Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of an existing vernacular dwelling and outbuildings is considered unjustified and contrary to development plan policies aimed at protecting and refurbishing rural building stock.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of the existing dwelling and associated sheds is not considered warranted as the structures appear capable of being refurbished and extended rather than replaced.
- The proposal is contrary to Objectives CDP 15.4 and CDP 3.14 of the Clare County Development Plan, which seek to protect the county's vernacular building stock from demolition where restoration is a viable option.
- The complete removal of the front boundary wall and lack of technical clarity regarding the wastewater treatment system's impact on the local water table fail to protect the character and environmental safety of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.11CDP 13.3CDP 15.4CDP 3.14
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Edward Frost, sought permission to demolish an existing dwelling and outbuildings at Coolisteige, Clonlara, Co. Clare, to facilitate the construction of a new replacement dwelling, garage, and associated site works. The site is located within a cluster in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Pressure' and the 'Western Corridor Working Landscape.' The application was refused primarily because the planning authority determined that the demolition of the existing vernacular structures wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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