21976

Permission for the demolition of existing two storey derelict (dangerous) dwelling house and out building, replacement with a single storey dwelling house and domestic garage, decommission existing septic tank and provide a new waste water treatment system and percolation area, provide new entrance walls and piers together with all ancillary site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed demolition of a restorable mid-19th century vernacular dwelling and its replacement with an uncharacteristically designed bungalow, combined with insufficient technical data on wastewater and environmental impacts.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing dwelling is a significant mid-19th century vernacular building that is considered capable of being sympathetically restored; its demolition would result in the loss of historic fabric and contravene heritage protection policies.
  • The proposed replacement dwelling's hipped roof design and overall form are deemed uncharacteristic of the rural locality and conflict with established design guidance for the area.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding the wastewater treatment system's compliance with EPA standards and lacked necessary Appropriate Assessment screening for nearby European sites.

Cited Policies (CDP)

SS 40SS 41SS 45HER 58SS 66SS 65Section 2.19.9Section 2.20.4Section 2.20.6Policy RD 39Policy SS 26Policy SS 51Policy SS 53Policy SS 55Policy SS 59Policy SS 60Policy SS 63Policy SS 64Policy RD 29Policy RD 30

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Paul Englishby, sought permission to demolish a derelict two-storey dwelling and outbuildings at Richard Taafes Holding, Louth Village, to be replaced by a single-storey hipped-roof bungalow, domestic garage, and a new wastewater treatment system. The site is located in Development Zone 5, approximately 250m south of Louth Village. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the existing house is an intact mid-19th century vernacular building that the Planning A...
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