COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEASSOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
HEADED ITEM NO. 54
New Policy:
To introduce a new policy after Section 3.2.9.ix to read as follows:
‘3.2.9.x Offices over 1,000 m2 in EP2 areas
It is the policy of the Council that offices over 1,000 m2 in EP2 areas shall be considered in areas where the planning authority is satisfied that there is sufficient public transport provision and the scale of the office reflects the existing scale and layout of the existing area. Underground car parking will not be considered appropriate for such uses in EP2 locations.’
To amend the Zoning Objective Matrix to indicate that Offices over 1,000 m2 are ‘Open For Consideration’ subject to the above policy.
Reason
A significant issue arising from the public consultation is the non-permitting of offices over 1,000m2 in EP2 areas. Having reconsidered this matter it is recommended that this use should be moved to open for consideration subject to the inclusion of additional policies that give guidance on future consideration of proposals. The purpose of this policy is to allow for appropriate proposals to be considered but not to undermine more suitable locations in EP1 areas or town centre locations. The policies generally reflect those in the current County Development Plan. This view has been taken notwithstanding the view of the SEA that suggests that such a measure would require a mitigating measure that the restriction of development in sites which are not served (within 400 walkband) by high quality public transport such as Metro or Luas, and restriction on car parking spaces permitted in order to make public transport the only available option.
Recommendation
That the new policy be adopted.