Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to justify the demolition of an existing dwelling in favor of a replacement, contradicting policies that prioritize the retrofitting and reuse of existing building stock.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to comply with Policy Objective CA6, which requires the retrofitting and reuse of existing buildings rather than their demolition and reconstruction where possible.
- The applicant provided no strong justification for demolition, nor was it demonstrated that the existing dwelling is structurally unsound or uninhabitable as required by Section 12.3.9 of the County Development Plan.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CA6Section 12.3.9
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing 131.4 sq.m house and two sheds at 24 Deerpark Road, Mount Merrion, to facilitate the construction of a replacement dwelling. The Planning Authority refused permission because the proposal directly conflicts with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, which emphasizes the reuse of existing buildings. The refusal was based on the lack of structural justification for the demolition and the potential for the project to set...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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