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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 94

MOTION: Councillor S. Holland

Housing Policy 12: Public Open Space

To endeavour to include a play space in every new development (except retirement units etc.) - this need not be a traditional playground, but just a more modern area for recreation, eg tricycle tracks 

REPORT:

The provision of open space within housing developments is a specific requirement of the County Development Plan. There are numerous policies and objectives contained within the County Development Plan to ensure that the highest standards of open spaces are provided in tandem with development such as housing. For example in Section 2.3.2 it is the policy of the Council to ensure that all residential development is served by a clear hierarchy of high quality public open spaces that provides for active and passive recreation and enhances visual character, identity and amenity of the area. Specific reference should be made to the Implementation Chapter, Section11.3.0 iii Public Open Space/Children’s Play which details how these objectives can be realised, in particular “Children should have access to safe and secure outdoor play opportunities that are accessible from their homes. Children’s play areas include traditional playgrounds with formal play equipment and natural play spaces with natural features that promote informal play. Furthermore, “Development of 50 units or over shall include formal provision for children’s play in semi-private or public open spaces through provision of a Young Children’s Area for Play (YCAP), or a Local Equipped Area for Play (LEAP or a Natural Play Area.  

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted