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the as constructed surface water infrastructure including attenuation tanks, pipework and manholes as laid, where they differ from the approved sewer layout; footpaths within the green area; boundary screen walls around the sides and rear of houses 18–22, which vary from the approved drawings; and PERMISSION for alterations to the approved site development works, namely increasing the approved width of footpaths & parking bays from 1.5m to 1.8m and general revisions to the public lighting layout, roads, paths & parking to improve the site layout
Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide sufficient technical documentation to verify the structural integrity of the as-built dwellings, the adequacy of the surface water drainage system, and the safety of the proposed road access and parking arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit essential as-built drawings and structural assessments for the 22 dwellings on-site, making it impossible to determine if the construction complies with approved plans or building standards.
- The surface water management proposals are technically deficient, lacking necessary design calculations, infiltration testing, and adherence to contemporary Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) standards.
- The proposed site access onto the R494 presents significant road safety hazards due to inadequate sightlines and unresolved legal interest regarding the land required for the entrance and visibility splays.