Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of an existing dwelling within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) was not sufficiently justified regarding technical feasibility of retention, impact on the historic streetscape, or the loss of embodied energy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the demolition and replacement would not detract from the character and appearance of the Stoneyford Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) or set an undesirable precedent for the loss of historic fabric in the village centre.
- The proposal did not adequately prove that the retention or reuse of the existing dwelling was technically unfeasible, nor did it provide a required whole-life energy cost assessment to justify the loss of embodied energy.
- The development was considered contrary to the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027 policies regarding the protection of architectural heritage and the promotion of sustainable development through the reuse of existing building stock.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.3.3Section 9.3.3.1.9Section 9.1.1Section 7.8.5Section 4.6Section 7.8Section 7.8.3Table 4.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission to demolish an existing dwelling at Cherryville, Main Street, Stoneyford, and construct a replacement dwelling including a commercial office and a family flat. The site is prominently located within the Stoneyford Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Kilkenny County Council refused the application because the proposal failed to justify the demolition of a building that contributes to the historic streetscape. Furthermore, the applicant did not provide sufficien...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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