COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 315

MOTION: Councillor F.N. Duffy

Page 160 10.1 Energy –

Include additional E2 Objective 5:

Identify existing public rights of way and walking routes and prohibit development which would interfere with them or with access to the countryside or recreational amenity.

Co-signed by Cllrs Paul Gogarty, Deirdre O'Donovan, Guss O'Connell, Dermot Richardson, Francis Timmons, Liona O'Toole, Ronan McMahon & Dermot Looney

REPORT:

Energy Policy E2 relates to the implementation of the recommendations of the South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA). The SEDA analyses and maps energy information across sectors in South Dublin County, including heat density, energy demand and costs across sectors. The SEDA contains a number of key findings including priority areas for district heating, clusters of high energy users in the commercial sector and identifies opportunities to lower fossil fuel use and use renewable energy alternatives. It is recognised that the measures listed in the South Dublin SEDA should be carried out in accordance with environmental safeguards and the protection of natural and built heritage features, including walking routes and associated amenities, including views and prospects.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment and the following objective is added under Energy Policy 2:

‘To ensure that the recommendations of the South Dublin SEDA are carried out in accordance with environmental safeguards and the protection of natural or built heritage features, biodiversity and views and prospects’