COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNTY COUNCIL

Thursday, December 11, 2025

MOTION NO.14 (ID:89348)

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That an objective is inserted in the Framework plan to actively seek out opportunities for an enterprise type building to give art & crafts a start up in village Reason 2 regenerate village currently vape shops , hairdressers , nailbars etc also increase tourism

REPORT:

Having regard to the proposal put forward by the motion, and the intent to widen the current offer within the village in terms of start ups and cultural uses, the following objectives of the County Development Plan 2022-2028 are relevant; 

EDE8 Objective 6:  

‘To facilitate and provide for the refurbishment and replacement of obsolete floorspace and promote the use of vacant floorspace within our town, village and district centres taking account of the relevant zoning and placemaking objectives’ 

NCBH24 Objective 1:  

‘To encourage the repurposing and reuse of older vacant and derelict structures, particularly within towns, villages and Architectural Conservation Areas.’ 

It is also notable that South Dublin County Council has a business support programme which includes four funding streams designed to address key issues for businesses in the County. Two of these funds are specifically aimed at supporting existing small-scale businesses and startup businesses utilising previously vacant units. 

It is considered appropriate to insert a new objective which facilitates the cultural uses in Clondalkin. 

CE Recommendation: 

Insert new objective in Chapter 6 of the LPF under CHE16: Village Improvement 

 ‘To facilitate and promote the use of vacant/obsolete floorspace, and older vacant or derelict structures, within Clondalkin Village and environs for repurposing, including but not limited to cultural uses such as arts and crafts subject to the relevant zoning and placemaking objectives of the County Development Plan and the Local Planning Framework’ 

Advisory Note: Initial Screening for SEA for the Motion

No SEA issues; SEA not required.

Initial Screening for AA for the Motion

No AA issues; Stage 2 AA not required.