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for (A) permission for 42 no. serviced camp sites, (B) erection of clubhouse building with indoor activity rooms, shop, coffee dock, cleaners store, reception area and staff toilet, (C) erection of 2 no. toilet blocks consisting of Gents and Ladies toilets and family changing areas with wash up area, (D) the installation of a septic tank, integrated constructed wetlands and percolation area (E) Permission is sought for 38 no. car parking spaces with 4 no. E car charging points, 20 covered cycle parking spaces and (F) access to the proposed site is off the existing private roadway granted planning permission under file ref no: 18/403 and all associated site development works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of Revised design of the reception building and toilet blocks.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was deemed inappropriate due to its urban-style design in a rural setting, potential significant impacts on the Rye Water Valley/Carton SAC, and unresolved technical concerns regarding wastewater treatment and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and scale of the proposed clubhouse are considered inappropriate for the rural/pastoral location, as the structure is reminiscent of urban buildings and fails to integrate sensitively into the landscape.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development will not have significant effects on the Rye Water Valley/Carton SAC, necessitating a Stage 2 Natura Impact Statement due to a direct hydrological pathway.
- Significant technical deficiencies exist regarding the proposed wastewater treatment system's capacity and the lack of a comprehensive surface water management design, posing risks to groundwater and local watercourses.