Environmental Report: Addendum II
Environmental Consequences of
Proposed Amendments to the
Draft Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan
2010-2016
for:
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
County Hall
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Dún Laoghaire
by:
CAAS (Environmental Services)
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DECEMBER 2009
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Table of Contents
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Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1
1.2
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Terms of Reference ............................................................................................................ 1
Process for making a new Development Plan ....................................................................... 1
Environmental Consequences of Proposed Amendments ..................................... 2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
Chapter 2 Overall Strategy .................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 5 Residential Development ..................................................................................... 3
Chapter 6 Enterprise and Employment ................................................................................. 6
Chapter 7 Retailing ............................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 8 Social, Community & Cultural Development .......................................................... 8
Chapter 9 Landscape, Heritage and Biodiversity ................................................................. 11
Chapter 10 Open Space and Recreation ............................................................................. 15
Chapter 11 Conservation of the Archaeological and Architectural Heritage ........................... 17
Chapter 12 Sustainable Travel & Transportation ................................................................. 18
Chapter 13 Environmental Infrastructure and Management ................................................. 26
Chapter 14 Climate Change and Energy Efficiency .............................................................. 27
Chapter 15 Urban Design .................................................................................................. 29
Chapter 16 Development Management .............................................................................. 29
Chapter 17 Specific Local Objectives .................................................................................. 30
Proposed Amendments to the Land Use Zoning Maps ......................................................... 33
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1 Introduction
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1.1 Terms of Reference
2B
This is the second Addendum to the Environmental Report of the Strategic Environmental Assessment
(SEA) of the Draft Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2010-2016. This document
identifies the environmental consequences of relevant Proposed Amendments to the Draft Plan as
discussed and agreed at Council Meetings held in November and December 2009.
Content of the Draft Plan which does not comprise policies or objectives does not come within the scope
of the SEA and therefore was not evaluated in the initial Environmental Report.
It should be noted that changes are not made to the original Environmental Report; this Addendum
forms part of the documentation of the ongoing SEA/Plan-making process. It supplements and should be
read in conjunction with the Environmental Report and Addendum I 1 .
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The findings of this Addendum will be used to update the Environmental Report on adoption of the Plan.
The updated Environmental Report will be made available to the public and will accompany the Dún
Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan, when adopted.
1.2
Process for making a new Development Plan
3B
The Proposed Amendments to the Draft Plan constitute a further stage in the process of making a new
County Development Plan for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
Previously, from 24th April to Friday 3rd July 2009, the Draft Plan and accompanying Environmental Report
were put on public display. The Manager prepared a report on the submissions/observations received
during the display period and submitted it to the Elected Members for their consideration which was
accompanied by Addendum I to the Environmental Report which detailed responses to submissions made
on the Environmental Report.
Having considered the Draft Plan, the Environmental Report, the Manager’s Report on submissions and
observations and Addendum I to the Environmental Report the Members of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
County Council, by resolution, resolved to amend the Draft Development Plan in accordance with the
provisions set out in Section 12(6) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2008.
The Proposed Amendments are required to be placed on public display for a period of not less than four
weeks in accordance with Section 12(7) (b) of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2008. Written
submissions or observations with respect to the Proposed Amendments which are received will be taken
into consideration by the Members of the Councils before the making of actual amendments to the Draft
Plan.
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Addendum I details responses to the submissions on the Environmental Report which were made during the first
period of public display of the Draft Plan and the Environmental Report from 24th April to Friday 3rd July 2009. It
proposes updates to the Environmental Report as a result of these submissions, as appropriate.
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2 Environmental Consequences of Proposed
Amendments
1B
Note:
Text from the Draft Plan (i.e. the April 2009 Draft Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2010-2016) that is shown in
black in this Addendum is not proposed to be changed.
The text shown in strikethrough is the text that is contained in the Draft Plan which is now proposed to be deleted.
Proposed additions to the Draft Plan are shown in red.
Responses with regard to the environmental consequences of the changes are shown in green.
2.1 Chapter 2 Overall Strategy
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Specific Aim - Dún Laoghaire
To secure the physical regeneration and enhancement of Dún Laoghaire Town Centre by promoting and implementing a
series of identified key projects designed (i) to reconnect the Town Centre to the Coast further (ii) to create greater
vitality and vibrancy within the Town Centre and (iii) to encourage further residential development and population growth
and (iv) to encourage sustainable community growth and social development.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
2.2 Chapter 4 Dún Laoghaire Urban Framework Plan
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Newtownsmith
This is a key waterside area between the East Pier and Sandycove Harbour. This Plan will encourage the provision of an
environmental amenity improvement scheme for this stretch of the coastline, which will include a promenade and
cycleway as part of the wider, more strategic Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) project. The improvement scheme should
provide for the retention, refurbishment and extension of the existing Baths building and for the provision of enhanced
public amenities including a public bathing facility. This scheme should also provide adequate sea defences and take into
consideration that the area between the East Pier and Sandycove is a proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA). It should
also provide a pedestrian link from Newtownsmith to the East Pier.
The work undertaken by the Dún Laoghaire Baths Sub-Committee sets down an appropriate framework which any
redevelopment of the Baths site must have regard to. The seven key recommendations of the Sub-Committee are:
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Retention and Refurbishment of Existing Baths Building: The existing Baths building will be retained with a modern
extension, if required, to accommodate the proposed public amenities/ facilities.
Provision of Enhanced Public Amenities: Provision will be made in any development for the following facilities swimming facilities, facilities for younger children, walkways, cycle facilities, a restaurant /coffee shop with a
public viewing area and facilities for various marine therapies.
Preference for Concept A over Concept B (these concepts for the Coastal Environmental Improvement Scheme
from the East Pier to Sandycove were the subject of comprehensive public consultation).
Minimise Infill Development: The extent of any infill development will be limited to providing adequate sea
defences. Protection of any proposed development and /or the provision of a continuous walkway/cycleway from
the East Pier to Sandycove will have due regard for the sensitive ecology of the area
Provision of a Swimming Pool: It is considered that public swimming facilities should be provided
Provision of Car Parking: The provision of additional car parking spaces will be investigated further.
Scale of Proposed Development: In order to reduce the scale and cost of any development project the area
between the East Pier and the Baths site will be prioritised for upgrading and renewal.
Redeveloping the Baths site would have the potential to conflict with the avoidance of increases in flood risk and the protection of
environmental components including biodiversity and flora and fauna and architectural heritage however such conflicts would be
likely to be mitigated by measures which have been integrated into the draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA
process. Compliance with the key recommendations of the Sub-Committee would be likely to contribute towards efforts to minimise
increases in greenhouse gas emissions and car dependency.
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2.3 Chapter 5 Residential Development
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Policy RES1: Supply of Zoned Land
It is Council policy to seek to ensure that sufficient zoned land is available to satisfy the housing
requirements of the County over the lifetime of the Plan thereby meeting the household/population
targets set by the Regional Planning Guidelines.
New households will be catered for in a number of ways, but all encompassed under the principles of urban consolidation
and sustainability as prioritised by the National Spatial Strategy 2000. These fundamentals are echoed by the Regional
Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area 2004-2016 which sets out a prioritised framework for future investment in
infrastructure:
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Through the provision of additional, often small-scale, accommodation in existing built-up areas through subdivision of dwellings and the densification of existing residential areas by means of new build and conversion.
Intensification in this fashion should help redress population decline in some of the mature, long established
residential areas – Mount Merrion, Glenageary, Kilmacud for example - where the long term pattern of low density
and falling occupancy rates could adversely impact on the delivery of local services
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Through the development of under utilized and underdeveloped lands within the existing built-up areas, especially
where located in close proximity to established towns and villages and existing/planned quality public transport
networks
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Through the development of new quality and sustainable communities in the major ‘greenfield’ growth nodes in
the County already identified and rezoned during the 2004-2010 Development Plan process. High density, mixed
use schemes for ‘Cherrywood’, Kiltiernan/Glenamuck, Old Conna, and Woodbrook/Shanganagh will be advanced
during the Plan period when the necessary local planning frameworks have been put in place and any current
infrastructure shortcomings – including high capacity public transport provision – have been addressed
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It is an objective to seek a high level of design, the careful locating of houses and the use of extensive
landscaping and planting so as to protect the existing amenities of the area.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy RES3: Residential Density
It is Council policy to generally promote higher residential densities provided that proposals ensure a
balance between the reasonable protection of existing residential amenities and the established character
of areas, with the need to provide for sustainable residential development. In promoting more compact,
good quality higher density forms of residential development it is Council policy to have regard to the
policies and objectives contained in the following guidelines:
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Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas (DoEHLG 2008)
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Urban Design Manual - A Best Practice Guide (DoEHLG 2008)
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Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities (DoEHLG 2007)
The question of density plays an important part in ensuring that the best use is made of land intended for development.
The Government originally issued guidance on density matters to Planning Authorities in 1999 in the document
‘Residential Density: Guidelines for Planning Authorities’. The Guidelines encourage increased densities for future housing
development in a broad range of locations particularly in town centres and close to existing or proposed public
transportation corridors. These Guidelines have been reviewed and are replaced by the new guidelines ‘Sustainable
Residential Development in Urban Areas’ which are accompanied by the companion document ‘Urban Design Manual’.
Due regard will be given to the various detailed standards and recommendations outlined in these documents in the
determination of planning applications for residential and mixed use developments. Where a site is located within circa 1
kilometre pedestrian catchment of a rail station and/or Luas line, and/or 500 metres of a Quality Bus Route, and/or 1
kilometre of a town or district centre, higher densities at a minimum of 50 units per hectare will be encouraged subject to
residential development management standards. Proposed developments shall also be required to demonstrate that
sufficient design and place-making qualities are incorporated and that the appropriate safeguards to the various
standards and criteria outlined in the Development Management section (Chapter 16) are adhered to. This should be
included in the form of a Design Statement which encompasses, among other information, a brief description of the
existing site and its surrounding context, the broad details of the proposal e.g street-to-block layout, frontage/block size
and height, and the interrelationship between the proposal, the existing context and the Development Plan. As a general
rule the minimum density for new residential developments (excluding lands on zoning objectives GB, G and B) shall be
35 units per hectare. This density may not be appropriate in all instances, but will serve as a general guidance rule
particularly in relation to ‘greenfield’ sites or larger ‘A’ zoned areas. Too low a density proposal may, in some cases, be
viewed unfavourably. Consideration in relation to densities and layout may be given where proposals involve existing
older structures that have inherent vernacular and/or streetscape value and where retention would be in the interests of
visual and residential amenity and sustaining the overall character of the area. Some dispensation in relation to
separation distances, open space requirements and density considerations may be appropriate (see also Chapter 11
Conservation and Architectural Heritage).
Notable Character Area Exclusions
There are significant parts of Dalkey and Killiney characterised by low density development. Some of these areas have
been identified as areas where no increase in the number of buildings will normally be permitted (e.g. the ‘0/0’ zone).
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However, much of this area lies close to the DART line where higher densities would, in normal circumstances, be
encouraged. Sensitive infill development will be considered in these areas on suitable sites, where such development
would not detract from the unique character of the area either visually or by generating traffic volumes causing potential
congestion issues which would necessitate road widening or other significant improvements. Higher residential density
developments may be constrained in particular by ACA and cACA designations, Protected Structures and other heritage
designations. To enhance and protect A.C.A’s, Conservations Areas, Heritage Sites, Record of Monuments and Places,
Protected Structures and their settings, new development should not have an adverse effect in terms of height, scale,
massing, all building materials and finishes should be sympathetic to their surroundings and designation. Aspects such as
site coverage and proximity to boundaries, impacts on drainage, loss of landscaping, density and excavation impacts may
also be judged.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy RES5: Institutional Lands
It is Council policy that where distinct parcels of land are in institutional use, such as education, health,
residential or other such uses are proposed for redevelopment, the Council shall seek to retain the open
character of these lands wherever possible.
It is recognised that some of the many institutions in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown are undergoing changes for various
reasons. Allowances can be made for these changes whilst protecting and facilitating their often open and landscaped
‘parkland’ settings and the activities of these institutions. Where a well established institution plans to close, rationalise or
relocate, the Council will endeavour to reserve the use of the lands for other institutional uses and especially their open
and landscaped settings. Where no demand for an alternative institutional use is evident or foreseen, the Council may
permit alternative uses subject to the area’s zoning objectives and the open character of the lands being retained. A
minimum open space provision of 25% of the total site area (or a population based provision in accordance with Policy
DM2 and Policy DM3 whichever is the greater) will be required in any development scheme under 50 residential units
proposed on Institutional Lands. This provision must be sufficient to maintain the open character of the site with
development proposals built around existing features and layout, particularly by reference to retention of trees, boundary
walls and other features as considered necessary by the Council.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy RES13: Urban Villages
In new development growth nodes and in major areas in need of renewal/regeneration it is Council policy
to implement a strategy for residential development based on a concept of sustainable urban villages.
The sustainable urban village concept is based on the idea that people should be able to obtain most of their daily living
requirements within easy reach, preferably within walking distance of their homes. This concept, which focuses on
reducing the need to travel by private car, is central to the principles of sustainable development. It involves the
commensurate and concurrent provision of primary schooling, childcare, local shopping, and small
commercial/community/recreational facilities in conjunction with housing. Where existing village centres are located
within new growth areas these should be respected and their character protected or enhanced by any new development.
The implementation of this policy will require the careful phasing of larger developments to ensure that services become
available as residential areas are constructed. In accordance with the provisions of the ‘ Sustainable Residential
Development in Urban Areas Guidelines’ a variety of dwellings by type and size to accommodate households with
different needs will be a cornerstone of the urban village concept. Developments will include a mixture of apartment
blocks, terraced houses and other house types. The requirement for residential variety complements the necessity to
design and allow for variety in layout by way of different lengths and types of residential roads, mixes of ‘cul-de-sacs’,
loop roads, set-back road sections, loose grid layouts and similar. Further variety is sought by variation in building lines
and the inter-relationship of dwellings, roads, pedestrian ways, neighbourhood centre facilities and local parks and green
areas. The ‘Urban Design Manual – Best Practice Guidelines’ provides comprehensive guidance on these matters for
developers and architects, planners and transport engineers. A recent government announcement that a ‘Manual for
Streets’ document is currently under preparation – the primary objective of which will be to reprioritise the function of the
street in favour of the pedestrian and the cyclist rather than the motor car – will complement other recently published
material. The detailed planning, development and phasing of the new sustainable urban villages will be promoted through
the mechanism of Local Area Plans – both adopted and in preparation – for the new growth areas of
Woodbrook/Shanganagh, Old Connaught, Kiltiernan/Glenamuck and Rathmichael/Ferndale Road. The comprehensive
phasing and planning of the largest development node in the County – Cherrywood – will be advanced through a
proposed Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy RES15: Community Support Facilities
It is Council policy to ensure that proper community and neighbourhood facilities are provided in
conjunction with, and as in integral component of, major new residential developments in accordance with
the concept of sustainable urban villages outlined above (Policy RES16) or where there is an identified
deficiency in the provision of existing services where the development is sited within a proposed
renewal/redevelopment area.
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It is considered reasonable that the developers or promoters of major residential or mixed-use schemes be required to
make provision for sports, recreational, community and other support infrastructure commensurate with the needs of the
new community including active recreational space for children commensurate with the needs of the new community as
an integral part of their proposal. Control will be exercised over phasing and the rate of primary development through
Development Management practices to ensure that delivery of residential development and the provision of
commensurate services are implemented in tandem.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy RES16: Management of One-off Housing
It is Council policy to restrict the spread of one-off housing into the rural countryside and to accommodate
local growth into identified small villages subject to the availability of necessary services. It is recognised
that much of the demand for one-off housing is urban generated and this can result in an unsustainable
pattern of development, placing excessive strain on the environment, services and infrastructure.
However, it is recognised that one-off housing may be acceptable where it is clearly shown that it is not
urban generated, will not place excessive strain on services and infrastructure, or have a serious negative
impact on the landscape, and where demand arises from locationally specific employment or local social
needs. It is also Council policy to accommodate local growth by facilitating cluster and village development
in the rural areas subject to the availability of necessary services.
Consideration for Planning Permission will be given where there are applicants with strong links to the area through
existing close family ties seeking to develop their first home on existing family farm holdings. The policies of the
‘Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines, Guidelines for Planning Authorities, 2005’ are fully recognised and embodied within
the Council’s own policies and approach to one-off houses in its rural areas (see also Chapter 16 ‘Development
Management’). In addition to specific requirements in response to the varying degrees of protection afforded to the
different rural zonings the Planning Authority will be obliged, under the provisions of Circular SP5/08, to subject
appropriate applications – involving employment or the operation of a business – to the following conditions
considerations:
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That applicants will be required to satisfy the Planning Authority of their commitment to operate a full-time
business from their proposed home in a rural area as part of their planning application (to discourage commuting
to towns and cities).
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That applicants will be required to outline how their proposed business will contribute to and enhance the rural
community.
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That applicants will be required to satisfy the Planning Authority that the nature of their employment or business is
compatible with those specified in the local needs criteria for rural areas (in order to discourage applicants whose
business is not location dependant e.g. telesales or telemarketing).
In applications for replacement dwelling; the primary considerations will be potential negative visual impacts on the
surrounding properties or landscape and for other negative impacts on the rural amenity - which could result from the
design, location, layout and size of the proposed dwelling. Other considerations would be the appropriateness of
demolition of the existing structure having regard to its existing setting, age, design and overall contribution to the area.
Structures do not necessarily have to be designated a Protected Structure to be considered to warrant retention and due
regard will be given to an area’s vernacular in terms of both existing and proposed structures. In currently or recently
occupied dwellings proposed for demolition the applicants will be expected to be the owner and occupier to make such an
application, provide a statement of some details of their occupancy noting that future applications by the applicant/family
may have regard to same. Where permission is granted a Section 47 condition for occupancy will not normally be applied.
In order to protect the rural character of the countryside and foster sustainable development it is necessary to restrict the
growth of what is generally described as urban generated one-off housing. Development proposals will be evaluated in
accordance with the following criteria:
High Amenity Zoning ‘G’:
Within areas designated with zoning Objective G (“to protect and improve high amenity areas”) dwellings will only be
permitted on suitable sites where the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority that:
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There is genuine requirement for housing in the area because their principal employment is in agriculture, hill
farming or a local enterprise directly related to the area’s amenity potential
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The proposed development will have no potential negative impacts for the area in such terms as visual
prominence or impacts on views and prospects, or the natural or built heritage.
Rural Amenity Zoning ‘B’:
Within areas designated with zoning Objective B (“to protect and improve rural amenity”) dwellings will only be permitted
on suitable sites where,
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applicants can establish to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority a genuine need to reside in proximity to their
employment (such employment being related to the rural community).
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or applicants who are natives of the area and have close family ties with the rural community.
Occupancy
Where permission is granted for dwellings in rural areas it will be normal practice for the Planning Authority to stipulate
by condition that the applicant enter into an agreement under S.47 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2006,
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restricting occupation of the dwelling for a period of 7 years to the applicant, or to other such persons as agreed by the
Planning Authority.
Glencullen Local Area Plan
Glencullen Village and its environs are covered by a Local Area Plan (LAP) adopted in 2007. The Plan sets out the criteria
and framework for the future development of this very sensitive landscape and it includes policies in relation to local
housing need, the village core and rural clusters and site suitability. Other issues incorporated in the Plan include:
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Physical and social infrastructure
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Design principles (Glencullen Design Guide)
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The Glencullen River Corridor (and its tributaries)
