Core Refusal Reason
Failure to provide structural justification for the replacement of the existing dwelling and non-compliance with footprint requirements for replacement structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a technical or structural report demonstrating that the existing dwelling cannot be retained, refurbished, or extended as required by Objective RH11.
- The proposed development of a second dwelling situated off the footprint of the existing structure violates the specific criteria set out in Table 13 for the replacement of habitable dwellings.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the lack of supporting documentation and non-adherence to site layout standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH11Table 13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the erection of a replacement dwelling house and the conversion of an existing structure at Ballyharran Upper, Kilpatrick. The application was refused by the local authority because it lacked a structural report to justify why the original dwelling could not be refurbished, and the proposed new dwelling was not located on the same footprint as the existing one. These omissions resulted in non-compliance with Objective RH11 and Table 13 of the County Development...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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