COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Friday, January 26, 2018

MOTION NO. 326

MOTION: Councillor M. Johansson

“In Phasing table 4.3 on page 134, that the provision of community floor space, the commencement of works at Griffeen Valley Park Extension or Barony Park and the availability of childcare spaces should all be moved from Phase 1B to Phase 1A.”

REPORT:

Section 4 of the Draft Planning Scheme details the Phasing Programme for the development of the lands. The Phasing Programme aims to provide a balanced delivery of infrastructure, urban centres and community services in tandem with population increase through a logical flexible schedule.

The subject motion is one of a number of motions proposing to amend Table 4.3 of the Scheme in relation to the timing of the strategic park provision in the Phasing Programme. In relation to the parks, the Barony and Griffeen parks are in addition to the requirements to provide private amenity space, communal open space and other areas of open space outlined in the masterplan as part of planning applications.

In relation to the timing of the strategic park provision, childcare provision and community floor space, the Chief Executive considers that these facilities should be delivered in tandem with population growth and require a critical mass. As such, the Chief Executive does not recommend the timing of delivery of these facilities to be brought forward in the Phasing Programme.

It is noted that the Phasing Programme is based on the minimum delivery per phase, and any works may be brought forward and completed sooner than scheduled in the Phasing Programme.

The Phasing Programme provides a balanced approach, proactively supporting sustainable development and integrating consideration of its economic, social and environmental aspects at the earliest stage to deliver development in an economically viable manner in accordance with Government Policy.

The front loading of the strategic parks and community floorspace adds to development costs and the proposed motion could adversely affect the viability and affordability of housing within the SDZ Lands.

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.