Core Refusal Reason
The loss of a permitted childcare facility in contravention of local development objectives and national planning guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective CIOSO28 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029 regarding the preservation of childcare facilities.
- The development is inconsistent with the Hansfield Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme 2006 and the Section 28 Childcare Facilities Guidelines for Planning Authorities 2001.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the loss of community infrastructure and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CIOSO28
Decision Document Summary
The application sought planning permission and retention for the change of use of an existing building from a creche to a different use at 99 and 100 Barnwell Park, Hansfield, Dublin 15. Fingal County Council refused the application on the grounds that the removal of a permitted childcare facility violates specific objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and the Hansfield SDZ Planning Scheme. The decision emphasizes that the loss of such facilities contradicts national guidelines and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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