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(a) Retention of existing alterations to existing storage shed, (b) Permission for proposed change of use of existing storage shed to residential use, (c) Permission to retain detached storage shed, (d) Permission for proposed alterations to aforementioned existing storage shed, (e) Permission to construct covered link structure between existing dwelling and aforementioned existing storage shed, (f) Permission to construct pergola extension to existing dwelling, (g) Permission to construct a garden polytunnel and all associated site works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and constitutes an inappropriate separate residential unit rather than an ancillary dwelling, while also presenting an excessive scale of storage structures in a sensitive scenic landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a substantiated local housing need for a new residential unit in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence', as required by Policy Objective H28.
- The proposed change of use to residential constitutes a separate, non-integrated dwelling unit rather than an ancillary 'Granny Flat', which is contrary to Section 4.10 of the Development Plan and would set an undesirable precedent.
- The cumulative scale and extent of domestic storage units are considered excessive for this coastal, 'Most Sensitive' landscape, conflicting with Policy Objective L02 regarding the protection of landscape and seascape character.