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Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 8th May 2018
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
Environment
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive advise how many times the Dog Warden has called to Daletree Place over the past 36 months and how many animals were removed by him or fines issued."
Water & Drainage
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the River Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme and associated works, and to make a statement on the matter?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for the litter bin emptying schedule and whether this is strictly adhered to? Mondays and Tuesdays see bins around Rathfarnham full to bursting with litter around the edges."
"To ask the Chief Executive to prioritise the pruning of tees on Hillsbrook Grove following many years of representations from residents and public representatives, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the clean up of the following public spaces;
Greenhills Park;
Keadeen Walkway;
Green space to the rear of St Mel’s Avenue.
To ask the Chief Executive if he agrees that all three areas are in need of some ‘TLC’ from the Council, and to ask if they will continue to be maintained and monitored following these clean ups?"
"To ask the Council to please confirm if Fairways, Rathfarnham is listed for consideration in the Tree Programme?"
"A motion at the Area Committee was passed in 2017 in relation to changing the incorrect Gaeilge on the entrance stone to Whitechurch Estate - can the Council please give an update on the progress of the works in relation to this?"
"To ask the Chief Executive when he hopes to have the new bin installed at Coolamber Park leading to St. Colmcilles school?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report of what works have taken place in Ballycragh Park following on from the March Deputations meeting with Ferncourt Residents Association?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive build on the great work of last year when planning this years grass cutting schedule and to ask that verges and around trees/rocks are cut at the same time as the grass."
"That the Chief Executive remove the Marian Road play space from the current Play Space Programme considering the outcome of consultation with both the Residents Association and the public meeting."
"That the Chief Executive advise if the tree stumps in the Greenhills areas of St. Patrick’s Rd, St Conleth's Rd, St Joseph's Rd, St Gerard's Rd, St James' Rd, St Malachy’s Rd, St. Brendan’s Crescent and St. Anthony’s Crescent could be removed and if the same area could be considered for the Tree Planting Programme."
"That the Chief Executive organise for a perimeter path to be put in place around the green space which connects the Willbrook Estate with the Fonthill Estate in Rathfarnham. This is a fantastic facility for local residents and it would be hugely beneficial to enhance the usage by creating a path, particularly for elderly residents."
"That the Chief Executive arrange a full-scale clearing and cleaning of the laneways in the Greenhills areas of St. Patrick’s Rd, St Conleth's Rd, St Joseph's Rd, St Gerard's Rd and St James' Rd, St Malachy’s Rd, St. Brendan’s Crescent and St. Anthony’s Crescent."
Community
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Deputation
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive how many homes have been allocated in Rathfarnham LEA year to date?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on all social housing builds, purchases and Part V agreements in the area under the remit of this Committee, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive where would the preferred entrance/exit to the proposed Part 8 Social Housing Scheme on Ballycullen Pitches, as proposed at the February Area Committee Meeting?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the derelict former McHugh’s sure in Greenhills; to ask for a report on the current granted permission at this site; to ask if there has been any contact with the developer with a view to commencing building work as per the granted permission; to ask if there has been any contact with the developer regarding the derelict and overgrown nature of the site; and to ask if any levies have been collected or will be collected under Derelict or Vacant Sites legislation?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"Cllr Francis Noel Duffy courteously calls on the Chief Executive to investigate establishing a right of way under 9.4.0 of the development plan along the existing river side walk in Massy’s wood, between the entrance off Cruagh Lane and Cruagh Road. The route of this proposed right of way is illustrated with red dots on the attached map.
9.4.0 Public Rights of Way and Permissive Access Routes
The Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) requires each County Development Plan to include an objective for the preservation of public rights of way that give access to places of natural beauty or utility and for such rights of way to be listed in an appendix and identifed on Development Plan maps. The identifcation of a public right of way requires verifcation and the burden of proof rests with the Local Authority. The Council will endeavour to identity and list public rights of way as they come to the attention of the Planning Authority. The creation of Permissive Access Routes to high amenity, recreational and scenic lands in partnership with landowners, adjoining local authorities, public bodies and other state agencies is considered to be an achievable mechanism to secure access to places of natural beauty or utility. Permissive Access Routes such as the Dublin Mountains Way and the Western Greenway in County Mayo are successful examples that have yielded signifcant tourism, recreation and amenity benefts
HERITAGE, CONSERVATION AND LANDSCAPES (HCL)
Policy 16 Public Rights of Way and Permissive Access Routes
It is the policy of the Council to continue to promote and improve access to high amenity, scenic, and recreational lands throughout the County and within adjoining counties, including places of natural beauty or utility, for the purposes of outdoor recreation, while avoiding environmental damage, landscape damage and impacts to Natura 2000 sites.
