Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to technical deficiencies in the wastewater treatment assessment, inadequate sightlines for traffic safety, and failure to comply with mandatory biodiversity landscaping requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The wastewater treatment system assessment was based on an incorrect groundwater protection response, presenting a risk to public health and the environment.
- The proposed site access lacks sufficient sightlines and requires works outside the site boundary, resulting in an unacceptable traffic hazard.
- The development fails to meet the minimum 20% site area requirement for tree planting and biodiversity measures mandated for rural dwellings of this size.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling and domestic garage at Tinnacross. The planning authority refused permission because the site characterisation for wastewater was flawed and failed to account for existing neighboring systems, posing environmental risks. Furthermore, the application did not demonstrate safe road access or comply with specific rural development policies regarding biodiversity and tree planting coverage....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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