Self-build detached dwelling at Swinster Lane, East Halton

The site

The site was former scrubland outside East Halton’s settlement boundary, bordered by housing and including trees, hedges, a grass verge and a drainage ditch.

“PA/2022/1498 Planning permission to erect a detached dwelling, with garage and new vehicular access – approved with conditions 28/09/2022. ASSESSMENT The application site consists of a former area of scrubland with trees and hedges along some of its boundaries. The dwelling approved under the 2022 planning application had been constructed on the site up to ridge level as of December 2025.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier applications included refusals for a dwelling and two houses, while permission for a detached dwelling was granted in 2022 but later lost.

“…considered technical matters on the site were not formally discharged and as such planning permission for the dwelling has been lost. Therefore, the principle of residential development for a single-detached dwelling on this land has previously been considered and found to be acceptable.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant addressed the committee about the development’s history and asked for permission to be granted.

Committee discussion

A councillor said they understood the applicant’s position and had no objection to granting permission.

“Councillor C Ross understood the applicant’s position and had no objections to granting the application.”

Minutes

The vote

A motion to grant permission in accordance with the officer recommendation was proposed, seconded and carried.

“It was then moved by Councillor C Ross and seconded by Councillor C Patterson -”

“That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Planning Officers report.”

Minutes