Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of a habitable dwelling without a concurrent redevelopment plan would result in a vacant site, harming local amenities and violating sustainability and climate action policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of a habitable dwelling in the absence of a redevelopment proposal would create a vacant site, causing injury to the residential and visual amenities of the coastal route and surrounding properties.
- The proposal conflicts with the Z1 zoning objective and the Dublin City Development Plan's vision for residential development, potentially depreciating property values in the vicinity.
- The loss of existing building stock without replacement fails to adhere to climate action policies regarding energy efficiency and the sustainable re-use of buildings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 zoning objectiveSection 14.7.1Section 15.4.3Section 15.7.1Appendix 18 Section 9.0
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing two-storey house on a 0.287-hectare site at 796 Howth Road, Raheny. Dublin City Council refused permission because the applicant failed to provide a concurrent proposal for the site's redevelopment. This omission was deemed contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, as it would lead to an indefinite period of vacancy, negatively impacting the visual character of the coastal route and failing to meet the city's s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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