COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPC

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

HEADED ITEM NO. 2

HEADED ITEM: P. Department

Report from Sub-Group on Rights of Way

REPLY:

At the meeting of the SPC on 17th February it was agreed that a sub group of the Committee be established to examine the rights of way issue in relation to the Development Plan process. The sub-group met on  the 19th March  and the 15th April  in County Hall. Mr Roger Garland met the group at the initial meeting to brief members on his views on the matter. The Group then examined the mapping of areas in the County, the wording in South Dublin Development/Draft Plans and the legislation in this regard.

It was agreed to recommend to the next meeting of the SPC :

(a) That the current Development Plan and Draft Plan supported existing, and the identification and creation of, new rights of way in so far as currently possible.

(b)That changes in the relevant legislation and/or other opportunites to maximise access to the countryside be actively monitored and be brought to the attention of the members during the life time of the Development Plan.