COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO.33

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Land Use and Density 2.1

Dwelling Mix Paragraph 1 Line 2 add in as follows:

In order to facilitate market flexibility over the lifetime of the Planning Scheme, a detailed breakdown of the unit types is not specify and in order to ensure sustainable communities (Sustainable communities are places where people want to live and work, now and in the future. They meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents, are sensitive to their environment, and contribute to a high quality of life. They are safe and inclusive, well-planned, built and run, offer equality of opportunity and good services for all), resisting scattered settlements over the lifetime of the Planning Scheme the dwelling mix will consist of social housing within and between owner-occupied and market-rental

REPORT:

Response

It is considered that the wording of the motion is complex and the inclusion of narrative would unnecessarily add to the text in the Draft Planning Scheme. Further to the intention of this aspect of the motion, it is accepted that Section 2.1.6 could be amended to avoid excessive concentration of social housing units in Development Areas. This should help ensure for the dispersal of social housing units amongst private housing.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment.

Include the following additional text under Section 2.1.6 (Social Housing):

To ensure an appropriate distribution of new social housing, and to avoid an excessive concentration of social housing in Development Areas.

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.