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amendments to development granted under Reg. Ref.: LB181385, as amended by Reg. Ref.: LB200998 and Reg. Ref.: 2360380 and extended by Reg. Ref.: 24221 as follows: Removal of the permitted creche and replacement with three dwellings comprising 1 no. two storey, four bedroom house (House Type B3) and 2 no. single storey with dormer, three bedroom dwellings (Type D). Car parking for two cars per dwelling will be provided. And all associated works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed omission of a previously permitted childcare facility and its replacement with residential units is contrary to development plan policies requiring the provision of social infrastructure and childcare facilities in new residential areas.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that there is no longer a requirement for a childcare facility at this location, particularly given the scale of surrounding residential development.
  • The removal of the permitted creche would result in a loss of essential social infrastructure, directly contravening Meath County Development Plan objectives to provide community facilities concurrent with housing.
  • Granting permission for the removal of this facility would set an undesirable precedent for other developments, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the Bettystown area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy SOC POL 5Policy SOC POL 20SOC POL 21

Decision Document Summary

Shannon Grange Limited sought permission to amend a previously granted residential development at Sevitsland, Bettystown, Co. Meath, by omitting a permitted creche and replacing it with three dwellings. While the design and layout of the proposed houses were considered acceptable, the application was refused because the loss of the childcare facility was deemed contrary to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The planning authority concluded that the applicant did not adequately prove a ...
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