COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 344

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

Section 1.1 Given that the SDZ has been classified by the Government as a Major Urban Housing Development Site (MUHDS) and as verified by the Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council “…has been undertaken in a way that articulates and enlivens the development potential of the lands, looks beyond the boundary of the SDZ, seeks to achieve integration with the adjoining communities of Adamstown, Lucan and Clondalkin, and contribute to the future development and growth of the wider South Dublin County beyond.” (P 16 CE Report on Submissions received), South Dublin County Council shall, immediately the scheme receives its final approved and prior to any development taking place, establish a Community Development Forum (CDF) reporting to the South Dublin County Council Chamber, composed of Council staff, Elected Representatives and Representatives of the neighbouring communities of Adamstown, Lucan and Clondalkin and of Clonburris SDZ residents as they settle. The terms of reference of the CDF shall be determined at establishment and formally approved by the Elected Members of the full Council and shall include:   The promotion of viable and sustainable communities in Clonburris, Adamstown, Lucan and Clondalkin; and across all four communities’ sustainable traffic and travel arrangements, public and community amenities, retail and employment opportunities and an infrastructure that promotes a desirable quality of life for all.

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

REPORT:

Response

In accordance with Government legislation (S.I. No. 604 of 2015), South Dublin County Council is the Development Agency for the Clonburris SDZ and has prepared the Draft Planning Scheme accordingly. It is not appropriate to establish a standalone community forum outside of the existing community engagement structures, including the Public Participation Network (PPN) and long established supportive and collaborative channels between our Community Department and community interests. From the outset our community support team will work with this new community to establish appropriate community development support structures, to facilitate active civic and community engagement and integration into the broader community.  

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is not adopted. This motion is beyond the scope of the Planning Scheme.