COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 146

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

Clonburris SDZ

That all retail provision for amended zones and core retail areas be based on the attached amended Table 2.13.1 (linked to several motions) and that all other graphs, figures, tables and text be amended to reflect same.

REPORT:

This motion amends Table 2.13.1 Summary of Planning Scheme Tables of the DPS to demonstrate cumulative retail impact of the motions listed below. The amended table is attached to the motion.

The cumulative adoption of the motions increases the maximum retail from 21,520 sqm in the DPS to 36,300 sqm. The breakdown of the 36,300sqm would provide for a centre of 14,000 sqm at Kishoge and a centre of 19,000 sqm at Clonburris. As a guide on the scale, the Retail Study (2017) estimated that Clondalkin Town Centre has an existing retail provision of c13,500 sqm.

It is considered that this motion implements the content of the following motions and it recommended that they be considered in tandem:

M141 - Item 56792 (Cllr Gogarty) – Text changes to Section 2.5.4 including increasing quantum and type of retail at Kishoge and increasing area of Kishoge Core Retail Area. Motion provides for two District Centres.

M142 - Item 56565 (Cllr Gogarty) – Mapping Change to Function Concept Map (Figure 2.1.3) for Kishoge Core Retail Area.

M143 - Item 56596 (Cllr Gogarty) – Text change to Section 2.5.1

M144 - Item 56597 (Cllr Gogarty) – Text changes to the Key Principles in Section 2.5 Retail to reflect the increased status to District of Kishoge and mention both centres equally.  

M145 - Item 56599 (Cllr Gogarty) – text changes to Section 2.5.3, including increase in retail floorspace at Clonburris Retail Core

Please refer to the responses to the items above. The Chief Executive recommends that the proposed changes to the retail elements of the DPS, including Tables not be adopted.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the motion is not adopted.

Strategic Environmental Assessment of Chief Executive’s Recommendation

No interaction with Strategic Environmental Objectives.

Strategic Environmental Assessment of Proposed Motion

The motion is not consistent with provisions relating to retail in terms of the Retail Study prepared for the planning scheme, the South Dublin CDP 2016-2022 and the Retail Planning Guidelines. Altering this scheme to support this motion could give rise to effects in terms of existing viability of settlements such as Clondalkin and may negatively affect other retail elements included in the scheme. This could give rise to in combination and negative effects in terms of population and human health and material assets, particularly transport. It is not recommended that this motion is adopted

Appropriate Assessment Screening of Chief Executive’s Recommendation

No likely significant effects on European sites within the SDZ’s zone of influence are predicted.