COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor D. O'Brien

Page 95, Table 2.13.1, delete column “Average Net Density – High Margin (+5 DPH)” and column “Total Dwellings (High Margin)”

Louise Dunne, Cathal King, Danny O’Brien, Mark Ward

REPORT:

It is advised that the minimum (-5 dwellings per hectares) and maximum (+ 5 dwellings per hectare) density margins set out under the Draft Planning Scheme allows an element of flexibility under the Draft Planning Scheme. This approach is consistent with the Adamstown SDZ Planning Scheme (2015) and is necessary for a long terms plan such as a Strategic Development Zone where market forces and demands can change throughout the development of the SDZ Lands.

It is advised that a reduction in flexibility in relation to densities will also reduce flexibility in relation to dwelling mix, dwelling types as well as site specific issues that may be encountered at detailed planning application and development stage.

Furthermore, the proposed motion would also undermine the provisions of the Draft Planning Scheme with regard to the opportunity to provide additional employment floorspace on the SDZ Lands. Section 2.1.4 (Substitution of Residential Units with Employment Floorspace) allows the margin between the minimum and maximum number of residential units permissible in the Kishoge South-East Development Area (215 residential units) to be substituted with up to 21,500 sq.m of employment floorspace.

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.