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Demolish an existing house comprising: a single storey section (on the street) and a two storey section of a dwellinghouse with a lean-to garage to the rear and to construct a new dwelling comprising: a single storey section on the street (on the footprint of existing single storey section) and a two storey section to the rear along with all associated works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The demolition of a historic vernacular dwelling and its replacement with a design that fails to respect the architectural character and visual amenities of Union Hall village.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed design, form, and material finish fail to preserve or enhance the architectural character of Main Street and would injure the visual amenities of the village core.
  • The loss of a historic vernacular building negatively impacts the cultural landscape and contravenes specific heritage protection policies intended to maintain traditional built forms.
  • Granting permission for the demolition would set an undesirable precedent for the removal of similar historic structures, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DB-05HE 16-19HE 16-21

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the demolition of an existing house, including a single-storey street-fronting section, at Listarkin, Union Hall, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the removal of a historic vernacular dwelling would damage the cultural and architectural heritage of the village. Additionally, the replacement development was found to be inconsistent with the Cork County Development Plan 2022, as its design and materials were deemed incompatible with th...
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