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Social Infrastructure and School Assessment

In respect of

Proposed Residential Development at Balroy House, Carpenterstown Road,

Castleknock, Dublin 15

Prepared by

John Spain Associates

On behalf of

Glenveagh Homes Ltd.

Prepared by

October 2019

Social Infrastructure and School Assessment Carpenterstown Road SHD

John Spain Associates Planning & Development Consultants

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 4

SITE CONTEXT ........................................................................................................ 4

2.1 SITE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 4

PLANNING CONTEXT .............................................................................................. 5

3.1 PROJECT IRELAND 2040 NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK ......................... 5

3.2 GUIDELINES FOR PLANNING AUTHORITIES ON SUSTAINABLE RESIDENTIAL

DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN AREAS (2009)............................................................. 5

3.3 SUSTAINABLE URBAN HOUSING: DESIGN STANDARDS FOR NEW

APARTMENTS - GUIDELINES FOR PLANNING AUTHORITIES (2018) ................. 6

3.4 GUIDELINES FOR PLANNING AUTHORITIES ON CHILDCARE FACILITIES

(2001) ........................................................................................................................ 6

3.5 FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2017-2023 ............................................................. 7

DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE ....................................................................................... 7

4.1 POPULATION GROWTH .......................................................................................... 7

4.2 HOUSEHOLD SIZE ................................................................................................... 8

4.3 AGE PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 8

4.4 SCHOOL GOING AGE .............................................................................................. 9

REVIEW OF EXISTING SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION IN

CASTLEKNOCK ..................................................................................................... 10

5.1 HEALTH .................................................................................................................. 10

5.2 CHILDCARE ........................................................................................................... 12

5.3 PRIMARY EDUCATION .......................................................................................... 13

5.4 SECONDARY EDUCATION .................................................................................... 15

5.5 FURTHER EDUCATION ......................................................................................... 16

5.6 COMMUNITY FACILITIES ...................................................................................... 17

5.7 SPORTS AND RECREATION ................................................................................. 18

5.8 OTHER .................................................................................................................... 19

CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................ 20

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 2.1 – Site Location with approximate extent of site outlined in red ..................... 4 Figure 4.1 – Site Location in White, Electoral Division in Red ......................................... 8 Figure 5.1 – Map of Health Care Providers in the Area................................................... 10 Figure 5.2 – Map of Child Care Providers in the Area .................................................... 12



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Figure 5.3 – Map of Primary Education Providers in the Area ....................................... 14 Figure 5.4 – Map of Secondary Schools Providers in the Area ..................................... 15 Figure 5.5 – Map of Further Education Providers in the Area ........................................ 16 Figure 5.6 – Map of Community Facilities in the Area ................................................... 17 Figure 5.7 – Map of Sports and Recreational Facilities in the Area ............................... 18 Figure 5.8 – Map of Other Facilities in the Area .............................................................. 19

LIST OF TABLES

Table 4.1 – Population Growth ........................................................................................... 7 Table 4.2 – Household Size ................................................................................................ 8 Table 4.3 – Age Profile ........................................................................................................ 8 Table 5.1 – Health Care Providers in the Area ................................................................ 10 Table 5.2 – Child Care Providers in the Area .................................................................. 12 Table 5.3 – Primary Education Providers in the Area ..................................................... 14 Table 5.4 – Secondary Education Providers in the Area ................................................ 15 Table 5.5 – Further Education Providers in the Area ...................................................... 17 Table 5.6 – Community Facilities in the Area .................................................................. 18 Table 5.7 – Sports and Recreational Facilities in the Area ............................................. 18 Table 5.8 – Other Facilities in the Area ............................................................................ 20



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DOCUMENT CONTROL SHEET

Client: Glenveagh Homes Ltd

Project Title: Carpenterstown Road SHD

Document Title: Social Infrastructure and School Assessment

Document No: 18220SIADV2

Rev. Status Author(s) Reviewed By Approved By Issue Date

DV1 DRAFT NR RK RK 9-10-2019

F01 FINAL NR RK RK 9-10-2019



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INTRODUCTION 1.1 On behalf of the applicant, Glenveagh Homes Ltd this Social Infrastructure and School

Assessment has been prepared to accompany a proposed strategic housing development at Balroy House, Carpenterstown Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15, in response to the Board’s Opinion, which sought:

“Assessment of the capacity of schools in the area.”

