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PL20/468 for development consisting of change of use from existing vacant first floor office area as granted planning ref: 075861 to 11 no. one bed student accommodation units and communal areas consisting of; laundry room, general / bicycle storage room, refuse storage area, ancillary services; use of existing ground floor entrances, lift & stairwells and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application for an extension of duration was refused because student accommodation does not qualify as 'one or more than one house' under the specific provisions of Section 42(8) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The request for an extension of duration for planning reference PL20/468 fails to meet the statutory requirements of Section 42(8) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
  • The proposed development consists of student accommodation units and communal areas rather than standard residential housing.
  • Under the relevant legislation, student accommodation is not classified as 'one or more than one house,' rendering the project ineligible for the extension of duration sought.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

MESD Ventures Limited sought an extension of duration for planning permission PL20/468, which permitted the conversion of vacant first-floor offices into 11 student accommodation units at 38, 39, 40 & 43 Tullow Street, Carlow. Carlow County Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal does not comply with Section 42(8) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). Specifically, the planning authority determined that student accommodation does not constitute 'one or m...
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