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In accordance with Page 876 of submission SD-C195-253 Energy - To insert an Objective "To encourage and support small to medium scale wind energy developments in industrial and business parks and small-scale wind energy community developments for residential needs, in appropriate locations to serve on-site energy use and feedback of surplus to the national grid"
Chapter 2, page 211, Submission SD-C195-68 - This motion proposes that the Rathcoole Lands Land Use Concept, specifically Appendix 2A, pg 14 of the CE Report (which proposes both Res-N and OS-Open space/GAA site zoning of a section of Rathcoole Peoples Park Amenity lands), is redrafted so that it retains the large 4Ha section of the Rathcoole Peoples Park as OS (Open Space), as it consists of a well used Council Sports pitch (both training and matches), significant Annex I Habitat 6510 Lowland Hay Meadow, historical walkways/right-of-ways linking Rathcoole/Swiftbrook Mills/Saggart/The Lugg, has Camac River corridor and hedgerows. (See Fig 1 below)
Outcome:
Retaining the large 4Ha section of the Rathcoole Peoples Park as OS (Open Space) will result in c. 0.72ha currently proposed to be zoned Res-N (new residential) as per Appendix 2A of the CE report to be zoned as Open Space as per the attached map.
Chapter 2, page 211, Submission SD-C195-68 - To retain the existing location for the school site within the DOE owned lands in Rathcoole in its current position (as per the Draft Plan) subject to a wider assessment relating to the suitability of the currently proposed site (as per Appendix 2A Lands Framework Concept and Zoning Proposals) for development in the context of its location adjacent to the Rathcoole Woodlands and identified Annex 1 habitats.
Reason:
In the first instance any development within the SDCC and DOE lands has the potential to severely impact upon the integrity of the Annex 1 habitats including the Alluvial Woodlands (91E0) within the Rathcoole Woodlands site and the lowland hay meadow within Rathcoole Park. The CE is reminded that the Council's own ecological assessment (Appendix 2B) concluded that 'overall the site is currently considered to be of County ecological importance for its mosaic of Annex I (priority) habitats, species-rich semi-natural habitats, heritage value hedgerows, wetland habitats and mosaic of wooded and non-wooded semi-natural habitats which are rare in County Dublin'. Therefore, it is highly likely that that proposed layout within the Land Use Concept document would have a detrimental impact upon the protected habitats and overall woodland habitat.
It is recommended that the Council overturn their proposed Res-N zoning in the absence of substantial evidence-based documentation which may suggest otherwise.
It is noted that the compensatory measures identified by CE in terms of a net gain of new alluvial woodlands relates to existing 'gap' areas in the woodlands which is proposed to be protected under the RU zoning objective. It is not considered that this constitutes as a satisfactory mitigation measure for the loss of woodlands to the east considering these 'gaps' are part of the wider Woodland habitat and are entirely unsuitable for any other use beyond continued re-wilding due to their location centrally within the woodland and adjacent to Annex 1 habitats.
However, should it be determined based on substantial evidence-based studies that areas of the SDCC and DOE lands are suitable for development, it is considered that the delivery of the school building is currently of greatest priority considering the Rathcoole Educate Together School is currently located within a temporary building. The viability of the school should not be reliant on the SDCC residential development and should have the potential to be developed in the event that the SDCC residential development is delayed or not deemed appropriate.
There are significant concerns that the re-location of the school site will result in significant delays for the development of a new primary school building in Rathcoole which is required for the established Educate Together School which operates in a temporary location on Fortunestown Lane. In the context of the grant of permission for the post primary school (Reg. Ref. SD19A/0393), there is a real possibility that at short notice the existing Educate Together School may not have a guaranteed location for a subsequent school year as has occurred to other schools located within temporary buildings in the wider County Dublin. At present, it is highly likely that children of residents of Rathcoole who are enrolled in the Rathcoole Education Together school will not have the opportunity to attend a permanent school building within Rathcoole Village for the entirety of the lifetime of their primary school going years. Furthermore, in the event that an alternative temporary location is required, there are concerns that this may not be within the immediate locality thereby requiring Rathcoole residents to travel further to drop their children to school.
It is considered that the proposed land swap will result in substantial delays for the development of a school building and consider that the existing DOE owned site should be retained for its originally intended school use. The proposed land swap presents the potential for legal complications requiring full agreement between both parties and the likely delays this may cause.
In this regard, it is requested that the CE clarify the extent of discussions or agreement with the DOE relating to the proposed land swap. The masterplan as proposed will re-locate the school site centrally within the SDCC lands. The new school site is therefore entirely reliant on the delivery of the SDCC development and is not viable should the SDCC scheme be substantially delayed. The retention of the school site within the existing DOE lands has greater potential to proceed in the near future subject to suitability in the context of the Woodlands and opens up the potential for a phased form of development.
