COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 200

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

Section 2.1.3. South Dublin County Council shall prior to the start of any development enter into discussions with religious leaders on the need and location of places of worship and related community facilities.

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

REPORT:

There is scope for those who have an interest in lands under Section 247 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) to enter into discussions on development proposals. The Planning and Development legislation therefore fulfils aspects of the proposed motion. 

It is considered that discussions between landowners within the SDZ and religious groups can take place if the Draft Planning Scheme is adopted by SDCC/ An Bord Pleanala (on appeal). Overall, 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, this motion refers to ‘prior to the start of any development’ and would require text changes to Section 2.7 of the Planning Scheme.

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.