COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
MOTION NO. 6
MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons
That this Area Committee acknowledges the publics anger and outcry against a proposal to close the full Clondalkin village of to full car access and to allow just busses to all road access we request the council to withdraw this proposal (picture attached).
REPORT:
A second round of non-statutory public consultation took place between 1st March and 2nd April 2024 as part of the preparation of the draft Clondalkin Local Area Plan. It sought feedback, through the consultation portal, using open ended questions on three scenarios for growth, each described and visualised through the aid of a map and graphics. The feedback and themes which emerged from the first round of public consultation informed these three scenarios which were based on having a different emphasis for growth on Local Vitality; Healthy Environment; and Built Heritage.
The feedback also sought a view on three different potential Village Enhancement Schemes, each one supporting one of the scenarios.
Furthermore, views were sought on an option for movement measure within and around the village. This movement option was presented in response to the first round of consultation, where traffic congestion was seen as an issue for Clondalkin. It was presented as an option to reduce traffic congestion and encourage more cycling and walking. It outlined the existing volumes of traffic within the LAP boundary for the morning peak and the afternoon school run times. It also showed analysis of how the option could reduce delays in the evening peak if the option measures were implemented and the difference between the delays if the options for movement measures were not introduced.
This was put out for public consultation for feedback alongside the different scenarios and the possible village enhancement schemes.
A total of 190 people submitted feedback through the portal. Feedback was also received at the workshops, through school workshops and by other means. It is acknowledged that a significant number of respondents were not in favour of the movement option as presented. All of this feedback will be reviewed and written up into a report which will be made publicly available.
The feedback will inform ongoing preparation of the draft LAP. It is intended to hold a third round of non-statutory consultation prior to publication of a draft LAP. Options for movement will be reviewed in the interim and presented as part of this third round of consultation.