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the development consist of 4 no. additional dwelling units to previously approved development to rear of site (previous planning ref. no. NA190100), being 2no. ground floor one bedroomed apartments, & 2no. two bedroomed duplex townhouses above, in 1no. three storey building, total 7no. units proposed to entire site. Landscaping & boundary treatment, pathways, car parking, & ancillary site services. The above proposed works will be carried out to and within the curtilage of a protected structure ref. no. NT025-101. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority deferred a final decision by issuing a Request for Further Information (RFI) due to concerns regarding residential amenity, sub-optimal architectural design, and insufficient technical detail on site services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a minimum 22m separation distance between the opposing windows of the proposed building and existing dwellings at Blackcastle Lodge, potentially compromising residential amenity.
- The proposed external staircase was deemed to detract from the overall design of the building, and the applicant was required to submit a revised design incorporating the staircase internally.
- The application lacked essential technical specifications and compliance evidence for public lighting, boundary wall construction, and a SuDS-compliant surface water management strategy.