COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 177

MOTION: Councillor E. O'Brien

That the Local Authority request the Dublin Fire Brigade to immediately carry out an audit of Fire Services in the Dublin Mid- West/Dublin South West areas and noting the previous provision of the location of Fire Station in the Adamstown SDZ to designate that site or a site in the Clonburris SDZ and that provision be made for such Fire Station in the Clonburris SDZ the said site to be used as an alternative community facility in the event that it is not required by Dublin Fire Brigade. Amend section 2.7.3 at page 52

REPORT:

As part of the preparation on the Draft Planning Scheme, the Planning Authority engaged with Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB). During the consultation, DFB indicated a desire to construct a Fire Station and assessed the Adamstown site and options in Clonburris. Based on their assessment on proximity to population, historic fire service incidents and long term fire demand in the area, a preference for a site at Clonburris adjacent to the Fonthill Road was indicated. The Chief Executive supports this provision of a Fire Station within the SDZ and the Draft Planning Scheme allocates a site for a Fire Station.

Dublin Fire Brigade however have not finalised a Fire & Emergency Operations Plan under Section 26 of the Fire Services Act 1981. A Section 26 Plan depicts the required organisation structure, personnel, equipment, fire stations, water supplies, training, procedures, all resources and other related matters. The plan will detail current arrangements within the fire authority and will also set out strategic plans and targets for the fire authority for the next 5 years.

The making available of the site for the new Fire Station is included as a requirement in the Phasing Programme. DFB have indicated that the Fire Station at Clonburris will serve a wider regional catchment. The Chief Executive considers that the identification and provision of a site is appropriate and considers that the construction of the Fire Station is a wider County issue. It is Council policy to engage with Dublin City Council and the DFB to improve the fire service for the County as established in the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016 – 2022 under Section 3.7.0. The Chief Executive recommends that this general policy position is included under Section 2.7.1 of the Draft Planning Scheme.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the motion is adopted with amendment as follows:

Insert the following into Section 2.7.1:

‘South Dublin County Council will continue to co-operate with and support Dublin City Council and Dublin Fire Brigade in the development of a Fire Station at Clonburris.‘

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.