That 2.5.10.i Policy EC6 be amended by the addition of the following, after “sustainable manner”

“, and are fully consistent with the principles and policies in this Plan, relating to zoning of lands for residential development”

Motion also proposed by Cllrs. G. O' Connell, W. Lavelle, E. Tuffy, & C. Jones.

In the Draft Development Plan under the section ‘Specific Local Objectives’, amend the objective entitled: “3. Liffey Valley – Extension of SAAO’” modify the area described to read as follows:

“All of the lands in South Dublin County bounded by the river Liffey and, from the Kildare border: along the N4/M4The the Leixlip-Lucan Slip Road (R109) through Lucan Village and along the Lucan Hill Road, the Lucan Road from the Church Car Park to Woodies, the N4 onwards towards the M50. From the M50 and the old lucan road, to the N4 and the border with Dublin City.”

The lands being signified for clarification in the attached map  Note: Map to follow 

That 2.5.9 Renewable Energy, as adopted in the Draft Plan adopted in September 2009 be amended as follows:

Amend the last two sentences in the second paragraph, from “The Council will also have regard…” to “… success of these endeavours” to read

“ In evaluating, or making determinations, on any proposals relalting to the exploitation/use of renewable energy resources within the County, the Council will have regard to the Wind Energy Development Guidelines for Planning Authorities(2006) and any other relevant legislation or guidelines that may be published from time to time. The Council will ensure that the scientific and technical aspects of any renewable energy proposals, including claims made in regard to viability, sustainability, self sufficiency, are independently investigated by the Council or an independent expert on behalf of the Council. This will encourage best practice development to ensure the sustainability and long term success of such endeavours.”

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Housing, Council Facilities and Sanitary Services.

This plan promote the use of alternative energy sources for public housing and Council facilities (solar/heat pumps/heat exchangers)

Motion also proposed by Cllrs. G. O' Connell, W. Lavelle, E. Tuffy, & C. Jones.

In the Draft Development Plan under the section ‘Specific Local Objectives’, to the objective entitled:‘5. Lucan – Church of Ireland School’ add the following:

“Provision of facilities for existing schools only; given existing tenure on the lands at St Edmundsbury and Woodville and in the context of its need; should be accommodated; while recognising the design of such facilities should not compromise the visual amenity and important landscape setting of the area.”

Amendment to Motion 1 on the Agenda of the meeting of 4th May, submittted b y Cllr T.Ridge

That Motion 1, Specific Local Objective, submitted by Councillor T.Ridge be amended as follows:

1. Replace, in the 1^st paragraph, the words “outlined on the attached map” with “already zoned residential and within a distance from the site of the proposed geothermal extraction plant in Newcastle to allow for efficient heat transfer to provide sustainable district heating  in the chosen residential development.”
2. Replace all in the second bullet point under Phase 2 after “residential community adjacent to Newcastle” with “on lands already zoned residential and within a distance from the site of the proposed geothermal extraction plant at Newcastle to allow for efficient heat transfer to provide sustainable district heating in the chosen residential development.”
3. Delete all after bullet point “Connect residual heat to the network where possible.”

The location for the amended SLO to be the site of the proposed geothermal energy extraction plant in Newcastle.

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Motion also proposed by Cllrs. G. O' Connell, W. Lavelle, E. Tuffy, & C. Jones.

Insert a new policy in the draft plan under section 1.2.52 for housing within River Valley zones as follows:

1.2.52.##  Policy H##: River Valley Zone

It is the policy of the Council that within areas designated with Zoning

Objective ‘I’ (“to protect and improve river-valley areas; and provide greater protection than High Amenity Zoning”) development will be limited as follows :

1.      Development directly related to the area’s amenity potential or to its use for agriculture

2.      New or replacement dwellings; which shall be limited to:

.         the replacement of existing structures by structures of a similar size;

.         the provision of extensions or alterations to existing structures – not to exceed 50% of the original structure

.         the provision of domestic garages, greenhouses, shed or similar non-residential structures for uses incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house as such

3.      The use of land for recreational purposes, including recreational buildings; subject to such not impinging on the landscape, or vistas of the valley, or compromising its biodiversity

4.      Redevelopment or extensions of existing commercial or civic uses or development of new commercial or civic uses within an existing established area of commercial or civic activity, subject to such being of scale, design, type and overall impact as a not to impinge on the landscape, or vistas of the valley or compromise its biodiversity or amenity.

