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for extension and alterations to existing pre-school/creche, to incorporate at (A) Ground floor; (i) 2 no. classrooms with 4 no. toilets to north-west elevation, (ii) kitchen area, and (iii) enclosed escape staircase to rear. (iv) On south-east elevation; changing room for baby area. (v) To north-east elevation; new entrance, office, lobby, and staff canteen. (B) At first floor; (i) 1 no. classroom, 1 no. sensory room, widen existing corridor, with 4 no. toilets to north-west elevation, (ii) store, and (iii) enclosed escape staircase to rear. (iv) On north-east elevation, increase first floor existing classroom area, (v) addition of 5 no. rooflights to roof. (C) (i) At ground floor; demolition of kitchen, 2 no. utility areas, 1 no. toilet, and store. (ii) At first floor; demolition of part of 1 no. classroom. (D) (i) With additional car parking spaces to north-east of site, (ii) with additional new sewerage treatment system & percolation area to north-east of site, (iii) with connection to existing services, and all associated site works
Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide sufficient information regarding the scale of operations, traffic management, and car parking to demonstrate compliance with the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide specific details on anticipated attendance numbers, staff levels, and hours of operation, making it impossible to assess the full scale and impact of the development.
- There are significant concerns regarding the adequacy of car parking and traffic management, particularly as the current proposal relies on unauthorized 'spillover' parking on a public layby on the R194.
- The impact on existing boundary trees and the exact proximity of the development to the northwest boundary require further clarification and mapping to ensure residential and visual amenity are protected.