Core Planning Reasoning
The development is recommended for a grant of permission as it complies with the 'ED' (Proposed Education Site) zoning objective, supports the provision of necessary educational infrastructure in an established urban area, and facilitates the conservation and sustainable reuse of 'Abilene', a Protected Structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed post-primary school is in accordance with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically supporting the 'ED' superscription designated for the site.
- The refurbishment and repurposing of the vacant 'Abilene' house as a library and ancillary educational space represents a significant conservation gain that protects the historic fabric from further dereliction.
- The site layout and design, following revisions, provide adequate separation distances and mitigation measures to ensure the development does not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of adjacent properties at Ardlui Park, Belmont Green, or Monksfield Mews.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.2.1.6 (Policy Objective for post-primary school sites)Objective PHP7 (Provision of school facilities)Objective A (Residential zoning with ED superscription)Table 4.1 (Blackrock education sites)Section 12.8.11 (Trees & Woodlands preservation)RPS No. 1450 ('Abilene' Protected Structure)RPS No. 2067 ('Abilene' entrance gates)Section 12.3.2.5 (Dual function of school sports facilities)Chapter 3 (Climate Action and energy efficiency standards)Zone 2 (Parking standards)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a new 1,000-pupil post-primary school on a 1.2ha site in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. The project involves the construction of two school blocks (A & B) reaching up to four storeys and the renovation of 'Abilene', an early-Victorian villa and Protected Structure. The site context is highly sensitive, abutting several low-density residential estates and containing significant mature trees. Third-party appellants raised substantial concerns regarding traffic congesti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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