Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission as the proposal aligns with Policy Objective PHP 6 and the 'A' zoning objective of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, concluding that the intensification of childcare use would not seriously injure residential amenity or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of development is established and acceptable under the site's 'A' zoning, which permits childcare facilities subject to protecting residential amenity.
- The proposed increase of 8 childcare spaces is small-scale and will not result in significant adverse impacts on traffic flows or safety in the surrounding residential area.
- Potential noise impacts from the outdoor play area can be effectively managed through a planning condition requiring the staggering of play sessions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective 'A'Policy Objective PHP 6Chapter 12Section 4.2.1.5
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against the grant of permission for the change of use of the first floor of an existing childcare facility in Blackrock, Dublin, from residential to creche/Montessori use. The 0.0718ha site currently operates as a creche on the ground floor with an independent residential unit above. The proposal seeks to expand the facility to accommodate 8 additional children. Appellants raised significant concerns regarding traffic congestion in Ardluí Park, noise pollution from...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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