COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

Section 1.2. South Dublin County Council, in implementing the final SDZ scheme shall continue to take into account the observations and recommendations as expressed by the public during the consultation phase and in particular provide for universal access, improve not undermine traffic situation, access to public transport, up to date community facilities and services and on–site employment opportunities.

Councillors Guss O’Connell, Liona O’Toole, Paul Gogarty and Francis Timmons

REPORT:

Response

South Dublin County Council carried out public consultation on the Draft Planning Scheme between Friday 22nd September and Friday November 3rd 2017. A Chief Executive’s report on submission received was prepared and submitted to the elected members of the Council on Thursday 14th December 2017. Public consultation on the Draft Planning Scheme was carried out in accordance with Section 169 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). The relevant legislation does not prescribe for any additional public consultation following the final adoption of the SDZ Planning Scheme. Nonetheless, the Council is aware of the concerns of the public with regard to the Draft Planning Scheme and there will be further opportunities for the elected members to input into the implementation of the Planning Scheme, following its adoption.

Issues relating to universal access, traffic, public transport, community facilities and employment opportunities have been addressed in the Draft Planning Scheme and in the Chief Executive’s responses with regard to a variety of motions submitted by elected members with regard to the Draft Planning Scheme and the Chief Executive’s Report on Submissions Received.

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.