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a medical centre, with a floor area of 426.7 square meters. The medical centre use represents a change of use from the Community use (with part medical use), permitted by An Bord Pleanala under Ref. TA27.305058 and involves a different internal configuration to that permitted; there are no elevational changes to the unit as permitted

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The loss of permitted non-commercial community and civic floor space required to meet the social infrastructure needs of the area, specifically for Youth Services.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal results in the omission of 244sqm of community space that was specifically intended for civic use and management by Wicklow County Council to meet local infrastructure needs.
  • The loss of this non-commercial community floor space would seriously injure the amenities of property in the area and fail to provide the social infrastructure required by the original strategic housing development permission (ABP 305058-19).
  • The development is contrary to the objectives of the Bray MD Local Area Plan 2018, which seeks to protect and improve a mix of neighbourhood centre services including community uses.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 7.19CPO 7.20CPO 7.21CPO 7.3CPO 7.5CPO 7.6CPO 7.7CPO 7.36SLO9

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for a 426.7sqm medical centre at Unit 5, Southern Cross Neighbourhood Centre, Bray, representing a change of use from a previously permitted community/civic unit. While the applicant argued for the necessity of the medical facility, the planning authority refused permission because the development would result in the loss of essential non-commercial community floor space, specifically 244sqm intended for Youth Services. This omission was deemed contra...
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