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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 49

MOTION: Councillor T. Costello

That this council ensures that 80% of proposed apartment dwellings between 2020 and 2026 are NOT build to rent

REPORT:

The proposed motion is contrary to National, Regional and Ministerial Planning policies and cannot be considered at this time 

It is the intention of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to produce guidance on a housing needs demand assessment (HNDA) and associated toolkit. To date this has not been issued but when available it will allow for a more detailed evidence base to understand the different housing needs in the County, including tenureThe draft plan will be amended to reflect any changes arising should the timeframe allow. Otherwise, the Plan will be varied to ensure that the HNDA is incorporated

Recommended: It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.