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the demolition of an existing vacant residential dwelling and retail unit, and 2 no. associated outbuildings, and the construction of 15 no. apartments and 2 no. retail units in two blocks (Block A and Block B). Block A is a three-storey apartment building facing onto the Main Street and consisting of 4 no. one bedroom apartments, 2 no. two bedroom apartments, 1 no. three bedroom apartment, 1 no. retail unit and 1 no. retail/café unit. Block A includes balconies at first and second floor level on the southern elevation, as well as an apartment storage area and a retail bin store at ground floor level. Block B is a three-storey apartment building located to the rear of the site consisting of 6 no. two bedroom apartments and 2 no. three bedroom apartments with balconies at first and second floor level on both the northern and southern elevations, and a bin store at ground floor level. The proposed development includes amendments to an existing outbuilding to provide a residential bin store, 25 no. car parking spaces, 40 no. cycle parking spaces, hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works and services
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its excessive scale and inappropriate architectural design which would negatively impact the character of Johnstown village, alongside substandard residential amenity and technical deficiencies in drainage and road safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's excessive scale and pastiche architectural style are considered inappropriate for the village setting and would seriously injure the character and streetscape of Johnstown.
- The proposal provides substandard residential amenity, specifically failing to meet minimum requirements for private open space for several apartment units.
- The application failed to provide adequate technical details regarding surface water management and road safety, posing a potential risk to public safety.