Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of a habitable dwelling lacks sufficient justification and fails to prioritize retrofit and reuse as required by the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a strong justification for the demolition of the existing dwelling or demonstrate that it has fallen into a state of disrepair rendering it uninhabitable.
- The proposal is contrary to specific policy objectives (CA6 and PHP19) and Section 12.3.9 of the County Development Plan which prioritize the retrofit and reuse of existing buildings.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the demolition of existing dwellings and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CA6: Retrofit and Reuse of BuildingsPolicy Objective PHP19: Existing Housing Stock - AdaptationSection 12.3.9 Demolition and Replacement Dwellings
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of 'Avila', a 195sq.m detached two-storey dwelling on York Road, Dun Laoghaire, to facilitate a reconstruction. The local authority refused permission because the applicant did not provide a robust justification for the demolition of a viable dwelling, nor did they demonstrate that the building was in a state of disrepair. The decision emphasizes that the project conflicts with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, which promotes the a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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