COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO.
MOTION: Councillor Shane Moynihan
Chapter 8. 8.5 To make provision for an expanded community facility for the Esker area of Lucan, on Council lands in Esker
REPORT:
This motion is proposing to make provision for an expanded community facility for the Esker area of Lucan on Council lands in Esker.
Planning permission has been approved for a community centre at Balgaddy and funding has been made available for this new community centre in the SDCC Capital Programme 2021-2023.
It is also noted that the Lucan Leisure complex comprising the existing Lucan Leisure Centre and the soon to be completed Lucan Swimming Pool is also in Esker, Lucan. In addition, there is an existing community centre in Ballyowen as well as neighbourhood centres in Earlsfort and Griffeen.
The Planning Department has consulted with the Community Department who have indicated that there is no objection in principle if the need exists in a wider context of meeting the overall population:community centre ratio. It is understood that there are ongoing discussions with the Economic Development Department in this regard which would be subject to normal reserved function procedures for the disposal of lands.
While provisions, policies and objectives pertaining to the provision of community facilities to meet the needs of existing and growing populations are set out under Chapter 8, Section 8.4 Social/Community Infrastructure of the CE Draft Plan it is considered that an SLO could be placed on the Council owned lands in this area to reflect the motion and its intent.
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’