COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 197

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

Amend Section 2.7 Community Facilities under heading Place of Worship, with the final sentence to read: The priority location principle shall apply with site suitability assessed based on the catchment scale for the proposal, the urban centre hierarchy of the Planning Scheme, the accessibility of the site and the availability of

REPORT:

The Chief Executive recommends that this motion is not adopted. The motion provides for a time frame restriction on the consideration of more suitable sites for a Place of Worship and requests the insertion of text relating to land swaps.

The Draft Planning Scheme sets out a spatial framework for the development of a substantial portion of land and it is considered that the timeframe for the build out of the entire scheme is the medium to long term. In this context, it is considered that the insertion of a delivery timeframe on the consideration of more suitable sites is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

The motion includes inserting text in relation to a land swap. It is considered that discussions with South Dublin County Council and other landowners within the SDZ can take place if the Draft Planning Scheme is adopted by SDCC/ An Bord Pleanala (on appeal). Landownership is not a relevant consideration in this land use planning document.

Recommendation

It is recommended 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.