COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

MOTION NO.14

MOTION: Councillor R. Mannion

To ask the council to urgently address the issue of underuse of allotment spaces - at present there are a number of lots in Friarstown that are not in use, but the criteria for reclaiming them is not enforced, despite there being significant waitlists for these spaces. I ask the department responsible to review the allotments and reassign any that do not adhere to the terms of lease.

REPORT:

There are currently 317 allotments in Friarstown and 152 people on a waiting list. Following an inspection of Friarstown Allotments by Public Realm staff in the last 4 weeks, almost 100 letters have issued to plot holders in regard to unused/underused plots. The most recent inspections and review of plots has identified a small number of vacant plots. Some minor work by SDCC on these plots has commenced, to prepare them for usage. These plots will be offered to the next applicants on the waiting list, in the coming weeks.

Applicants who wish to register for an allotment must complete an application form available from South Dublin County Council. Forms can be requested by calling 01-4149000 or the form can be downloaded from the Council’s website at https://www.sdcc.ie/en/services/sport-and-recreation/allotments