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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO. 205

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

GI 2 Objective 5, Add the phrase, 'and to take a proactive approach to protection and enforcement.' To read: 'To protect and enhance the county's hedgerow network, in particular hedgerows that form townland, parish and barony boundaries recognising their historic and cultural importance in addition to their ecological importance and increase hedgerow coverage using locally native species including a commitment for no net loss of hedgerows on any development site and to take a proactive approach to protection and enforcement.'

REPORT:

It is considered that the content of the motion is consistent with the with the provisions of the CE Draft Plan.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the motion be adopted.

GI 2 Objective 5: ‘To protect and enhance the County’s hedgerow network, in particular hedgerows that form townland, parish and barony boundaries recognising their historic and cultural importance in addition to their ecological importance and increase hedgerow coverage using locally native species including a commitment for no net loss of hedgerows on any development site and to take a proactive approach to protection and enforcement.’