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7 year permission for construction of 27 no. 3-4 bed detached and semi detached dwellings (ranging in size from c.105sqm to 209sqm each) comprising 13 no. dormer bungalows and 14 no. 2 storey houses with associated car parking and rear gardens. - Provision of public open space totalling c3, 028sqm - New Vehicular and pedestrian access from Leamore Lane and all internal roads and footpaths. Proposed road upgrade works including widening of Leamore Lane to 5.5m with provision of a 2m wide footpath. - All associated site development works, services provision, drainage works, open space, landscaping and boundary treatment works - A separate application is made for 5 no. dwelling units on adjoining lands to the east of the site. - The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its location on unzoned rural land outside the settlement boundary, critical deficiencies in wastewater infrastructure, and reliance on road improvements outside the applicant's control.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A significant portion of the site is located on unzoned rural land outside the settlement boundary, which materially contravenes the settlement strategy and objective CPO 6.1.
- The proposal is premature due to the lack of capacity in the Newcastle Wastewater Treatment Plant and potential adverse impacts on the Murrough SAC and SPA.
- The development is reliant on road widening and pedestrian works on Leamore Lane that are outside the applicant's control, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.