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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 131

MOTION: Councillor P. Foley

There is a significant shortage of playing pitches in the county where past Development Plans have not estimated sufficiently future requirements. Given that obesity is such an issue we must be very mindful of this requirement and ensure that suitable quantities of parks / playing pitches are left for our communities.

REPORT:

There are over 90 playing pitches provided with the three County Metropolitan Consolidation Towns with additional private club facilities. There are 55 playing pitches distributed throughout the Consolidation Areas within the Gateway and 3-4 located within the Moderate Sustainable Growth Town and Small Towns with planned park provision in Newcastle. The Environment, Water and Climate Change Department is currently reviewing all the existing playing pitches within the County and analysing their usage such as frequency to establish how efficiently the space can be used in the future. This research is ongoing and it will highlight where supply is and where deficits are as well as inform future playing pitch provision where required.   The Plan to be amended to support the review of the County’s playing pitches.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment.