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That Section 0.3.11 on page 16 be amended as follows: Replace the 2nd sentence in the 1st paragraph with "In the preparation of this Development Plan the Council has ensured that the Plan complies with the Regional Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area and other regional plans and strategies.
That this Committee discuss with the aid of a report the ‘unfinished’ Loretto Abbey –protected structure - site in Rathfarnham with a view to ensuring that the community gain on this site is fully enforced in light of the current developments in the courts relating to the company responsible for this site. To state what action /claim SDCC can enforce to ensure that the community gain aspect on this site - one of the arguments used in securing planning permission on this site is fully realized (b) that the site landscaping plan – still outstanding – is completed to the satisfaction of SDCC immediately. Taking into consideration SDCC is the only body charged with ensuring community gain is utilized – to give a full report on the history - current status of nursing home proposals for this site (c) to state the amount of bond currently held by this council until all works are satisfactorily carried out. "
"That this Committee discusses - with the aid of an up to date report on the expected reopening date & redevelopment of the Ballyroan Community Centre and new Parish Centre."
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
(No Business)
New Works.
(No Business)
NEW WORKS
(No Business)
That the following amendment be made to Section 0.2 on page 11: amend the third bullet point after "This will entail the following:" to read "Supporting continuing agricultural activity in the west of the County, and facilitating new activities including market gardening."
Correspondence.
(None Received)
CORRESPONDENCE
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"That this Council discuss once again the Hermitage View/Ave roads access – to state if a reply has been received from the Bank of Ireland to have the land at Hermitage View/Hermitage Ave ceded to the council to enable SDCC to upgrade this road to a satisfactory standard – as developer constructed this road without planning permission and is now in liquidation."
"That this Committee discuss the problem residents in Orlagh Downs and Orlagh Lodge have with the large trees to the rear of their houses – now totally out of control and some dangerous, and that the following information be available in a coordinated report from Parks/Planning on this issue- raised previously by this councillor.
(a) Parks have stated ‘as far as parks are concerned the area is not in charge and is the responsible of the Developer? Or the residents? . Question:- if the rest of the estate is in charge why was this area not taken in charge at that time ?
(b) And to state where responsibility lies now? The residents cannot access this property and are not and cannot be expected to take responsible for those trees.
(c) Please outline what steps are being taken to have this problem rectified
(d) to name the developer concerned.
"That this Committee discuss the request from Fonthill Park Residents Association re closure of laneway."
"That this Council discusses the Willbrook Lawn open space issue – ensuring the new fence is located in the correct position as agreed at TRAC meeting of this council."
"That this Committee discuss with the aid of a full report on the current status - the re-alignment of the Knocklyon Road with a view to reinstating it as priority on the agenda for Roads – National & local funding taking into consideration it was due to commence this year - 35 years on the Agenda."
That on page 101 – 2.2.14, the section be re-written and divided into three sections:
A Walking and Cycling;
B Walking
C Cycling
In addition to material in the section the following should added: “
A Walking and Cycling
Also draft DLR – 12.1.12.
1 Walking and Cycling will be promoted by securing the development of a network of safe cycle routes and footpaths on new and existing roads and on routes reserved exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists.
2 New Walkways and cycle routes should be established on a legal and permanent basis.
3 Road safety for pedestrians and cyclists would be improved by lower speed limits and priority over motorised transport and by providing linear parks, footpaths, cycle paths and public lighting in towns and villages and Footpaths on the outskirts of towns and villages should be extended where appropriate, and adequate public lighting should be provided.
4 Develop linkages with walking and cycling trails such in adjoining counties.
5 Walking/Cycle Routes should be signposted/waymarked
6 Develop a network of rural footpaths, cycleways and bridle paths.
7 Allow rural landscape into urban landscapes through greenways and linear parks.
8 Protect and promote Greenways and consider designating them as public rights of way.
B Walking
1 National Trails Network, Slí na Sláinte and other defined walking trails and cycle routes should be listed
2 Work in partnership with local authorities in adjoining counties to provide a network of walking trails beyond the county boundaries.
3 Facilitate the provision of car parks for walkers at appropriate access points to amenities.
4 Research and map the existing network of traditional paths used for leisure purposes with the intention of determining the legal basis and status of their use.
5 The Council shall establish a Register of all walking routes and preserve protect and add additional walking routes.
7 Maps showing walking routes should be included.
C Cycling
Cycle routes should follow, in order or preference: Off-road tracks, quiet country roads, and regional or national roads.
And that the draft county plan is accordingly amended.
That on page 101 – 2.2.14 – penultimate paragraph, “ To respect the European Charter of Pedestrian Rights” be replaced by “ To comply with the European Charter of Pedestrian Rights(1998) as reproduced in Appendix 7.” And that the draft county development plan be amended accordingly.
That on page 136 – 2.5.8 an additional point be added: “A statement from operators that the development will not impinge on access to the countryside including public rights of way and walking routes” and that the draft county development plan is amended accordingly.
That on page 137 that a new policy “Policy EC 6: Hydro-Electricity” be added (with a consequent renumbering) and that the wording thereof should be taken from the Co Wicklow plan – 6.4.2 – page 76 and that the draft county development plan is amended accordingly.
That on page 137 – 2.5.11 – 3rd point that “and access to the countryside” be added and that the draft county development plan is amended accordingly.
That on page 154 - 3.2.14 the following paragraph should be added: “An important element of tourism is the availability of and the protection afforded to the county’s natural amenities, built and natural heritage and availability of country recreation as set out in Theme 4 – Sections 2 & 3 and many of the Specific Local Objectives on pages 222 to 226.” And that the draft county development is amended accordingly.