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for alterations to the permitted boat/storage shed as granted under reg. Ref. 22/60999 as follows : Retention permission is sought for minor external alterations to the shed including window and door profiles to elevation, the omission of one no. window to the south elevation and an external decking area to the rear of the shed. Retention permission is also sought for the change of use from boat shed to habitable space with internal alterations including partition walls to facilitate a revised internal layout accommodating kitchen, utility, home office, wet room and stairs to loft storage area. Planning permission is now sought to remove the kitchen, utility room and all white goods and its replacement with storage only. This will result in a storage/boat shed with home office and wet room. Permission is also sought for the provision of a revised landscaping plan with the removal of a temporary vehicular entrance and all ancillary works required to facilitate the development
Core Refusal Reason
The development represents over-intensification and haphazard, disorderly development in a sensitive rural area, failing to demonstrate adequate wastewater/surface water management or protection of nearby Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes over-intensification and haphazard development that fails to integrate into the rural landscape, contravening design and landscape sensitivity standards.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding wastewater treatment and surface water disposal, posing risks to public health and the environment.
- Due to the site's proximity to the Omey Island Machair SAC and the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report, potential significant effects on European sites cannot be ruled out.