COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

MOTION NO. 35

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

Amend 1.2.13.1 by adding in after in general: “having due regard to the existing ambiance of the area”.

REPORT:

Section 1.2.13.i currently reads as follows:-

"In general, increased densities will be encouraged on residentially zoned lands and particularly in the following locations:

• Town centres

• Brownfield sites

• Public transport corridors

• Inner suburban/ infill

• Institutional lands

 

It is proposed to amend Section 1.2.13.i to read as follows:

In general, having due regard to the existing ambiance of the area, increased densities will be encouraged on residentially zoned lands and particularly in the following locations:

• Town centres

• Brownfield sites

• Public transport corridors

• Inner suburban/ infill

• Institutional lands

 Development is predicated on proper planning and sustainable development of the area and the concept of protecting the established character of the area is articulated in bullet point 5 of the strategy for housing in the County in Section 1.2.12 as follows:

Promote higher residential densities at appropriate locations where such development ensures a balance between reasonable protection of existing residential amenities and the established character of areas, and encompasses appropriate design and amenity standards, having regard to public transport infrastructure and guidelines on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas (2008).

Manager’s Recommendation:

The proposed motion should not be adopted.