Minutes for Special Meeting 16th and 17th September 2015

Special City Council Meetings 16th

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COMHAIRLE CATHRACH BHAILE ÁTHA CLIATH

Miontuairiscí Chruinniú Speisialta a tionóladh ar 16 & 17 Mean Fomhair 2015 i Seomra na Comhairle, Halla na Cathrach, Cnoc Chorcaí ag 6.15 i.n. I Láthair an tArdmheara Críona Ní Dhálaigh sa chathaoir

1. The Lord Mayor opened the meeting by setting out the procedure for the orderly conductof business to be transacted in relation to the order in which motions would be taken anddiscussed. It was agreed to deal with the motions in the manner in which they were setout in section 4.

2. Submitted Report No 264/2015 of the Assistant Chief Executive (J. Keogan) – Withreference to the proposed grant of a lease of the premises at 1-12 Hogan Court,Wilson’s Place, Dublin 2 to Peter McVerry Trust. It was proposed by Councillor RMcGinley and seconded by Councillor R McAdam “That Dublin City Council notes the

Comhairleoir: Comhairleoir: Comhairleoir:

Chris Andrews Catherine Ardagh Kieran Binchy Paddy Bourke Janice Boylan Tom Brabazon Christy Burke Claire Byrne Cathleen Carney Boud Brendan Carr Anthony Connaghan David Costello Patrick Costello Ciáran Cuffe Daithí De Róiste Daithí Doolan Pat Dunne Gaye Fagan Declan Flanagan Mannix Flynn

Oifigigh Owen Keegan Jim Keogan John O’Hara Maire Igoe

Gary Gannon Alison Gilliland Paul Hand Seán Haughey Deirdre Heney Jane Horgan-Jones Vincent Jackson Andrew Keegan Teresa Keegan Greg Kelly Frank Kennedy Dermot Lacey John Lyons Tina MacVeigh Ray McAdam Paul McAuliffe Paddy McCartan Ruairí McGinley Séamas McGrattan Ray McHugh

Terence O’Keeffe Vincent Norton Paul Clegg Oonagh Casey

Denise Mitchell Andrew Montague Rebecca Moynihan Emma Murphy Michael O’Brien Jim O’Callaghan Kate O’Connell Damian O’Farrell Ciáran O’Moore Naoise Ó Muirí Larry O’Toole Cieran Perry Noeleen Reilly Nial Ring Noel Rock Éilis Ryan Bríd Smith Paddy Smyth Sonya Stapleton

John Bruckshaw Michael Gallagher Myles Farrell Bryan Ward


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contents of Report No 264/2015 and hereby consents to the proposals outlined therein”. The motion was put to a roll call vote and carried. For full details of the vote, see Appendix A to these minutes.

3. The City Council agreed to suspend Standing Orders in order to take an emergency

motion put by Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor A Montague as follows: “This Council calls on the Chief Executive to continue issuing the Lettings and Transfers lists as compiled until the recent change and to report to the Housing and Protocol Committees on what action will be taken by him and the Law Agent to challenge the interpretation issued by the Data Protection Commissioner that would seriously impede Councillors in our work to convey the integrity and transparency of the Allocations and Transfers system to the people of Dublin” The motion was put and carried.

4. Agreement on the order in which Motions in relation to the proposed Draft Dublin City

Development Plan 2016 to 2022 will be taken.

The Assistant Chief Executive Jim Keogan set out the purpose of the meeting and stated that, Members would agree on the content of the Draft Development Plan and following the meeting, the Draft Development Plan would go out on public display on the 1st October 2015 for a period of 10 weeks. The City Council and the Planning Department would engage in a public debate on the content of the agreed Draft Development Plan, he said. The City Council would be inviting submissions on the Draft Development Plan and all these submissions would form part of a report together with a recommendation from the Chief Executive that will be circulated to Members by 2nd March 2016. Members will then consider the report and recommendations and again submit motions to make amendments to the Draft Development Plan, these reports will be considered by Members at a Special Meeting of the City Council to be held in May 2016. Any amendments arising from this process will go on public display for a 4 week period; the 2016-2022 Development Plan will finally be adopted by November 2016 after having gone through a further process of consultation and motions. The purpose of this Special Meeting, 16th September 2015, he said was to agree on a Draft Development Plan to put on public display. “It is the intention of the Planning Department to convene the sub-group of the City Council as required to update Members as regards to progress on the public consultation periods to discuss issues as they arise” he said. The Assistant Chief Executive stated that the Members had a report before them for all 561 motions. In an effort to deal with the business, the Assistant Chief Executive stated that the motions have been categorised into five groups (colour coded) corresponding to the recommendation of the Chief Executive as follows; Agreed (Blue), Agreed as Amended (Green), Not Agreed (Red), Noted (Black) and Outside the Scope of the Development Plan (Purple). It was agreed with the Lord Mayor and Group Leaders that motions would be dealt with on a per chapter basis as follows; • ‘Not Agreed’ Motions to be dealt with first, followed by the ‘Agreed as Amended’ motions.

• Motions classed as ‘Outside the Scope of the Development Plan, Agreed and Noted’ to be taken together in groups of ten and Members may raise issues with individual motions as they arise in the groupings.

5. Agreement on the correction of administrative errors in the proposed draft plan. A list of corrections and amendments to the Pre-Draft Development Plan and a handout of corrections to Report No. 269/2015 on ‘Motions Received’ were previously circulated to


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Members. It was unanimously agreed by Members that these corrections would be taken into account alongside report No. 269/2015.

6. Consideration of the Chief Executive’s proposed Draft Plan circulated to Members on the 27th July and consideration of Report No. 269/2015 of the Chief Executive (Owen P Keegan) – Motions submitted by Members and the Chief Executive’s Report & Recommendations on the motions received.

It was agreed that the motion author would be the proposer of the motion and that the Lord Mayor would second all motions.

A full list of decisions on the motions is detailed in Appendix B (16th September 2015) and Appendix C (17th September 2015) attached.

7. Agreement by resolution on the Draft Dublin City Development Plan 2016 to 2022 to be placed on public display.

It was proposed by an tArdmheara Críona Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Cllr. Seamus McGrattan “That Dublin City Council, having considered the proposed Draft Dublin City Development Plan 2016 – 2022 in accordance with Section 11 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the amendments agreed to the Proposed Draft Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 at Special Meetings of the Council held on the 16th and 17th September 2015, hereby resolves that the Draft Dublin City Development Plan 2016 – 2022 is now prepared and that notice of the preparation of same be published and that the Draft Plan be put on public display in accordance with Section 12 of the Planning and Development Act 2000”. The motion was put and carried.

Correct. ________________________ ___________________________ LORD MAYOR MEETINGS ADMINISTRATOR


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APPENDIX A - SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON 16/09/2015




16 September 2015

Chapter 1 - Strategic Context for the City Development Plan

Section 1.6 Form and Content of this Development Plan

1001 Cllr. Mannix Flynn

That the Development plan delete all references to the BID Company Dublin-Town throughout the development plan document and replace it with the word relevant stakeholders/businesses and business representative organizations.

Reason: This is to ensure that there is an equal playing pitch for businesses and individuals. Also it would be inappropriate for the DCC Development plan to enshrine one private company representing businesses over another. There is also serious public concern with regard the BID Company Dublin Town by members of the BID Company and they have yet to be addressed. Statutory organisations and authorities should be the only entities that are name checked though out the development plan otherwise one could cite the unfair promotion of one company over another.

Motion

This motion was defeated


That this development plan deletes all references to the term Parnell Cultural Quarter and replace it with an appropriate term central library quarter.

Reason: The development plan in its entirety is cluttered with jargon and terminologies that have little substance in them. Words like „clusters‟ and „hubs‟ and „core centre‟ „cultural quarters‟ and „creative districts‟ are pointless. There isn‟t a plan for a cultural quarter for the Parnell Square area – there is a plan for a central library and relevant facilities. DCC have no other interests and there are no plans before Dublin City Council to develop any other cultural facilities or library facilities within the area. And until such time as that happens the word „cultural quarter‟ as a term used to describe the library project should be discontinued in order to give clarity of focus and limit confusion.

Motion


1004 Cllr. Éilis Ryan

As an appendix to the Plan, a Peoples' Development Plan should accompany the City Development Plan which outlines an assessment of the successes and failures of the last Plan and makes explicit how community consultation will take place over the timeframe of the new Plan.

Reason: The Development plan should be made as public and accessible as possible in order to ensure that planning decisions are made in as democratic a manner as possible.

Motion

The report and recommendation of the Chief Executive was AGREED

APPENDIX B - SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON 16/09/2015

16 September 2015

Chapter 2 - Vision and Core Strategy

Section 2.2.1 Development Plan Consistency with the NSS & RPGs


A clear definition should be included in the plan of what the council understands to be “longer -term sustainable growth” (p.11) as used throughout this Draft Plan. This definition of longer -term sustainable growth should emphasise the priority to be given to affordability, maximizing public benefit, and a commitment to building quality and affordable housing units, as opposed to economic concerns alone.

Reason: “Sustainable growth” can be interpreted to mean different things, and the particular understanding of the council should be identified to avoid confusion.

Motion

The report and recommendation of the Chief Executive was NOT AGREED, Motion was put and carried

Section 2.2.3 Settlement Strategy

1008 Cllr. Ray McAdam

Add „Stoneybatter‟ to the list of Key District Centres (KDC‟s) on P.17

Reason: Stoneybatter is located beside Grangegorman and given the City Council‟s intent to „fully regenerate‟ that part of this city, Stoneybatter should be considered as a Key District Centre with transport links and is located on one of the main arterial routes in and out of the city. Also in Table E on P.16, the City Council highlights the need to regenerate and redevelop O‟Devaney Gardens. Any development of this 16 acre site should not take place in isolation from the rest of the Stoneybatter district.

Motion


Section LEIP's

1024 Green Party Group

To add policy to the plan in section 2.2.8.1 that states “it will be policy when making planning decision to treat Village Design Statements, Village Improvement Plans and the Local Environment Improvement Plans on the same level as Local Area Plans despite their lack of basis in national planning legislation, and they will not be contravened.

Reason: the Village Design Statement, the Village Improvement Plan and the Local Environment Improvement Plan have no statutory basis and provide no protection and no real structure to planning, they should not be used to supplement Local Area Plan‟s without giving them real meaning.

Motion



16 September 2015

Chapter 3 - Addressing Climate Change

Section 3.5.2 Sustainable Energy / Renewable Energy

1036 Cllr. Brendan Carr, Cllr. Áine Clancy, Cllr. Mary Freehill, Cllr.

Alison Gilliland, Cllr. Jane Horgan-Jones, Cllr. Dermot Lacey,

Cllr. Andrew Montague, Cllr. Rebecca Moynihan

Electric vehicles heading Page 34 include reference to Ebikes.

Reason: To encourage this environmentally friendly form of travel.

Motion


Chapter 4 - Shape and Structure of the City

Section 4.5.1.1 Approach to the Inner City

1047 Cllr. Dermot Lacey

Omit the words 'and enhance' from Policy SC7 so that it reads:

'To protect important views and view corridors into, out of and within the city, and to protect existing landmarks and their prominence'

Reason: The raison d'etre of the study would be to identify views and prospects to be protected -'enhancement' would involve change.

Motion


1049 Cllr. Nial Ring

To include under policy SC1 a reference to Phibsborough.

Reason: Due to its location and current LAP status and KDC status.

Motion



To include under policy SC1 a reference to Stoneybatter.

Reason: Due to the proximity of this location to Grangegorman and the impact of the Grangegorman SDZ on the area.

Motion



16 September 2015


Policy SC3 - to include wording:

"...but also recognising that private motorists need to be facilitated and that the important economic contribution of private motorists is understood, considered and valued."

Reason: To ensure that DCC cannot be accused of having an anti-motorist bias.

Motion



Addition to SC1 on P.41 of „Stoneybatter‟ after Grangegorman

Reason: The Stoneybatter district is a significant “critical mass of existing” cluster and should be included in the policy objective.

