Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of a change of use from a residential dwelling to short-term letting within a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) would reduce the supply of long-term housing, contrary to the Housing Strategy and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The loss of a permanent residential unit in a designated Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) would exacerbate the housing shortage and conflict with the objectives of the Housing Strategy to meet identified housing demand.
- The proposed short-term letting use is not a permitted use under the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective, which is intended to protect, provide, and improve residential amenities.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the conversion of further residential units to short-term accommodation, negatively impacting the overall availability of housing for rent or sale in Kilkenny City Centre.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Housing StrategyExisting Residential Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission to retain the change of use of an existing three-storey dwelling at 4 Abbey Gardens, Kilkenny, from a residential house to short-term letting. The property is located in the city centre within an Architectural Conservation Area and a designated Rent Pressure Zone. Kilkenny County Council refused the application on the grounds that the conversion of a permanent dwelling into short-term accommodation would deplete the local housing stock in an area of high demand,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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