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Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
That South Dublin County Council, in conforming to the Dublin Waste Management plan which calls for one incinerator situated at Poolbeg, must also be cognisant of An Bord Pleanála's decision in relation to the Rathcoole Incinerator which in rejecting it stated:
"Having regard to the approval granted under section 175 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, for the facility at Poolbeg, it is considered that the additional facility as proposed would be in conflict with the integrated approach to waste management for the Dublin region as set out in the said Waste Management Plan and would therefore be contrary to the development plan of the area and to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area"
We submit if the SDCC Country Development plan for 2010-2016 stated that it precluded the provision of incinerators, including incinerators with waste recovery and/or energy production, in the 2010-2016 County Development Plan, that this would provide a clarification of the situation and the County's position. It would make it less likely for incinerator companies to ask for planning permission and therefore spare the Council and community groups the massive expense in time, effort, resources and money in addressing inappropriate proposals. This decision would also reflect the unity of feeling among all community and political groups and would be good for South County Dublin, and a most welcome move.
Therefore in brief, we submit that the manager take the following direction from the elected members in relation to the preparation of the next draft development plan for the county so that is states
"No further incinerators or thermal treatment or thermal energy solutions dependent on the burning or combustion of waste be situated in this County and that such facilities such as incinerators with waste recovery and/or energy production be specifically precluded in the County within the 2010-2016 County Development Plan."
In so doing we are particularly mindful of the spiraling increase in job losses throughout the country, the massive cost to the economy of the recent pork dioxin scare and the importance of protecting jobs in our indigenous equine and Agri-food sectors, which are critical employment and revenue sources now, and critical growth areas for our future.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
That South Dublin County Council, in conforming to the Dublin Waste Management plan which calls for one incinerator situated at Poolbeg, must also be cognisant of An Bord Pleanála's decision in relation to the Rathcoole Incinerator which in rejecting it stated:
"Having regard to the approval granted under section 175 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, for the facility at Poolbeg, it is considered that the additional facility as proposed would be in conflict with the integrated approach to waste management for the Dublin region as set out in the said Waste Management Plan and would therefore be contrary to the development plan of the area and to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area"
We submit if the SDCC Country Development plan for 2010-2016 stated that it precluded the provision of incinerators, including incinerators with waste recovery and/or energy production, in the 2010-2016 County Development Plan, that this would provide a clarification of the situation and the County's position. It would make it less likely for incinerator companies to ask for planning permission and therefore spare the Council and community groups the massive expense in time, effort, resources and money in addressing inappropriate proposals. This decision would also reflect the unity of feeling among all community and political groups and would be good for South County Dublin, and a most welcome move.
Therefore in brief, we submit that the manager take the following direction from the elected members in relation to the preparation of the next draft development plan for the county so that is states
"No further incinerators or thermal treatment or thermal energy solutions dependent on the burning or combustion of waste be situated in this County and that such facilities such as incinerators with waste recovery and/or energy production be specifically precluded in the County within the 2010-2016 County Development Plan."
In so doing we are particularly mindful of the spiraling increase in job losses throughout the country, the massive cost to the economy of the recent pork dioxin scare and the importance of protecting jobs in our indigenous equine and Agri-food sectors, which are critical employment and revenue sources now, and critical growth areas for our future.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
As a separate motion but complimentary motion to that on precluding incinerators in the County, we also submit the critical importance of enhancing our County's recycling and composting efforts and ensuring that South Dublin does not merely export its waste problem. We therefore submit the following policies be included within the Draft County Development Plan being prepared for South Dublin for the period 2010-2016.
. No contractual obligation over one year will be entered into by SDCC to provide waste to an incinerator - lest it negatively impact our flexibility to move toward more sustainable waste management.
. That the new County Development plan should include aggressive incremental targets to ensure that within the life of the plan - that we achieve the target that: No waste generated within the County that is recyclable or compostable will be incinerated in any location.
