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home gym building as built, 3 polytunnels as built, hardcore driveway area from existing entrance, concrete slab and permission for a new side extension to existing dwelling, conversion of existing attached garage to habitable rooms, modifications to existing internal layout, creation of door in place of a window to rear elevation of existing dwelling, removal of existing septic tank and installation of treatment unit and soil polishing filter, new domestic garage and associate works
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the excessive scale of hardstanding areas which were not considered ancillary to the residential use, traffic safety hazards arising from deficient sightlines, and the haphazard siting of the domestic gym which negatively impacts rural and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The hardcore driveway and concrete slab are excessive in size, lack justification as ancillary residential development, and would consolidate unauthorized works including high-level galvanised fencing.
- The development poses a serious traffic hazard due to insufficient sightlines at the southern entrance and a lack of technical information regarding surface water drainage to prevent runoff onto the R755 regional road.
- The siting of the domestic gym 45m from the dwelling is considered haphazard and negatively impacts the visual amenity of the rural area and the residential amenity of the neighbouring property.