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Protection of water sources and well fields
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Settlement pattern
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Future economic trends
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Occupancy agreements
It is considered the broad policies and objectives – including the Glencullen Design Guide – potentially have a wider
application beyond the confines of the Glencullen LAP area. In evaluating development applications in other rural parts of
the County regard will be had to the guiding principles set out in the Glencullen Design Guide.
Green Belt Areas
The use of lands in green belt areas for outdoor recreational purposes is permitted in principle. However, where
complementary development is allowed, stringent conditions governing the height, scale and density of development will
be imposed to protect the open nature of the lands. Concerning residential development, only individual dwellings on
lands comprising at least 4 hectares per dwellings will be considered. Applications for other uses will be considered
subject in all cases to the overall objective of maintaining the open character of these lands. ‘Green Belt’ open lands also
serve an important function in providing an easily identifiable buffer between expanding, built-up areas - in particular
between Shankill and Bray.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
2.4 Chapter 6 Enterprise and Employment
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Policy E2: Knowledge Economy
It is Council policy to promote the development of knowledge-based enterprise in the County.
The Council will liaise with Enterprise Ireland, the IDA, Forfás, the County’s third level institutions and other relevant
organisations to identify opportunities in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown for the promotion of research and
development/innovation and in particular to promote the location of new industry in the County that is generated from
innovation processes.
It is Council policy to promote the rollout of high speed broadband, in particular next generation networks, to support
knowledge-based enterprises, in accordance with Policy EI23 of this Plan.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy E7: Residential Use in Employment Zoned Land
It is Council policy to achieve a satisfactory balance with regard to the residential component of
development on remaining lands zoned Objective ‘E’ to ensure that such lands remain available to facilitate
their primary objective for the lands which is the encouragement of enterprise and the creation of
employment. Generally, any residential development proposals on ‘E’ zoned lands should ensure that the
employment element on site in terms of floor space should be no less than that on site prior to
redevelopment and must ensure that the employment element on site in terms of overall floor space
remains the primary land use.
The Plan has a central tenet of ‘planning for the knowledge economy’ – that is, the importance of planning ‘people places’
rather than environments solely to attract business. The land-use zoning objective for employment lands must be flexible
enough to reflect this new mixed-use context, whilst reinforcing the primacy of the employment use. An element of
residential use in employment zoned areas may be considered in appropriate locations where a proposed development
makes a positive contribution to the area in terms of adding to the richness and diversity of uses. The appropriate
location for residential use would generally be in close proximity to public transport nodes and adjacent to facilities such
as shops, crèches, restaurants and hotels and other community infrastructure.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
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Policy E13: Tourism and Recreation
It is Council policy to co-operate with the appropriate agencies in promoting sustainable tourism and
securing the development of tourist and recreation orientated facilities in the County.
The Council recognises the employment potential of tourism and recreation in the local economy. The Council will cooperate with the appropriate agencies in promoting sustainable tourism and securing the development of tourist
orientated facilities in the County.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
2.5 Chapter 7 Retailing
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Policy RET3: Retail Hierarchy
It is Council policy to have regard to the Greater Dublin Area Retail Planning Strategy 2008 – 2016 in
defining the retail hierarchy of the County and defining the role of the retail centres. It is Council policy to
promote the viability and vitality of its existing main retail centres while continuing to protect and improve
the amenity of surrounding areas.
At the heart of the Retail Strategy is a hierarchy of retail locations that form the basis for determining the quantum and
location of new retail development. The proposed retail hierarchy for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is set out below in Table
7.1
Table 7.1 Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Retail Hierarchy
Description
Locations
Overall Strategy
Major Town
Dún Laoghaire
Consolidation and retail expansion encouraged. Refurbishment/
Centres
redevelopment of existing fabric to provide larger floor plates.
Comprehensive environmental improvement and upgrade of public realm
– including laneways.
Dundrum
Implementation of Phase 2 of Town Centre – to include appropriate level
of complementary non-retail uses and activities e.g. recreational,
entertainment, cultural. Major environmental upgrade of Main Street.
District Centres
Blackrock
Encourage potential redevelopment of Blackrock and Frascati Shopping
Centres as high density mixed-use centre in accordance with proposed
Local Area Plan. Limited expansion of retail floorspace.
Stillorgan
Encourage potential redevelopment as higher density, urban mixed-use
centre in accordance with general provisions of adopted Local Area Plan.
Limited expansion of convenience and comparison retail floorspace.
Encourage potential redevelopment as higher density urban mixed-use
Nutgrove
centre. Limited expansion of convenience and comparison retail
floorspace.
Limited expansion of retail floorspace on constrained site.
Cornelscourt
Promote fully mixed-use sustainable town centre in accordance with SDZ
Cherrywood
Planning Scheme
Gross Lettable retail sales space in the Park,Carrickmines District Centre
Carrickmines
zoned lands to be capped at 25,000 sq.m
Established
Various e.g Ballybrack
Promote mixed-use potential of neighbourhood centres as appropriate,
Neighbourhood
Ballinteer
subject to protection of local amenities. Limited incremental growth in
Centres
Sandyford
retail floorspace in response to population levels.
New
Neighbourhood
Centre
Key
Development
Areas
Various e.g. Stepaside
Ticknock
Promote mixed-use potential of new and refurbished centres to provide
for local need. Expansion in line with planned population growth.
Various e.g. Woodbrook/
Shanganagh, Kiltiernan/
Glenamuck, Old Conna,
Rathmichael/ Ferndale,
Cherrywood
Development of sustainable mixed-use urban villages in accordance with
approved Local Area Plans/SDZ. Retail floorspace in line with planned
population levels.
In broad terms the Strategy seeks to define the categories and types of services expected within each level viz:
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Major Town Centres
Full range of all types of retail services from newsagents to specialist shops and boutiques, department stores,
foodstores of all types and a high level of mixed uses including the arts and culture to create a vibrant living place.
Centres should be well connected and served by high quality public transport, and should be serving population
cathchments in excess of 60,000 people.
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District Centres
These centres will vary both in the scale of provision and size of catchment depending on proximity to a major
town centre but a good range of comparison shopping would be expected (though no large department store),
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some leisure activities and a range of cafes and restaurants and other mixed uses. They should contain at least
one supermarket and ancillary foodstores alongside financial and other retail services. District Centres should
generally range in size from 10-20,000sqm gross lettable retail space catering for a population of between 10,00040,000. Lettable retail floorspace is defined as the total floorspace (measured from inside the units’ walls) which is
let to a retailer.
Neighbourhood Centres
These centres usually contain one supermarket or discount foodstore ranging in size from 1,000-2,500sqm with a
limited range of supporting shops and retail services and possibly other services such as post offices, community
centres or health clinics grouped together to create a focus for the local population. These centres meet the local
day-to-day needs of surrounding residents.
The GDA Retail Strategy, in recognition that there is currently more limited capacity for significant new development to be
supported by growth in population and expenditure per capita criteria, cautions that there is a limited quantitative case to
be put forward for the provision of new centres outside of those planned in the Regional Planning Guidelines and current
Development Plans. This Development Plan fully concurs with that position. It is considered the well established retail
hierarchy in the County is operating reasonably satisfactorily and its overall logic is well understood by the general public,
retailers and developers alike. In summer 2007 there was a total of some 170,000sqm net retail floorspace in the County.
Approximately 70% of this is comparison floorspace (including retail warehousing) and the remainder convenience goods
space. Some 45% of retail floorspace is located in the two Major Town Centres – Dún Laoghaire (23,000sqm) and
Dundrum (34,000sqm). The five established District Centres – Blackrock, Cornelscourt, Stillorgan, Nutgrove and
Carrickmines – had a combined overall floorspace of c.50,000sqm. At the time that the retail statistics were being
compiled for the GDA Regional Strategy there was an additional 72,000sqm ‘pipeline’ retail floorspace in Dún Laoghaire
either under construction or with planning permission but yet not commenced.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy RET6: Cherrywood (Retail)
It is Council policy to promote the medium term development of a fully sustainable mixed-use Town Centre
in the proposed Key Development Area of Cherrywood in accordance with a proposed Strategic
Development Zone Planning Scheme. Retail floorspace to be provided in the Town Centre will be 35,000
sqm gross lettable in accordance with the provisions of the Retail Strategy.
The Retail Strategy recognises that for areas of intense high density development providing for new towns of over 10,000
population the guideline of a maximum of 20,000sqm gross lettable retail provision advocated for District Centres can be
extended by up to 15,000sqm floorspace to reflect the dense urban character of the development and the anticipated
high population located within a short walking distance of the centre – where the area is not already served by an
existing centre. The Cherrywood SDZ, with a planned resident population of c.32-35,000 clearly fulfils these
requirements. There is, however, a degree of uncertainty in relation to when the Cherrywood Town Centre might
become operational. This will clearly be driven by wider economic considerations but for the purposes of this Plan it is
assumed the Centre will be open by 2016 – at least in part. This will be kept under review.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy RET9: Discount Food Stores
Discount food stores are suited for location in Major Town Centres, District Centres and mixed use
Neighbourhood Centres where they complement the multiplicity of uses. Except insofar as a distinction is
made in the Retail Planning Guidelines, discount food stores will be considered as shop - district or shop –
major convenience.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
2.6 Chapter 8 Social, Community & Cultural Development
9B
Policy SCC5: Community Facilities
It is Council policy to support the development and provision of a wide range of community facilities
distributed in an equitable manner throughout the County. In order to help prioritise resource allocations
for future spending the Council will produce a comprehensive audit of all community and social facilities in
the County within the lifetime of the Plan - the audit to include crèche facilities, libraries, schools, health
care centres and community centres.
The new “Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Area’s” (Guidance document published by the DoEHLG in 2008)
stresses the need to integrate housing with the provision of supporting community and social infrastructure. The
Guidelines acknowledge that community facilities should be located within, or close to neighbourhood centres and be well
served by public transport. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council recognises that the facilities that cater for social and
community needs are an essential component in designing for sustainable communities. Meeting halls and community
centres, along with schools, health centres, doctors surgeries, libraries and churches provide a communal resource
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through which the residents of a neighbourhood can gain information, education, medical or welfare assistance and social
contact. The Council acknowledges a particular deficiency in the provision of youth facilities for teenagers and will seek to
address this. The Council will ensure that an appropriate range of community facilities are provided across the County to
ensure that the vitality and sustainability of residential neighbourhoods in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown are fostered. In
designing for new facilities it is essential to ensure that they are adaptable over time to meet the changing needs of the
population and to provide potential for maximizing their dual usage during evenings/weekends/school holidays. Where
new social and community facilities are being retrofitted into established neighbourhoods the issue of potential adverse
impacts on residential amenity and increased pressures on limited on-street car parking spaces will require to be
addressed in a sensitive manner. In terms of direct provision the Council has an extensive on-going development
programme focused on the provision of additional social and community infrastructure. New facilities either recently
constructed, or currently in train, include the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus at Ballyogan, the Meadowbrook Leisure Centre
and the multi-functional community centres at Cois Cairn, Sallynoggin, Ballyogan, Lambs Cross, Shanganagh,
Meadowlands, Stonebridge Road, Stepaside and Ballaly. In relation to the provision of other strands of community
infrastructure- education, social services and health care facilities - the Council’s role is somewhat more marginal and
largely confined to the reservation and securing of sites. When considering proposals for development, the Planning
Authority may take into account benefits to the public in the form of community facilities.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy SSC7: Libraries
It is Council policy to promote and develop the County Library Service in accordance with the national
objectives laid down in the report “Branching Out: Future Directions 2008-2012” of the Department of the
Environment and Local Government 1998 and the report “Joining Forces : Delivering Libraries and
Information Services in the Information Age” of An Chomhairle Leabharlanna 1999. The Counties network
of Carnegie Libraries shall be retained for public use.
The Council Library Service operates full-time branches located at Blackrock, Cabinteely, Dalkey, Deansgrange, Dundrum,
Dún Laoghaire, Shankill, Sallynoggin, and Stillorgan. There is a part time branch in Glencullen. The implementation of the
County’s overall library policy will be in accordance with the objectives and agreed priorities identified in the Dún
Laoghaire-Rathdown Library Development Programme 2004-2010 which seeks to expand the existing branch network to
those areas currently without a branch library or to where the need for and improvement of existing facilities and services
have been identified.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy SSC8: Schools
It is the policy of the Council to ensure the reservation of primary and post-primary school sites in
accordance with the requirements of the relevant education authorities.
In the context of increasingly unsustainable commuting patterns by students, the Guidelines on “ Sustainable Residential
Development in Urban Areas” (DoEHLG, January 2008) draws particular attention to the need to plan for future schools
provision and advocates timely consultation between the planning authorities and Department of Education and Science.
A new “Code of Practice on the Provision of Schools and the Planning System”, prepared jointly by the DoEHLG and the
Department of Education and Science provides new guidelines for the forecasting of future planning for schools
nationally. The Code of Practice is built around three core objectives:
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School provision should be an integral part of the evolution of compact sustainable urban developments where the
opportunities to walk or cycle to school are maximized.
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The provision of new schools should be driven and emerge from an integrated approach between the planning
functions of the planning authorities and the Department of Education and Science.
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Planning authorities will co-operate and co-ordinate with the Department of Educational and Science in ensuring
the timely delivery of schools.
The County Development Plan makes provision for educational facilities through the identification and reservation of
potential school sites. The Planning Authority already has well-established lines of communication with the Department of
Education and Science in relation to future school provision and the reservation of sites. In the allocation of sites,
consideration needs to be given both to the co-location of childcare provision and the potential use of school facilities by
the wider community outside of school hours and during school hours. Future provision within new growth areas
specifically should be planned and implemented in tandem with residential development, especially where the overall
scheme is being promoted through the mechanism of Local Area Plans/Strategic Development Zones or similar.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy SSC9: Third Level Education Facilities
It is Council policy to support the development and ongoing provision of third level institutions in the
County including University College Dublin, (Belfield and Carysfort campuses); Institute of Art, Design and
Technology; Sion Hill, Blackrock and Dún Laoghaire Senior College.
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It is recognized that education is a critical driver of economic success and social progress in modern society. The
provision of quality third level education and training is central to the high skills, knowledge and innovation based
economy that will underpin ongoing and future prosperity. Improved access to education and training opportunities are
also crucial to helping achieve the objectives of a more sustainable and inclusive society. The importance of third level
education to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is fully recognised. The primary Third level institutions are University College
Dublin and the Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art and Design and Technology.
University College Dublin (UCD)
University College Dublin occupies a 132-hectare site and is only 4km south of the city centre. The affiliated Michael
Smurfit Graduate School of Business, located in Blackrock is Ireland’s leading business education and research centre.
Current UCD estimates that population growth for Undergraduate Students will bring the population up to 20,176 in 2015.
Postgraduate student numbers are expected to grow at a higher rate of 20% which would bring the population up to
8,640 in 2015. Projected figures for academic staff are estimated at 2,205 for 2015 whilst the number of research staff is
expected to grow over the next 5 years with the expected construction of additional research buildings. These buildings
include the NIBRT (Bio processing Research and training) Building, IHI (Informatics 2) Building, CRID 2 (Medical
Microbiology Research) Building and the MRBS (Health Sciences Laboratory). On the basis of the current known
population of UCD - total 24,491: 16,062 daytime students, 2,323 evening students and 6,106 staff and post-graduate and the proposed new developments in Belfield, it is anticipated that the total population will increase to c27,890 in 2012
and c30,400 in 2015. The number of research staff is expected to grow over the next 5 years with the expected
construction of additional research buildings. These buildings include the NIBRT (Bio Processing Research and Training)
Building, Science Centre redevelopment (Centre South and East), Charles Institute and Systems Biology, White Oaks
Science Enabled Facilities, Sutherland School of Law, Belfield Innovation Facilities, Rosemount Facilities, IHI (Informatics
2) Building, CRID 2 (Medical Microbiology Research) Building and the MRBS (Health Sciences Laboratory)”. The County
Council recognises the significant role that UCD plays in the County and the contribution its education, and research and
development activities make to the attractiveness of the County for investment. Furthermore, the Council recognises the
strategic importance for employment creation of UCD at regional and national level, as signified by the UCD-TCD
Innovation Alliance to create the National Innovation Zone. The UCD Campus Development Plan 2005-2010-2015 sets out
aims and priorities for the future direction of the University. This plan includes a vision for world class architecture, a
network of pedestrian walkways and a transformation of the academic infrastructure to reflect the ambitions of a leading
European university. The primary aspiration of the Plan is the advancement and promotion of UCD as a modern
university, one that excels in both academic achievement and the built environment. UCD seeks to promote itself as a
sustainable, healthy and living campus through the development of both academic and non-academic facilities, increased
on-campus residencies and the promotion of knowledge based industry-linked research facilities.
Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT)
The Institute of Art, Design and Technology, established in 1997, occupies a 12 hectare site some 3 km from Dún
Laoghaire Town Centre. IADT has seen major expansion in recent years including a new incubation facility, known as the
Media Cube, which is specifically focused on the Digital Media sector. Outline planning permission was also granted in
2008 for the provision of a collection of stand-alone campus buildings including a second Digital Media building, a
consolidated workshop and a sports hall. The National Film School at IADT is a centre of excellence for education and
training in film, animation, broadcasting and digital media and a new National Film School building is proposed to be
completed by Spring 2010. The growing academic and administrative needs stem primarily from the growth in student
numbers, estimated to increase from 1500 (Year 2003/2004) to 2000-plus full time students and 800 part-time students.
An IADT Master Plan, produced in 2004, seeks to promote the Institute as the leading Irish educator within the
knowledge, media and entertainment sectors. It is envisaged that the Plan, aimed at developing a substantial campus
infrastructure, will ensure that the growing needs of the Institute can be met whilst at the same time improving the
overall character and sustainability of the campus.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy SSC11: Childcare Facilities
It is Council policy to encourage the provision of childcare facilities as an integral part of proposals for new
residential developments. Generally, one childcare facility with places for 20 children shall be provided for
each 75 dwellings. The Council will encourage the provision of childcare facilities in a sustainable manner
to encourage local economic development and to assist in addressing disadvantage.
There continues to be a growth in demand for childcare services and the provision of good quality and affordable services
close to local communities is important. The primary policy basis for the provision of childcare facilities is the “Childcare
Facilities Guidelines for Planning Authorities” (DoEHLG, 2001). In the interest of promoting sustainability the Guidelines
advocate that suitable locations for the provision of childcare facilities include residential areas, employments nodes, large
educational establishments, major towns/district/neighbourhood centres as well as areas convenient to public transport
networks. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown fully supports the development and delivery of accessible high quality and affordable
childcare facilities to address the overall development needs of the County. The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County
Childcare Committee, a standing committee of the County Development Board, regularly surveys and analyses the needs
for childcare provision in the County. The Committee is currently reviewing its existing Strategic Mapping policy to
determine the future needs for childcare services and facilities. The County Development Plan should have regard to the
recommendations emanting from the 2009 Strategic Mapping Exercise and any subsequent Mapping Exercises the County
Childcare Committee conduct. Detailed requirements and standards in respect to childcare provision associated with
development projects is set out in the Development Management Section of the Plan.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
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2.7 Chapter 9 Landscape, Heritage and Biodiversity
10B
Policy LHB1: Preservation of Landscape Character Areas
It is Council policy to continue to preserve and enhance the character of the County’s landscape in
accordance with the recommended strategies as originally outlined in the Landscape Character
Assessment (May 2002) and in accordance with the “Draft Guidelines for Landscape and Landscape
Assessment” (2000) as issued by the Department of Environment and Local Government.
The Council will take a proactive approach to the landscape with policies that seek to conserve and enhance the strongly
distinctive landscape character of the county by protecting landscape elements of significance that are intrinsically
important or contribute to the general amenity of the County. Landscape assets are non-renewable resources that the
County Council will seek to protect. In 2002, during the preparation of the 2004-2010 County Development Plan, Dún
Laoghaire-Rathdown carried out a Landscape Character Assessment of the primarily rural areas of the County. This
identified 13 Landscape Character Areas - including Cherrywood-Rathmichael - with a recommended strategy for each
area. It is considered that the broad thrust of that 2002 Assessment, and the associated strategies, remains reasonably
robust. The Assessment has however been revised and updated to take account of any obvious changes in the
intervening six years. The updated Landscape Character Assessment is attached as Appendix F. The extensive
southwestern rural part of the County focuses primarily around the foothills of the Dublin Mountains and the higher
plateau areas around Carrickgollogan, Ballycorus, Kiltiernan and Ballyman. These areas are a potential major amenity for
both active and passive recreational uses. In recognition of the special environments and the distinctive character of the
Rathmichael, Ballycorus areas, the County Development Plan will seek to maintain the rural character of these areas
including the protection of hedgerows, woodlands, flora and fauna. In terms of Development Plan policy the issues raised
by the rural foothill areas of the County relate primarily to balancing the need for broad social and economic development
with protecting the area against pressure for inappropriate development generated by its relatively close proximity to
Metropolitan Dublin.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy LHB5: Heritage and Protection of the Environment
It is Council policy to protect and conserve the environment including, in particular, the architectural,
archaeological and natural heritage of the County and in particular to conserve, manage and protect
nationally important and EU designated sites including Special Protection Areas, proposed Natural Heritage
Areas.
Implementation of this policy will involve, inter alia:
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Retain trees, hedgerows and woodlands wherever practical.

