Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes Objective KCDP 10-33 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which prohibits the change of use of residential properties to short-term letting in established residential areas, and would negatively impact residential amenity through noise and parking issues.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the loss of a permanent residential unit from the long-term rental market, directly contravening specific development plan objectives aimed at protecting housing supply in established residential areas.
- The change of use to short-term letting is considered injurious to the residential amenities of the area due to the potential for increased noise, general disturbance, and inadequate on-site car parking for the intensity of the use.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments within the housing estate, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of Dingle.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 10-33Section 3.2.5.6Section 10.3.5.3
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Pigott sought retention permission for the material change of use of a 5-bedroom detached dwelling at No. 62 Cnoc An Cairn, Dingle, from residential use to short-term letting. The site is located within an established housing estate zoned for existing residential use. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because it contravenes Objective KCDP 10-33 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to protect the long-term rental supply. Additionally, the counci...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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