Motion 1052 and 1058 grouped together

Motions carried

Motion


1055 Cllr. Damian O'Farrell

That this city development plan includes the Clontarf Bath derelict site in its „active land management‟ strategy in order to bring about an early resolution to this chronic environmental eyesore and black spot.

Reason: To enhance the community and environment.

Chief Executive's Recommendation amended as follows:

"Retain existing text of SCO3 (p.43, Para. 4.5.1.1) as follows:

SCO3: To develop an active land management strategy for the city, which shall include mapping of brownfield and other lands, such as vacant, under-utilised or large undeveloped sites including Clontarf Baths, tracking progress on planning applications and identification of barriers to development, and will shall take account of the Dublin Inner City Vacant Lands Study 2015 and any successor study, with the aim of promoting development on the lands identified, taking into account the actions contained in the Government’s strategy for the construction sector, Construction 2020, public transport services and transport investment priorities."

Motion

Chief Executive's amended recommendation AGREED

Section 4.5.1.2 Approach to the Docklands and the Port


Policy SC8 - to also include reference to that part of the North Wall excluded from the SDZ with wording as follows inserted after "Docklands Regeneration Area: "and the wider North Wall area"

Reason: To ensure that the distinctive character of the entire North Wall area be recognised and referred to.

Motion



16 September 2015

Section 4.5.2 Inner Suburbs and Outer City as part of the Metropolitan Area


Addition to bullet point 2 on P.45 of „Stoneybatter‟ after Grangegorman/Phibsborough.

Reason: The Stoneybatter district is being ignored by the Development despite it being squeezed between two LAPS in Phibsborough & Hueston Quarter and the Grangegorman SDZ.

Motion 1052 and 1058 grouped together

Motions carried

Motion


Section 4.5.4.1 Approach to Taller Buildings


Policy SC15 - To provide a detailed list of historic buildings for inclusion.

Reason: The inclusion of just Trinity College and Dublin Castle seems very selective as buildings such as City Hall, Bank of Ireland College Green etc are omitted.

Motion



Motion Omit the words „and enhance‟ from Policy SC15:

„To protect and enhance the skyline of the inner city, and to ensure that all proposals for mid-rise and taller buildings make a positive contribution to the urban character of the city, having regard to the criteria and site principles set out in Chapter 15 (guiding principles) and Chapter 16 (development standards). In particular all new proposals must demonstrate sensitivity to the historic city centre, the River Liffey and quays, Trinity College, the Cathedrals, Dublin Castle, the historic squares and the city canals and to established residential areas, open recreation areas and civic spaces of local and citywide importance‟

Reason: The aim of the policy is to protect the skyline of the inner city – not to change it.

Motion



16 September 2015

Section 4.5.5 The Public Realm


Objective SCO6 - To agree to substantially increase the percentage (10%) included here as it should be our aim to remove 100% of redundant elements.

Reason: 10% seems a very attainable level of reduction and we should be able to substantially increase this figure.

Motions 1063 and 1067 grouped together

Chief Executive's recommendation amended as follows:

"Amend existing text of SCO6 (p.51, Para. 4.5.5) as follows:

SCO6: To carry out an audit of existing street furniture and signage in the public realm, with the aim of removing 20% of such redundant elements, in order to reduce street clutter."

Chief Executive's amended recommendation AGREED for both motions

Motion

The report and amended recommendation of the Chief Executive was AGREED


SCO8 - To remove this objective as it preempts the Dublin City Centre Transport study's recommended measure for College Green which is still at consultation stage and is being objected to in many quarters.

Reason: Inclusion of this objective will interfere in the Transport Study process and could be challenged.

Motion


1067 Deputy Lord Mayor Cieran Perry

4.4.5 The Public Realm Reduce/Remove street signage by 20% (SCO6)

Reason: To reduce street clutter and enhance clarity



"Amend existing text of SCO6 (p.51, Para. 4.5.5) as follows:

SCO6: To carry out an audit of existing street furniture and signage in the public realm, with the aim of removing 20% of such redundant elements, in order to reduce street clutter."

Chief Executive's amended recommendation AGREED for both motions

Motion



16 September 2015


Under Public Realm insert the following objective:

To carry out an audit of poles in the City, to remove any unused poles and reduce clutter and to adopt a policy of sharing poles for road and directional signage that contain butterfly bike locking facilities.

Reason: There is an overuse of poles in the city that are creating clutter, and a lack of secure bike parking facilities. This policy objective would help address both issues.

Motion


Section 4.5.6 Outdoor Advertising Strategy


SC21 - To include a reference to the removal of election posters and, in particular, cable ties in this policy.

Reason: Cable ties are always left on poles and present a danger to the public. Election candidates have an obligation to lead by example.

Motion


Chapter 5 - Quality Housing

Section 5.0 Quality Housing

1083 People Before Profit Group

So as to ensure that all lands that could potentially be used for housing be made best use of and to promote sustainable densities, in the interest of the socio economic needs of the citizens of Dublin and with a view to creating a city whose housing supply and standards are in line with citizen's right to adequate and accessible housing:

a) That an audit of all unused industrial spaces/sites be conducted; that those spaces / sites that lend themselves be zoned for residential development.

b) That in the Dublin City Development plan the target of 7,500 dwellings per annum is cited as the amount of annual construction necessary - the existing figure of 4,217 does not take account of both projected demographic growth and the current deficit in housing supply

Proposed Amendment to include range scale for housing target defeated

Motion

Chief Executive's report and recommendation for part (a) AGREED. Proposed amendment to part (b) defeated. Part (b) of motion carried


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Section 5.5.2 Sustainable Residential Areas

1094 Cllr. Brendan Carr, Cllr. Áine Clancy, Cllr. Alison Gilliland, Cllr.

Jane Horgan-Jones, Cllr. Dermot Lacey, Cllr. Andrew Montague,

Cllr. Rebecca Moynihan

To delete 'and limit on-street car parking to support family-friendly communities' and to create a new policy point:

'To encourage and support alternatives to on-street parking with a view to limiting this approach to parking so as to support family-friendly communities'.

Reason: The reference to limiting on street parking in QH7 seems tagged on so we are proposing to separate it out to form a new policy point.


Motions carried

Motion


1095 Cllr. Alison Gilliland

QH7 (page 59): to delete 'and limit on-street car parking to support family-friendly communities' and to create a new policy point 'To encourage and support alternatives to on-street parking with a view to limiting this approach to parking so as to support family-friendly communities'

Reason: The reference to limiting on street parking in QH7 seems tagged on to the policy on mixed-use sustainable neighbourhoods - a separate policy point would emphasise policy to limiting on-street parking


Motions carried

Motion



16 September 2015

Section 5.5.4 Quality Housing for All

1099 Cllr. Deirdre Heney

Page 61 Volume 1 Written Statement, after paragraph beginning with QH14 insert the following amendment:

“It as an objective of Dublin City Council to support the promotion of policies that will:

Encourage/promote full usage of dwelling units

Incentivise property owners of underutilised dwellings to relocate to smaller age friendly dwellings.

Actively promote surrendering larger accommodation/financial contribution schemes.”

Reason: To encourage “empty nesters” to sell on their homes so as to contribute to a greater market of available family homes.

Motion amended as follows:

"Page 61 Volume 1 Written Statement, after paragraph beginning with QH14 insert the following amendment:

“It as an objective of Dublin City Council to support the promotion of policies that will:

Encourage/promote full usage of dwelling units

Incentivise property owners of underutilised dwellings to relocate to smaller age friendly dwellings.

Actively promote surrendering larger accommodation/financial contribution schemes without compulsion."

Motion

Amended motion put and carried

1103 Cllr. Christy Burke

That the CDP agrees that all future developments in Dublin have incorporated small number of nursing home beds and small area for Crèches be also within the Plan (CDP) in order to provide for the needs of people of all age groups in a neighbourhood, particularly given the growing proportion of older persons in the city.


"That the CDP agrees that all future developments in Dublin should incorporat a small number of nursing home beds and small areas for crèches in order to provide for the needs of people of all age groups in a neighbourhood, particularly given the growing proportion of older persons in the city, within reason to provide for the care needs of the community."

Motion



16 September 2015

Section 5.5.6 Apartment Living

1105 Labour Party Group

Amend QH20:

To delete 'such as' and replace with:

"to include community hubs, sports and recreational green open spaces and ' so as to read:

"To ensure apartment developments on City Council sites are models of international best practice and deliver the highest quality energy efficient apartments with all the necessary infrastructure, to includecommunity hubs, sports and recreational green open spaces and public parks and suitable shops, contributing to the creation of attractive, sustainable, mixed-use and mixed-income neighbourhoods'.


Motions amended as follows:

"…to include, where are need is identified, community hubs, sports and recreational green open spaces.…."

Reason added to motion 1105: To provide for adequate recreational facilities for future communities.

Motion



QH20 (page 62): to delete 'such as' and replace with ', to include community hubs, sports and recreational green open spaces and' so as to read 'To ensure apartment developments on City Council sites are models of international best practice and deliver the highest quality energy efficient apartments with all the necessary infrastructure, to include community hubs, sports and recreational green open spaces and public parks and suitable shops, contributing to the creation of attractive, sustainable, mixed-use and mixed-income neighbourhoods'

Reason: to explicitly state that communities need and should be provided with community hubs, sports and recreational green open spaces as well as public parks and suitable shops to be included as part of their infrastructure so as to ensure that residents are afforded spaces to meet and play in thus enabling them to provide and organise community activities for themselves


Motions amended as follows:

"…to include, where are need is identified, community hubs, sports and recreational green open spaces.….".

Motion



16 September 2015

Chapter 6 - City Economy and Enterprise

Section 6.5.3 Tourism/Visitors


CEE13 - To include wording recognising the funding gap between Dublin's share of tourist nights (35%) and share of Failte Ireland funding in promoting Dublin tourism (7%)

Reason: To highlight the usual anti-Dublin bias in funding from government.

Motion


Section Ballsbridge


Omit all references to Ballsbridge as a City Core Cluster including its deletion from the Figure 'Dublin City Region Economic Strategy' pg.69

Reason: Ballsbridge is located in the inner suburbs, not in the Inner City/ City Core

Accompanying amended map also Agreed

Motion


1143 Cllr. Kieran Binchy

To amend the draft Dublin City Development Plan to remove the classification of Ballsbridge as a city core cluster, and to retain the residential nature of the area

Reason: to respect and protect the status of Ballsbridge as an urban village with a predominant residential character, and to protect the residential amenity of current and future residents.


Motion


1144 Cllr. Paddy McCartan

To remove all references to Ballsbridge as a City Core Cluster from the Draft Development Plan

Reason: Ballsbridge is located in the inner suburbs not in the city centre.


Motion



16 September 2015


That the term „City Core Cluster‟ be deleted from Ballsbridge neighbourhood and area.

Reason: There is great fear among the many thousands of residents who reside within this entire area that their neighbourhood and community will be greatly undermined by this description and what it entails. After a long battle with regards the Ballsbridge site itself which sought planning permission for high rise and massive clustering of offices and apartments this phrase „city core cluster‟ has sent shock waves throughout the residential community. There is a danger here also that the unique identity of Ballsbridge and its environs and its cultural and heritage significance and indeed residential status will be eroded and irreversibly damaged. To change the zoning here could have a catastrophic impact and would impact on the sustainability of this residential community and neighbourhood.


Motion


1146 Cllr. Frank Kennedy, Cllr. Jim O'Callaghan

This City Council rejects the designation of Ballsbridge as an Economic Cluster area and the “City Core” region identified in the map of the Dublin City Region Economic Strategy at p.69 of the Draft Plan (which forms part of Chapter 6.5.1 of the Draft Plan) shall be reconfigured to take account of this.

Reason:

Ballsbridge is a vibrant residential community area which also contains many civic, social and touristic amenities and has had these characteristics for generations. It is not an economic cluster and it is not appropriate to classify it as such. In this respect it is in clear contrast to other areas designated as Economic Clusters such as Docklands & Dublin Port, Heuston and Digital Hub & St. James‟ Campus.

