COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, January 26, 2026

MOTION NO. 4

MOTION: Councillor J. Spear

"In line with the local area plan commitments to explore the uncovering of the River Poddle in Tallaght, this area committee calls on the Manager to bring immediate clarity on the following: describe the specifics of all exploratory assessments conducted so far and especially in relation to the first CTF1 development (planning application SD23A/0237); clarify how exploratory work is to be ensured now and in the future when the River Poddle is widely referred to as a "surface water pipe/sewer/drain" in developments' planning applications (including in planning application SD23A/0237); clarify how uncovering is to be effectively explored if it is tied to individual planning applications and not applied to targeted areas as a whole?"

REPORT:

The planning application SD23A/0237 was assessed by Natural Water Section of SDCC taking account of the following three documents - The Sustainable Drainage Explanatory Design and Evaluation Guide 2022,  The County Development Plan 2022- 2028 and the Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice For Drainage Works.

The examining of how the River Poddle can be opened up will be assessed on a case by case basis by Natural Water Section where planning developments are applied for adjacent to the River Poddle.  

SDCC completed the Integrated Constructed Wetland (ICW) in Tymon Park last year to open up the Poddle and enhance the water quality and biodiversity.