(a) Presentation - CE Report

(b) CE Report (for noting)

• (a) CE Report - NPF Variation Presentation
• (b) CE Report

Proposed Variation No. 2

Environmental Assessments

• SEA
• AA
• SFRA

CE Amendments

Resolution

That this council accepts the the proposed variation to County Development plan to zone the site in Ballynakelly in Newcastle from Open Space to Residential on condition of the following SLOs

1) Designated zoned secondary school site as per Dept of Education size requirements 

2) Extension to current park

3) Designated sports / community space (site of former proposed Hotel)

Reason: Huge demand for secondary school locally

             Potential for sports - community facility

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For amendment 1 (Newcastle) 1. That the SLO be amended to increase the school reservation to 4.6 hectares to facilitate the delivery of a post-primary school with adequate facilities Reason: The current school reservation of 3 hectares would not meet the minimum conditions for the Department of Education's specifications for a post-primary school, and this is what is needed in the area, especially given that increased zoning will further increase the population of Newcastle.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. Brian Lawlor, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

For amendment 1 (Newcastle) That the SLO be amended to increase the provision of the park from 2 ha to 3ha, and the Park shall provide an all-weather pitch.

Reason: The current park reservation of 2 ha is insufficient and should include provision for a playing pitch. There is a campaign locally to deliver an astro pitch for existing sports clubs, and this site could fulfil that community need.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. Brian Lawlor, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

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That Amendment #1 Ballynakelly, Newcastle is rejected except for the proposed post primary school, and the rest of the lands remain zoned as Open Space Reasons Roads and public transport: public transport is inadequate; the promised increased frequency of the #68 bus has not materialised. The introduction of the W6 Orbital route is welcome but does not meet the needs of a majority of residents. Given the State's record on delivering capital projects, the proposed plans for DART+ South West cannot be relied upon when considering rezoning land. 'Additionally, it is noted that the DART+ South West project will extend as far as the Hazelhatch Train Station, which is roughly 3km from Newcastle village centre. Dart+ South West's Railway Order was permitted in November 2024. The National Development Plan (NDP) review, published in November 2025, gave a construction date of '2030+' with the procurement timeline set for 2028-2029.' Education: As per 'COS8 SLO 1 To identify a site for the appropriate location of a new post primary school within the Neighbourhood Area of Citywest / Saggart / Rathcoole / Newcastle to provide for the needs identified for the catchment area by the Department of Education, the identification of a site within this proposed amendment is welcome.' However, there is no commitment whatsoever from the Department of Education to build a secondary school even if an additional 516 homes are built ''The department notes that as per Table 11 Core Strategy there is a projected 516 potential units in this settlement. This is 118 units above the current CDP figures. These projected figures could see an increase in primary school place demand, which potentially could be met by the possible expansion of the existing facilities, if required. In the context of post primary provision, the projected growth figures could see a significant increase in post primary school place demand, which potentially could be accommodated within existing post primary schools and current capital projects.'' 'However, the Department of Education and Youth also state that they: 'acknowledge Specific Local Objective CS9 SLO5: to develop RES-N zoned land south of Ballynakelly which will include the reservation of a secondary school site of 3 hectares unless otherwise agreed in writing by the planning authority regard to the requirements of the Department of Education and Youth.'

Proposed Amendments to Variation no1. Ballynakelly ,Newcastle - Page 33 Motion: This Council agrees to insert a new point 5 in CS9 SLO 5 to read: 'Development may not commence until the Bus Connects network for Newcastle and Rathcoole is completed and fully operational.' Reason: To ensure adequate provision of public transport to meet the needs of the existing and future residents of the area. Proposed by Cllr's Carey, Dunne, Whelan and Mannion

Ballynakelly - Amendment 1 - Motion: This Council agrees to insert a new point 6 in CS9 SLO 5 to read: 'Development may not commence until the Council has approved a master plan the land' Reason: To ensure that development on these lands is plan led as determined by the Council Proposed by, Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

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Amendment 1 - Ballynakelly Newcastle

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendments 1 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases. Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

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Amendment 1 - Ballynakelly Newcastle     

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

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Amendment 1 - Ballynakelly Newcastle

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No. 1 - Ballynakelly Newcastle

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases i.e. pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

 

Amendment No. 2 Adamstown SDZ West, Lucan  That the Council reject the proposed residential zoning of Adamstown SDZ West and retain the existing zoning as Rural.

Reasons: - significant residential capacity remains available within existing SDZ lands; - public submissions consistently highlighted deficits in transport, community infrastructure, recreational facilities and service provision; - the rezoning would represent a further expansion of development before the completion and consolidation of existing planned communities

Amendment No. 2, Pg 48 - Adamstown SDZ West (DART+ Southwest) That this Council amends the Chief Executive's proposed amendment to CS7 SLO4 contained within Amendment No. 2 Adamstown SDZ West by replacing the reference to the commencement of DART+ Southwest with the following wording: 'No significant residential development other than infrastructure necessary to facilitate the delivery of strategic transport infrastructure shall commence until DART+ Southwest and associated rail capacity improvements are operational and demonstrate sufficient capacity to accommodate the cumulative impact of existing and proposed development within the wider Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris corridor' REASONS: DART+ Southwest forms a key component of the strategic transport infrastructure relied upon to support future growth within the wider Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris corridor. The attached timeline visual demonstrates the historic mismatch between housing delivery and infrastructure delivery within the area. This amendment seeks to strengthen the planning framework to ensure future growth is accompanied by the strategic transport infrastructure required to support sustainable communities and proper planning and sustainable development.

Amendment No. 2, Pg 48 - Adamstown SDZ West (Luas to Lucan) That this Council amends the Chief Executive's proposed amendment to CS7 SLO4 contained within Amendment No. 2 Adamstown SDZ West by inserting the following additional requirement: "No development other than infrastructure necessary to facilitate strategic transport infrastructure shall commence until a funded delivery programme for Luas to Lucan TII Project Management Guidelines Phase 5 Detailed Design and Procurement has been reached." REASONS: Luas to Lucan has been a longstanding strategic transport objective for the wider Lucan corridor. The attached timeline visual demonstrates the historic mismatch between housing delivery and infrastructure delivery within the area. This amendment seeks to strengthen the planning framework to ensure future growth is accompanied by strategic public transport infrastructure consistent with proper planning and sustainable development.

Amendment No. 2, Pg 48 - Adamstown SDZ West (Western Orbital Route) That this Council amends the Chief Executive's proposed amendment to CS7 SLO4 contained within Amendment No. 2 Adamstown SDZ West by inserting the following additional requirement: "No development other than infrastructure necessary to facilitate strategic transport infrastructure shall commence until a funded delivery programme for the Western Orbital Route (N7-N4 Link) has been established." REASONS: The Western Orbital Route has long been identified as strategic transport infrastructure required to support growth within the wider Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris corridor. The attached timeline visual demonstrates the historic mismatch between housing delivery and infrastructure delivery within the area. This amendment seeks to strengthen the planning framework to ensure future growth is accompanied by the strategic transport infrastructure necessary to support sustainable communities and proper planning and sustainable development.

Amendment No. 2, Pg 48 - Adamstown SDZ West (Strategic Bus Services) That this Council amends the Chief Executive's proposed amendment to CS7 SLO4 contained within Amendment No. 2 Adamstown SDZ West by inserting the following additional requirement: "No development other than infrastructure necessary to facilitate strategic transport infrastructure shall commence until enhanced and dedicated bus services serving Adamstown and Clonburris independent of existing Lucan public transport service capacity have been established and are operational." REASONS: Adamstown and Clonburris have experienced significant population growth and are planned to accommodate substantial additional development. Future transport provision should include dedicated bus services designed to serve the needs of these communities and should not be reliant on existing Lucan public transport capacity. The attached timeline visual demonstrates the historic mismatch between housing delivery and transport infrastructure delivery within the wider Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris corridor. This amendment seeks to strengthen the planning framework to ensure future growth is accompanied by the public transport infrastructure necessary to support sustainable communities and proper planning and sustainable development.

Amendment No. 2 Adamstown SDZ West . To add SLO To support the provision of community parking on lands identified under Variation No. 2 within the Adamstown area, to serve existing and future residents, visitors and community uses, and to be delivered in a co-ordinated manner as part of the overall development of these lands, and to ensure that such facilities are designed and laid out to allow for future adaptation or redevelopment, having regard to changes in transport provision and demand over time.

Reason: To support existing and future parking demand in Adamstown in a planned and co-ordinated manner, while ensuring flexibility for such lands and facilities to be repurposed over time in line with changes in public transport provision, travel patterns and wider infrastructure delivery, similar to approaches under consideration in Clonburris.

Proposed Amendments to Variation no 2.- Adamstown SDZ West - Page 48 Motion: This Council agrees to amend Variation No. 2 (Amendment No.10) to read: 'Development should only proceed following the construction of a shared pedestrian/cycle connection from the junction of the Celbridge Rd/New Celbridge Link Rd to the junction of the Celbridge Rd/Cooldrinagh Lane.'

Reason: This being an 'Active Travel' improvement measure to the west, enabling newer communities to travel safely via the new Celbridge Link Rd-Celbridge Rd-Cooldrinagh Lane-N4 Footbridge-Cooldrinagh Ln Nth-Leixlip Rd/Village/St Catherine's Park and beyond.

Proposed by, Cllr Loftus, Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Proposed Amendment to Variation No 2. Adamstown SDZ West - Page 48 Motion: This Council agrees to amend point 1 in CS7 SLO4 to read: Development may not commence until Dart+ Southwest or an equivalent rail service has completed construction and is operational'. Reason: To ensure adequate provision of public transport to meet the needs of the existing and future residents of the area. Proposed by Cllr's Carey, Dunne, Whelan and Mannion

Amendment 2(Adamstown SW) Amend the proposed SLO no 1 to delete: Development may not commence until Dart+ Southwest or the commencement of an equivalent rail service to the Dart has commenced construction or operation, as may be relevant. And replace with: That development shall not commence in advance of the delivery of additional capacity on the rail service to Adamstown and Kishoge, and that the occupation of residential units be subject to the commencement and operation of the Dart+ South West service, or the commencement of an equivalent rail service to the Dart.