Making Special Amenity Area Orders where appropriate.

Designation of High Amenity zones and Coastal Amenity zones.

Designation of Green Belt areas.
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Identification of views and prospects of special amenity value or special interest.

Identification, and mapping, of public rights of way and other strategic access routes.

Designation of sites of geological and geomorphological importance.
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Designation of a Special Protection Area (Birds).

Designation of proposed Candidate Special Areas of Conservation.
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Designation of proposed Natural Heritage Areas.

Designation of Areas of Archaeological Potential.
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Protection of existing access (including established rights of way) to such sites and the promotion of public access
where it does not exist at present, where feasible and subject to ensuring the highest environmental standards
This Proposed Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection of biodiversity and flora and fauna however such conflicts
would be likely to be mitigated by measures which have been integrated into the draft Plan, including those which have arisen from
the SEA process. This Proposed Amendment could also beneficially impact upon minimising increases in greenhouse gas emissions
and reducing car dependency.
Policy LHB6: Heritage Plan
It is Council policy to implement the current Heritage Plan and to produce a second Heritage Plan (20092014) for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown which will be set within the context of the National Heritage Plan
published by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands. In preparing the second County
Heritage Plan it will be an objective of the Council to ensure a balance between protection of heritage and
the implementation of other, often competing, policies in the Development Plan, and have due regard to
each.
Heritage as defined by the Heritage Act 1995 includes monuments, archaeological objects, heritage objects, architectural
heritage, flora, fauna, wildlife habitats, landscapes, seascapes, wrecks, geology, heritage parks and gardens and inland
waterways. The principal aim of the first Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Heritage Plan 2004-2008 was to enhance the
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conservation and preservation of the heritage of the County. The implementation of the current 2004-2008 Heritage Plan
has resulted in the completion of a number of projects that increased the level of knowledge, awareness and
understanding of the heritage of the County. Due regard should be given to these documents in any future development.
These include the:
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Industrial Heritage Survey

Historic Landscape Character Assessments for Kiltiernan, Glencullen, Rathmichael, Old Conna, Barnacullia and
Ballycorus
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Survey of Coastal Architecture

Architectural Assessment of Georges Street, Dún Laoghaire
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Habitat Survey
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Hedgerow Survey.
The new 2009-2014 Heritage Plan will build on the work and projects already completed and will generally seek to
identify, preserve, conserve, manage and enhance the enjoyment of the heritage of the County. The Heritage Plan will be
formulated in partnership and consultation with other partners and agencies in a spirit of shared responsibility. It will be
a five-year Plan and will be realistic and costed.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy LHB8: Special Protection Area (Birds), Proposed Natural Heritage Areas and Candidate
Special Areas of Conservation
It is Council policy to protect and preserve areas designated as Proposed Natural Heritage Areas, proposed
Candidate Special Areas of Conservation, and Special Protection Areas.
There are a range of sites in the County that are designated under national and EU legislation. The National Parks and
Wildlife Service designates Special Protection Areas (Wildbirds) and proposed Special Areas of Conservation under the EU
Birds and Habitats Directives respectively. Proposed Natural Heritage Areas (pNHAs) are designated to conserve species
and habitats of national importance as well as sites of geological interest. All of the sites designated for natural heritage
protection are part of a European network of designated sites called "Natura 2000". In order to comply with the European
Union Directive 1979/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds (the Birds Directive), the Department of the Environment,
Heritage and Local Government published, in July 2008, a proposal to designate much of South Dublin Bay as a Special
Protection Area under Article 4 of the Birds Directive. The SPA designation has been extended to include the West Pier of
Dún Laoghaire Harbour and concerns have been raised in relation to the implications of possible amenity developments
within these proposed designated sites. Generally an Environmental Impact Assessment and/or Appropriate Assessment
of the proposed impact of the development on the SPA will be required in order to demonstrate that the development will
not have a significant impact on the SPA. All designated sites are shown on the Development Plan Maps and are set out
in the Table 9.2 below.
Table 9.2: Designated Sites of International and National Importance
Site No.
Site
1
South Dublin Bay, Tolka Estuary and Booterstown Marsh
2
Dalkey Coastal Zone and Killiney Hill/Rocheshill
3
Area bounded by DART line, Shanganagh River/Loughlinstown
River, Deansgrange River and coast.
4
Fitzsimons Wood
5
Dingle Glen
6
Loughlinstown Wood
7
Shanganagh Coastline
8
Knocksink Wood
9
Ballybetagh Bog
10
Ballyman Glen
11
Wicklow Mountains Uplands SAC
pSPA
Proposed Special Protection Area (Birds)
pNHA
Proposed Natural Heritage Area
pSAC
Proposed Candidate Special Areas of Conservation
pSPA
X
pNHA
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
pSAC
X
X
X
X
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy LHB10: Rivers and Waterways
It is Council policy to maintain and protect the natural character and ecological value of the river and stream
corridors in the County and where possible to enhance existing channels and to encourage diversity of
habitat. It is also policy (subject to the sensitivity of the riverside habitat) to provide public access to
riparian corridors to promote improved passive recreational activities. Existing County flood plain management
policy seeks to limit development in identified floodplains and to preserve riparian corridors. Development proposals in river
corridors will be considered favourably providing they:
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Dedicate a minimum of 10 m each side of the waters edge for amenity, biodiversity and walkway purposes where
practical.
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Preserve the biodiversity of the site.
Do not involve land filling, diverting, culverting or re alignment of river or stream corridors.
Do not have a negative effect on the distinctive character and appearance of the waterway corridor and the specific
characteristic and landscape elements of the specific site and its context.
Rivers and Waterways are very important assets of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Any works which will impact on watercourse
will be undertaken in consultations with the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board and must adhere to best practice guidelines as
outlined in the ERFB’s Requirement for the protection of fisheries habitat during construction and development works at river
sites. Riparian corridors, defined as those areas that are physically or visually linked to the waterway are multi-functional in
nature. They:

Provide important visual amenity for the city as a whole.
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Allow for the provision and enhancement of wildlife habitats and natural corridors.
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Provide opportunities for waterfront developments, new recreational facilities and leisure activities.

