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permission for a proposed development comprising of the demolition of 2 detached single storey dwellings & associated outbuildings & the construction of 28 No. residential units comprising of 2 No. 4 bedroom units, 16 No. 3 bedroom units, 5 No. 2 bedroom units & 5 No. 1 bedroom units to be provided in a mix of unit types as follows: 2 No. semi-detached houses (2 storey), 16 No. terraced houses (2-2.5 storey) & 5 No. duplex apartment units with 5 No. apartment units below (in 5 No. 3 storey buildings) with new vehicular access road & pedestrian access from Castle Street & all associated public open space, lanscaping, lighting treatments & ancillary development works on a site of approxmately 0.673 hectares bounded by Castle Street to the north (across the road from Broadmeadow Park), Crestwood Road Estate to the south & 2 large dwellings to the west & east. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide sufficient technical information and design details regarding surface water management, sustainable transportation infrastructure, and ecologically sensitive public lighting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed surface water management system was deemed unacceptable due to insufficient detail on discharge rates, attenuation volumes, and the lack of appropriate petrol/oil separators.
- The development failed to provide adequate sustainable transport facilities, specifically lacking EV charging points for apartments and high-quality, permanent bicycle storage lockers.
- The public lighting scheme was found to be deficient as it did not incorporate the specific recommendations of the Bat Assessment Survey and lacked detailed infrastructure drawings.