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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, July 12, 2021

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor Peter Kavanagh

This council calls for the introduction of minimum standards for cycle parking and cycling facilities for various land uses in South Dublin County, in all public buildings and in all new developments; and for the publication of a manual of these standards.

REPORT:

South Dublin County Council ‘s standards for bicycle parking and cycling facilities are  detailed in Section 11.4.1 of the County Development Plan (CDP) 2016 – 2022 (currently under review) .   This section also has regard for the NTA National Cycling Manual which under Section 5.5 provides for the a strategic approach to bicycle parking .

Similarly,  in relation to Apartments, new guidelines were issued in 2018 which supersede the recommendations in the CDP.  See ‘Design Standards for New Apartment Guidelines, 2018” .  This Council refers to these guidelines in all new applications since the guidelines were issued and details of these guidelines will inform the review of the new County Development Plans 2022 – 2028.