At SCR 52: Tourism and Recreation That this be transferred to Theme 3 and should merit a separate sub-section and that it be subdivided into recreational activities common to both and tourism only provisions. That it should include the following policies from other chapters i.e. 3.2.14 & 15, 4.3.6 & 4.3.8 and a policy on Country Recreational Activities toinclude walking,cycling, mountainbiking, nature trails, bird watching, painting, photography, field studies, back-packing, orienteering, para- and hang- gliding, canoeing & kayaking, caving, swimming in waterways, wild camping, pony trekking, boating and archaeological guided walks.  Also, it should be cross-referenced to 2.2.14 - Walking and Cycling

To add the following policies to section 2.5.9:

Policy: It is the policy of the Council to prepare and adopt a county-wide Energy Action Plan for the County.  Such plan shall be drawn up and adopted by the Council within one year of the adoption of the County Development Plan. This plan shall identify future and current demand and include programmes to improve efficiency to reduce demand, to promote and increase the usage of renewable energy and ensure diversity of supply. This plan shall contain specific verifiable targets to be monitored and reported on annually to the elected members of the Council

Policy: It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of zero carbon housing in the County and in this regard to identify locations within the County to be designated as Green Zones, where such development can be prioritised.

Policy: It is the policy of the Council that the location of Green Zones shall be determined in accordance with the terms of a county-wide energy action plan to be prepared and adopted by the Council within one year of the adoption of the County Development Plan

Policy: It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of district heating networks throughout the County. Such networks to be powered from renewable sources such as geothermal, CHP or other suitable renewable fuels. This policy shall be implemented in accordance with the terms of a county-wide energy action plan to be prepared and adopted by the Council within one year of the adoption of the County Development Plan.

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

Under Specific Local Objectives, delete the objective entitled:  ‘2. Liffey Valley – Footpath and Cycleway’ it not being consistent with the provisions of the Special Amenity Area Order.

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”

This Council agrees to commit to adequate facilities for people with physical disabilities in swimming pools including the following:

(a) Adequately heated water.

(b) Adequate changing/ shower areas for both males and females.

(c) Chair lift facilities at the swimming pools with detatchable chairs.

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

In the Draft Development Planunder the section ‘Specific Local Objectives’, amend the objective entitled  :  ‘2. Liffey Valley – Footpath and Cycleway to read as follows:

“Pursue the restoration, effective protection, and connection to the Guinness Bridge in conjunction with Fingal County Council”

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.