221202
1. A timber hut (13.11sqm) to the west of the site. Permission is sought to connect to the existing septic tank and percolation area. 2. A yurt (19sqm) with an eco-compost toilet to the north of the site along with all associated site works. Retention permission is sought for: 1. An existing single-storey log cabin (35.5sqm) located south of the site (behind the existing cottage gardens). Currently not use. 2. An existing camping pod (28.9sqm) located to the west of the site (currently not in use). Permission is sought to connect to the existing septic tank and percolation area. 3> Retention permission is also sought for the existing septic tank and percolation area(which services the existing log cabin) located to the north of the log cabin, an all associated site works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes haphazard, substandard development in a sensitive 'Area of High Amenity' that fails to comply with tourism accommodation location policies and lacks adequate evidence of safe wastewater management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development materially contravenes Objective CPO 11.13 by proposing new holiday/self-catering units outside of established settlements or tourism facilities within a sensitive Area of High Amenity.
- The applicant failed to provide a cohesive master plan or sufficient justification for the development, resulting in a haphazard form of accommodation with poor aesthetic value that would erode the landscape quality.
- The proposal lacks evidence demonstrating that the existing septic tank and proposed compostable toilets comply with the EPA Code of Practice 2021 and Council policy, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment.