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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor R. McMahon

Section 9.0.4 EDE 1 Objective 7 On the 4th bullet point, insert the words "existing enterprise zones and" to read "Additional native tree planting and landscaping on existing enterprise zones and development sites to aid with carbon sequestration........"

REPORT:

Section 9.0.4 EDE 1 Objective 7 On the 4th bullet point, insert the words "existing enterprise zones and" to read "Additional native tree planting and landscaping on existing enterprise zones and development sites to aid with carbon sequestration........"

EDE1 Objective 7 states as follows:

EDE1 Objective 7: ‘To ensure that economic and enterprise related development is provided in a manner which facilitates a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by supporting and promoting the following measures:

- Additional native tree planting and landscaping on development sites to aid with carbon sequestration, contribute to the green infrastructure network of the County and promote quality placemaking.’

And the motion seeks to amend on the 4th bullet point, insert the words:

"existing enterprise zones and" to read "Additional native tree planting and landscaping on existing enterprise zones and development sites to aid with carbon sequestration........"

The motion is to amend bullet no. 4 as follows;

"Additional native tree planting and landscaping on existing and proposed enterprise zones and development sites to aid with carbon sequestration, contribute to the green infrastructure network of the County and promote quality placemaking "

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment to bullet 4 wording as per motion;

‘Additional native tree planting and landscaping on existing and proposed enterprise zones and development sites to aid with carbon sequestration, contribute to the green infrastructure network of the County and promote quality placemaking "