Core Refusal Reason
Failure to provide a strong justification for the demolition of an existing dwelling in favor of retrofit and reuse, as required by the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to comply with Policy Objective CA6, which prioritizes the retrofitting and reuse of existing buildings over demolition and reconstruction.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing dwelling is structurally unsound or in such a state of disrepair that it is rendered uninhabitable.
- Permitting the demolition without sufficient justification would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and contravene the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CA6Section 12.3.9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing two-storey dwelling at Lis Na Carrig, 34A Coliemore Road, Dalkey, to be replaced by a new dwelling. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant did not provide a robust justification for the demolition as required by the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028. Specifically, the development was found to be in conflict with policies favoring the retrofit and reuse of existing structures, particularly as the c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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