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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO. 193
MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons
That there is an SLO for SDCC to place a Compulsory Purchase Order on the old RIC Barracks on Old Nangor Road, and that it be converted into a museum. It is a Protected Structure within the present Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
REPORT:
This property is listed on the Record of Protected Structures under Ref: 0136 and is located within the Architectural Conservation Area of Clondalkin Village.
The use of Compulsory Purchase Order powers are applied as a last resort, a more proactive approach through active engagement with the owners and occupiers for compliance in their duty of care has generally been found to be more appropriate in dealing with dereliction of buildings. This more proactive approach is provided for in a number of policies and objectives in the development plan.
CPO powers for structures/buildings is a mechanism that can be used in very limited circumstances, where the justification for such compulsory purchase is warranted. This mechanism for structures relating to Built Heritage and Architectural Conservation is set out in Part IV of the Planning Act 2000, as amended.
If the Council carry out a CPO on a structure, once acquired the Local Authority have the responsibility to maintain, protect/conserve or renovate such structure, all of which require funding and are budgetary matters.
It is considered that the Council is not in a position to purchase this building. An additional museum is not required in Clondalkin as one already exists in the Round Tower site.
Recommendation: It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.