COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 04, 2016

MOTION NO. 121

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

Ash Park Estate, Lucan

To amend Map No. 1 to remove the marked stretch of cycle route through and along the eastern boundary of Ash Park Estate from Griffeen Valley Park to the Griffeen Way/Road roundabout.

Co-sponsored by Cllr. Casserly

REPORT:

It should be noted that all Cycle routes illustrated within the Draft Plan (and Cycle Network Plan) are indicative only.  The final route will be the subject to route section, detailed design and public consultation. 

Table 6.4 – Six Year Cycle Plan of the Draft Plan includes Route 7A, a Primary Route from Lucan to Palmerstown via Liffey Valley (linking to Dublin City Centre).  The route as shown in the Book of Maps is reflective of that shown within the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan (2013). The route crosses Griffeen Valley Park linking Haydens Lane to Griffeen Way.  Part of the route follows a series of interconnected green spaces between the Griffeen Glen, Elm and Ash Park Estates. 

To remove a single section of the route would leave Route 7A incomplete. An alternative route has been identified via the preparation of the Lucan Area Access Study along a liner park (and existing pathway system) between Griffeen Glen Park and Elm View.  This route could be continued to Griffeen Road, then turning north to relink with the route along Griffeen Way. 

Recommendation­

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment:

To amend Map No. 1 to reroute the marked stretch of cycle route through and along the eastern boundary of Ash Park Estate along the area of open space between Griffeen Glen Park and Elm View to Griffen Road, then turning north to relink with the route along Griffeen Way.