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CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING LICENSED PREMISES TO USE AS A CHILDCARE FACILITY PROVIDING FULL DAY CARE SERVICES. THE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES DEMOLITION OF A FLAT ROOF EXTENSION TO THE REAR, MODIFICATIONS TO THE INTERNAL LAYOUT OF THE PREMISES, MINOR ALTERATION TO WINDOW OPENINGS, RECONFIGURATION OF EXTERNAL PEDESTRIAN ACCESS RAMPS, SIGNAGE AND ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development would result in the adverse intensification of an existing access point onto the N15 National Primary Road at a location where a 100km/h speed limit applies and where the required visibility splays of 215m cannot be achieved, thereby endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal constitutes an intensification of an existing access onto a high-speed national primary road (N15) where the required visibility splays of 215m are not achievable, creating a significant traffic hazard.
  • The applicant provided insufficient evidence regarding trip generation and failed to demonstrate that the facility would not interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic, particularly regarding the operation of existing right-turning lanes on the N15.
  • The development is contrary to the Donegal County Development Plan 2024-2030, specifically policies intended to safeguard the carrying capacity and safety of the national road network.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective S-O-9Objective T-O-10Objective T-O-14Policy T-P-12Policy T-P-15APolicy CC-P-1Policy CC-P-2Chapter 16Policy TS-P-1

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the change of use of a former licensed premises ('The River Club') to a childcare facility with a capacity for 102 children and 15-20 staff in a rural townland between Castlefinn and Lifford. The site is located on a wide bend of the N15, a national primary road with a 100km/h speed limit. While Donegal County Council initially granted permission, Transportation Infrastructure Ireland (TII) appealed the decision on the grounds of road safety and national policy regarding ac...
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