Core Refusal Reason
The omission of a previously conditioned childcare facility in favor of two additional dwellings, resulting in a lack of necessary social infrastructure and contravention of zoning objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of the childcare facility results in an unsustainable residential extension that lacks essential social and community infrastructure for the Semple Woods estate.
- The proposal contravenes the 'RA' zoning objective and specific Fingal Development Plan objectives (CSO6 and CIOSO28) which require new residential communities to be supported by necessary social and physical infrastructure.
- The development fails to comply with the Donabate Local Area Plan and National Policy Objective 41 of the National Planning Framework regarding the timely delivery of childcare facilities to support sustainable communities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RA zoning objectiveObjective CSO6Objective CIOSO28
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed to modify a permitted development on a 0.48 Ha site off Hearse Road, Donabate, by omitting a previously required childcare facility and replacing it with two additional dwellings. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the loss of this social infrastructure would result in an unsustainable residential development. The decision noted that the proposal fails to meet the requirements of the 'RA' zoning objective, the Fingal Development Plan 2023-20...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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