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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Monday, April 20, 2009

MOTION NO.31

MOTION: Councillor D. Corrigan

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.

REPORT:

More efficient use of energy and the use of renewable technologies for heating and micro-generation of electricity are generally seen to be key components of an emerging climate change adaptation strategy. However, the implementation of higher specification insulation standards are primarily a matter to be administered under building regulations.

 Manager’s Recommendation:

It is recommended that the motion be adopted with amendments as follows:

“That it shall be a policy objective of this Council to encourage and promote sustainable development, including the incorporation of higher specification insulation and energy-efficiency standards in all new development while also facilitating the use of renewable technologies for heating and micro-generation of electricity consistent with proper planning and sustainable development".