Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of a vernacular dwelling and its replacement with a new dwelling sited 35 metres to the rear violates policies intended to protect vernacular building stock.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing two-storey structure is classified as a vernacular dwelling, which the Council is committed to protecting under the current County Development Plan.
- The derelict condition of the building does not justify its demolition according to the specific criteria set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed siting of the new dwelling 35 metres behind the original footprint fails to meet the requirements for the sensitive treatment of vernacular sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9.4Table 4-7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing two-storey dwelling at Ballygalvert, Clonleigh, to facilitate the construction of a new replacement dwelling. The Planning Authority refused the application because the existing building is considered part of the county's vernacular building stock, which is protected under Section 4.9.4 and Table 4-7 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Council determined that the demolition of such a structure, regardless of its derelict state...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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