COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO. 170
MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor P. Gogarty, Councillor L. O'Toole
Amend NCBH 7 Objective 1 to read: To restrict development within areas designated with Zoning Objective 'HA - LV' (To protect and enhance the outstanding character and amenity of the Liffey Valley) and to ensure that new development: - does not impact on built or cultural heritage assets, on sensitive habitats, species, or ecosystem services, - is solely related to the area's amenity potential, - is designed and sited to avoid environmental and visual impacts, - and enhances the County's green infrastructure network.
REPORT:
The motion seeks to amend NCBH 7 Objective 1 as follows (proposed additional wording in bold, proposed deleted wording in strikethrough):
‘To restrict development within areas designated with Zoning Objective ‘HA – LV’ (To protect and enhance the outstanding character and amenity of the Liffey Valley) and to ensure that new development:
- does not significantly impact on built or cultural heritage assets, on sensitive habitats, species, or ecosystem services,
- is solely related to the area’s amenity potential,
- is designed and sited to minimise avoid environmental and visual impacts,
- and enhances the County’s green infrastructure network’.
The ‘HA-LV’ land use zone is currently very restrictive and allows minimal scope for development. It is considered that the proposed wording would be overly constricting and that the existing wording of the objective strikes a balance between protecting the many natural assets within the area while allowing scope for very limited appropriate development.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the motion is not adopted.