Reason: The current rail infrastructure is already operating at full capacity and urgently needs to be upgraded before additional demand comes onstream. Homes must be delivered hand in hand with the necessary increased infrastructure, therefore the population along this rail corridor should not be increased until Dart+ South West is operational.

Proposed Amendments to Variation no 2.- Adamstown SDZ West - Page 48 Motion: This Council agrees to amend Variation No. 2 (Amendment No.10) to read: 'Development should only proceed following the construction of a shared pedestrian/cycle connection from the junction of the Celbridge Rd/New Celbridge Link Rd to the junction of the Celbridge Rd/Cooldrinagh Lane.' Reason: This being an 'Active Travel' improvement measure to the west, enabling newer communities to travel safely via the new Celbridge Link Rd-Celbridge Rd-Cooldrinagh Lane-N4 Footbridge-Cooldrinagh Ln Nth-Leixlip Rd/Village/St Catherine's Park and beyond.

Amendment 2 - Adamstown West - Motion: This Council agrees to amend point 1 in CS7 SLO4 to insert: 'and the Bus Connects network redesign or equivalent bus service for the Adamstown area is fully operational' at the end of the existing point 1 Reason: To ensure adequate provision of public transport to meet the needs of the existing and future residents Proposed by Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Amendment 2 - Adamstown West 

Motion: This Council agrees to amend point 3e in CS7 SLO4 to read: Development may only commence in parallel with increased provision of community infrastructure including expanded community centre provision, a swimming poll and other social infrastructure as recommended following the completion of a Social Infrastructure Audit as part of the master plan to determine local needs. Reason: To address the current and future community and social infrastructure needs of the residents of Adamstown Proposed By Cllr's Carey, Dunne Whelan and Mannion

Amendment 2 - Adamstown West

Motion: This Council agrees to insert a new point 3i in CS7 SLO4 to read: 'The masterplan should include provision for a vehicular bridge across the rail line at a location as deemed appropriate during the master planning process.' Reason: To improve transport access from Adamstown West to the adjoining lands to the south of the rail line Proposed by, Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Amendment 2 - Adamstown SDZ West 

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendment No. 2 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases.

Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 2 - Adamstown SDZ West    

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 2 - Adamstown SDZ West

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No. 2 - Adamstown SDZ West

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: 'No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission'.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases i.e. pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

Amendment No. 3 Finnstown Castle, Lucan   That this Council reject the proposed rezoning of Finnstown Castle and retain the existing zoning as Open Space. Reasons: - significant undeveloped residential capacity remains available elsewhere within the County; - substantial concerns were raised by the public regarding cumulative infrastructure impacts, transport capacity, community facilities and quality of life; - the lands perform an important role in maintaining landscape character and settlement separation from the housing surrounding it and form part of the original curtilage of the Protected Structures of Finnstown Castle and Finnstown House; - the rezoning is premature pending the substantial completion of existing strategic growth areas in the county, existing zoned land, and all supporting infrastructure and services necessary for the Quality of Life of existing and planned residents.

Amendment No 3, Pg 104 Finnstown Castle That the Council amends the Chief Executive's Recommendation in respect of Amendment No. 3 Finnstown Castle by deleting the proposed residential zoning and retaining the existing zoning applicable to the lands.

REASONS The Council acknowledges the requirement to provide sufficient zoned land to meet housing demand in accordance with the National Planning Framework and Housing Growth Re-quirements Guidelines. However, the Planning Authority has identified capacity for approximately 16,937 units against a baseline requirement of 11,699 units providing significant additional capacity above the minimum requirement. Accordingly, the rezoning of every proposed site is not necessary to achieve compliance with national housing policy. The Chief Executive's assessment acknowledges the significant level of public interest and submissions received in respect of the Finnstown Castle lands and recognises the heritage sensitivity of the site. Finnstown House (RPS Ref. 112) is a Protected Structure of regional significance and forms part of an historic demesne landscape recognised within the Record of Protected Structures and the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Previous planning proposals within the curtilage of Finnstown House were refused by both South Dublin County Council and An Bord Pleanála on the basis of their impact on the pro-tected structure, its curtilage, attendant grounds, historic landscape setting and tree-lined en-trance avenue. The lands represent one of the last remaining undeveloped landscape buffers between the established communities of Adamstown and the Newcastle Road corridor and perform an important heritage, landscape, visual amenity and biodiversity function. The proposed rezoning would facilitate approximately 1,017 residential units in close prox-imity to a Protected Structure and within a sensitive historic demesne landscape. Such a yield would require a significantly intensified form of development that would fundamental-ly alter the character of the lands and diminish the open landscape context which contributes to the significance and appreciation of Finnstown House. The Chief Executive's Report further acknowledges concerns regarding the concentration of future development within the Lucan-Adamstown area together with concerns relating to the capacity of existing social, community and physical infrastructure to support further growth. Having regard to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, the acknowl-edged heritage sensitivity of the site, the previous planning history of the lands, the im-portance of preserving the remaining landscape buffer between major growth areas, and the availability of alternative lands to meet housing requirements these lands should not be re-zoned for residential development.

Motion: Amendment No 3. (Finnstown Castle) Propose: that Amendment No.3 (Finnstown Castle) be withdrawn; that the designation of lands at Finnstown Castle that are the subject of this Material Variation remain zoned OS; that a site specific SLO is an insufficient protective measure for these important green belt lands and; that the status quo (as provided for in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) regarding of the zoning designation of the said Finnstown Castle lands be preserved;

Reason: The proposed rezoning is a disproportionate and arbitrary response to the National Planning Framework. The proposed rezoning is wholly premature given the incomplete build out of the Adamstown SDZ and Clonburris SDZ. The proposed rezoning was fully considered, deliberated upon and ultimately rejected during the original County Development Plan process in 2022. The proposed rezoning would be injurious to a protected structure - Finnstown Castle The proposed rezoning (amongst others) places a disproportionate burden on Lucan and the Lucan Electoral Area in terms of the County wide compliance with the National Planning Framework. This proposed rezoning would lead to a catastrophic loss of green space as the subject lands are the last piece of green belt buffer from the N4 to 12th Lock of the Grand Canal along the Newcastle Road corridor. The subject lands have very poor access and egress points, the Newcastle Road (R120) is currently at saturation point, the only other access part is a designated local access road - Old Tandy's Lane The proposed rezoning on the face of it constitutes a de facto alteration to the Adamstown SDZ boundary - it is noted that a large number of submissions have raised legal concerns on this point under the Doctrine of Legitimate Expectations. In the future an opinion from the County Law Agent should be sought to clarify whether this proposal creates a potential legal liability for the County The CE's report concedes that the 'submissions raise consistent and strongly held concerns that the Lucan-Adamstown area is experiencing unsustainable levels of development, characterised by cumulative population growth, a concentration of housing delivery, and infrastructure provision not keeping pace with development' The CE's report also concedes that 'Submissions also raise concerns that a disproportionate quantum of lands identified under the proposed variation are located within the Lucan-Adamstown area and that The Planning Authority acknowledges the perception that a disproportionate share of future development is directed to the Lucan area' The CE's report also concedes that 'the Planning Authority notes the strength and volume of submissions objecting to the principle of rezoning the Finnstown Castle lands from Open Space to Residential, including concerns regarding loss of greenfield land, perceived departure from long-standing planning intent and the role of the lands as an environmental and visual buffer between Adamstown, Lucan village and the road network. The importance of Finnstown Castle as a landscape feature and part of the wider green infrastructure network is acknowledged.' The CE's report 'acknowledges that significant congestion exists along the R120 (Newcastle Road) and surrounding routes, with impacts on accessibility'. The CE's report 'acknowledges the concerns raised in submissions regarding pressure on schools, healthcare provision and wider community and social facilities in the Finnstown-Adamstown-Lucan area. These matters are recognised as fundamental to the creation of sustainable communities

Cllr Vicki Casserly Cllr Caroline Brady Cllr Liona O'Toole

Proposed Amendment to Variation No3. Finnstown Castle - Page 104 Motion: This Council agrees to retain the current Objective OS zoning designation of lands at Finnstown Castle

Reason: To maintain existing open space and avoid overdevelopment

Proposed by Cllr's Carey, Dunne, Whelan and Mannion

That the proposed Amendment No. 3 St. Finnstown including the related CS7 SLO7 is deleted from the part of Proposed Variation and replaced by an amendment that retains the current zoning of open space but designates this site as Future Strategic Long Term Development Area and relates this designation to CS3 Objective 4 and CS03 1 to 3 and relevant SLOs.

REASON: That the proposed variation rezones an entire site for residential that has been an amenity - a heritage hotel and associated green space. It misses an opportunity to extend Tandy's Lane Park. It fronts on to a traffic congestion hot spot. To amend the proposed variation to make this a Future Strategic Long Term Development Area allows these issues to be considered thoroughly, including the possibility of a proposal that retains a substantial area of open space. This could be done as early as 2 years from now during the next County Development Plan process.

Cllr. Joanna Tuffy Cllr. Caroline Brady

Amendment 3 (Finnstown) Amend the proposed SLO no 1 to delete: Development may not commence until Dart+ Southwest or the commencement of an equivalent rail service to the Dart has commenced construction or operation, as may be relevant. And replace with: That development shall not commence in advance of the delivery of additional capacity on the rail service to Adamstown and Kishoge, and that the occupation of residential units be subject to the commencement and operation of the Dart+ South West service, or the commencement of an equivalent rail service to the Dart.