1.2 The proposed residential development comprises 192 no. apartments in 5 no.

apartment buildings, consisting of 67 no. 1 bedroom apartments (35% of total), 104 no. 2 bedroom apartments (54%) and 21 no. 3 bedroom apartments (11%). In addition it is proposed to provide a creche and gym within the scheme along with 240 car parking spaces and a basement in the southern portion of the site all on a site of c. 1.77 hectares, located on the Carpenterstown Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15, approximately than 9km from Dublin City Centre.

1.3 This report outlines the social infrastructure already in place in the area, which will be

available to the future residents of the scheme.

SITE CONTEXT

2.1 Site Description 2.1 The subject site is surrounding by residential development on all sides and benefits

from excellent transport links (nearby railway stops at Castleknock and Coolmine) as well as bus services. The surrounding area is well served by educational, retail, community and recreational facilities.

Figure 2.1 – Site Location with approximate extent of site outlined in red

Source: Google Maps



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PLANNING CONTEXT 3.1 The key provisions of national and regional planning policy as it relates to the proposed

development and social infrastructure is set out in the following sections.

• Project Ireland 2040 - National Planning Framework,

• Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas (2009),

• Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments - Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2018)

• Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Childcare Facilities (2001);

• Fingal Development Plan (2017-2023)

3.1 Project Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework 3.2 The National Planning Framework (NPF) is the Government’s high-level strategic plan

for shaping the future growth and development of our country out to the year 2040. 3.3 The framework outlines that the following objectives in relation to social infrastructure

needs: NPC 30- Local planning, housing, transport/ accessibility and leisure policies will be developed with a focus on meeting the needs and opportunities of an ageing population along with the inclusion of specific projections, supported by clear proposals in respect of ageing communities as part of the core strategy of city and county development plans. NPC 31- Prioritise the alignment of targeted and planned population and employment growth with investment in:

• A childcare/ECCE planning function, for monitoring, analysis and forecasting of investment needs, including identification of regional priorities;

• The provision of childcare facilities and new and refurbished schools on well located sites within or close to existing built-up areas, that meet the diverse needs of local populations;

• The expansion and consolidation of Higher Education facilities, particularly where this will contribute to wider regional development, and

• Programmes for life-long learning, especially in areas of higher education and further education and training where skills gaps are identified.

3.4 These objectives highlight the need to safeguard and construct policy for key areas of

the population, such as children and ageing communities and therefore to ensure that facilities which cater for all aspects of the population are in place in urban areas and areas of increasing development.

3.2 Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas (2009)

3.5 These guidelines were published by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and

Local Government in order to set out the key principles that should be adopted within developments and used by the Planning Authorities both in writing their Development Plans and in assessing new developments.

3.6 The guidelines state that one of the fundamental questions to be addressed during the

planning process is, “The relationship and linkages between the area to be



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(re)developed and established neighbourhoods, including the availability of existing community facilities, and the provision of pedestrian and cycle networks.”

3.7 The guidelines specify that “no substantial residential development should proceed without an assessment of existing schools’ capacity or the provision of new school facilities in tandem with the development.” This is further clarified as applications for 200+ units should be accompanied by a report detailing the school capacity of the area and the impact of the development.

3.8 While the proposed development is within the threshold, it is considered appropriate to

assess a site with a Strategic Housing Development Application.

3.9 The guidelines also outline that 20 childcare spaces should be provided within a development for every 75 houses. However, it elaborated that an assessment of the existing facilities and demographic or the area should also be carried out and taken into consideration.

3.10 The provision of community centres is to be assessed by the local authority but should

be in a central area and near public transport facilities. 3.11 Healthcare facilities should be determined in conjunction with the Health Services

Executive and the needs of the elderly and disabled should be taken into consideration in health care facilities, accessibility, caretaking facilities and residential development.