We note in so doing that the waste management plan currently takes precedence over the County Development Plan - but this is an important policy statement and expresses the wishes of the elected representatives of the County about how we will adapt to the said Waste Management Plan and behave in a sustainable way. We must find the means and the resources to manage our waste in a cost effective and sustainable way, and charge the county with this target.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
As a separate motion but complimentary motion to that on precluding incinerators in the County, we also submit the critical importance of enhancing our County's recycling and composting efforts and ensuring that South Dublin does not merely export its waste problem. We therefore submit the following policies be included within the Draft County Development Plan being prepared for South Dublin for the period 2010-2016.
. No contractual obligation over one year will be entered into by SDCC to provide waste to an incinerator - lest it negatively impact our flexibility to move toward more sustainable waste management.
. That the new County Development plan should include aggressive incremental targets to ensure that within the life of the plan - that we achieve the target that: No waste generated within the County that is recyclable or compostable will be incinerated in any location.
We note in so doing that the waste management plan currently takes precedence over the County Development Plan - but this is an important policy statement and expresses the wishes of the elected representatives of the County about how we will adapt to the said Waste Management Plan and behave in a sustainable way. We must find the means and the resources to manage our waste in a cost effective and sustainable way, and charge the county with this target.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
South Dublin County Council in conforming to the Dublin Waste Management plan which calls for one incinerator situated at Poolbeg, must also be cognisant of An Bord Pleanála's decision in relation to the Rathcoole Incinerator which in rejecting it stated:
"Having regard to the approval granted under section 175 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, for the facility at Poolbeg, it is considered that the additional facility as proposed would be in conflict with the integrated approach to waste management for the Dublin region as set out in the said Waste Management Plan and would therefore be contrary to the development plan of the area and to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area"
We submit if the SDCC Country Development plan for 2010-2016 stated that it precluded the provision of incinerators, including incinerators with waste recovery and/or energy production, in the 2010-2016 County Development Plan, that this would provide a clarification of the situation and the County's position.
It would make it less likely for incinerator companies to ask for planning permission and therefore spare the Council and community groups the massive expense in time, effort, resources and money in addressing inappropriate proposals.
This decision would also reflect the unity of feeling among all community and political groups and would be good for South County Dublin, and a most welcome move.
Therefore in brief, we submit that the manager take the following direction from the elected members in relation to the preparation of the next draft development plan for the county so that is states
. No further incinerators or thermal treatment or thermal energy solutions dependent on the burning or combustion of waste be situated in this County and that such facilities such as incinerators with waste recovery and/or energy production be specifically precluded in the County within the 2010-2016 County Development Plan.
In so doing we are particularly mindful of the spiraling increase in job losses throughout the country, the massive cost to the economy of the recent pork dioxin scare and the importance of protecting jobs in our indigenous equine and Agri-food sectors, which are critical employment and revenue sources now, and critical growth areas for our future.PROPOSED: Councillor Guss O’Connell
SECONDED: Councillor Shane O’Connor and Councillor Derek Keating
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
South Dublin County Council in conforming to the Dublin Waste Management plan which calls for one incinerator situated at Poolbeg, must also be cognisant of An Bord Pleanála's decision in relation to the Rathcoole Incinerator which in rejecting it stated:
"Having regard to the approval granted under section 175 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, for the facility at Poolbeg, it is considered that the additional facility as proposed would be in conflict with the integrated approach to waste management for the Dublin region as set out in the said Waste Management Plan and would therefore be contrary to the development plan of the area and to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area"
We submit if the SDCC Country Development plan for 2010-2016 stated that it precluded the provision of incinerators, including incinerators with waste recovery and/or energy production, in the 2010-2016 County Development Plan, that this would provide a clarification of the situation and the County's position.
It would make it less likely for incinerator companies to ask for planning permission and therefore spare the Council and community groups the massive expense in time, effort, resources and money in addressing inappropriate proposals.
This decision would also reflect the unity of feeling among all community and political groups and would be good for South County Dublin, and a most welcome move.
Therefore in brief, we submit that the manager take the following direction from the elected members in relation to the preparation of the next draft development plan for the county so that is states
. No further incinerators or thermal treatment or thermal energy solutions dependent on the burning or combustion of waste be situated in this County and that such facilities such as incinerators with waste recovery and/or energy production be specifically precluded in the County within the 2010-2016 County Development Plan.
