COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, March 01, 2022

MOTION NO.35

MOTION: Councillor E. Murphy, Councillor Alan Edge

GI Strategic Theme-Recreation and Amenity (Human Health and Wellbeing); CE Report p.445; SD-C195-154 To reject the proposal to amend text relating to allotments (page 150 of Draft Plan) from 'Friarstown in Bohernabreena' to 'Friarstown in Tallaght'. To read: 'Friarstown in Bohernabreena' as per the original draft. Reason: The area is in the postal area of Bohernabreena and is physically located in Bohernabreena, off Bohernabreena Hill and adjacent to Bohernabreena Parish Church (St Anne's). The proposed change is unnecessary and confusing.

REPORT:

The motion seeks a rejection of the CE Report amendment relating to the correct address of allotments referred to on page 150 of the Draft Plan from ‘Friarstown in Bohernabreena’ to ‘Friarstown in Tallaght’. 

A review of the Eircode website, indicates that the allotments are located in Bohernabreena, County Dublin. A review of the County’s Electoral Areas, that the allotments are located in the Firhouse Bohernabreena Electoral Area. The relevant ACM area for this site is Rathfarnham, Templeogue, Firhouse and Bohernabreena.  

It is considered that the proposal to amend text relating to the address of the allotments removing the reference to Tallaght and reverting to the wording in the Draft Plan is considered appropriate. 

CE Recommendation:  It is recommended that this motion is adopted rejecting the CE amendment to Draft Plan and reverting to the wording set out on page 150 of the Draft Plan to read as follows 

From wording set out in the CE Report (p445) 

The Council manages allotments at Tymon Park in Tallaght, Corkagh Park in Clondalkin, Friarstown in Tallaght and Mill Lane in Palmerstown. Residents can pay to rent these allotments to grow their own fruits and vegetables, providing access to healthy affordable food. Allotment growing also provides an opportunity for healthy physical recreation and social engagement, and also can play an important role in improving local biodiversity. The Council will continue to protect and promote these existing and provide for new allotments in accordance with a review of the provision and management of allotments across the County. 

To: As set out in the Draft Plan: 

The Council manages allotments at Tymon Park in Tallaght, Corkagh Park in Clondalkin, Friarstown in Bohernabreena and Mill Lane in Palmerstown. Residents can pay to rent these allotments to grow their own fruits and vegetables, providing access to healthy affordable food. Allotment growing also provides an opportunity for healthy physical recreation and social engagement, and also can play an important role in improving local biodiversity. The Council will continue to protect and promote these existing and provide for new allotments in accordance with a review of the provision and management of allotments across the County.