COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 27

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

This Council agrees that the County Council should include a policy to provide Independent living for the elderly areas that have the oldest populations in South County Dublin and in doing so to satisfy the growing demand for downsizing from existing residences to more suitable accommodation for their needs with access to local amenities. This will have the added benefit of releasing housing stock used by single or small families to larger families and assisting with the homeless situation in the area.

REPORT:

The South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2022 – 2028 will promote a greater variety and mix of dwelling types and dwelling sizes in all communities. This will allow for a better mix of age groups and household formations within all communities and will facilitate those wishing to downsize within their existing communities. Inclusion of specific policy to provide for independent living is something which can be considered at the draft plan stage.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment. This type of policy provision can be considered as part of the draft plan preparation on foot of the CE Strategic Recommendation (See Part 3) page 27 as follows; ‘Ensure that the Housing Strategy recognises the diverse needs of all of South Dublin’s citizens meeting, insofar as is feasible, their diverse accommodation needs.