COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

Section 1.4. South Dublin County Council shall actively build on the commitment by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (Maude Ni Bhrolchain ref SDZ 268) for the maximisation and coordination of public investment across the range of state agencies and government departments involved in the development of the SDZ area and the CE shall bring quarterly reports to the monthly council meetings on the progress of this commitment over the lifetime of the SDZ development.

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

REPORT:

Response

The motion relates to the maximisation and coordination of public investment in the development of the SDZ lands.

It is noted that Section 1.6 Policy Context of the Draft Planning Scheme states, ‘Clonburris is identified as a MUHDS, reflecting the national importance of the SDZ lands. The implementation of the “Rebuilding Ireland” through the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) has included Clonburris in the initial funding allocation in 2017.’

In this regard Section 4.10 Funding and Implementation also states, ‘All measures and funding streams available for the release of funding to provide for the delivery of infrastructure and community facilities in Clonburris will be pursued in conjunction with landowners/developers'.

South Dublin County Council shall continue to liaise with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and other relevant stakeholders for the maximisation and co-ordination of public investment in the development of the Clonburris SDZ. The Council will also seek to maximise funding available through development levies, LIHAF and other state investment such as transportation.

It is considered that the intent of the proposed motion has been fulfilled by the Draft Planning Scheme and no amendment to the Planning Scheme is required.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this 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.