HCL16 Objective 1: To promote the preservation of public rights of way that give access to mountain, lakeshore, riverbank or other places of natural beauty or recreational utility such as parklands, geological and geo-morphical features of heritage value and to identify and map such public rights of way as they come to the attention of the Council.
HCL16 Objective 2: To promote and facilitate the creation of Permissive Access Routes and heritage trails that will provide access to high amenity, scenic and recreational lands including rural areas, forests, woodlands, waterways, upland/mountain areas, the Grand Canal, the Dodder Valley, the Liffey Valley and between historic villages (utilising modern technology), in partnership with adjoining local authorities, private landowners, semi-state and other public bodies such as Coillte and the Forest Service. Permissive Access Routes should not compromise environmentally sensitive sites.
HCL16 Objective 3: To promote and facilitate the continued development of the Dublin Mountains Way and the Wicklow Way in association with the Dublin Mountains Partnership, particularly Permissive Access Routes that provide access to regional and local networks of walking, running, hiking and mountain bike trails and other recreational facilities. The routing of new trails and rerouting of existing trails on public roads is encouraged.
HCL16 Objective 4: To promote and improve access, in partnership with the relevant landowners, to all the historic sites in the County and seek to maximise their tourism potential in partnership with the relevant landowners.
HCL16 Objective 5: To bring mountain amenities closer to residential communities by promoting the establishment of a network of formal footpaths, on-road paths and cycleways that facilitate casual walkers and cyclists
Action To investigate relevant areas of the County including Dublin-Wicklow Border, Kilakee, Lucan Village Cemetery and Brittas for the purpose of creating possible public rights of way"
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a comprehensive update on the progress of the stabilisation works proposed to Edmondstown road (R116), south of the Merry Ploughboy?"
"To ask the Chief Executive, as the Ballycullen area develops with new houses what plans and measures are in place to reduce the increasing congestion of traffic in the morning and evening times?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Wellington-Whitehall cycle scheme and the Dodder Greenway, and to make a statement on the matter?"
Headed Items
Templeogue Village Part 8 Report
Amendments to Part 8 Grange Road
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee requests that a pathway be developed at the bottom of the green at the entrance to Whitechurch Estate which would link with the pathway at Grangebrook and continue to Whitechurch. At present there is no pathway to service the busstop at the bottom of the green which poses significant safety issues for bus users."
"Could the Chief Executive outline the transport and infrastructure improvements being considered for the Ballycullen/Old Court area. A site has been acquired for a secondary school on Ballycullen Road and there is insufficient infrastructure in place to cater for existing levels of pedestrians, cyclists and traffic in this area – with residents reporting extremely long delays in this area (report already supplied to CE).
A planning application for a secondary school at this site should not be considered until proposals for improvements are put forward. If this motion is passed, it should be forwarded to the Council’s Planning and Roads section and to the Department of Education for consideration."
"That this Area Committee demands that South Dublin County Council initiate the identified repair works on the section of the Edmondstown Road that has been closed since November 2017. The residents, business owners and wider community have been significantly impacted by the closure of the road and the timescales which were outlined have passed with no works commenced."
Libraries & Arts
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Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"Could the Chief Executive furnish this Area Committee with the particulars of the site disposal at Old Ballycullen Road, including zoning information and reason for disposal rather than development?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the plans for the Hellfire Club?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"Given the length of the process for the progression of a new school building for Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamha and the impact that persistant delays are having on school resources I propose that this Area Committee writes to the Minister for Education and Skills requesting him to commit financial support to Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamha in the interim. The school is using valuable funds which should be used for educational purposes to maintain decrepit prefabs which are not fit for purpose."