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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/FONTHILL AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

MOTION NO. 2

MOTION: Councillor Joanna Tuffy

That the open space at the top of Esker Hill, be taken in charge by the Council, and that any necessary steps be taken to initiate this process immediately, and that this Area Committee be given a full and detailed report on what has delayed the taking in charge of this open space, what legal steps are required to take it in charge, including if it is the case that an owner of the land cannot be identified, an explanation as to whether there was any condition in the planning permission for Brookvale estate in relation to this land, and the need to protect long established public rights of way at this location

REPORT:

The Planning Authority has carried out a brief online planning history (since 2000) and did not identify a planning reference for the Brookvale estate. A further, more extensive planning search, was not feasible due to Covid 19 work patterns and arrangements. As such, it is unclear if the parcel of land referred to is included within the red and blue outline boundaries on the planning application permitting Brookvale.

Please note that SDCC can only take areas in charge that are offered to it and the person offering is required to have the relevant authority to offer the estate for taking in charge. In this context, please be advised that SDCC will fully cooperate with any body that initiates taking in charge procedures. To progress the matter, please draw an outline on a map of the area and present to SDCC Roads Department for further investigation.