COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO. 125
MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor P. Gogarty, Councillor L. O'Toole
Insert after NCBH Policy 9, a new policy named as Policy 10, renumbering all existing policies and related objectives afterwards, eg 11, 12 etc, this new Policy 10 to read as follows: NATURAL, CULTURAL AND BUILT HERITAGE (NCBH) Policy 10 Rathcoole Woodlands
REPORT:
The proposed motion seeks a new Policy 10 Rathcoole Woodlands. It is considered premature to insert this new policy, however it is considered appropriate that a Specific Local Objective (SLO) be included for Rathcoole the masterplan area and environs. 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.
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 in Map 8 to read:
Insert SLO f for Rathcoole MP lands and environs: “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.”