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the development will consist of the following: Retention Permission for: (1) The construction of a woodframed detached family flat structure to the side of the existing family dwelling (2) Connections to existing private sewage and water services (3) All ancillary site works. Planning Permission for: (1) To construct a link extension from existing dwelling to the family flat structure (2) To construct a new external wall to the entire exterior of the family flat structure with a rendered plaster finish (3) To fit a new roof finish to the family flat structure to match the main dwelling (4) To close up and de-commission an existing septic tank and percolation area and to install a new waste water treatment unit and percolation area (5) To close up an existing entrance to an adjacent paddock area (6) and all ancillary site works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the criteria for family flat extensions as it is not an integral part of the main dwelling, lacks evidence of housing need for the occupant, and represents an incongruous, over-scaled development that does not harmonize with the existing house.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient information regarding the housing need or identity of the intended occupant of the family flat, contrary to the requirements of DM POL 15.
- The proposed development is not considered an integral part of the main dwelling and results in a permanent subdivision of the garden, failing to meet the design and layout requirements of DM OBJ 49.
- The scale and fragmented design of the extended structure are out of character with the existing dwelling and the rural area, representing an over-development of the site in breach of DM OBJ 50.