COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 272

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

That figure 3.3.15 be amended to omit the proposed new square (highlighted on attached image) incorporating existing open space between Rossberry/Oldbridge estates and the new northwest corner of Development Area 7 - Kishoge North West; and that the existing southern boundary wall to the existing open space between Rossberry/Oldbridge estates be retained; and that all corresponding tables in the planning scheme be amended accordingly.

Co-sponsored by Cllr’s Casserly, Egan, Higgins, Lawlor, C. McMahon & Donovan

REPORT:

Response

The Draft Planning Scheme is cognisant of existing established residential areas and requires new development to respect the surrounding context.

The masterplanning of the Draft Planning Scheme was an iterative process involving a multi-disciplinary team of experts using best practice approaches and concepts including urban design and permeability.

A carefully co-ordinated and considered landscape and open space strategy has been devised for the SDZ Lands including an integrated network of strategic and local open spaces including connections to existing open spaces.

The subject area of open space, which is identified on an accompanying map, will connect the existing community and the new community of Clonburris. In addition, this area can provide permeability improvements for existing areas and as such can reduce walking and cycling distances to schools, shops, public transport and other community facilities by delivering new links and opening barriers to movement.

It was recommended in the Chief Executives Report that the following text under Section 2.2.3 (Pedestrian and Cycle Movement) be included in the Draft Planning Scheme:

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.

As such and within the context of the above, alternative layouts are not justified in the absence of an evidence based approach.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.

Strategic Environmental Assessment of Chief Executive’s Recommendation

No interaction with Strategic Environmental Objectives.

Strategic Environmental Assessment of Motion

In addition, the location of open spaces has been scrutinised in relation to (inter alia) movement, biodiversity and natural heritage. Amending and reorganising the layout may interact with a number of SEOs cumulatively in particular landscape, biodiversity, material asssets SEOs. Therefore not recommended for adoption.

Appropriate Assessment Screening of Chief Executive’s Recommendation

No likely significant effects on European sites within the SDZ’s zone of influence are predicted.