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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
MOTION NO. 18
MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle
"That this Area Committee request the Manager to present a report on engagement with the new owners of lands at St. Edmundsbury; request the Manager to continue to engage with the owners on the possible opening-up of access along the river Liffey, including through provision of 'permissive routes'; and further requests that the owners be invited to meet with this Committee."
REPORT:
The new owners of the lands at St Edmundsbury took possession of the property on 1st November 2013. Representatives of the new owners have made contact with one of the Council's Senior Planners and both the Council's Architectural Conservation Officer, and with the Council's Heritage Officer to establish their obligations in relation to conservation and biodiversity. A brief synopsis of the development plan policies for the area has been provided. The representatives of the new owners indicated that they are broadly supportive of the current plan policies and that they do not envisage making any significant change to the use of the land. It will continue to be farmed. Two unoccupied residential properties that are Protected Structures are to be refurbished and made available for re-occupation. The lands are to be further examined and assessed by the new owners to address any hazards. Both the Conservation and Heritage Officers will continue to liaise with the new owners as requested or required. An invitation to meet with the committee can be extended as these initial contacts progress.