Core Refusal Reason
The loss of long-term residential housing stock within a designated Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) in conflict with national policy objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal conflicts with Circular Letter No. PL 4 /2019, which aims to return short-term lets to the long-term rental market in Rent Pressure Zones.
- The development results in the loss of permanent residential accommodation in Youghal, where there is a documented lack of available long-term rental properties.
- The retention of the short-term let use is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the residentially zoned area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a dwelling house at No. 5 Kincora Terrace, Youghal, for use as short-term holiday accommodation. Situated within a residentially zoned area and a designated Rent Pressure Zone, the proposal was evaluated against national guidelines designed to safeguard long-term housing supply. The Planning Authority refused the application because the conversion of the property from a permanent residence to a short-term let exacerbates the local housing shortage and dir...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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