Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to provide a robust structural justification for the demolition of a habitable dwelling, which is contrary to the County Development Plan's policies on sustainability and the reuse of existing building stock.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing dwelling is not fundamentally uninhabitable, and the applicant failed to demonstrate why retrofitting and reuse is not a viable alternative to demolition.
- The proposal violates Section 12.3.9 of the County Development Plan, which restricts the demolition of habitable dwellings to prevent negative precedents in the county.
- The application lacks sufficient technical detail regarding sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), permeable hardstanding, and the management of vehicular access points.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.9Policy Objective CA6Policy Objective PHP19Section 10.2.2.6Policy Objective EI6Section 12.4.8.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing house at 8 Merville Avenue, Stillorgan, to facilitate the construction of a replacement dwelling. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant did not provide a chartered engineer's report justifying the demolition of a seemingly habitable structure, which contravenes sustainability and housing policies CA6 and PHP19. Furthermore, the application failed to meet technical requirements for surface water management and proposed ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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