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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 04, 2016

MOTION NO. 94

MOTION: Councillor J. Lahart

That the Development Plan 2016-20122 provides for the consideration and development of visually attractive and appropriately-sized visitor centres in county Parks such as Dodder Linear Park and Tymon Park – such centres to act as hubs for children’s playgrounds, farmers/craft/cottage industry markets and other activities and so enhance the visitor experience in our parks through the provision of services such as coffee docks and heritage/environmental and tourism information

REPORT:

It is considered that the intent of the proposed motion is provided for under the following policies objectives  in the Draft Development Plan 2016 – 2022;

 ET5 Objective 1:

To support the development of tourism infrastructure, attractions, activities and facilities at appropriate locations subject to sensitive design and environmental safeguards.

Policy HCL10 :

It is the policy of the Council to protect and enhance the visual, recreational, environmental, ecological, geological and amenity value of the Liffey Valley and Dodder Valley, as key elements of the County’s Green Infrastructure network.

HCL 10 Objective 9:

To support and facilitate the development of an interpretive/visitor centre within the Liffey Valley utilising existing buildings.

HCL 10 Objective 10:

To promote and support the development of a tourist amenity and educational/interpretive centre, such as a demonstration mill, within the Dodder Valley.

As the intent of the proposed motion is provided for under the policies / objectives above, it is considered that the wording of the proposed motion is not warranted within the Draft Plan.

Recommendation

No amendment required to the Draft Development Plan 2016 – 2022.