COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That in order to compensate for the loss of housing units relating to motions designating Adamstown Extension and the KNW-S1, KNE-S1 and CSE-S2 lands as amenity/open space:

1) The Kishogue Urban Centre and retail core shall be extended in overall area and density, with increases in permitted retail and employment space;

2) Density increases will be provided for in parts of Clonburris Urban Centre and other areas in the plan closer to the railway stations;

the above increasing the overall number of units marginally and being reflected in the listed amendments for Table 2.13.1 with a related adjustment being made for High and Low margins in each case and amendments made throughout the rest of the Plan document to reflect these changes should the motions containing this table be passed in whole or in part.

3) In the case of the Canal Extension being removed entirely rather than relocated, this will not affect other parts of the table but would result in a marginal loss of units out of the overall scheme.

Cllrs G. O'Connell, L. O'Toole and F. Timmons

REPORT:

Further to the responses to Motion 36, Motion 37 & Motion 142 (Items 56495, 56505, and 56565), the proposed motion would increase densities and buildings heights in the Clonburris Urban Centre and Kishoge Urban Centres in a manner that would reduce dwelling mix/choice and impact on the viability and affordability of housing. The motion would also result in the provision of public open space and retail floorspace that is far in excess of the requirements of the Draft Planning Scheme. The increase in retail floorspace would not be consistent with the Retail Strategy for the GDA and the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016 – 2022.

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.