Provide opportunities for tourist related development.
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Provide for drainage and flooding.
The County Biodiversity Plan has identified the Loughlinstown and Shanganagh Rivers as important river corridors meriting
further protection.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy LHB11: Trees and Urban Woodlands
It is Council policy that trees, groups of trees or woodlands particularly where they which form a
significant feature in the landscape or, are important in setting the character of ecology of an area shall be
preserved wherever possible. New urban woodlands will be planted in areas deficient in tree coverage
and/or associated within new development nodes and infrastructure programmes.
It is the Council’s intention to prepare a tree Policy to ensure the management and sustainability of the County’s tree
resources, which will include a Schedule of Tree Preservation orders (TPO’s) within the lifetime of this Plan. Trees are
critical natural assets because they provide a range of crosscutting benefits to the cultural, educational, environmental
and economic life of the county. These benefits include significant contributions to the landscape, local visual amenity and
biodiversity of the County. Certain trees, groups of trees and woodlands have been identified on the Development Plan
Maps. It is intended that these trees be protected and maintained. Robust and appropriate levels of protection should be
provided for trees and tree groups identified with a long term aim of linking groups together to provide more robust tree
assemblages. Landowners are responsible for the management and care of trees on their property.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy LHB12: Hedgerows
It is Council policy to protect hedgerows in the County from development which would impact adversely
upon them. It is Council policy to enhance promote the County’s hedgerows by increasing coverage, where
possible, using locally native species and to develop an appropriate code of practice for road hedgerow
maintenance.
The 2007 Habitat Survey identified a pattern of hedgerows and tree lines with the majority of these occurring in the south
of the county (south of the M50 Motorway and east of the southern end of the N11 road). Hedgerows were also
identified as important heritage and biodiversity features in the County Biodiversity Plan which identified a survey of
hedgerows as a targeted action. In 2008, a Hedgerow Survey Report, informed Dún Laoghare-Rathdown County Council
of the most important hedgerows in the county in terms of their biodiversity. These have been mapped and recorded.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy LHB13: Geological Sites
It is Council policy to protect Geological sites of Geological and Geomorphological importance in particular
proposed Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) and County Geological Sites (CGS) that become designated during
the lifetime of this Plan.
To date, sites of geological interest have not been comprehensively included under the existing nature conservation
designations. The Geological Survey of Ireland, in partnership with the National Park and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are now
currently addressing the matter through the identification of the best nationally significant geological and geomorphological sites for statutory designations as NHA’s (National Heritage Areas). Other geological sites of national or
local importance are being identified as County Geological Sites (CGS) and by their recognition in the County
Development Plans, will be protected from potentially damaging developments through the development management
system. The list of Geological Sites is set out in Table 9.3. The list has been prepared in conjunction with the Geological
Survey of Ireland.
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This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy LHB15: Historic Demesnes and Gardens
It is Council policy that historic demesnes and gardens should be identified and protected in view of their
significance as part of the national heritage. The following houses and gardens are listed: Cabinteely
House, Marlay House, Fernhill, and Old Conna.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy LHB 16: Information Plaques
It is Council policy to promote encourage the erection of appropriately designed and located information
plaques on buildings in order to promote awareness of the County’s history, as embodied in the built
heritage.
There are a number of plaques on private and public buildings commemorating events or people. These plaques are an
important part of the cultural heritage of the County and care should be taken that these information plaques are not
removed.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy LHB19: Beaches
It is Council policy to promote the use of beaches for amenity and recreational use.
The areas traditionally used for bathing in the County include:
Booterstown Beach
Blackrock Bathing Place
Seapoint
Sandycove Harbour & Beach
40 ft. Swimming Area
Bulloch Harbour
White Rock Beach
Killiney Strand
Vico Bathing Area
Corbawn
The Council will continue to develop the County’s beaches in co-operation with local and environmental interest groups.
Public access to all beaches will be provided. The Council shall comply with the provisions of the Bathing Water
Regulations to ensure that where any bathing water fails the mandatory bathing standards that the public are made
aware of this fact by means of information notices posted at the bathing area. The Council will do its utmost to ensure
the Blue Flag Status is restored for the Bathing Areas of Seapoint, Sandycove and Killiney. The Council shall ensure
compliance with Directive on bathing water (Directive 2996/7/EC) as implemented by the Bathing Water Quality
Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 79) of 2008 and particular to:

Ensure bathing waters achieve “sufficient or better status by 2015”

Increase the number of bathing waters classified as “good” or “excellent”.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy LHB22: Public Rights of Way
It is Council policy to:

Preserve, protect, promote and improve for the common good all existing public rights of way which
contribute to general amenity.

Create new rights of way or extend or enhance existing rights of way in the interest of amenity either
agreement or the use of compulsory powers.

Create rights of way to provide linkages from the built up areas to the countryside and the coast.

Prohibit development and keep free from obstruction existing rights of way, and to take legal action
if necessary, to prevent any attempt to close them off.

Prohibit development which would prejudice public access to existing rights of way, unless the level
of amenity is maintained by the right of way, footpath, or bridleway being diverted by the minimum
practical distance and the route continues to be segregated from vehicular traffic.

Look favourably on planning applications, which include proposals to improve the conditions and appearance of
existing rights of way.
The Council will use its powers under the Planning Acts to preserve and maintain existing rights of way, to create new
ones where appropriate, and to promote their greater use in amenity areas. In addition, the Council may seek to
incorporate the creation of pedestrian ways as a condition of a planning permission to link amenities, facilities and points
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of interest. The Council is committed to ensuring that access by the public to amenity areas is retained. It is an objective
of the Council to secure the retention of established public rights of way as set out in Appendix G.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising greenhouse gas
emissions.
Policy LHB25: Trails, Hiking and Walking Routes
It is Council policy to promote the development of regional and local networks of hiking and walking
routes and trails and to develop Sli na Slainte Routes. These should be waymarked/signposted and listed
where feasible.
Implementation of this policy may involve the development of special interest features such as cultural walks designed
around a number of literary personalities, and long distance hiking trails taking advantage of the Dublin Mountains (e.g.
The Dublin Mountain Way from Shankill village to the Scalp). The Council will co-operate with other relevant agencies,
both public and private, and local landowners as appropriate in the furtherance of this policy. with a view to increasing
such routes particularly in upland areas. This will include consultation with Local Authorities in adjoining Councils with a
view to promoting routes beyond the County boundaries. Steps to encourage such routes may include safe parking, maps
or other facilities for users of such routes where possible and appropriate established hiking and walking routes may be
signposted if necessary.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy LHB26: Indicative Forestry Strategy
It is Council policy to take full account of have regard to the Indicative Forestry Strategy (Draft 2008)
produced by the Forestry Service, of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
The Forest Service (Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) is the national forest authority and is responsible for
forest policy and the promotion of private forest. The Indicative Forestry Strategy provides high level, national guidance
to the suitability of land for afforestation and facilitates the establishment of high quality forests serving a variety of
purposes including timber production, enhancement of the environment, mitigation of climate change, forest industry
development, creation of alternative development, creation of alternative off-farm incomes and opportunities for tourism
and amenity use. The Indicative Forestry Strategy will help guide forestry development in the County.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
2.8 Chapter 10 Open Space and Recreation
11B
Policy OSR3: Future Improvements
It is Council policy to continue to improve, landscape, plant and develop more intensive recreational and
leisure facilities within its parks and open spaces insofar as resources will permit and that the development
of appropriate complementary facilities does not detract from the overall amenities of the spaces.
There are over 800 hectares of parks and open spaces of varying landscape types throughout the County. There are
currently six five Flagship Parks:

Marlay Demesne

Cabinteely Park

The Peoples Park and Seafront, Dún Laoghaire

Blackrock Park

Killiney Hill Park

Shanganagh Park and Castle
The Flagship Parks each have a unique character and theme, which provide an attraction for visitors and tourists. It is
envisaged during the period of this Plan that Shanganagh Castle will come into ownership of the Council and the
development of facilities here will enable Shanganagh Park to constitute a sixth Flagship Park in the County. The historic
houses of Marlay and Cabinteely will continue to be refurbished and available for tours and other activities. With the
exception of Killiney Hill Park it is intended that all Flagship Parks will include car parks, public toilets, tea rooms, event
spaces and ornamental gardens. Other smaller but nevertheless important local parks throughout the County include
Kilbogget Park (Ballybrack); Shanganagh Park (Shankill); Meadowbrook Park (Dundrum); and Deerpark (Mount Merrion). A
Parks Master Plan Programme is being progressed by the upgrading and development of the parks and open spaces
throughout Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. As part of the Green Space Strategy it will be an objective of the Council to identify
an additional park facility and/or intensive recreational facilities in the south west quadrant of the County.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
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Policy OSR5: Allotments and Community Gardens
It is Council policy to support the development of additional public allotments and community gardens.
Public allotments and community gardens can have a number of benefits including the promotion of healthy lifestyles,
biodiversity and providing a cheaper local and sustainable source of food. The Council will seek to identify additional sites
for such activities.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy OSR6: Trees and Woodland
It is Council policy to prepare a Tree Strategy to ensure that the tree cover in the County is managed to
optimise the environmental, climatic and educational benefits which derive from an ‘urban forest’.
It is the Councils intention to prepare a Tree Policy to ensure the management and sustainability of the County’s tree
resources which include a Schedule of Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s) within the lifetime of this Plan. Trees, group of
trees or woodlands which form a significant feature in the landscape or are important in setting the character or ecology
of an area should be preserved wherever possible. They make a valuable contribution to the landscape and biodiversity of
the County and significant groups of trees have been identified in the Development Plan Maps. It is important that new
planting is promoted to ensure continued regeneration of tree cover and to replace trees that are becoming increasingly
old and unhealthy or are being lost as a consequence of development pressures. It is envisaged that the Tree Strategy
document will include proposals for the management of the tree cover and proposals for new planting programmes and
projects. The Council will identify and act on opportunities to provide for new tree planting in conjunction with new urban
design/development and infrastructure and will plan for new planting to add to the urban forest and improve the built
environment. The term “urban forest” embraces trees grown in and close to urban areas, including trees in streets, parks,
gardens on underdeveloped land and those in urban woodlands.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy OSR7: Greenways Network
It is Council policy to develop a comprehensive network of County greenways linking parks and public
open spaces and to work with adjoining local authorities and other stakeholders to achieve and improve
external linkages.
Greenways are “shared-use routes for non-motorised users, (walkers, cyclists, roller skaters, horse riders) for pleasure,
recreation, tourism and daily journeys”*. They are generally routes which predominantly utilise established green spaces
but can also cross and link to public roads. Greenways provide and expand recreational opportunities for walking, jogging
and cycling and can often coincide with river/stream corridors and can promote free passage for wildlife. The following
greenway routes have been identified and some sections are already in place. Further greenway corridors will be
identified during the Plan period as opportunities present themselves.

Clonkeen Park via Kilbogget Park to the Coast (Shanganagh Cliffs)

Slang River Greenway (Dundrum Town Centre to Marlay Demesne and the Wicklow Way)

Loughlinstown River Greenway (Cabinteely Park via Cherrywood to the Coast at Shanganagh Cliffs)

Lamb’s Cross, Stepaside to Carrickmines

Shanganagh Park to the Coast

Dodder River Valley

Blackrock Village to Booterstown

Sutton to Sandycove
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy OSR11: Play Facilities
It is Council policy to support the provision of structured and unstructured play areas with appropriate
equipment and facilities throughout the County and to ensure the needs of all age groups – children,
teenagers, adults and older people- are facilitated in the public parks of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
“Ready Steady Play! A National Play Strategy” was published by the National Children’s Office in 2004. The principal aim
of the National Play Policy is to improve the quality of children’s lives through the provision of play opportunities. Key
objectives for local authorities include:

Maximise the range of play opportunities.

Improve the quality and safety of playgrounds and ensure all new and refurbished facilities are accessible to all.

Prepare a Local Play Policy in consultation with children and other stakeholders.

