Core Refusal Reason
The proposed change of use from a long-term residential dwelling to a short-term rental is contrary to national and local housing policies intended to protect housing supply in a Rent Pressure Zone and would negatively impact the residential amenity and character of the established neighborhood.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The loss of a residential unit in a designated Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) would exacerbate the shortage of long-term rental accommodation and contravene the 'Housing for All' national policy.
- The proposed commercial short-term letting use is considered incongruous with the character of the established residential estate and would set an undesirable precedent.
- The development would negatively impact the residential amenities of the area by reason of intensification of use, noise, and disturbance, contrary to the 'R' land use zoning objective.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 3.1 (23) Housing StrategyPolicy 3.5 Sustainable Neighbourhoods: Established SuburbsSection 3.2 Housing StrategySection 3.6 Sustainable NeighbourhoodsZoning Objective R
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the change of use of an existing four-bedroom semi-detached dwelling at 9 Belmont, Old Dublin Road, to a short-term rental (Air B&B). Located within an established residential suburb and a Rent Pressure Zone, the proposal was refused primarily because it would remove a much-needed unit from the long-term housing market. The Planning Authority also concluded that the commercial nature of the short-term let would be out of character with the surrounding residential neighb...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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