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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Monday, September 06, 2010

HEADED ITEM NO. 26

HEADED ITEM:

Recommended deletion to Proposed Amendment PA163 which relates to a proposed New LZO as follows:

 Hazelhatch- Residential Marina Village

“Facilitate the development of a Residential Marina Village at Hazelhatch subject to an Approved Plan.”

REPLY:

It is considered that the framework plan which will be prepared under Local Zoning Objective 3. Rail Corridor- Framework will set out sequential development along the rail corridor providing for the development of existing zoned lands in accordance with the core strategy of the Draft Plan which aims to provide a more consolidated and compact urban form for the County. It is considered that the inclusion of this objective would be inappropriate for this plan period.

The following SEA Assessment is noted.The Grand Canal is one of the primary biodiversity corridors in the Council area and as such should be afforded a high level of protection. The creation of a residential marina could impact on the canal structure, and require the enlargement and breaching of the canal walls, while disposal of effluent and grey water may pose a problem for the currently pristine water quality in the canal. The development may also impact on the rural aspect of the canal, and would conflict with policy.

 On the basis of the submissions received and the views expressed by the Manager that such a proposal is inconsistent with the core strategy of the Draft Plan, it is considered that this LZO should be removed.

 Manager’s Recommendation

It is recommended that  Proposed Amendment PA163 Hazelhatch- Residential Marina Village be omitted from the Draft Plan.