COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO. 9
MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor P. Gogarty, Councillor L. O'Toole
Amend NCBH 7 Objective 3 to read: To improve and extend the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order along the Liffey Valley area in South Dublin from the border with Dublin City administrative area to Kildare County and promote its tourism potential subject to the protection of its biodiversity and ecological value.
REPORT:
‘To improve and extend the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order and promote its tourism potential subject to the protection of its biodiversity and ecological value’.
The motion seeks to amend this objective to state: ‘To improve and extend the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order along the Liffey Valley area in South Dublin from the border with Dublin City administrative area to Kildare County and promote its tourism potential subject to the protection of its biodiversity and ecological value’.
It is noted that the eastern extent of the SAAO is currently as far as the boundary with the Dublin City Council area.
In combination with the response to motion 71118, it is recommended to amend NCBH 7 Objective 3 to state:
‘To improve and extend the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order within the Liffey Valley area, with particular regard to incorporating the lands known as the Demesne to the border with Kildare County; and to promote its tourism potential subject to the protection of its biodiversity and ecological value’.
It is considered that the recommended amendment reflects the intent of this motion.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the motion is adopted with amendments: Amend NCBH 7 Objective 3 to state:
‘To improve and extend the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order within the Liffey Valley area, with particular regard to incorporating the lands known as the Demesne to the border with Kildare County; and to promote its tourism potential subject to the protection of its biodiversity and ecological value’.