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retention permission and permission for the development of a storage depot/compound. The development for which retention permission is sought consists of two no. single storey storage buildings, an office building and storage yard for the storage of building materials, plant and machinery. Retention permission is also sought for boundary fencing, piers, concrete boundary walls, site clearance and all associated site development works, Permission is also sought for a wastewater treatment system, percolation area, petrol interceptors and all associated site works, Significant Further Information received relates to submitted, Revised site location map, revised site layout plan, Flood Risk Assessment, Traffic Assessment, site Characterisation report, landscape plans & revised drawings
Core Refusal Reason
The development fails to justify its location in a rural area, lacks evidence of site-specific requirements or lack of alternative urban sites, and has not demonstrated acceptable impacts on road safety, residential amenity, or flood risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the development's location in a rural area or demonstrate that no alternative suitable sites exist within nearby settlements.
- There are significant outstanding concerns regarding traffic safety, specifically the achievability of required sight distances and the impact of generated traffic on the local road network.
- The development's impact on residential amenity remains unconfirmed, and unresolved issues persist regarding landownership, flood risk, and the rationale for site clearance works.