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the demolition of boundary walls and outbuildings and part demolition of existing derelict dwelling house. and the construction of the following development; Ground Floor Level: 2 number Retail Units with services, Residential Storage rooms, Bin Storage/Bicycle parking area, external access stairwells and entrances to vertical circulation stairwells. First and Second floor levels: a total of 8 number 2 bedroom single aspect apartments(4 per floor overlooking Canal) including associated stairwells, balconies and services. This application also seeks permission for new connections to all public services and all ancillary site works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents overdevelopment of a restricted site, providing substandard residential amenity due to single-aspect apartment design and insufficient open space, while failing to adequately address flood risk concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, massing, and design of the development are out of character with the existing pattern of development and constitute overdevelopment of the site.
- The proposed single-aspect apartments and lack of adequate private and communal open space would result in a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the development would not increase the risk of flooding on the site or adjoining lands.