COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 109

MOTION: Councillor M. Johansson

Under the section on Climate Action and Energy to add the following sentence: Ensure that high employment density development is prioritised and promoted in line with the compact growth strategy.

REPORT:

In the interests of achieving the climate action objectives and policies of the plan it is important that the plan supports high density employment uses. However, in economic terms South Dublin is a diverse place which supports a wide range of businesses and companies with employees who bring to the county essential skill sets which contribute to the overall economy of the county and which potentially can contribute also to the transition to a low carbon economy.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment: Under the section on Climate Action and Energy to add the following bullet point:

Ensure that high employment density development is prioritised and promoted in line with the compact growth strategy, where appropriate and having regard to diverse employment needs.