In so doing we are particularly mindful of the spiraling increase in job losses throughout the country, the massive cost to the economy of the recent pork dioxin scare and the importance of protecting jobs in our indigenous equine and Agri-food sectors, which are critical employment and revenue sources now, and critical growth areas for our future.PROPOSED: Councillor Guss O’Connell
SECONDED: Councillor Shane O’Connor and Councillor Derek Keating
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
As a separate motion but complimentary motion to that (above on precluding incinerators in the County), we also submit the critical importance of enhancing our County's recycling and composting efforts and ensuring that South Dublin does not merely export its waste problem. We therefore submit the following policies be included within the Draft County Development Plan being prepared for South Dublin for the period 2010-2016.
. No contractual obligation over one year will be entered into by SDCC to provide waste to an incinerator - lest it negatively impact our flexibility to move toward more sustainable waste management.
. That the new County Development plan should include aggressive incremental targets to ensure that within the life of the plan - that we achieve the target that: No waste generated within the County that is recyclable or compostable will be incinerated in any location.
We note in so doing that the waste management plan currently takes precedence over the County Development Plan - but this is an important policy statement and expresses the wishes of the elected representatives of the County about how we will adapt to the said Waste Management Plan and behave in a sustainable way. We must find the means and the resources to manage our waste in a cost effective and sustainable way, and charge the county with this target.
PROPOSED: Councillor Guss O’Connell
SECONDED: Councillor Shane O’Connor and Councillor Derek Keating
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
As a separate motion but complimentary motion to that (above on precluding incinerators in the County), we also submit the critical importance of enhancing our County's recycling and composting efforts and ensuring that South Dublin does not merely export its waste problem. We therefore submit the following policies be included within the Draft County Development Plan being prepared for South Dublin for the period 2010-2016.
. No contractual obligation over one year will be entered into by SDCC to provide waste to an incinerator - lest it negatively impact our flexibility to move toward more sustainable waste management.
. That the new County Development plan should include aggressive incremental targets to ensure that within the life of the plan - that we achieve the target that: No waste generated within the County that is recyclable or compostable will be incinerated in any location.
We note in so doing that the waste management plan currently takes precedence over the County Development Plan - but this is an important policy statement and expresses the wishes of the elected representatives of the County about how we will adapt to the said Waste Management Plan and behave in a sustainable way. We must find the means and the resources to manage our waste in a cost effective and sustainable way, and charge the county with this target.
PROPOSED: Councillor Guss O’Connell
SECONDED: Councillor Shane O’Connor and Councillor Derek Keating
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
That the Development Plan include policies that prohibit the following;
(i) thermal treatment or thermal energy solutions dependent on the burning or combustion of waste to be situated in the County and that such facilities such as incinerators with waste recovery and/or energy production be specifically precluded in the County within the 2010-2016 County Development Plan.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
That the Development Plan include policies that prohibit the following;
(i) thermal treatment or thermal energy solutions dependent on the burning or combustion of waste to be situated in the County and that such facilities such as incinerators with waste recovery and/or energy production be specifically precluded in the County within the 2010-2016 County Development Plan.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
That contractual obligations of more than one year not be entered into by South Dublin County Council in order to focus and move forward to a more sustainable management of waste.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
That contractual obligations of more than one year not be entered into by South Dublin County Council in order to focus and move forward to a more sustainable management of waste.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
That the new County Development Plan should include aggressive incremental targets to ensure that within the life of the County Development Plan 2010-2016 that this Council would achieve the targets of full recycling and compostable methods and that no recycled or composted waste will be incinerated in any location.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
That the new County Development Plan should include aggressive incremental targets to ensure that within the life of the County Development Plan 2010-2016 that this Council would achieve the targets of full recycling and compostable methods and that no recycled or composted waste will be incinerated in any location.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
