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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 103

MOTION: Councillor E. Higgins

That the Clonburris SDZ (ref Section 2.2.) should not contain any zero carparking spaces for residential units.

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

REPORT:

Response

Further to the response to Item 56580, removing the opportunity for zero parking would inhibit the potential to achieve a sustainable mode split, the potential for the efficient use of public transport, sharing of car spaces and the integration of land use and transport planning. This would also be at variance with the relevant guidelines in relation to limiting the availability of parking in urban centres and close to public transport to discourage car commuting. It is accepted that the Draft Planning Scheme could be amended to apply the caveats on zero or near zero parking to developments with reduced parking provision. The scheme could also be amended to clarify that car free housing may only be considered in high density areas adjacent to public transport and within both urban centres.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment.

Amend Section 2.2.6 (Car Parking Standards) as follows:

The development of car free housing may be considered in the higher density areas of the SDZ lands adjacent to Public Transport interchanges and within the urban centres planned around the Clondalkin-Fonthill and Kishoge rail stations only. Reduced parking provision (including Nnear zero or zero parking provision) for individual developments may be acceptable subject to the degree of compliance with the following:...

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.