COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 04, 2016

MOTION NO. 167

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

That this council supports Submission number 0011 Page 213 # 6, requesting the setting up of an apiary colony (bee keeping) in Waterstown Park, Palmerstown, through the addition of an SLO with a view to introducing more throughout the country over the life time of this plan. Managed Apiary colonies have huge potential for educational purposes as well as the obvious environmental benefits.

Motion: Cllr L O’Toole, Cllr G. O’Connell, Cllr P. Gogarty

REPORT:

Policy G1 Objective 2 of the Draft Plan 2016 -2022 seeks ‘To prepare and implement a South Dublin County Green Infrastructure Strategy during the lifetime of this plan that will form the basis for the identification, protection, enhancement and management of the Green Infrastructure Network within the County’. It is considered that the setting up of an apiary colony  within Waterstown Park, Palmerstown will be investigated during the preparation of the Green Infrastructure Strategy, which will be prepared during the lifetime of the Draft Plan 2016 – 2022 and also the Biodiversity and Heritage Plans which are currently underway.

Recommendation

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