Category Archives: Lancaster

More planning applications

Posted on January 23, 2024 by lancasterdynamo

Dynamo has objected to the following planning applications: Holiday village at Ellel (20/01453/OUT) with up to 450 holiday lodges: Dynamo objects to the application as it does not provide safe routes for cyclists. It’s a major development yet Lancaster City … Continue reading →

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Long Marsh Lane . . . at long last

Posted on August 9, 2022 by lancasterdynamo

Long Marsh Lane has finally been made into a no-through road, making it safer for pedestrians and cyclists going up towards the castle. It’s been quite a saga, but with a happy ending.

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Update on closure of Long Marsh Lane, Lancaster

Posted on September 17, 2021 by lancasterdynamo

Disappointment to report. The latest news is that there were objections to the Traffic Regulation Order to block up Long Marsh Lane to cars, so Lancashire County Council Highways must see if the objections can be addressed or refer the … Continue reading →

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Objection to planning application for 151 houses north of Quernmore Road, Lancaster

Posted on September 17, 2021 by lancasterdynamo

Another planning application to object to: ref 21/01008/FUL. This one is opposite Daisy Bank on Quernmore Road, between the M6 and Dutton Drive. Quite a restrained objection, we felt, under the circumstances. Dynamo objects strongly to this planning application. Our … Continue reading →

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Objection to planning application on Ashton Road, Lancaster

Posted on August 10, 2021 by lancasterdynamo

There is a planning application for 64 homes just south of De Vitre Cottages off Ashton Road, Lancaster (ref 21/00784/FUL) which Dynamo has objected to as follows: While Dynamo recognises the importance of increasing housing provision, we object to this … Continue reading →

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Removal of pop-up cycle lanes on South Road, Lancaster

Posted on June 1, 2021 by lancasterdynamo

Dynamo learned – quite by accident – that Lancashire County Council Highways intends to remove the pop-up cycle lanes on South Road, Lancaster, on 21 June (when Covid restrictions are currently due to end). Presumably this means that the wands … Continue reading →

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Long Marsh Lane needs your support!

Posted on April 30, 2021 by lancasterdynamo

The Traffic Regulation Order has finally appeared to close off Long Marsh Lane in Lancaster to through motor vehicles. If you want to see it happen, please email Lancashire County Council to support it. Details below. Deadline is 27 May. … Continue reading →

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State of the Morecambe-Lancaster shared-use path

Posted on March 14, 2021 by lancasterdynamo

A Morecambe resident has written to the City and County Councils about the state of the Morecambe-Lancaster shared-use path. His particular concerns are: graffiti horse manure on the path mud on the path (presumably left by Council vehicles emptying bins, … Continue reading →

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Quick round-up of news

Posted on February 21, 2021 by lancasterdynamo

Apologies for radio silence of late. It’s just . . . well, you know. But here is what is happening at the moment: Chapel Street, Lancaster Following the recent collision, Dick has written to Lancashire County Council suggesting that vehicle … Continue reading →

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Letter from County Councillor re cycle infrastructure refresh

Posted on January 19, 2021 by lancasterdynamo

Dick wrote to County Councillor Keith Iddon (with responsibility for Highways and Transport) in December about the half-hearted way in the County were refreshing cycle lanes in Lancaster city centre. The white lines had been repainted, but not the red … Continue reading →

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