Core Refusal Reason
Failure to justify the demolition of the existing dwelling over retrofit or reuse, in breach of County Development Plan policies regarding sustainable building practices and housing stock adaptation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide any evidence, documentation, or justification to demonstrate that the existing bungalow is in need of replacement rather than repair or deep retrofit.
- The proposal is contrary to the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding the reuse of buildings and the preservation of existing housing stock.
- The application was deemed deficient due to the absence of full site layout plans, a lack of consideration for the building's architectural heritage, and insufficient drainage and SuDS specifications.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.9Policy Objective CA6Policy Objective PHP19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing bungalow, boiler house, and garden shed at Mountain View, Sandyford, to facilitate a new residential development. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant failed to provide a justification for the demolition over the preferred option of deep retrofitting, thereby failing to meet the requirements of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the decision noted significant technical omis...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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