COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

QUESTION NO. 2

QUESTION: Councillor Joanna Tuffy

To ask the Chief Executive Officer for an update on information available to it about the road cleaning schedule around the construction of The Crossings. Residents in the Stratton area of Adamstown perceive that road cleaning is not as frequent as it had been previously and that there is more dust on windows etc. of homes nearby.

REPLY:

Condition 46 of the parent permission for The Crossings - SDZ20A/0008 requires:

Vehicle Cleansing and Wheel Washing. (a)The applicant shall ensure that suitable facilities for vehicle cleansing and wheel washing, to the satisfaction of the Area Engineer, are provided on site prior to commencing of earthworks and that such facilities are maintained in a satisfactorily operational condition during all periods of earthworks. (b) Provision for dust suppression measures in periods of extended dry weather. (c) Provision for the flexible use of a road sweeper if an acute situation on the adjoining public road requires it. (d) The applicant shall ensure that on-site car parking facilities are provided in accordance with Council requirements and standards to the satisfaction of South Dublin County Council, are made available for site workers during the course of construction. (e) The applicant shall maintain all footpaths and roads affected by the development works in a safe and tidy condition in accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Roads Section or the Council’s Area Engineer.

REASON: In the interest of the amenity, safety and maintenance of adjoining roads and footpaths.

The Planning Enforcement section has not received any complaints.