Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is contrary to national and local housing policies regarding the retention of residential stock in Rent Pressure Zones, as it would result in the loss of long-term rental accommodation during a housing crisis.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development contravenes Policy 3.1 of the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 and national guidance, which maintain a presumption against short-term letting in Rent Pressure Zones to protect housing supply.
- The loss of a permanent dwelling to the short-term holiday market is deemed unacceptable during a housing crisis and would establish a negative precedent for the conversion of residential units to commercial use.
- The proposed use is considered injurious to the residential amenity of the established neighborhood, is out of character with the locality, and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 3.1Policy 3.6Policy 6.8Section 11.3.3Policy 2.4Policy 3.3Policy 4.1Policy 5.7.3Policy 8.7Policy 8.8Policy 9.1Policy 9.2Policy 9.3Policy 9.4Policy 9.8
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the change of use of a detached two-storey dwelling at 18 Lough Atalia Road, Galway, from a private residence to short-term let holiday accommodation. Located within an established 'Inner Residential Area' and a designated Rent Pressure Zone, the proposal was refused primarily because it conflicts with local and national policies aimed at preserving long-term housing stock. The planning authority concluded that the commercial use would negatively ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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