Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet policy requirements for ancillary residential units as it is a detached structure that cannot be integrated into the main house, lacks demonstrated need, and lacks a site suitability assessment for wastewater.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed granny flat is a detached structure that cannot be incorporated into the main dwelling, which contravenes Section 18.13.3 of the County Development Plan.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific need for the unit, and its scale is considered more characteristic of an independent dwelling than an ancillary flat.
- The absence of a Site Suitability Assessment Report for the wastewater treatment system poses a risk to groundwater quality and public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the construction of a granny flat to the rear of an existing family home at Shelmaliere Commons, Aughwilliam. The local authority refused the application primarily because the design—a detached unit that cannot be integrated into the main house—violates specific development plan policies regarding ancillary residential units. Furthermore, the planning authority noted a lack of demonstrated need for the accommodation and expressed significant concerns regard...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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