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(1). A continuation of use of the existing fitness centre and consulting rooms permitted under Planning Register Reference 17/793, (2) A new single storey extension to the fitness centre (circa 77sqm), (3) A change of use of a portion of the existing building for use as a childcare facility and the provision of a new external play area, all together with required site and development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Consolidation of unauthorised developments and failure to demonstrate adequate parking provision or protection of residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development incorporates several unauthorised uses, including a beauty salon and a dog kennelling service, which are deemed non-compliant with the Community/Educational/Institutional zoning objective for the site.
  • The proposal demonstrates a significant shortfall in car parking, providing only 20 spaces where 40 are required, which would likely lead to traffic congestion and overspill into the surrounding residential area.
  • The applicant failed to provide adequate noise and traffic impact assessments to prove that the intensified use and extended hours of operation would not detrimentally affect the residential amenities of the neighboring properties.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Wicklow Town-Rathnew Development Plan 2013-2019Zoning - Community/Educational/Institutional (CE)Table 9.2 Car parking standards8.3.3 Leisure and Recreational Facilities

Decision Document Summary

The application sought the continuation of use of a fitness centre and consulting rooms at the former De La Salle School, Wicklow Town, alongside a 77sqm extension and the regularisation of a childcare facility. Located in an established residential area on land zoned for Community Use (CE), the proposal was refused due to the consolidation of unauthorised commercial activities (beauty salon and dog kennelling) that conflict with the zoning objective. Additionally, the project failed to meet man...
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