COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 170

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

Amend Table 2.7.2 Childcare Infrastructural Minimum Capacity

Clonburris Urban Centre 300 Childcare Places (full day care)

Kishoge Urban Centre 250 Childcare Places (full day care)

Total in scheme 900

Cllrs G. O'Connell, L. O'Toole and F. Timmons

REPORT:

The Chief Executive supports the provision of childcare facilities in the Planning Scheme.

The Planning Scheme seeks to facilitate the sustainable development of good quality and accessible early childhood care (early years and general childcare both home based and centre based) and education infrastructure.

The Scheme requires an approach to early childhood care that combines an area based and market led provision. The 600 Childcare Places across the Scheme is a minimum provision and it is anticipated that the market will exceed this minimum. The minimum figure of 600 places is derived from ensuring a space for the anticipated children in the 3-4 age range within the population of the SDZ. It is considered that a proportion of children will not use childcare, will access childcare outside the site (adjacent to workplace etc) or will be minded in the home environment by family members. The figure of 600 is comparable with Adamstown SDZ Planning Scheme.

The phasing requires the developer to demonstrate available provision is provided in the catchment. The Scheme will also support proposals for early childhood care and education use within employment floorspace, community buildings such as community centres and schools. Early childhood care in residential units should only be provided at an appropriate scale to complement purpose built facilities and are subject to appropriate safeguards. Childcare facilities should be within walking and cycling distance of educational, community facilities and employment locations.

 

It is noteworthy that Section 4.9 Monitoring and Review outlines that the Phasing Programme and Planning Scheme will be reviewed prior to the commencement of Phase 3.

 

Recommendation

It is recommended that 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.