COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 245

MOTION: Councillor E. O'Brien

That the development include a multi-use sports facility constructed in such a way to allow for the enjoyment of a wide variety of sports and recreational pursuits and to include an all- weather and grass playing surfaces, pavilions, multi-use games walls and be located proximate to the extension of Griffeen Valley Park

REPORT:

The Chief Executive agrees with the intention of this motion to provide a multi sport facility.

In Section 2.7.2, under Table 2.7.1, the provision of Park Hubs is outlined. A District level provision of recreation facilities is planned as part of the accessible Clonburris Little Local Node, adjacent to Barony Park. This facility may be shared with schools and should accommodate meeting rooms, sports hall, changing rooms, playground and flexible community space in a purpose built building. 

In relation to playing pitches, the Draft Planning Scheme fully supports the provision of active recreation uses. Section 2.10 the Draft Planning Scheme requires a Landscape and Parks Strategy for the entire lands to be submitted prior to the commencement of development on the lands. The PLS will be a comprehensive framework setting out the overarching design details for the strategic open spaces, local parks and squares, urban spaces and squares, strategic routes and local links. One of the key elements to be included in the PLS will be details of active (which includes playing pitches) and passive recreation provision on the lands.

Table 2.10.1 Design Criteria for Open Spaces sets out the key components required for Griffeen Valley Park Extension, Barony Park north and south and the Grand Canal Park including larger scale active recreation (sports fields), amenity routes and SUDS features. Importantly, each of the levels of open spaces will provide active recreation relative to their size and scale.

As such, the PLS is considered to be the primary mechanism by which playing pitches, outdoor activities and facilities for teenagers and other active recreation uses will be identified and proposed for the lands. In terms of the number, dimensions and type of playing pitches, these will be designated in the most suitable locations, having regard to environmental sensitivity issues and SUDs measures.

It is considered that additional text to the Draft Planning Scheme is unnecessary as the intent of the motion is already covered in the Planning Scheme and the motion should therefore not be adopted.

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.