Designate an officer to implement a County Play Plan prepared by the County Development Board.
The Council’s Play Policy was adopted in February 2003 and the resulting “Provision of Playgrounds Programme” has been
successful in providing playgrounds at 14 18 locations throughout the County for 2009. The Green Space Strategy will
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dictate the provision and distribution of future playgrounds. In line with the national children’s play policy “Ready Steady
Play” provision should be made to include suitable play opportunities fro the future of child population for all ages within
new residential development. Design details pertaining to areas of play shall be submitted as part of a planning
application with specification of any playgrounds. Play equipment detail, safety surface specifications and proof that all
equipment fulfils all British and EU safety standards are to be submitted. Post construction certification by the Royal
Society for the Prevention of Accidents will also be a requirement. The Council will endeavour to ensure that all play
facilities will be accessible to people of varying abilities, age and cultural backgrounds. The Council will have regard to
changing demographics in how and where it provides for play. Multiple use games area (MUGA) incorporating for
example basketball and 5 aside count towards the Equipped playspace standard not Other Outdoor Sports facilities.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
2.9 Chapter 11 Conservation of the Archaeological and
Architectural Heritage
12B
Renumber Policy AH7: Industrial Heritage as Policy AR13: Industrial Heritage
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy AR1: Record of Protected Structures
It is Council policy to compile and maintain a Record of Protected Structures and will include in the Record
every structure or parts of such structures which, in the Planning Authority’s opinion, are of special
architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest. The Council
will ensure that interventions to Protected Structures shall have regard to the Department of Environment,
Heritage and Local Government document “Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning
Authorities” (2004)
A Protected Structure, unless otherwise stated, includes the interior of the structure, the land lying within the curtilage of
the structure, any other structures lying within that curtilage and their interior, all fixtures and features which form part of
the interior or exterior of that structure. The protection also extends to any features specified as being in the attendant
grounds. The inclusion of a structure in the Record of Protected Structures does not preclude development of and/or
extension to that structure provided that the special interest of the structure is duly recognised and not compromised.
While not defined by legislation, curtilage is normally taken to be the parcel of ground immediately associated with the
Protected Structures. The Record of Protected Structures is listed in Appendix C-Schedule 2 of the Appendices booklet
accompanying this Written Statement and are shown on the County Development Plan Maps. Appendix 16 of the Written
Statement contains Development Management Considerations for development proposals affecting or potentially affecting
Protected Structures.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy AR2: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH)
It is Council policy to consider further amendments to the record of Protected Structures following the
publication of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage of the County.
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government are responsible for carrying out surveys of the
architectural heritage on a county-by-county basis. Buildings included in these surveys are recommended for inclusion by
the Minister on to the Record of Protected Structures. Following the publication of the NIAH of the County, and any
subsequent Ministerial recommendations, the Council will consider further amendments to the Record of Protected
Structures., as resources permit.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy AR6: Protection of Historic Street Furniture
It is Council policy to promote the retention of historic items of street furniture where these contribute to
the character of the area.
Items of street furniture can be important elements in establishing the character and interest of our streetscapes and
rural landscape. Such items could include bollards, railings, street signs, post boxes, telephone kiosks, horse troughs,
water pumps, jostle stones, milestones, cobbles and setts, coal hole covers, weighbridges, plaques and granite kerbing.
and other monuments.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
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Policy AR8: Architectural Conservation Areas (ACA)
It is Council policy to protect the special character of places, areas, groups of structures or townscapes,
which have been designated as Architectural Conservation Areas.
Many of the towns and villages of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown contain areas which exhibit a distinct character and intrinsic
qualities, based on their historic built form and layout. This character is often derived from the cumulative impact of the
area’s buildings, their setting, landscape and other locally important features developed gradually over time. The Planning
and Development Act, 2000 provides the legislative basis for the protection of such areas, known as Architectural
Conservation Areas. Under this Act, an Architectural Conservation Area is defined as a place, area, group of structures or
townscape that is of special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social, technical interest or
value, or contributes to the appreciation of Protected Structures. While the purpose of the designation is to protect and
enhance the special character of the area, this does not preclude any appropriate all forms of development. The Council
will actively encourage high quality infill development within these areas, which if it will enhance their intrinsic character.
Chapter 16 of the Written Statement contains Development Management Considerations for Development in Architectural
Conservation Areas. These areas are listed in Appendix C-Schedule 3 of the Written Statement.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy AR11: Twentieth Century Architecture
It is Council policy to seek/promote the appropriate development of distinctive twentieth century
buildings and estates to ensure that the special interest of the structure/estate is not compromised and to
encourage an increased awareness and appreciation of the significance of high quality twentieth century
architecture within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
The architectural significance and heritage value of certain twentieth century buildings is often overlooked. This built
inheritance is testament to the spirit of the machine age, advances in building technology and the use of man-made
materials. In recognition of the significance of twentieth-century architecture, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown recognises the
significance of certain buildings of this period and have identified and included a number buildings of this period of good
examples of this type onto the Record of Protected Structures.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
2.10 Chapter 12 Sustainable Travel & Transportation
13B
Policy T2: Development of Sustainable Travel and Transportation Policies
It is Council policy to promote, facilitate and co-operate with other agencies in securing the
implementation of the transportation strategy for the County and the wider Dublin Region as set out in
Transport 21 - 2006-2015, Department of Transport’s ‘Smarter Travel, A Sustainable Transport Future
2009-2020’ and the Dublin Transportation Office strategic document ‘Platform for Change 2000-2016’.
Effecting a modal shift from the private car to more sustainable modes of transport – including public
transport, walking and cycling – will be a paramount objective to be realised in the implementation of this
policy.
Sustainable travel is about the movement of people and goods in a manner that engenders quality of life and ease of
access for all and seeks to encourage a modal shift in favour of public transport and other non-car based modes (walking,
cycling etc). It is about encouraging people to make informed choices about the way they travel and the consequences of
those choices both on their individual health and the wider community and environment. Equal access to opportunities –
jobs, schools, shopping, leisure and community facilities – depends on effective and accessible means of transportation.
Reduction in car trips and avoidance of travel by car, especially during peak trips, is seen as desirable and measures such
as off-peak shift working and e-working from home are to be encouraged where such is feasible. Transport 21 – 20002016, the Department of Transport’s ‘Smarter Travel, A Sustainable Transport Future 2009-2020’ and the Dublin
Transportation Office Strategy ‘A Platform for Change’ – 2000-2016 set out an integrated and balanced sustainable
transportation strategy for the wider Dublin Region dealing with all sustainable travel modes (bus, rail, Luas, cycling and
walking) and road transportation as well as issues such as road safety, traffic management, accessibility, enforcement,
social inclusion and guidance on complementary land use policies. The Council, acting primarily as facilitator rather than
the direct provider of some sustainable transportation networks, will, nevertheless, have a significant role to play both in
the development of an efficient transportation system and in planning for the future transport needs of the County. In
pursuing the objective of encouraging modal shift the Council will cooperate closely with other relevant agencies and
stakeholders, including the nascent Dublin Transport Authority. It is Council policy to encourage better integration of
transport services in the County where possible and to encourage and foster improved consultation and co-operation
between both public and private providers of transport services operating in the County and in the greater Dublin area,
including all providers of bus, train and light rail services. In this regard, the Council shall be open to supporting, where
practicable, initiatives to facilitate discourse and co-operation between transport service providers with a view to
facilitating better integration of public transport services. The Council also supports the introduction of Integrated
Ticketing and Real Time Passenger Information, as set out in ‘Smarter Travel 2009-2020’.
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This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T3: Public Transport Improvements
It is Council policy to secure improvements to the public transport system as set out in Transport 21 and
the Dublin Transportation Office’s ‘Platform for Change’ strategy by optimising the utilization of existing or
proposed transport corridors and interchanges and by developing new park and ride and taxi rank facilities
at appropriate locations.
In recent years, due to unprecedented economic growth, an increased demand for travel and more reliance on the
private car is having serious long-term implications for quality of life and the environment. More sustainable alternatives
including public transport, walking and cycling are required to encourage modal change from private car use. To provide
an efficient public transport system and to reduce car dependency and hence encourage modal shift, the Council will
promote the following as part of the development management process in cooperation with relevant transport agencies
subject to appropriate study, approval and availability of finance and resources:

Increased densification and consolidation along strategic public transport corridors and close to public transport
nodes to encourage greater usage of public transport.

Greater range and flexibility of land uses in town and district centres that will facilitate the maximum usage of
public transport during both peak and off-peak times.

Increased public transport services, including licensed private operators, to and between public transportation
nodes.

The protection, free from development, of such lands as are required for the development of planned public
transport facilities (transport corridors) and interchanges.

For new large scale developments in areas where there is an existing public transport deficit, private buses shall
be provided by Developers for a period until a public transport network for the area is in place.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T4: Public Transport Interchanges
It is Council policy to facilitate the provision of public transport interchanges at strategic rail and Luas
stations within the County in accordance with national and regional guidelines in order to facilitate access
to all public transport and to maximize the movement of people via sustainable modes.
Table 12.1 identifies the primary public transport interchanges to be developed.
Table 12.1 Public Transport Interchanges:
Location
Public transport modes
Dundrum
Luas - QBN
Blackrock
Suburban Rail – QBN
Dún Laoghaire
Suburban Rail – QBN
Sandyford
Luas – QBN - BRT
Cherrywood
Luas – QBN
Woodbrook
Suburban Rail – QBN
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T5: Quality Bus Network
It is Council policy to implement the Quality Bus Network measures as set out in Transport 21 and in the
DTO Strategy ‘Platform for Change’ and extend the bus network to other areas where appropriate subject
to design, public consultation, approval, finance and resources. Other links will also be included in the
Quality Bus Network as part of new developments.
Table 12.2 shows the main new Quality Bus Network schemes to be implemented which will link to existing Quality Bus
Corridors:
Table 12.2 Quality Bus Corridors:
 Blackrock Feeder Routes – including Monkstown Road- Deansgrange Road- Stradbrook Road- Monkstown
Avenue - Monkstown Link Road – Monkstown Ring Road - Temple Hill - Frascati Road- Carrickbrennan Road.
 Cherrywood Area.
 Churchtown Road - Nutgrove Avenue –Braemor Road - Beaumont Avenue.
 Churchview Road.
 Proposed Glenamuck Link Road, Carrickmines – Stepaside Village –Enniskerry Road – Sandyford Road (to
Blackthorn Avenue).
 Kill Avenue – Mountown Lower – York Road – Clarence Street – Crofton Road – Dún Laoghaire.
 Leopardstown Road – Sandyford.
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 Stillorgan (including Old Dublin Road) – Lower Kilmacud Road – Drummartin Road – Taney Road –Dundrum
and Goatstown Road – Clonskeagh Road and Mount Anville Road – Foster’s Avenue.
 Old Connaught Avenue to Old Dublin Road, Bray.
 Wilford Interchange to County boundary at Bray (Old Dublin Road).
 Rathfarnham – Grange Road – Brehonfield Road – Ballinteer Road – Ballinteer Avenue – Wyckham Way –
Dundrum.
 Abbey Road - Rochestown Avenue (link to Cherrywood and Blackrock Feeder Routes).
 Rock Road (from the junction with Mount Merrion Avenue) – Frascati Road, including Rock Hill, Main Street,
Temple Hill (Link to Blackrock Feeder Routes).
 Nutgrove Way, Rathfarnham.
 Sandyford Business Park.
 Wyattville Dual Carriageway - Church Road – Sallyglen Road – Lower Glenageary Road – Upper Glenageary
Road - Dún Laoghaire (including Graduate & Deerhunter Roundabouts).
 Sandyford Road (through Dundrum Village).
 Parallel Roads between M50 junctions 13 and 14.
 Drummartin Link (parallel Road link to Blackthorn Drive).
The Council will facilitate the provision of radial and orbital bus routes to integrate with existing bus and rail routes. The
provision of a Quality Bus Corridor (QBC)/Bus Priority Measures on a route may include some but not all of the following
measures:

The deployment of advanced traffic management techniques and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) applications,
i.e. the provision of an urban traffic signalling systems such as SCATS (Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic
System), changes to the traffic signalling configuration, public transport traffic signal priority, route optimisation
through traffic signal co-ordination, junction redesign

Reallocation of existing road space

Widening of the roadway where appropriate

Traffic Management measures to include turning movement bans etc.
To improve access to public transport, all new bus stops will be made wheelchair accessible with improved transport
information displays and bus shelters provided at main transport nodes. Existing bus stops that currently do not meet
these requirements will also be upgraded as part of an ongoing programme subject to finance and resources.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T6: Luas
It is Council policy to promote, facilitate and co-operate with other agencies in securing the extension of
the Luas network in the County as set out in Transport 21 and the DTO Strategy ‘A Platform for Change’,
2000 – 2016 and including any future upgrade to Metro.
Table 12.3 shows the main Luas schemes to be implemented in the County:
Table 12.3 Luas

Line B1 Extension of Green Luas Line south of Sandyford to Cherrywood with Luas Stops at Central Park,
Glencairn, The Gallops, Leopardstown Valley, Ballyogan Wood, Leopardstown Race Course, Carrickmines,
Brennanstown, Laughanstown, Cherrywood (Brides Glen) including the provision of a 350 car parking space park
and Ride site at the Carrickmines Stop.

Line B2 Extension from Cherrywood (Brides Glen) to Fassaroe with a branch line to Bray with proposed Stops at
St. Columcilles Hospital, Stonebridge Road, Crinken Lane, Allies River Road, Old Connaught, Thornhill, Fassaroe
and Bray Stops on the branch line. The line and location of stops shown on the maps are indicative only pending
the making of a rail order.

To facilitate the provision of a Luas line from Dundrum to Christchurch via Churchtown Road, Rathfarnham and
Harold’s Cross.

