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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

MOTION NO. 50

MOTION: Councillor C. Keane

That the following amendment be included in the written statement:-

1.2.20.i Policy H12: Conservation of Existing Housing Stock

Add after character – culture & historical

REPORT:

Section 1.2.20.i of the Draft Development Plan reads as follows:

 

Policy H12: Conservation of Existing Housing Stock

It is the policy of the Council to conserve the existing housing stock of the County wherever possible. Replacement dwelling units will be considered taking into account the character of the area and scale of proposed development.

The motion proposes to amend Policy H12 as follows:

Conservation of Existing Housing Stock

It is the policy of the Council to conserve the existing housing stock of the County wherever possible. Replacement dwelling units will be considered taking into account the character, culture & historical, of the area and scale of proposed development.

 

The wording of Policy H12 allows for a broad interpretation of the character of the area including the cultural and historical nature of a place, as well as any other aspects deemed relevant such as architectural typology, materials, building plots etc. The result of the proposed wording change may in fact restrict the interpretation of the character of an area and therefore it is considered inappropriate.

Manager’s Recommendation:

The proposed motion should not be adopted.