Core Refusal Reason
The loss of permanent residential accommodation to short-term letting, which exacerbates the housing shortage and conflicts with the Fingal County Development Plan's housing strategies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use would withdraw a house from the available supply of permanent residential accommodation.
- The development would exacerbate the existing shortage of housing for permanent occupation within the county.
- The proposal is contrary to the Housing Strategy and Core Strategy of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, which aims to meet housing needs and encourage permanent residential communities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Housing StrategyCore StrategyFingal County Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought a material change of use from long-term residential to short-term letting at 21 Boroimhe Ash, Swords, Dublin. Fingal County Council refused the application because the conversion would remove a dwelling from the permanent housing market during an existing shortage. The decision emphasized that the proposal is inconsistent with the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, specifically the Housing and Core Strategies intended to secure sustainable housing supply and support pe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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