Core Refusal Reason
The loss of a residential unit within a designated Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) which would exacerbate the local housing shortage and negatively impact the residential amenity of a mature estate.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the loss of a permanent residential unit within a designated Rent Pressure Zone, exacerbating the existing shortage of long-term rental accommodation in Sligo.
- The introduction of transient occupants into a mature residential cul-de-sac would negatively impact the residential amenity of the area through increased noise, traffic, and loss of community vibrancy.
- The proposal is contrary to the Core Strategy of the Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, which prioritizes meeting the housing needs of the county over short-term tourism letting in residential areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SP-HOU-1P-TOU-2eRES zoningCore Strategy of the County Development Plan 2024-2030
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the change of use of a residential dwelling to short-term residential letting at 12 Rathfinn Close, a mature residential estate in Sligo. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the site is located within a Rent Pressure Zone where there is a critical shortage of long-term housing. The planner concluded that the loss of a housing unit to the tourism sector would undermine the Core Strategy of the County Development Plan and set an unde...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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