22506

Retention permission for the restoration, alteration and extension to an existing dwelling including two storey rear extension and first floor side extension to provide an additional bedroom and ancillary accommodation (4 no. bedrooms in total), revised front (south) entrance porch, new roof structure and tiles, replacement windows and front door, internal restoration works and all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The unauthorized demolition of a viable vernacular thatched cottage and its replacement with a new dwelling, alongside a failure to demonstrate adequate environmental and infrastructural safeguards regarding wastewater, surface water, and protected habitats.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development involved the demolition of an intact vernacular thatched cottage and its replacement with a new structure, which contravenes policies BHC 42 and HOU 48 aimed at protecting and restoring built heritage.
  • The applicant failed to provide essential technical documentation, specifically a Site Characterisation Report and a comprehensive SuDS assessment, to ensure adequate wastewater treatment and surface water management.
  • In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening or Natura Impact Statement, the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Carlingford Shore SAC.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HOU 48HOU 49BHC 42BHC 44NBG 50HOU 50HOU 51NGB 6HOU 34BHC 5-7MOV 56MOV 57ENV 39IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19IU 26IU 27NBG 40NBG 14NBG 15NBG 3Rural Policy Zone 2Section 13.9.12

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for the restoration, alteration, and extension of a dwelling at Templetown, Carlingford, Co. Louth. However, the Planning Authority determined that the original vernacular thatched cottage had been demolished and replaced with a new two-storey structure, which is contrary to heritage protection policies in the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027. The application was refused due to the loss of this vernacular building, the lack of technical evidence r...
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