23/6604

The development will consist of the provision of 1 no. studio apartment, 2 no. 1 bedroom apartments and 7 no. 1 bedroom short term accommodation units, as set out below: a) development at ground floor to include change of use of the existing commercial unit to include internal renovations to provide 1 no. studio apartment and refurbishment of the existing bar area to include new flooring and making good on existing features, b) partial change of use of the existing first floor residential unit and internal alterations to provide 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment and 1 no. 1 bedroom short-term accommodation unit, c) rear extension to the existing second floor residential unit and partial change of use and internal alterations to provide 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment and 2 no. 1 bedroom short-term accommodation units, d) construction of a 2 and 3 storey rear extension to provide 4 no. 1 bedroom short-term accommodation units and new stairwell and lobby, e) permission to carry out works at both protected structures to include partial demolition of internal walls and the partial demolition of rear walls to accommodate the rear extension and associated works, f) replacement of windows and alterations to existing front elevation, and the provision of bin storage area and cycle parking are with all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development provides a poor standard of residential accommodation due to layout, daylight, and amenity deficiencies, combined with a lack of management for mixed-tenure units.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The internal layout, restricted access to daylight, and inadequate amenity space would result in a substandard living environment for future occupants.
  • The mix of permanent and short-term residential units without dedicated on-site management or security would negatively impact the residential amenity of the area.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for poor quality residential development and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought the development of residential units, including a studio apartment, at No. 2 Broad Street and the rear of No. 3 Broad Street in Charleville, both of which are Protected Structures. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the design offered a poor quality of life for residents, citing insufficient daylight and amenity space. Additionally, the planning authority expressed concern over the lack of management for the proposed short-term let components, co...
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