Core Refusal Reason
The proposed change of use to short-term holiday letting would result in the loss of long-term residential stock within a designated Rent Pressure Zone, contrary to County Development Plan policy CPO 6.33.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject dwelling is located within a designated Rent Pressure Zone where there is a documented shortfall of long-term rental properties and significant residential pressure.
- The applicant failed to provide a detailed justification for the proposed use or demonstrate that it would not undermine the provision of housing and long-term rental supply in the area.
- The loss of permanent residential accommodation to short-term letting would be contrary to the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028, 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 11.13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the change of use of an existing detached single-storey dwelling at 1 Cornagrower East, Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow, to short-term holiday letting. The site is situated in a rural area designated as a Rent Pressure Zone. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the loss of long-term residential stock would exacerbate the existing housing shortage in the locality. The planner noted that the applicant failed to provide sufficient justificatio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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