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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

MOTION NO. 193

MOTION: Councillor P. Cosgrave

That this Council take into account when planning applications are received on lands of the curtilage and attendant ground of Protected Structures in this County that regard to:

1. The setting in its garden or parkland in that its setting in its environment should be preserved as much as the protected structure itself.
2. The setting of the Protected Structure with regard to its local environment i.e. wild life, flora and fauna.
3. The historical significance of its surrounding to the Protected Structure and to its local community.

REPORT:

Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000 deals with Architectural Heritage. Sections 51-80 deal with Protected Structures. In particular development plans must include objectives for the protection of such structures to ensure proper planning and sustainable development. Where a structure is protected, the protection includes the structure, its interior and the land within its curtilage and other structures within that curtilage (including their interiors) and all fixtures and features which form part of the interior or exterior of these structures. All works which would materially affect the character of a protected structure, or a proposed protected structure will require planning permission. The Planning and Development Act 2000 requires that a protected structure be of special interest under one or more of the following categories;

• Architectural;
• Historical;
• Archaeological;
• Artistic;
• Cultural;
• Scientific;
• Technical and
• Social

The ‘Architectural Heritage, Guidelines for Planning Authorities’, 2004 provides specific guidance to aid in the development management process and in assessing planning applications for protected structures.

In the assessment of all planning applications the Council must adhere to the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2007 and have regard to relevant Guidelines. The Draft Development Plan reflects this accordingly.

 Manager’s Recommendation:

 No change to the Draft Development Plan required.