COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Monday, September 06, 2010

HEADED ITEM NO. 9

HEADED ITEM:

Recommended deletion of Proposed Amendment PA070 which relates to Table 2.2.6 Long Term Road Objectives and proposes to delete  the Local Road objective ‘Extension to Esker Meadow View to meet Esker Lane’.

REPLY:

The movement framework for pedestrian’s and vehicles constitutes a vital part of any planning framework. Ease of movement in the form of safe secure pedestrian and vehiclular routes, the avoidance of cul de sacs, the encouragement of walking and cycling and the provision of reasonable parking facilities all serve to promote locations in terms of accessibility, permeability, connectivity and safety.

The provision of a link from Esker Meadow View to Esker Road offers significant benefits for the local movement framework under the aforementioned assessment criteria.

Manager’s Recommendation

It is recommended that the Local Road objective ‘Extension to Esker Meadow View to meet Esker Lane’ be retained in the Draft Development Plan, and that Proposed Amendment PA070 be omitted.