COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO.235

MOTION: Councillor E. Higgins

That the site for the already approved Eirgrid line tower interface compound be clearly identified in Section 2.9.8.

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

REPORT:

Response

The Draft Planning Scheme supports the provision of electricity infrastructure as outlined in Section 2.9.8 Energy & Climate Change Mitigation. South Dublin County Council is aware of and supports the Eirgrid West Dublin project and the Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) permission, as granted by An Bord Pleanála. It is considered that the Draft Planning Scheme does not negate the development of a line tower interface compound on the SDZ lands, and its development can be provided for in consultation with EirGrid.

Having regard to the motion submitted, it is considered that to specify the location of the line tower interface compound in the Draft Planning Scheme at this stage would be premature pending further consultation and collaboration with Eirgrid and other stakeholders.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this 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.