Grade Separation of Luas Line B at Upper Kilmacud Road.
This Proposed Amendment could potentially conflict with a number of environmental components however these conflicts are
uncertain and will be considered further by lower tier assessments and development management.
Policy T8: Taxi/Minibus/Hackney Transport
It is Council policy to facilitate the provision of taxi/minibus/hackney transport as a feeder service to
major public transport corridors and to encourage the provision of taxi ranks at DART Stations, Luas Stops
and at other appropriate locations including within larger developments. All new taxi ranks will be made
wheelchair accessible and will be provided with shelters where appropriate.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
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Policy T9: Bus Rapid Transit
It is Council policy to facilitate the introduction of (a) Bus Rapid Transit from the DART Line to
Sandyford/Dundrum Town Centre via UCD utilising, where possible, the Eastern Bypass Reservation (west
of the N11), and (b) from Sandyford to Cherrywood based on the Old Harcourt Street Line and (c) other
routes where the opportunity and need arises. The BRT will integrate with existing bus and light and heavy
rail systems. The actual routes to be utilised will be finalised following the completion of detailed
feasibility studies in conjunction with relevant landowners.
Bus Rapid Transit is a high quality integrated transportation system using buses on roadways or dedicated lanes to
quickly and efficiently transport passengers to their destinations, while offering the flexibility and adaptability to meet
transit demand. The goal of such systems is to at least approach the service quality of light rail transit while still enjoying
the cost savings of bus transit. Bus Rapid Transit systems can easily be customized to community needs and incorporate
state-of-the-art, low-cost technologies that is another measure to effect a reduction in car based travel.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T10: Electric Vehicles
It is Council policy to support the Government’s Electric Transport Programme by facilitating the roll-out of
battery charging infrastructure for electric vehicles through the planning system.
To assist Ireland in meeting EU targets on carbon emissions the Government launched a new Electric Transport
Programme (2008) with a target that 10 percent of the national road transport fleet be electrically powered by 2020. A
major shift to electric vehicles would require changes to the electricity grid system, with the installation of charging points
across the country, plus chargers at parking meters and in homes. Developing the infrastructure for alternatively fuelled
vehicles will be a vital step in encouraging consumers to make more environmentally friendly transport choices.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T11: Car Sharing Clubs
It is Council policy to support the set up and operation of car clubs to facilitate an overall reduction in car
journeys and car-parking requirements, and to help reduce pollution and climate change.
Car Sharing Clubs involves people pre-booking the use of communal cars for their use, agreeing to share a car on the
daily commute thereby reducing the number of cars on the roads and helping the environment. The system is tried and
tested and has been operational in Switzerland and Germany for some 20 years and for over 10 years in other parts of
Europe and the USA. The concept of Car Sharing is, however, new to Ireland, with Cork City being the first authority to
introduce a scheme in 2008. Car sharing allows people access to a car when they need it, from a place near their home
or workplace, without the potential difficulties or costs of owning a car. An operator makes cars available to members
who pay a joining and yearly subscription fee and then can book a car and pay for the time they utilise the car. Benefits
include cost savings, convenience (no responsibility for insurance, tax, fuel, maintenance or parking), fewer kilometres
driven (people who join car clubs typically reduce their vehicle kilometres travelled by 45%), reduction in emissions (car
sharing reduces average user’s CO2 emissions by 39-54%), less traffic congestion, less parking pressure, local economic
benefits, and social inclusion.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T12: Cycling and Walking
It is Council policy to promote and encourage more healthy sustainable and environmentally friendly forms
of transportation such as cycling and walking and to make the footway network accessible for all.
The Council will promote and provide for the development of cycling and walking as healthy sustainable attractive
transport modes in the County for commuting, short utility trips, recreation trips and trips to school/colleges. The design
of all public transport routes and road schemes shall, where possible, include cycle and pedestrian facilities. Cycle tracks
will be provided with all new build roads, where appropriate and practicable and if in accordance with the Councils Cycling
Policy. As part of the Development Management process, new development will be required to maximise permeability and
connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians to create direct attractive links to adjacent road and public transport networks in
accordance with the National Urban Design Manual, a Best Practice Guide, 2009 published by the Department of the
Environment, Heritage & Local Government. The Development Management process shall also ensure that existing cycle
and pedestrian facilities will be enhanced and that good linkages will be provided between new and existing facilities and
to public transport corridors to promote ‘bike and ride’ and ‘stride and ride. Cycleways, footways and pedestrian only
routes will be designed in accordance with best practice guidelines with special consideration given to anticipated
cyclist/pedestrian volumes in the design of such facilities”. As part of the development management process, new
development will be required to maximise permeability and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians to create direct
attractive links to adjacent road networks in accordance with the National Urban Design Manual.
Cycling
The soon to be published Council’s Cycling Policy and Strategy and the National Cycle Policy Framework, 2009 provides
guidance on the possible upgrade and expansion of the existing cycle network, and the provision of new cycle tracks and
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improved cycle facilities in the County subject to design, public consultation, approval, finance and resources. the
availability of appropriate road space, obtaining the necessary approvals and finance and resources being available. Cycle
tracks will be provided with all new build roads, where appropriate and practicable and if in accordance with the soon-tobe published Council’s Cycling Policy and Strategy. Sustainable recreational cycle routes will also be developed to promote
cycling within the County. The Council, in co-operation with the relevant agencies, will also support promote the
development of the Sutton to Sandycove Cycletrack Scheme (S2S) as highlighted in ‘Smarter Travel’ and in the ‘National
Cycle Policy Framework. and East Coast Cycle Routes in co-operation with the relevant agencies subject to the
appropriate environmental assessments including any assessment required under the habitats directive in co-operation
with the relevant agencies. Subject to compliance with environmental regulations, and statutory approvals the availability
of resources, the S2S would be progressed during the life of this Plan as it is recognised as a significant development of
Dublin Bay with potential recreational and tourism benefits as well as providing a traffic free cycleway for both recreation
and commuter cyclists. It is recognised as a significant opportunity to promote cycling to schools, having regard to the
large numbers of children and students attending schools in close proximity to the route. development of an appropriate
complementary facility and adds to the amenity of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. The Council supports the introduction of the
East Coast Cycle Route (Killiney to Bray) which will be progressed in conjunction with adjoining developments and in cooperation with other agencies. Cycle parking will be provided at public transport stops/stations along public transport
routes where practicable and in accordance with best accessibility practice. Footways and pedestrian only routes will be
designed in accordance with best practice guidelines with special consideration given to anticipated pedestrian volumes in
the design of footways.
Walking
The Council will continue to maintain and expand the footway and pedestrian route network to provide for accessible
pedestrian routes within the County in accordance with the overall aims of the European Charter of Pedestrian’s Rights.
When the opportunity arises and sufficient road width exists, the provision of footways by the Council will be considered
on rural roads to provide for improved pedestrian access to and from villages/towns and public transport. For new
developments in such areas, appropriate setbacks may be required to achieve this objective. Maintaining the local
character of the road will be a key consideration in the design of all such facilities.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T13: Accessibility
It is Council policy to support suitable access for people with disabilities, including improvements to
buildings, streets and public spaces.
Accessibility primarily concerns vulnerable road users such as people with reduced mobility, persons with disabilities, the
elderly and children. Accessibility is vital to the efficient functioning of the various activities taking place throughout the
County. Disability legislation places new obligations on public bodies to ensure their services are accessible to all
vulnerable road users. Inclusiveness and accessibility will be key elements in the design of all facilities for pedestrians,
including people with disabilities. New signalised pedestrian crossings, for example, will incorporate features such as
audio push button units and appropriate tactile paving. Accessibility audits are currently being carried out by the Council
to meet the requirements of the Sectoral Plan under the ‘Disability Act 2005’. The programme of implementation, which is
subject to finance and resources, is ongoing with priority given on a zonal basis to delivering accessible routes to and
from public transport facilities, shopping and business areas, churches and libraries. The Council will also work closely
with the Disability Consultation Group and other interested stakeholders to respond to local issues as they arise.
Accessibility audits are also requested through the development management process for developments where there is a
significant impact on the pedestrian network within and outside of the development.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T14: Mobility Management Plans
It is Council policy to require the submission of Mobility Management Plans for developments that
generate significant trip demand. Plans should seek to reduce reliance on car-based travel and encourage
more sustainable forms of transportation both during construction and occupation phases.
A Mobility Management Plan (also referred to as a Travel Plan and Sustainable Mobility Plan) is a published document
containing a set of measures/incentives and targets put in place to promote, encourage and support more sustainable
travel modes such as walking, cycling and public transport among staff, visitors or residents. Plans shall contain It
contains positive measures to reduce the dependence on the use of the private car as a means of transport to and from
work that shall include regular review measures and action(s) in the event of any shortfall in achievement relative to
these objectives. Mobility Management Plans shall be provided for both the construction and operational/occupation
phases of developments where appropriate.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T15: Road Safety
It is Council policy to develop a Road Safety Plan in line with the National Road Safety Strategy in
consultation with the relevant stakeholders to promote and encourage road safety. The Plan will aim to
reduce collisions and minimise the potential for conflict between all road users.
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Reducing the risk of collisions for all road users is a key objective of the Council. A five-year Road Safety Plan will be
developed based on the strategy of ‘Engineering, Education, Enforcement and Evaluation’ measures to provide focus on
collision reduction in line with the Road Safety Authority’s Road Safety Strategy 2007 – 2012. Road safety will be a key
consideration in the design and/or improvement of roads, junctions and traffic schemes. The ongoing programme of
collision investigation and prevention will continue and the Council will work closely with An Garda Síochána in addressing
ongoing safety issues. School traffic zones (reduced speed limits, speed reduction measures, road marking, signage etc)
will continue to be developed and school wardens provided near schools where warranted in order to encourage good
user behaviour for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on roads, footways and crossing points approaching schools. The
ongoing programme of road safety education and training will continue to be implemented in schools throughout the Dún
Laoghaire-Rathdown.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T16: Traffic Calming and Traffic Management
It is Council policy to introduce traffic calming and traffic management schemes on particular roads and in
appropriate areas throughout the County to effect an overall reduction in vehicle speeds to an acceptable
level and to reduce the potential for traffic congestion and associated vehicular emissions in urban areas.
Area-wide traffic calming, including 30km/h zones, will be introduced in the County, based on the Council’s report
‘Prioritisation of Traffic Calming Schemes in the Council Area’ 2009 and further updates. All new residential development
shall be designed to create self-enforcing 30km/h zones within the development by use of physical engineering measures
with emphasis on horizontal rather than vertical calming measures. Traffic calming may be required on existing roads to
improve access to and achieve the required sightlines for developments. In the design of Traffic Calming and Traffic
Management schemes, designers will be encouraged to ensure that the needs of all road users are considered in such
schemes and to mitigate any likely possible negative effects including the potential for traffic diverting to the surrounding
road network.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T17: Control of On-Street Parking
It is Council policy to regulate and control on-street parking by discouraging commuter parking.
With the provision of public car parks and in the control and regulation of both on-street and off-street car parking the
Council will provide for short term shopping and business parking activity and for the needs of local residents, rather than
long-term commuter parking requirements. The Council will extend its current car parking control scheme into other
areas of the County as appropriate through the parking bye-laws where such controls will contribute to improved traffic
management and the quality of life of the local residents and workforce. Areas in the County will be identified for the
provision of Heavy Goods Vehicle parking as the need arises.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T18: Roads
It is Council policy, in conjunction and co-operation with other transport bodies and authorities such as the
National Roads Authority, to secure improvements to the County road network.
The 6-Year and Long-Term Road Objectives proposed by the Council are listed in Table 12.4 and Table 12.5 and
displayed graphically on the related Development Plan Maps. It should be noted that the roads shown on the Maps are
purely diagrammatic with regard to location and dimensions. Variations and/or adjustments may be necessary as projects
progress. In addition to these lists, other road schemes may be introduced as zoned infill sites are developed, in response
to changing circumstances and as traffic demands require. The provision of shared pedestrian and cycle footbridges at
specific locations on the Council’s motorway network will be encouraged to increase permeability and mitigate issues of
severance and potential traffic hazard. Proposed bridge locations are outlined in Table 12.6. The priority of certain Road
Schemes in Table 12.4 may be transferable to Table 12.5 and vice versa subject to the availability of resources. Smaller
scale schemes, such as junction and traffic management improvements, are not shown on the Maps nor are they included
in the Written Statement.
Table 12.4 Six-year Road Objectives
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Ballinteer Road (M50 to Ballinteer Avenue).
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Ballinteer Road (Ballinteer Avenue to Barton Road East).
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Ballinteer Avenue (Brehonfield Road to Superquinn).
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Blackglen Road, Harold’s Grange Road, College Road.
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Ballybetagh Road.
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Clayfarm Loop Road.
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Coal Quay Bridge, Crofton Road.
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Cherrywood SDZ (necessary roads infrastructure).
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Cherrywood to Dún Laoghaire Strategic Route (R118, Wyattville Road to Glenageary Roundabout).
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Dublin Road Bray (Wilford to Bray County Boundary).
Lambs Cross to Aikens Village.
Enniskerry Road (Stepaside to Golden Ball).
Eastern Bypass (M50 to N11).
Glenageary Road Upper (to Oliver Plunkett Road).
Glenamuck Road South.
Glenamuck Road DDR and link distributor road.
Glenamuck Road Link to N11 (via Cherrywood).
Grove Avenue.
Hillcrest Road.
Kilgobbin Road.
Kiltiernan/Glenamuck LAP (necessary roads infrastructure).
Murphystown Parallel Road.
M11 Upgrade to Fassaroe.
Park Close T-Junction, Sallyglen Road.
Pottery Road.
Rochestown Avenue.
Shanganagh Road.
Sandyford Urban Framework Proposals (all road proposals are not shown on the Map, but will may form part of
the Sandyford Urban Framework Plan albeit that the road proposals may extend beyond the boundary of the
Urban Framework Plan).
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M50 diverge ramp access to Heather Road.
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Leopardstown Road to Central Park Link Road (via South County Business Park).
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Bracken Road Extension to Drummartin Link Road.
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Slip from N31 Leopardstown Road onto M 50 Southbound.
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Burton Hall Road extension to Leopardstown Road.
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Blackthorn Road to ESB Roundabout Link Road (including Link to Arena Road).
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Leopardstown Roundabout Reconfiguration.
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Grade Separation at Blackthorn Drive/Drummartin Link Road junction.
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M50 Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge.
Access road through Industrial Yarns site to access Bray Golf Course lands subject to the development
management process.
Table 12.5 Long Term Road Objectives
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Access to the “Gut” (Dún Laoghaire Harbour Area).
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Ballycorus Road.
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Cornelscourt Hill Road (Link to N11).
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Cornelscourt Hill Road – part of.
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Cherrywood Road Link to the N11 Service Road (south) (Silver Tassie Location).
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Loughlinstown Roundabout (grade separation).
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M50 3rd lane (Sandyford Interchange to M11).
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M50 Western Parallel Road from Old Conna to Cherrywood environs (not shown on map).
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Old Conna (necessary roads infrastructure).
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Rathmichael Road.
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Stepaside Bypass.
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Sandyford.
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Leopardstown Road to Murphystown Link (not shown on map).
Table 12.6 Pedestrian/Cycle Footbridges over M50
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Allies River Road (in conjunction with Luas Line B1)
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Blind Lane, Love Lane.
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Eastern Bypass.
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Leopardstown Road West to Sandyford Business Estate.
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Leopardstown Road to Murphystown Link (as part of or separate to road scheme).
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M50 Carrickmines Junction (east to west).
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Murphystown to Sandyford.
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Ticknock to Ballinteer Road.
All roads and footbridges, including footpaths and cycle tracks, shall will be designed in accordance with best practice
guidelines and shall will consider the needs of all road users. To secure the implementation of the policy, it is the
intention of the Council to reserve any necessary lands free from development and to designate building lines, where
required. Where possible and appropriate, existing roads in the County may be improved by the setting back of building
or frontage lines and by the setting back of proposed new structures at road junctions to improve sightlines in the
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interests of traffic safety, subject to maintaining visual amenities and sound urban design principles. Appropriate high
quality landscaping (soft and hard) will be included on projects to soften the visual impact of the scheme and enhance its
appearance.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T19: National Routes
It is Council policy to promote, facilitate, and co-operate with relevant transport bodies, authorities and
agencies to secure improvements to the County’s National road network, to provide, protect and maintain
for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods both within and through Dún LaoghaireRathdown.
The Council will facilitate the protection of all National Routes from frontage access and to minimize the number of
junctions in accordance with the National Roads Authority’s Policy.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T22: Street Lighting
It is Council policy to provide and maintain street lighting on the public road/footway/cycleway network
and within new developments throughout the County in accordance with commonly accepted best
practice.
To provide well lit roads, and footways and cycleways, all street lighting will be provided in accordance with best practice
guidelines and standards in terms of the type of lighting columns, lantern types, lighting class and lux levels being
provided.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T23: Directional/Information/Waymarking Signage
It is Council policy to provide directional signage for amenities, tourist attractions and local attractions and
along cycle and pedestrian routes (waymarking) at appropriate locations throughout the County in
accordance with planning and traffic regulations.
