COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO. 32
MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons
That this council rezone the Rathcoole woodlands from RES-N (residential) to OS (to protect and preserve open space
REPORT:
This motion seeks to re rezone lands identified as ‘RES-N’ south of Rathcoole to ‘OS’.
The intent of the motion is noted. However, there are a range of considerations to be taken account of, including the provision of housing and a library by SDCC and suitable access to lands owned by the Department of Education and Skill for a school to serve the Newcastle / Rathcoole / Saggart area.
It is therefore considered appropriate to insert an SLO for the subject lands to further investigate the potential for alternative land uses for the lands currently zoned RES-N.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the proposed motion be adopted with amendment to insert a Specific Local Objective in Chapter 2, CS Policy 10 SLO1 to read as follows:
To investigate the potential for alternative land uses for the lands currently zoned RES-N (To provide for new residential communities in accordance with approved area plans) and OS (To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities) as identified by the SLO on the CDP land use zoning map, having regard to, existing habitats, the need for social and affordable housing, community infrastructure and access. Following this assessment, and where alternative land use arrangements are identified in line with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, to bring forward proposals for re-zoning.