Reason: The current rail infrastructure is already operating at full capacity and urgently needs to be upgraded before additional demand comes onstream. Homes must be delivered hand in hand with the necessary increased infrastructure, therefore the population along this rail corridor should not be increased until Dart+ South West is operational.

Amendment No. 3 Finnstown Castle . To add SLO To support the provision of community parking on lands identified under Variation No. 2 within the Adamstown area, to serve existing and future residents, visitors and community uses, and to be delivered in a co-ordinated manner as part of the overall development of these lands, and to ensure that such facilities are designed and laid out to allow for future adaptation or redevelopment, having regard to changes in transport provision and demand over time.

Reason: To support existing and future parking demand in Adamstown in a planned and co-ordinated manner, while ensuring flexibility for such lands and facilities to be repurposed over time in line with changes in public transport provision, travel patterns and wider infrastructure delivery, similar to approaches under consideration in Clonburris.

Amendment 3 - Finnstown

Motion: This Council agrees to add a new point 3g in CS7 SLO3 to read: 'the need for a regional water drainage solution to the waterlogging of lands between Finnstown Castle, Finnstown Fairways and Somerton Green'

Rationale: To address ongoing waterlogging issues that occur at the intersection of these three locations.

Proposed by, Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Amendment 3 - Finnstown Castle

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendment 3 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases.

Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 3 - Finnstown Castle

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 3 - Finnstown Castle

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.3 -  Finnstown Castle

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

Amendment No. 4 Tubber Lane North, Lucan. That the Council reject the proposed residential zoning of Tubber Lane North and retain the existing zoning as Rural.

Reasons: - public submissions identified concerns regarding infrastructure provision, cumulative growth and environmental impacts; - the lands form part of the wider transition between established communities and strategic growth areas; - the rezoning is premature pending completion of infrastructure and development already planned within Adamstown and Clonburris.

MOTION 5 Amendment No. 4, Pg 164 - Tubber Lane North (Strategic Bus Services) That this Council amends the Chief Executive's proposed amendment to CS7 SLO5 contained within Amendment No. 4 Tubber Lane North by inserting the following additional requirement: "No development, other than infrastructure necessary to facilitate strategic transport infrastructure, shall commence until enhanced and dedicated bus services serving Adamstown and Clonburris, independent of existing Lucan public transport service capacity, have been established and are operational."

REASONS: The lands proposed under Amendment No. 4 form part of a wider growth corridor that is already experiencing significant population growth through the ongoing development of Adamstown and Clonburris. Future transport provision should include dedicated bus services designed to serve the needs of these communities and should not be reliant on existing Lucan public transport capacity. The attached timeline visual demonstrates the historic mismatch between housing delivery and transport infrastructure delivery within the wider Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris corridor. This amendment seeks to strengthen the planning framework to ensure future growth is accompanied by the public transport infrastructure necessary to support sustainable communities and proper planning and sustainable development.

Amendment No. 4, Pg 164 - Tubber Lane North (DART+ Southwest) That this Council amends the Chief Executive's proposed amendment to CS7 SLO5 contained within Amendment No. 4 Tubber Lane North by replacing the reference to the commencement of DART+ Southwest with the following wording: 'No significant residential development other than infrastructure necessary to facilitate the delivery of strategic transport infrastructure shall commence until DART+ Southwest and associated rail capacity improvements are operational and demonstrate sufficient capacity to accommodate the cumulative impact of existing and proposed development within the wider Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris corridor'

REASONS: The lands proposed under Amendment No. 4 form part of a wider growth corridor already experiencing significant population growth. DART+ Southwest forms a key component of the strategic transport infrastructure relied upon to support future growth within the corridor. The attached timeline visual demonstrates the historic mismatch between housing delivery and infrastructure delivery within the area. This amendment seeks to strengthen the planning framework to ensure future growth is accompanied by the strategic transport infrastructure required to support sustainable communities and proper planning and sustainable development.

Amendment No. 4, Pg 164 - Tubber Lane North (Luas to Lucan) That this Council amends the Chief Executive's proposed amendment to CS7 SLO5 contained within Amendment No. 4 Tubber Lane North by inserting the following additional requirement: "No development other than infrastructure necessary to facilitate strategic transport infrastructure shall commence until a funded delivery programme for Luas to Lucan TII Project Management Guidelines Phase 5 Detailed Design and Procurement has been reached."

REASONS: Luas to Lucan has been a longstanding strategic transport objective for the wider Lucan corridor. The scale of existing and proposed development within Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris warrants the delivery of strategic public transport infrastructure. The attached timeline visual demonstrates the historic mismatch between housing delivery and infrastructure delivery within the area. This amendment seeks to strengthen the planning framework to ensure future growth is accompanied by strategic public transport infrastructure consistent with proper planning and sustainable development.

Amendment No. 4, Pg 164 - Tubber Lane North (Western Orbital Route) That this Council amends the Chief Executive's proposed amendment to CS7 SLO5 contained within Amendment No. 4 Tubber Lane North by inserting the following additional requirement: "No development other than infrastructure necessary to facilitate strategic transport infrastructure shall commence until a funded delivery programme for the Western Orbital Route (N7-N4 Link) has been established."

REASONS: The Western Orbital Route has long been identified as strategic transport infrastructure required to support growth within the wider Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris corridor. The attached timeline visual demonstrates the historic mismatch between housing delivery and infrastructure delivery within the area. This amendment seeks to strengthen the planning framework to ensure future growth is accompanied by the strategic transport infrastructure necessary to support sustainable communities and proper planning and sustainable development.

Proposed Amendments to Variation No. 4 - Tubber lane North - Page 164 Motion: This council agrees to insert a new point 3j in CS7 SLO4 (Amendment No.4) to read: 'Development will only proceed in unison with an agreed new bus route connection being established and operational between Adamstown/Lucan and Tallaght.'

Reason: • Both Lucan & Tallaght are major urban neighbouring population centres, that continue to see extensive planned development with significant further development proposed. • To improve transport connectivity ie. to the Luas Cheeverstown, Luas Tallaght-City Ctr. • To provide connectivity to Tallaght Hospital, IT Tallaght, Stadium, Square and other vital services. 

Proposed by, Cllr Loftus, Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Proposed Amendment to Variation No.4 Tubber Lane - Page 164 Motion: This Council agrees to amend point 1 in CS7 SLO5 to read: Development may not commence until Dart+ Southwest or an equivalent rail service has completed construction and is operational'.

Reason: To ensure adequate provision of public transport to meet the needs of the existing and future residents of the area.

Proposed by, Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Motion: Amendment Ref No 4 (Tubber Lane North) Propose: (a) that Amendment No.4 (Tubber Lane North) be withdrawn; (b) that the designation of lands at Tubber Lane North that are the subject of this Material Variation remain zoned RU (Rural) (c) that the status quo (as provided for in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) regarding of the zoning designation of the said Tubber Lane North lands be preserved; Reason: • The proposed rezoning is a disproportionate and arbitrary response to the National Planning Framework. • The proposed rezoning is wholly premature given the incomplete build out of the Adamstown SDZ and Clonburris SDZ. • The subject lands form a rural hinterland and rural buffer to the Adamstown SDZ. • The proposed rezoning (amongst others) places a disproportionate burden on Lucan and the Lucan Electoral Area in terms of the County wide compliance with the National Planning Framework. • This proposed rezoning would lead to a catastrophic loss of green space. • The subject lands have very poor access and egress points, decanting onto a road network that is currently at saturation point. • The proposed rezoning would result in the permanent and irreversible loss of habitat, fragmentation of wildlife corridors, and a reduction in overall biodiversity resilience.

Amendment 4 (Tubber Lane) Amend the proposed SLO no 1 to delete: Development may not commence until Dart+ Southwest or the commencement of an equivalent rail service to the Dart has commenced construction or operation, as may be relevant. And replace with: That development shall not commence in advance of the delivery of additional capacity on the rail service to Adamstown and Kishoge, and that the occupation of residential units be subject to the commencement and operation of the Dart+ South West service, or the commencement of an equivalent rail service to the Dart.

Reason: The current rail infrastructure is already operating at full capacity and urgently needs to be upgraded before additional demand comes onstream. Homes must be delivered hand in hand with the necessary increased infrastructure, therefore the population along this rail corridor should not be increased until Dart+ South West is operational.

Amendment No. 4 Tubber Lane North . To add SLO To support the provision of community parking on lands identified under Variation No. 2 within the Adamstown area, to serve existing and future residents, visitors and community uses, and to be delivered in a co-ordinated manner as part of the overall development of these lands, and to ensure that such facilities are designed and laid out to allow for future adaptation or redevelopment, having regard to changes in transport provision and demand over time.

Reason: To support existing and future parking demand in Adamstown in a planned and co-ordinated manner, while ensuring flexibility for such lands and facilities to be repurposed over time in line with changes in public transport provision, travel patterns and wider infrastructure delivery, similar to approaches under consideration in Clonburris.

Proposed Amendments to Variation No. 4 - Tuber lane North - Page 164 Motion: This council agrees to insert a new point 3j in CS7 SLO4 (Amendment No.4) to read: 'Development will only proceed in unison with an agreed new bus route connection being established and operational between Adamstown/Lucan and Tallaght.'

Reason: • Both Lucan & Tallaght are major urban neighbouring population centres, that continue to see extensive planned development with significant further development proposed.

• To improve transport connectivity ie. to the Luas Cheeverstown, Luas Tallaght-City Ctr.

• To provide connectivity to Tallaght Hospital, IT Tallaght, Stadium, Square and other vital services.

