Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of an existing dwelling lacks sufficient justification and fails to prioritize the retrofitting and reuse of the building as required by local planning policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a strong justification for the demolition of the existing dwelling, which is a requirement under the current County Development Plan.
- There was no evidence submitted to demonstrate that the existing structure is uninhabitable or structurally unsound to the point of requiring replacement.
- Permitting the development would set an undesirable precedent for the demolition of viable housing stock and would be contrary to sustainable development principles regarding building reuse.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CA6Section 12.3.9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing single-story dwelling at 5 Silchester Crescent, Glenageary, to be replaced by a new dwelling. The application was refused by the local authority because it directly contradicted Policy Objective CA6 and Section 12.3.9 of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, which favors the retrofitting and reuse of buildings over demolition. The planning authority determined that the applicant did not prove the house was structurally u...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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