COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 5

MOTION: Councillor E. Higgins

That Section 1 be amended to include provision of a vision of an accessible and inclusive community throughout Clonburris. This would mean specifying a requirement of dished paving and accessible and inclusive open spaces and play areas in detailed design stage.

Cllrs  Vicki Casserly, William Lavelle, Kenneth Egan, Emer Higgins, Paula Donovan, Brian Lawlor and Conor McMaho

REPORT:

Response

It is noted that Section 2.7 Community Facilities states, ‘This Planning Scheme has been prepared with social inclusion as an underpinning overarching consideration with an emphasis on creating socially and physically inclusive neighbourhoods. Additionally, the Planning Scheme promotes the highest levels of universal accessibility in the design of all community facilities.’

In consideration of the motion submitted it is considered an additional overarching principle should be added to Section 1.3 Overarching Principles of the Planning Scheme, to promote the highest levels of universal accessibility in the design of the SDZ Planning Scheme.

It is considered that specific requirements relating to dished paving and design of open spaces and play areas can be addressed at detailed design stage for development proposals on the SDZ lands in accordance with the Building Regulations and other relevant codes and policy.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment.

In Section 1.3 Overarching Principles of the Planning Scheme, insert an additional bullet point stating:

To provide for an accessible and inclusive new community at Clonburris, promoting the highest levels of universal accessibility in the design of all buildings, facilities and open spaces.

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.