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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 246

MOTION: Councillor E. Higgins

That the SDZ be amended to include a specified list of amenities that will be delivered in each of the Development Zones under the Parks and Landscape Strategy; and that play spaces and multiuse games areas, playing pitches, cricket pitch, and open water sports be included in the overall list which should clearly set out phasing of delivery.

Cllrs Emer Higgins, Vicki Casserly, William Lavelle, Kenneth Egan, Paula Donovan, Brian Lawlor and Conor McMahon

REPORT:

The Draft Planning Scheme fully supports the provision of active recreation uses including play spaces, multi use games areas, and playing pitches.

Section 2.10 the Draft Planning Scheme requires a Landscape and Parks Strategy 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.

In addition, the Draft Planning Scheme requires a plan for the Griffeen Valley Park Extension to be designed in accordance with the overall Parks and Landscape Strategy for the SDZ lands and shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with SDCC at planning application stage. The plan for the Griffeen Valley Park extension may include a mix of recreational facilities, formal and informal children’s play areas, walkways and cycles, and seating and passive recreation areas.

The Strategic Open Spaces; the Griffeen Valley Park Extension and the Barony Park (north & south) are considered infrastructure that is required to be linked to the delivery of residential development and is phased in accordance with the construction of residential units. Table 4.3 of the Draft Planning Scheme sets out the phasing scheme.

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. The planning and commencement of works at either of the Strategic parks is set out in phase 1B and 2. In addition, the provision of Strategic Open Spaces will be subject to planning consent process.

In terms of the number, dimensions and type of recreation uses including open water sports, these will be designated in the most suitable locations, having regard to environmental sensitivity issues and SUDs measures.

The Draft Planning Scheme sufficiently supports active recreation uses and it is considered that a specified list of amenities may limit the scope of the PLS. 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.