Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes Objective KCDP 10-33 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which prohibits the change of use of residential properties to short-term letting in established residential areas to protect long-term housing supply and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the withdrawal of a property from the available supply of long-term rental accommodation, directly contravening Objective KCDP 10-33 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed use would be injurious to the residential amenity of adjacent residents due to increased noise, disturbance, and a lack of adequate on-site parking provision leading to traffic congestion.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar short-term letting developments, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the established residential area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
R2 Existing Residential10.3.5.3KCDP 10-28KCDP 10-29KCDP 10-30KCDP 10-31KCDP 10-32KCDP 10-33KCDP 10-34
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission to change the use of an existing detached two-storey dwelling at Pluckeen, Tralee, to Airbnb accommodation. The site is located within a mature residential development zoned 'R2 Existing Residential' near Tralee town centre. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because it contravenes Objective KCDP 10-33, which prohibits short-term letting in established residential areas to preserve housing stock. Additionally, the authority concluded t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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