COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Thursday, June 23, 2016

MOTION NO. 3

MOTION: Councillor V. Casserly

"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to examine the proposal by Woodview Heights residents for the incremental removal of the solid, masonry boundary wall between Dodsboro Road and the open space either side of the entrance to their estate and the replacement of the wall with railings so as to enhance visibility and passive surveillance of this open space and to eliminate the secluded areas currently created between the wall and adjoining trees given that there areas are regularly used for anti-social activity; with a view to commencing some initial works in 2017."

REPORT:

"The Public Realm Section is not aware of the proposal by Woodview Heights residents for the incremental removal of the wall and replacing it with a railing. The removal of the wall and replacing it with railings will result in the expenditure of significant resources and there is no guarantee that it will resolve the issue. It may be possible to avoid this course of action altogether by undertaking tree and shrub pruning/thinning works. The area will be inspected to determine the most appropriate course of action and if appropriate will be listed for consideration for works in the 2017 Tree Programme.

Residents should be advised that where they encounter or witness incidences of anti-social behaviour, these should be reported to An Garda Síochána who have the powers to enforce the law under the relevant Criminal Justice and Public Order Acts."