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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO. 164

MOTION: Councillor Alan Hayes

Chapter 3: P98. NCBH 23. Insert new objective: NCBH 23 Objective 7: To improve the streetscape of the historic Villages with the removal of unnecessary poles on footpaths and overhead cables to emphasise the visual impact of shopfronts and building features.

REPORT:

The Draft County Development Plan includes objectives in relation to streetscape improvements, removal of urban clutter and enhancement of the quality of public realm. These include:

“NCBH 20 Objective 5 - To reduce and prevent visual and urban clutter within Architectural Conservation Areas including, where appropriate, traffic management structures, utility structures and all signage”.

However, the motion relates to historic villages and placemaking. This is generally covered by Policy 23 in the Plan and related objectives include:

NCBH 23 Objective 4

To support placemaking initiatives and projects as part of Architectural Conservation Areas and village enhancements, making the areas more attractive to residents, businesses and visitors and improving the environment and community wellbeing.

The motion proposes a new objective as follows:

To improve the streetscape of the historic Villages with the removal of unnecessary poles on footpaths and overhead cables to emphasise the visual impact of shopfronts and building features.

It is considered that an amendment to provide for a new objective would be better placed as NCBH 23 Objective 7

Recommendation: It is recommended that this motion is adopted with an amended placement as a new objective NCBH 23 Objective 7 to read:

 ‘To improve the streetscape of the historic villages with the removal of unnecessary poles on footpaths and overhead cables to emphasise the visual impact of shopfronts and building features’