COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

MOTION NO.14

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any progress or contact with the proposers of a residential centre for those seeking international protection at Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate or alternatively the intention to proceed with the development that has acquired planning permission or from any other unit in the Estate seeking to avail of the Regeneration Option.

REPORT:

In January 2024, a called "Tailored Projects Limited" applied to South Dublin County Council for a Section 5 Declaration in relation to the use of Units 64 and 65 of the Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate for displaced persons or persons seeking international protection. 

A Section 5 Declaration Application is concerned with determining whether a given set of proposals are exempt from the requirement to obtain planning permission. It is narrowly-focused on specific legislative provisions rather than a merits-based planning assessment against policy. There is no requirement to obtain a Section 5 Declaration in advance of undertaking exempted development. 

SDCC as Planning Authority made the determination on the 16th of February that the proposed use of the building is exempted development as such does not require planning permission. There have been no subsequent planning/planning-related applications or pre-planning enquiries in relation to these premises.