221289
the development consists of the following: Retention permission for (1) Change of use of existing domestic store and out building to residential use (2) Elevational changes including additional window and door opes (3) A new raised pitched roof to the building and (4) all ancillary site works. Planning permission is sought for (1) To install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area (2) To remove the existing roof and construct a new slated roof (3) Make alterations to window opes and (4) All ancillary site development works. The retained building is for family use only and will not be sub-let, leased or sold. It will be occupied by family members only and will remain part of Land registry Folio MH12472. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy RD POL 34 regarding the conversion of outbuildings and did not meet the design standards for family flats under Objective DM OBJ 49.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated compliance with RD POL 34, which requires that the conversion of disused vernacular or traditional dwellings to residential use be subject to Rural Housing Policy (local need) for new dwellings.
- The proposal fails to meet the requirements of Objective DM OBJ 49 relating to family flat design, as the development appears to constitute a separate residential unit rather than an integrated extension.
- The application lacks a revised site layout map that adequately details the separation of the two residential properties and ensures compliance with development management standards for garden space, parking, and boundary treatments.