Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is premature pending the regularisation of the existing dwelling's services and boundaries, and fails to meet standards for wastewater treatment, residential amenity, surface water management, and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application is premature as the existing dwelling on-site lacks planning permission for its boundaries, water supply, and wastewater arrangements.
- The development poses risks to public health and safety due to inadequate wastewater information, poor surface water management, and restricted sightlines at the shared access.
- The proposed first-floor bedroom window would negatively impact the residential amenity of the adjoining property to the west through overlooking.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.4 of Volume 2Volume 1 Section 9.11.11Volume 2 Section 8.2.1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of an unauthorised house at Ballaghablake, Ardcolm. The proposal was refused by the local authority because it was deemed premature until the existing dwelling's services and boundaries are regularised. Furthermore, the applicant failed to demonstrate adequate wastewater and surface water management, and the development was found to negatively impact neighbouring privacy and create a traffic hazard due to obstructed sightlines at the shared entrance....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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