COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor P. Gogarty, Councillor L. O'Toole

9. Motion Cllr Liona O'Toole co-signed Cllrs Paul Gogarty and Cllr Guss O'Connell • Page 225 That this council supports the development of the Esker Community Initiative and commits to commence delivery of the facility within two years of adoption of the plan.

REPORT:

The Planning Department consulted with the Economic Development Department on this motion. The Economic Development Department have commented that they have been in engagement with the schools and the parish in respect for development of facilities for the wider beneficial community use. To this end the Community Department has engaged with the Esker Community Initiative to assess the wider community benefit, it is hoped to come to an agreement with the parties involved and once the terms and conditions are agreed it will be subject to the approval of the members in accordance with the provisions of Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and in accordance with Section 211 of the Planning & Development Act, 2000.

On this basis it is considered that this matter will be further dealt with through the relevant procedures noting that these are subject to the reserved functions of the Members. However, subject to amendment, it is considered that an SLO can be placed on the lands.

 Recommendation: It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment to read:

COS 3 SLO X

To proactively engage with the Esker Community Initiative and support the development of a multi-use community building on Council owned lands adjacent to the N4 slip road to the R120 and north of St. Thomas’ Primary School’