Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed conversion of a permitted childcare facility into residential units would contravene local and national childcare provision policies and materially contravene a condition of the parent planning permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The loss of the childcare facility would be contrary to Section 4.2.1.5 PHP6 of the County Development Plan and the 'Childcare Facilities - Guidelines for Planning Authorities' (2001).
- The proposal would materially contravene Condition No. 2 of the parent permission (ABP Ref. PL06D.127606), which specifically required the provision of a creche within Block 1.
- The removal of the creche is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it eliminates essential community infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.2.1.5 PHP6: Childcare FacilitiesDún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the change of use of ground floor units in Blocks 1, 2, and 3 at Cluain Shee, Aikens Village, Sandyford, from commercial/childcare use to residential apartments. While the Planning Authority granted permission for the conversion of retail and office units in Blocks 2 and 3, it refused the conversion of the childcare facility in Block 1. The refusal was based on the loss of vital community infrastructure, non-compliance with County Development Plan policies rega...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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