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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

MOTION NO.21

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

This committee brings to your attention recent developments concerning the modular homes planned for Back Weston. It has come to our knowledge that there have been changes to the original plans that were initially made public. In light of this new information, the committee requests the arrangement of a meeting between representatives from the Office of Public Works (OPW), local councillors, and our committee. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an update on the alterations made to the original plans and to gain insight into the department's intentions for future housing and planning in the Back Weston area. We believe that open communication and collaboration between all stakeholders are essential for the success of any housing project. Such a meeting would facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the changes made and offer an opportunity to address any concerns or queries that the committee and local councillors may have.

REPORT:

The Department of Children, Equality, Integration and Youth met with Elected Members on June 15th 2023  to give a briefing on the modular home development in Back Weston.

A public information evening took place in Adamstown Community Centre on October 10th 2023.

In January The Department of Children, Equality, Integration and Youth  issued the attached letter informing us of a change to the original modular home development at the site.

As part of the programme and to further explore broader possibilities for these units the OPW are installing a small number of two storey houses on the site. The number of homes proposed for Backweston has been revised from 136 single storey, 2 bed homes to 120 single storey, 2 bed homes and 12  two storey 3 bed homes, giving a revised total of 132 homes.

A detailed description of the two story homes was also issued and is attached.

This information was circulated by email to all ACM members once received.