Core Refusal Reason
The proposed change of use to short-term letting would result in the loss of a suitable permanent dwelling from the limited long-term rental market in an area designated as being under significant urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject dwelling is a large, recently renovated 4-bedroom house (298sqm) that is considered highly suitable for permanent residential occupation and as a family home.
- The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' where there is significant pressure for housing and a high density of one-off dwellings.
- Granting permission for short-term letting would contravene Section 10.3.5.3 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 by withdrawing a viable property from the limited supply of long-term rental accommodation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-14KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2Section 10.3.5.3
Decision Document Summary
Ger and Mary Costello applied for a change of use to allow short-term letting at an existing residential property in Garrane East, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The site features a recently renovated 298sqm dwelling on a 0.2ha site overlooking Castlemaine Harbour. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that the property is ideally suited for permanent residential use. The planning authority determined that converting the house to short-term accommodation would negatively impact the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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