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Permission for the development which will consist of the provision of temporary post primary school accommodation by way of construction of two double storey prefabricated buildings with associated site works including, boundary treatments, bicycle parking, etc. Temporary permission for a period no longer than 5 years is being sought.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development constitutes over-development of the site, lacks adequate amenities for its scale, and would create significant traffic safety hazards due to parking displacement and an inadequate local road network.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale of the 21-classroom school is considered excessive for the site, resulting in over-development and a lack of necessary open space and amenities normally associated with such a facility.
  • The displacement of existing car parking at Ballincollig GAA Club would lead to hazardous overspill parking on adjoining public roads, impacting traffic safety and residential amenity.
  • The local road network is insufficient to safely accommodate the additional traffic movements generated by a 400-pupil school facility.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The Minister for Education and Skills sought temporary five-year permission for a post-primary school consisting of two double-storey prefabricated buildings (21 classrooms) for approximately 400 pupils at the Ballincollig GAA Club grounds in Cork. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that it represents over-development of the subject site. The decision highlights that the proposal lacks sufficient site area for amenities, would cause dangerous parking displacement onto publi...
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