Core Refusal Reason
The unauthorized demolition of an intact thatched vernacular dwelling and its replacement with a modern two-storey house, which contravenes policies protecting built heritage and sets an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The original thatched vernacular dwelling and outbuildings were in reasonable condition and capable of being restored and adapted rather than demolished.
- The replacement dwelling materially contravenes Louth County Development Plan policies BHC 42 and HOU 48, which aim to protect and preserve the county's traditional building stock and built heritage.
- Permitting the retention of a replacement dwelling where the original vernacular structure was unnecessarily demolished would set a highly undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BHC 42HOU 48HOU 49BHC 17BHC 44NBG 50HOU 50HOU 51Section 13.9.11Section 13.9.12Section 13.9.13Section 3.18Section 9.8Appendix 16
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks retention permission for a 290sqm two-storey replacement dwelling at Templetown, Carlingford, Co. Louth. The site previously contained a traditional thatched vernacular cottage and outbuildings which were demolished and replaced by the current structure. Louth County Council refused the application because the original buildings were deemed to be of significant architectural merit and structurally sound enough for refurbishment. The Planning Authority concluded that the de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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