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A) permission for the demolition of existing two storey dormer rear extension to existing two no. Terraced buildings which are used as (1) ground floor hairdressing salon, ground floor and first floor residential unit and (2) ground floor bookmakers and first floor office use B) permission for the construction of a two storey rear extension to existing two storey terraced building, permission to amend front façade with new doors and windows C) change of use of existing uses described in (a) above for overall use of the two buildings for use as 4 no. One bedroom apartments and all associated site works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: Revised design of the internal spatial arrangement of the 4 No. one bed apartments, including SuDs (rainwater garden), increased balcony sizes and location of bin and bike storage and all associated site works
Core Refusal Reason
The application was deemed to have insufficient technical and design detail, specifically regarding surface water drainage, waste management, and the protection of the architectural heritage of the vernacular terraced buildings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide critical technical documentation, including a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) strategy, a refuse management plan, and detailed site layout plans showing accurate levels and contours.
- The proposed development raised significant heritage concerns, particularly regarding the demolition of internal chimney structures and the failure of the design to adequately complement the vernacular character of the existing terraced buildings.
- Unresolved issues were identified regarding the physical layout, including a doorway opening over a manhole chamber and a lack of defined boundary treatments to ensure privacy and security for the proposed residential units.