There’s a question mark now over the future of some AirBnB rentals in Kilkenny after a move to effectively outlaw short-term letting in the city.
Kilkenny County Council has admitted that it’s ”highly unlikely” that they would grant planning permission for more than 90 days AirBnB-style renting of housing within the newly designated Rent Pressure Zone.
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Houses outside the city electoral area and across County Carlow are not affected.
But Senior Planner Denis Malone says allowing permission would defeat the purpose of the new legislation.
