Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes the practical demolition of a habitable dwelling in violation of retrofit policies and fails to meet minimum internal accommodation standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development effectively involves the full demolition of a habitable dwelling, which contradicts County Development Plan policies prioritizing the retrofit and reuse of existing buildings.
- The internal layout of the proposed dwellings, specifically the living and storage rooms, fails to meet the minimum space requirements established in the Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities guidelines.
- Granting permission would establish a negative precedent for the unnecessary demolition of habitable housing stock, undermining the principles of sustainable development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CA6Section 12.3.9
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the partial demolition of an existing two-storey end-of-terrace dwelling at 68 Saint Columbanus' Road, Dundrum, to facilitate the construction of two new dwellings. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the extent of the works was deemed a full demolition of a habitable structure, which is prohibited under the 2022-2028 County Development Plan unless the building is uninhabitable. Furthermore, the proposed units failed to provide adequate inter...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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