COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO. 162
MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor P. Gogarty, Councillor L. O'Toole
Insert Policy NCBH 25 SLO: To support and enhance the historic character and distinctive visual setting of Manor Road, Palmerstown as a typical mid-century neighbourhood hub.
REPORT:
There is already policy and associated objectives in the Draft Plan to support and enhance the historic character and visual setting of structures/ streetscapes, including:
NCBH Policy 25 - “Encourage the conservation and protection of older features, buildings, and groups of structures that are of historic character including 19th century and early to mid-20th century houses, housing estates and streetscapes”.
And
NCBH 25 Objective 1 – “To retain existing buildings that, while not listed as Protected Structures, are considered to contribute to historic character, local character, visual setting, rural amenity or streetscape value within the County”.
Neighbourhood centres /traditional shop rows within urban residential settings, such as those on Manor Road and similarly designed neighbourhood centres, can be found throughout the County. Their local merit is recognised by NCBH 25 Objective 1 and associated Policy 25 and there is no requirement to provide for SLOs for specific areas or locations.
Recommendation: It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment to reflect?that the?existing policies/objectives NCBH Policy 25 and NCBH 25 Objective 1 as currently set out in the CE Draft Plan?are sufficient to provide for the intent of the motion:
NCBH Policy 25 - “Encourage the conservation and protection of older features, buildings, and groups of structures that are of historic character including 19th century and early to mid-20th century houses, housing estates and streetscapes”.
And
NCBH 25 Objective 1 – “To retain existing buildings that, while not listed as Protected Structures, are considered to contribute to historic character, local character, visual setting, rural amenity or streetscape value within the County”.