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Retention of an unauthorised development consisting of: 1) Existing roofed concrete pergola to northwest side of existing house. 2) Existing concrete light columns to rear of existing house. 3) Existing small soccer pitch with v-mesh fencing & solar lighting to southwest corner of site. 4) Existing dwelling used for short-term letting & continuation of use for short-term letting

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The retention of short-term letting in a Rent Pressure Zone is contrary to national and local housing policies regarding the preservation of long-term residential stock, fails to meet rural tourism criteria for non-vernacular buildings, and presents unresolved traffic safety and environmental risks.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The change of use to short-term letting within a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) results in the unacceptable loss of long-term residential housing stock, conflicting with national housing policy and the Louth County Council Housing Strategy.
  • The proposal fails to comply with rural tourism policies as the property is not a building of character or a vernacular dwelling, which is a prerequisite for permitting self-catering accommodation in the countryside.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development provides adequate sightline visibility for traffic safety or that the existing wastewater and surface water management systems can accommodate the intensified use of the site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 6.5.5Section 6.5.2Policy Objective TOU 28Section 13.16.17Table 13.13Policy Objective IU 18Policy Objective IU 19Policy Objective NGB 6Policy Objective NGB 37Policy Objective TOU 25Policy Objective TOU 27Policy Objective HOU 1Policy Objective HOU 34

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for the change of use of a four-bedroom detached dwelling to short-term letting, alongside the retention of a concrete pergola, light columns, and a small soccer pitch with fencing and solar lighting at Cornamucklagh, Omeath, Co. Louth. Located within a Rent Pressure Zone and an Area of High Scenic Quality, the proposal was refused by Louth County Council. The primary grounds for refusal included the loss of long-term residential stock, non-compliance...
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