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Permission for development which will consist of 1) change of use from residential apartments to an apart-hotel use, 2) Internal alterations including provision of a reception area at ground floor level access and minor unit alteration to create a staff storage room, 3) all other associated and ancillary site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The loss of residential units in a Rent Pressure Zone, which was considered to conflict with Policy 3.1 of the Housing Strategy regarding short-term letting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in the loss of permanent residential accommodation within a designated Rent Pressure Zone.
- The change of use would contravene Policy 3.1 of the Housing Strategy, which contains a presumption against short-term letting to protect housing stock.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the conversion of residential units to tourist accommodation, adversely impacting the planning authority's housing strategy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 3.1 'Housing Strategy'Policy 6.8 'Tourism Sector'Zoning 'CC'
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought a change of use from residential apartments to an apart-hotel at City Point, 24 Prospect Hill, Galway, including internal alterations for a reception area. Galway City Council refused the application, and the Board's Inspector recommended refusal primarily due to the loss of residential units in a Rent Pressure Zone and conflict with Policy 3.1 of the Housing Strategy. While An Bord Pleanála ultimately overturned this decision to grant permission—citing the site's 'CC' zoning...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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