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for the demolition of the existing family dwelling (now derelict) and the construction of two no. replacement dwelling houses. House No. 1 will comprise of an L-shaped one and a half storey dwelling with a single storey section, with ancillary garage and alterations to the existing entrance onto Brownstown Manor, and all ancillary site works. House No. 2 will comprise of a T- shaped one and a half storey dwelling with a single storey section, with ancillary outbuilding and alterations to the existing entrance onto Suncroft Road, and all ancillary site works
Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local economic or social need for two new dwellings in a rural area under strong urban influence, coupled with excessive residential density and non-compliance with setback and technical standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a site-specific economic or social need for the proposed dwellings in an area under strong urban influence, rendering the proposal urban-generated and contrary to rural housing policy.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an already excessive rural residential density of 37 dwellings per square kilometre, leading to further suburbanisation and erosion of the rural character of the area.
- The proposal fails to meet mandatory 18.5m setback requirements from the public road and lacks sufficient technical detail regarding the feasibility of connecting to the public foul sewer rising main.