Core Refusal Reason
The proposed substantial demolition of the existing dwelling lacks adequate justification and structural evidence, contradicting development plan policies that prioritize the retrofit and reuse of existing buildings over demolition.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a structural survey or sufficient justification to override the planning authority's preference for the deep retrofit and reuse of the existing habitable structure.
- The application lacked critical technical information, including a daylight/sunlight assessment for adjacent properties and a clearly dimensioned site layout plan showing separation distances.
- The near-total demolition and reconstruction of the dwelling would set an undesirable precedent and contravene specific policy objectives regarding the preservation of existing housing stock and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.4.1.2 Retrofit and Reuse of BuildingsSection 12.3.9 Demolition and Replacement DwellingsPolicy Objective CA6: Retrofit and Reuse of BuildingsPolicy Objective PHP19: Existing Housing Stock - Adaptation
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the renovation and extension of 'Judeville' in Blackrock, involving significant demolition of the existing dwelling. The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council refused the proposal because the extent of demolition was not adequately quantified or justified against policies favoring building reuse. Furthermore, the submission was found to be technically incomplete, lacking necessary impact assessments on neighboring residential amenity and precise site dimens...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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