2460003
1. Permission for Retention for development consisting of: - Retention of Increase in domestic site area by 0.018 hectares (from 0.240 hectares to 0.258 hectares in total) along with ancillary site works. - Retention of 1 domestic shed as constructed with a gross area of 105.45m2 along with ancillary works located to South-East of existing dwelling. - Retention of connection to existing onsite waste water treatment system serving Existing Dwelling from aforementioned domestic shed. 2. Permission for development consisting of: - Proposed restoration, and connecting extension to 2 existing outbuildings to east of existing dwelling, to provide additional accommodation dedicated to existing dwelling. - Proposed connection to existing onsite waste water treatment system serving existing dwelling from proposed outbuilding accommodation. - And all associated site works and landscaping.
Core Refusal Reason
The creation of an independent residential unit in a rural area without demonstrated housing need, inadequate wastewater treatment proposals, and traffic safety concerns due to intensification of a substandard access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as their current residence already fulfills their housing requirements, making the proposal contrary to Policy P-GBSA-HOU-1.
- The proposed wastewater treatment arrangement, involving connection to an existing system for an independent unit, is inadequate and conflicts with Policy P-WW-4, posing a risk of environmental pollution.
- The development would result in the intensification of a substandard access onto a heavily trafficked regional road (R292), creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.