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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 175

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That an outdoor swimming area be included in Clonburris SDZ

Cllrs G. O Connell, P. Gogarty and L. O'Toole 

REPORT:

The Chief Executive notes the content of the motion. The Chief Executive considers that the provision of an outdoor swimming area would need to be located and integrated into the design of the strategic open spaces. The need for same can be investigated as part of the active recreation amenities in the Parks and Landscape Strategy prior to the commencement of development. In this context, the inclusion of same in the Draft Planning Scheme is not recommended. 

In general, at a County level, swimming pools are provided for at a regional catchment.

The County Development Plan 2016-2022 supports district level community hubs in the Metropolitan Consolidation Towns of Tallaght, Lucan and Clondalkin. Additionally, the County Development Plan supports the delivery of a sports facility, including a third public swimming pool in the County, in Lucan. The delivery of the Lucan swimming pool is progressing from the planning stage to construction. In planning terms, Clonburris forms part of the Metropolitan Consolidation Towns of Clondalkin which has a swimming pool at Clondalkin Leisure Centre and is proximate to the new swimming pool at Griffeen. 

Recommendation

It is recommended the motion is not adopted.

Strategic Environmental Assessment of Chief Executive’s Recommendation

No interaction with Strategic Environmental Objectives.

Strategic Environmental Assessment of Motion

Provision for swimming pools may impact on the surface water and parks strategy in order to provide adequate space. This may impact through increased landtake from these areas with potential effects for Water SEOs. It is not recommended for adoption for these reasons and those cited above.

Appropriate Assessment Screening of Chief Executive’s Recommendation

No likely significant effects on European sites within the SDZ’s zone of influence are predicted.