Core Refusal Reason
The proposed change of use would remove a private dwelling from the restricted supply of long-term rental properties within a designated Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ), exacerbating the local housing shortage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The loss of a permanent residential unit would exacerbate the existing shortage of long-term rental properties within the Gort-Kinvara Rent Pressure Zone.
- The proposal materially contravenes the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 Core Strategy objectives (CS1, CS3, and HS1) which prioritize meeting the housing needs of the local population.
- The development is contrary to overarching Government Housing National Policy (Circular PL4/2019) aimed at returning residential properties in Rent Pressure Zones to the long-term housing market.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective SGV 3Policy Objective CS 1Policy Objective CS 3Policy Objective HS 1Policy Objective SGV 9Policy Objective TI 2Policy Objective KSGV 7Policy Objective WW 10Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective AH 2Policy Objective AH 3Policy Objective AH 4Policy Objective ARC 4Policy Objective ARC 9DM Standard 28DM Standard 31DM Standard 36DM Standard 60DM Standard 68
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the change of use of an existing private dwelling house at Glebe Road, Kinvarra, Co. Galway, to a short-term tourism letting unit. Although the site is located in a 'Village Centre' zone where such uses are 'Open for Consideration', the Planning Authority refused permission because the site is within the Gort-Kinvara Rent Pressure Zone. The planner determined that the immediate priority of maximizing long-term rental stock and meeting local housing demand supe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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