Cultural and economic justifications require the protection of the built heritage in Ballsbridge. It has Georgian architecture, Victorian city planning, and has long been home to literary and artistic figures. Being classified as an Economic Cluster and any commensurate development arising therefrom would damage the residential, social and touristic attributes of this locality.


Motion



16 September 2015


This City Council agrees that Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge together with appropriate streets in the environs be added to those areas at Chapter 11.1.4 of the Draft Plan for the purpose of consideration for designation as an Architectural Conservation Area, and this City Council indicates its approval of the designation of this area as an Architectural Conservation Area.

Reason:

Pembroke Road and its environs is an area of special character and architectural interest worthy of preservation.

This is an area of architectural distinction, unique to Dublin. It is a natural extension of the Georgian quarter. It is frequented by tourists and the greater tourism potential is substantial. The area is full of historical and cultural places relating to art, history and literature.

ACA status will help to preserve and enhance part of the unique Pembroke district of Dublin City.

Motion



P69: To remove reference to Ballsbridge and Donnybrook from the diagram indicating the area as a „Core City Cluster‟, to retain the current zoning for these areas and to provide clarity by indicating exactly which areas are “existing and proposed City Clusters".

Reason: To provide clarity on the proposed designation and development of these areas and protect the area from over development.


Motion


1532 Cllr. Chris Andrews

That Ballsbridge is not designated as a “City Core Cluster”.

Reason: This is a poorly defined categorisation that will leave open an interpretation that could lead to over intensive development in terms of density and height of buildings.


Motion



16 September 2015

Chapter 7 - Retailing

Section 7.6 Polices and Objectives


Adult entertainment shops: That adult entertainment shops should not be permitted with 1km of schools.

Motion

The report and recommendation of the Chief Executive was AGREED, Refer to SPC

Chapter 8 - Movement and Transport

Section 8.5.2 Promoting Model Change & Active Travel


MT2 - To add the wording " Whilst having regard to the necessity for private car usage in the City and the economic benefit to the city centre retail core as well as the city and national economy" before the opening wording "To continue to promote ..."

Reason: To ensure a balance approach is taken to transport policy and that DCC cannot be accused of an anti-motorist bias as is the current perception.

Motion


Section 8.5.4 Promoting Active Travel: Cycling & Walking


Insert New Objective

“To ensure that any cycleway development along the Dodder River as part of the NTAs Cycle Network Plan protects and conserves the existing landscape, habitat and heritage of the river and its environs and does not compromise existing amenity uses, in order to promote its attractiveness for potential users in the catchment area and tourists”

Reason;. The Dodder River is an important amenity and wildlife corridor bringing a rural environment and character to the heart of the urban city. Its diverse landscapes, habitat and heritage are presently enjoyed by people of all ages and ability, walkers and runners, commuting and leisure cyclists, anglers and tourists. A network of existing riverbank walkways and paths provide a continuous route adjacent to the river for most of its length, and constitute an effective existing Greenway. The NTA Cycle Network Plan proposes a „Dodder Greenway‟ for a „mix of amenity and commuter cycling‟. It is imperative that any such proposal adapts to the existing Dodder Greenway, as it would be entirely counter-productive to impose a cycle highway that diminishes the environment for existing users as well as those potential users it seeks to attract.

Motion



16 September 2015

1181 Cllr. Dr. Paddy Smyth

To improve the permeability for pedestrians and cyclist through the VEC grounds in Terenure.

Reason: Filtered permeability allowing pedestrians/cyclist to traverse the VEC grounds from Terenure Road North to Greenlea Grove would significantly improve the amenity of these under-utilised grounds providing a green link between Terenure Village, Lakelands and on to Bushy Park. This could also allow many cycle commuters coming off the planned Dodder Greenway to bypass the heavily trafficked junction at Terenure Village.

Motion


1182 Cllr. Andrew Montague

Insert on page page 96: It is the policy of Dublin City Council to promote Bike and Ride at public transport hubs by providing secure, dry, bike parking facilities.

Reason: to encourage more sustainable travel in the city

Motion



To insert a new objective on page 97: to provide Sheffield Stand type parking near the entrance to all publicly accessible buildings such as schools, hotels, libraries, theatres, churches, etc.

Reason: to encourage more sustainable travel in the city.

Motion



To replace the first sentence in MT17 with "To increase capacity for of public transport, cycling and walking, where required, in order to achieve sustainable transportation policy objectives.


Motion



16 September 2015

1189 Cllr. Mary Freehill, Cllr. Alison Gilliland, Cllr. Jane Horgan-Jones,

Cllr. Dermot Lacey, Cllr. Andrew Montague, Cllr. Rebecca

Moynihan

In large developments located within the coca-cola zero dublinbikes expansion area developers will agree to fund, as part of a community gain provision of a shared bike station near the development.

Reason: To provide and encourage sustainable forms of transport in the city.


"In large developments developers will agree to fund, as part of a community gain, provision a shared bike scheme near the development."

Motion


Section 8.5.6 Car Parking


On page 102 to replace the words:

“Blackhorse Avenue (Commenced)” with “Environmental improvements but no new road provision at Blackhorse Avenue”. To delete the words “Link from Military Road to Conyngham Road”

Reason: additional road provision would encourage additional unsustainable levels of vehicular traffic.

Motion



MT12 - To remove the wording "to discourage commuter parking" and to leave the policy reading "To ensure adequate parking provision for short-term shopping, business and leisure use"

Reason: That the inherent bias being shown by DCC against commuter parking is not actually put in writing as an actual policy.

Motion


Section 8.5.7 Road & Bridge Improvements

1212 Sinn Féin Group

8.5.7 Road & Bridge Improvements P102

MTO26 this includes Kilmainham/South Circular Road but I think it should be removed

Reason: this should be excluded until after the building work at St James Hospital Campus is complete.

Motion



16 September 2015

Section 8.5.8 Traffic Management


MTO29 - To include "including continued use of Dublin City FM radio station for traffic updates".

Reason: To ensure continuation of this service.

Motion



To insert the following objective:

To prioritise the provision of contra-flow cycle lanes in the city, including but not limited to Nassau Street to Merrion Square.

Reason: to provide safe sustainable transport infrastructure in the City and to support the safety and mobility needs of cyclists.

Motion


Section 8.5.10 Dublin Port Tunnel Structural Safety


On page 105 add after paragraph MTO40:

“To introduce traffic-free areas sections of Drury Street, South William Street, Exchequer Court and Dame Court and Dame Lane while ensuring that access to car parks and deliveries is still provided for.”

Reason: to improve the sustainability of the city.

Motion


Chapter 9 - Sustainable Environmental Infrastructure

Section 9.5.1 Water Supply & Wastewater


Cllr. Dermot Lacey, Cllr. Rebecca Moynihan

Amend SI04 as follows: To minimise wastage of water supply by requiring new developments to incorporate water conservation measures, and to promote and incentivise water conservation by all water users.

Reason: Adding in an additional requirement for water conservation to be specifically incentivised for water users and not just promoted will aid water conservation efforts.

Motion



16 September 2015

Chapter 10 - Green Infrastructure, Open Space and Recreation

Section 10.5.3 Park and Open Spaces



Moynihan

Page 135 GI10 - provision of additional public spaces, include this in development standards to ensure that empty spaces can be used for parks.

Reason: To provide green infrastructure in the city.

Motion


Section 10.5.4 Rivers, Canals and the Coastline


Amend Objective GIO16:

“To protect, maintain, improve and enhance the natural and organic character of watercourses and to promote access, walkways, cycleways and other recreational uses of their associated open space, incorporating flood strategies and subject to a defined strategy of nature conservation. ”

Reason: Inclusion of “to maintain” is critical as maintenance of rivers is a major issue. The emphasis of “and organic” is crucial as it refers to protecting the structural development of riparian habitats, flora and fauna. “Compatible” is not acceptable as it could be interpreted any way. The wording “having regard to environmental sensitivities” is inadequate, as one can have regard for environmental sensitivities and then decide they can be dismissed, in direct contradiction of the first part of the policy. The natural character of watercourses can only be protected and enhanced if amenity uses are limited by, and subject to, a defined strategy of nature conservation.

Motion


Section 10.5.6 Biodiversity


Include Policy:

“To protect and enhance biodiversity in the city through the protection of nature conservation sites, maintenance of valuable mitigation habitats, the creation of a cohesive network of green corridors, green infrastructure design and also through the identification of opportunities for new habitats, buffer zones and wildlife corridors. Buffer zone is a protective area between wildlife/habitats and human activity, traffic noise etc.”

Reason This policy is essential for the specific protection and enhancement of all biodiversity in the city. There are references to some aspects in Appendix 23, but these are only guiding principles and do not provide the protection of a policy.

Motion



16 September 2015

Section 10.5.7 Trees


On page 138 add after GI021 (Tree Preservation Orders) map showing the location and details of all existing Tree Preservation Orders in the city.

Reason: to provide clarity.

Motion



GI25 onwards - To include in whatever appropriate policy that DCC will not remove any trees without good cause and with the approval of councillors from the area in which the tree removal is proposed.

Reason: To prevent the removal of trees without approval as in the case of the proposed Clontarf to City Centre Cycle route which includes plans to remove 62 (one third) of the mature trees along the proposed route.

Motion


Section Phoenix Park


Retain Objective GC09 from the current City Plan:

'To seek the designation of Liffey Valley (from Islandbridge to the city boundary) Sandymount and Merrion Strands, the Phoenix Park and also Irishtown Nature Park as Special Amenity Areas and to prepare Special Amenity Area Orders (SAAOs) for same.'

Reason: this level of protection is warranted for these unique natural amenities.

Motion


1293 Cllr. Brendan Carr

That the elected Members of Dublin City Council support the reinstatement of the objective to initiate the preparation of a Special Amenity Area Order for the Phoenix Park.

Reason: PROTECTION OF THE PHOENIX PARK - This Objective was included in the 2011 – 2016 Development Plan as part of Objective GCO9. It appears that this Objective is missing from the new draft plan. It does not seem that any work was carried out on the SAA designation of the Phoenix Park during the life of the current plan. It is imperative that the Phoenix Park is afforded every protection possible in particular in light of the devastation caused by certain concerts during the life of the current plan.

Motion



16 September 2015


This Council resolves to include the following objective in the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017:

'It is the objective of the Dublin City Council to initiate the preparation of a Special Amenity Area Order for the Phoenix Park'

Reason: To our knowledge no work was carried out on the SAA designation of the Phoenix Park during the life of the current plan. We fought hard to get it included the last time and we are appealing to you to have this SAA put back into the new plan. It is imperative that the Phoenix Park is afforded every protection possible in particular in light of the devastation caused by certain concerts during the life of the current plan.

Motion



10.5.1 Green Infrastructure

Objective GC09 is reinserted into the new City Development Plan –

'It is the objective of Dublin City Council to designate the Phoenix Park as a Special Amenity Area and to prepare a Special Amenity Area Order for same'

Motion


1297 Cllr. David Costello

This Council resolves to include the following objective in the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017.

'It is the objective of the Dublin City Council to initiate the preparation of a Special Amenity Area Order for the Phoenix Park'

During the consultations for the 2011 – 2016 Development Plan residents fought extremely hard to have The Objective to seek the designation of Phoenix Park as a Special Amenity Area and to prepare a Special Amenity Area Order for it included in the development plan despite the absolute objections of the City Manager, at two full Council meetings, it was agreed by the majority present at the second meeting and was included as part of Objective GCO9 in the current plan. It appears that this Objective is missing from the new draft plan.

To my knowledge no work was carried out on the SAA designation of the Phoenix Park during the life of the current plan. It is imperative that the Phoenix Park is afforded every protection possible in particular in light of the devastation caused by certain concerts during the life of the current plan.

Motion



16 September 2015

1559 Cllr. Teresa Keegan

That the Development Plan declare the Phoenix Park a Special Amenity Area.

