Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes the Rural 'RU' zoning objective as the childcare facility is not ancillary to the main residence and is poorly located regarding sustainable transport and site access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use from a garage to a childcare facility is not ancillary to the main dwelling and thus contravenes the Rural 'RU' zoning objective.
- The development's rural location and independent operation would lead to unsustainable car dependency, violating Objective CIOSO27 regarding the optimum location for childcare.
- The site layout fails to provide safe and adequate access, parking, or internal circulation for vehicles and pedestrians.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Rural 'RU' zoning objectiveObjective CIOSO27
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for the change of use of an existing garage structure to a childcare facility at Hayestown, Rush, Co. Dublin. The site is located within a rural area zoned 'RU'. The local authority refused the application because the facility was deemed a standalone commercial entity rather than an ancillary residential use, which conflicts with rural zoning policies. Furthermore, the proposal was considered unsustainable due to its car-dependent location and substand...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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