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SPECIAL MEETING OF CLANE AREA COMMITTEE HELD ON
THURSDAY, 21 JUNE 2001
DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
Present:
Councillor J Reilly, Councillor M Fitzpatrick, Councillor P J
Sheridan, Councillor T McEvoy, Mr K Rushe (Brady Shipman
Martin), Mr K Kelly, Administrative Officer, Ms A Rowan,
Projects Office, Mr C Talbot, Projects Office, Ms A Aspell,
Senior Staff Officer
Clane
Councillor Sheridan proposed that, due to the minor amendments to the
Clane Draft Development Plan, the Plan be displayed as an Amended Draft for
a period of one month.
The Chairman requested confirmation of the timescale for completion of the
Development Plan, were it to be displayed for a further period. Mr Kelly
advised the members that it was intended to hold a Special Meeting of the
County Council on or about 16 July 2001 in order to deal with Development
Plans only. If the members were to approve the Amended Draft Clane
Development Plan it would be put on display for one month from the end of
July. Mr Kelly advised that subject to the coordination of the Development
Plans with the Housing Strategy it may be possible to complete the procedure
for the Clane Development Plan at the September meeting of the County
Council.
Mr Talbot advised the members that it is hoped to adopt the Housing
Strategy by the end of July. The procedure to vary the 1999 County
Development Plan will then be commenced.
Mr Talbot outlined the present position with regard to completion of Section
38 Agreements relating to community gain. Mr Talbot advised that only one
offer of housing had been confirmed in either Clane or Kilcock (ie. Shay
Grace). Mr Talbot clarified that the Section 38 Agreements were on the basis
of something being offered by the applicant and not on the basis of
something being requested by the Planning Authority. Mr Talbot further
outlined that conditions can be imposed by a planning permission.
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The Chairman requested clarification as to whether in a situation where a
landowner offered community gain to a community group, would the
landowner still be required to give 20% of lands for affordable housing. It was
agreed that this matter would be clarified and discussed further.
Ms Rowan advised the members that in a situation where no Section 38
Agreement had been signed the local authority would have to wait until such
time as the developer decided to develop the site before constructing any
dwellings.
Mr Kelly advised the members that the Conservation Officer had
recommended the removal of IP10 from the list of protected structures.
Following a discussion the members agreed to remove IP10 from the list of
protected structures.
Councillor Sheridan again proposed the display of an Amended Draft Plan for
Clane. Councillor Fitzpatrick seconded this proposal.
Kilcock
Mr Rushe presented a revised map showing the agreed alteration to zoning.
The Chairman noted that correspondence had been received from Kilcock &
District Community Council. Councillor Sheridan proposed that this item be
put on the Agenda for the next meeting of the Clane Area Committee. The
members agreed.
Councillor Sheridan advised the members that he had received
representations from Mr Davey with regard to the zoning of his lands, which
are shown amenity on the Amended Draft map. Mr Davey has offered lands
for a Scout Den at this location. Councillor Sheridan advised that Mr Davey is
intending to apply for planning permission for two houses at this location. Mr
Rushe pointed out that the site was within the 91m set back from the
motorway and, therefore, not appropriate for residential development.
Councillor Sheridan proposed that this land be altered to agricultural zoning.
Councillor Fitzpatrick seconded this proposal.
Councillor Fitzpatrick proposed that the Kilcock Amended Draft Development
Plan be adopted (with the alteration agreed). Councillor Reilly seconded this
proposal.
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Derrinturn
Councillor Reilly advised the meeting that he appreciated the attendance of
the County Manager, Mr Rushe, Mr Kelly and Ms Rowan at the public meeting
held in Derrinturn.
The Chairman noted that a letter had been received from a group in
Derrinturn requesting that a site be agreed for construction of a new Church
and car park. Councillor Fitzpatrick suggested that the parish lands be
earmarked for Church related development. This should be highlighted in the
Local Area Plan. The Chairman noted that the lands adjacent to the school
had been suggested by the group. The Chairman pointed out that apart from
6 acres this land is privately owned. Mr Rushe advised the members that he
would not recommend the relocation of the Church from its present site. The
Chairman acknowledged that the existing church was now more or less
beyond repair. The Chairman advised the meeting that he supports the
efforts of the group to construct a new Church. The members agreed that the
15 acre site around the existing Church could perhaps be considered for
development of a new Church and burial ground.
Mr Rushe advised the members that two objectives had been added at page
13 of the Draft Local Area Plan.
Mr Kelly brought the long term proposals of F & M Callan to the attention of
the members. Following a discussion in relation to this development, the
Chairman recommend that the planning permission currently on hands be
allowed to proceed notwithstanding consideration of the Local Area Plan for
Derrinturn. The members agreed. The Chairman requested clarification as to
whether a Material Contravention would be required were the current
application to be granted.
Councillor Reilly proposed the display of the Draft Local Area Plan for
Derrinturn. This proposal was seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick.
Councillor Fitzpatrick proposed the adoption of the minutes of the Special
Meeting of the Clane Area Committee on 1 May 2001. This proposal was
seconded by Councillor Sheridan.
The meeting then concluded.
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