COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor E. Higgins

That Section 2.1.3 be amended to remove ‘nightclub’ from the list of developments provided for in residential areas and that this be reflected in the zoning

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

REPORT:

It is advised that Nightclub such uses are listed as open for consideration in Residential Areas (includes the four local nodes). This is consistent with the land use approach of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016 – 2022. Such proposals will be subject to detailed assessment and scrutiny at planning applications stage in terms of impact on existing surrounding and proposed uses. Subject to careful consideration, such uses could contribute to the vitality and viability of local nodes within Residential Areas.

 It should also be noted that nightclub uses are also listed as Open for Consideration in Mixed Use Areas (includes Clonburris and Kishoge Urban Centres).

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.