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change of use from dwelling to short term accommodation and internal alterations 2. permission to connect short term accommodation to Madelines B& B internally 3. permission for internal alterations to Madelines B&B to provide a connection to adjacent short term accommodation 4. permission to demolish chimney and permission to demolish two storied extension to the rear of existing dwelling 5. permission to build a two storied extension to the rear of existing dwelling and associated works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed change of use from a residential dwelling to short-term accommodation would result in the loss of long-term housing stock within a designated Rent Pressure Zone, contrary to Policy Objective CPO 6.33 of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The subject site is located within the Baltinglass Local Electoral Area, a designated Rent Pressure Zone experiencing significant residential pressure and a critical shortfall of available long-term rental properties.
  • The applicant failed to provide a detailed justification demonstrating that the proposal would not undermine the local housing supply or that there is a sufficient supply of rental properties available for longer-term rental in the area.
  • The loss of long-term residential stock in a town centre location would set an undesirable precedent and conflict with both national policy and the Wicklow County Development Plan's objectives to protect housing stock.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.33CPO 6.21CPO 6.22CPO 6.34CPO 8.21CPO 8.22TIN19CPO 5.3CPO 11.1CPO 11.2CPO 11.3CPO 11.10CPO 11.13PO 11.14

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for the change of use of a two-storey semi-detached dwelling at Dwyer Square, Tinahely, to short-term accommodation, including internal alterations to connect it to the adjacent Madeline's B&B and the construction of a new rear extension. While the proposed physical alterations and extension were considered acceptable in principle within the Tinahely Architectural Conservation Area, the application was refused due to its location within a Rent Pressure Zone. The Pl...
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