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the proposed development will consist of (i) An extension (83sqm) to the existing service station amenity building to facilitate a revised internal layout incorporating revised staff and back of house areas and including an ancillary off license (7.9 sqm) resulting in a net retail floor area of 86sqm and an overall floor area of 195sqm, (ii) Elevational changes to building including relocated signage, new entrance doors and glazing (iii) Associated revisions to the site layout incorporating 15 no. new car parking spaces, including 1 no. disabled space, codex payment terminal, car wash, new paved seating area, bin storage and the relocation of laundry unit and car services unit (iv) All associated drainage works and other side development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal exceeds national retail floor space limits for rural service stations and fails to provide adequate technical data regarding traffic safety and wastewater management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed net retail floorspace appears to exceed the 100sqm limit defined in the Retail Planning Guidelines 2012 for convenience shops in such locations.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate required 160m sightlines at the site exit and did not provide a swept path analysis for heavy vehicle movements.
- Insufficient information was submitted regarding the disposal of car wash effluent and the planning status of the existing laundry unit on the site.