COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 98

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

In section 2.2.6 Parking after Electric Vehicle Parking paragaph ending "...future charging points", add the following:

All supermarket and larger retail outlets providing their own car parking shall be required to provide at least one additional multi-use electric vehicle charge point per 1,000sq metres of retail space, subject to a maximum of four such charge points.

Cllrs G. O'Connell, L. O'Toole and F. Timmons

REPORT:

Response

The intention of the proposed motion is already provided for under the Draft Planning Scheme. It is considered that the provisions of the Draft Planning Scheme in relation to Electric Vehicle Parking are sufficient and these reflects the requirements of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016 – 2022. Further requirements can be dealt with at planning application stage to reflect any changes in relation to standards and policy on Electric Vehicle Parking. No amendment to the Planning Scheme is required it this regard.

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.