COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

HEADED ITEM NO. 66

To amend Section 4.3.7.xiii Policy LHA15 to read as follows (additional text in bold):

‘4.3.7.xiii  Policy LHA15: Heritage and Biodiversity Plan

It is the policy of the Council to support the objectives and actions of the South Dublin County Heritage Plan and to prepare a County Biodiversity Plan following public consultation, and within the lifetime of the plan.  This Plan will be set within the context of the National Biodiversity Plan, (2002).

In order to protect, strengthen and improve the biodiversity linkages within the County, as required by Article 10 of the Habitats Directive, the Council shall formulate a Green Network Plan or as part of the Biodiversity Plan indicating linkages between open space, sensitive habitats, river systems which shall incorporate walking routes and greenways. Any recommendations and outputs arising from the Green Network Plans for South Dublin County will be incorporated into the Development Plan.’