221178
to construct a residential scheme which will consist of 22 no. dwelling units and which will comprise of the following:- (a) the demolition of an existing habitable single storey dwelling house with associated works, (b) 3no. three storey, with habitable dormer space to the second floor, five bedroom detached dwelling units, (c) 1no. two storey four-bedroom detached dwelling unit, (d) 10no. two storey four-bedroom semi-detached dwelling units, (e) 8no. two storey, three bedroom terraced dwelling units, (f) ancillary vehicular and pedestrian access to include the use of an existing and permitted access from the public road, (g) the provision of public open space including ancillary hard and soft landscaping, (h) ancillary car parking, public lighting, and utilities, (i) connection to public services including foul water connection, public water mains connection and surface water drainage with associated attenuation systems, (j) associated boundary treatments, (k) ancillary works
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to insufficient information regarding surface water drainage and road safety, combined with concerns that the proposed design of certain units provided a substandard level of residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that surface water would be adequately managed in accordance with SuDS policies, particularly given the site's location partially within a Flood Zone and the lack of nature-based drainage solutions.
- Insufficient technical details were submitted regarding pedestrian facilities and vehicle turning movements, leading to the conclusion that the development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
- The internal design of House Type B was deemed unacceptable as two second-floor bedrooms would be served only by rooflights, failing to provide an appropriate level of residential amenity for future occupiers.