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Retention permission for works to derelict fire damaged protected structure dwelling house (ref. LHS 004-040) which include (1) ground and first floor extensions including dormer windows to front and balcony to rear. (2) Reconfiguration of dwelling, providing living accommodation at first floor and bedrooms at ground floor. (3) Increase in overall dwelling height from 5.850m to 7.050m. (4) Improvements to site visisbility whilst exiting and entering property to comply with current requirements. (5) Provision of retaining wall to connect to existing retaining wall. (6) The removal of existing block wall to front and provision of natural stone wall to match existing dwelling including pedestrian and vehicular gates
Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes inappropriate modification of a protected structure resulting in the loss of historic character, coupled with a failure to demonstrate compliance with wastewater treatment and surface water drainage standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The works to the protected structure are deemed inappropriate in scale and design, resulting in the undue loss of historical character and original features without the support of a Heritage Impact Assessment or fire report.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, which is prejudicial to public health.
- The proposal does not incorporate adequate Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and fails to provide sufficient information to rule out significant adverse effects on nearby European conservation sites.