Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that there is adequate childcare capacity in the immediate environs of Newcastle to compensate for the loss of this purpose-built facility, which was a specific requirement of the original planning permission for the estate.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- While the residential use is acceptable in principle under the 'RES' zoning, the loss of the childcare facility would contravene Policy COS7 Objective 2 and national guidelines for childcare provision.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a lack of demand or sufficient oversupply in the area, relying on alternative facilities located at significant distances in Rathcoole and Citywest.
- The removal of this facility, which was granted as part of a parent permission for 112 residential units, would set an undesirable precedent and negatively affect the residential amenities of the community.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RESPolicy CS9CS9 Objective 3Policy H7Policy H9Policy H10Section 12.6.7Policy COS7COS7 Objective 1COS7 Objective 2COS7 Objective 4COS7 Objective 5
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal against the decision of South Dublin County Council to refuse permission for the change of use of an existing 112sqm crèche to a 3-bed dwelling at 20 Aylmer Drive, Newcastle. The structure is an end-of-terrace two-storey building originally permitted under SD04A/0936 to support a 112-unit residential development. The Inspector acknowledged that while the proposed dwelling meets all internal design and space standards, the core issue remains the loss of e...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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