3.3 Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments - Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2018)

3.12 The apartment guidelines reiterate the sustainable development guidelines, in terms of

the provision of 20 childcare spaces per 75 dwellings, dependant on the existing capacity of the area.

3.13 However, in addition to this, the guidelines outlines that ‘One-bedroom or studio type units should not generally be considered to contribute to a requirement for any childcare provision and subject to location, this may also apply in part or whole, to units with two or more bedrooms.’

3.4 Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Childcare Facilities (2001) 3.14 The “Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Childcare Facilities” (2001) indicate that

Development Plans should facilitate the provision of childcare facilities in appropriate locations. These include larger new housing estates where planning authorities should require the provision of a minimum of one childcare facility with 20 places for each 75 dwellings. The threshold for provision should be established having regard to existing location of facilities and the emerging demography of the area where new housing is proposed. The Guidelines advise that sites should be identified for such facilities as an integral part of the pre-planning discussions.

3.15 However, the following definition of Childcare is included in the Guidelines:

“In these Guidelines, "childcare" is taken to mean full day-care and sessional facilities and services for pre-school children and school-going children out of school hours. It includes services involving care, education and socialisation opportunities for children. Thus, services such as pre-schools, naíonraí (Irish language playgroups), day-care services, crèches, playgroups, and after-school groups are encompassed by these Guidelines. Conversely childminding, schools, (primary, secondary and special) and residential centres for children are not covered by these Guidelines.”



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3.16 The proposal includes a childcare facility, with a GFA of 174 sq.m is considered appropriate for the subject site. It is estimated that this childcare facility could cater for c. 34 children, having regard to an average of c. 5 sq.m gross floor space per child depending on the type of childcare offered by the end user. The exact capacity of the proposed childcare facility will only become apparent when an operator comes on board and will be subject to operator’s particular requirements and will be dependent on what types of childcare facility are already available in the area. In this regard flexibility is required in respect to the future fit out and type of childcare facility proposed.

3.17 In addition, there are several crèches, Montessori’s and pre-schools in the wider area, serving the childcare needs of the area, including Scope to Grow, Giraffe Childcare Clonsilla, Tigers Childcare Carpenterstown and Daisy Montessori.

3.5 Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 3.18 The development plan required that per 1,000 members of the population, that 2.5

hectares of public open space be provided. Under the breakdown provided in Objective PM52, occupancy rate of 3.5 persons in the case of dwellings with three or more bedrooms and 1.5 persons in the case of dwellings with two or fewer bedrooms, the proposed development is comprised of 338 people and does not require 2.5 hectares of open space to be provided.

3.19 The development plan also makes provisions for “recreational/amenity facilities (indoor or outdoor)” to replace open space in larger developments (Objective PM54). In addition, similarly large-scale developments must propose a community facility under Objective PM70.

3.20 In relation to new housing developments, Objective PM63 outlines the need to provide: 3.21 “appropriately scaled children's playground facilities” within them while PM87 aims to

“provide for new or extended health care facilities where new housing development is proposed.”

3.22 Objective PM76 also requires that new development make provision for “appropriate

purpose-built childcare facilities where such facilities are deemed necessary by the Planning Authority”.

3.23 The proposed development provides both indoor and outdoor amenity facilities in the

form of 40 sqm of amenity space and a 114 sqm gym. In addition to this, the outdoor landscaping provides green space, playgrounds and gathering spaces.

DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE 4.1 The subject site and the surrounding area is within the Electoral Division of

Castleknock-Knockmaroon.

4.1 Population Growth

Table 4.1 – Population Growth

State Fingal Castleknock-Knockmaroon

2011 4,588,252 296,020 18,071

2016 4,761,865 273,991 19,027

Change 173,613 22,029 956

% change 3.8% 8% 5.1% Source: CSO.ie



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Figure 4.1 – Site Location in White, Electoral Division in Red

4.2 Table 4.1 shows that the area is growing at a rate 5.1% above the national average.

Although this is significantly lower than the Fingal area as a whole.

