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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO. 39

MOTION: Councillor M. Duff, Councillor P. Kearns, Councillor Alan Edge

CS3: Add 'Objective 7: In line with NPF, Appendix 3, development in areas in which SHDs have been granted permission will be kept under constant review to ensure that the delivery of necessary infrastructure is possible to ensure the sustainability of communities.

REPORT:

The motion proposes a new objective under Policy CS 3 as follows:

‘In line with NPF, Appendix 3, development in areas in which SHDs have been granted permission will be kept under constant review to ensure that the delivery of necessary infrastructure is possible to ensure the sustainability of communities.’

The motion is considered reasonable. However, having regard to the fact that SHDs form a part of the housing delivery in each neighbourhood and settlement, it is not considered that the proposed text as a separate objective is appropriate. It is therefore proposed to amend policy CS3 Objective 2 with the merits of this motion and insert the wording ‘including the performance of large-scale housing developments (Schemes for 100 units+)’.

The wording ‘schemes for 100 units +’ is preferred to SHDs as the SHD process will be coming to an end during the life of the Development Plan. It is also considered that the word ‘all’ should be inserted for clarity.

Policy CS3 Objective 2 will therefore read as follows:

‘Implement a robust monitoring process for all housing delivery including the performance of large-scale housing developments (Schemes for 100 units+) for each neighbourhood area and settlement within the County to ensure that the delivery of necessary infrastructure is possible to ensure the sustainability of communities.’

Recommendation#

It is recommended that the motion be adopted with amendment with policy CS3 Objective 2 being amended to read as follows:

 ‘Implement a robust monitoring process for all housing delivery including the performance of large-scale housing developments (Schemes for 100 units+) for each neighbourhood area and settlement within the County to ensure that the delivery of necessary infrastructure is possible to ensure the sustainability of communities.’