COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO. 118

MOTION: Councillor Peter Kavanagh, Councillor Liam Sinclair, Councillor L. Donaghy, Councillor S.McEneaney

Natural, Cultural and Built Heritage - pg 73 Motion: To amend NCBH 8 Objective 1 as follows: To restrict development within areas designated with Zoning Objective 'HA - DV' (To protect and enhance the outstanding character and amenity of the Dodder Valley) and ensure that new development; - does not negatively impact on cultural heritage assets, on sensitive habitats, species, and ecosystem services, - is related to the area's amenity potential - is designed and sited to minimise environmental and visual impacts - and enhances the County's green infrastructure network.

REPORT:

The motion seeks to amend NCBH 8 Objective 1 by deleting the word ‘significantly’ and replacing it with the word ‘negatively’ so that the objective reads as follows:

‘To restrict development within areas designated with Zoning Objective ‘HA – DV’ (To protect and enhance the outstanding character and amenity of the Dodder Valley) and ensure that new development;

?            does not significantly negatively impact on cultural heritage assets, on sensitive habitats, species, and ecosystem services,

?            is related to the area’s amenity potential

?            is designed and sited to minimise environmental and visual impacts

?            and enhances the County’s green infrastructure network.’

The addition of the word ‘negatively’ is considered reasonable; however it is considered that the word ‘significantly’ should be retained. The restrictions associated with the ‘HA-DV’ land use zone are appropriately onerous and allow minimal scope for development. It is considered that the wording ‘does not significantly negatively impact’ would strike a balance between protecting the many natural assets within the area while allowing scope for very limited appropriate development.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the motion is adopted with amendments, so that NCBH 8 Objective 1 reads as follows:

‘To restrict development within areas designated with Zoning Objective ‘HA – DV’ (To protect and enhance the outstanding character and amenity of the Dodder Valley) and ensure that new development;