COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 149

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Section 2.6.1 Introduction

Add in the following at end of Line 1:

“and light industry “                                           

Co-signed Cllr Guss O Connell & Cllr Paul Gogarty

REPORT:

The Chief Executive recommends that the motion be adopted and light industry is added.

Line 1 of Section 2.6.1 Introduction of the Draft Planning Scheme states:

 ‘The Planning Scheme predominantly provides for residential development across the designated lands, however, it is considered that there is significant potential for commercial and economic activities, including office, hotel and leisure’

Having regard to the location of the SDZ lands, it is considered that there is significant potential for light industry development. It is noted that Industry – Light is Permitted in Principle in Mixed Use areas under Section 2.1.3 of the DPS, however, as noted in the response to Item 56823, the DPS targets employment uses integrated into the urban environment.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the motion is adopted.

  

Strategic Environmental Assessment of Chief Executive’s Recommendation

No interaction with Strategic Environmental Objectives.

Appropriate Assessment Screening of Chief Executive’s Recommendation

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