Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to provide sufficient justification for the demolition of a habitable dwelling and included a detached structure that exceeded scale requirements for ancillary habitable rooms.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a strong justification for the demolition and reconstruction of the existing habitable dwelling, violating policies favoring the retrofit and reuse of buildings.
- The proposed detached studio/guest accommodation is not modest in scale relative to the main dwelling, contravening specific development standards for detached habitable rooms.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the demolition of viable housing stock and the development of oversized ancillary structures, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CA6Policy Objective PHP19Section 12.3.9Section 12.3.7.3
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the partial demolition and reconstruction of a four-bedroom dwelling at Shaundar, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, alongside the provision of a detached studio for guest accommodation. The local authority refused the development primarily because the applicant did not provide a robust justification for the demolition of habitable housing stock, which contradicts County Development Plan policies regarding retrofitting and reuse. Furthermore, the detached studio was deemed t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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