COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

HEADED ITEM NO. 62

Add to an additional paragraph to Section 4.3.6 to read as follows (additional text in bold):

4.3.6 Natural Heritage and Biodiversity

South Dublin County has a rich and varied natural heritage including rivers, streams, the Grand Canal, trees and woodlands, forestry, hedgerows, geological features, and a wide range of protected species of flora and fauna. The protection and conservation of this natural heritage, and biodiversity, is an important role of the Council.  Some of this heritage is protected in designated sites such as the Special Amenity Area of the Liffey Valley, the County’s two Special Areas of Conservation and the County’s proposed Natural Heritage Areas.

S.10 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2007 requires that a Development Plan include objectives relating to the conservation and protection of the environment, including, in particular, the natural heritage and the conservation and protection of European sites and any other sites, which may be prescribed.

The Council will fulfil the requirements of the National Parks and Wildlife Service Appropriate Assessment of Plans and Projects in Ireland - Guidance for Planning Authorities (December 2009) for projects and plans.