Core Refusal Reason
The loss of a residential dwelling to a guesthouse within a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) contravenes Policy 3.1 of the Housing Strategy, which aims to protect housing supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a designated Rent Pressure Zone where there is a presumption against the loss of residential units to short-term letting or commercial guest accommodation.
- The proposed retention of the guesthouse use would result in the loss of a permanent residential dwelling, thereby contravening Policy 3.1 of the Housing Strategy in the City Development Plan.
- The conversion of the dwelling to a guesthouse would have a negative impact on the available housing supply within the city.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.2.8Policy 3.1 Housing StrategyGalway City Council Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to retain the use of 'Atlantic Lodge', a 408 sq.m detached three-level dwelling at 7 Blakes Hill, Knocknacarra, as a guesthouse. While guesthouses are generally permissible in residential zones under Section 11.2.8 of the Development Plan, the site is located within a Rent Pressure Zone. The planning authority determined that the proposal would result in the loss of a residential unit, directly contravening Policy 3.1 of the Housing Strategy which aims to protect ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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