Lancaster village dentist unveils expansion plan
Plans have been submitted to expand a dental practice in Hest Bank.
Hest Bank Dental Care, on Marine Drive, has applied for the change the use of a first floor flat on the premises into a dental practice.
The first floor flat was recently vacated and the dental practice would like to expand into this space.
The design and access statement said: “This application relates to 3-7 Marine Drive, Hest Bank, Lancashire, LA2 6DZ. The building has been altered over the years, and currently comprises a dental practice at ground floor, and most of the first floor.
"A small one-bed flat occupies the remaining part of the first floor. The residential flat was recently vacated and the dental practice would like to expand into this space.
“The use of this flat for the dental practice is a good sustainable use of the building. Removal of the residential use, would allow the dental practice to expand into the whole building.
"The use of the dental practice is quiet and professional, so no impact is expected by this change of use.
"It is the current intention to use the space for a private staff area, with a toilet and offices.
“The building has recently been granted permission for and installed Photovoltaic solar panels , which provide sustainable energy.
"The proposed change of use will have no impact on the surrounding properties or area, and is a positive use for the property.
“It is therefore concluded that this application is worthy of support.”
Councillors have yet to decide on the application.
View the application, planning reference number 26/00949/CU at https://www.lancaster.gov.uk/planning/view-applications-and-decisions