SD22A/0415

The development will consist of retention of as built 2no. two bed, two storey duplex units with associated private and communal amenity spaces, bin and bike store and all associated amendments to hard and soft landscaping and car parking on the adjoining street at Parklands Parade all in lieu of previously permitted creche and community facility at this location.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development fails to provide a required crèche and community floorspace, leading to an under-provision of childcare facilities in breach of previous planning conditions and national guidelines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The retention of the dwellings would result in the non-provision of a crèche and community floorspace required by Condition 2(a) of Planning Consent ABP-300555-18.
  • No suitable alternative provision for childcare facilities has been proposed to mitigate the loss of the originally mandated community space.
  • The proposal fails to comply with Section 28 Ministerial Guidelines for Childcare Facilities, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought the retention of two as-built two-bedroom, two-storey dwellings at 2 & 4 Parklands Parade, Saggart, Co. Dublin. The application was refused because the subject site was originally permitted as a crèche and community facility under a previous grant of permission (ABP-300555-18). By retaining the residential units instead of the childcare facility, the development creates a deficit in local social infrastructure and fails to meet the requirements of the Childcare Facilities – G...
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