COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 343

MOTION: Councillor M. Johansson

That the following be inserted into Section 1.3 on page 4 Overarching Principles of the Planning Scheme: “To ensure a balance between the rights of existing residents and other stakeholders South Dublin County Council should designate a member of staff as a ‘community contact’ throughout the duration of the SDZ who will liaise with existing residents and communities.”

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. The appointment of staff, which could include a Community Contact is a matter for the Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council to consider and is beyond the scope of the Planning Scheme.

Recommendation

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