4.3 The target population of Fingal laid out in the development plan is a 4.4% increase by 2022. This means that the target population for the subject area is 19,864, if following the same 4.4% increase. This would be lower than the 5.1% increase experienced in the area between 2011 and 2016.

4.2 Household Size

Table 4.2 – Household Size

State Fingal Castleknock-Knockmaroon

2011 2.73 2.94 3

2016 2.75 3.06 3.06 Source: CSO.ie

4.4 The subject area has a notably higher household size than the national average. Both

Fingal and the local area have higher household sizes in 2011 and 2016, compared to the national average. They also have the same 2016 household size figure.

4.3 Age Profile 4.5 Table 4.3 examines the population cohorts, within the electoral divisions.

Table 4.3 – Age Profile

0-19 20-39 40-59 60-79 80+

2011 5,457 6,160 4,928 1,382 144

2016 5,631 5,785 5,283 2,092 236

Change 174 -375 355 710 92

Percentage 3.2% -6.1% 7.2% 51.3% 63.9% Source: CSO.ie



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4.6 Table 4.3 shows that the 60+ cohorts are the largest growing segment of the population, while 60-79 have the biggest increase in population (albeit from a relatively low base). While the overall population of the area has increased, the percentage of the 0-19 age cohort is not increasing as quickly as the older age cohorts.

4.7 The proposed development will cater for this increasing older population cohort of 40+ including the 60+ age cohort. The development will provide apartments for families with adult children, who have moved out who wish to “trade-down” into apartments.

4.4 School Going Age 4.8 Of the 19,864 people in Castleknock-Knockmaroon, only 5,959 or 30% are within the

0-19 age cohort.

4.9 Of these, 1,669 are between the age of 0-4 and therefore eligible for childcare services. This is above the national average of c.6.9%, at 8.4%, and is indicative of anticipated demand for childcare services in the area.

4.10 It is noted that 2,443 children in the area are between the ages of 5-12, making them eligible for primary schools. This is 12.3% of the overall population

4.11 Finally, 1,847 (9.3%) children are between the ages of 13-19 and eligible for secondary

schools.

4.12 These numbers may increase overall as the population of the electoral division increases, however, Table 4.3 shows that the increasing population is focused on the 60+ age group.



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REVIEW OF EXISTING SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION IN CASTLEKNOCK

5.1 Health 5.1 This assessment identifies and examines the health care provision in the area under

medical doctors, dentists, mental health professionals, physiotherapists, podiatrists, hospitals and alternative medicine providers. Overall, there are 39 no. health care providers in the area. There are identified below;

