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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 201

MOTION: Councillor B. Bonner

This council agrees that houses and apartments in the Clonburris SDZ would be finished with weather proof, long lasting materials.  That they would be faced with stone, brick or pebble dashing.  That wood facing and painted walls which deteriorate rapidly and require constant maintenance would be avoided,  

REPORT:

It is accepted that weather resistant and long lasting material should be promoted as part of the built form and design of developments. This is reflected under Section 2.8.2 (External Finishes and Appearance) of the Draft Planning scheme, which states that building finishes should be durable and of a high quality. It is also states that finishes should adhere to the principles of sustainability and that traditional materials are promoted in the interest of place making.

This accords with the Urban Design Criteria set out under the Urban Design Manual A Best Practice Guide (2009) including those that relate to Efficiency, Distinctiveness and Detailed Design. It is within this context that a blanket prohibition of timber, which is a renewable and traditional material that can be long lasting once maintained, is not considered appropriate.

It is accepted that the Planning Scheme could be amended to also promote traditional weather resistant renders such as sand/cement, lime and pebble dash. 

Recommendation

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

Include the following text under Section 2.8.2 (External Finishes and Appearance):

Traditional materials such as stone, brick, timber, metal and glass should be utilised throughout the SDZ lands together with traditional weather resistant renders where appropriate such as sand/cement, lime and pebble dash.

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.