That given (a) the strategic importance of the effective implementation of the Regional Planning Strategy for the Dublin Metropolitan Area that provides for the consolidation of development into a compact urban form, based on enhanced public transport, which in turn largely depends on achieving a high quality built environment based on the principles of sustainable development and best practice in urban design, and (b) the strategic importance of transportation to economic activity and employment within the county, this Council directs the Manager to recognise the need for the control and management of the movement and parking of HGV type vehicles through or in residential or other environmentally sensitive areas within the county and to incorporate into the draft development plan a HGV management strategy, including the appropriate policies and objectives to prohibit, restrict or deter certain classes of such vehicles, given their environmental and safety impacts, including if appropriate the definition of cordon areas and the incorporation of suitable route choice measures in such a management strategy so as to minimise their use of residential streets or other environmentally sensitive areas such as location of schools.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
That given (a) the strategic importance of the effective implementation of the Regional Planning Strategy for the Dublin Metropolitan Area that provides for the consolidation of development into a compact urban form, based on enhanced public transport, which in turn largely depends on achieving a high quality built environment based on the principles of sustainable development and best practice in urban design, and (b) the strategic importance of transportation to economic activity and employment within the county, this Council directs the Manager to recognise the need for the control and management of the movement and parking of HGV type vehicles through or in residential or other environmentally sensitive areas within the county and to incorporate into the draft development plan a HGV management strategy, including the appropriate policies and objectives to prohibit, restrict or deter certain classes of such vehicles, given their environmental and safety impacts, including if appropriate the definition of cordon areas and the incorporation of suitable route choice measures in such a management strategy so as to minimise their use of residential streets or other environmentally sensitive areas such as location of schools.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Given that the County has been rapidly developed over a relatively short period of time and that many long established and traditional communities and villages have been subsumed into this development as a bye product of progress, often with new commuter routes feeding into and out of an infrastructure that was not designed to take such traffic, and given that this Council has had the foresight to invest significantly in the monitoring of traffic through and within the County, the members, now direct Management to prepare and make available a comprehensive traffic report that will
- Address the impact on the quality of life that “through” traffic is having on our citizens
- Identify undesirable levels of commuter and other outside traffic through residential areas
- Propose options for the re- routing of traffic away from schools and other sensitive areas
- Consider the impact of installing Bus/Public Vehicle Gates at certain locations throughout the County effectively providing “Cul-de-Sac” residential communities
- Provide ready access to national routes for motorised traffic for residents from our communities that will both minimise commuting distance and facilitate integration
that will guide the members in putting forward proposals aimed at improving and alleviating the serious traffic congestion that has emerged in the build environment throughout the County and in providing for future development in accordance with Government Guidelines and best practice.
PROPOSED: Councillor Guss O’Connell
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Given that the County has been rapidly developed over a relatively short period of time and that many long established and traditional communities and villages have been subsumed into this development as a bye product of progress, often with new commuter routes feeding into and out of an infrastructure that was not designed to take such traffic, and given that this Council has had the foresight to invest significantly in the monitoring of traffic through and within the County, the members, now direct Management to prepare and make available a comprehensive traffic report that will
- Address the impact on the quality of life that “through” traffic is having on our citizens
- Identify undesirable levels of commuter and other outside traffic through residential areas
- Propose options for the re- routing of traffic away from schools and other sensitive areas
- Consider the impact of installing Bus/Public Vehicle Gates at certain locations throughout the County effectively providing “Cul-de-Sac” residential communities
- Provide ready access to national routes for motorised traffic for residents from our communities that will both minimise commuting distance and facilitate integration
that will guide the members in putting forward proposals aimed at improving and alleviating the serious traffic congestion that has emerged in the build environment throughout the County and in providing for future development in accordance with Government Guidelines and best practice.
PROPOSED: Councillor Guss O’Connell
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
That it shall be a policy objective of this Council to encourage sustainable development, with any new planning permissions on existing or undeveloped residential or industrial sites incorporating stringent insulation and energy-efficiency targets while also facilitating the use of renewable technologies for heating and micro-generation of electricity.
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure
That it shall be a policy objective of this Council to encourage sustainable development, with any new planning permissions on existing or undeveloped residential or industrial sites incorporating stringent insulation and energy-efficiency targets while also facilitating the use of renewable technologies for heating and micro-generation of electricity.