Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to provide necessary childcare facilities, contravening previous planning conditions and local/national policy requirements for social infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to comply with condition no. 5 of planning register reference ABP-301221-18 regarding the provision of childcare infrastructure.
- There is a documented lack of available creche facilities in the area to support additional residential units.
- The development is contrary to Objective SC 6-4 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and Ministerial Guidelines on Childcare Facilities, setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SC 6-4
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of three two-storey detached dwelling houses at Clonmore, Ballyviniter Lower, Mallow, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission because the development failed to address the lack of childcare facilities in the area, specifically violating a condition from a previous planning grant (ABP-301221-18). The decision highlights that the proposal is inconsistent with the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and national guidelines on childcare provision, con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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