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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 30

MOTION: Councillor T. Costello

That this council ensures there is a phased delivery / approval of development in Cookstown, Airton, Broomhill and Greenhills, until improved community facilities and services are in place to ensure the new community is supported ( sports facilities - indoor and outdoor, youth services, community centre etc).

REPORT:

The phasing and provision of community facilities and services in Cookstown, Airton, Broomhill and Greenhills are outlined under the recently adopted Tallaght Local Area Plan (2020 – 2026). A Social Infrastructural Audit (SIA) is being undertaken as part of the preparation of the draft Development Plan which is intended will inform policy on infrastructure provision as per the CE Recommendation in Part 3 of the CE Report under Community Services.  

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 31 as follows; 

‘Support policies and objectives that protect and enhance existing community resources and support the development and expansion of new facilities and services in proximity to the populations they serve where their need is identified, and resources allow.