COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 77

MOTION: Councillor E. Higgins

That existing infrastructure servicing the wider Clonburris area on the outskirts of the SDZ (for example junctions at Cappaghmore) be examined and a plan for the upgrade of relevant junctions be set out in Section 2.2.

Cllrs Emer Higgins, William Lavelle, Vicki Casserly, Kenneth Egan, Paula Donovan, Brian Lawlor and Conor McMahon

REPORT:

Response

The intent of the proposed motion to examine and plan for junction and street upgrades around the edges of the SDZ lands is provided for under the Draft Planning Scheme. This includes for junction and street upgrades along the Lucan-Newlands Road, which serves the Cappaghmore estate and along which 3 junction upgrades are proposed for improved traffic flow and pedestrian movement.

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 sufficient to provide for pedestrian, cyclist and vehicular trips. Traffic generated by Clonburris will contribute to less than 1% of the overall traffic on the strategic road network in the AM peak period.

Improvements to existing junctions including roundabout junctions are identified and detailed under the Transport Assessment and Strategy (Chapter 7) and Figure 2.2.7 (Overall Movement Concept) of the Planning Scheme. This includes 3 junction upgrades (S11, S12 & S14) along the Lucan-Newlands Road that will cater for increased traffic flows generated by the Planning Scheme and increased demand and improved safety and accessibility for pedestrians. Local Area Modelling indicates that the junctions will operate satisfactorily during the AM and PM peak periods.

In the context that the proposed junction upgrades seek to improve traffic flows along Lucan Newlands particularly at larger junctions (Arterial or Link Street to Arterial or Link Street) and the SDZ Planning Scheme will not contribute to increased vehicular traffic in Cappaghmore, it is not proposed to upgrade the more minor junction for local streets at Cappaghmore Estate. South Dublin County Council will, however, continue to monitor the traffic requirements of the area around the SDZ lands.

In the context that the intent of subject motion has been fulfilled by the Draft Planning Scheme and no amendment to the Planning Scheme is required in this regard. The provision of a junction upgrade at Cappaghmore Estate is considered unnecessary. It is therefore not necessary to further amend the Draft Planning Scheme.

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.