Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would result in the loss of a long-term residential property within a designated rent pressure zone, failing to provide sufficient justification as required by Objective CPO 6.33 of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a detailed justification or demonstrate that the proposal would not undermine the provision of housing in an area with a documented shortage of long-term rental properties.
- The subject property is a 4-bedroom dwelling located in a rent pressure zone where there is currently a significant lack of available rental accommodation for families.
- The loss of a permanent residential unit to short-term letting would be contrary to Objective CPO 6.33, national policy, and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.33CPO 11.1CPO 11.2CPO 11.3CPO 11.10CPO 11.13CPO 14.06Wicklow-Rathnew Development Plan 2013-2019Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought a change of use from a domestic dwelling to short-term letting for a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house at 3 Riverwalk, Bachelor's Walk, Wicklow Town. The site is situated within a rent pressure zone and is zoned for existing residential use. The application was refused primarily because it failed to meet the requirements of Objective CPO 6.33 of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028, which protects housing stock. The planning authority determined that the loss of a long-...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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