Core Refusal Reason
The proposal conflicts with the Dublin City Development Plan's objective to protect housing stock and establish sustainable residential communities by converting residential units to short-term tourist accommodation without sufficient justification.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would set a negative precedent contrary to the Dublin Housing Strategy and Policy QHSN38, which aim to ensure a variety of housing tenures and sustainable communities.
- There is a general presumption against dedicated short-term tourist rental accommodation in the city due to its detrimental impact on the availability of long-term housing stock.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the change of use, making the proposal contrary to Section 15.14.3 of the Development Plan and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy QHSN38Section 15.14.3Dublin Housing StrategyHousing Need Demand Assessment (HNDA)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the change of use of two residential apartments at 48 Hogan Place, Dublin 2, to short-term letting use. The local authority refused the proposal because it contravenes the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically policies aimed at preserving housing stock and fostering sustainable residential communities. The decision highlights a lack of justification for the conversion and concerns regarding the loss of permanent housing in a high-demand area....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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