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1. The demolition of the 730 sq.m annex temporary classroom block to the front of the school, comprising of 9 classrooms, 4 SET rooms, caretaker rooms and project art store. 2. The construction of the new standalone 4,055 sq.m extension and external link to St. Aidan's C.B.S. Secondary School. The building height varies from 2 to 3 storey. Accommodation provides for 4 Classroom Special Education Needs Unit with all associated facilities, 15 General Classrooms, 5 SET rooms, 2 Science Laboratories with associated preparation room, 1 music room, 1 Constructions studies room with associated prep room and project store, 1 Art room with associated project store, 1 Design, Communications and Graphics room, 1 multimedia room, 1 Staff room, ancillary accommodation and circulation. 3. Two new pedestrian access gates from Collins Avenue and two reconstructed vehicular gates on Collins Avenue and Falcarragh Road. 4. New Signage comprising of a wall mounted metal signage above the main building entrance. 5. Relocation of 348 cycle spaces and 50 no. car parking spaces. 6. All associated ancillary site development and landscaping works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development, consisting of a school extension and revised access arrangements on an established school site zoned 'Objective Z15', is considered consistent with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028. It provides necessary educational infrastructure, including a Special Education Needs unit, and the revised traffic management system is deemed technically sound under DMURS standards without causing significant adverse impacts on residential amenity or road safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of development is acceptable as it supports the expansion of educational facilities on appropriately zoned land (Z15) and aligns with strategic policies for social infrastructure.
  • The proposed one-way traffic system, including a new vehicular egress onto Falcarragh Road, complies with DMURS standards and is a reasoned planning response to accommodate school needs while improving safety and pedestrian permeability.
  • The design, massing, and transition of the standalone extension from two to three storeys provide a robust urban edge that is compatible with the surrounding residential and institutional context without causing undue overlooking or visual detriment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective Z15 - Community and Social InfrastructurePolicy QHSN51: Social Infrastructure & Shared Use of FacilitiesPolicy QHSN53: Education ProvisionPolicy QHSN54: Shared Use of Educational FacilitiesPolicy GI48: Multiple Use of Sports and Recreational FacilitiesPolicy GI49: Protection of Existing and Established Sport and Recreational FacilitiesPolicy SMT1: Modal Shift and Compact GrowthPolicy SMT16: Walking, Cycling and Active TravelPolicy SMT20: Walking and Cycling for School TripsPolicy SMT21: Accessibility and Design at SchoolsPolicy SMT34: Street and Road DesignPolicy SMT25: On-Street ParkingTable 2, Section 40: Car Parking Standards

Decision Document Summary

This report concerns an appeal against Dublin City Council's decision to grant permission to the Board of Management of St. Aidan's CBS for a significant school expansion. The proposal includes demolishing a 730sqm temporary classroom block to build a new 4,055sqm standalone extension, rising from two to three storeys, which includes a dedicated 4-classroom Special Education Needs (SEN) unit. The site is an established 1.707ha school campus in Whitehall, Dublin 9, bounded by residential areas an...
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