COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 62

MOTION: Councillor S. Holland

Housing Policy 11: Dwelling design

To make use of solar panels in any new developments, along the likes of those done recently in Belfast, to increase energy efficiency and cut energy bills for residents, leading to long term savings.

REPORT:

As detailed in Energy Chapter 10, All new homes constructed under current Building Regulations must reach an energy performance equating to an A3 Building Energy Rating (BER) standard and there are specific requirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and CO2 emissions. The regulations also prescribe that a reasonable proportion of the energy consumption to meet the energy performance of a dwelling is provided by renewable energy sources and this provides a number of options such as ground source heating, solar heating and wind energy. Renewable energy sources can therefore be tailored to the needs of the home in a manner that responds to its surrounding context such as location, site size, dwelling size, visual impact and orientation.

It is recommended that the motion be amended to require new residential developments to take account of energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities, including solar energy.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment.

Housing Policy 11: Dwelling Design

Require new residential developments to take account of energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities, including solar energy.