COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 04, 2016

MOTION NO. 80

MOTION: Councillor J. Lahart

That the Development Plan 2016-20122 reflects the future need for an additional Garda Station to serve the Citywest area which will be greatly expanded (to the size of a combined Kilnamangh and Kingswood area)

REPORT:

The identification of specific sites for Garda Stations is beyond the scope of the strategic land use function of the County Development Plan. It is noted, however, that The Fortunestown Local Area Plan was adopted in May 2012 by South Dublin County Council having undergone an extensive public consultation programme. The Local Area Plan relates to an extensive area of lands that are undeveloped and zoned for development in the Citywest and Saggart area (144 hectares – 356 acres). The statutory Local Area Plan incorporates a comprehensive series of strategies and objectives in relation to Accessibility and Movement; Green Infrastructure; Land use; and Built form. These strategies are based around maximising accessibility and use of the Red Luas Line and identifies a community infrastructure including a Garda Station. These facilities are included as part of the LAP phasing requirements.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.