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permission for development consisting of: - The removal of Planning Condition No.5. as per granted planning permission 14/289 which states: “Within one month from the date of occupation of the dwelling hereby granted, the dwelling within the site shall be demolished.” - Existing cottage (“dwelling within the site” as above referenced) to be retained, with proposed single storey extensions to the front and rear of the property. - Outbuilding to southern corner of site (attached to cottage) to have the roof increased in height to create a single storey habitable space as part of the dwelling. - Boundary wall at roadside to be set back to achieve required visibility splays from entrance as per granted permission 14/289. - Vehicle access to the existing cottage will be shared via the site entrance as granted in Planning Application 14/289 - Retention of existing percolation area and on-site wastewater treatment plant which was previously granted permission 14/289 and the proposed connection to same from the existing cottage. - Together with all associated ancillary site works
Core Refusal Reason
The site is of inadequate size to accommodate two separate wastewater treatment systems in compliance with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, specifically regarding the area required for efficient effluent disposal via drip irrigation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed method of wastewater treatment complies with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency Code of Practice - Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems (2021).
- The Environmental Health Officer recommended refusal because the site is inadequate in size to satisfactorily accommodate two houses with two separate wastewater treatment systems.
- The proposed drip irrigation system requires a substantially larger area for efficient disposal of effluent than is available on the subject site.