Motion


Chapter 11 - Culture and Heritage

Section 11.1.5.2 Protected Structures - Policy Rationale


To amend the Dublin City Development Plan to designate the Pembroke District as an area of architectural distinction.

Reason: the Pembroke district is a unique 19th century urban and suburban area, with a distinct and valued architectural style and history.

Motion


Section 11.1.5.4 Architectural Conservation Areas & Conservations Areas


Include Policy:

“All new buildings should complement and enhance the character and setting of conservation areas. In considering proposals for development in conservation areas, it is policy to have particular regard to the effect of the proposed development on buildings and the surrounding environment, both natural and man -made. Development within conservation areas should be so designed so as not to constitute a visually obtrusive or dominant form of development.”

Reason: This policy is imperative to provide ongoing protection for the Conservation Area of the Dodder River in particular, and recognition of its status as a Natural Conservation Area for the last number of decades. For all of those years, and in a succession of DCC Development Plans, the content outlined above has been the only significant written reference for the protection of a Natural Conservation Area as opposed to a Built Conservation Area.

This Draft Plan has now transferred the Section on „Development in Conservation Areas‟, from Development Standards to Culture and Heritage, but has omitted the wording outlined above for the first time. It has included Policy CHC 2, but restricted it explicitly and implicitly to „areas of special historic and architectural interest‟. This omission is unacceptable and should be remedied by inclusion of the policy outlined.

Motion



16 September 2015


That this development plan includes the Pembroke and Rathmines district in its lists of architectural conservation areas so as to ensure proper protection and maintenance of this unique neighbourhood ensuring it into the future.

Reason: it is wise and prudent that this area of Dublin which has many fine buildings and structures as well as public amenities and educational grounds be included in the architectural conservation area plan. This will give proper measure and protection to this thriving area which has a fantastic mix of residential, business, and educational facilities. Indeed some of the oldest structures of the developed city are within the Pembroke Rathmines area.

Motion


Section 11.1.5.13 Preservation of Zones of Archaeological Interest and Industrial Heritage


The development plan will make special reference to the Poolbeg Chimneys as iconic features of the Dublin Skyline and of the industrial heritage of Dublin and that the Chimneys will be added to the records of protected structures.

Reason:

AGREED that adding to RPS is against procedure

Motion carried to make reference to Poolbeg Chimneys in Draft Development Plan.

Motion



That the City Development Plan will make special reference to the Poolbeg Chimneys as iconic features of the Dublin Skyline and of the industrial heritage of Dublin and that the Chimneys will be added to the records of protected structures.

Reason: To acknowledge the industrial heritage of our City and to protect the Chimneys as iconic features of the Dublin Skyline.

Motion



16 September 2015

Section 11.1.5.14 Monument Protection


Retain Objective FCO26 from the current Development Plan

"To identify and protect exceptional buildings of the late twentieth century, and to categorise, prioritise and where appropriate, add to the RPS, Dublin City Council will produce guidelines and offer advice for protection and appropriate refurbishment."

Reason: Dublin has relatively few notable buildings from the early 20th century. Currently they have little or no protection. It is desirable to identify and protect the more important buildings from this period.

Motion


Section 11.1.5.15 Industrial Heritage



Moynihan

The development plan will make special reference to the Player Wills factory on SCR as an iconic building of the industrial heritage of Dublin 8. The factory will be added to the records of protected structures and any development carried out on the Players square site will has a condition.

Reason: To protect the industrial heritage of Dublin.


"Request report from the Conservation Section on Players Wills Factory on view of adding site to the Record of Protected Structures."

Motion


Section 11.1.5.16 City Heritage Plan


On page 157 after CHC16:

To seek a public cultural use for Aldborough House on Portland Row in Dublin 1 that would facilitate its restoration.

Reason: to safeguard our heritage.


"On page 157 after CHC16:

To seek a use for Aldborough House on Portland Row in Dublin 1 that would facilitate its restoration.

Reason: to safeguard our heritage."

Motion



16 September 2015

Section Moore Street


On page 19 add the following to Table F:

“3 Moore Street and environs”

Reason: To provide a carefully considered and fine-grained approach to this historic area‟s regeneration.


"On page 19 add the following to Table F:

“Moore Street and environs”

Reason: To provide a carefully considered and fine-grained approach to this historic area’s regeneration."

Motion


Chapter 12 - Sustainable Communities and Neighbourhoods

Section 12.5.2 Making Sustainable Neighbourhoods

1343 Cllr. Patrick Costello

To insert under Sustainable Neighbourhoods a new policy “Developments of over 50 units will be required to show liaison with the Department of Education and Skills in relation to the impact of the proposed development on demand for school places in the local area.”.

Reason – to prevent new developments increasing demand on schools beyond manageable levels in established communities where there is little space for new school provision and so protecting the residential amenity of the whole area.


"Proposals in excess of 50 dwelling units must be accompanied by an assessment of the capacity of local schools to accommodate the proposed development in accordance with the planning guidelines and the DES & then DEHLG’s Code of Practice on the Provision of Schools and the Planning System 2008’."

Motion



16 September 2015

Section 12.5.3 Neighbourhoods and Supporting Infrastructure



Moynihan

That any mixed use developments above 50 units will include a minimum 5% provision for cultural/studio spaces, as defined by the arts office of DCC, as part the draft development plan. Where this is not feasible the developer can choose to make a financial contribution towards the provision of cultural space elsewhere within the City,

Reason: To protect and enhance the cultural infrastructure within the city this is consistent with Part 1 Schedule- Planning and Development Act.

"Content of Development Plans: (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), a development plan shall include objectives for — (d) the integration of the planning and sustainable development of the area with the social, community and cultural requirements of the area and its population

and Section 10 Part 1 3. Preserving the quality and character of urban or rural areas."

Motion


Section 12.5.4 Schools and Educational Facilities

1349 Cllr. Paul Hand

That the City Development Plan supports the construction of a public library on the old Convent site in Knocknarea Road, Drimnagh as Drimnagh is one of the largest suburbs in the city not served with a permanent public library.

Reason: To increase residential amenity and build a library strategically placed beside local schools, the Mother McAuley Centre, the HSE centre and Our Lady's Hall.

Motion


Section 12.5.5 Sustainable Provision and Optimum Use of Social Infrastructure


That Dublin City Council actively supports the relocation of the National Maternity Hospital to St Vincent‟s University Hospital.

Reason: this move is vital for the provision of adequate obstetrics and maternity services for the people of Dublin City and St Vincent‟s is the most suitable site for the relocation.

Motion



16 September 2015

Chapter 14 - Land Use Zoning

Section 14.3 Policy Approach


Insert a new policy into 14.3 on page 186: It is the policy of Dublin City Council to introduce a phased elimination of some or all of our Z6 lands.

Reason: A lot of the Z6 lands are poorly used and low quality environments, poorly served by public transport, and many of the uses would be better served in Key District Centres and would bring welcome diversity and vitality to our key district centres.

Refer to Planning and International Relations SPC

Motion


Section 14.8.1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods - Zone Z1


On page 188 delete the following words:

“The general objectives for primarily residential areas are to provide a measure of protection from unsuitable new development or certain „bad-neighbour‟ developments that would be incompatible with the overall residential function of the area. It is not intended to rule out development other than housing development but simply to apply a test that the new development should be compatible with or reinforce the residential function of the area as a whole. Any new office uses in this zoning shall ensure that the residential function and character of the area shall not be impaired. They shall have a maximum floor area of 200 square metres and shall comprise small-scale individual offices.” and “Office -maximum 200 sq m (see text above),”

Reason: To ensure that residents are not priced out by offices in the inner city.

Motion



Omit 'Office - maximum 200 sqm' from the 'Open for Consideration Uses' category in Z1 zones.

Reason: The introduction of office use in residential areas would negatively impact on residential amenities and is undesirable.

Motion



16 September 2015


That there be no change to the definition of Z1 zoning.

Reason: Because it is currently clear and well defined. Proposed changes will allow permissions that are not in keeping with the residential nature of the area

Motion



Remove the reference to office use in the "Open for Consideration" category of Z1 designated areas

Reason: Office use would negatively impact on residential amenities in Z1 areas.

Motion



14.8.1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods – Z1

Omit 'Office - maximum 200 sq m' from the 'Open for Consideration Uses' category in Z1 zones. Reason: The introduction of office use in residential areas would negatively impact on residential amenities and is undesirable.

Motion



16 September 2015


The City Council approves

(a) the deletion of the following text from Chapter 14.8.1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods – Zone Z1 of the Draft Plan:

“Any new office uses in this zoning shall ensure that the residential function and character of the area shall not be impaired. They shall have a maximum floor area of 200 square metres and shall comprise small -scale individual offices”

and

(b) the deletion of the following Open for Consideration use from Zoning Objective Z1:

“Office – maximum 200 sq m (see text above)”

Reason:

Offices are not suited to residential areas. They damage the character of such areas, restrict the development of social communities, and occupy space which could be put to more appropriate social use as residential accommodation.

Offices have no life at night time and at weekends and such social inactivity would clearly have a corresponding effect on communities.

Offices are to be contrasted with other commercial uses which are permissible or open for consideration in Z1 zoning such as shops (local) and restaurants which can foster a sense of community and serve the needs of local residents.

Motion


Section 14.8.2 Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas) - Zone Z2


Page: 189: Zoning Objective Z2

To remove the word „Embassy residential‟ from the permissible uses of Zoning Objective Z2

Reason: there is an over concentration of Embassy‟s in residential areas in the City and alternative locations should now be sought.

Motion


Section 14.8.9 Amenity / Open Space Lands / Green Network - Zone Z9


To delete the words “Public service installation” from the Z9 category.

Reason: Without a precise definition this is too loose a provision.

Motion



16 September 2015


Omit 'Residential' from the 'Open for Consideration Uses' category in Z9 zoned lands.

Reason: Such use is undesirable in Z9 zoned lands.

Motions 1373, 1374, 1375 and 1399 grouped together.

Noted: Cllr. Deirdre Heney recorded vote against the grouped motions

Motion



On page 196 delete the following words:

“apart from limited once-off development on lands accommodating private sports facilities as detailed below. Dublin City Council recognises that a number of sports facilities are under pressure to re-locate so as to release resources for the maintenance and development of the club or sports facility. In highly exceptional circumstances, where it is considered to be required to secure, protect and consolidate the sporting and amenity nature of the lands and retain the facility in the local area, some limited degree of development may be permitted, on such sites on a once-off basis and subject to the primary use of the site being retained for sporting/amenity use”

Delete the words below from page 197:

“Residential (in accordance with text above),”

Reason: to ensure that open space is not targeted by speculators for development.



Motion



Remove the reference to residential use in the "Open for Consideration" category of Z9 designated areas.

Reason: Z9 designated open spaces are a valuable amenity for the city.



Motion



16 September 2015

Section 14.8.10 Inner Suburban and Inner City Sustainable Mixed Uses - Zone Z10


That the City Development Plan maintains the Z10 mixed use land zoning of the previous development plan.

Reason: To provide sustainable planning for residential communities.

Motion


Section 14.8.14 To protect and provide for Institutional and Community Uses


14.8.14 To protect and provide for Institutional & Community Uses - Z15 Following the disappointing judicial review result, which forced the inclusion of the word „residential‟ as open for consideration, the following should be added –“Residential- where it will not reduce the existing green or sporting space on the said site” Reason: To ensure sufficient Green space or amenity space

Motion



16 September 2015

Section Site Specific Zonings


16 September 2015

1018 Cllr. Patrick Costello, Cllr. Mary Freehill, Cllr. Dermot Lacey, Cllr.

Ruairí McGinley

Site H3 Harold‟s Cross Stadium:

The Greyhound stadium in Harold‟s Cross is currently zoned Z9 Amenity/Open Space Lands/Green Network the objective of which is to preserve provide and improve recreational amenity and open space and green networks.

