COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 198

MOTION: Councillor S. Holland

To ask the Manager to liaise with the Ahmadiyya community in a solutions focused way to facilitate planning for a community centre and place of worship - if the Fossets site is not suitable, to begin discussions for a land swap to a more suitable location.

Co-signed by Cllr Rob Russell

REPORT:

The Chief Executive accepts the intention and content of the motion. It is considered that discussions with South Dublin County Council and any other landowners within the SDZ can take place if the Draft Planning Scheme is adopted by SDCC/ An Bord Pleanala (on appeal). This issue relates to landownership and is not a relevant consideration in a land use planning document.

In the context of the Draft Planning Scheme, no text changes are required to implement this motion.

Recommendation

It is recommended the motion is 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.