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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
MOTION NO. 11
MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons
This motion proposes that amendment 4.11 as proposed by the Chief Executive concerning Rathcoole Woodlands is adopted.
REPORT:
Amendment 4.11 [changes in bold] is detailed as follows:
Amend the second Objective (bullet point) in the second column under ‘Objectives associated with the Core Areas / Stepping Stones’ as follows:
From:
To support the development of a masterplan for the zoned lands at Rathcoole and implement the recommendations.
To read:
Investigate the potential opportunities to link woodlands at Rathcoole to existing and proposed recreational trails at Lugg Woods and Slade Valley.
Insert new objective in the second column under ‘Objectives associated with the Core Areas / Stepping Stones’ as follows:
To include woodlands at Rathcoole as part of a wider nature/walking trail from Saggart to Lugg Woods subject to the protection of its biodiversity, wildlife and ecological value which is of primary importance.
Submissions were made to the material alteration in support of the potential of linking the Rathcoole Woodlands to existing and proposed recreational trails. The CE recommended making the Plan with the Amendment.
The motion, which calls for the adoption of Amendment 4.11 is noted.
CE Recommendation:
Make the Plan with Amendment 4.11 as follows:
Amend the second Objective (bullet point) in the second column under ‘Objectives associated with the Core Areas / Stepping Stones’ as follows:
From:
To support the development of a masterplan for the zoned lands at Rathcoole and implement the recommendations.
To read:
Investigate the potential opportunities to link woodlands at Rathcoole to existing and proposed recreational trails at Lugg Woods and Slade Valley.
Insert new objective in the second column under ‘Objectives associated with the Core Areas / Stepping Stones’ as follows:
To include woodlands at Rathcoole as part of a wider nature/walking trail from Saggart to Lugg Woods subject to the protection of its biodiversity, wildlife and ecological value which is of primary importance.