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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
MOTION NO.13
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 is formally requesting the arrangement of a meeting between representatives from the Department Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), the Office of Public Works (OPW), local councillors, and our committee. We ask CE for assistance in coordinating this gathering, which aims 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. Considering that the last briefing held for councillors was back in June 2023, we believe a further brief is necessary to ensure all stakeholders are well-informed about the changes made and any possible future plans. Open communication and collaboration are essential for the success of any housing project. This meeting will provide a platform for comprehensive understanding and constructive discussion and an opportunity to address any concerns or queries from our committee and local councillors Additionally, we propose sending formal letters to all concerned parties to ensure their participation and to convey the importance of their input in this matter.
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.
On Tuesday February 20th an email was circulated from DCEDIY inviting Councillors to visit the site prior to the arrival of families and offering to meet with councillors if they wished.