COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

MOTION NO. 16

MOTION: Councillor Alan Hayes

That the Chief Executive, either alone as SDCC or in collaboration with the Irish Prison Service, present a plan to this committee that would enhance the view on the green space in Whitethorn Park where residents currently view an imposing high security fence and grey wall.

REPORT:

Significant amounts of ground contouring works have taken place on the open space at Whitethorn Gardens/Park to provide visual relief from the boundary wall and fence at Cloverhill Courthouse. The extent of the mounding in terms of height and proximity to the boundary is restricted by the security requirements of the facility. It is not possible to augment or alter the existing mounding.

To enhance the view of the green space, vertical screening is therefore required. This can be achieved by planting trees. There are currently 3 Quercus ilex (evergreen oaks) planted outside the periphery of the facility. The trees will provide excellent screening once they mature however this will take time to achieve. To augment the screening the open space will be listed for consideration for planting additional trees. The trees will be planted during the 2021/2022 winter planting season subject to no objections being received from the Irish Prison Service.