Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of a vernacular dwelling of architectural merit contravenes council policy to protect such structures, and the replacement proposal fails to meet habitability, siting, and road safety criteria.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing structure is a vernacular building of significant character and merit; its demolition is contrary to Policy Objectives HOU 48 and BHC 42 which seek to protect and reuse such heritage assets.
- The proposal fails to comply with Policy Objective HOU 51 as the existing dwelling is roofless and not 'habitable', and the proposed replacement is not located on the footprint of the original structure.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed entrance could provide sufficient sightline visibility to ensure road safety, particularly in the absence of a traffic speed survey for the R170 Regional Road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.18HOU 48HOU 49Section 3.19HOU 50HOU 51Section 13.9.12Section 13.9.13BHC 42BHC 44IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19Section 13.16.17
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission to demolish a derelict, single-storey vernacular dwelling and construct a replacement house with a new wastewater treatment system and entrance at Dromin, Dunleer, Co. Louth. The site is situated in Rural Policy Zone 2, an area defined as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Louth County Council refused the application because the existing building is a vernacular structure that the Planning Authority intends to protect from demolition. Additionally, the proposa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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