Core Refusal Reason
The loss of long-term residential housing stock within a designated Rent Pressure Zone (Arklow) where there is a demonstrated lack of rental availability, which is contrary to County Development Plan policy CPO 6.33.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use would result in the loss of long-term residential stock within Arklow, which is designated as a Rent Pressure Zone.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that there is a sufficient supply of rental properties available for long-term rental in the area to justify the loss of a permanent dwelling.
- The development is contrary to Objective CPO 6.33 of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to protect existing housing stock to meet housing demand.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.33CPO 11.1CPO 11.2CPO 11.3CPO 11.10CPO 11.13CPO 11.14Section 6.4Section 11.3Section 13.2Section 17.4Appendix 7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought a change of use from a residential dwelling to a short-term letting unit at 7 Hawthorn Drive, Mountain Bay, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. The site is located within a residential estate in a designated Rent Pressure Zone. The application was refused because the loss of permanent residential accommodation would undermine the provision of housing in an area with a documented shortage of long-term rental properties, thereby contravening Objective CPO 6.33 of the Wicklow County Developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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