COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor C. King

Chapter 6: Housing - 6.2 - Additional Objective H2 H2 Objective 7: That the areas of focus for the provision of Social Housing shifts to areas of population decline instead of continuing to develop infill and larger projects in areas of population increase and population pressure like Tallaght and Clondalkin where green space is becoming more sparse by the year as a result. This objective will promote integration of all tenure types within Communities and break down barriers and stigmas that unfortunately exist and promote the repopulation of declining Communities.

REPORT:

This motion seeks to add a new objective under Policy H2: Supply of Housing which states: ‘Ensure that sufficient zoned land continues to be available at appropriate locations to satisfy the housing requirements of the County.’,

The new objective seeks (slightly reworded to be consistent with wording of objectives): ‘To shift the areas of focus for the provision of Social Housing to areas of population decline instead of continuing to develop infill and larger projects in areas of population increase and population pressure like Tallaght and Clondalkin where green space is becoming more sparse by the year as a result.

The rationale for this objective as indicated is to promote integration of all tenure types within Communities and break down barriers and stigmas that unfortunately exist and promote the repopulation of declining Communities.

The merit of the motion is noted. It is considered that the principal of the motion is reflected under the following;

H1 Objective 14: ‘Support the provision of a mix of tenure types across the County in creating suitable accommodation for all and discourage undue segregation and over proliferation of a single tenure within any local area (within a 10-minute walking distance) in line with the Apartment Guidelines and the provision of the Housing Strategy and Interim HNDA or any subsequent future Regional based HNDA’

H2 Objective 6: ‘To ensure an adequate provision of social housing across the County through the facilitation of the transfer of lands and other appropriate mechanisms with third parties to ensure an appropriate distribution of new social housing, and to avoid additional concentration of social housing above that already in existence.’

It is important that the principles of compact growth are met, the motion as worded may not always facilitate this if social housing is concentrated in areas of population decline, the motion could also be against the current objective and its own intent to discourage over proliferation of a single tenure within any local area. It is also worth noting that the Council will seek to bring forward social and affordable housing on its own appropriately zoned lands which are spread across the County. Part V housing is delivered equally, at 10%, wherever permissions are granted.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment to reflect that the existing H1  Objective 14 and H2 Objective 6 as currently set out in the CE Draft Plan is sufficient to provide for the intent of the motion:

H1 Objective 14: ‘Support the provision of a mix of tenure types across the County in creating suitable accommodation for all and discourage undue segregation and over proliferation of a single tenure within any local area (within a 10-minute walking distance) in line with the Apartment Guidelines and the provision of the Housing Strategy and Interim HNDA or any subsequent future Regional based HNDA’

H2 Objective 6: ‘To ensure an adequate provision of social housing across the County through the facilitation of the transfer of lands and other appropriate mechanisms with third parties to ensure an appropriate distribution of new social housing, and to avoid additional concentration of social housing above that already in existence.’