The site which covers about 5.86 acres is a pivotal site within Harold‟s cross and with potential to provide linkage with the neighbouring neighbourhood of Rathmines. The proposal in the schedule of proposed zoning changes is to change the zoning of the stadium from Z9 to Z12 Institutional Land (Future Development Potential)

Amendment Proposed: That the council resolves to retain the existing Z9 zoning for the Greyhound Stadium Site in the interest of ensuring sustainable plan led development.

Reason: The rezoning to Z12 is premature given the lack of any wider planning framework for the development of the urban village of Harold‟s Cross. Already the village of Harold‟s Cross is the subject of a number of planning permissions for residential development and there are a number of potential development sites which are likely to be the subject of further proposals for development. In the light of such development pressures there is a need to put a plan in place for Harold‟s Cross, which will provide an integrated context for the future development of the area. While it is an objective of the current City Development Plan, to prepare such a plan for Harold‟s Cross (SC09 Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017, p 35) this has not as yet taken place. Without such a planning framework (in the form of a Local Area Plan, or a Village Design Statement), future development in the village is likely to be piecemeal and un -integrated, and the opportunity for the development of a high quality sustainable neighbourhood, will be lost.

While Z12 zones have a requirement for the submission of a master plan in any application for proposed development these are site specific. Such master plans lack the coherence of an area based plan, acting as they do as overall site design frameworks. Site based master plans give consideration to the coherence of the development of the site and its boundaries but do not necessarily consider the operation of the site in the context of the wider area. Furthermore, such master plans have no requirement for public input or consultation.

A broader area based plan (ideally a statutory Local Area Plan or a Village Design Statement) would by contrast provide a coherent framework for considering this and all of the other potential development sites in the broader context of the development of Harold‟s Cross as a whole. An area based plan would create the potential for links and synergies across a number of sites and would allow for community participation and engagement. A community visioning event organised by Harold‟s Cross Village Community Council and the Harold‟s Cross Business Association on July 6th in Harold‟s Cross National School saw over 80 community members, business representatives and elected representatives discuss a future vision for Harold‟s Cross and ideas put forward included the need for greater greening in Harold‟s Cross, an increase in sports and community infrastructure, better car parking, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure all of which could be explored within a local plan.

In this regard the Local Environmental Improvement Plans (LEIPs) mentioned in the draft plan in chapter 4 would not offer the potential of a more comprehensive plan (such as a schematic master plan, Village Improvement Plan or Village Design Statement as listed in the current Development Plan). LEIPs are largely envisaged as focusing on public realm and public area improvements rather than broader urban design and land use guidance and proposals.

In conclusion, the current Z9 zoning should remain in place in order to allow a broader Local Area Plan or Village Plan to be prepared.

The site is not exclusively used as a Greyhound Stadium it also provides recreational amenity not only for Harold's Cross but also the wider south city. It is also used as an active recreational space for tag rugby and furthermore acts as a green lung in the centre of Harold's Cross. The proposed rezoning would reduce the city's recreational amenity space and also the amenity and environmental benefits to the wider community.

Motion

The motion was put and carried


16 September 2015


Motions were put and carried


That the City Development Plan maintains all land zonings off the Davitt Road in Drimnagh as they are.

Reason: To provide sustainable employment opportunities locally and maintain sustainable transport.

Motion



Map A: To rezone in the Dublin Industrial Estate the lands west of Broombridge Road from Zone Z7 (industrial) to Zone Z1 (residential).

Reason: To increase housing supply in area with improving public transport.

Motion


1385 Cllr. Deirdre Heney

Map Ref: E7

From Z9 to Z1

Location: Lerne Social & Sports Club,

That piece of unused land (parking area) belonging to Lerne Social & Sports Club, directly inside the gate of the old entrance at Waterfall Avenue, Dublin 3 be rezoned from Z9 to Z1.

Reason: The ground is now surplus to requirements and a rezoning to Z1 would reflect the existing adjacent residential use and would help to maintain the future of the amenity that is Ierne Social & Sports Club.

Motion



16 September 2015

1386 Cllr. Ruairí McGinley

That the zoning of site to rear of Blackhorse Inn Tryconnel Road Inchicore be rezoned from Z6 to either Z1 or Z3 whichever is considered most appropriate, by the manager.

Reason:

Current site is derelict and has ongoing illegal dumping

Site is incapable of being developed for Z6 due to its size , configuration , slope and access

Site is split by river Camac which negates Z6 zoning

Adjacent sites are residential / residential related

Z6 zoning is incompatible with the neighbourhood residential zoning

Site is suitable for high quality design residential development in an area with a high demand for residences which will increase further with James Hospital Campus development

The adjoining Blackhorse site could be combined with current site to make an Z3 site, given the high profile location of the combined site

The site is a flood free site as evidence in OPW Flood diagrams - copy attached , and actual experience over the past 50 years in particular.



"That the zoning of site to rear of Blackhorse Inn Tryconnel Road Inchicore be rezoned from Z6 to Z3."

Motion

Amended motion defeated


16 September 2015

1388 Cllr. Mary Freehill, Cllr. Dermot Lacey

H1 Z15 to Z1 COI College of Education Rathmines Rd Upper

The Site:

The Church of Ireland Upper Rathmines Rd Teacher Training College. 3.2 hectares . The Chief Executive‟s Report describes this site as Z15. According to 2011-2017 DDP map most of the site is Z15 and the south eastern part is Z9 as per 2011-2017 DDP map, which is also the case in map ref. H26 of review of Z15 zonings in 304/2012. CEO report recommends rezoning to Z1 for residential amenities.

Amendment proposed:

That the Council resolves to retain the existing Z15 and Z9 zonings for the COI H1 site in the interest of ensuring sustainable plan led development.

Reason: I refer to report H26 site surveys of lands formerly zoned Z15 Map H. It recommends retention of Z15 zoning states D “There are a number of attractive buildings on this site, including the original school and also church. It is considered that these lands are important resources for the city and also for the future expansion of the school”. E The site is set on a large tract on land measuring 2.14 hectares, and has a large amount of open space attached to it, which appears to be in active use by the school. It is considered appropriate that this land be used in conjunction with the existing uses on the site, and to provide for adequate recreational needs of the school.

Zoning Z9 is premature given the lack of sustainable community facilities assessment of need. The 2009 Local Action Plan which primarily focussed on Rathmines as a Prime Urban Centre didn‟t even address this site.

Currently Rathmines is in need of a Primary Health Care Centre; it lacks juvenile recreation space and has a very high concentration of older people whose needs need to be examined. Furthermore it no longer has a Partnership building in Rathmines. Therefore while acknowledging the need for more accommodation; it would be premature to change this zoning until a proper analysis of needs is identified in keeping with the Development Plan‟s sustainable communities and Neighbourhoods objectives.

Motion


1389 Cllr. Mary Freehill, Cllr. Dermot Lacey, Cllr. Ruairí McGinley

The Site:

Map H2 COI College of Education Upper Rathmines Rd currently zoned Z15 CEO‟s report proposes Z12. 1.3 hectares

That this Council resolves to retain the Z15 on COI College of Education Upper Rathmines Road in the interest of retaining planned led development.

Reason: This site currently provides a much needed Primary School is the area which has one of the longest waiting lists in the City. It is correctly zoned for institutional use and any attempt to rezone the site to Z12 could potentially put the existence of the school at risk and possibly diminish the amount of the site used by the school.

Motion



16 September 2015


To amend the draft Dublin City Development Plan to remove office use and office diplomatic use from those uses that are open to consideration in z1 or z2 areas.

Reason: to protect residential zoning, to prevent inappropriate or heterogeneous land use, and ensure certainty for all land owners and users.


"To amend the draft Dublin City Development Plan to remove office use, office diplomatic use and embassy use from those uses that are open to consideration in Z1 or Z2 areas."

Motion



That the rezoning proposal E5 from Z10 to Z1 be rejected and that the rezoning to Z4 be permitted.

Reason: Previous use, location, proximity to school and plans of owners.

Motion



That the rezoning proposal E6 from Z10 to Z1 be rejected and that the rezoning to Z4 be permitted.

Reason: Previous use, location, proximity to school and plans of owners.

Motion



Amend zoning Z3 to remove under Open for consideration uses “advertisement and advertising structures”

Reason: to promote community amenity and reduce visual clutter. Z3 provide for neighbourhood facilities and should be right seen as an closely linked to residential zoning and as such like in Z1 and Z2 advertising should not be a permitted use.

Motions 1395, 1396 and 1397 grouped together

Motion



Amend zoning Z12 to remove under Open for consideration uses “outdoor poster advertising”

Reason: to promote community amenity and reduce visual clutter.


Motion



16 September 2015


Amend Zoning Z14 to remove under “Open for Consideration of uses” both “Advertisement and Advertising Structures” and Outdoor Poster Advertising.

Reason: to promote community amenity and reduce visual clutter. Z14 while providing for a range of development also provides for a large amount of residential space, as seen from the list of SDRA in the plan. This amendment would provide similar protection from intrusive development and visual clutter as areas zoned Z1 and Z2 advertising should not be a permitted use.


Motion



To amend Zoning Z1 to replace “Office Use up to 200 sqm” with “home based economic activity” –

Reason: to maintain to current zoning guidelines to protect residential amenity

Motion



To amend Zoning Z9 to remove residential under “open to consideration for use”

Reason: to protect the amenity of open space in Dublin



Motion


1400 Cllr. Paul McAuliffe

To change the zoning of the site marked in red on Map A at Willow Park Crescent from Z1 to Z9.

Reason: To recognise the current usage of this site for more than four decade. To allow for the development of a community garden.

Motion



To change the zoning of the site marked in red on Map B at Balbutcher Lane from Z1 to Z15.

Reason: To compliment To meet growing demand for uses permitted by Z15 in the heart of the ballymun community, in particular sporting facilities.

Motion



16 September 2015


To change the zoning of the site marked in red on Map A at Jamestown Road from Z1 to Z15.

Reason: To compliment the usage of adjacent sites, to restore the site to a community use as it had been in previous development plans when it was a public park. To meet growing demand for uses permitted by Z15.

Motion



That the area in Finglas West shown in MAP A and in the photo below should be rezoned to Z1 given the recent planning decision of An Bord Pleanála.

Reason: An Bord Pleanála have outlined valid reasoning on behalf of residents in the report below. Rezoning would discourage state agencies wasting any more time or money on this site.This site should be developed to provide outdoor play and recreation facilities for the children in the Mellows Kildondn area.

Planning Register Reference Number: 3068/14An Bord Pleanála Reference Number: PL 29N.243957

(Site bounded by Mellowes Road to the south, Mellowes Avenue to the north and Kildonan Road to the east,Finglas West, Finglas, Dublin 11)


Motion 1405 amended to read ".….rezoned to Z9".

Motion



MAP H: That the proposed Mount Eden Road / Belmont Avenue ACA be corrected on the Draft Development Plan documents and Map H to include Mount Eden Road in its entirety extending as far as Morehampton Road as already agreed by Dublin City Council.

Reason: To ensure that the boundary shown on the map corresponds with the wording of the text of the ACA. As this is a historic road, worthy of Architectural Conservation Area status, it is critical that its architectural integrity is protected from development.

Motion



To remove proposal to rezone Map E 8 - South Great Georges Street, corner site at Dame Lane (near Dame Street Junction) to Z5 and replace with proposal to rezone to Z9.

Reason: to protect this site from commercial development and to allow the use of this space as an urban green space to improve the health and wellbeing of the City.

Motion



16 September 2015


That the Development Plan permit no change to the existing status of the green spaces at Mellows Road, Mellows Ave, Kildonan Road Finglas. I request the City Council to zone these areas Z9.


