COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 134

MOTION: Councillor Yvonne Collins

Community Services: That sensory play units and accessible changing places be provided in our public buildings, particularly our libraries.

REPORT:

The provision of community infrastructure is an important part of the delivery of sustainable communities and successful urban areas. South Dublin County Council will continue to support the delivery of community infrastructure through a range of plans and programmes including the County Development Plan. The Draft Plan will include policies and objectives to support and facilitate the provision of universally accessible community facilities and will reflect the National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021. Any development has to conform to building regulations as they relate to accessibility.

It is also noted that newly constructed buildings by the Council will be subject to Part 8 which will be brought to the Members.

Notwithstanding the above, an objective for the provision of specific facilities in individual buildings is overly specific for inclusion at this strategic stage of the Development Plan process.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment to recognise that this type of objective is overly detailed for this strategic stage but could be considered as part of the draft plan preparation on foot of the CE Strategic Recommendations as follows;

‘Support and promote social inclusion having regard to the Council’s Corporate Plan and in line with national and regional policy for all within South Dublin County’.