COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor Joanna Tuffy

Amend Chapter 7 Table 7.6 Western Dublin Orbital Route to add in last sentence "and Lucan Village" (purpose of this is that Lucan Village should not be a thoroughfare.

REPORT:

Table 7.6 of the CE Draft Plan (Chapter 7, Sustainable Movement) sets out ‘Medium to Long-Term Road Objectives’ and includes the following reference:

 ‘Western Dublin Orbital Route: ‘Link between the N81, N7 and the N4 with a by-pass function around Rathcoole and Saggart.

 The need for this route, further connections and possible alternative routes will be determined through the review of the NTA’s GDA Strategy and in consultation with TII and relevant local authorities. In any such route a primary objective of South Dublin County Council shall be to protect the scenic Liffey Valley parklands and amenities at Lucan Demesne and St Catherine’s Park, and to examine all possible engineering options for a future route to minimise the impact on the environment, landscape and amenities.’

 The addition of the text ‘and Lucan Village’ as proposed by the motion is considered acceptable.  

Recommendation: It is recommended that this motion is adopted. The text within table 7.6 will be amended to read as follows: 

 ‘The need for this route, further connections and possible alternative routes will be determined through the review of the NTA’s GDA Strategy and in consultation with TII and relevant local authorities. In any such route a primary objective of South Dublin County Council shall be to protect the scenic Liffey Valley parklands, and amenities at Lucan Demesne and St Catherine’s Park, and Lucan Village, and to examine all possible engineering options for a future route to minimise the impact on the environment, landscape and amenities.’