COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

MOTION NO. 16

MOTION: Councillor L. de Courcy

That this Area Committee request that SDCC purchase the land behind the Mill SC to ensure the development in the heart of the village is focused on the the people in the village and not a for profit contractor.

REPORT:

The land referred to in the Motion is one of the larger infill sites within the boundary of the Clondalkin Local Area Plan and is privately owned. It is included within the boundary of the LAP to ensure that any development on the site in accordance with the principles of the LAP and can be assessed against design parameters, including the provision of appropriate open space, connections to the village along Ninth Lock Road, Old Nangor Road and New Nangor Road, as well as connections through the site itself to make access to areas north of New Nangor Road easier, including to the train station. As well as meeting the requirements of the LAP, any development on the site will be required to provide public amenities, which meets with the requirements of the County Development Plan. Given the strategic nature of this site, any future proposals on the site will have to demonstrate how the site integrates with and supports Clondalkin village and is in line with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.  

It is noted that the adoption of the LAP, which is currently being prepared is a reserved function and will be the subject of a statutory public consultation, which will allow input from the local community and Elected Members in relation to all matters pertaining to the future development of Clondalkin village.

Regarding the specific acquisition of the property, this site does not represent a landholding that the Local Authority are currently seeking to acquire. Please be advised that when the Economic Enterprise & Tourism Development Department acquire land, it is under instruction from another Council Department supported by a justification report setting out the need for the land and confirming no other suitable land is owned by the Council for the stated purpose. In addition to this, a source of funding is also identified as part of this process.