Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development in a Coastal Zone Policy Area that fails to meet rural housing eligibility criteria, lacks adequate wastewater infrastructure, and relies on an unauthorised access route.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is deemed inappropriate backland development that would negatively impact residential amenity and create traffic hazards due to its proximity to existing dwellings and a farm.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence of a local connection or 10-year residency required for the Coastal Zone Policy Area under the County Development Plan.
- The application lacks technical clarity regarding wastewater treatment and relies on an unauthorised access lane with substandard sightlines, setting an undesirable precedent for cluster development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9.1Table 4-6Volume 6, Objective 6.2.6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house at Coldblow, St. Helen's. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily because it represents unsuitable backland development that conflicts with rural housing policies for Coastal Zone areas. Furthermore, the applicant failed to demonstrate a local need, provided insufficient information regarding wastewater management, and proposed access via an unauthorised lane that poses road safety risks and encourages unpla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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