Figure 5.1 – Map of Health Care Providers in the Area

Source: Google Maps

Table 5.1 – Health Care Providers in the Area

Number Name Type

1 Dentist Dentist

2 Dr. Sander Endridi GP Doctor

3 Sr. Geoff Lavery Doctor

4 Clonsilla Medical Centre Medical Centre

5 Girffen Avenue Doctor Doctor

6 Dr. Maneul Rasines Doctor

7 Dr. Ahas Mansour Doctor

8 Revolution Health Alternative Medicine

9 Parks Medical Centre Medical Centre

10 Castleknock Medical Centre Medical Centre

11 Castleknock Orthodontist Dentist

12 Castleknock Dental Practice Dentist

13 Billy Hayes Dental Dentist

14 Smiles Dental Dentist

15 Village Dental Practice Dentist

16 The Meridian Centre Medical Centre

17 Hary Kearnes Dentist



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18 Loomes Dental Dentist

19 Peace of Mind Counselling Mental Health

20 Pheonix Counselling Mental Health

21 Ciara Kilduff Counselling Mental Health

22 Core Counselling Mental Health

23 Conat Clubhouse Mental Health

24 New Releases Physiotherapy Physiotherapy

25 Physiocare Castleknock Physiotherapy

26 Castleknock Physiotherapy Physiotherapy

27 Physiotherapy Lounge Physiotherapy

28 Physiotherapy Dublin Blanchardstown Physiotherapy

29 Physiocare Blanchardstown Physiotherapy

30 Somerton Physiotherapy Physiotherapy

31 Sampson Physiotherapy Physiotherapy

32 The Foot Health Clinic Podiatrist

33 Kirkfield Foot Clinic Podiatrist

34 Generation Health Medical Centre Medical Centre

35 Castleknock Clinic Medical Centre

36 Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown Hospital

37 Reed Footcare Clinic Podiatrist

38 Institute of Natural Medicine Alternative Medicine

39 Ronan Donnelly Traditional Chinese Medicine Alternative Medicine

Source: Google

5.2 As outlined above there is a total of 6 no. medical centres, 8 no. physiotherapists, 5 no. mental health specialists, 8 no. dentists, 5 no. doctors, 3 no. podiatrists, 3 no. alternative medicine centres and a hospital. It is evident that there is a wide-ranging number and variety of health care facilities in the area, to serve the future population of the proposed development.



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5.2 Childcare 5.3 This assessment identifies and examines the child care provision in the area in relation

to the overall number of places, their maximum occupancy and any spaces currently available. Overall, there are 13 no. child-care providers in the area. These are identified below:

Figure 5.2 – Map of Child Care Providers in the Area

Source: Google Maps Table 5.2 – Child Care Providers in the Area

Number Name Max. Capacity

Vacancies Type

1 Scope to Grow 64

0 Full time Part time

2 Giraffe Childcare Clonsilla

112 0 Full time Part time Sessional

3 Tigers Childcare Carpenterstown

142 0 Part time, Sessional

4 Tigers Childcare Castleknock

170 0 Part time, Sessional

5 Hope Montessori

- - Full Time

6 Daisy Montessori

- - Full Time Part time

7 Mi Casa Montessori

- - Full Time Part time

8 Magic Years Creche

75 0

Full Time



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9 Castleknock Day Nursey

16 0 Full Time Part time, Sessional

10 Mulberry School and Montessori

22 0 Full Time

11 Discovery Montessori

70 0 -

12 School Kids Aloud

120 0 Full Time Part time, Sessional

13 Chrysalis Montessori

- - Full Time Part time, Sessional

Total 791 0

Source: Google and Survey 5.4 Of the 13 childcare facilities in the area, 9 of these were available or willing to comment

when contacted. These 9 facilities have a total capacity of 791 children. The proposed development proposes a creche which would be able to accommodate the anticipated demand arising from the proposed development.

5.5 Under existing guidelines, it is proposed that 20 childcare spaces are required per 75 units in a development. This excludes 1-bedroom units. This would reduce the overall number of viable units to 125. This creates a requirement for 33 childcare spaces (125/75 x 20). This does not take into account that 83% of the remaining units are 2-bedroom units, which are most often not occupied by families with children.

5.6 The proposed development includes a 174 sqm childcare facility. This is sufficient to

meet the needs of the development as it will provide an additional 34 childcare spaces, based on a 5 sq. m of floorspace per child.

5.3 Primary Education 5.7 This assessment identifies and examines the primary school provision in the area in

relation to the overall number of places, their maximum occupancy and any spaces currently available. Overall, there are 8 primary schools in the area. There are identified below:



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Figure 5.3 – Map of Primary Education Providers in the Area

Source: Google Maps

Table 5.3 – Primary Education Providers in the Area

Number Name Max. Capacity Vacancies Type

1 St Patrick’s National School 801 - Mixed

2 St. Brigid’s National School 948 - Mixed

3 Scoil Choilm Community School

858 - Mixed

4 St. Mochtas National School 892 0 Mixed

5 Saint Francis Xavier Junior National School

411 - Mixed

6 Saint Francis Xavier Senior National School

376 - Mixed

7 Castleknock Education Together

437 - Mixed

8 St. Brigid’s Girls School 360 - Girls

Total 5,083 0

Source: Google and Survey 5.8 The overall development comprises 192 no. dwellings, of which 67 no. are 1 bedroom

units and, as they are unlikely to result in an increased demand for school places, are not included in the potential demand figures. A further 104 no. units comprise 2-bedroom dwellings and are also less likely to result in a significant demand for school places. However, they are included for robustness.

