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SINGLE-STOREY MODULAR STANDALONE UNIT, COMPRISING TWO CLASSROOMS, WHICH WAS COMPLETED IN OCTOBER 2023 UNDER EXEMPTED DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS AND PERMISSION FOR (1) CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW SINGLE-STOREY MODULAR STANDALONE BUILDINGS TO ACCOMMODATE FOUR CLASSROOMS IN TOTAL, (2) PROVISION OF TWO SECURE PLAY AREAS, (3) RECONFIGURATION OF THE EXISTING CAR PARKING AREA, (4) REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING MODULAR BUILDING AND (5) ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is considered an acceptable intensification of an established educational use on appropriately zoned land ('Community Education'), which provides necessary infrastructure for a special school without significantly impacting residential amenity, traffic safety, or the environment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of consolidating and extending the existing school use is acceptable under the 'Community Education' zoning in the Letterkenny Plan.
  • Traffic and transport concerns regarding the narrow road network are noted but considered strategic issues; the development itself provides sufficient on-site parking (34 spaces) exceeding CDP standards for the total classrooms on site.
  • The modular buildings are of a scale and design that maintains adequate separation from residential properties, ensuring no significant overbearing or overlooking effects.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy CC-P-2Policy CC-G-O-1Policy CC-P-8Policy TS-P-1Table 16.8 (Car Parking Standards)Section 9.4.14Section 10.8 (LPLTP)Section 14.2 (LPLTP)Action GC-A-1(iv)(a)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant seeks permission for the retention of a modular standalone unit and the construction of two additional modular buildings to accommodate four classrooms at St. Bernadette's Special School, Letterkenny. The proposal also includes the provision of two secure play areas and the reconfiguration of the car park to provide 34 spaces. The 1.187-hectare site is located in a residential area and currently accommodates school facilities. Third-party appellants argued that the single-track acc...
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