COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 12, 2015

MOTION NO. 22

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

Residential Density

That this Council directs the Chief Executive to require in the new Development Plan that the densities of new residential developments do not exceed those outlined in the 2009 Government guidelines on “Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas”.

Co-sponsored by Cllr. Emer Higgins, Cllr. Anne-Marie Dermody

REPORT:

In accordance with National and Regional development objectives contained in the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) and Regional Planning Guidelines (RPGs) and with Section 28 Guidance, the South Dublin County Council Development Pan 2016 – 2022 will seek to promote sustainable urban densities in South Dublin County, through consolidation within established areas and by promoting increased densities in proximity to transport nodes and town centres. Policies and objectives will be consistent with the requirements of the Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas (2009).

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted.