22762
for a new residential housing development of 43 dwellings consisting of: 6 No Type A/A1/A2 detached two storey four / five bedroom dwellings with direct access to Bohercrussia Street (L5000), 3 No. Type B two storey detached four bedroom dwellings, 4 No. Type C/D B two storey semi-detached four bedroom dwellings with dual aspect, 22 No. Type E two storey semi-detached three bedroom dwellings, 8 No. type F/G two storey block of four two bedroom town houses with three bedroom end of terrace. Main site access served by existing site entrance. Plus all associated site works, landscaping, infrastructure and site enclosures
Core Refusal Reason
The primary grounds for the planning impasse include the potential adverse impacts on the River Nore SAC (Natura 2000 site) which require a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment, significant unresolved flood risks, and inadequate technical details regarding traffic safety and wastewater infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority cannot rule out significant effects on the River Nore SAC based on the current screening, requiring the submission of a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
- The proposed site layout includes residential units within identified flood zones, and the applicant has failed to demonstrate adequate flood risk mitigation or a justification for development in these areas.
- The application lacks critical technical information concerning traffic management, pedestrian safety (DMURS compliance), and the long-term maintenance and efficacy of the proposed wastewater pumping system.