COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 80

MOTION: Councillor E. O'Brien

That no existing cul de sac in the Lucan or Clondalkin area be opened to provide permeable links to the development and that were possible all permeability be facilitated through existing arterial routes. In particular Figure 2.2.4 page 29 be amended to remove any opening marked PC or V

REPORT:

Response

Further to the response to Item 56275, the proposed local and pedestrian links with existing communities are indicative only. In the interest of promoting health and community benefits including a shift to more sustainable modes of transport, the Draft Planning Scheme seeks to create a linked network of pedestrian and cyclist routes that maximises route choice and links communities.

It should be noted that the proposed local and pedestrian links with existing communities are indicative only and, in accordance with the recommendations of the Permeability Best Practice Guide (2013), should be subject to further assessment and approval (planning application or Part 8 approval) including further public consultation. It should be noted that only one of the links is proposed for vehicles (Ashwood).

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment as follows:

Include the following text under Section 2.2.3 (Pedestrian and Cycle Movement):

Proposed Local and Pedestrian and Cycling Links with existing communities are indicative only and, in accordance with the recommendations of the Permeability Best Practice Guide (2013), shall be subject to further planning approval.

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.