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CHANGE OF USE FROM 8 NO. EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING HOUSES TO A COMMERCIAL HOLIDAY VILLAGE AND CHANGE OF USE FROM 2 NO. PROPOSED SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING HOUSES PREVIOUSLY GRANTED UNDER PLANING REF: 20/51518 TO A COMMERCIAL HOLIDAY VILLAGE, CONNECTION TO EXISTING SERVICES AND ALL ASSOCIATED WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed repurposing of existing houses as holiday accommodation accords with the tourism objectives of the Donegal County Development Plan 2018-2024 and complies with the 20% settlement cap for holiday homes, supporting the sustainable development of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal is consistent with County Development Plan tourism objectives (TOU-O-14, TOU-O-5, and TOU-P-4) as the site is strategically located to support the Wild Atlantic Way and potential future greenway developments.
  • The development complies with Policy UB-P-24 regarding the concentration of holiday homes, as a land-use survey confirmed the 10 proposed units would fall within the 20% cap of the village's total housing stock.
  • While change of use is appropriate for the 8 existing (though unoccupied) houses, the 2 unbuilt houses must be omitted by condition and subject to a separate application for construction as commercial holiday accommodation.

Cited Policies (CDP)

TOU-O-5TOU-O-14TOU-P-3TOU-P-4TOU-P-20TOU-P-13TOU-P-14TOU-P-17UB-P-24UB-P-29

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, C & C Property Investment Ltd, sought permission to convert 8 existing semi-detached houses and 2 permitted but unbuilt houses into a commercial holiday village at Lower Main Street, Ballintra, Co. Donegal. Donegal County Council initially refused the application, arguing the location was car-dependent and that the proposal failed to demonstrate compliance with holiday home density limits (Policy UB-P-24). Upon inspection, the Inspector found the site's village-edge location to be...
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