Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is contrary to local development objectives due to the high demand for long-term housing and the property's proximity to existing residential dwellings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The property is closely adjoined by residential dwellings, making short-term letting inappropriate for the site context.
- There is a significant demand for long-term residential accommodation within the town that must be prioritized over short-term use.
- The development is contrary to Objective TM49 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TM49
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the change of use of an existing residential property in Townparks, Wexford Urban No. 2, to a short-term letting unit. The local authority refused the application, citing the Guidance Note for Regulating Short Term Letting 2019 and the high demand for long-term housing in the area. It was determined that the site's proximity to other residential homes and the availability of more suitable locations for such use elsewhere in the town made the proposal contra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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