Ref SD-C195-180 Page 289 To Change the Zoning on the Small site (.56ha) identified on submission SD-C195-180, from RU to EE to tie in with EE zoning on neighbouring property
Ref SC-C195-222 Page 859 To include a new objective 2022-2028 County Development Plan in line with the provisions of the current County Development Plan 2010 – 2016 as set out under HCL10 Objective 10 to read "To promote and support the development of a tourist amenity and educational/interpretative centre, such as a working demonstration mill, within the Dodder Valley"
Motion: 'That this Council retain the proposed 'RES' zoning for Cooldrinagh Lane as per the draft South Dublin Development Plan zoning map. This includes the amendment of the existing 'Rural and Agriculture' (RU) zoning to 'Existing Residential' (RES), to facilitate land use which is consistent with the existing settlement pattern in this particular area and remains consistent with National Planning Policy. Local Objective CS11 SL01 Submission SD-CD195-227 Recommendation 5, CE Report Core Strategy, Pg 38. Submitted by Cllr Ed O'Brien and Cllr Vicki Casserly
To retain the Draft Plan zoning of 'RES-N' - 'To provide for new residential communities in accordance with approved area plans' on lands to the southwest of Rathcoole which have been recommended for rezoning to ‘RU’ - 'To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agricultural' arising from recommended changes by the Office of the Planning Regulator
SD-C195-212 Page 762 To insert an Objective COS4 - Objective 19 To ensure that all public all-weather pitches provided by South Dublin Co Co, cater for all team sports and are large enough to cater for a full size GAA pitch.
IE13 Objective 1: Chapter 11, Submission no. SD C195 20, Page 917 To prohibit all new development involving human occupancy in the Inner Public Safety Zones at Weston and Casement Aerodromes as identified on the Development Plan maps. Amend to: 'To prohibit new development which would involve additional human occupancy within the Inner PSZ Zones at Weston and Casement Aerodromes as identified on the Development Plan maps.'
Motion in names of Cllrs Paul Gogarty, Liona O'Toole, Guss O'Connell
This motion relates to CSO10 SLO1 in the Draft Plan and submissions by all named individuals and groups commencing with SD-C195-68 Peter Meighan on page 211 of the CE Report with recommendation commencing on page 216.
Motion To amend CE Recommended Amendments to the Zoning Map for Rathcoole lands, pages numbered 216 and 217 of full CE Report by: • Rezoning 0.25 ha of new residential along the north perimeter to 0.25 ha rural, retaining access • Changing proposed rezoning of the area identified as 2.4 ha immature woodland on page 9 of rathcoole-land-use-concept-and-zoning, Existing Condition and Constraints Map from new residential to rural. This area has been confirmed as alluvial woodland by a survey plot (see Hodd report). (documentation with maps and images attached)
In the names of P Gogarty, G O'Connell, L, O'Toole Ref SD-C195-248 Four Districts Woodland Habitat Group and others, Chief Executive's Report Chapter 2: Core Strategy and Settlement Strategy, Residential Zoning Submission - Rathcoole Woodlands, pages 211-217 That this Council rezones the entire area of CS10 SLO1 as a High Amenity Area. (Documentation attached)
Chapter 2, page 33, Submission ref. SD-C195-227 - That the manager agrees to rezone the entire area of CS10 SL01 as a High Amenity Area.
Rezone lands at Green Lane, Rathcoole, ( C. 2.6 ha ) from Objective 'RU'-'To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agricultural' to Objective 'RES-N' -, 'To provide for new residential communities in accordance with approved area plans' and include an SLO to read ‘Development of this land will be progressed in tandem with the transfer of 3.2 hectare ( 8 acres ) to Rathcoole Community Council for community facilities and an additional SLO to read :-“Development of this land will be progressed in tandem with the delivery of a new relief road infrastructure as a replacement road to Whitehouse Lane from the N7 junction to a proposed roundabout at Johnstown Road together with extended bus route and bus lane along Kilteel Road”
Motion: In the names of Cllrs Paul Gogarty, Guss O'Connell, Liona O'Toole Reference: SD-C195-222 Tallaght Community Council, page 569 Amend H10 Objective 3 to read: To ensure that new housing units, including apartments, provide enough space to allow residents to work from home.
"That the Chief Executive assist with issues in Whitton Avenue, Clondalkin, inc. but not limited to street lighting, internet access, pot holes. When will the estate be taken in charge?"
Motion in the names of Cllr Liona O'Toole, Guss O'Connell, Paul Gogarty RE: submission SD-C195-74 Page 272 (Kilsaran Lands, Lucan from RU to EE) This committee agrees with the submission made SD-C195-74 Page 272 to change the zone from RU to EE and does NOT agree with the CE recommendation as stated in the report.
Motion in the names of Cllr Liona O'Toole, Guss O'Connell, Paul Gogarty Re: submission SD-C195-151 (AshPark) That this committee does NOT accept the CE recommendations as stated against submission SD-C195-151 page 187
That this committee agrees to work with Lucan Festival Committee and local businesses to provision for the installation of festive lights along Main Street Lucan, from the Griffeen River bridge to the roundabout at Lucan Bridge, a distance of roughly 450 metres.
Motion in the names of Cllrs Paul Gogarty, Guss O'Connell, Liona O'Toole Ref: SD-C195-256 Department of Education & Skills Page 793 - multiple submissions regarding school place provision based on Census 2016 and current population projections That a new Policy COS8(c) be created: To review school site provision in the Development Plan, following the publication of full Census 2022 results, cross referencing with class size allocations being used during the period in question, engaging with the Department of Education and Skills, the Elected Members and through submissions by education stakeholders and the general public so as to ensure accurate and adequate school provision requirements are identified and provided for primary and post primary schools at suitable locations.
Motion in the names of Cllrs Paul Gogarty, Liona O'Toole, Guss O'Connell Ref: SD-C195-256 Department of Education & Skills Page 791 To amend the CE Recommendation creating a new COS8 Objective 11 by adding the following after "feasible": ", while not diminishing the need for other facilities within the school grounds that could be shared with the community outside school hours as per COS8 Objective 8". to read COS8 Objective 11: To promote and support the use of public sports facilities by urban schools, during school hours, where feasible, while not diminishing the need for other facilities within the school grounds that could be shared with the community outside school hours as per COS8 Objective 8."