2660068
the proposed development includes: 1. Change Of Use from the existing structure to a dwelling; 2. Construction of a part single-storey, part storey-and-a-half extension comprising three bedrooms; 3. Alterations and amendments to the floor plans and elevations of the existing dwelling; 4. Demolition of an existing agricultural building; 5. Installation of a new sewage treatment system with percolation area; 6. Provision of a private well; 7. Upgrading of the existing agricultural entrance to serve as the new site entrance, along with all associated ancillary site development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet design standards for the sensitive restoration of a vernacular building and lacks technical compliance regarding traffic safety and wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed design is not considered a sensitive restoration as it fails to retain the agricultural character of the original structure and includes an extension of inappropriate scale and height.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required 160-metre unobstructed sightlines or a compliant entrance layout on the R-154 Strategic Corridor, posing a potential traffic hazard.
- The wastewater treatment proposals are invalid as evidence indicates that the mandatory site characterisation test holes were excavated on a neighboring property rather than the subject site.