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(1) Proposed construction of new contemporary style, one and a half storey type dwelling, with five bedrooms, home office, integrated domestic storage, green roof, and solar panels. (2) Detached ancillary shed to rear of house for both domestic use and proposed apiary business. (3) Effluent treatment system, and all associated ancillary site works. (4) Replacement of existing forest gate entrance to new recessed residential use entrance, with traditional style new gates and piers,
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would lead to an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area that lacks necessary public services and infrastructure, resulting in suburbanisation and haphazard development contrary to Policy RH9(iv) of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in a rural area already saturated with one-off housing, and the addition of another dwelling would exacerbate the erosion of the rural character and lead to further suburbanisation.
- The proposed development would result in an excessive density of development in a rural area that lacks essential social and community facilities, as well as physical infrastructure.
- The application is considered a repeat of previously refused applications (20/812 and 21/330) without significant changes to address the core issue of the area's capacity to absorb further development under Policy RH9(iv).