2260587

to increase the occupancy of existing pre-school facility from the permitted occupancy of 28 children to 44 children in accordance with Tusla Guidelines, permission to increase floor area, permission for installing 3 additional toilets and a kitchen, and permission to retain existing additional floor space. Gross floor area to be retained 44.9 sqm, gross floor area of proposed works 33.1 sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Inadequate car parking provision and the loss of previously approved parking spaces to an unauthorized play area, resulting in traffic safety hazards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal fails to provide the additional car parking spaces required to accommodate the significant increase in child occupancy from 28 to 44 children.
  • The development results in the loss of previously approved parking spaces due to the installation of an outdoor play area that lacks planning permission and was not proposed for retention.
  • The resulting parking deficiency and site layout would endanger public safety by creating traffic hazards and obstructing road users in a constrained town centre location.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 11Chapter 15Policy Objective CF1DM Standard 31Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission to increase the capacity of an existing pre-school facility at Northgate Street, Athenry, from 28 to 44 children, alongside building extensions and the retention of existing floor space. While the site is zoned 'Town Centre' where childcare use is acceptable in principle, Galway County Council refused the application due to unresolved traffic and parking issues. The proposal failed to meet the parking standards of the 2022-2028 County Development Plan and exacerba...
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