COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Thursday, January 23, 2020

MOTION NO. 17

MOTION: Councillor M. Duff

That the CE consider in the Draft Tallaght Town Centre Local Area Plan the introduction of a new scheme of Local Business Support whereby, local businesses in the Tallaght Village Area and High Street area are encoutaged to remove any current neon signage on their premises and to replace with a Craft style, hand painted sign or similiar, to reflect the "Village" aspect of the Plan.

 

REPORT:

The Council’s objectives for Tallaght Village highlight the need for a high quality design approach of this area, enhancement of the Qualities of the Architectural Conservation Area, with an appropriate mix of uses and future development which respects the existing scale and character of the area. Section 6.4 Architectural Conservations Areas policy of the Draft Plan states the following;

It is the policy of the Council to preserve and enhance the historic character and visual setting of Tallaght Architectural Conservation Area and to carefully consider any proposal for development that would affect the special value of such areas.

In Section 9.2 Design Criteria and Design Statements, of the Draft Plan includes that, ‘All proposals for signage (advertisement, corporate and public information) shall be designed in accordance with the criteria set out under the South Dublin County Council County Development Plan 2016-2022’.

The ongoing management of the ACA is carried out by the Council’s Conservation Officer. Proposals for alterations to the ACA areas are addressed through the County Development Plan review process, which is due to commence in June 2020. 

The implementation of enforcement is not an issue for the plan. Enforcement issues are addressed through the planning enforcement section of the Council.

It should be noted that South Dublin County Council provide an annual Shopfront Grant Scheme, which supports the enhancement of shopfronts on public streets. This is a mechanism that will act as an incentive for shop-owners to enhance the streetscape in the Tallaght area.

Guidelines for development within the Tallaght ACA are currently being prepared by the planning department.

RECOMMENDATION:

No further amendment required as clarification on the matter has been provided.