COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO.
MOTION: Councillor M. Duff, Councillor P. Kearns, Councillor Alan Edge
Any development on the two yellow RES lands abutting the Rural Zone at Map 9 shall be designed, located, scaled and serviced in a manner that does not detract from the character and landscape of the receiving environment bearing in mind it's proximity to the HA DM zone.
REPORT:
The motion as proposed is that the two yellow RES lands abutting the Rural Zone at Map 9 shall be designed, located, scaled and serviced in a manner that does not detract from the character and landscape of the receiving environment bearing in mind it's proximity to the HA DM zone.
It is understood that the lands referred to in this motion relate to Killinarden and the lands within the western part of the Ballycullen-Oldcourt LAP.
The lands at Killinarden were the subject of an approved Council bid for support from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government under the Serviced Sites Fund for the delivery of an indicative 300 affordable homes. Housing provision within identified lands at Killinarden will accommodate up to 500 homes in South Dublin on Local Authority lands. The scheme will provide up to 300 affordable houses and the development will also include a new community centre and sports pavilion to meet the community and sporting needs of residents.
The Killinarden housing and community facilities project at Killinarden is currently out to tender until 12th July 2021. Evaluation of Tenders to be completed and awarded by the end of August 2021. Presentation of preferred bidder to Councillors in September / October 2021. Following agreement, the proposal to be submitted for planning.
The lands at Ballycullen-Oldcourt are part of an existing LAP. The LAP contains strong policy in relation to the design and density of development relative to the contours of the lands. recognising their location at the lower levels of the Dublin Mountains.
The CE Draft Plan, Chapter 5, Section 5.2.7 Density and Building Heights in conjunction with the South Dublin County Building Height and Density Guide (BHDG) set out in Appendix 10 support a ‘Context Driven Approach to Height’ and sets out best practice guidance and principles including a comprehensive and detailed Contextual Analysis Toolkit. The Plan also contains policy and objectives, in particular QDP13 Objective 1 in Chapter 5 which supports a plan led approach ensuring that development conforms to LAPs.
In addition, Chapter 13, Section 13.1.1 Land-Use Zoning Tables of the Draft County Development Plan states:
(iv) Transitional Areas
Abrupt transitions in scale and use should be avoided adjacent to the boundary of land use zones. Development proposals in transition areas should seek to avoid development that would be detrimental to the amenities of the contiguous zone. For example, regard should be had to the use, scale and density of development proposals in zones abutting residential or rural areas in order to protect residential or rural amenity, as appropriate.
Recommendation
It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment to reflect that the provisions set out in the CE Draft Plan, in particular under Chapter 5 in conjunction with the South Dublin County BHDG (Appendix 10) and Chapter 13, Section 13.1.1 Land-Use Zoning Tables of the CE Draft Plan are sufficient to provide for the intent of the motion.