Core Refusal Reason
The permanent loss of a residential unit within a designated Rent Pressure Zone, which is contrary to the city's Core Strategy and Housing Strategy regarding the management of scarce housing resources.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The loss of a permanent residential unit is contrary to the Core Strategy which identifies housing as a scarce resource that must be managed sustainably to meet city needs.
- The proposal conflicts with the Dublin Housing Strategy's requirement for balanced development and the protection of existing housing stock within Rent Pressure Zones.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the further loss of residential accommodation, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Core Strategy of the City Development Plan 2016-2022Dublin Housing Strategy 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a change of use from a residential house to short-term lettings at 22 Reginald Street, located in The Liberties, Dublin 8. Dublin City Council refused the application primarily because it would result in the permanent loss of a residential unit in a designated Rent Pressure Zone. The planning authority determined that the proposal was contrary to the Core Strategy and the Dublin Housing Strategy 2016-2022, both of which prioritize the preservation of housing s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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