Core Refusal Reason
The proposal conflicts with the Dublin City Development Plan's presumption against short-term lets to protect housing stock and maintain sustainable residential communities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to Policy QHSN38 and the Dublin Housing Strategy, which aim to ensure a variety of housing tenures and sustainable communities.
- The proposal violates Section 15.14.3 of the Development Plan, which maintains a general presumption against dedicated short-term tourist rentals due to their impact on housing availability.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the change of use, and granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy QHSN38Section 15.14.3Dublin Housing StrategyHousing Need Demand Assessment (HNDA)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a change of use for an existing property at 7 Brabazon Square, Dublin 8, to allow for short-term letting with no physical modifications. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that it undermines the core principles of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding housing supply. Specifically, the loss of a residential unit to the tourist market was deemed contrary to the Housing Need Demand Assessment (HNDA) and the general policy of protecting...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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