5.9 In respect of identifying requirements for primary schools in the future, the “Code of Practice” outlines that the Department of Education and Skills assumes that an average of 12% of the population is of primary school-going age. It is noted the electoral division has a primary school population of 12.3%.

5.10 The average household side is 3.06, according to the 2016 census data for the area. If this is applied to the scheme, the 2 and 3 bedroom units could generate a population of between 63 and 375 (based on a range of 21 x 3 – 125 x 3). Of this 12.3% would be



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eligible for primary school, as shown in section 4.4. This is a potential range of between 8 and 45 children, upon full scheme build out.

5.11 The proposed development is estimated to potentially require between 8-47 primary school places. This represents just 0.16%-0.56% of the overall (5,083) existing primary school places identified above. In this regard, it is considered that this low level of demand is capable of being accommodated within the existing primary schools, in the area. Given the nature of the proposed development which comprises apartments, it is likely that the demand would be low.

5.4 Secondary Education 5.12 This assessment identifies and examines the secondary school provision in the area in

relation to the overall number of places, their maximum occupancy and any spaces currently available. Overall, there are 4 secondary schools in the area. There are identified below: Figure 5.4 – Map of Secondary Schools Providers in the Area

Source: Google Maps

Table 5.4 – Secondary Education Providers in the Area

Number Name Max. Capacity Vacancies Type

Private Schools

1 Castleknock College 643 8 Boys

Public Schools

2 Coolmine Community School 1,029 - Mixed

3 Luttrellstown Community College

865 - Mixed

4 Castleknock Community College

1,153 0 Mixed

Total 3,690 8



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5.13 The overall development comprises 192 no. dwellings, of which 67 no. are 1 bedroom units and, as they are unlikely to result in an increased demand for school places, are not included in the potential demand figures. A further 104 no. units comprise 2-bedroom dwellings and are also less likely to result in a significant demand for school places. However, they are included for robustness.

5.14 The average household side is 3.06, according to the 2016 census data for the area. If

this is applied to the scheme, the 2 and 3 bedroom units could generate a population of between 63 and 375 (based on a range of 21 x 3 – 125 x 3). Of this 9.3% would be eligible for post-primary school, as shown in section 4.4. This is a potential range of between 2 and 12 children, upon full scheme build out.

5.15 The proposed development is estimated to potentially require between 2-12 post-primary school places. This represents significantly less than 1% of the overall (3,690) existing post-primary school places identified above. In this regard, it is considered that this low level of demand is capable of being accommodated within the existing schools, in the area.

5.16 An additional secondary school with a capacity of 8001 pupils is due to open in the area

by 2020, according to Educate Together and the Department of Education as the Blanchardstown Educate Together Secondary School.

5.17 This would bring the overall current capacity to 808 which exceeds the 2-12 new spaces potentially required, based on a pro rata basis.

5.5 Further Education

Figure 5.5 – Map of Further Education Providers in the Area

Source: Google Maps

1 https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2019-press-releases/PR19-09-09.html

https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2019-press-releases/PR19-09-09.html

https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2019-press-releases/PR19-09-09.html



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5.18 This assessment identifies and examines the third level educational provisions in the area in relation to the overall number of places. There are 5 third level education institutions in the area.

Table 5.5 – Further Education Providers in the Area

Number Name

1 Blanchardstown Community Training Centre

2 Blanchardstown Adult Education Centre

3 Blanchardstown Further Education Centre

4 Arbar Draper Training Centre

5 Beauty Courses

Source: Google

5.19 These provide a variety of adult learning, further education and training services for the area.

5.6 Community Facilities

5.20 This assessment identifies and examines the different community based facilities in the and the type of facility they offer. There are 5 community facilities in the area. These are identified below.

