COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO. 200
MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor P. Gogarty, Councillor L. O'Toole
It shall be an objective of the County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 that the façade of the Ulster Bank (in danger of closure as a Bank) on the Old Lucan Road Palmerstown, be preserved.
REPORT:
The Draft County Development Plan includes objectives in relation to retention of existing buildings, original features of interest that contribute to the visual setting or character of an area such as:
NCBH 25 Objective 1 – “To retain existing buildings that, while not listed as Protected Structures, are considered to contribute to historic character, local character, visual setting, rural amenity or streetscape value within the County”.
and
NCBH 25 Objective 2 – to ensure the redevelopment of older buildings, including extensions and renovation works do not compromise or erode the architectural interest, character or visual setting of such buildings including surrounding housing estates or streetscapes.
and
NCBH 25 Objective 3 – To encourage the retention, rehabilitation, renovation and re-use of older buildings and their original features where such buildings and features contribute to the visual setting, collective interest or character of the surrounding area.
This building is not a Protected Structure, and as such would be dealt with under normal Development Management criteria, assessed on its own merits against Development Plan policy as part of any future planning application and those objectives highlighted above captures the overall essence of the proposed motion.
Recommendation: It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.