COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO.
MOTION: Councillor Shane Moynihan
To amend the Development Plan Chapter 10, E10 to include 'explore piloting such an initiative at Mill Lane in Palmerstown'
REPORT:
The proposed motion seeks to include additional wording to the end of policy E10 Objective 1 to allow for the exploration of small-scale hydroelectric pilot project at Mill Lane Palmerstown.
E 10 Objective 1 states “to support the roll-out of small-scale hydroelectric projects on the rivers, watercourses, freshwater dams and weirs across the County, where projects do not impact negatively on freshwater species, biodiversity and natural or built heritage features.”
The proposed motion relates to a specific site and it should be noted that the provision of small-scale hydroelectric structures is a strategic issue with broader geographical application and will be subject to environmental assessment. It is therefore considered it is not appropriate at this time to identify a specific site and the intent of the proposed is adequately covered in the CE Draft Plan.
Recommendation
It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.