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permission to subdivide our existing six-bedroom single unit single storey dwelling unit into 2no. semi-detached three bedroom single storey dwelling units which shall consist of the following:(A) The construction of a party wall between units, (B) The single storey extension of each of the semi-detached units, (C) Ancillary alterations to the floor plans and eternal openings and finishes, (D) The removal of the existing vehicular access and to construct a shared dual access vehicular entrance at a central location, (E) The demolition of an existing unauthorised storage shed structure to the rear of the property, (F) The removal of the existing single waste water treatment system and to construct 2no. Individual Waste water treatment units and percolation areas, (G) The provision of an additional water supply to create 2no. Individual Water supplies, (H) The construction of party boundaries to separate the units, all with ancillary works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate a rural housing need for an additional dwelling in the open countryside, lacks sufficient site area and suitable ground conditions for dual wastewater treatment systems, and constitutes a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a bona fide rural housing need (economic or social) for an additional dwelling in a Level 10 Rural Area, contravening the settlement strategy for the open countryside.
- The site area of 0.19ha is significantly below the required 0.3ha for two independent wastewater treatment systems, and high water levels found in trial holes indicate the ground is unsuitable for the proposed drainage arrangements.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard because the applicants did not demonstrate that safe sightlines could be achieved at the new vehicular entrance within a 60km/hr speed limit zone.