COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS
Friday, January 26, 2018
MOTION NO. 283
MOTION: Councillor D. O'Brien
Page 128, in Canal Extension amend map to include a larger portion of Grand Canal Park opposite Lindisfarne estate in the extension area to facilitate a 121 two story residential development and amend the “net area of development” in Table 3.3.12 accordingly..
REPORT:
The masterplanning of the Draft Planning Scheme was an iterative process involving a multi-disciplinary team of experts using best practice approaches and concepts.
A range of professions were involved including key stakeholders, such as Irish Water, National Transport Authority, Eirgrid, SEAI and the Department of Education and Skills, and the inputs of key professions from SDCC and external consultations into the AA, SEA, SFRA, SWS, Energy Masterplan, Retail Study, Employment Floorspace Demand Study and the Transport Assessment and Strategy processes.
During the preparation of the masterplan, the subject lands were identified as having existing foul water infrastructure located underground. There is additional foul water infrastructure on the lands proposed for the future also, in particular to serve the Grange Castle Business Park. These services/pipes require setbacks which would render the area of land too restrictive for residential development.
As such, within the context of the above, it is considered that the motion should not be adopted.
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 light of the above reasons, and in particular in relation to material Assets SEOS, and the adverse effect this motion could have in terms of these SEOs, this motion is 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.