CTY 3 – Replacement Dwellings
Planning permission may be granted for a replacement dwelling as long as the dwelling to be replaced exhibits the essential characteristics of a dwelling and as a minimum all external structural walls are substantially intact.
In cases where a dwelling has recently been destroyed, for example, through an accident or a fire, planning permission may be granted for a replacement dwelling. Evidence confirming the previous status and condition of the building and the cause and extent of the damage will however have to be provided.
The replacement of existing dwellings is important to the renewal and up-grading of the rural housing stock.
All permissions for replacement dwellings granted under this policy will be subject to a condition requiring demolition of the existing dwelling or restricting its future use if it is to be retained as part of the overall scheme proposal.
Important information for replacement dwellings:
- Suitable for anyone – not related to farming
- Exhibits characteristics of a dwelling
- Substantially intact
- Generally replaced on footprint
- Only replaced once
- Existing Access / Entrance
Contact MQD to discuss your own specific project.