Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of a vernacular farmhouse built circa 1788 contravenes Meath County Development Plan policy RD POL 32, which seeks to protect and preserve rural built heritage by opposing the replacement of traditional rural houses.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing dwelling is a significant vernacular two-storey farmhouse dating to approximately 1788, which the Planning Authority and Conservation Officer determine should be retained and rehabilitated rather than demolished.
- The proposal to demolish this traditional structure directly contravenes Policy RD POL 32 of the County Development Plan, which aims to protect the built legacy of traditional dwellings and preserve rural built heritage.
- Granting permission for the demolition of a habitable vernacular house would establish an undesirable future precedent and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Section 8.7.3HER POL 21HER POL 22HER OBJ 23Section 9.14RD POL 30RD POL 31RD POL 32RD POL 34Section 9.14.1
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission to demolish an existing vernacular two-storey farmhouse (built c. 1788) and associated outbuildings at Clonasillagh, Carnaross, Kells, to replace them with a contemporary 247.48 sqm two-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system. Although the site is located in a low-development pressure rural area, the Planning Authority determined that the original structure is a key component of the rural landscape that should be preserved. The application was refused pri...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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