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the proposed construction of four semi-detached two storey dwellings with individual entrances to each property inclusive of vehicular access on either side of the proposed development. All serviced dwellings to be connected to a proprietary commercial secondary treatment system with polishing filter and raised percolation area as per Manufacturer and EPA specifications and submitted drawings, connection to public water main with all surface and stormwater to be connected to a soak pit as per BRE 365 recommendations and specifications. Main site to be accessed from existing roadway inclusive of public footpaths, grass verging and of all ancillary site works
Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to demonstrate compliant wastewater treatment arrangements and proposed a design and layout that was inconsistent with the local character and residential amenity standards of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to sufficiently demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system and percolation area could adequately manage effluent disposal in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice (2021), posing a risk to public health.
- The proposed development does not adequately respond to the established character of the area and fails to provide an appropriate standard of residential amenity, specifically regarding narrow open spaces and insufficient parking provision.
- The application lacked critical technical information and clarity regarding the legal status of the access route, flood risk assessment, and the relationship between the site and the public road network.