COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
MOTION NO. 36
MOTION: Councillor E. Tuffy
Section 1.2.14.vi Policy H6, add the following paragraph, after "in close proximity":
"A Local Area Plan will be drawn up and adopted to control any such proposed infill development, where the area of land considered for development is greater than 2 hectares."
REPORT:
Section 1.2.14.vi currently reads as follows:
Policy H6: Inner suburban/ infill Densities on Council Owned Land
It is the policy of the Council to identify sites for small-scale infill housing development on lands in Council ownership which are no longer considered appropriate for retention as open space and/or recreational areas (i.e. lands subject to zoning objective ‘F’).
These are areas of open space in some estates which are of little amenity value due to their size, location or configuration. Open spaces which are not overlooked by housing can also become the focus of anti-social behaviour. The Council will identify suitable sites for appropriate infill development, having regard to protection of the amenity of existing residents, and the availability of alternative useable space in close proximity.
It is proposed to amend the policy as follows:
Policy H6: Inner suburban/ infill Densities on Council Owned Land
It is the policy of the Council to identify sites for small-scale infill housing development on lands in Council ownership which are no longer considered appropriate for retention as open space and/or recreational areas (i.e. lands subject to zoning objective ‘F’).
These are areas of open space in some estates which are of little amenity value due to their size, location or configuration. Open spaces which are not overlooked by housing can also become the focus of anti-social behaviour. The Council will identify suitable sites for appropriate infill development, having regard to protection of the amenity of existing residents, and the availability of alternative useable space in close proximity. A Local Area Plan will be drawn up and adopted to control any such proposed infill development, where the area of land considered for development is greater than 2 hectares.
The development of any Council owned land would be subject to the following:
- Any development by the local authority is subject to the requirements set out in Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 which includes provision for third party submissions and observations;
- The disposal of land which is held by a local authority is subject to procedures set out under S.183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, which allows for conditions to be attached to the disposal of the land; and
- Development by a private developer on lands disposed of by the local authority would be subject to the criteria set out in the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2007 which includes provision for third party submissions and observations.
It is considered that sufficient control over the development of Council owned land is provided through the mechanisms set out above. However, in the event that the Elected Members wish to amend Policy H6 it is suggested that the requirement for a plan to be carried out on the land be in the form of an Approved Plan.
Manager’s Recommendation:
The proposed motion should not be adopted.
However, should the motion be adopted the language should be amended to read as follows:
An Approved Plan will be drawn up and adopted to control any such proposed infill development, where the area of land considered for development is greater than 2 hectares.