COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 238

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Co-signed Cllr Guss O Connell & Cllr. Paul Gogarty

Landscape and Open Space / Amenities 2.10

Pg. 78 Section 2.10.2 Proposed Open Spaces paragraph 3 Line 2

Amend as follows:

“The facilities in the main parks will be complemented by local play facilities including full size playing pitches, to be provided in the local open spaces.”

REPORT:

The Draft Planning Scheme fully supports the provision of active recreation uses including playing pitches.

Section 2.10 the Draft Planning Scheme requires a Parks and Landscape Strategy (PLS) for the entire lands to be submitted prior to the commencement of development on the lands.

The PLS will be a comprehensive framework setting out the overarching design details for the the strategic open spaces, local parks and squares, urban spaces and squares, strategic routes and local links.

One of the key elements to be included in the PLS will be details of active (which includes playing pitches) and passive recreation provision on the lands.

Table 2.10.1 Design Criteria for Open Spaces sets out the key components required for Griffeen Valley Park Extension, Barony Park north and south and the Grand Canal Park including larger scale active recreation (sports fields), amenity routes and SUDS features. Importantly, each of the levels of open spaces will provide active recreation relative to their size and scale.

As such, the PLS is considered to be the primary mechanism by which playing pitches and other active recreation uses will be identified and proposed for the lands. In terms of the number, dimensions and type of playing pitches, these will be designated in the most suitable locations, having regard to environmental sensitivity issues and SUDs measures.

It is considered that the intent of the motion is already covered in the Planning Scheme and the motion should therefore 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.

Appropriate Assessment Screening of Chief Executive’s Recommendation

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