Amendment 4 - Tubber Lane North

Motion: This Council agrees to amend point 1 in CS7 SLO5 to insert: 'and the Bus Connects network redesign or equivalent bus service for the surrounding area is fully operational' at the end of the existing point 1

Reason: To ensure adequate provision of public transport to meet the needs of the existing and future residents.

Proposed by Cllr's Carey, Dunne, Whelan and Mannion

Amendment 4 - Tubber Lane North

Motion: This Council agrees to amend point 1 in CS7 SLO5 to insert: 'and a bus connection to Celbridge is introduced' at the end of the existing point 1

Reason: To ensure adequate provision of public transport to meet the needs of the existing and future residents.

Amendment 4 - Tubber Lane North This Council agrees to amend point 4c in CS7 SLO5 to insert: 'and to have a plan to meet these needs and in particular the need for increased childcare, health and dental care provision' at the end of the existing point 4c

Reason: To ensure adequate provision of services including childcare, GPs and dental practices

Proposed by Cllr's Carey, Dunne, Whelan and Mannion

Amendment 4 - Tubber Lane North Motion: This Council agrees to insert a new 4h in CS7 SLO5 to read: 'Adequate flood alleviation and mitigation measures to address persistent waterlogging on these lands'

Reason: To ensure adequate provision of public transport to meet the needs of the existing and future residents

Proposed by, Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Amendment 4 - Tubber Lane North

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendment 4   Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases.

Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 4 - Tubber Lane North 

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 4 - Tubber Lane North

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.4 -  Tubber Lane North

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

That this Council supports the RES-N zoning at Citywest subject to the amendment of point g of CS8 SLO2 to read as follows: Integrate and deliver as part of housing development a Multi-Purpose Sports Facility (1,500sq m), a sports pitch and a local park with mixed play facilities for the community.

Reason: to deliver much needed housing on fully serviced lands alongside needed local sporting and play facilities and local parks.

 

 

Proposal to rezone the lands at Citywest is withdrawn.  Based on the huge overdevelopments in this area through the SHD project and on going complications caused by the lack of democratic input to the planning process during them developments, allowing planned facilities and infrastructure time to catch up with the rise of population in this area.

5. Citywest Motion: This Council agrees to retain the current Objective OS zoning designation of lands at Citywest Reason: To maintain existing open space and oppose overdevelopment The populations of Citywest and Saggart have grown significantly over the past two decades, largely due to extensive residential development, including high-density apartment schemes. This level of growth is unusually high by national standards. Through successive planning frameworks, the delivery of essential social, community and transport infrastructure has not kept pace with the scale of development. In this context, there is already substantial cumulative pressure on infrastructure in the area, and further rezoning for significant residential development should not proceed. In addition, the proposed rezoning would result in the loss of valuable open space that, while formerly used as a golf course, still plays an important role in the local environment. Such lands contribute to visual amenity, provide relief from high-density urban development, support surface water drainage, assist in local microclimate regulation, and offer accessible open space within an increasingly built-up area. Given ongoing population growth, it is important to retain remaining open spaces to support sustainable development and maintain quality of life for existing and future residents.

That Amendment #5 - Citywest, be rejected and the zoning of the lands remain Open Space. REASONS Transport infrastructure: traffic congestion in Saggart is quite severe, congestion increases with every new housing development opening in the area. Public transport, particularly the Luas, is at capacity. The estimated figure of over 600 new units (if the land is rezoned) will add around 1,800 people to this community (with a similar number moving in when Boherboy is built). In addition, the large volumes of residents at the IPAS centre in Citywest add to the pressure on public transport and road congestion. Saggart village cannot handle such an increase in the volume of people and traffic this proposed rezoning will bring. Social cohesion: the purchase of Citywest Hotel and Conference Centre by the state has had a negative impact on the daily lives of a significant number of residents. Residents were promised services and facilities as a compromise for turning their hotel into an IPAS centre. 'Provision for a community centre / sports hall (c. 1500sqm') is a welcome amendment to the proposed variation, but should not be contingent on the area being rezoned from OS to RES-N. Schools: While the report notes 'there are a number of major school projects reserved/under construction in the Citywest area: - There is a major project under construction to provide a new education campus accommodating a new post-primary school for Coláiste Pobail Fóla and a primary school for Gaelscoil Lir at the Fortunestown Lane school site under SD19A/0393/EP (as extended under SD19A/0393/EP). There is an existing School Site Symbol on this site under the South Dublin County Council 2022-2028. - The Boherboy lands located to the southeast of the Fortunestown Lane site also contains a school site symbol. As indicated above, a LRD for approximately 611 units has been granted on these lands. In line with the provisions of the South Dublin County Council 2022-2028, the permitted development includes the reservation within the site for the delivery of a school of approximately 1.03 Ha (10,311sq.m).' This does not in any way guarantee the Department of Education will take it upon themselves to build a school on the Boherboy lands. 'COS8 SLO 1 To identify a site for the appropriate location of a new post primary school within the Neighbourhood Area of Citywest / Saggart / Rathcoole / Newcastle to provide for the needs identified for the catchment area by the Department of Education.' Nor is an acknowledgement by the Department of Education of the Variation's proposal a commitment to build a secondary school. Objections by residents: along with approximately 150 submissions via the portal, councillors received over 300 emails from residents objecting to the rezoning.

That Amendment #5, Citywest is strengthened for the benefit of residents of Saggart, Rathcoole and Citywest with the following amendments to be included in the Masterplan Community centre/sports hall: The inclusion of 'a community centre / sports hall (c. 1500sqm)' is welcome, it must meet the following criteria and be delivered in an early phase of any residential development: Indoor Facilities • Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall: The hall must be suitable for a range of activities, including basketball, badminton, indoor football, volleyball, and fitness classes. • Ancillary Support: It must include dedicated changing rooms, toilets, and secure storage for local sports clubs and community groups. Outdoor Facilities • All-Weather Pitch: The complex should include at least one properly sized all-weather pitch or equivalent major sports facility (separate to the 1500sqm internal space) • Multi-Use Games Areas: Dedicated outdoor areas for a range of court games must be provided. • Teen and Youth Amenities: The plan should include publicly accessible play facilities and amenities for teenagers. This site must provide safe pedestrian and cycle access that connects directly to Saggart, Citywest and Rathcoole and facilities should include seating, suitable lighting, and passive surveillance by design to support community safety. The scale of provision must be based on a Social Infrastructure Audit and designed to serve the wider existing community, not only future residents. Ensure adequate school places are in place: Before any housing construction takes place, both proposed additional schools in the report are either under construction or have a construction date set. 'The Boherboy lands located to the southeast of the Fortunestown Lane site also contains a school site symbol. As indicated above, a LRD for approximately 611 units has been granted on these lands. In line with the provisions of the South Dublin County Council 2022-2028, the permitted development includes the reservation within the site for the delivery of a school of approximately 1.03 Ha (10,311sq.m).' 'COS8 SLO 1 To identify a site for the appropriate location of a new post primary school within the Neighbourhood Area of Citywest / Saggart / Rathcoole / Newcastle to provide for the needs identified for the catchment area by the Department of Education.' Hard constraints on wastewater: That the proposed Drainage Area Plan is implemented prior to any development. 'Uisce Éireann have also advised the Planning Authority that the 9B sewer is the main strategic foul sewer serving a significant part of South Dublin. There are known constraints and issues with this sewer primarily due to stormwater/surface water run-off water inputs and storm misconnections. A Drainage Area Plan of the network is being developed which considers both current and future scenarios. There is a feasibility study / concept design ongoing to determine the preferred solutions and phasing required for the 9B Sewer catchment.' Road infrastructure & active travel: That the construction of the ''Western Orbital Route' Road as part of the six-year road programme in the County Development Plan' has commenced, before any housing development takes place. The active travel link between Mill Road and Garter Lane must be direct, safe and in place before the first home is occupied.

Proposed Amendment to Variation No 5 - Citywest - Page 208 Motion: This Council agrees to retain the current Objective OS zoning designation of lands at City West

Reason: To maintain existing open space and oppose overdevelopment

Proposed by, Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Amendment 5 - Citywest

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendment 5.Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases.

Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 5 - Citywest

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 5 - Citywest

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.5 - Citywest

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

That this council reject the proposed variation to County Development plan to zone St. Edmundsbury from High Amenity to Residential

Reason

High amenity Area Biodiversity and Climate Emergency. To protect the existing High Amenity function of St Edmundsbury that contribute to the landscape character, buffer zone to the SAA, visual amenity, biodiversity value and role within the wider Liffey Valley ecological corridor; to safeguard the long-term environmental and amenity value of lands adjoining the Liffey Valley; to maintain consistency with sustainable development and the environmental protection objectives of the SDCC Development Plan and having regard to established planning principles that environmentally sensitive and High Amenity lands may be protected from residential rezoning in the interests of proper planning and sustainable development, notwithstanding wider housing objectives.

 

 

That the proposed Amendment No. 6 St. Edmundsbury including the related CS7 SLO6 is rejected and that the lands retain their current HA-LV zoning.

REASON:

Green Infrastructure

The retention of the St. Edmundsbury lands as High Amenity is essential for two fundamental reasons.

First, they form part of the Liffey Valley Green Infrastructure network and function as the “lungs of the capital”, providing critical environmental services including biodiversity protection, flood attenuation, carbon sequestration and climate resilience, both now and into the future.

Second, the lands are directly adjacent to the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area and contribute to its integrity, character and function as a protected landscape of strategic importance. The lands are currently zoned HA-LV in the County Development Plan, with the stated objective to protect and enhance the outstanding character and amenity of the Liffey Valley.

The reasons for high amenity zoning have not diminished; rather, in the context of climate change, they have become more compelling. The protection of continuous Green Infrastructure corridors and floodplain landscapes is increasingly critical to avoiding future harm and safeguarding communities.

HA-LV zoning at St?Edmundsbury is applied to protect and enhance the landscape, ecological and recreational value of the Liffey Valley. It safeguards the area as a core Green Infrastructure corridor, maintaining biodiversity, river floodplain function and environmental quality, while preserving heritage and visual amenity. It ensures the continued use of the lands for public amenity and recreation and prevents inappropriate development or urban encroachment. In this context, any loss or weakening of the High Amenity designation would undermine the strategic role of these lands, conflict with the objectives of the Development Plan, and fail to protect the Liffey Valley for future generations.

SDCC Climate Action Plan 2024–2029

The implementation of the SDCC Climate Action Plan 2024–2029 is an objective of the County Development Plan. The Plan identifies river and pluvial flooding as significant future risks and states that “extreme…river flooding events… will become more frequent and will expose new areas and assets that were previously unaffected”. It further notes that “higher flood levels” will result in environmental assets being exposed to “short and long term damage”. These lands function as critical Green Infrastructure, providing natural flood attenuation, environmental protection and community benefit. Retaining these lands as High Amenity is essential to protect against future climate risk. Development would reduce this capacity, increase exposure to flooding, and conflict with the Climate Action Plan requirement to reduce future climate impacts and protect environmental assets. Retention of HA-LV in this context is therefore essential.

Best Practice

Fingal County Council recognised the importance of High Amenity lands by largely retaining such zoning in their County Development Plan to strictly control overdevelopment and protect sensitive landscapes. The lands at St?Edmundsbury perform an equivalent function within the Liffey Valley corridor in South Dublin County and are of comparable strategic importance. Retaining the HA-LV zoning at St. Edmundsbury is therefore consistent with best practice across local authorities and is necessary to safeguard these lands from incremental erosion, to protect their environmental, landscape and Green Infrastructure value, and to ensure their long-term role in supporting climate resilience and community amenity. https://consult.fingal.ie/ga/node/26660

Amendment No. 6, Pg 250 St. Edmundsbury That the Council amends the Chief Executive's Recommendation in respect of Amendment No. 6 St. Edmundsbury by deleting the proposed residential zoning and retaining the existing zoning and protections applicable to the lands. REASONS The St. Edmundsbury lands form part of a highly sensitive landscape adjoining the River Liffey corridor and are located in close proximity to lands designated High Amenity (HA) and protected under the River Liffey Special Amenity Area framework. The Chief Executive's assessment acknowledges the significant level of public interest and submissions received in relation to the proposed rezoning of these lands and recognises the sensitivity of the site through the recommendation to reduce both the extent of the lands proposed for rezoning and the associated development capacity. The lands represent an important component of the green infrastructure network serving Lucan and provide significant amenity, biodiversity, landscape and environmental value for existing and future communities. The South Dublin County Development Plan recognises the importance of protecting inter-connected green infrastructure, natural landscapes and open space corridors as essential components of sustainable communities. The Council can continue to meet its housing requirements without the rezoning of these lands. Consequently, there is no overriding planning necessity to rezone a site of such envi-ronmental and amenity value. The reduction in development capacity recommended by the Chief Executive demonstrates an acknowledgement that the site is constrained and sensitive. Having regard to those acknowledged constraints the environmental sensitivity of the lands, their role within the wider green infrastructure network and the availability of alternative lands to accommodate housing growth Members may reasonably conclude that the most appropriate planning out-come is the retention of the existing zoning and protections applicable to the lands. Accordingly, these lands should not be rezoned for residential development

Motion: Amendment Ref No 6. (St Edmundsbury) Propose: that Amendment No.6 (St Edmundsbury) be withdrawn; that the designation of lands at St Edmundsbury that are the subject of this Material Variation remain zoned HA-LV; that this proposed rezoning cannot proceed as it is a complete departure from decades long commitment by the Planning Authority to protecting the subject lands as part of the Liffey Valley; that the status quo (as provided for in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) regarding of the zoning designation of the said St Edmundsbury lands be preserved; Reason: The proposed rezoning is a disproportionate and arbitrary response to the National Planning Framework. The proposed rezoning is wholly premature given the incomplete build out of the Adamstown SDZ and Clonburris SDZ. The subject lands form an integral component of the Liffey Valley green infrastructure network, acting as a strategic ecological corridor linking St. Catherine's Park, Lucan Demesne and downstream habitats along the River Liffey. The proposed rezoning (amongst others) places a disproportionate burden on Lucan and the Lucan Electoral Area in terms of the County wide compliance with the National Planning Framework. This proposed rezoning would lead to a catastrophic loss of green space. The subject lands have very poor access and egress points, decanting onto a road network that is currently at saturation point. The proposed rezoning would result in the permanent and irreversible loss of habitat, fragmentation of wildlife corridors, and a reduction in overall biodiversity resilience. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH), through the NPWS, highlights that the lands at St. Edmundsbury, proposed for rezoning from High Amenity (HA-LV) to residential, are of high ecological sensitivity, given their proximity to the Liffey Valley proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA) and Special Amenity Area. The subject lands contain a number of protected structures and are also situated adjacent to the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order (SAAO), which is recognised as an area of high scenic, ecological and cultural value. CS7 SLO2: Development on RES-N zoned lands at St. Edmundsbury, Lucan Road is insufficient, ad hoc, piece meal and a manifestly inferior measure to protect the subject lands.

Cllr Vicki Casserly, Cllr Liona O'Toole, Cllr Caroline Brady

Proposed Amendment to Variation No.6 - St Edmundsbury - Page 250 Motion: This Council agrees to retain the current Objective HA zoning designation of lands at St Edmundsbury

Reason: To maintain existing high amenity area

Proposed by, Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Amendment 6 -    St. Edmundsbury

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 6 - St. Edmundsbury

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.6 -  Saint Edmundsbury

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

Amendment Ref. No. 7 of Variation No. 2 of the South Dublin Development Plan 2022-2028. That if the lands adjoining Edmondstown Golf Club, referred to in Amendment No. 7 proceed to residential rezoning, as proposed, a Specific Local Objective (SLO) similar to that applied to nearby residential lands to the south to be placed on these lands. COS 4 SLO 5:- To ensure that any future development has regard to the boundary with and protection of the amenity and function of Edmondstown Golf Course.

Reasons: To ensure a consistent approach is maintained on these lands, in line with existing SLO on the southern boundary which is already in place in the existing County Development Plan. This new SLO would be on the North and North-West side of the boundary of Edmonstown Golf Course.

Submitted with Councillor Paddy Cosgrave

MOTION: That this Council retains the RU zoning on the Edmondstown lands (Proposed Amendment no. 7)

REASON: Rezoning of this site from RU to RES does not meet the brief of providing "deliverable" housing under this plan, as the current owners have clearly stated their opposition to the rezoning given their lack of intention to sell or develop the site, and their desire to continue to farm their land.

Co-signed by: William Carey; Louise Dunne; Daniel Loftus; Niamh Whelan

If Proposed Amendment no. 7 - Edmondstown lands proceeds, that the existing SLO ("to ensure that any future development has regard to the boundary with and protection of the amenity and function of Edmondstown Golf Course") in relation to the 'RES' zoned lands at Whitechurch - Edmondstown which adjoin the golf club lands to the South, be expanded to include all boundaries adjoining 'RES' zoned lands.

Additional proposers: William Carey, Louise Dunne, Daniel Loftus, Niamh Whelan

Amendment 7 - Edmondstown Road

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendment 7 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases.

Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 7 - Edmondstown Road    

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 7 - Edmondstown Road

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.7 - Edmondstown Road

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

Amendment 8 - Kiltipper Road

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendment 8 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases.

Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 8 -  Kiltipper Road

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 8 - Kiltipper Road

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.8 - Kiltipper Road

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

Proposed amendment to Variation No. 9 Knockmeenagh Framework Site - Page 421 Motion: This Council agrees to amend CS7 SLO7 by inserting the following: 'Road access shall be onto the N7 slip road. There shall be no vehicular permeability onto Knockmeenagh Lane or Monastery Road.' Reason: To ensure adequate traffic management

Proposed by, Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Amendment No. 9 Knockmeenagh Framework Site (p421) That this Council increases the area covered by Amendment No 9 to include the triangular shaped parcel of land to the east of the L1020 (which leads to the Joe Williams Bridge) that is bordered by the Monastery Road and the Old Naas Road/N7.

REASON : I believe that the Regen Zoning offers better possibility for an improved entrance vista to Clondalkin at this landmark corner where the Monastery Road meets the Naas Road. It's main tenant is currently the Leinster Motor Group although they are not the land owner.

Amendment No. 9 Knockmeenagh Framework Site (p421) That this Council amends CS7 SLO7 contained within Amendment No. 9 by inserting the following additional requirement: - Provision of an All Weather Football pitch

REASON : Under the SDCC Pitch Strategy it was envisaged that a full size all weather football pitch would be located in the Clondalkin area. This has however not been found to be possible due to lack of public land available. The Knockmeenagh Framework site contains one such possible location.

Amendment 9 - Knockmeenagh Framework Site

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendment 9 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases.

Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 9 - Knockmeenagh Framework Site    

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 9 - Knockmeenagh Framework Site

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.9 - Knockmeenagh Framework Site

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

Amendment No. 10, Pg 444 Stonewall That the Council amends the Chief Executive's Recommendation in respect of the Stonewall / Backweston lands by deleting the proposed residential zoning and retaining the existing agricultural zoning applicable to the lands.

