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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 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 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
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.
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. 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
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.
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 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.
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. 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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.