Ancillary outbuilding at 37 Renacres Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by West Lancashire Planning Committee on 2 Oct 2025.
What was proposed
Retrospective permission was sought for an ancillary rear-garden outbuilding measuring 6.3 metres high, 10.8 metres wide and 16.5 metres long.
“PROPOSAL: Retrospective application for an ancillary outbuilding at the end of the rear garden. Dimensions of the building are as follows: Height – 6.3m Width – 10.8m Length – 16.5m…”
“To advise Planning Committee on an application which seeks retrospective approval for an ancillary outbuilding to the rear of the main dwelling.”
Officer report
The site
The site contains a detached two-storey house, a large rear garden and an outbuilding in flood risk zone 3.
“The site relates to a detached two-storey dwellinghouse on Renacres Lane, Halsall. The site is set back from the streetscene with the main dwelling located to the front of the site and accessed by a vehicular crossing with a front gate. To the rear of the property is a large rear garden and there is detached outbuilding / annexe located to the back end of the site. The site is not located in the Green Belt…”
Officer report
Earlier applications
Earlier permissions covered a dropped kerb, alterations to the dwelling and a rear-garden annex for a swimming pool and gym.
“2019/0876/FUL - Extension/modification of residential dropped kerb. GRANTED.”
“2020/1083/FUL - Construction of annex at the rear end of the garden to house a swimming pool and gym area. GRANTED.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The parish council objected over size and neighbouring impacts; environmental protection raised no objection, and drainage officers requested a detailed scheme.
“Parish council – Object to the application due to the sizing and impact on neighbouring properties.”
“Drainage – No objection in principle. Condition provided requesting detailed drainage scheme.”
Officer report
Neighbour concerns
One neighbour raised concerns about the design and questioned the outbuilding’s stated purpose.
“One neighbour representation has been received raising concerns about the design and questioning the stated purpose of the outbuilding.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
Planning permission was granted subject to conditions controlling the plans, materials, drainage and the building’s ancillary use.
“The Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services submitted a report on planning application 2025/0486/FUL, relating to 37 Renacres Lane, Halsall.”
“RESOLVED: That Planning Application 2025/0486/FUL be granted subject to conditions.”
Minutes
Sources
- West Lancashire Planning Committee minutes, 2 October 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of West Lancashire's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Thursday 2 October 2025
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- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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This committee's year
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Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.