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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 53

MOTION: Councillor L. Dunne

To improve the appearance of already existing communities, before any further development of infills.

REPORT:

The insertion of an objective into the Draft Development Plan that seeks to limit further development within the County prior to the resolution of unrelated matters would be negative and restrictive. The proposed motion would adversely impact on the proper planning and sustainable development of the County including the statutory obligation to meet housing needs.

Public realm improvement projects will be carried out under the Villages Initiative, which is aimed at revitalising nine traditional villages in South Dublin County and making them the focal points for their communities. The motion could be amended to require the County Development Plan to support public realm improvements as part of infill developments”.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment.

Include an objective under Housing Policy 7 (Urban Design in Residential Developments) that requires the County Development Plan to support public realm improvements as part of infill developments.