Core Refusal Reason
The proposed change of use from a private dwelling to short-term letting would result in the loss of long-term residential housing stock within a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) without adequate justification, contrary to Objective CPO 6.33 of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located within a Rent Pressure Zone where there is a demonstrated high demand for long-term rental accommodation and a limited supply of available properties.
- The applicant failed to provide a robust justification or assessment to prove that the proposal would not undermine the local housing stock, which is a mandatory requirement under policy CPO 6.33.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the conversion of residential units to short-term lets, conflicting with 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 11.13Existing Residential (RE) Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for the change of use of a 62sqm, two-bedroom terraced dwelling at 10B Upper Strand Street, Wicklow Town, from a private residence to an AirBnB. The site is located on land zoned for 'Existing Residential' use within a designated Rent Pressure Zone. The application was refused because the loss of a long-term residential unit to the short-term rental market would exacerbate housing pressures in Wicklow Town. The Planning Authority determined that the propos...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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