Core Refusal Reason
The loss of specialist student accommodation in an area of high demand, which is contrary to national strategy and local development plan objectives for the provision of specialist housing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that there is no longer a need for student accommodation in the Tralee area.
- The removal of student housing in an area of high demand adjacent to a third-level institution is contrary to the National Student Accommodation Strategy and Circular NRUP05/2021.
- The proposal contravenes Objective 7-11 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to support and protect the development of specialist housing.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 7-11
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the change of use of three existing houses (Nos. 1, 11, and 15) from student accommodation to permanent residential dwellings at Kerry Lee, Oakpark, Tralee. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the site is located in an area of high demand for student housing near a third-level institution. The council determined that the loss of this specialist housing stock would be contrary to both the National Student Accommodation Strategy and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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