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Motion also proposed by Cllrs M. Duff & C. King.
That in keeping with the proper planning and sustainable development of the county, the current Development Plan of South Dublin County Council includes an amendment regarding the zoning of the lands marked on the attached map from E to A1 noting that all land is within 500 metres of Luas stops and the land has previously been zoned as A1, that this proposal incorporates a new SLO with the following conditions and restrictions: The land in question will be subject to a micro local area plan to commence within 6 months of the adoption of the County Development Plan with a vision to create a vibrant sustainable new neighbourhood that will enhance the developing new areas of Citywest, a sustainable urban neighbourhood with its own distinct character combined with high quality public realm and the provision of recreational facilities and open space – thereby consolidating existing development in the area.
- All residential development is restricted to houses, that it is low-rise mid-density housing i.e. 20 to the acre 60% 3 bedroom, 30% 2 bedroom and the remaining 10% duplex dwellings fronting the Luas line. All housing styles be of high quality with small front gardens and rear gardens, complemented by high quality parks and gardens close to houses.
- The upgrading of Fortunestown Lane with footpaths where these are currently missing and staked trees every 6 metres to the Outer Ring Road incorporating the landscaping of Jobstown Park.
- The provision of a site for Garda station – as is currently an objective of both RAPID West Tallaght Report 2001 and West Tallaght Study and therefore the County Development Plan.
- The provision of a Library within the Citywest Shopping Centre or another purpose built facility within the subject lands
- Development within the subject site is to be based on a sound EcoVillage model, incorporating any methods feasible to reduce carbon footprint, develop and implement recycling facilities and to explore sustainable energy sources.
- Ensure connectivity throughout the new neighbourhood for pedestrians which permits easy access to Luas stops, bus stops and cycle lanes – in addition to ensure motorists have ease of access and movement to surrounding road networks.
- 15% Social housing and/or the provision of Enterprise units for small local start-up businesses.
- A commitment to a local employment pact on the construction phases, that ensures contractors advertise and canvass locally for employees.
- Boundary treatment and blending of existing residential development to be high quality – significant enhancement of current boundaries ie garden walls in Brookfield, Ard Mor, McUlliam and Sundale estates.
- The provision of a Community facility such as a youth café, possibly within the Citywest Shopping Centre or in a more appropriate location.
- The provision of a Recycling facility on or offsite with a view to creating local employment.
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Delete the following policy :
2.4.16.i Policy ES10: Hazardous Waste
It is the policy of the Council, to promote the aims of the National Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
| (This motion is intended to improve living conditions for residents in the vicinity of schools and may be appropriate to A Living Place. It may also be relevant to include it in A Connected Place, Transport.) That it is the Council’s policy to address parking issues in the vicinity of primary schools in the County. That while addressing poor parking provision, the Council will examine the immediate surrounding area with a view to utilising undeveloped land to address issues of congestion. That in the case that this undeveloped land is to be developed provision will be sought, at the planning stage, to alleviate the surrounding parking congestion issues. |
That it is the policy of South Dublin County Council to allow for a small cluster development of housing at Brittas to accommodate any local need for housing.
Insert the following policy in relation to Hazardous waste:
2.4.16.i Policy ES10: Hazardous Waste
It is Council policy to co-operate with other agencies, to plan, organise, authorise and supervise the disposal of hazardous waste.
(A Living Place, Social Inclusion)
That it is the policy of the Council, having due regard to the diverse religious needs of the County’s population, that measures be taken to enable and facilitate planning for the provision of a range of places of worship.
That the Development Plan ensure that the density of any future development on the private lands at the south west side of Balrothery Estate ( Old two cottages site) shall be similar in design and in density to existing housing already in installed in this area.
Insert the following policy in relation to Hazardous waste:
2.4.16.ii Policy ES10(a): Hazardous Waste Minimisation
It is the policy of the Council, to promote the use of clean technology, and minimisation of the hazardous waste production in industry, including SMEs within the county.
That a new section 1.3.19(ii) be added stating that it is the policy of this council to recognize the needs for sustainable development of existing schools and educational institutions for their sites, and to help them remove the obstacles and unblock the blockages to their institutional educational development’-
That a strategic local objective be included proposing that the parkland or pocket park beside LIDL on the Main Road in Tallaght is designated and used for community based allotments scheme for families and residents living in nearby apartment buildings in the area.
Insert the following policy in relation to Hazardous waste:
2.4.16.iiI Policy ES10(b): Hazardous Waste Awareness
It is the policy of the Council, to undertake public information campaigns aimed at alerting householders, businesses, and farmers as to the dangers associated with the disposal of hazardous waste.
Add “and secondary school campuses to section 1.3.22.xxii Policy SCR28 in relation to location of childcare facilities.
That the plan provide for a Special Local Objective at Commons Little, Aylmer Road for the following: “To provide for the development of a high quality nursing home facility at Commons Little, Aylmer Road, Newcastle.”
Insert the following policy in section 2.4.18 in relation unauthorised Waste Disposal :
2.4.18.iv Policy ES#: Enforcement Action for Unauthorised Waste Disposal
It is the policy of the Council, to ensure that a high priority is given to effective enforcement action against private individuals and businesses who illegally dump waste within South Dublin County Council’s administrative boundaries.
| Living Place – Community Facilities and Recreation: It is the policy of this Council to provide the required sporting and recreational facilities, including pitches, for clubs in this county who are endeavouring to provide sporting opportunities, but who are struggling owing to the lack of open spaces. |
That it is the policy of the planning authority to a horse develop a horse project in the clondalkin area (already in plan SLO20)
Insert the following policy in section 2.4.18 in relation to Construction and Demolition Waste
2.4.18.v Policy ES#: Construction and Demolition Waste
It is the policy of the Council to require that planning applications for development (apart from residential developments of less than 15 units) be accompanied by a Waste Management Plan. The Plan, as a minimum, shall include a provision for the management of all construction and demolition waste arising on site, shall make provision for the recovery or disposal of this waste to authorised facilities by authorised collectors. Where appropriate, the re-use of excavated material from development sites on the site is to be encouraged, for landscaping, land restoration or for preparation for development.
| Allotments 1.3.41: It is the policy of this Council not to introduce allotments in open spaces, particularly in or adjacent to residential areas. |
That it is the policy of the planning authority to facilitate a parking study for Clondalkin to ensure sufficient space for residents and business. (SLO31)
Include a new policy in Section 2.4.6. regarding Waste Management Plans as follows
“2.4.6.ii Policy ES2b: Waste Management Plan Data
It is the policy of the Council to maintain data in relation to waste management levels, complaints, breaches and enforcement actions so as to support effective measurement of progress against both plan and policy targets; and to feed into regional and national waste data collection systems; and to address improvement in the provision of statistical information to regional reporting mechanisms.