3816/21
Permission for development at a site bound by Newmarket to the North, Ardee Street to the West and Mill Street to the South, Newmarket, Dublin 8 (including City House and Unit 3, Newmarket, Dublin 8). The proposed development consists of the demolition of all existing buildings on the site together with site clearance works and the erection of temporary hoardings along the Newmarket, Ardee Street and Mill Street site boundaries. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
Core Refusal Reason
Premature demolition of buildings within a Conservation Area without a concurrent redevelopment plan, leading to a vacant site harmful to the streetscape character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed demolition is considered premature as it lacks a definitive plan for the redevelopment and reinstatement of the streetscape.
- The creation of an empty site would result in significant harm to the visual amenity and character of the Newmarket Conservation Area.
- The proposal fails to protect or improve the amenities of the area, contravening zoning objectives and setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of existing buildings at a site bounded by Newmarket, Ardee Street, and Mill Street in Dublin 8. The local authority refused permission primarily because the removal of the structures without a replacement plan would leave a derelict gap in the urban fabric. This was deemed detrimental to the Newmarket Conservation Area's character and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality....PDF Document Missing
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