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of 1. existing dwellinghouse, with a rear attached self contained unit i.e. (bedroom en-suite) & full planning permission for: 2. alterations & changes to interior floor layouts; 3. demolition of existing rear extension & self contained unit & the construction of a new ground floor rear extension; 4. a new ground floor side extension to house; 5. existing vehicular front entrance changed to pedestrian access only; & 6. new front walls & new vehicular access with acceptable road sightlines
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a rural housing need, inadequate wastewater treatment arrangements for the proposed expansion, and the absence of a flood risk assessment for a site located in a flood-vulnerable area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to substantiate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with Policy Objective RH 2, and the development would potentially consolidate an existing unauthorised structure on site.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the existing wastewater treatment system can safely accommodate the increased loading from the proposed additional bedrooms, posing a risk to public health and water quality.
- In the absence of a site-specific flood risk assessment, the proposal fails to comply with the precautionary principle for development within an indicative flood-vulnerable area.