Core Refusal Reason
The loss of purpose-built student accommodation in an area of high demand adjacent to a third-level institution, without demonstrating a lack of continued need, which is contrary to national strategy and local development plan objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that there is no longer a need for student accommodation in the Tralee area, as required by national policy guidelines.
- The proposed change of use would result in the loss of purpose-built student housing in close proximity to a third-level institution where there is a documented high demand for such specialist housing.
- The development is contrary to Objective 7-11 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the National Student Accommodation Strategy, which seek to protect and support the development of specialist housing provision.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028Objective 7-11KCDP 7-11Circular Letter NRUP 05/2021Circular Letter PL8/2016
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to change the use of House No. 3 at Kerry Lee, Oakpark, Tralee, from student accommodation to permanent residential use. The site is located within an existing semi-detached student development near the Munster Institute of Technology campuses. Kerry County Council refused the application because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence that the demand for student housing in the area has been met. Consequently, the loss of this specialist housing was deemed contrary ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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