COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
MOTION NO. 40
MOTION: Councillor C. King
1.2.14.vi (Infill Housing in Council Estates) Amend to include: "That this policy will only be pursued where in-depth consulation takes place with the relevant Communities concerned and when examining nearby alternative usable open space takes into account all age groups. This policy will be pursued in accordance with the same standards as apply to private Estates i.e building heights, building lines etc"
REPORT:
Section 1.2.14.vi of Draft Development Plan 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’). This policy will only be pursued where in-depth consultation takes place with the relevant communities concerned and when examining nearby alternative usable open space takes in to account all age groups. This policy will be pursued in accordance with the same standards as apply to private estates i.e building heights, building lines etc.
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.
Policy H6 provides general guidance on the acceptability of the development of infill housing in the County on Council owed land across any tenure. 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 proposed amendment to Policy H6 is not appropriate to the Development Plan but would be appropriate to Housing and Social Development SPC.
Manager’s Recommendation:
The proposed motion should not be adopted.