Core Refusal Reason
The proposed childcare facility lacks the required on-site outdoor play space provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of providing a childcare facility at this local centre location is considered acceptable.
- The absence of on-site outdoor play space fails to meet the standards set out in Section 12.8.4 of the SDCC County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for future developments that do not meet essential planning and sustainability requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.8.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought a change of use from office to a childcare facility at Unit 06, Oldcourt Shopping Centre, Ballycullen. Although the local authority deemed the use appropriate for the location in principle, the application was refused because it failed to provide any on-site outdoor play space. This deficiency violates specific requirements of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2022-2028 and would set a negative precedent for the proper planning and sustainable development of th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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