COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO.
MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons
That there is a SLO for Development of Rathcoole Park to allow further sports & recreational areas for the young people of Saggart, Newcastle and Rathcoole. (In particular to look at two basket ball courts, large modern playground, skate park, enclosed dog run, coffee dock/small retail unit for the purposes of making available tea/coffee, confectionary/ice cream together with plenty of outdoor seating, BBQ area & benches, outdoor amphitheatre type facility incorporating a retractable roof structure and raised concreted flooring to allow outdoor performances together with weather proofed electrical supply points and non grass surface for spectators.)
REPORT:
This motion proposes the inclusion of an SLO which states:
‘Development of Rathcoole Park to allow further sports & recreational areas for the young people of Saggart, Newcastle and Rathcoole. (In particular to look at two basket ball courts, large modern playground, skate park, enclosed dog run, coffee dock/small retail unit for the purposes of making available tea/coffee, confectionary/ice cream together with plenty of outdoor seating, BBQ area & benches, outdoor amphitheatre type facility incorporating a retractable roof structure and raised concreted flooring to allow outdoor performances together with weather proofed electrical supply points and non grass surface for spectators.)’
It is considered that this proposed SLO is too detailed and specific and is an operational matter that is better addressed thought the Parks and Open Space Strategy. There are several other objectives within the Draft Plan which reflect the content of this motion such as:
COS 5 Objective 2: To support the implementation of South Dublin County Parks and Open Space Strategy and to ensure that the provision, upgrade, design, and maintenance of public open space is in accordance with the Strategy.
COS 4 Objective 5: To support the provision of formal and informal play areas with appropriate equipment and facilities, incorporating nature-based play opportunities across the County, ensuring that the needs of differing age groups and abilities are accommodated.
COS 4 Objective 9: To support and facilitate a framework for the improvement, maintenance, and enhancement of existing community-based sports facilities within the County.
COS 5 Objective 8: To ensure the design of parks and public open space areas is of high quality; to provide a pleasant setting, accommodate use by people of all ages and abilities, to support life-long activity, and good health and well-being by the provision of a balanced mix of active and passive recreation and access to, or view of, nature.
COS 5 Objective 22: To maximise the leisure and amenity resource offered by each of the County’s parks through the promotion of management plans that provide for the continued improvement of the park setting, recreational facilities and biodiversity.
Recommendation
It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment to reflect that the intent of the motion is reflected in COS 4 Objective 5, COS 4 Objective 9, COS 5 Objective 8, COS 5 Objective 22 and COS 5 Objective 2.
COS 4 Objective 5: To support the provision of formal and informal play areas with appropriate equipment and facilities, incorporating nature-based play opportunities across the County, ensuring that the needs of differing age groups and abilities are accommodated.
COS 4 Objective 9: To support and facilitate a framework for the improvement, maintenance, and enhancement of existing community-based sports facilities within the County.
COS 5 Objective 8: To ensure the design of parks and public open space areas is of high quality; to provide a pleasant setting, accommodate use by people of all ages and abilities, to support life-long activity, and good health and well-being by the provision of a balanced mix of active and passive recreation and access to, or view of, nature.
COS 5 Objective 22: To maximise the leisure and amenity resource offered by each of the County’s parks through the promotion of management plans that provide for the continued improvement of the park setting, recreational facilities and biodiversity.
COS 5 Objective 2: To support the implementation of South Dublin County Parks and Open Space Strategy and to ensure that the provision, upgrade, design, and maintenance of public open space is in accordance with the Strategy.