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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 12, 2015

MOTION NO. 159

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

Policy S16

That this Council directs the Chief Executive to include an appropriate policy in the new Development similar to the existing Policy S16 to strictly control the provision of takeaways, nightclubs and licensed premises, particularly new off-licences.

Co-sponsored by Cllr. Emer Higgins, Cllr. Paula Donovan, Cllr. Anne-Marie Dermody, Cllr. Colm Brophy

REPORT:

The policy and criteria for assessing takeaways, nightclubs and licensed premises can be strengthened to include consideration of cumulative effects, opening hours, proximity to venerable uses such as schools, noise, nuisance and general disturbance.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the motion is adopted.