Motion



Ref H3 From Z9 To Z12 - Harold‟s Cross Stadium

I would like to object to this change of Zoning and would like this to stay as Z9

Reason: on Page 139 10.5.8 Sport, Recreation and Play the section GI28 it states the development plan is looking to improve on existing sports/recreational facilities in the city but this changing of zones puts a sports facility in danger in the future. This stadium is currently been used for greyhound racing but could be used by other sports if improved. Football clubs, GAA clubs and Rugby Clubs are looking for pitches and facilities. We are short of athletic stadiums in the city and this could accommodate a club to develop the stadium


Motion



Map D Factory on Davitt Road

Change of zoning from Z10 to Z6

Reason: This site currently is owned by the HSE and has planning permission submitted for use in conjunction with the new St James Hospital. As a result it would be better Zoned Z6 to reflect the use of the site in the future.

Motion

This motion fell


16 September 2015


Map D Land zoned Z7 beside the Grand Canal and Tryconnell Road

I would like to request the changing of a small part of this land from Z7 to Z12. The part of land is the area that is split by the Camac River.

Reason: The area is just behind the Black Horse pub and is zoned as part of the industrial estate but is not apart of the industrial estate due to the Camac River. As there is no access to it apart from through the pub car park this land cannot be used for Industrial use. Changing the zone would help make better use of this land.



"I would like to request the changing of a small part of this land from Z7 to Z3. The part of land is the area that is split by the Camac River."

Motion


1412 Cllr. Anthony Connaghan

That this Council agrees to the rezoning of the site bordered by Mellowes Ave, Mellowes Road and Kildonan Road in Finglas West. This Council recommends that the site be rezoned from Z3 (to provide for and improve neighbourhood facilities) to Z9 (Amenity/Open Space Lands/Green Network). A motion was passed unanimously at the March NWAC meeting (see below)

NW/77/15 Motion in the name of Councillor Anthony Connaghan That this Area Committee, having accepted the recent decision by An Bord Pleanála in relation to the Mellowes Road/Kildonan Road site, calls on the Planning Department to rezone the site from Development to Recreational Amenity and to include any changes in the City Development Plan 2016-2022.

ORDER: Report to Councillor. The members supported the re-zoning of this site and agreed to make a submission to the next Development Plan.


Motion


1413 Cllr. Anthony Connaghan

That this Council agrees to the rezoning of the Balbutcher Lane flats site from Z1 (Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods) to Z9 (Amenity/Open Space Lands/Green Network).

Reason:

Motion

This motion fell


16 September 2015

Chapter 15 - Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas: Guiding Principles for

Development

Section 15.1.1.7 Docklands Area


P219: To include the following Guiding Principal: That all new developments in the Docklands Area, North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock and Poolbeg West will provide for a minimum of 5% allocation of space in the development to be used for social, cultural, creative and artistic purposes.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate affordable living and working space for the artistic and creative community and cultural and shared social space in the area.

Motion



17 September 2015

Chapter 1 - Strategic Context for the City Development Plan

Section 1.6 Form and Content of this Development Plan


That the construction element of this City Development Plan should be an improvement on previous development plans as regards design, build quality, aesthetics, health & safety standards etc.

Reason: To improve Dublin City and to help ensure we don't have another Priory Hall disaster

Hand vote called:

11 in favour of the Motion15 against the Motion3 Abstentions

The motion was defeated

Motion


Chapter 2 - Vision and Core Strategy

Section 2.1 The Vision for Dublin


On page 10 add to "The vision for the city is that: "Our 30 year visions should be a zero carbon city with all energy coming from renewable energy sources. All buildings will have been built or retrofitted to near zero energy building standards, which will provide comfortable, warm living and working environments. We will halve the use of „conventionally-fuelled‟ cars in urban transport by 2030 and phase them out by 2050;achieve essentially CO2-free city logistics in Dublin by 2030. Within 30 years we will move close to zero fatalities in road transport. In line with this goal, we will aim to halve road casualties by 2022. It is the policy of this Council to work with its neighbouring local authorities and the National Transport Authority to achieve a doubling of all active travel and public transport trips and to halve private vehicular trips in Dublin by 2030."

Reason: to reduce CO2 emissions and work towards a more sustainable future for the city

Motion


Section 2.2.2 Housing Strategy


That the Housing Strategy as set out in the Development Plan should be amended to encourage more public and private development.Though the proposed Housing Strategy as set out in the pre draft Development Plan is to be welcomed I do not believe it is ambitious enough to meet the accommodation deficit which is facing the city in the immediate future.

Motion


APPENDIX C - SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON 17/09/2015

17 September 2015

Section 2.2.8 Delivering the Core Strategy


That the CDP make every effort to implement the Phibsborough Area Plan and that all groups in the area be given a regular newsletter as to progress with the Plan as community engagement is an important part of making and implementing LAP‟s

Motion


Section 2.2.8.1 Area-Specific Plans


That the City Development Plan should have a new masterplan or LAP for the Cherry Orchard/Park West area.

Reason: To maximise community development, sustainable development, employment, new homes and residential amenity for the citizens of the area.

Motion



Add „Stoneybatter / Manor Street‟ to the Schedule of proposed statutory Local Area Plans to deliver the core strategy on P.19 (2.2.8.1 Area-Specific Plans).

Reason: Stoneybatter is located beside Grangegorman and given the City Council‟s intent to „fully regenerate‟ that part of this city, Stoneybatter should be considered as a Key District Centre with transport links and is located on one of the main arterial routes in and out of the city. Also in Table E on P.16, the City Council highlights the need to regenerate and redevelop O‟Devaney Gardens. Any development of this 16 acre site should not take place in isolation from the rest of the Stoneybatter district. In order to deliver this objective, a statutory Local Area Plan is the desired mechanism to complete this plan.

Motion



The Plan should include details of resourcing plans for the delivery of the planned Area Specific Plans given their centrality to the Plan as a whole (p.19).

Reason: Without a resourcing plan, the area specific plans are only aspirational.

Motion


Section 2.3.3 Promoting Quality Homes


The Council should, as a priority, commit to the provision of quality and affordable housing that is suitable and adaptable. This commitment should include the principles of effective property management it seeks to enshrine in this plan (p.21).

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 2.3.7 Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure


Recognising that Irish Water has responsibility for drinking water and waste water services and that Irish Water has produced various plans for the provision of such services nationally; recognising further that Dublin City Council liaises with Irish Water and the other Dublin Local Authorities to deliver these services; nevertheless, Dublin City Council should produce its own short-term plan for the duration of the Dublin City Development Plan (2016-2022) in response to its special pressures and expansionary needs of the City including population and industrial growth in response to the serious deficiency in infrastructural capacity and in response to the health concerns from contaminated water issuing in particular from ancient lead piping.

Reason: Dublin City Council has a population of over half a million. It is under pressure to provide an adequate supply of treated water for its population and its industry at present which inhibit the expansion of the population and of the City in the aftermath of the recent recession.

Motion


Section LEIP's


While recognising the importance of St Michaels regeneration that the renewal of Inchicore Village not be subordinate to the plans but be given equal weight under any village improvement plan for the area.

Reason:

Motion


1016 Cllr. Rebecca Moynihan, An tÁrdmheara Críona Ní Dhálaigh

That SDRA 13 be extended to include the Dolphin‟s Barn Cross roads.

Reason: To provide for the economic regeneration of the once vibrant village area Dolphins Barn

Motion



That a Dolphin‟s Barn Village Improvement plan be prepared for Dolphin‟s Barn Cross Roads be included (page 20: list of local improvement plans).

Reason: To provide for the economic regeneration of the once vibrant village area Dolphins Barn

Motion



Insert Drumcondra into the list of villages needing and improvement plan in SC05 on page 46.

Reason: to enhance the village of Drumcondra after the recent significant roadworks in the area.

Motion



17 September 2015

1020 Cllr. Andrew Keegan

That the council recognises the importance of St Michaels regeneration that the renewal of Inchicore Village not be subordinate to the plans but be given equal weight under any village improvement plan for the area.

With neighbouring communities being developed such as St Michaels and Inchicore for planning purposes that these communities and future plans for other neighbouring area be developed together as one area such as a LAP or special interest regeneration.

Motion



That this DCC Development Plan carry out a local area development plan alongside an architectural conservational area plan for the entire Camden St/Wexford St/ Redmonds Hill/Aungier St and Georges Street area and its environs. This area is fast becoming the number 1 district for culture and leisure, business and retail activity. Its growing enormously yet it is peppered with dilapidated buildings and abandonment on the one hand and hostile traffic movement on the other. This area is a vibrant mix of many communities and has a huge visitor capacity. It has received very little attention over the past decade and is in great need of care and nurture. A local area plan with an architectural conservation plan would breed the necessary freshness and new life that this entire area needs.

Reason: The East side – Grafton St, Nassau Street, Merrion Square has received serious attention and resources over the past number of years while on the other hand the Camden Street area/Georges St area/Mercer St has received very little other than to be clogged up with massive amounts of traffic. There is little by way of respite and there are very few open spaces. It is completely disjointed and disconnected and besieged by public transport who now use this area entirely as alternative routes during the Luas works. There are many significant buildings and streets within this are and it now needs to be integrated and given the attention and consideration it needs.

Motion



Addition of „Clonliffe / Ballybough‟ to the list included in SC05 on P.46.

Reason: With the regeneration of the Croke Villas being a key objective of the City Council, ensuring that the entire Clonliffe and Ballybough district is enhanced through an Environmental Improvement Plan should be an objective of the Council that go in tandem with the Croke Villas project.

Motion



To add Harold‟s Cross to the list of Area‟s to get a City Development Plan during 2016 listed at Table F under 2.2.8.1.

Reason: to promote proper planning in guided way. Harold‟s cross has been listed as needing a clear plan for it development; however the proposed plans, namely the Village Design Statement, the Village Improvement Plan and the Local Environment Improvement Plan have no statutory basis and provide no protection and no real structure to planning. Harold‟s Cross is a sensitive area likely to undergo large development during the life of this plan and after and as such needs proper structures with a solid basis.

Motion



17 September 2015


To add as an objective under 4.5.1.1, Approach to the Inner City, under 4.5.1.2 Approach to the Docklands and the Port, and under 4.5.2.1Approach to the Inner Suburbs and Outer CityTo, over the lifetime of this Development Plan, draw up and realise a a plan for all Dublin City Council owned vacant land or sites so that they contribute to and enhance the local area as appropriate

Reason: to tangibly enhance the shape and structure of our city and reduce the number of vacant sites across the city

Motion



That the City Development Plan includes a provision that when Local Environmental Improvement Plans (LEIP) (eg Fairview/ Marino & Rathgar Village) are completed that a review and further follow up investment occurs within three years in order to copper fasten the improvements that have been made.

Reason: To improve the quality of community and village life.

Motion



That Drumcondra Village be subject to a Local Environmental Improvement Plan (LEIP)


Motion



That Donnycarney (incl Malahide Road / Collins Ave) be subject to a Local Environmental Improvement Plan (LEIP).


Motion



That Artane Village be subject to a Local Environmental Improvement Plan (LEIP)


Motion



That Whitehall be subject to a Local Environmental Improvement Plan (LEIP).


Motion



17 September 2015


That Killester Village be subject to a Local Environmental Improvement Plan (LEIP).


Motion



That Objective SC05 of the Development Plan be amended to include Ballyfermot in the list of proposed Local Environmental Improvement Plans.

Reason: Ballyfermot is an established Key District Centre and whilst it may not require a Local Area Plan, it requires a co-ordinated series of environmental improvements and upgrades to make it a more attractive urban centre for the local community.

It is also noted that Ballyfermot is proposed for an LEIP on p20 of the plan.

Motion




To prepare a Village Improvement Plan and / or a Local Environmental Improvement Plan for the „little Camden‟ area

Reason: This area is in a development phase and is becoming a more popular location for businesses and residents alike, and therefore requires guidelines that will deliver quality sustainable urban design for the area.

Chief Executive's recommendation amended to include "Irishtown" in the list of Local Environmental Improvement Plans / Village Improvement Plans.

Motion



SDRA Poolbeg West

That an LAP is developed for the Poolbeg West Area, including the Glass Bottle Site.

Reason: to ensure proper planning and sustainable development and to provide a stronger statutory basis for the redevelopment of the area.

Motion



17 September 2015

Chapter 3 - Addressing Climate Change

Section 3.5.1 Strategy


To insert the following:

That the new Climate Change Strategy for Dublin City plan will be completed before and included in the publication of the final Dublin City Development Plan 2016 to 2022 and will formulate the guiding principals for climate change adaptation and mitigation in the City.

Reason: Dublin City requires its own Climate Change Strategy and the current in plan is out of date. This will help set out clear path for the City to reach its ambitious yet achievable carbon reduction targets.

Motion


Section 3.5.2 Sustainable Energy / Renewable Energy


That the City Development Plan assists residents/businesses install Solar Panels.

Reason: To assist the reduction of carbon emissions and promote Green Energy.

Agreed to refer motion to the Environment SPC

Motion



That the City Development Plan promotes the development of more charging stations for electric cars.

Reason: To promote Green transport/travel.

Motion



Insert into page 34, section 3.5.2: It is an Objective of Dublin City Council to transition 25% of DCC's own fleet to Electric Vehicles by 2022 and 75% by 2030.

Reason: to improve the energy efficiency of Dublin City Council's fleet

Motion



17 September 2015


That Dublin City Council will continue to publish an annual Sustainability Report which will include accurate measurements of energy efficiency improvements, delivery of renewable energy and sustainable transport infrastructure and the overall carbon emissions reductions in the City.

Reason: to deliver accurate reports of achievements and to provide benchmarking for accurate measurements going forward

Motion



That this council calls for the addition of the following text to the Draft City Development plan: that all homes on District Heating Networks shall have

The ability to regulate their heat through thermostats and timers

The ability to control the temperature of all network piping that will impact on the temperature of their home.

A secondary means of heating their home is installed to avoid potential substandard living conditions during downtime of system or dispute.

Reason: Given the negative experience of 1970‟s district heating systems on some tenants for example in Ballymun, Dublin and Mayfield in Cork.

Motion


Section 3.5.3 Climate Change and Flood Risk


That the City Development Plan provides for a plan to reduce the impact of coastal flooding.

Reason: To ensure viable coastal communities that can survive climate change going forward.

Motion



At the end of CC5, make the following amendment:

“….and liaise and interact with Irish Water to ensure that the risk of flooding due to sub -standard drainage infrastructure is counteracted during the lifetime of the Development Plan”.

Reason: To reduce the risk of flooding in areas like Cabra East, North Strand and East Wall among others due to the lack of proper investment in the water and foul-water infrastructure in the city which has led to the flooding of homes because of the sub-standard quality of the infrastructure currently in place.

Motion



17 September 2015

Chapter 4 - Shape and Structure of the City

Section 4.5 Policies and Objectives


Include the following policy:

"To promote understanding of the city's historical architectural character to facilitate new development which is in harmony with the city's historical spaces and structures."

Reason: This policy is included in the current City Plan (SC30) and has provided valuable guidance regarding modern development in historical areas of the city.

Motion



Include the following objective:

'Encourage architecture which recognises and harmonises with the successful neighbourhoods, local character and the remaining historic fabric of the city."

Reason: The enhancement of local areas.

Motion


Section 4.5.1.1 Approach to the Inner City


Omit the words 'and/or enhancement' from Objective SCO4 so that it reads:

'To undertake a views and prospects study, with the aim of compiling a list of views and prospects for protection which will be integrated with and complement the urban form and structure of the city'.

Reason: The raison d'etre of the study would be to identify views and prospects to be protected -'enhancement' would involve change.

Motion



“That this city council welcome the initiative to develop an active land management strategy for the city (Objective SC03). That the CEO agrees to bring to the City Council any land which is to be added under SCO3, with a report for such inclusion. That any banks of land covered by SCO3, which the local area committee propose to be included, are added to the list. Furthermore, that any development plan for identified land under SC03 be agreed with the local area committee and put out for public consultation prior to it been put to the City Council for adoption”

Reason: To ensure that there is a transparent and democratic process in the inclusion of lands under SCO3 of the development plan and to ensure that any plan to development land under SCO3 go through a process which will allow for the concerns and opinions of both local councillors and the local residents to be heard.

Agreed to refer motion to Planning and International Relations SPC

Motion



17 September 2015


Insert a new objective, SCO5 on page 43: to provide new uses for underused and disused lane ways and back streets in the city centre such as street markets.

Reason: This will help reduce antisocial behaviour and make best use of available space

Motion



That the City Development Plan provides more pedestrian facilities particularly in the city centre including extra seating and lighting and also improvements to footpaths.

Reason: To encourage a more pedestrian friendly city inclusive of the elderly and those with disabilities.

Motion


Section 4.5.1.2 Approach to the Docklands and the Port


Objective SCO5 - To include Ballybough/Clonliffe with North Strand

Reason: To ensure the entire district is included as North Strand in itself is not easily defined, but North Strand/Callybough/Clonliffe is clearly geographically defined.

Motion


Section 4.5.3.1 Urban Density

1059 Cllr. Vincent Jackson

That in-fill developments in historic areas of the city such as Francis Street, Meath Street, Thomas Street Dublin 8 take into consideration the streetscape & new developments match the architecture of the area, older buildings need to be given a new lease of life particularly the upper floors hence we need a flexible approach to sizes in order to allow the street live again in structures built in another age.

Motion


Section 4.5.5 The Public Realm


To add the words “with appropriate seating” to Policy SC17

Reason: Provision of appropriate seating is essential in encouraging walking which is an objective of the Plan.

Motion



17 September 2015


That the Development plan includes a public seating strategy for the city centre.

Reason: To promote usage of the city centre and to facilitate pedestrians.

Motion



That Dublin City Council develops a proper public realm policy on the provision of public seating right across the City it is disappointing that after years of lobbying Dublin is still devoid of seating to any reasonable degree.

Motion


Section Public Toilets


That the City Development Plan improves and develops public toilet and shower facilities in the City as the city is lacking in such facilities.

Motion



On page 174 after SN22 add:

“to provide accessible public toilets and showers if appropriate in locations close to the central business district and in city parks.”

Motion



Insert on page 139: It is the policy of Dublin City Council to provide play equipment and play opportunities for children in locations in addition to our parks, such as public squares and plazas, outside cafés and restaurants and in locations that are attractive to both adults and children.

Reason: to create a more family friendly city.

Motion



17 September 2015


That this DCC Development plan 2016-22 sets out its policy with regard the provision of public lavatories and wash facilities. At present there is very few public amenities of this kind within the DCC administrative area. In other jurisdictions these facilities are common place. If Dublin is to be a true European capital city then it must provide proper public conveniences such as public lavatories and wash houses.

Reason: JC Deacaux and the Dublin Bike scheme and the granting of that scheme was partly due to the fact that the company were to provide public lavatories – this was reneged on and at present there are almost no facilities with regards public lavatories and wash rooms. This is unacceptable for any major capital city whereby the visitors and citizens must rely on the kindness of strangers and business (caf é‟s etc) to allow them use of their bathroom facilities. Needless to say, the city centre streets and laneways are an absolute health hazard, disgrace and akin to an open sewer.

Motion



That this development plan prohibit all advertisement on utility boxes and other such infrastructure throughout the city and where appropriate use relevant art by professional artists to enhance the streetscape or combat graffiti. DublinTown or any such private company wishing to advertise their company or brand themselves on such utility boxes should be subject to the usual application process. At present these adverts by DublinTown create further clutter and visual pollutant and do not enhance a street.

Reason: There is inconsistency here with regards street clutter and advertisement. No other companies (private) are allowed advertise themselves in this manner. The criteria should be very clear and no favouritism should be offered to any private companies. Dublin city council needs to have consistency and be proactive in enforcing the law in this regard. All too often the city council is inactive regarding visual pollutants that do absolutely nothing to enliven a street.

Agreed to refer to the Arts, Culture, Leisure & Community SPC

Motion



That Dublin City Council provide public conveniences on an area basis particularly in tourist areas of the city in order to ensure both citizens & tourists have basic facilities available operation / management to comply with international best practice.

Motion



That Dublin City Council seek to provide a shower facility in one or two locations in the city for both back -pack tourists / homeless persons in order to aid personal hygiene etc / social mobility etc.

Motion



17 September 2015


The council notes that the Chief Executive is to investigate opportunities for the provision of publicly accessible toilets / shower facilities and requests that a report is made available and included in the „consideration by Members of Chief Executive‟s Report‟ (wks 70-82) in order that members can further consider this matter.

Motion




4.5.8 Making Sustainable Neighbourhoods In line with DCC proposals to bring vacant buildings into use, I propose that any vacant DCC residential units be refurbished within a maximum of 12 weeks from time of vacancy.

Reason: To increase the housing supply and maintain the neighbourhood

Motion


Section 4.5.9 Urban Form and Architecture


On page 54 add after “Living City Initiative”:

“The Planning and Development Department shall take a lead role in ensuring that there is greater coordination of the Fire Safety, Building Control, Disability Access, Heritage, Environmental Health, Roads and Traffic and other sections of the Local Authority in order to assist in the implementation of the Living City Initiative.”

Reason: to increase housing supply and cut through red tape and bureaucracy.

Motion



That the City Development Plan includes a strategic plan for dealing with the cities many derelict / vacant sites. This plan should include active land management and be SMART driven in that the plan should be Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Results-focused and Time specific.

Reason: To help revitalise the city and also to help address the issue of homelessness in the city.

Motion



That the city development plan ensures that the façades of new developments are sympathetic with the facades of existing surrounding buildings and structures. A list of materials to be used should be provided with the planning application.

Reason: To ensure that building materials used are appropriate to the area.

Motion



17 September 2015

Chapter 5 - Quality Housing

Section 5.0 Quality Housing


That the City Development plan supports the establishment of a DCC Approved Housing Body to construct additional social houses for the city.

Reason: Such a body can access funding streams currently unavailable to DCC and help solve the housing crisis.

Agreed to refer motion to the Housing SPC.

Agreed to forward information contained in the Chief Executive's Report to the Minister of Environment.

Motion




Development plan proposes that the “nature of some housing regeneration may warrant demolition of existing dwellings before proposals for proposals for new or replacement dwellings are agreed”That this be deleted from Plan and that no development or demolition of existing social housing stock take place without firm targets and commitments re on site replacement in the first phase of any development.

Reason: previous regeneration and PPP plans have resulted in great hardship to vulnerable communities and residents in social housing and in some cases to a loss of overall numbers of social housing stock. Recent experience of PPPs suggests that if market conditions change or the profitability of any development is in question, then the plans may be jettisoned or altered from the original in such a way as to cause severe hardship to vulnerable communities. The Council must not let this happen again and any development must prioritise existing tenant‟s rights.

Motion



The Development Plan should detail specific provisions for increasing access to information about the timing and progress of housing maintenance and regenerations, for residents of DCC housing units. This should be made publicly available and kept updated online.

Reason: Persistent delays in maintenance and regeneration have been compounded by lack of adequate information for residents.

Motion



That the CDP ensures that all new DCC developments and private developments install adequate play areas for young children and teenagers example spaces for football and other sports

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 5.5.1 National and Regional Guidelines and the Housing Strategy


To insert 'at least' in front of '10%' to read:

"In this regard, at least 10% of the units in residential development shall be reserved for the provision of social housing in order to promote tenure diversity and a socially inclusive city '

Reason: We should have AT LEAST 10% of the units in residential development reserved for the provision.

Motion



That no exemption shall be granted to any housing development in terms of its obligation to provide said fixed percentage of that development for social and affordable housing. This shall apply to all developments undertaken in the city and the Council shall not facilitate such an exemption.

Reason: the current housing and accommodation crisis affecting our citizens must be addressed before the any consideration can be given to possible exemptions from the obligations to any new development.

Motion



In addressing the need for “a significant increase in housing output,” DCC states that it will “recognise and facilitate, where appropriate, distinct components which are developing within the housing market…” (DCC, 2015: 57). DCC to detail the precise provisions/safeguards which it has set in place to protect those dependent on social housing from the uncertainties which attach to any joint ventures with the private sector and the vicissitudes of the housing market in general.

