Self-build dwelling and garage at Land adjacent to Nasza Chata, Jericho Lane, East Halton

What was proposed

The application sought permission to change vacant land and build a two-storey self-build four-bedroom dwelling with a detached double garage.

“…plans. This is a generic comment that has been made on other planning applications, and the proposal is not considered to create an issue in this instance. RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY PA/2023/1494 Planning permission to erect a two-storey house and detached double garage – approved with conditions 08/12/2023 PA/2024/48 Outline planning permission to erect two dwellings, with appearance and landscaping reserved for subsequent consideration –…”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is outside East Halton’s development boundary, in flood zone 1, and was used for container storage beside existing development.

“…the application; any local finance considerations, so far as material to the application; and any other material considerations. In this instance, the development plan consists of the saved policies of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan, the North Lincolnshire Core Strategy and the Housing and Employment Land Allocations DPD.”

“…development outside defined development boundaries to protect the character of the open countryside. However, it is also noted that the application site is currently developed and used for container storage associated with adjacent farming activities.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the policy conflict would be outweighed by the benefits of a sustainable dwelling on an infill plot.

“…also access to public transport close to the site providing access to the larger settlement of Barton upon Humber. It is considered the proposal accords with the need to locate development in locations with accessible services. It is also to be built close to the edge of the settlement boundary for East Halton.”

“In this situation the ‘titled balance’ is applied to the decision-making process which requires permission to be granted unless ‘any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the policies in the NPPF taken as a whole.’ It is considered that the proposal for a single dwelling is merited in this instance with the development in a sustainable location on the edge of the development boundary, in a settlement with…”

Officer report

Public comments

One comment asked for swift bricks to be included in the building plans, but officers did not consider this created an issue.

“Planning conditions are proposed to seek a measurable net gain in biodiversity in accordance with policy CS17, the National Planning Policy Framework and the statutory Biodiversity Metric. PUBLICITY A site notice has been displayed along with a press notice. One comment has been received relating to swifts and the need for swift bricks to be incorporated into building…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent said outline permission had been granted, the development was attractive, and there would be no overlooking, overshadowing or flood risks.

The committee decision

The committee resolved to grant planning permission in accordance with the officer’s recommendation.

“Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.”

Minutes