Core Refusal Reason
Failure to justify the effective demolition of the existing dwelling and non-compliance with policies favoring the retrofit and reuse of buildings over reconstruction.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the existing dwelling will be meaningfully retained, effectively resulting in a demolition and reconstruction project without sufficient justification.
- The proposal fails to comply with Policy Objective CA6, which mandates the retrofitting and reuse of existing buildings rather than demolition where possible.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing dwelling is structurally unsound or uninhabitable, meaning the proposal contravenes Section 12.3.9 and would set an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CA6Section 12.3.9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought alterations and extensions to an existing dwelling at 24 Deerpark Road, Mount Merrion. The application was refused because the Planning Authority considered the scale of the works to be an effective demolition of the original structure without adequate justification. The decision cited non-compliance with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding policies that prioritize the sustainable reuse and retrofitting of existing building sto...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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