D24A/0078

for (a) Demolition of existing single storey bungalow, (b) sub-division of site

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to provide a sufficiently robust justification for the demolition of an existing habitable dwelling, which is contrary to County Development Plan policies prioritizing the retrofit and reuse of existing building stock over demolition and replacement.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing bungalow appears habitable and in good condition, and the applicant has not adequately demonstrated that retrofitting or incorporating the structure into a new layout is unfeasible.
  • The proposed demolition fails to comply with Policy Objectives CA6 and PHP19 and Section 12.3.9 of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, which prioritize the retention and reuse of buildings to minimize embodied carbon.
  • While the technical aspects of the proposal regarding traffic safety and residential amenity were considered acceptable, the fundamental conflict with policies regarding the conservation of existing housing stock remains a reason for refusal.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective CA5Policy Objective CA6Section 3.4.1.2Policy Objective PHP14Policy Objective PHP18Policy Objective PHP19Policy Objective PHP20Section 4.3.1Section 12.2.1Section 12.3.9

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the demolition of 'Dove Cottage,' an existing 124 sq.m. bungalow, to facilitate the sub-division of a 0.018ha site and the construction of two 4-bedroom detached dwellings at Greythorn Park, Glenageary. The site is situated on a narrow laneway where the surrounding character is primarily residential. The Planning Authority initially refused permission, citing a lack of justification for demolition under the 2022-2028 County Development Plan. In the appeal, the applicant arg...
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