COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 319

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

Commitment be given that fully inclusive Playspaces are included for every 2000 houses built.

Cllrs G. O Connell, P. Gogarty and L. O'Toole 

REPORT:

The provision of playspaces will be in conjunction with the delivery of open space.

 

The Draft Planning Scheme fully supports the provision of active recreation uses such as playspaces. The Draft Planning Scheme requires a Landscape and Parks Strategy for the entire lands to be submitted prior to the commencement of development on the lands. The PLS will be a comprehensive framework that will set out the overarching design details for the the strategic open spaces, local parks and squares, urban spaces and squares, strategic routes and local links.

The PLS will include details of active and passive recreation provision on the lands.

In addition, each of the levels of open spaces will provide active recreation relative to their size and scale through the planning application process. Table 2.10.1 Design Criteria for Open Spaces, including an objective to provide for a range of children’s play.

As such, the PLS is considered to be the primary mechanism by which play uses will be identified and provided for on the lands. These will be designated in the most suitable locations, having regard to environmental sensitivity issues, residential catchment, and proximity.

The inclusion of a rate of delivery (per 2000 units) of playspaces is premature pending the preparation of the PLS. The Chief Executive considers that playspaces are included in the Draft Planning Scheme.

 

Recommendation

It is recommended that the 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