REASONS The Council acknowledges the requirement to provide sufficient zoned land to meet housing demand in accordance with the National Planning Framework and Housing Growth Re-quirements Guidelines. However, the Planning Authority has identified sufficient residential capacity elsewhere to contribute towards the achievement of housing targets and the rezoning of every proposed site is not necessary to achieve compliance with national housing policy. The existing accommodation on the Stonewall / Backweston lands was facilitated through exceptional emergency measures introduced in response to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. The exceptional and temporary circumstances under which the development was permitted should not in themselves form the basis for a permanent alteration of the zoning status of the lands. The proposed rezoning would effectively convert a temporary emergency response into a permanent residential zoning objective through a variation process rather than through the comprehensive assessment ordinarily undertaken as part of a full County Development Plan review. Zoning decisions should be made through the plan-led process having regard to settlement strategy, infrastructure capacity, environmental considerations, transport provision, commu-nity facilities, agricultural land use and alternative land-use options. The proposed residential capacity is indicative only and the future form, scale and density of development that may ultimately arise cannot be fully assessed at this stage. Having regard to the exceptional circumstances under which the existing accommodation was permitted the importance of maintaining the integrity and consistency of the planning system and the availability of alternative lands to meet housing requirements these lands should retain their existing agricultural zoning and any future consideration of alternative zoning should be assessed through the next full review of the County Development Plan.

Proposed amendment to Variation No. 10 Stonewall - Page 444 Motion: This Council agrees to amend Variation No. 2 (Amendment no.10) to read: 'Development shall only occur in parallel with the provision of adequate bus services connecting Stonewall to existing bus services serving Adamstown' Reason: To ensure adequate bus transport for existing and future residents Proposed by, Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Amendment 10 - Stonewall

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendment 10   Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases.

Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 10 - Stonewall     

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 10 - Stonewall

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

 

Amendment No.10 - Stonewall

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

That this council reject the proposed variation to County Development plan to zone Coldcut from Open Space to Residential

Reason

Coldcut needs a full and detailed plan to address sporting needs in North Clondalkin and Palmerstown in conjunction with local clubs before any rezoning

Motion: That the Amendment No 11 Coldcut Road (p. 453) be excluded from the Variation and that the zoning remain as Open Space. Reason: 1. The lands have an historical use as amenity space and with increased population this land is required to provide additional public amenities such as allotments, community and sports facilities. 2. The Liffey Valley LAP 2008 identified the Metro West and Lucan Luas as 'essential elements of the longer term success of the fledging Town Centre.' The lands at the Coldcut were not rezoned for Residential in the Development Plan 2009 with the Chief Executive report for the Draft plan outlining: 'The proposed rezoning of the land is not considered to be warranted at this time in the absence of public transport improvements and given the existence of the substantial town centre mixed use zoned lands to the north of the site.' While it is recognised that some public transport improvements have been delivered, and are being planned through BusConnects they are not adequate to the needs of the existing community and would require significant investment before further residential development is constructed. 3. The council has exceeded the strict required baseline target of 11,699 units by an estimated 5,238 units. This brings the total provision to 16,937 units, which is within the maximum of up to 50% "additional provision" headroom permitted under national guidelines to secure long-term housing delivery up to 2030. However, the 'additional provision' of up to 50% is not an absolute requirement and for that reason the lands at Coldcut Road can be omitted while remaining within the guidelines of directive. In addition, the Office of the Planning Regulator's recommendation to 'continue to progress the zoning of additional residential zoned lands, identified as amendments no. 1 to no.16 of the proposed Variation' is over-prescriptive in a similar manner to Mount Salus Residents Owners Management Company Limited By Guarantee v. An Bord Pleanála [2026] IECA 28 and by recommending all the sites for rezoning is not allowing the council the flexibility granted by the NPF Implementation Guidelines of 'up to 50% additional provision'. 4. The rezoning is contrary to 2 major EU directives : -2016/2284: reduction of 5 pollutants 2 of which are sources of nitrogen oxides and fine particulates matter. Increased traffic will add pollution which is already at high levels due to the proximity of the M50. -2024/1991 Article 8: Restoration of urban ecosystems which states that 'By 31 December 2030, Member States shall ensure that there is no net loss in the total national area of urban green space and of urban tree canopy cover in urban ecosystem areas, determined in accordance with Article 14(4), compared to 2024'. The rezoning of this land would significantly reduce the urban green space in this area and remove its potential for use for a significant increase in canopy cover in this area. According to South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-28 Chapter 4 page 153 the lands in question have less than 10% tree canopy cover, meaning it is covered by Article 8. 5. The rezoning is contrary to the County Development Plan 2022-28 because the lands form part of a Primary Green Infrastructure Corridor as per the Green Infrastructure map on page 163 of the County Development Plan. A number of Objectives relate to the area of these lands including 'To enhance connectivity between existing parks and open spaces on either side of the M50 corridor.', 'To investigate EU funding mechanisms for nature-based solutions to climate change, exploring the feasibility of developing or retrofitting an eco-bridge or eco-tunnel across the M50 to provide ecological connectivity between Collinstown Park and Green space at Cloverhill Road.' and 'To promote habitat improvement at Collinstown Park.' The rezoning of the lands will make those objectives more difficult to meet.

Proposed amendment to variation No 11 - Coldcut Road - Page 453 Motion: This Council agrees to maintain the existing OS zoning on the Cold Cut Road lands Reason: To maintain existing open space Proposed by, Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Amendment 11 - Coldcut Road   

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 11 - Coldcut Road

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.11 - Coldcut Road

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

Amendment 12 - Cherryfield Way

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendment 12   Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases. Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 12 - Cherryfield Way

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 12 - Cherryfield Way

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.12 - Cherryfield Way

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

To reject Amendment No. 13 Rathcoole and to retain the SSR on the lands.

REASONS Road infrastructure: While the construction of the 'Western Orbital Route' Road as part of the six-year road programme in the County Development Plan...The description of this road in the County Development Plan, Table 7.5 is that it will provide a 'link between the N7 and the N4 Leixlip Interchange with a route by-pass function around Rathcoole and Saggart and the potential for a further extension of this route from the N7 to the N81 is welcome, traffic is currently heavily congested for long periods of the morning and afternoon/evening, due, in no small part to the traffic in and out of Greenogue Business Park. The proposed removing of the SSR designation should be delayed until at least construction of the orbital route has commenced. Public transport options from Rathcoole to the city centre are limited to two infrequent bus routes (69, hourly & 126, every 40 minutes). The Luas is at capacity, and it is a 60-minute walk from Whitehouse Lane. Building homes to the west of Rathcoole with limited public transport options will force more people to rely on private vehicles, further contributing to the existing congestion problems. Education: As per COS8 SLO 1 To identify a site for the appropriate location of a new post primary school within the Neighbourhood catchment area by the Department of Education. An acknowledgement by the Department of Education of the Variation's proposal is not a commitment to build a secondary school. The proposed removing of the SSR designation should be delayed until at least construction of the school has commenced.

Proposed amendment to variation No.13 Rathcoole - Page 490 Motion: This Council agrees to amend Variation No. 2 (Amendment no. 13) to read: 'Development shall only occur in parallel with the provision of a link road to the N81' and that the wording of Table 7.5 in the County Development Plan is amended in the 'Function' column from 'New Road to link between the N7 and the N4 Leixlip Interchange with a route by-pass function around Rathcoole and Saggart and the potential for a further extension of this route from the N7 to the N81' to now read 'New road from the N7 to the N4 Leixlip Interchange with an extension to the N81'. Reason: This concerns the proposed western orbital route from N4 to N7 and extension around Saggart and Rathcoole to N81. Whilst the removal of the word 'potential' might seem small I believe we need to push a commitment to establish this extension as is wanted by people of Rathcoole and Saggart for a bypass from N81 to N7. This will ensure adequate road access to these lands and to ensure proper traffic management. Proposed by Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Amendment 13 - Rathcoole

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendment 13   Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases. Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 13 - Rathcoole    

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 13 - Rathcoole

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.13 - Rathcoole

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

That the proposed Amendment No.14 Foxhunter, is rejected and the lands retain their RW zoning.

Reasons:

The proposed rezoning of the Foxhunter lands from “RW” Retail Warehousing to “RES” Residential is undermined by the consistent position taken by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), regarding the unsuitability of residential development at this location without first resolving significant transport and safety concerns.

In its submission on Variation No. 2: "TII recommends that this proposed re-zoning is premature pending a evidenced review which identifies and addresses mitigations and measures for both the management of the safety and operation of the national road network and protection of the amenity of future residential occupants at this location".

In 2022 in a TII submission for planning reference SD20A/ 0259, TII stated that the development would create "an unacceptable adverse impact on the use of adjoining national road and associated junction and would materially conflict with the Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities.

The proposed rezoning would inevitably intensify pressure for residential access arrangements through the adjoining Hermitage estate, including the opening of existing cul-de-sacs to facilitate vehicular permeability. This would fundamentally alter the established character and function of Hermitage Gardens as a quiet residential cul-de-sac.

The success of this rezoning is dependent on the opening of the cul-de-sac in Hermitage Gardens which residents are absolutely opposed to, and I support them in this. Without access via the Hermitage the rezoning is unworkable unless a compromise can be found with TII and direct vehicular access secured onto the N4 slip-road.

 

 

Amendment No. 14 Foxhunter.    That the Council reject the proposed rezoning of Foxhunter and retain the existing employment-related zoning.

Reasons: - the lands occupy a strategic location adjacent to the N4 transport corridor which should remain as Retail Warehousing - public submissions identified the importance of retaining employment-generating lands; - a balanced relationship between employment and housing is a recognised objective of sustainable planning; - significant concerns were raised during public consultation regarding traffic, healthcare, community infrastructure and cumulative development pressures.

