Chapter 11
Placemaking and Managing Development
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
Neighbourhood and Community Development
Economic, Employment and Retail Development
This is an issue for correction following review by the Planning Policy Section
EXECUTIVE
It is proposed to include guidance on visitor accommodation such as B&B’s, Guest Houses and Hotels in Chapter 11 of the Development Plan. The title “New Retail Development” should be amended to properly reflect the nature of uses described to “New Retail and Other Commercial Development”. Recommendation: (i) Delete New Retail Development and replace it with “ New Retail and Other Commercial Development ”. (ii) Insert the following new text under New Retail and Other Commercial Development : B&B’s/Guest Houses/Hotels Planning permission is required for the conversion of more than four bedrooms in a dwelling house into a bed and breakfast establishment, in accordance with Article 10 (4) of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended). In determining planning applications for both new and for change of use to bed and breakfast, guesthouse, hotel or hostel in residential areas, the Planning Authority will have regard to the following: • Size and nature of facility; • The effect on the amenity of neighbouring residents; • The standard of accommodation for the intended occupiers of the premises;
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