COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO.
MOTION: Councillor E. Murphy
CH 13 - 13.7 That a Strategic Local Objective be attached to the lands as outlined in red (Attached Image - Map 10) to facilitate leisure, recreation, outdoor activities, sporting pursuit centre, accommodation and tourism development at Woodtown Manor House and lands Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, subject to due consideration being given to ensuring sensitive design and conservation of historical, architectural and archaeological features of the existing buildings and land.
REPORT:
It is noted that the lands in question are in private ownership and that it likely to be the subject of a planning application which will require the submission of environmental assessments, visual assessments, topographical detail, conservation assessments amongst others.
The content of the motion is considered premature pending any future application being lodged as its inclusion may unduly prejudice the consideration of any future planning application prior to a full and proper planning assessment.
The following provisions of the CE Draft Plan are also noted.
EDE19 Support the development of a sustainable tourism industry that recognises the recreational and
tourism potential of the County, building on the actions in the South Dublin Tourism Strategy, 2015 or any superseding strategy.
EDE19 Objective 1: To support the development of tourism infrastructure, attractions, activities and
facilities at appropriate locations subject to sensitive design and demonstrated environmental safeguards
Recommendation
It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.