221089

for a development consisting of an amendment to Condition 1 of grant of permission ABP-308401-20. The proposed amendment will include the following: 1. The omission of the creche facility permitted under ABP-30841-20. 2. The construction of 2 no. residential units comprising a Type C2 mid-terrace unit (4-bedroom) and a Type C3 end-of-terrace unit (4-bedroom). 3. The provision of 2 no. additional bicycle parking spaces at Bike Store 02. Gross floor space of proposed works: 298.8 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The omission of the previously permitted creche facility is contrary to the Town Centre zoning objective and would result in an unacceptable loss of essential community infrastructure and residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The removal of the permitted creche facility would result in a significant loss of residential amenity and essential community services for both existing and future residents of the development and the surrounding area.
  • The proposal to replace a community facility with residential units is contrary to the 'Town Centre C1' zoning objective, which seeks to maintain a mix of uses and prevent the scheme from becoming almost exclusively residential.
  • The applicant failed to provide a robust justification or satisfactory evidence that the removal of the creche would not negatively impact the sustainable growth of Moycullen as a designated Small Growth Town.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective MSGT 1Policy Objective MSGT 3Town Centre C1 zoning

Decision Document Summary

This application sought to amend a previous grant of permission (ABP-308401-20) at Baile Ui Chuirc Thiar, Moycullen, by omitting a permitted creche facility and replacing it with two 4-bedroom residential units and additional bicycle parking. The site is located within a housing development currently under construction on lands zoned 'Town Centre C1'. Galway County Council refused the application because the loss of the creche would undermine the mix of uses required by the zoning objective and ...
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