221683
(a) the conversion to accommodation use and renovation of the existing low profile single storey agricultural sheds to the West of the existing dwelling (applicant family home, A83 WF88) including extension of both buildings and amalgamation into one building to provide for one short term letting single storey, low profile, two bedroom tourist cottage including modifications to the external elevations and modifications to the plan/footprint of the existing sheds on site, (b) the installation of a new proprietary waste water treatment system to serve both the existing dwelling and the new proposed tourist cottage incl. decommissioning of the existing dwelling septic tank , together with all associated landscaping, site works and services
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal lacked sufficient planning justification for short-term tourist accommodation in a rural area and posed a traffic safety hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the site access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate planning justification or supporting documentation to demonstrate a need for short-term tourist accommodation at this location, resulting in non-compliance with policies ED POL 70, 71, and 72.
- The proposed development could not be justified as agricultural diversification as the site does not appear to be part of a larger agricultural landholding or connected to a rural enterprise.
- The existing vehicular access lacks the necessary sightlines required by TII Standards, and the resulting intensification of use would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.