Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to justify the demolition of the existing dwelling in favor of reuse and would result in a replacement structure with excessive massing that negatively impacts residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the demolition of the existing dwelling or demonstrate that the structure is in such a state of disrepair as to be uninhabitable.
- The proposed replacement dwelling, due to its massing and visual bulk, would result in significant overbearing impacts on neighboring properties and the visual amenity of the area.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for the demolition of existing housing stock and fails to meet the high-quality design standards required by the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CA6Policy Objective PHP19Section 12.3.9Policy Objective PHP 42Section 12.3.7
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the demolition of an existing residential dwelling at Lissadell, Saval Park Road, Dalkey, and the construction of a replacement home. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council refused the proposal because it contradicted policy objectives regarding the retrofit and reuse of existing buildings, as no adequate justification for demolition was provided. Furthermore, the planning authority found that the scale and massing of the proposed new dwelling were excessive,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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