Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority originally refused permission citing over-intensification and traffic hazards; however, the Inspector recommends granting permission, concluding that the development is acceptable in principle under Zoning Objective EE and that traffic concerns are mitigated by the applicant's bus service and the nature of set-down parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The expansion of the established childcare facility is consistent with the 'EE' zoning objective and supports local social infrastructure policies.
- The use of an eight-seater bus for collections and the provision of dedicated set-down spaces sufficiently manage traffic intensification, ensuring no significant traffic hazard is created.
- While pedestrian infrastructure in the business park is limited, this is a pre-existing condition and the minor intensification of use does not warrant refusal on safety grounds.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective EESection 8.4.3Policy COS2Objective 2Section 8.9Policy COS7COS7 Objective 1
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report assesses a first-party appeal regarding the change of use of a 40sqm first-floor storage area to a creche classroom at Unit 1, Green Isle Business Park, Dublin 22. The Planning Authority had refused permission due to concerns that increasing the capacity from 31 to 46 children would lead to over-intensification and traffic safety issues in an industrial setting with poor pedestrian facilities. The Inspector disagrees, noting that the site is zoned for enterprise where chi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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