COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Monday, September 06, 2010

MOTION NO. 35

MOTION: Councillor J. Hannon

Motion also proposed by Councillors C. King, S. Crowe, C. Brophy, B.Lawlor, and Cllr M. Duff

That 1.2.52.v(a) Policy H33(A) be amended to read as follows:  “It is the policy of the Council to seek to ensure the long term viability of the rural communities of Glenasmole/Bohernabreena/Ballinascorney/Brittas and to this end, will facilitate applicants who wish to build a family home in their local area. Development proposals for new or replacement dwellings located within the areas of Glenasmole/Ballinascorney/Bohernabreena/Brittas will only be permitted on suitable sites where: 

• Applicants can establish a genuine need to reside in proximity to their employment (such employment being related to the rural community)     Or
• Applicants have close family ties with the rural community”

REPORT:

It is considered that this motion does not accord with the criteria for consideration at this advanced stage in the Development Plan adoption process, for the reasons set out below:

• The proposed addition to Policy H33(a) would constitute a material alteration to the plan which would have required public consultation, and which cannot be carried out at this late stage in the Development Plan process.
• Due to the material nature of the proposed alteration it is deemed not an amendment but a replacement policy that changes the entire nature of the policy.
• The proposed amendment would clearly conflict with an un-amended policy of the Plan Policy (H31) which sets out the criteria for determining new or replacement dwellings in this area and potentially other policies of the Plan.

Manager’s Recommendation:

That the motion cannot be considered at this point in the Development Plan process