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Motion also proposed by Cllrs. G. O' Connell, W. Lavelle, E. Tuffy, & C. Jones.

Under Specific Local Objectives, insert a new objective:  #. Grand Canal’ I

In the light of the extensive development experienced by the county in recent years and the fragmentation of habitats and loss of natural wilderness, the Canal will be seen primarily as a natural biodiversity resource within the county, and any recreational amenity proposed shall not compromise that primary objective. Any recreational amenity proposals should be set well back from the canal edge,so as not to impose on the riparian edge or associated hedgerows and the rural idyll that the naturalised setting presents. All proposals shall be thoroughly assessed in accordance with European and Irish legislative requirements and considered in the light of their biodiversity impacts prior to any decision on permission.

Motion also proposed by Cllrs. G. O' Connell, W. Lavelle, E. Tuffy, & C. Jones.

Amend the following Policy 1.3.36.xi  SCR52: Tourism Recreation

 1.3.36.xi Policy SCR52: Tourism Recreation

It is the policy of the Council to promote the use of natural tourism assets of the County for recreation purposes for both residents and visitors in co-ordination with all

relevant stakeholders.

by appending the following:

“Such uses should not compromise the biodiversity amenity provided by those natural resources, and requiring the maintenance of a naturalized setting rather than a move to more urban forms. “

Motion also proposed by Cllrs. G. O' Connell, W. Lavelle, E. Tuffy, & C. Jones.

Amend the following Local Zoning Objective regarding Cooldrinagh redevelopment of former Co-op site by appending the following text to it:

“Any such development should not compromise the important geomorphic and archaelogical heritage of the site, and adjacent sites. Additionally it should not compromise the vistas or landscape amenity or biodiversity of the valley.”

Local Zoning Objecitive

1. Cooldrinagh – Redevelopment of Former

Co-Op Site

Facilitate the redevelopment of the portion of lands ccupied by the former Tara Co-Op buildings ith a replacement development of a scale, design and layout appropriate to its prominent location in a Green Belt Zone and in proximity to the Liffey Valley River Valley and High Amenity Area, the M4 and the Lucan/ Leixlip urban areas

That this Council will examine the lands adjacent to Cooldrinagh Lane and beside the former Tara Co-op site with a view to determining suitability of this location for a Park and Ride facility.

At SPECIFIC LOCAL OBJECTIVES –Add “

All objectives provided for in the 2004 Plan be undertaken within two years of the adoption of this plan”

Road Safety, Traffic and Parking: It is the policy of this Council to carry out the review of the noise measuring on the N4 and Outer Ring Road and to implement any measures required as a result of this review.

That the Development Plan 2010-2016 reaffirms this councils objective of the development of the Dodder Valley Linear Park by securing public ownership of the right of way from Bohernabreena to Old Bawn, and additionally that this plan pursues this councils objective of a bridge over the River Dodder from Kiltipper to Bohernabreena.

To this end a new SLO is proposed for this Development Plan  “ In conjunction with the bringing into public ownership of part of the Dodder Valley lands as public open space and the transfer of lands to this council to allow the long term objective of a road  which would link Kiltipper with the district of Old Court that provision be made for a mixed development of residential homes, a Nursing Home, and a limited number of retirement homes on land in the vicinity of the all weather GAA Club pitch “

The plan is centred around lands comprising more than 6.8 hectares (17 acres) owned by the Byrne family at Kiltipper Road, Tallaght.

The plan also draws on lands owned by adjoining landowners to ensure that a single overall vision for their collective lands is pursued.

Transportation 6.4.1: It is the policy of this Council that underutilised QBC’s should not be unavailable to other road users and therefore not be sterilised.

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That the Draft Development Plan be amended to replace the current proposed SLO 52 with the wording as contained in the current County Development Plan (SLO 75) on the Balrothery Estate, to also include the following wording, added on to “shall be limited to the density already in Balrothery” “and shall insure and have regard to the protection of residential amenity for the adjoining dwellings.”

Transportation 6.4.1: It is the policy of this Council that on completion of the LUAS F Line, LUAS to Lucan/Palmerstown that this line should feature in the County Development Plan.

Road Safety, Traffic and Parking: It is the policy of this Council to prioritise the safety of all those using schools in this County, particularly school-going children, and to make available the required funding for such safety measures.