View towards Arkholme and the proposed site from elevated position on public footpath to the north.

However, the city council had received objections from Morecambe and Lunesdale MP David Morris, Lancaster Rural North county councillor Phillippa Williamson and Kellet ward councillor Stuart Morris, as well as from 20 members of the public.

They said Arkholme was not a sustainable settlement, with few amenities and local schools and services already at capacity.

Meanwhile, other plans by Oakmere Homes to secure outline planning consent to build 129 homes on a site off Fulwood Drive in Morecambe were deferred by councillors at the same meeting.

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