Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority considers the demolition of the existing vernacular dwelling to be an excessive solution that is contrary to development plan policies prioritizing the retention, refurbishment, and reuse of historic fabric and the conservation of embodied energy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of the existing cottage is considered an excessive solution as the building holds historical merit and contributes significantly to the local vernacular landscape of the area.
- The proposal is contrary to the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027, specifically policies 9.3.6 and 9.3.8, which emphasize the retention of historic fabric and the preservation of embodied energy over demolition.
- The applicant failed to provide an engineering report to justify the demolition or demonstrate that the existing structure is not technically feasible to retain, while also failing to meet minimum private open space requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8.5Section 7.8.3Section 9.3.6Section 9.3.8Section 13.20.1Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Thomastown Local Area Plan 2019
Decision Document Summary
Tammy Burke Kelly applied for permission to demolish an existing cottage and two outbuildings at Station Road, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, to facilitate the construction of a new 135sq.m. single-storey dwelling. The site is located just outside the zoned settlement boundary of the Thomastown Local Area Plan 2019. The Planning Authority refused the application (framed as a request for significant further information in the report) because the proposal favored demolition over the preferred policy of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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