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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO. 72

MOTION: Councillor Yvonne Collins

NCBH 2 Objective 4:  “To protect our rivers and in particular to avoid overdevelopment which could have an adverse effect on the biodiversity and ecosystems of the river”

REPORT:

 NCBH 2 Objective 4: “To protect our rivers and in particular to avoid overdevelopment which could have an adverse effect on the biodiversity and ecosystems of the river”

This motion is proposing a new objective to be inserted in NCBH 2 Objective 4 which reads:

“To protect our rivers and in particular to avoid overdevelopment which could have an adverse effect on the biodiversity and ecosystems of the river”.

 Riparian Corridors have been included in the draft Plan and have a proven role in controlling the movement and processing of waterborne pollutants. The removal of riparian vegetation through urbanisation disrupts land-water linkages leading to reductions in water quality, less stable thermal and flow regimes, and ultimately, reduces the ecosystem integrity. Therefore, it is important to protect rivers and prevent any adverse effects on their biodiversity and eco-systems.

 The existing Draft Plan acknowledges the need for careful and/or restricted development adjacent to watercourse through the provision of various policy and objectives. It is considered that the motion will further clarify the need to protect rivers and their associated ecosystems.

Recommendation:  It is recommended that this motion is adopted. The new objective is:

NCBH 2 Objective 4 - “To protect our rivers and in particular to avoid overdevelopment which could have an adverse effect on the biodiversity and ecosystems of the river”.