Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused primarily because the loss of a residential dwelling to short-term letting within a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) conflicts with national and local policies aimed at protecting long-term housing stock, and would negatively impact the residential amenities of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The conversion of a 5-bedroom dwelling to short-term accommodation in a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) would result in the unacceptable loss of long-term residential rental stock contrary to government policy.
- The proposed use would lead to a negative and injurious impact on the residential amenities of neighboring properties due to increased noise, nuisance, and general disruption.
- The development is contrary to Section 6.5.5 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Rural Policy Zone (RPZ) 2HOU 41HOU 42Section 6.5.2Section 6.5.5Table 13.13Table 13.11
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the change of use of an existing 216sq.m, 5-bedroom residential dwelling at No. 38, The Links, Seapoint, Termonfeckin, to short-stay self-catering accommodation. The site is located within a designated Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) and a rural policy area under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused the application as the proposal would deplete the long-term housing stock in a high-demand area and would likely cause significant noise and disturbanc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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