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retention and completion of 3 no. buildings, Unit A: Two no. 3 bed family units, Unit B1: Five no. single bedrooms with dining/living kitchen and shower area also one no. self-catering 3 bed family unit, Unit B2: Five no. single bedrooms with dining/living kitchen and shower area, also one no. self catering 3 bed family unit, all for short term letting, tourist accommodation and connection to existing waste water treatment system, including also a 3 bed Managers staff accommodation unit

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development lacks locational justification for a rural setting, is visually inappropriate for the landscape, and fails to demonstrate adequate wastewater and surface water management.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide a satisfactory locational justification or demonstrate a specific need for the development at this un-serviced rural location, contrary to policies supporting sustainable tourism and rural enterprise.
  • The scale, massing, and design of the buildings are considered out of keeping with the traditional vernacular style of the area, resulting in a visually obtrusive feature that fails to integrate into the surrounding landscape.
  • The application lacks sufficient technical information regarding the capacity and suitability of the existing wastewater treatment system and surface water management, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

ED POL 43ED POL 16INF POL 16RD POL 48RD POL 49

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention and completion of three buildings at Puddenhill, Moorepark, for use as short-term tourist accommodation and a manager's unit. Located in a rural, elevated 'Central Lowlands' landscape, the application was refused because the development lacks a site-specific justification for its rural location and its design is deemed inappropriate for the local vernacular. Furthermore, the applicant failed to demonstrate that the site could adequately manage wastewater and surface...
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