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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO. 214

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor P. Gogarty, Councillor L. O'Toole

In section Corridor 5: Camac River Corridor, under section 'Stepping Stones', amend Rathcoole Park to read: Rathcoole Park and Rathcoole Woodlands

REPORT:

The proposed motion seeks the amend the text associated with the Core Areas / Stepping Stones in Section Corridor 5: Camac River Corridor.

Rathcoole Woodlands adjoins Rathcoole Park which is included in the L7 Citywest-Saggart Corridor set out in Appendix 4 of the CE Draft Plan. Given the proximity of the Woodlands to this corridor any future proposals arising from the investigations to be carried out as part of delivery of the SLO can address the relationship of these lands with the GI Corridor. It is considered premature to insert the objective as proposed. An SLO is more appropriate in this instance as it examines the area in combination with other factors and investigates the potential for alternative land uses having regard to existing habitats, the need for social and affordable housing, community infrastructure and access. Such an investigation will also have due regard to the biodiversity value of the woodland. 

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment to insert an SLO in Chapter 2, Core Strategy (CS) Policy 10: Rathcoole, CS 10 SLO1 and Map 8 to read:

 “To investigate the potential for alternative land uses for the lands currently zoned RES-N (To provide for new residential communities in accordance with approved area plans) and OS (To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities) as identified by the SLO on the CDP land use zoning map, having regard to, existing habitats, the need for social and affordable housing, community infrastructure and access. Following this assessment, and where alternative land use arrangements are identified in line with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, to bring forward proposals for re-zoning.”