COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

MOTION NO. 102

MOTION: Councillor S. Crowe

That the Plan encourages and agrees to establish during its lifetime a forum to include more  local involvment in the planning process from local resident groups and their representatives.

REPORT:

The core principles of the Irish planning system are based on the common good and sustainable development, which are underpinned by the strength of local democracy, public participation and third party involvement in the planning system.

South Dublin County Council endeavours at all times to facilitate public participation and consultation and most recently, through The Big Picture, further developed the consultation process for new developments through reading, listening and seeing future developments and the the Development Plan Process. This exhibition centre provides access for all and an opportunity for residents to voice their views.

The Community Services Department through a wide range of projects including the RAPID Programme, the Social Inclusion Unit, Sports and Recreation and the Arts provides services to communities, helps build the capacity of local groups, empowers individuals and promotes participation in community activity through collaborative work with the statutory and voluntary agencies and community groups.

The Draft Development Plan, through Policy SCR2: Community Information and Consultation and Policy SCR3: Digital Methods of Communication and Participation addresses the issue of community participation.

Manager’s Recommendation:

It is recommended that this Motion not be adopted.