Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to justify the development on F1 zoned land, failed to demonstrate compliance with childcare facility guidelines regarding local need and site suitability, and did not provide a mandatory Flood Risk Assessment for a highly vulnerable development in Flood Zone B.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located on lands zoned F1 Open Space where educational facilities are neither a permitted nor an 'open for consideration' use, and the applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the preschool at this location.
- The application lacked essential information required under the Childcare Facilities Guidelines (2001) and the County Development Plan (DM POL 25 and DM OBJ 68), specifically regarding operational details, floor space, and a map demonstrating the need for additional facilities in the vicinity.
- As the site is partially located within Flood Zone B and the use is classified as 'highly vulnerable', the failure to submit a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment and a 'Justification Test' as required by national flooding guidelines and policies WS POL 29 and WS POL 32 is a critical deficiency.
Cited Policies (CDP)
F1 Open SpaceSOC POL 20SOC POL 21SOC POL 22SOC POL 23DM POL 25DM POL 26DM OBJ 68DM OBJ 69WS POL 29WS POL 32Section 7.7.3.3Section 11.7.3Section 11.9.1
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks retention permission for an existing temporary three-classroom pre-fabricated preschool building at the Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA grounds in Co. Meath. The site is situated on lands zoned F1 Open Space and is identified as being within Flood Zone B. The Planning Authority's assessment highlighted significant concerns regarding the compatibility of the use with the F1 zoning, the lack of technical data demonstrating compliance with childcare facility standards, and the absen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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