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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

MOTION NO.1

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to clarify the future plans for the Careline site located on Tomas Omer Way. Given that the site is currently in use as a school serving young people, and in light of multiple motions I have previously submitted over the years to safeguard this site from residential development, I call on the Council to ensure that any proposed change of use for this land remains consistent with its current role. Specifically, the site should be retained for uses that serve young people in a recreational, community, or educational capacity.

REPORT:
The Careline Learning Centre is located within the boundaries of the Clonburris SDZ. The site in question is located in Kishogue North East character area - subsector 1, of the Planning Scheme. This character area is identified for mixed development area with medium density residential development, closer to the centre with low density on the perimeters. Small scale retail, commercial and community uses will be facilitated close to the schools and Park. Page 124 of the Planning Scheme sets out how this sub-sector will be developed. Any future development on this site would need to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the SDZ Planning Scheme SDZ Planning Scheme - Clonburris.