Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is located within a Rent Pressure Zone with a shortage of long-term housing and would negatively impact residential amenity and parking in an established residential estate.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is within the Killarney Rent Pressure Zone, and the loss of long-term residential housing stock is contrary to national policy and Ministerial Guidelines.
- The short-term rental use would generate excessive noise, disturbance, and parking requirements, which are injurious to the amenities of neighboring residents.
- Granting permission would set an unwanted precedent for similar developments in the residential area, conflicting with proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for the change of use of a four-bedroom detached dwelling at No. 14 King's Avenue, Killarney, to short-term rental accommodation. Kerry County Council refused the application on two main grounds: first, that the conversion of housing stock in a Rent Pressure Zone is contrary to national policy aimed at addressing housing shortages; and second, that the use would cause noise and parking issues detrimental to the residential amenity of the estate. The deci...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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