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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.
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 (St Edmundsbury) Propose: that Amendment No.6 (St Edmundsbury) be withdrawn; that the designation of lands at St Edmundsbury that are the subject of this Material Variation remain zoned HA-LV; that this proposed rezoning cannot proceed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
"Can the Council request a dust level test around Fettercairn area from the Roadstone quarry?"
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
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.
"Can the Manager report on upgrade of Hazel Hill halting site also how many bays are being used?"
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.
"Can the Manager report on parking at new apartments at Airton road as residents don't have anywhere to park also at Cookstown as residents in Cairnwood estate are experiencing problems getting blocked in with people parking in the estate. What plans have the council to help with this problem?"
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.
Proposed amendment to Variation No.18 - 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 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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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