COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

MOTION NO. 231

MOTION: Councillor E. Tuffy

That on page 215 – Policy LHA27 - 2^nd paragraph  “non-noise generating activities” be added after “other” on 6^th line and that the Draft County Development Plan be amended accordingly.

REPORT:

It is considered that it the term “non-noise generating activities” is immeasurable.

4.3.9.vi Policy LHA27: Slade Valley Amenity states that “it is the policy of the Council to conserve the attractive rural environment of the Slade Valley area and to Recognise the Slade Valley as a place of special interest with an emphasis on its potential for tourism through the promotion of such activities as fishing, walking, pony trekking, art, nature studies and other appropriate activities and”

It is considered that the policy be amended to read “Recognise the Slade Valley as a place of special interest with an emphasis on its potential for tourism through the promotion of appropriate activities such as fishing, walking, pony trekking, art, nature studies and other suitable activities.”

Manager’s Recommendation:

It is recommended that this motion is not adopted but that Policy LHA 27 point one be amended to read as follows

 “Recognise the Slade Valley as a place of special interest with an emphasis on its potential for tourism through the promotion of appropriate activities such as fishing, walking, pony trekking, art, nature studies and other suitable activities.”