COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor M. Ward

Cathaoirleach's Business

"In light of the plan to develop the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone that this committee asks the Chief Executive to develop a comprehensive local area plan for Balgaddy to be delivered in parallel with the development of the SDZ. This plan would look to revitalise and upgrade Balgaddy to a standard in keeping with its future new neighbours."

REPORT:

The lands in Balgaddy are substantially developed and large scale future development is not anticipated in the coming years. The Local Area Plans Guidelines for Planning Authorities 2013 (DECLG) advise that the decision to prepare a local area plan should “… take on board criteria such as the degree to which major development is anticipated … and the need to focus resources in using the local area plan process for areas where major alterations to the built environment are anticipated”. 

Within the context of the Local Area Plans Guidelines for Planning Authorities 2013 (DECLG), the preparation of a Local Area Plan for Balgaddy is not considered to be a priority. In the context of major alterations to the built environment that are anticipated for that general area, it is noted that the Draft Planning Scheme for Clonburris Strategic Development Zone for the undeveloped zoned lands to the south of Balgaddy is on public consultation and includes for pedestrian/cycle permeability links to Balgaddy. 

Similar to other established residential communities in the County, any future proposals for development will be assessed through the Development Management functions of the Planning Authority or a Part 8 application, having regard to the policies and objectives of the County Development Plan (CDP). This includes any works in relation to the public realm and/or existing social housing.