COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
HEADED ITEM NO. 13
HEADED ITEM: P. Realm
Part 8 All Weather Pitch at Knockmitten
REPLY:
Report on Part 8 consultation process for the proposal to construct an All-Weather Pitch at Knockmitten, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on the site of the old Basketball Court and adjacent to the Community Centre and the recently constructed Play Space.
The proposed works primarily comprise the following:
- An all-weather pitch approximately 36 x 50m in size.
- The pitch will be floodlit to allow for evening use. The floodlighting will be designed to minimise the light spillage onto the surrounding residential area and the M50 motorway.
- It will be surrounded by a 2.4m high weldmesh type fence; topped with a 3.6m high ball stop net.
- Relocation of existing footpath to the north of the proposed pitch.
- The proposal may mean the relocation of the existing low voltage overhead powerlines.
- All ancillary works
It is proposed that the facility will be open until 10pm Monday to Friday and until 7pm on Saturday & Sunday.
The proposed has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC)
Please see attached CEO report on teh part 8 process; a summary is outlined below:
Prior to commencement of Part 8, the propsols were presented to the Clondalkin Area Committee Members on the 15th February 2017.
The proposed development and accompanying Appropriate Assessment report were placed on public display for the statutory period from Thursday the 16th of February 2017 to Friday the 31st of March 2017.
The closing date for receipt of written submissions was up to 4.30pm on Friday the 21st of April 2017 and were to be addressed in writing to: Senior Executive Officer, Environment Water and Climate Change Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 YNN5 or via South Dublin’s on-line consultation portal: http://consult.sdublincoco.ie
Copies of the plans and particulars of the proposed scheme were available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from Thursday the 16th February 2017 to Friday the 31st of March 2017 at the following locations:
- South Dublin County Council Offices, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 between the hours of 9:00 am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection and purchase)
- Civic Offices Clondalkin, 22 between the hours of 9:00 am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (4.30pm on Fridays). (Inspection only)
- Clondalkin Library, Clondalkin Library, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin D22 between the hours of 9:45 am – 8.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.45am - 4.30pm on Friday & Saturday. (Inspection only)
- Youth and Community Centre, Knockmitten, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. During opening hours. (Inspection only
- The plans and particulars can be viewed on the Council’s Public Consultation Portal website http://consult.sdublincoco.ie
- And submission were made via the portal above or by post to Senior Executive Officer, Environment Water & Climate Change Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 YNN5
Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated could be made in writing up to 4.30pm on Friday the 21st of April 2017.
A total of 3 submissions were received by 4.30pm on Friday 21st of April 2017; these submissions are summarised and responded to in the attached CEO report.
Following consideration of the submissions the Chief Executive is of the view that the issues raised by way of the submissions can be satisfactorily addressed during the detailed design stage and as outlined in the foregoing report.
Having regard to the nature and extent of the proposed project, it is considered that the proposed development is in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and the County Development Plan 2016-2022.
It is recommended that, as the proposal is in conformity with proper planning and sustainable development, that the Council proceed with the Part 8 proposal to construct an All-Weather Pitch at Knockmitten, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on the site of the old basketball court and adjacent to the Community Centre and the recently constructed Play Space.