Core Refusal Reason
The proposed change of use would result in the loss of long-term residential housing stock within a Rent Pressure Zone where there is a demonstrated shortage of rental accommodation, contrary to the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a detailed justification or demonstrate a sufficient supply of long-term rental properties in the Avoca area, which is designated as a Rent Pressure Zone.
- The proposed use for up to 14 guests in a 3-bedroom dwelling would result in excessive occupancy and parking demand, negatively impacting the residential amenity of the established housing estate through noise and disturbance.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar changes of use, undermining the Council's objective to protect existing housing stock and residential character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.33CPO 11.1CPO 11.10CPO 11.13Section 6.3.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for the change of use of a detached dormer dwelling at 11 Avoca Wood, Avoca, from residential to short-term letting. The site is located within a mature residential development and a designated Rent Pressure Zone. The application was refused because the loss of permanent housing stock would exacerbate the local rental shortage, and the high-intensity use of the property for short-term lets would unduly harm the residential amenity of neighboring properti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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