Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of a vernacular building and its replacement with a standard single-storey structure is considered out of keeping with the historic streetscape and lacks sufficient justification for demolition over renovation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is concerned that the demolition of the existing vernacular building and its replacement with a standard single-storey design would negatively impact the character and setting of the historic streetscape.
- The applicant failed to provide a sufficient rationale or building condition assessment to justify the demolition of the structure instead of pursuing restoration or adaptation as per Policy 13-3.
- Significant concerns exist regarding traffic safety and site layout, specifically the omission of existing petrol pumps from the site boundary and the lack of clear proposals for parking, loading, and circulation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.6Policy 13-3Section 5.2Section 5.4Section 6.5.1Section 6.5.2Section 6.6Volume 3, Appendix 6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of an existing derelict shop at Main Street, Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary, and the construction of a replacement shop (177.51 sqm) with an effluent treatment system. The site is located within a sensitive vernacular streetscape adjacent to a Protected Structure. The Planning Authority raised significant concerns regarding the lack of justification for demolishing a vernacular building, the inappropriate design of the single-storey replacement relative to the hi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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