COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 264

MOTION: Councillor E. O'Brien

Section 2.12.2 to be amended under heading Architectural Heritage by insertion of the following sentence where possible in preserving the architectural integrity of the Omer Lock House that a heritage centre be located on or close to the site of the Lock House to act as a centre for the promotion of the heritage, architectural and archaeological history of the Lucan and Clondalkin areas

REPORT:

Response

The intent of the proposed motion in relation to seeking the refurbishment of the Omer Lock House and a cultural use is already provided for under the Draft Planning scheme, however, the prescribed requirements of the motion could undermine the realisation of a more viable use.

The Draft Planning Scheme already seeks the incorporation of Omer’s Lock House (Protected Structure) as a cultural asset under Chapter 3 (Development Areas) and Section 2.10 (Landscape and Open Space) of the Draft Planning Scheme.

The Draft Planning Scheme identifies Omer’s Lock House as a Protected Structure and seeks the refurbishments and re-use of such as part of the Grand Canal Park and Development Area 3 (Clonburris South West).

Culture Uses are listed as permitted in principle in Open Space Areas under Section 2.1 of the Draft Planning Scheme (Land Use and Density) and this provides further scope for the achievement of a cultural project either within or close to the Lock House. The intent of the proposed motion is therefore already provided for under the Draft Planning Scheme subject to an element of flexibility.

The prescribed uses under the proposed motions could rule out other potentially more viable uses and could ultimately undermine the refurbishment and re-use of the Protected Structure.

The intent of the proposed motion has, however, 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.