COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE 2
Monday, November 26, 2007
HEADED ITEM NO 6.
Report on Satellite Dishes
During the debate at the Area Committee meeting of 22nd October last on a motion proposed by the Cathaoirleach Cllr Marie Corr, the members of the Committee expressed concern at the proliferation of satellite antennae and dishes on the various apartment developments in the Tallaght area. In order to address this issue the Planning Enforcement section has taken the following steps:
1. A letter has issued to 25 Management Companies, advising that the erection of such dishes is subject to planning requirements.
2. A letter has issued to 50 companies who provide and/or install satellite dishes, again advising of the planning requirements.
3. Following an inspection of Westend Gate development some time ago, it was established that there were 9 dishes erected on the facade of various apartments within the development. Warning letters issued to the apartment occupants in relation to these dishes, but no response was received. The management company, Abacus Property Management Ltd, has been contacted regarding these. A further inspection will be carried out to identify any additional dishes erected since the previous inspection.
4. Inspections will be carried out on the following developments during the coming weeks to identify the precise number and location of any satellite dishes, and the matter will be pursued with the appropriate management companies.
West Park Gate, Tallaght,
Old Bawn Court, Tallaght,
The Exchange Tallaght,
It is considered that the best course of action to take to succeed in having these dishes removed is to deal directly with the management companies concerned. If however this approach does not produce the desired result, the usual enforcement proceedings through the courts will be employed.