Core Refusal Reason
Failure to provide required primary and post-primary school facilities on a site zoned for Sustainable Neighbourhood Infrastructure, resulting in a material contravention of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to provide for mainstream primary and post-primary schools as required by the Department of Education and Skills.
- The proposal materially contravenes the Sustainable Neighbourhood Infrastructure (SNI) zoning objective and Policy Objective PHP7, which seek to protect and reserve school sites.
- The development fails to meet the specific requirements of SLO 51 and SLO 64 of the Sandyford Urban Framework Plan regarding educational infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.3.6 of Appendix 16Policy Objective PHP7SLO 51SLO 64Sustainable Neighbourhood Infrastructure (SNI) zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a mixed-use development on a 4.33-hectare site at Leopardstown Road, Sandyford Business Estate. The application was refused because it did not include the provision of primary and post-primary schools as mandated by the Department of Education and Skills and the County Development Plan 2022-2028. The planning authority determined that the development materially contravened the Sustainable Neighbourhood Infrastructure (SNI) zoning and specific local objectives (...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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