COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 3

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

Section 1.2. South Dublin County Council shall faithfully implement the SDZ Vision in a manner that gives expression to “……designed to be an exemplar in sustainable community development…..” (CE Report P 12), prevents urban sprawl, through good imaginative design encourages high density and relative high rise development round the two railway hubs, and provides for the highest possible quality of life for future residents of Clonburris, while respecting, promoting and enhancing the quality of life for the existing communities of Lucan, Adamstown and Clondalkin.

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

REPORT:

Response

This motion relates to text in Section 1.2 The Strategic Development Zone Vision.

Whilst the spirit of the motion is accepted, it is considered that the text of the proposed motion should be amended for clarity purposes and to avoid repetition of text in Chapter 1.0 Introduction.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment.

In Section 1.2 The Strategic Development Zone Vision insert an additional paragraph stating:

South Dublin County Council shall faithfully implement the SDZ Vision in a manner that gives expression to the design and development of sustainable communities. “……designed to be an exemplar in sustainable community development…..” (CE Report P 12), The Planning Scheme has been designed to prevent prevents urban sprawl, through good imaginative design, focusing higher density development and taller buildings around both railway stations. encourages high density and relative high rise development round the two railway hubs,. The Planning Scheme and provides for the highest possible quality of life for future residents of Clonburris, while respecting, promoting and enhancing the quality of life for the existing communities of Lucan, Adamstown and Clondalkin.

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.