Figure 5.6 – Map of Community Facilities in the Area

Source: Google Maps



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Table 5.6 – Community Facilities in the Area

Number Name Type

1 Diswellston Community Centre Centre

2 Castleknock Community Centre Centre

3 Blanchardtown Library Library

4 Sudanese Social Club Club

5 The Vue Bridge Club Club

Source: Google

5.21 There is a variety of community facilities present in the area in relation to centres, hobbies, clubs and a library.

5.7 Sports and Recreation 5.22 This assessment identifies and examines the different sports and recreation-based

facilities in the and the type of facility they offer. There are 25 of these facilities in the area. These are identified below: Figure 5.7 – Map of Sports and Recreational Facilities in the Area

Source: Google Maps Table 5.7 – Sports and Recreational Facilities in the Area

Number Name Type

1 Hermitage Golf Club Club

2 Castleknock Golf Club Club

3 Children of Lir Gymnastics Club

4 Mountview Football Club Club

5 Verona FC Sports and Leisure Club

6 Elmgreen Golf Club Club

7 Coolmine RFC Club



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8 Farmleigh House Green Space

9 Strawberry Beds Green Space

10 Tonic Health Club Club

11 Animal Barbell Gym Gym

12 Westside Gym Gym

13 Ger Conroy Fitness Gym

14 Ben Dunne Gyms Gym

15 Westpoint Health and Fitness Club Gym

16 Ben Dunne Westpoint Gym

17 Sue Fraser Fitness Gym

18 Porterstown Park Green Space

19 Waterville Park Green Space

20 Millennium Park Green Space

21 Millennium Playground Playground

22 Park Drive Green Green Space

23 Waterville Playground Playground

24 Hartstown Dog Park Green Space

25 Riverwood Playground Playground

Source: Google

5.23 There is an extensive list of sports and recreation based amenities within the area, in relation to the subject site. The most prominent of these being sports clubs (8) and followed by green space and gyms (9 each). It is considered that there is a wide range of sports and recreational based amenities which will serve the future development. It is further noted that internally within the scheme, a gym and high-quality open spaces will be provided, which will provide a high-degree of amenity to future residents.

5.8 Other

5.24 This assessment identifies and examines the remaining facilities in the and the type of facility they offer. There are 13 remaining facilities in the area. These are identified below;

Figure 5.8 – Map of Other Facilities in the Area



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Source: Google Maps

Table 5.8 – Other Facilities in the Area

Number Name Type

1 Driocht Theatre

2 Elm Green Nursing Home Retirement Facility

3 Mount Hybla Nursing Home Retirement Facility

4 Mount Sackville Nursing Home Retirement Facility

5 Youth Reach Education

6 Blanchardstown Islamic Centre Religious

7 Church of the Latter Day Saints Religious

8 Church of Our Lady Religious

9 St. Mochta Chruch Religious

10 Saint Vincents Centre Chapel Religious

11 Saint Brigids Church of Ireland Religious

12 Church of St. Philip Religious

13 Church of St. Ciaran Religious

Source: Google

5.25 The majority of the remaining facilities are religious (8). In addition, there are retirement facilities, an education centre and a theatre. These provide a range of facilities for future residents.

CONCLUSION

6.1 Overall, there are 112 separate social amenities and facilities within the surrounding area of the subject site. The largest of these areas is Health Care (39) with the second largest being sports and recreation (25).

6.2 There are sufficient childcare facilities within the area to cater for the new development. This is including the proposed creche as part of the new development.

6.3 The proposed number of primary school places needed as a result of this development is between 8 and 47. This is 0.16%-0.56% of the existing capacity in the area (5,083). In this regard, the demand is small and additional facilities will not be required to accommodate the 8-47 children.

6.4 The proposed number of post-primary school students generated as a result of this

development is between 2 and 12. There is currently vacancy for 8 students in the immediate area. In addition, an 800 pupil school is planned to open in the area in 2020. These 808 spaces are more than sufficient to provide for 2-12 children.

6.5 Health care, Sports and Recreation, Community, Third- level education and other

facilities are all well-represented within the area and cater for the future existing and proposed new residential community.

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