Core Refusal Reason
Failure to justify demolition over retrofit and excessive bulk/massing resulting in visual overbearance on a prominent corner site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the demolition of the existing dwelling or demonstrate why a deep retrofit was not feasible, contrary to sustainable development policies.
- The proposed structure's bulk, massing, and site coverage are considered excessive for the prominent corner location, leading to significant visual overbearance.
- The development fails to integrate with the prevailing character of the Rosemount Estate and does not comply with specific standards for dwelling extensions and housing stock adaptation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.9Policy Objective CA6Policy Objective PHP19Section 12.3.7.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for the demolition of an existing extension and redevelopment at 97 Rosemount Estate, Dundrum. The local authority refused the application primarily because the applicant did not justify the demolition of the existing structure in favor of a more sustainable 'deep retrofit' approach, as required by the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the scale and siting of the proposed development were deemed visually overbearing an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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