Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate safe and adequate on-site effluent disposal and lack of necessary percolation test results.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that effluent generated by the development can be safely and adequately disposed of within the site boundaries.
- Insufficient information was submitted to verify that percolation area upgrades are appropriately sized, as no percolation test results were provided.
- The development is considered prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a constructed, fully serviced granny flat and associated works at Moortown Great, Tomhaggard. The local authority refused the proposal due to significant concerns regarding wastewater management. The applicant did not provide percolation test results or sufficient technical data to prove that the site could safely accommodate the additional effluent load, leading to a determination that the development poses a risk to public health....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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