Core Refusal Reason
The omission of a previously required childcare facility in favor of an additional dwelling, resulting in a lack of essential social and community infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The omission of the previously conditioned childcare facility results in an unsustainable extension of the Brookfield estate without the necessary social infrastructure.
- The proposal contravenes the 'RS' zoning objective and Objective CIOSO28 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, negatively impacting the residential amenity of the area.
- The development fails to comply with the Childcare Facilities Guidelines 2001 and National Policy Objective 41 of the National Planning Framework regarding the timely delivery of childcare services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoning objectiveObjective CIOSO28
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the construction of a four-bedroom detached house on a site in Brookfield, Malahide, which was originally designated for a childcare facility under previous planning permissions. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that replacing essential social infrastructure with a residential unit would lead to an unsustainable development and harm the amenities of the wider estate. The decision emphasizes that the proposal fails to meet both local development pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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