Core Refusal Reason
The development represents an overdevelopment of the site with insufficient outdoor play space and lacks critical operational details required for assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale of the building to be retained, when combined with existing structures, results in a disproportionate increase in development and a deficiency in outdoor play space.
- The proposal fails to comply with Objective SC17 (a) of the Wexford County Development Plan regarding the impact on residential amenities and the provision of adequate facilities.
- The applicant failed to provide mandatory operational information, including staff and child numbers, hours of operation, and the specific nature of the childcare services provided.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SC17 (a)Vol 2 Section 4.1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a standalone childcare facility located to the rear of a property in Ramstown, Gorey Rural. The local authority refused permission primarily because the cumulative scale of structures on the site resulted in an overdeveloped plot with inadequate outdoor play space for children. Additionally, the application was deemed fundamentally flawed due to the omission of essential operational data required by the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, such as t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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