Core Refusal Reason
Material contravention of Objective DMSO79 due to inadequate play space provision and significant traffic safety concerns arising from the intensification of the facility.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to demonstrate adequate, suitable, and safely accessible play areas for the total number of children, materially contravening development plan standards for childcare facilities.
- The applicant provided insufficient evidence regarding local childcare demand and failed to clarify the specific operational nature and care types of the expanded facility.
- The intensification of use would create an unacceptable risk of conflict between pedestrians and vehicles, leading to a traffic hazard due to the lack of a robust transportation survey and operational management plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO79Fingal Development Plan 2023-29
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the intensification of a childcare facility located at Unit 13, Rosemount Business Park, Dublin 11. The proposal was refused by Fingal County Council because it failed to meet the requirements of Objective DMSO79 regarding the provision of adequate outdoor play space and safe access for children. Furthermore, the Planning Authority cited significant concerns regarding traffic safety and the lack of a comprehensive transportation strategy to manage drop-offs ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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