COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO.54

MOTION: Councillor E. O'Brien

That the draft plan be amended at Section 2.1.6 to include that South Dublin County Council will ensure an affordable housing scheme will be commenced at the commencement of Phase 1A of the development and that the said scheme will ensure that at least 20% of the residential units completed in the development will made available to first time purchasers under the scheme.

REPORT:

Response

Further to the response to Item 56498 and, until such time as Government Policy on Affordable Housing changes, the promotion of Affordable Housing would be inconsistent with Housing Strategy for the County and the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as mended).

Regulation of the purchase of residential dwellings is beyond the scope of an SDZ Planning Scheme and would be prejudicial.

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.