Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of an intact vernacular dwelling in Rural Policy Zone 1 contravenes development plan policies aimed at protecting, retaining, and revitalising vernacular built heritage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing structure is an intact vernacular dwelling of considerable character that contributes significantly to the rural landscape and local heritage of the Omeath area.
- The Planning Authority considers the building reasonably capable of being restored and extended to meet the applicant's housing needs rather than being demolished and replaced.
- Permitting the demolition would contravene specific policy objectives (BHC 17, BHC 42, HOU 48) and set an undesirable precedent for the loss of vernacular building stock in Rural Policy Zone 1.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BHC 17BHC 42HOU 48HOU 49HOU 50HOU 51BHC 44IU 13IU 19IU 25Section 3.17.4Section 3.18Section 9.8Section 13.9.12Section 13.9.13Appendix 16
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the demolition of an existing two-storey dwelling and attached garage and the construction of a replacement two-storey dwelling at Chapel Hill, Omeath, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 1, an area defined as being under strong urban influence and of significant landscape value. The application was refused because the existing house is identified as an intact vernacular building of merit. Under the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027, t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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