Core Refusal Reason
The loss of long-term residential housing stock within a designated Rent Pressure Zone and the failure to demonstrate that the on-site wastewater treatment system complies with current environmental standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retention of the short-term let would result in the unacceptable loss of long-term residential stock within the Ardee Local Electoral Area Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ).
- The applicant failed to provide adequate evidence to justify the conversion of a suitable family residence into a short-term letting offering in an area of high housing demand.
- The development is prejudicial to public health as the applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment arrangements comply with the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NGB 6BH 21-22BHC 20BHC 21BHC 22BHC 23TOU 28TOU 256.5.26.5.5IU 16IU 17IU 18
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the change of use of a four-bedroom dwelling, which is a Protected Structure and former gate lodge, to short-term tourist accommodation at Corbollis, Readypenny, Co. Louth. Although the building is recognized as a 'building of character,' the Planning Authority determined that its removal from the long-term housing market is contrary to the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 and national guidance regarding Rent Pressure Zones. Additionally, t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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