24/5314
Permission for the refurbishment and extension of our existing dwelling house. This proposed development will include the demolition of 2 no. existing lean-to single storey extensions, the existing front entrance porch structure, and the construction of a new single storey extension to the rear of, and a new front entrance porch to, the original existing dwelling. The proposed works will also include associated site ancillary works.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended that permission be granted by amending Conditions 2 and 11 to accept the revised design and wastewater treatment proposals submitted on April 29, 2025. The Inspector concluded that the revised design is not incongruous with the original dwelling and is necessary to achieve required separation distances for an environmentally superior wastewater treatment system while avoiding an existing wayleave.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The revised design submitted on April 29, 2025, while elongating the front elevation, remains architecturally balanced through the use of gable features and does not negatively impact the visual amenity of the rural context.
- Reconfiguring the site layout as per the April 2025 submission is technically justified to maintain necessary separation distances for wastewater treatment and to respect the existing wayleave along the southern boundary.
- The proposed secondary treatment unit and soil polishing filter represent a significant environmental improvement over the existing septic tank and are appropriate for the site’s soil characteristics (T-test of 8.39 and P-value of 19.08).