25/4680

Permission for demolition for an existing dwelling and shed, for the subdivision of the site and for the construction of 2 no. detached 1.5 storey dwellings, 2 no. new vehicular entrances from the public roadway to the sites and all other ancillary site works. Permission is further sought for a revision to the southern site boundary line.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The unwarranted demolition of a vernacular building of intrinsic value and the failure of the replacement design to respect local character and heritage policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing dwelling is a vernacular building of intrinsic value, and the proposal failed to provide an objective assessment or record by a qualified specialist to justify its demolition.
  • The design of the proposed replacement dwellings does not respect the character, pattern, or materials of the existing built form and fails to fit appropriately into the landscape.
  • The development constitutes inadequate mitigation for the loss of local character and directly contravenes heritage objectives set out in the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HE 16-19(a)HE 16-06HE 16-21

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the demolition of an existing dwelling and shed at Graball Bay, Crosshaven, to allow for site subdivision and new construction. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the existing structure is a vernacular building that contributes significantly to the area's sense of place. The refusal highlights a lack of professional heritage assessment and concludes that the proposed replacement dwellings are poorly designed, failing to respect the local archite...
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