COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 04, 2016

MOTION NO. 78

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

Motion - Cllr Guss O'Connell, Cllr Paul Gogarty, Cllr Liona O'Toole

That it be an objective of the 2016-2022 CDP in line with 0139 and 0177 that the executive work with Esker Boxing Club, Palmerstown Boxing Club and other stakeholders to provide permanent suitable premises where these and similar clubs can where feasible, co-locate, in purpose build premises.

REPORT:

Policy C1 of the Draft Plan 2016-2022 includes objectives to support the provision of new and improved community facilities in established areas of the County, the provision of community facilities in developing areas in tandem with residential development, and the clustering of facilities such as community centres, sports and leisure facilities and open spaces to create multi-purpose community hubs. In addition, Policy C7 includes objectives relating to the promotion and support of developing minority sports with indoor and outdoor spaces for same, and the provision of permanent spaces for well-established sports clubs in the County. The identification of specific sites or allocation of premises for such uses or named clubs, however, is beyond the scope of the strategic land use function of the County Development Plan.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.