Subject to Council approval directional signage will be permitted at appropriate locations for amenities, tourist attractions,
community facilities and local attractions but not for commercial organisations in order to avoid a proliferation of signs on
public footways leading to street clutter. Temporary event signage may be permitted in certain cases subject to Council
approval. Fingerpost signage is the preferred type of directional signage. Signage must be erected such that it does not
result in traffic hazard. In the interest of minimising street clutter and in respect of signage on streets, particularly in
urban areas, due cognisance shall be taken where possible and without being contrary to any statutory provision, of the
location of such signage. Where feasible and appropriate, waymarking signage will also be provided along cycle routes
and pedestrian routes, including along Public Rights of Way (Policy LHB22), Recreation Access Routes (Policy LHB23) and
Trails, Hiking and Walking Routes (Policy LHB25).
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy T24: Section 48 and 49 Levies
It is Council policy to utilise, where appropriate, the provisions of Section 48 and 49 of the Planning and
Development Act, 2000 to generate financial contributions towards the capital costs of providing local and
strategic transport infrastructure, services or projects in the County. This will be done carried out in
conjunction with adjoining Local Authorities where appropriate.
Financial contributions will be sought as part of the development management process for certain development under the
provisions of Section 48 and Section 49 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. Section 48 (general) schemes relate
to the existing or proposed provision of public infrastructure and facilities being developed benefiting development within
the area of the planning authority and are applied as a general levy on development. A ‘special’ contribution under
Section 48(2)(c) may be required where specific exceptional costs not covered by a scheme are incurred by a local
authority which benefit the proposed development. Section 49 (supplementary) schemes relate to the separately specified
infrastructural service or projects – such as roads, rail, or other public transport infrastructure, which benefit the
proposed development. Where schemes overlap with another local authority, the Section 49 Scheme will be developed in
conjunction with that local authority. Two Section 49 Schemes have already been approved and currently operate in the
County, namely:
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Luas Line B1 extension between Sandyford and Cherrywood.
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Glenamuck District Distributor Road linking the Kiltiernan/Glenamuck area to the M50 motorway network.
To avoid map clutter the two ‘active’ Section 49 Schemes have not been shown on the Development Plan Maps, but are
instead included as Appendix H in the Appendices volume. The Luas Line B1 catchment, however, is defined by an area 1
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kilometre ‘crow flies’ distance either side of the light rail alignment. The Glenamuck District Distributor Road Section 49
catchment encompasses the area defined by the Kiltiernan/Glenamuck Local Area Plan boundary.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
2.11 Chapter 13 Environmental Infrastructure and Management
14B
Policy EI1: Water Supply and Drainage
It is Council policy to provide adequate high quality drinking water, to promote water conservation and to
continue the development and improvement of the water supply and drainage systems throughout Dún
Laoghaire-Rathdown so as to meet the anticipated water and drainage requirements of the County - all in
accordance with the recommendations set out in the ‘Greater Dublin Water Supply Strategic Study and The
Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study’.
The Council shall ensure conformance with the relevant recommendations set out in ‘The Provision and Quality of
Drinking Water in Ireland – A Report for the Years 2006-2007-2008’ (EPA Office of Environment Enforcement, 2007).
Existing and new populations under the County Development Plan shall be served with clean and wholesome drinking
water. The Council will help aims to ensure that compliance is achieved, as a minimum, with regard to the 48 parameters
set out under the European Communities (Drinking Water) Regulations (No.2) 2007. The Council has systems in place to
obtain compliance with these standards. In addition systems are in place to manage any incident of non-compliance and
ensure a return to compliance as soon as possible. and will help to resolve any issues if they arise in order to achieve the
removal of public water supplies from the EPA remedial action list of public water supplies. It is Council policy to comply
with the Waste Water Discharge Licence for Shanganagh agglomeration issued under Regulation 28(1) of the Waste
Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007. Development under the Plan shall be preceded by sufficient capacity
in the public waste water treatment plants and appropriate extensions in the existing public waste water treatment
catchments. The Council shall implement the relevant recommendations set out in ‘Urban Waste Water Discharges in
Ireland for Population Equivalents Greater than 500 Persons – A Report for the Years 2004-2005’ (EPA Office of
Environment Enforcement, 2007). The ongoing and proposed programmes of water supply and drainage infrastructure
works will ensure the availability of serviced residential and commercial lands, to cater for an adequate supply of housing
and facilitate continued employment growth and opportunities. This will allow the County to cater in a coherent way for
its residents and business community and to fulfil its role at regional level by fostering the continuing consolidation of
development within the metropolitan area. The programme will be multi-faceted and encompass such matters as water
conservation and leakage control, upgrading of older sections of the various distribution networks, elimination of
untreated municipal sewage to coastal waters and the decommissioning of septic tanks for dwellings in areas that are
now served by mains drainage.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy EI2: Integrated Water Management Plans
It is Council policy to contribute to the promotion of the development of Integrated Water Management
Plans for the Dublin Region and to participate in any pilot scheme for the establishment of such Plans.
The primary purpose of Integrated Water Management Plans is to examine issues of quantity and quality of river waters
at Catchment and River Basin level so that the entire life cycle of the waters can be managed in a sustainable fashion.
The Council shall address the significant water management issues identified in the Water Matters Consultation
publications for the Eastern River Basin District. When adopted, the relevant policies and objectives of the Eastern River
Basin Management Plan shall be integrated into the Plan through amendment or otherwise. The Council will promote the
achievement of the specific objectives at water body level of any agreed Programme of Measures prepared as part of the
River Basin Management Plan.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy EI12: Waste Re-use and Re-cycling
It is Council policy to promote the increased re-use and re-cycling of materials from all waste streams. It
will co-operate with other agencies in viable schemes for the extraction of useful materials from refuse for
re-use or re-cycling and will adopt the National targets as stated in the ‘Dublin Regional Waste
Management Plan 2005-2010’.
By agreement with other local authorities and agencies and subject to the availability of finance, it is the intention of the
Council to promote the following:
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Source separate waste into organic and non-organic streams or other waste management systems that divert
waste from landfill. The objectives will be to maximise the potential for each waste fraction to be reused and
recycled or composted and divert organic waste from landfill, in accordance with the ‘National Strategy on
Biodegradable Waste 2006’.
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Carry out a public information and education campaign on waste recycling techniques and actions.
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Develop a countywide network of multi-material ‘Recycling Centres’ and ‘Bring Centres’ in suitable locations and in
accordance with the strategies set out in the ‘Waste Management Plan for the Dublin Region 2005-2010’, to
achieve national targets and to continue to expand the countywide collection system for domestic recyclable
waste. The purpose of the ‘Recycling Centres’ and ‘Bring Centres’ is to accommodate the collection of postconsumer recyclables from the local neighbourhood and provide onward transfer to a materials recovery or
recycling facility.
Co-operate with other interests in seeking to maximise the recovery and recycling of packaging and priority
wastes, as well as the reduction in landfilling of organic wastes.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy EI18: Water Pollution
It is Council policy to implement the provisions of water pollution abatement measures in accordance with
National and EU Directives and legislative requirements in conjunction with other agencies as appropriate.
In implementing this Policy Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will endeavour to:
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Maintain the quality of seawater adjoining the County to the necessary standards, with particular reference to
areas of the coastline where bathing takes place. Special emphasis will be devoted to beaches designated under
the Quality of Bathing Water Regulations.
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Improve the water quality in rivers and other watercourses in the County, including ground waters.
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Minimise the impact on ground water of discharges from septic tanks and other potentially polluting sources. The
Council will comply with Government guidelines in relation to septic tanks.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy EI20: Major Accidents
It is Council policy to have regard to the provisions of the ‘Major Accidents Directive’ (European Council
Directive 96/82/EC). This Directive relates to the control of major accident hazards involving dangerous
substances and its objectives are to prevent major accidents and limit the consequences of such accidents.
This policy will be implemented through the development management process through controls on the siting of new
establishments, on modifications to existing establishments and on development in the vicinity of an establishment which,
by virtue of its type or siting, is likely to increase the risk or consequences of a major accident. At present, however,
there are no ‘Seveso’ sites within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
2.12 Chapter 14 Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
15B
Policy CC1: National Climate Change Strategy
It is Council policy to support the National Climate Change Strategy on an ongoing basis through the
implementation of supporting policies in the Development Plan, particularly those promoting use of
alternative and renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, sustainable transport and land use planning.
There is now a scientific consensus that global warming climate change is a reality, that it is directly related to man-made
greenhouse gas emissions, and that there is little time remaining to stabilise and reduce these emissions if devastating
impacts on the planet are to be avoided. There is also an economic consensus that the cost of inaction will greatly outweigh
the cost of action, and that progressive climate change policies, based on innovation and investment in low-carbon
technology, are consistent with global economic growth. The Government has produced 'The National Climate Change
Strategy 2007-2012', which builds on the commitment to sustainable development set out in ‘Towards 2016’ and the
‘National Development Plan 2007-2013’. It is one of a number of interrelated Government initiatives that will address
energy and climate change issues. Government Energy Policy now recognises the role that energy saving and renewable
energy technologies will need to play in reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and Ireland's dependence upon fossil
fuels. If such emissions are to be reduced progressively to meet rising target levels, it is crucial that new buildings meet
more stringent energy standards as soon as practically possible. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is committed, as a priority, to
encourage more sustainable development, the efficient use of energy and the use of renewable energy in new and
refurbished buildings throughout the County. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, in conjunction with the other three Dublin
Metropolitan local authorities has established a Climate Change Project group. With the assistance of specialist consultants
the primary objective of the Project Group is to devise practical and realistic strategies that are capable of implementation
and will assist in the reduction of the Council’s impact on global warming. Under recent Government targets energy usage
in the public sector will require a 33% reduction by 2020.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
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Policy CC3: Wind & Wave Energy
It is Council policy to support and promote, in conjunction with other relevant agencies, wind energy
initiatives – both on-shore and offshore – when these are undertaken in an environmentally acceptable
manner.
It is acknowledged that wind and wave energy as renewable energy sources could have an important role to play in
achieving national targets in relation to reductions in fossil fuel dependency and, by implication, greenhouse gas
emissions. The Government’s ‘Wind Energy Development Guidelines for Planning Authorities’ (2006) sets out a detailed
methodology to help identify optimum locations for the development of commercial wind generating facilities. Having
undertaken an analysis of wind speeds and the sensitive landscapes of the County at a broad level, and their relationship
to the existing electricity grid network, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown concluded there is no realistic or practical potential for
economic on-shore wind farm development in the County without significant and overriding adverse visual and
environmental impacts. (The analysis leading to this conclusion is set out in Appendix E.). The Council remains supportive
of offshore wind energy initiatives and will cooperate with the Department of Communications, Energy Marine and Natural
Resources in any practical fashion in relation to the implementation of additional wind and wave projects in the Irish Sea.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy CC5: Energy Efficient Building Design
It is Council policy to promote and support the use of passive measures in the construction of the building
fabric of new developments in preference to active measures, to minimise future reliance on fuel sources.
Making the right design decisions in relation to design/construction can contribute greatly to the sustainability of a
building, which will lead to cost savings in the future and raise comfort levels for occupants. It is important however that
decision priorities are given to passive measures i.e. site orientation, dwelling layout, levels of insulation, detailing and air
tightness as these measures minimise a building’s reliance on active measures including the use of energy efficient space
heating. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown will encourage the energy efficient design of buildings and their layout and orientation
on site. Developers applying for planning permission for new buildings or buildings undergoing major refurbishment over
a certain scale and size will may be required to submit an Energy Statement as part of their planning application
addressing how demolition, construction and long term management of the development will be catered for and how
overall energy considerations have been addressed in the scheme. Details of size thresholds and the information required
from an Energy Statement is set out more fully in the Development management Chapter (Chapter 16). Special
consideration will be given to sustainable development which focuses on carbon neutral footprint building/s.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Renumber Policy GG10: Flood Risk Management Plans as Policy CC10: Flood Risk
Management Plans
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy CC11: Flood Risk Management
It is Council policy to take into account the requirements of the EU Directive (2007/60/EC) on the
assessment and management of flood risks, and to implement the recommendations of the most recent
version of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Office of Public
Works Guidelines on ‘The Planning System and Flood Risk Management’ including using the Guidelines to
assess applications for planning permission.
The Planning Guidelines relating to ‘The Planning System and Flood Risk Management’, recently issued by the
Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Office of Public Works in 2008 describe good
practice in the consideration of flood risk in planning and development management and aims to integrate flood risk
management into the overall planning process from strategic consideration to site specifics. The core objectives of the
Guidelines are to:
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Avoid inappropriate development in areas at risk of flooding
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Avoid new developments increasing flood risk elsewhere, (including that which may arise from surface run-off)
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Ensure effective management of residual risks for development permitted in floodplains
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Avoid unnecessary restriction of national, regional or local economic and social growth
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Improve the understanding of flood risk among relevant stakeholders
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Ensure that the requirements of EU and national law in relation to the natural environment and nature
conservation are complied with at all stages of flood risk management.
The key principles of a risk-based assessment to managing flood hazard and potential risk in the planning system are
based on a sequential approach as set out in the Guidelines. The sequential approach involves:
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Avoiding development in areas at risk of flooding
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If this is not possible, consider substituting a land use that is less vulnerable to flooding
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Only when both avoidance and substitution cannot take place should consideration be given to mitigation and
management of risks
Possible exceptions to restriction of development due to potential flood risks are provided for through the use of a
Justification Test, whereby the overriding planning need and the sustainable management of flood risk to an acceptable
level can by demonstrated. Based on best practise advocated in the Guidelines Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown will promote the
following objectives:
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To preserve riparian strips free of development and of adequate width (minimum of 10m) to permit access for
river maintenance.
To integrate comprehensive flood risk assessment and management in the overall planning process to include
forward planning and development management.
To avoid flood risk to people and property, where possible.
To seek to manage the risks to acceptable levels through the use of flood relief schemes, and/or flood-resistant
and flood-resilient construction methods, where avoidance is not possible.
To address flood risk management in the detailed design of development, as set out in Appendix B of the
Guidelines.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
2.13 Chapter 15 Urban Design
16B
Policy UD3: Public Realm Design
All development whether in existing or in new areas should positively contribute to an enhanced public realm and should
demonstrate that the highest quality in public realm design is achieved. This will include detailed consideration of
materials, street furniture - including litter bins, public lighting, street trees and landscaping.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards the protection of the context of architectural and archaeological
heritage. It could also potentially conflict with maximising brownfield development however such conflicts would be likely to be
mitigated by measures which have been integrated into the draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA process.
2.14 Chapter 16 Development Management
17B
Policy DM2: Open Space – Class 1
All large residential developments over 50 units in size will be required to provide Class 1 Public Open Space
for Active Recreation/Playing Fields at a rate of 0.8-1.6ha/1000 population. For the purposes of the
calculation public open space requirements shall be based on housing units with presumed occupancy rate of
3.5 persons in the case of dwellings with three or more bedrooms and 2 persons in the case of dwellings
with two or fewer bedrooms. Discretion as to how much, by what means - including if a financial
contribution in lieu of land will be made - and where such provision is made will be determined in each case
by the Planning Authority.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Policy DM3: Open Space – Class 2
All large residential developments over 50 units in size will be required to provide Class 2 Public Open
space for Passive Recreation at a rate of 0.2-0.4ha/1000 population. For the purposes of the calculation
public open space requirements shall be based on housing units with presumed occupancy rate of 3.5
persons in the case of dwellings with three or more bedrooms and 2 persons in the case of dwellings with
two or fewer bedrooms. Discretion as to how much, by what means - including if a financial contribution in
lieu of land will be made - and where such provision is made will be determined in each case by the
Planning Authority.
Alternatively to developing Class 1 and Class 2 open spaces to the above requirements a developer may, with the
agreement of the Planning Authority, make a financial contribution in lieu towards the provision of off-site local
amenity/recreational facilities. This will take the form of a contribution on a per capita basis towards capital investment
in creating and/or upgrading parks and spaces and revenue costs for the maintenance of these spaces. Guidance in
relation to the public realm and public open space is outlined in the ‘Urban Design Manual: A Best Practice Guide’
(DoEHLG, 2008). The ‘Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas’ Guidelines for planning authorities (DoEHLG,
2008) also provide guidance on the provision of open space for new developments. Local Area Plans may identify and
allow for playing pitches and large recreational facilities to be concentrated away from the housing areas (but easily
accessible and allowing a more flexible approach to open space requirements within housing schemes - by way of casual
spaces suitable for smaller children’s play, informal kick-about and passive amenity).
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(i)
Public Open Space - General
Public open space provides active and passive recreation and helps create community spirit. It can also improve the
image, add to the sense of identity and define the quality of the area. The hierarchy of public open space needs to be
clearly established and the likelihood or appropriateness of the areas to be taken in charge. Clear definition is essential
between:
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Public accessible space and amenity

