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the demolition of the existing single storey dwelling c.247m2 and a development to include: the construction of 24 no. dwelling units, comprising 12 no. single storey dwellings in 3no. terraced blocks (3 no. 1 bedroom and 9 no. 2 bedroom houses); 12 no. apartment dwellings in a two storey apartment block (4 no. 1 bedroom units and 8 no. 2 bedroom units); provision of 24 no. car parking spaces; provision of attenuation area and pumping station, general provision of the public open space, landscaping, and associated site development works
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to excessive density, poor design quality regarding open space and parking, non-compliance with the B1 zoning objective for town/village centers, and insufficient technical information regarding ecological and infrastructural impacts.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development represents an overdevelopment of the site with excessive density and poor design quality regarding open space and parking, which would set an undesirable precedent and contravene national guidelines for sustainable residential development.
- The proposal fails to comply with the B1 zoning objective as it lacks the necessary retirement-specific supporting services and justification for high-density residential use in a village center context, thereby contravening the proper planning of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to allow for a comprehensive assessment of potential ecological impacts, traffic safety, and the adequacy of wastewater and surface water management systems.