COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

That the possibility of planting hedges around some (suitable) open spaces in the Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin LAC be investigated to both improve biodiversity and to add character to residential areas.

REPORT:

The Public Realm Section is open to considering planting hedges at suitable locations in the Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin electoral areas. Hedges are generally planted around the periphery of existing boundaries to provide visual relief to walls and railings, or to block unsightly views.  Hedging needs to be located so that it does not give rise to anti-social activities.  Not all sites are suitable. If the elected members have specific locations that they would like considered, please forward details to the Public Realm Section for review.