Core Planning Reasoning
The proposal was recommended for a grant of permission as it is consistent with the 'CI - Community Infrastructure' zoning and Local Objective 52 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, provides essential educational infrastructure for a growing population, and demonstrates through a robust Traffic and Transport Assessment that the local road network can accommodate the development without significant impact on residential amenity or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is acceptable in principle as the site is specifically zoned for community infrastructure and identified for a primary school under Local Objective 52.
- Traffic and transport concerns raised by third-party appellants regarding congestion and road safety have been adequately addressed through revised internal layouts, a reduction in car-based drop-off facilities, and adherence to 'Safe Routes to School' principles.
- The proposal would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area and is compatible with the surrounding residential context and the conservation objectives of nearby European sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029Zoning Objective CI - Community InfrastructureZoning Objective OS - Open SpaceZoning Objective GB - GreenbeltLocal Objective No. 52Objective DAO11Objective CIOSO18Objective CIOSO19Objective CIOSO20Objective CIOSO21Objective CIOSO22Policy CMP15Objective CMO22Policy CMP1Policy SPQHP49Objective SPQHO102Chapter 14 Development Management StandardsObjective DMSO119Objective DMSO109Table 14.18Table 14.19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a two-storey, 16-classroom primary school including a 4-classroom Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit, general purpose hall, and associated site works on a 1.8ha site at Broomfield, Malahide. The site is situated on the southern periphery of Malahide, adjacent to the newly developed Ashwood Hall and Brookfield residential estates. Key issues in the appeal centered on the adequacy of the Broomfield access road to handle school-related traffic, potential ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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