Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the dwelling as short-term rental accommodation would remove a suitable property from the long-term rental market in an area under significant urban influence, contravening policy objective 10.3.5.3 of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling is located in a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' and is considered a suitable place for permanent residential occupation.
- Retaining the use as short-term rental accommodation would negatively impact the long-term rental market by removing a viable 4-bedroom home from the housing supply.
- The proposal contravenes policy objective 10.3.5.3 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding short-term letting in areas of high housing demand.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 10.3.5.3Section 11.6Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.1Section 11.6.4Section 5.5.1.1
Decision Document Summary
Elizabeth Feeney sought retention permission for the continued use of an existing 4-bedroom dwelling as short-term rental accommodation and for elevational revisions at Cliddaun and Burnham West, Dingle, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a visually sensitive rural area under significant urban influence. While the Planning Authority granted permission for the physical elevational changes, they refused the short-term rental use. The refusal was based on the determination that the property is idea...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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