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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 352

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That all buildings residential and non-residential have dual flush toilets installed to save water and also separate urine to recover the phosphorous from the urine for use in agriculture.

Cllrs G. O Connell, P. Gogarty and L. O'Toole 

REPORT:

Response

Section 2.9.2 Water Supply states ‘the use of greywater as a non-potable water supply in domestic situations, although not a mandatory requirement, is promoted as best practice in non-residential uses. This shall also be a requirement for all non-potable water consumption, particularly in commercial units. All non-residential proposals shall provide a method statement for the on-site storage, use and management of grey water.

Having regard to the motion submitted, it is considered that specific requirements relating to toilet facilities and phosphorus is outside the scope of the Planning Scheme.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is Not Adopted. The motion proposed is outside the scope of the Planning Scheme.

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.