Core Refusal Reason
The loss of a long-term residential dwelling within a designated Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) during an acute housing shortage, which is contrary to local and national housing policies prioritizing the protection of permanent housing stock.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retention would result in the loss of a viable long-term residential dwelling in a town centre location where there is significant demand for permanent rental and owner-occupier accommodation.
- The development is located within a designated Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) and the applicant failed to provide evidence that the proposal would not adversely impact the supply of long-term housing.
- The change of use is inconsistent with the 'Housing for All' national strategy and local development plan objectives which prioritize the maintenance of existing housing stock for long-term residential use.
Cited Policies (CDP)
WCCC Development Plan 2022-2028Policy BH 1Policy BH 5Policy BH 6Objective BH 2Policy BH 9Policy BH 10Housing Policy Objective 20.4Policy Objective ECON 24Section 5.4 of Appendix 3 (Housing Need and Demand Assessment)
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought retention permission for the change of use of a two-bedroom semi-detached townhouse at 1 Galwey's Lane, Dungarvan, from residential to commercial use for short-term letting. The property is situated within the Dungarvan Town Core and a designated Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ). The application was refused because the conversion of a residential unit to tourist accommodation exacerbates the local housing shortage and contravenes both national and local planning policies aimed at p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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