COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO. 230

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

GI 5 Objective 3 Add: '- Recognise the value of mature trees over saplings and prioritise the preservation of existing woodlands over the replacement of felled trees'

REPORT:

The proposed motion seeks to include a new objective recognising the value of mature trees and prioritising the preservation of exiting woodlands over their replacement. There are a number of strong objectives in the CE Draft Plan that recognise the value and aim to protect trees and woodlands in the County. It is considered the content of the motion is consistent with such objectives and with the overall provisions of the CE Draft Plan.

Recommendation:  It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment to reflect that the existing objectives NCBH 11 Objective 2 and NCBH Objective 3 as currently set out in the CE Draft Plan are sufficient to provide for the intent of the motion:

NCBH 11 Objective 2: “To identify trees of amenity value within the County and use whatever mechanism is available for their protection.”

NCBH 11 Objective 3: “To protect existing trees, hedgerows, and woodlands which are of amenity or biodiversity value and/ or contribute to landscape character and ensure that proper provision is made for their protection and management taking into account Living with Trees: South Dublin County Council’s Tree Management Policy (2015-2020) or any superseding document.”