Amendment No. 14 Pg 503 Foxhunter That the Council amends the Chief Executive's Recommendation in respect of Amendment No. 14 Foxhunter by deleting the proposed residential zoning and retaining the existing zoning pending consideration through the preparation of the next County Development Plan. REASONS The proposed rezoning would facilitate approximately 38 residential units and therefore makes a negligible contribution towards the overall housing capacity identified through Variation No. 2. The site has historically presented challenges in relation to residential development and its location, layout and access arrangements are more appropriately considered through a wider review of land-use objectives as part of the next County Development Plan process. Given the scale of residential development already delivered and planned throughout Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris, it is appropriate that the future role of the Foxhunter lands be assessed comprehensively through the Development Plan review process, including consideration of alternative land-use objectives such as employment and enterprise uses. Having regard to the limited housing yield of the site the availability of alternative lands to meet housing targets and the need to consider the most appropriate long-term land-use strategy for the area the proposed rezoning should not proceed as part of Variation No. 2.

Motion: To add the following SLO to Amendment 14 Foxhunter: That no development on these lands be permitted vehicular access through the Hermitage Estate.

Reason: To protect the existing residential development in Hermitage estate from additional through-traffic and potential rat-running from the N4.

 

Co-signed by Cllr Helen Farrell and Cllr Liona O'Toole

 

Proposed amendment to Variation No. 14 - Foxhunter - Page 503 Motion: This Council agrees to retain the current Objective RW zoning designation of lands at the Foxhunter, Ballydowd Reason: To maintain commercial activity on these lands and to avoid overdevelopment Proposed by, Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Amendment 14 (Foxhunter) Add That no vehicular access be provided to this site through Hermitage estate. Reason: This is in line with rulings from An Bord Pleanala.

Amendment 14 - Foxhunter

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendment 14 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases. Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 14 - Foxhunter    

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 14 - Foxhunter

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.14 - Foxhunter

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

Amendment 15 - Ninth Lock Road

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

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Amendment 15 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases. Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 15 - Ninth Lock Road

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land.

Amendment 15 - Ninth Lock Road

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.15 - Ninth Lock Road

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

Amendment No. 16, Pg 537 Liffey Valley That the Council amends the Chief Executive's Recommendation in respect of Amendment No. 16 Liffey Valley Major Retail Centre (MRC) by inserting the following Specific Local Objective: "To require that future masterplans and development proposals for the Liffey Valley Major Retail Centre assess and maximise opportunities for underground, basement or undercroft car parking provision where feasible, in order to minimise the extent of surface-level parking and maximise the availability of land for public open space, community facilities, active travel infrastructure, landscaping, biodiversity measures and high-quality public realm." REASONS The proposed development capacity of approximately 1,083 residential units at Liffey Valley represents a significant opportunity to create a high-quality mixed-use urban centre. Given the strategic importance of the site and the limited availability of developable land it is important that land is used efficiently and that excessive surface parking does not compromise the delivery of public open space, community infrastructure, recreational facilities, active travel infrastructure or high-quality public realm. The incorporation of underground basement or undercroft parking where feasible would assist in achieving a more sustainable and compact form of development while allowing valuable surface land to be utilised for community, recreational and environmental purposes. This approach would support the long-term objective of developing Liffey Valley as a major urban centre and key transport hub within the County

Motion: To add the following SLO to Amendment No. 16 Liffey Valley MRC (p537): Any residential development must include community facilities, arts facilities, public recreational facilities, primary care provision and public green spaces. Reason: In the interest of sustainable planning and to ensure that residents have access to public facilities rather than exclusively private facilities in the immediate area. Also, it should be acknowledged that the Liffey Valley LAP 2008 included civic amenities in this location which were never developed.

Proposed amendment to Variation No. 16 - Liffey Valley MRC - Page 537 Motion: This Council agrees to include the following SLO on the MRC lands CS7 SLO11: Adequate provision of carparking for existing staff in the Liffey Valley retail park must be included in any development. Reason: To maintain existing levels of carparking for staff at Liffey Valley retail park Proposed by, Cllr Carey, Dunne, Whelan & Mannion

Amendment 16 - Liffey Valley MRC

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

Amendment 16 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases. Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 16 - Liffey Valley MRC 

SLO to be applied that a parking space be a requirement per Unit proposed in a planning application on this land. 

Amendment 16 - Liffey Valley MRC

SLO to be applied for the maximum level of social housing to be applied as a stipulation upon receiving planning permission for residential dwellings on this land. The 20% requirement to be applied as a requirement when lodging a planning application.

Amendment No.16 - Liffey Valley MRC

To include an SLO on the lands as follows: ‘No bulk purchases on units built on these lands only individual private purchases permitted as stipulation on planning permission’.

REASON: Aimed to avoid bulk purchases ie pension funds, government department's, investors. To prioritise family's and first time buyers becoming owners.

Motion Amendment 17, Add SLO text to the SDA areas as follows - No less than 20% of all dwelling units in new residential developments on this site be designed and constructed as fully accessible homes which are suitable for and may be allocated to disabled people, that these be built in accordance with the principals of Universal Design and have regard to future Local Authority Housing Delivery Action Plans. Reason: There is currently no target in SDCC for providing accommodation for disabled people who can live in community settings. Nationally, the number of social housing allocations for disabled people has almost doubled showing strong demand which needs to be met. By putting a 20% requirement on lands that are being identified as Future Strategic Long-Term Development Areas, SDCC will be well placed to deliver these much-needed homes for disabled people. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment No. 17 Adamstown South and West, Lucan That the Council remove the designation of Adamstown South & West as a Future Strategic Development Area. Reasons: - no evidence has been presented demonstrating that existing zoned and serviced lands are insufficient to meet housing requirements; - despite SDCC saying this is not necessarily residential rezoning at present, if preparatory work is carried out to support potential future development and rezoning, the rural nature of the land is forever altered. - the lands perform an important strategic role in landscape protection, ecological connectivity and settlement separation; - public consultation identified significant concerns regarding cumulative growth, infrastructure deficits and the loss of strategic green buffers; - designation of the lands as a future growth area is premature while major strategic growth areas remain incomplete.

Amendment No. 17, Pg 556 - Adamstown South and West (Outer) That this Council amends the Chief Executive's proposed CS3 Objective 4 as follows: Chief Executive Proposed Wording: "To include an Area-Based Transport Assessment (ABTA) in cooperation with the NTA and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) as part of the plan-led approach to Future SDAs." Proposed Amended Wording: "To include an Area-Based Transport Assessment (ABTA) in cooperation with the NTA and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) as part of the plan-led approach to Future SDAs. The Area-Based Transport Assessment shall specifically assess the operational delivery and capacity of DART+ Southwest, Luas to Lucan, the Western Orbital Route and dedicated bus services serving Adamstown and Clonburris and shall demonstrate that sufficient strategic transport infrastructure exists to accommodate the cumulative impact of existing and proposed development within the wider Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris corridor." REASONS: The Future Strategic Long-Term Development Area should be planned in conjunction with the strategic transport infrastructure required to support future growth. The attached timeline visual demonstrates the historic mismatch between housing delivery and infrastructure delivery within the wider Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris area. This amendment seeks to ensure that future strategic growth is informed by the delivery and capacity of strategic transport infrastructure and is consistent with proper planning and sustainable development.

Amendment No. 17, Pg 556 - Adamstown South and West (Outer) Pool That this Council amends the Chief Executive's proposed CS3 Objective 4 by inserting the following additional objective: "To ensure that the plan-led approach for any future Strategic Development Area within Ad-amstown South and West (Outer) includes provision for strategic community, recreation and leisure infrastructure, including the assessment and delivery of a public swimming pool and leisure centre having regard to the needs of existing and future communities within Lucan, Adamstown, Clonburris and the wider West Dublin area." REASONS The Chief Executive's proposal identifies Adamstown South and West (Outer) as a Future Long-Term Development Area to be considered through a plan-led approach during the life-time of the County Development Plan. While the ultimate zoning composition and land-use matrix for these lands has yet to be de-termined any future Strategic Development Area will require the provision of strategic so-cial and community infrastructure alongside residential, employment, transport and open space uses. A public swimming pool and leisure centre constitutes strategic recreational infrastructure capable of serving both existing and future communities and is compatible with a wide range of future zoning and development scenarios. The identification of a new long-term growth area presents an opportunity to plan proactive-ly for strategic recreational infrastructure and to ensure that future development is supported by the community facilities necessary to create sustainable communities and promote health, wellbeing and social inclusion. This amendment seeks to ensure that the future planning framework for these lands includes consideration of a public swimming pool and leisure centre as part of the overall community infrastructure strategy.

Amendment No. 17, Pg 556 - Adamstown South and West (Outer) Healthcare That this Council amends the Chief Executive's proposed CS3 Objective 4 by inserting the following additional objective: "To ensure that the plan-led approach for any future Strategic Development Area within Ad-amstown South and West (Outer) includes provision for strategic healthcare infrastructure including the assessment and delivery of a Primary Care Centre and associated healthcare facilities having regard to the needs of existing and future communities within Lucan, Ad-amstown, Clonburris and the wider West Dublin area."

REASONS The Chief Executive's proposal identifies Adamstown South and West (Outer) as a Future Strategic Long-Term Development Area to be considered through a plan-led approach dur-ing the lifetime of the County Development Plan. The HSE has acknowledged the need for additional healthcare capacity within the wider Lu-can area and has experienced challenges in identifying and securing suitable sites for the de-livery of healthcare infrastructure, including additional primary care facilities. Any future Strategic Development Area presents a unique opportunity to proactively plan for healthcare provision from the outset ensuring that land can be identified and reserved as part of an integrated approach to community infrastructure delivery. The scale of existing and proposed population growth within Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris will place increasing demands on healthcare services and it is appropriate that future planning frameworks consider the long-term provision of primary and community healthcare facilities alongside housing, transport, recreation and other community infrastruc-ture. This amendment seeks to ensure that healthcare infrastructure forms part of the strategic planning process for any future development of these lands and supports the creation of sus-tainable communities consistent with proper planning and sustainable development.

