Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes Objective KCDP 10-33 by removing a dwelling from the long-term rental market in an established residential area and would negatively impact residential amenity through increased noise, disturbance, and traffic congestion due to inadequate parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the withdrawal of a property from the long-term rental supply, directly contravening Objective KCDP 10-33 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The provision of only two on-site parking spaces for a five-bedroom short-term rental unit is insufficient and would lead to traffic congestion and overspill parking within the Gortanora housing estate.
- The change of use would generate additional noise and disturbance, seriously injuring the residential amenities of the occupants in the vicinity and setting an unwanted precedent for similar developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 10-33Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028Corca Dhuibhne LAP 2021-2027R2 Existing Residential
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for the change of use of a detached five-bedroom dwelling at No. 8 Gortanora, Dingle, from residential use to short-term rental accommodation. The site is situated within an established residential estate zoned 'R2 Existing Residential'. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would deplete the local long-term housing stock in contravention of County Development Plan policy KCDP 10-33. Furthermore, the planning authority deter...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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