23878

The development will consist of the retention of a single storey extension to include external enclosed garden rooms, to the side and rear of existing pre-school for children with autism and special needs - including the addition of an early years pre-school programme from previously granted Planning Permission Ref No 07/602, and all ancillary site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application seeks to extend a use that is currently unauthorized due to the expiration of a previous temporary permission, and the proposed design fails to meet essential fire safety standards for emergency escape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The primary pre-school use on site is unauthorized as the temporary five-year permission granted under Planning Ref 07/602 has expired and was never regularized.
  • The Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting permission for an extension to an unauthorized use, as doing so would consolidate and facilitate the continuation of unauthorized development.
  • The proposed development fails to meet Technical Guidance Document B (Fire Safety) requirements, specifically regarding inadequate fire escape means from 'Garden Room 3', posing a risk to the safety of occupants.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 10 Community Infrastructure & Creative PlacesSection 10.13 Childcare FacilitiesPolicy SC P13Objective SC O77Objective SC O78Objective SC O79Objective SC O80Objective SC O81Objective SC O82Objective SC O83Objective SC O84Objective SC O85Chapter 15 Development StandardsSection 15.15.2 Childcare FacilitiesHCO 1.1HCO 3.1HCO 3.2

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for a 117.54sqm single-storey extension comprising garden rooms, classrooms, and offices at an existing pre-school located on the grounds of Johnstown GAA in Gorteen, Enfield. The proposal was refused primarily because the original pre-school's temporary five-year planning permission (Ref 07/602) had expired, rendering the current use unauthorized. Furthermore, the Fire Services department reported that the internal layout failed to provide adequate esca...
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