Amendment No. 17, Pg 556 - Adamstown South and West (Outer) Policing That this Council amends the Chief Executive's proposed CS3 Objective 4 by inserting the following additional objective: "To ensure that the plan-led approach for any future Strategic Development Area within Ad-amstown South and West (Outer) includes an assessment of community safety and policing infrastructure requirements, including the identification and safeguarding of lands for future Garda facilities where required to serve existing and future communities within Lucan, Ad-amstown, Clonburris and the wider West Dublin area." REASONS The population of Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris has increased significantly over recent decades and substantial further population growth is planned through existing and proposed residential development. The provision of community safety and policing infrastructure is an essential component of sustainable communities and should be considered alongside housing, transport, healthcare, education, recreation and other community infrastructure requirements. The County Development Plan and wider planning framework already recognise the im-portance of community safety infrastructure within major growth areas. The identification of Adamstown South and West (Outer) as a Future Strategic Development Area presents an opportunity to proactively assess future policing requirements and safe-guard suitable lands where necessary rather than attempting to secure such sites after devel-opment has occurred. This amendment seeks to ensure that future planning for these lands includes consideration of the long-term policing and community safety needs arising from existing and future popu-lation growth and is consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Amendment No. 17 Adamstown South and West (Outer) Proposed Variation Objectives Policy CS3: Future Strategic Long-Term Development Areas Insert to CS3 SLO 1: Page 25 written statement 'and to collaborate with Kildare County Council in respect of green belts as set out in Objective GI 6 Chapter 4 of the County Development Plan 2022 to 2028.' 'To protect and enhance the Green Infrastructure Corridor along the western boundary with Kildare and protect the Grand Canal Corridor pNHA as part of any future development proposals for these lands to the south and west of Adamstown SDZ. Appropriate ecologically informed buffers for GI corridors and the Grand Canal pNHA will form part of any such proposal, and to collaborate with Kildare County Council in respect of green belts as set out in Objective GI 6 Chapter 4 of the County Development Plan 2022 to 2028' Reason - To ensure proper planning and policy alignment between South Dublin County Council and Kildare County Council in respect of green infrastructure and green belt protection along the county boundary.

Amendment No. 17 Adamstown South and West (Outer) Policy CS3: Future Strategic Long-Term Development Areas To add SLO To investigate the delivery of a regional sports stadium, associated playing pitches, and a multi-sport campus comprising indoor and outdoor facilities, on lands identified under Variation No. 2 within the Adamstown area. Reason: To support the current and future sporting needs of the Adamstown and Lucan area, including demand arising from population growth and planned development, and to investigate the provision of regional-level indoor and outdoor sports facilities capable of hosting larger games and wider community use.

Proposed amendment to Variation No.17 - Grange Castle - Page 628 Motion: to amend CS3 - SLO2 to read To carry out a study of the lands at Grange Castle / R136 to identify their future reallocation for alternative uses while retaining a full municipal 18 hole golf course within the lands and considering flood risk assessment, existing green infrastructure and riparian corridors. Reason: in order to maintain the only municipal golf course in South County Dublin Council. Proposed by Cllr William Carey CS3 - SLO2

Amendment No. 17 Adamstown South and West (Outer) and Policy CS3: Future Strategic Long-Term Development Areas Add To investigate as part of the study the provision of a second rail station within the Adamstown area, on lands identified as future strategic development lands under Variation No. 2, to serve the long-term development of these lands and the wider area. Reason: To support the long-term development of the area through integrated transport and urban design, by investigating the provision of a second rail station within closer proximity to future communities, improving accessibility, connectivity and public transport choice for residents across Adamstown and surrounding lands.

Amendment No. 17 Adamstown South & West Outer . To add SLO To support the provision of community parking on lands identified under Variation No. 2 within the Adamstown area, to serve existing and future residents, visitors and community uses, and to be delivered in a co-ordinated manner as part of the overall development of these lands, and to ensure that such facilities are designed and laid out to allow for future adaptation or redevelopment, having regard to changes in transport provision and demand over time. Reason: To support existing and future parking demand in Adamstown in a planned and co-ordinated manner, while ensuring flexibility for such lands and facilities to be repurposed over time in line with changes in public transport provision, travel patterns and wider infrastructure delivery, similar to approaches under consideration in Clonburris.

Amendment 17 - Adamstown South & West (Outer)

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

Amendment 17 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases. Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 18 - Grange Castle

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

Amendment 18 Add SLO text to the SDA areas as follows - No less than 20% of all dwelling units in new residential developments on this site be designed and constructed as fully accessible homes which are suitable for and may be allocated to disabled people, that these be built in accordance with the principals of Universal Design and have regard to future Local Authority Housing Delivery Action Plans. Reason: There is currently no target in SDCC for providing accommodation for disabled people who can live in community settings. Nationally, the number of social housing allocations for disabled people has almost doubled showing strong demand which needs to be met. By putting a 20% requirement on lands that are being identified as Future Strategic Long-Term Development Areas, SDCC will be well placed to deliver these much-needed homes for disabled people. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 18 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases. Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 19 - Newlands

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

That this Council, as part of any variation to the County Development Plan 2022–2028, reaffirms its previous position in relation to Newlands Farm and ensures that these lands are not considered as a strategic long-term development site. In doing so, the Council should maintain the current zoning (RU, EE, OS) of the lands.

Reason: To make it clear that Newlands Farm is not part of any future pipeline for development or rezoning, due to it's importance as a green space, wildlife habitat and last remaining green lung which acts as a natural buffer between Tallaght and Clondalkin.

 

Amendment 19 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases. Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 19 Add SLO text to the SDA areas as follows - No less than 20% of all dwelling units in new residential developments on this site be designed and constructed as fully accessible homes which are suitable for and may be allocated to disabled people, that these be built in accordance with the principals of Universal Design and have regard to future Local Authority Housing Delivery Action Plans. Reason: There is currently no target in SDCC for providing accommodation for disabled people who can live in community settings. Nationally, the number of social housing allocations for disabled people has almost doubled showing strong demand which needs to be met. By putting a 20% requirement on lands that are being identified as Future Strategic Long-Term Development Areas, SDCC will be well placed to deliver these much-needed homes for disabled people. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 20 - Belgard Road

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

Amendment 20 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases. Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment 20 Add SLO text to the SDA areas as follows - No less than 20% of all dwelling units in new residential developments on this site be designed and constructed as fully accessible homes which are suitable for and may be allocated to disabled people, that these be built in accordance with the principals of Universal Design and have regard to future Local Authority Housing Delivery Action Plans. Reason: There is currently no target in SDCC for providing accommodation for disabled people who can live in community settings. Nationally, the number of social housing allocations for disabled people has almost doubled showing strong demand which needs to be met. By putting a 20% requirement on lands that are being identified as Future Strategic Long-Term Development Areas, SDCC will be well placed to deliver these much-needed homes for disabled people. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

Amendment ref no.21 Stocking Avenue, Ballycullen That the Council removes the specific objective relating to amendment 21 (Stocking Avenue, Ballycullen) as per the proposed variation on public display

Cllr Emma Murphy Cllr Alan Edge Cllr Sarah Barnes Cllr Brian Lawlor

MOTION: To reject Amendment No. 21 - Stocking Avenue, Ballycullen (School Reservation), and retain the current designated school zoning.

REASON: Significant development in the area is likely to increase demand on local schools - the Dept. of Education observation note same concerns, and some current schools are already struggling to meet demand; additionally existing schools are all in excess of 1km from much of much of Stockingwood and adjacent developments, with steep topography, which seems counter intuitive to the county objective to encourage active travel.

Additional proposers: William Carey, Louise Dunne, Daniel Loftus, Niamh Whelan

Amendment 21 - Stocking Avenue, Ballycullen

Add SLO text to site as follows - Prior to a grant of planning permission for this site, SDCC shall complete a review of the car parking policy including provision, management and standards. This policy review shall assess the effectiveness, adequacy and impacts of existing carparking provision in newer developments such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris and shall include a public consultation. A report on the review should then be noted by Members and be used to inform future parking policy for this site. 

Reason: RTE Prime Time recently highlighted the parking disputes in high density housing estates and SDZs in SDCC. Motions to SDCC Area Committee Meetings and Traffic Management Meetings show that lack of parking is an issue that residents in areas such as Two Oaks, Citywest, Adamstown and Clonburris, and surrounding areas, are constantly escalating to elected members because not enough carparking spaces are being built into new high-density developments.

Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes'

Amendment 21 Add SLO text to site as follows - That any development on these lands provide operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a minimum requirement of 20% of all on-street parking spaces within the development and furthermore, that the design and installation of this infrastructure includes the necessary capacity to facilitate future expansion of EV charging provision to additional parking spaces, as demand increases. Reason: This supports Ireland's Climate Action Plan target of 30% of the private car fleet being electric by 2030. Co-Sponsored: Cllr. David McManus, Cllr. Sarah Barnes

That this Council rejects the CE recommendation for Haughan’s field and  proposes an amendment to variation no. 2 to the County Development plan to zone these lands to Residential RES with an SLO on the lands as follows: No development shall commence until a masterplan has been agreed with the planning authority showing how approximately 2 ha maximum of land within the RES zoning will be integrated as part of housing development to deliver a sports centre / facility for local sports club including pitch, clubhouse and training pitches. 

REASON:

To deliver much needed housing on fully serviced lands alongside needed local sporting facilities, pitches and clubhouse.

 

That this Council considers the submission for Tier 1 recognition for Sustained Infill Lands adjacent to 21 Elmcastle Court, Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24, Folio number DN256256F and to consider the rezoning from OS to Res in this Variation 2 process, as the lands are currently zoned objective OS: Reason:  To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities in the current Development Plan 2022-28. These lands are not a public amenity, are in private ownership and as per the parent permission was always intended to be residential with a detached house on the site adjacent to 21 Elmcastle Court.