Communal or shared spaces (for the use of the residents only) and

Private space as private gardens and balconies
(ii)
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Public Open Spaces - Qualitative (Standards)
Design: The layout and facilities –particularly in large parks e.g. in LAP areas - should be designed to meet a
range of user needs, including both active and passive recreation, as identified in the County Strategy referred to
elsewhere. Users should feel safe with adequate supervision, passive surveillance, boundary treatment and public
lighting contributing to a sense of security. They should be suitably proportioned; narrow tracts which are difficult
to manage will not be acceptable. Durable materials should be used
Accessibility: Local parks should be located to be within not more than 10 minutes walk of the majority of homes
in the area; district parks should be on public transport routes as well as pedestrian/cycle paths. Playgrounds
should be carefully sited within residential areas so that they are both easily accessible and overlooked by
dwellings, while not causing a nuisance to nearby residences
Biodiversity: Public open spaces - especially large ones - can provide for a range of natural habitats and can
facilitate the preservation of flora and fauna. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) are often used to
reduce the impacts of urban runoff on various environments
SuDS should not be included in the normal provision of open space. However, where a SuDS scheme is visually
attractive and accessible for public use in most weather conditions - a proportion of the area could be regarded as
open space provision. This proportion will be decided by the Planning Authority on a case-by-case basis
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report except that it would be likely to
contribute towards the avoidance of flood risk.
2.15 Chapter 17 Specific Local Objectives
18B
Map 1 - Clonskeagh/Dundrum
6
92
To consider potential alternative additional future uses of the Dublin Eastern Bypass reservation corridor,
including public transport provision generally and Bus Rapid Transit services specifically, pending a decision from
the National Roads Authority/Central Government in relation to the future status of the Bypass.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
To refurbish/redevelop the flats at Rosemount Court.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards the maximisation of brownfield development
within the Plan area.
Map 2 - Booterstown/Blackrock/Stillorgan
6
7
8
84
93
98
To consider potential alternative additional future uses of the Dublin Eastern Bypass reservation corridor,
including public transport provision generally and Bus Rapid Transit services specifically, pending a decision from
the National Roads Authority/Central Government in relation to the future status of the Bypass.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
To develop Blackrock Park in accordance with an approved Masterplan.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
To improve pedestrian permeability from Rock Road to the DART Station and to improve pedestrian/cycle way
provision in the corridor between Blackrock Park and the DART Station. A high grade pedestrian/cycle link shall
be provided across the Blackrock Bypass (N31) between the Blackrock and Frascati Shopping Centres, which
shall include consideration of readily accessible grade separated options to segregate these modes from traffic.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
To protect and conserve South Dublin Bay and proposed candidate Special Area of Conservation.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards the protection of biodiversity and flora and
fauna and water resources.
To support the development of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Promenade and Cycleway.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising
greenhouse gas emissions. The Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection of a number of
environmental components including biodiversity and flora and fauna, architectural heritage and archaeological
heritage however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by measures which have been integrated into the
draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA process.
That public access be maintained for Community Uses at the former Blackrock Town Hall and Blackrock Library.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising
greenhouse gas emissions.
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Map 3 - Monkstown/Dún Laoghaire
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84
93
94
95
96
106
107
To facilitate, support and enhance educational facilities in the County, in particular the activities of Dún
Laoghaire VEC that will foster strong links between education, community and the business sector in the County.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
To protect and conserve South Dublin Bay and proposed candidate Special Area of Conservation.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards the protection of biodiversity and flora and
fauna and water resources.
To support the development of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Promenade and Cycleway.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising
greenhouse gas emissions. The Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection of a number of
environmental components including biodiversity and flora and fauna, architectural heritage and archaeological
heritage however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by measures which have been integrated into the
draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA process.
To provide a Youth and Community Centre for Dún Laoghaire.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising
greenhouse gas emissions.
To promote Water Leisure Facilities for public use at the coastal fringe of the Gut and rear of the West Pier.
This Proposed Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection of biodiversity and flora and fauna
however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by measures which have been integrated into the draft
Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA process.
To protect, preserve, maintain and occasionally replace, where necessary, the existing street trees on either side
of the coast road from the West Pier to Dún Laoghaire Baths.
This Proposed Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection of biodiversity and flora and fauna
however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by measures which have been integrated into the draft
Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA process.
To improve the Streetscape/Public Realm of Monkstown Village.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards the enhancement of architecture in Monkstown
Village.
That Dún Laoghaire Carnegie Library be retained for public use.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising
greenhouse gas emissions.
Map 4 - Sandycove/Dalkey
93
To support the development of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Promenade and Cycleway.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising
greenhouse gas emissions. The Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection of a number of
environmental components including biodiversity and flora and fauna, architectural heritage and archaeological
heritage however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by measures which have been integrated into the
draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA process.
Map 5 - Dundrum/Ballinteer
75
97
99
To investigate the feasibility of providing a public transport corridor connecting the Drummartin Link Road to the
Dundrum Town Centre.
The evaluation of this objective - which identified that the objective would be likely to contribute towards
reducing car dependency and minimising greenhouse gas emissions - will be removed from the Environmental
Report.
To provide for a Retirement Village comprising independent living and assisted living accommodation for an
elderly community together with associated facilities including Stroke Rehabilitation Clinic, Day Care Respite
Care, Convalescent Care, Medical related Facilities, Ancillary Residential, Recreational Facilities, Licensed
Restaurant, Retail, Pharmacy and Chapel.
This Proposed Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection of a number of environmental
components including biodiversity and flora and fauna, archaeological heritage, the landscape and the avoidance
of increased flood risk however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by measures which have been
integrated into the draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA process.
To facilitate and support the development of a Secondary School on the west side of Enniskerry Road on the site
known as the Balgarra and Grasslands site.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising
greenhouse gas emissions. The Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection biodiversity and flora
and fauna and the avoidance of increased flood risk however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by
measures which have been integrated into the draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA
process.
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To prepare a Village Improvement Scheme Plan for Foxrock to help guide future development of the area that
has regard to the Design Framework for Foxrock Village (July 2008).
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report except that
it would be likely to contribute towards the protection of architectural heritage.
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100
101
102
To provide a car park to link in with Foxrock Village.
This Proposed Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection biodiversity and flora and fauna the
avoidance of increased flood risk however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by measures which have
been integrated into the draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA process.
To provide a civic square in Sandyford Business Estate to serve as an amenity for the whole county.
This Proposed Amendment would not be likely to have significant environmental effects.
To investigate, in consultation with the Department of Education and Science, the reservation of an alternative
site for St. Brigid’s Boys’ School, Mart Lane, in the area.
The environmental effects of this Proposed Amendment are uncertain as the alternative site for the school is not
identified.
To progress the implementation of the Village Improvement Scheme for Cornelscourt Village.
The Amendment could contribute towards the enhancement of architectural heritage.
Map 7 - Cabinteely/Killiney
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102
To prepare an Urban Framework a Local Area Plan for Sallynoggin.
The environmental effects of this Proposed Amendment are uncertain as the provisions of the Local Area Plan
(LAP) have not yet been determined; a Strategic Environmental Assessment would need to be prepared for the
LAP if the LAP was to provide for a population of 10,000 or more persons or if the Planning Authority determined
at the start of the Plan preparation process that the Plan would be likely to have significant environmental
effects.
To progress the implementation of the Village Improvement Scheme for Cornelscourt Village.
The Amendment could contribute towards the enhancement of architectural heritage.
Map 8 - Kilmashogue/Ticknock
99
To facilitate and support the development of a Secondary School on the west side of Enniskerry Road on the site
known as the Balgarra and Grasslands site.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising
greenhouse gas emissions. The Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection biodiversity and flora
and fauna and the avoidance of increased flood risk however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by
measures which have been integrated into the draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA
process.
Map 9 - Stepaside
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86
To provide a multi-purpose Community/Sports/Recreation Facility (“Samuel Beckett Civic Campus”) to include a
regional library, swimming pool plus other community/sports facilities on Council Lands at Ballyogan Road.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
To provide a 350 space Park and Ride facility at Carrickmines.
This Proposed Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection biodiversity and flora and fauna and the
landscape and the avoidance of increased flood risk however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by
measures which have been integrated into the draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA
process. By providing for such a facility adjacent to a Proposed Luas Line, this Proposed Amendment would be
likely to contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising greenhouse gas emissions.
Map 10 - Laughanstown/Shankill
71
88
91
103
That no inappropriate development will take place above the 90-metre contour at Rathmichael, from Old
Connaught Golf Course to Pucks Castle Lane, Maps 10 & 14.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
To provide for playing fields and recreational facilities to the west of the M50 in conjunction with the
development of Cherrywood Town Centre.
This Proposed Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection biodiversity and flora and fauna and the
landscape and the avoidance of increased flood risk however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by
measures which have been integrated into the draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA
process. By providing for such facilities in conjunction with the accommodation of new populations, this
Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising
greenhouse gas emissions.
To include in the plan for Cherrywood a road scheme that provides for linking this future development area with
adjoining areas of the County so as to provide for ease of local movement between communities.
The environmental effects of this Proposed Amendment are uncertain as the road scheme layout is unknown; a
number of environmental components could be impacted upon by such a scheme - including biodiversity and
flora and fauna, archaeology, flooding and the landscape - and these impacts would be required to be
considered as part of a lower tier assessment.
To promote the current Science and Technology Park and develop a new Research & Development Hub at
Cherrywood.
This Proposed Amendment could potentially conflict with the protection of biodiversity and flora and fauna and
the landscape and the avoidance of increased flood risk however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated
by measures which have been integrated into the draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA
process. By providing for such a hub in a location which is proposed to be serviced by the Luas Line, this
Proposed Amendment would also be likely to contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising
greenhouse gas emissions.
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To redevelop the old Shankill Shopping Centre site incorporating local retail units and other useful local services
catering for the community. The height of any new development should be appropriate to the surroundings.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards the maximisation of brownfield development
within the Plan area and could contribute towards reducing car dependency and minimising greenhouse gas
emissions. The Amendment could also potentially conflict with the protection of cultural heritage and the
landscape however such conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by measures which have been integrated into
the draft Plan, including those which have arisen from the SEA process.
Map 13 - Glencullen/Ballycorus
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85
To investigate and consider the feasibility of designating the Carrickgollogan Hill area, to the north of Murphy’s
Lane and including the Lead Mine complex, as an area for a Special Amenity Area Order.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards the protection of biodiversity and flora and
fauna and the landscape.
To protect and conserve Ballyman Glen and proposed candidate Special Area of Conservation.
This Proposed Amendment would be likely to contribute towards the protection of biodiversity and flora and
fauna and the landscape.
Map 14 - Rathmichael/Old Connaught
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105
That no inappropriate development will take place above the 90-metre contour at Rathmichael, from Old
Connaught Golf Course to Pucks Castle Lane, Maps 10 & 14.
This Proposed Amendment would not change the assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
To investigate, in consultation with the Department of Education and Science, the reservation of a site for a
Post-Primary School in the Woodbrook/Old Connaught areas.
The environmental effects of this Proposed Amendment are uncertain as the alternative site for the school is not
identified.
2.16 Proposed Amendments to the Land Use Zoning Maps
19B
The environmental consequences of material Proposed Amendments to the Land Use Zoning Maps are
identified on the table below.
Reference
and Map No.
Goatstown
LAP
(Map 01)
Draft Plan Zoning
Not Applicable;
Proposal to expand
the boundary of the
Goatstown LAP
area.
St Helens
(Radisson
Hotel)
(Map 02)
A (Residential)
Quakers
Cemetary,
Blackrock
(Map 02)
A (Residential)
‘Tedcastles
Site’ –
opposite
Purty Kitchen,
Dun
Laoghaire
(Map 03)
A (Residential)
Proposed
Amended Zoning
Not Applicable;
Proposal to expand
the boundary of the
Goatstown LAP area.
F (Open Space)
Note: this is part of
the Eastern Bypass
reservation
F (Open Space)
NC (Neighbourhood
Centre)
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Environmental Consequences requiring Changes
to be made to the Environmental Report
None - this Proposed Amendment would not change the
assessment provided in the Environmental Report. It is
noted however that the environmental effects of this
Proposed Amendment are uncertain as the provisions of
the Local Area Plan (LAP) have not yet been
determined; a Strategic Environmental Assessment
would need to be prepared for the LAP if the LAP was
to provide for a population of 10,000 or more persons
or if the Planning Authority determined at the start of
the Plan preparation process that the Plan would be
likely to have significant environmental effects.
None - this Proposed Amendment would not change the
assessment provided in the Environmental Report. It is
noted however that this change could potentially
improve the protection of non-designated flora and
fauna at a local level.
None - this Proposed Amendment would not change the
assessment provided in the Environmental Report. It is
noted however that this change could potentially
improve the protection of non-designated flora and
fauna at a local level.
None - this Proposed Amendment would not change the
assessment provided in the Environmental Report. It is
noted however that development on the subject lands
could potentially conflict with the protection of the
adjacent candidate Architectural Conservation Area and
Protected Structures at a local level although such
conflicts would be likely to be mitigated by measures
which have been integrated into the draft Plan,
including those which have arisen from the SEA
process.
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Reference
and Map No.
Bullock
Harbour
(Map 03)
Draft Plan Zoning
J (Coastal
Amenities)
Proposed
Amended Zoning
W (Waterfront
Development)
Bullock
Harbour
(Map 04)
J (Coastal
Amenities)
W (Waterfront
Development)
Westminster
Court,
Foxrock
(Map 06)
A (Residential)
NC (Neighbourhood
Centre)
Lands at
Ballyogan
Road,
Carrickmines
Interchange
(Map 09)
Lands at
Carrickmines
Interchange
(Map 09)
10
Lands south
of the M50
A (Residential)
E (Employment)
A1 (To provide for
new residential in
accordance with
approved LAPs)
Not Applicable;
Proposal to remove
lands from the
proposed SDZ
boundary for
Cherrywood
Environmental Consequences requiring Changes
to be made to the Environmental Report
None - this Proposed Amendment would not change the
assessment provided in the Environmental Report. It is
noted however that development on the subject lands
could potentially conflict with the protection of the
adjacent archaeological heritage and biodiversity and
flora and fauna and the avoidance of increased flood
risk at a local level although such conflicts would be
likely to be mitigated by measures which have been
integrated into the draft Plan, including those which
have arisen from the SEA process.
None - this Proposed Amendment would not change the
assessment provided in the Environmental Report. It is
noted however that development on the subject lands
could potentially conflict with the protection of the
adjacent archaeological heritage and biodiversity and
flora and fauna and the avoidance of increased flood
risk at a local level although such conflicts would be
likely to be mitigated by measures which have been
integrated into the draft Plan, including those which
have arisen from the SEA process.
None - this Proposed Amendment would not change the
assessment provided in the Environmental Report. It is
noted however that development on the subject lands
could potentially conflict with the protection of
biodiversity and flora and fauna, a candidate
Architectural Conservation Area and Protected
Structures at a local level although such conflicts would
be likely to be mitigated by measures which have been
integrated into the draft Plan, including those which
have arisen from the SEA process.
None - this Proposed Amendment would not change the
assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
A (Residential)
None - this Proposed Amendment would not change the
assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
Not Applicable;
Proposal to remove
lands from the
proposed SDZ
boundary for
Cherrywood
None - this Proposed Amendment would not change the
assessment provided in the Environmental Report.
2.17 Proposed Amendments to the Record of Protected Structures
20B
Proposed Amendments to delist 2 structures listed on the draft Record of Protected Structures would
potentially conflict with the protection of the architectural heritage of these structures.
Proposed Amendments to add 32 structures to the draft Record of Protected Structures would be likely to
potentially improve the protection of the architectural heritage of these structures.
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