Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazards due to intensification on a narrow cul-de-sac and material contravention of residential zoning objectives and home-based economic activity policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The intensification of the Montessori service would lead to inappropriate parking and set-down maneuvers on a narrow cul-de-sac, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The proposal materially contravenes the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 policies regarding home-based economic activity and the 'RS' zoning objective to protect residential amenity.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the area and would likely depreciate the value of neighboring properties by undermining the residential character of the neighborhood.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.5DMSO33DMSO118RS Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission to increase the sessional Montessori child capacity at an existing facility located at 59 Castlefield Woods, Clonsilla. The site is situated within a residential cul-de-sac zoned 'RS', which aims to protect and improve residential amenity. The application was refused because the intensification of use would exacerbate existing on-street parking congestion and create traffic hazards on the narrow roadway. Additionally, the planning authority determined that...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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