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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

MOTION NO. 22

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That Chief Executive outlines the policy in relation to the short term rental of lands under its control and as a pilot study in these LEAs undertakes a review of lands to see if income could be obtained in the short term from interested parties, pending concrete timelines for land uses being set; and specifically outlines its plans for its lands at both sides of the Newcastle Road at the 12th Lock, indicating what opportunities may arise for rental on a short term basis as well as collaboration in the medium term with adjoining clubs such as Lucan Pitch and Putt Club and Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club which may enhance the opportunities for the Council and the organisations concerned.

REPORT:

Typically the Council enters into Tillage Agreements with farmers to ensure suitable lands awaiting development are being used in a productive way and there are a number of such agreements in place in the Lucan LEA. Additionally, Temporary Licence Agreements are entered into for the use of Council lands on a short term basis perhaps as a compound for construction works. In relation to the lands either side of the R120 at 12th Lock, the Council has received two tender submissions for the development of a Masterplan for the area which includes these parcels of land. This will assess the potential uses in the context of the wider area and the Councils strategic objectives. The process of developing the masterplan will involve engagement with local stakeholders and adjoining property owners and members will be kept informed of progress throughout.