COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 71

MOTION: Councillor T. Gilligan

That the manager proposes suitable, alternative, improved transport and infrastructure to alleviate the issue of traffic concerns for existing residents.

REPORT:

Response

The intent of the proposed motion to ensure the provision of alternative and improved transport infrastructure, is provided for under the Draft Planning Scheme and this is demonstrated by the Transport Assessment and Strategy that accompanies the Draft Planning Scheme.

The SDZ lands are uniquely positioned within the Metropolitan Area of Dublin to benefit from a wide range of existing transport opportunities offered by the Kildare/Cork Railway Line, the Grand Canal and an existing network of national, regional and local roads that are served by existing bus lanes and planned Core Bus Corridors, as well as existing local bus routes. The SDZ lands will be served directly by additional high quality public transport infrastructure projects planned under the NTA’s Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 – 2035. These projects include the DART Expansion Programme, the Tallaght – Blanchardstown Core Orbital Bus Route and other Core Radial Bus Routes. The NTA has committed to the delivery of these transport projects.

The Draft Planning Scheme seeks to capitalise on and connect with the existing strategic regional and local road network while upgrading existing streets including junctions. The Transport Assessment and Strategy that accompanies the Draft Planning Scheme has modelled the strategic street network and proposed junction upgrades and concludes that the majority of identified junctions in the vicinity of Clonburris will operate satisfactorily in peak periods (AM, Lunch Time, School Run and PM) when the scheme is partially and fully built out.

The Draft Planning Scheme also promotes cycling and walking through the incorporation of a network of dedicated and street integrated pedestrian and cyclist routes.

In conclusion, the Transport Assessment and Strategy that accompanies the Draft Planning Scheme demonstrates that the proposed street network, pedestrian and cycle network together with existing and planned pubic transport, street upgrades and junctions improvements will be more than sufficient to service the trip demands generated by Clonburris.

The intent of the proposed motion to ensure the provision of alternative and improved transport infrastructure 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.