Reason: In light of the very serious consequences which unfolded for social housing tenants from previous housing regeneration PPPs, the council needs to explain what measures it will take to insure this is not repeated

Motion



On Page 59 add an additional policy: "to establish an adequately resourced Planning and Implementation Office for each SDRA which shall be directly responsible for implementing the Guidelines and any associated Plans for the respective SDRA"

Reason: to ensure the implantation of the plans.

Agreed to refer motion to the Planning and International Relations SPC

Motion



17 September 2015


Insert in QH3 (page 58) ' at least' before '10% of the units in residential development to reserved for the provision of social housing' to read "In this regard, at least 10% of the units in residential development shall be reserved for the provision of social housing in order to promote tenure diversity and a socially inclusive city'

Reason: so that it is explicitly stated that 10% is the minimum and where appropriate more than 10% of units can preserved fro the provision of social housing

Motion



The Council should commit to ensuring a minimum of 15% of units in every residential development are for social housing, and put in place a monitoring plan to ensure this is delivered. (p.58)

Reason: The under-supply of social housing, as opposed to other kinds, is the key cause of the housing crisis. Private development alone will not solve it.

Motion


Section 5.5.2 Sustainable Residential Areas


To add to 5.5.2 Sustainable Residential Areas as an objective: to establish an adequately resourced Planning and Implementation Office for each SDRA which shall be directly responsible for implementing the Guidelines and any associated Plans for the respective SDRAReason: to ensure accountability particularly with regard to the implementation of the guidelines and any plans for each SDRA

Reason: to ensure accountability particularly with regard to the implementation of the guidelines and any plans for each SDRA

Motion


Section 5.5.4 Quality Housing for All


On page 61 to add after paragraph QH02:

“QH03: to examine the Council‟s own surplus land holdings close to the city centre under 500 sq. m. in floor area that are derelict, underused or surplus to requirements with a view to making such sites available for mixed-use development with retail or offices on the ground floor and housing on the upper floors.”

Reason: to provide housing, improve urban form and combat dereliction.

Motion



17 September 2015

1100 Cllr. Noeleen Reilly

To provide sustainable, secure and safe accommodation for victims of domestic violence who are fleeing their homes. A recent report from Túsla in July 2015 stated there are only 33 refuge places for women and their families in the Dublin Region. This is forcing many victims to remain in the violent home as there are not adequate places in refuges. The upcoming development plan needs to cater for this particular group in our society.

Motion



Whilst the council shall encourage residential use of upper floors, no relaxing of standards that will negatively impact on the living conditions of tenants will be permitted. All such proposals must be presented to elected members for that area where the proposed development is suggested for further discussion.

Reason: while use of upper floors is to be encouraged, the council must be cognisant of the city‟s recent history where many tenants lived in substandard accommodation in upper floors often for decades in a poorly regulated private rented sector. In absence of any safeguards, this situation will return and where tenant‟s rights in the private rented sector continue to remain weak, the council must not permit a lowering of accommodation standards to affect a vulnerable section of the population.

Motion



That the council develops a policy framework to encourage provision of specialised accommodation to meet the needs of the growing number of older people (including those wishing to trade down to smaller more suitable homes) and the needs of people with disabilities.

Reason: To address the needs of an ageing population in the city and also to provide living accommodation for those with disabilities

Motion



That the City Development Plan supports improving the living accommodation/facilities in Labre Park.

Reason: To improve residential amenity in that neighbourhood and improve Traveller accommodation in the Dublin 10 area.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 5.5.5 Good Property Management


QH17 and QHO3 - To include in the "Good property Management" section of the Development Plan a commitment to continue and/or expand the DCC initiated and highly successful intensified inspection programme for private rented accommodation.

Reason: To continue the programme which results in upgraded accommodation.

Agreed to refer motion to the Environment Health Section and Housing SPC

Motion


Section 5.5.7 Houses


QH21 - To include a specific reference to the needs of Children living in apartments e.g playgrounds, unrestricted access to courtyards etc.

Reason: To ensure that children's developmental needs are met.

Motion


Section 5.5.8.Demolition and Reuse of Housing


To insert at the end of QH24: "to pro-actively promote and market the Living City Initiative in Dublin City in order to attract and encourage investment in the city's valuable building fabric within the designated Living City Initiative area. And to ensure the resources and correct procedures are in place to support the Living City Initiative, including issuance of letters of certification and pre-planning consultations to facilitate potential Living City Initiative applicants".

Reason: to get better use out of underused buildings in the city.

Motion



14.8.12 Institutional Land – Z12 Any future development of institutional lands cannot permit a gated or walled in residential aspect Reason: To promote friendly and open neighbourhoods

Motion



17 September 2015


That the Development Plan should include the following:

Executive. Summary volume 2Page 11 under Core Principles and Objectives insert:

To encourage the greater use of existing accommodation in particular over retail and business premises.

Page 18:

The reintroduction of the Financial Contribution Scheme.

Reason: To encourage the refurbishment and use of existing accommodation which is in a derelict state.

Motion


Section 5.5.9 Regeneration


On page 63 add after the Regeneration paragraph:

“All regeneration proposals shall involve a robust process of partnership and collaboration with the affected communities.”

Reason: To empower communities.

Motion



On page 63 add at the bottom of the page:

“Any proposal to demolish buildings as part of a regeneration programme shall assess the embodied carbon that may be lost if buildings are demolished.”

Reason:to tackle climate change.

Motion



17 September 2015


Having noted the number of new social housing units (75) delivered in Thornton Heights (as part of the regeneration of St. Michael‟s Estate); the number of units (100) approved for provision as part of the regeneration of Dolphin House; the number of units (50) proposed as part of the regeneration of St. Teresa‟s Gardens (DCC, 2015: 56) . DCC to detail the net loss of social housing units incurred as a consequence of all housing regeneration programmes pursued in DCC flats complexes since 2000; to indicate how it proposes to replace all social housing units lost: to set out policy objectives to guard against the further displacement of established communities from Dublin‟s inner city

Reason: to provide elected councillors with a proper overview of how the present proposals will affect the stock of social housing and if proposed developments will increase or diminish this stock when conducted in the fashion of past PPP regenerations. To further place in context how the stock of social housing has been affected by past regeneration schemes.

Motion



5.5.9 Regeneration Include the following in QH26 “All regeneration projects must include a genuine, comprehensive and inclusive consultation process with the local community”

Motion



That the Development Plan includes a specific written reference that it is an objective of DCC to upgrade our senior citizen complexes.

Reason: To improve the living standards of residents.

Agreed to refer to Housing SPC

Motion


Section 5.5.10 Traveller Accommodation


That the section on traveller accommodation be rewritten and substantially altered with specific targets for housing units and halting sites and a timeframe for their implementation. That a committee of elected councillors and travellers representative‟s is formed to produce detailed and urgent proposals to deal with the present unacceptable situation.

Reason: the Plan does not adequately address the crisis in traveller accomodation and this is exemplified by the sparse nature of the relevant section of the plan. This would suggest that the Council will not prioritise the accommodation needs of this vulnerable section of our community and this must be changed.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 5.5.11 Homeless Services


That the council draws up a detailed plan for potential sites that might be used for emergency accommodation for homeless citizens and provides all funding necessary to have these available before the winter months. That these sites shall be placed geographically across the city and not just in city centre locations. That council detail how it is supporting the “Homeless Action Plan”; ie what targets and specific accomodation numbers it intends to provide.

Reason: The homeless crisis has continued to worsen and the manner in which it is addressed in the plan is wholly inadequate. Extreme hardship with the onset of winter faces citizens who find themselves homeless, while many will prefer accomodation in areas from which they originally resided. Therefore homeless accomodation site should be placed in across the city to ensure there are easily accessible by people.

Motion



That Dublin City Council seek to develop a number of small homeless facilities in a number of areas around Dublin which seek start to address long term homeless & issues which create the climate of why people become homeless, these facilities should operate in conjunction with organisations such as CDETB which could offer an educational approach away from institutional homelessness which impacts some people.

Motion



P64: To amend QH30 so that instead of "homeless accommodation" it states "...temporary homeless accommodation..."

Reason - To protect residential amenities for homeless people in long term accommodation, such accommodation should be rightfully considered housing and a person's permanent home. Such conditions would not be put on other housing or other people's permanent homes

Motion



To insert the following policy:

Dublin City Council will support and facilitate modular housing to provide a quick response to the current housing crisis, including high quality modular temporary housing.

Reason: To address the housing and homeless crisis in the City.

Motion



17 September 2015

Chapter 6 - City Economy and Enterprise

Section 6.0 City Economy and Enterprise


We welcome the recognition that the City Plan gives to the Human Rights convention and ask how will the principles of Access for All be audited/proofed and implemented in future development of the city?

Motion




That the new 12 High Level Goals that have been developed and agreed by the LECP are included in the City Development Plan.

Reason: These high level goals set out a clear plan and strategy for the city and should be included as policy objectives in the City Development Plan.

Motion


Section 6.5.1 General


That the City Development Plan supports the promotion of the commercial fishing industry in Dublin Port and along the Dublin Coast.

Reason: To effectively utilise the natural topography and support sustainable economic development.

Motion



CEE9 - To replace the description "all-island" with the correct term "all-Ireland".

Reason: The country is called Ireland - it's an island called Ireland. This all-island term is being promoted as some politically correct term and is wrong.

Motion


Section 6.5.2 Offices/Commercial/Employment Space


That the City Development Plan promotes an increase in Business Associations and Chambers of Commerce in the suburbs of the DCC administrative area.

Reason: To promote enterprise in the city and improve consultation between local business, DCC and the community.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 6.5.3 Tourism/Visitors


That the City Development Plan promotes the sport of Mixed Martial Arts, assists MMA organisations get planning licences to stage events and assists large MMA organisations getting licences to stage events in Croke Park/Lansdowne Road.

Reason: To increase sustainable local employment through additional tourism footfall and to promote healthy living and exercise amongst young people.

Motion


Section 6.5.4 Regeneration/Vacant Land/Active Land Management


That the City Development plan supports the prinicipal of an unused sites register.

Reason: To promote sustainable development and allow citizens plan for their communities.

Motion



In relation to appropriate temporary use of vacant land; That the Council will consider both temporary halting sites and emergency accomodation for homeless citizens as possible temporary uses for vacant sites identified.

Reason: neither Traveller accomodation nor the homeless crisis are adequately addressed in this plan; both need immediate temporary measures to alleviate suffering among these vulnerable groups. When consideration is been given to the possible temporary uses of vacant sites/land , the possible use of such lands to address these should take precedence over other areas such as enterprise or cultural uses.

Motion



6.5.4 Regeneration/Vacant Land/Active Land Management

Any suggestion within CEE16 to relax current standards to address vacant lands must be within defined parameters.

Reason: Defined standards will eliminate the risk of circumvention of the intention of the policy.

Motion



17 September 2015


The Plan should include details of a public dialogue on how historically-vacant sites can be used in the public interest.

Reason: The council should lead in opposing the amount of empty sites across the city .

Motion



That all DCC vacant sites be developed and not left derelict for years without development in order to ensure that sustainable development takes place in our City, to reduce urban sprawl and to provide much needed housing close to existing services.

Motion


Section 6.5.5 Employment, Enterprise and Economic Development Sectors


“That the objective of the City Council be to ensure that any jobs created as part of this development plan are viable and quality jobs. That these jobs provide workers with a standard of living and quality of life, that allows them to play a full economic role in the development of the city.”

Reason: To ensure that the citizens employed in the city can contribute to the future development and prosperity of the city.

Agreed to include reference to motion in Draft Development Plan

Motion



That the City Development Plan supports the principle of a Dublin 12 Enterprise Centre located in the Industrial Area between Cashel Road/Clonard Road.

Reason: To provide sustainable local employment and support local enterprise.

Motion



To promote and Facilitate Dublin City as a hub for Social Enterprise and to use that Social enterprise to help address some of the critical needs within the city for example Housing.

Motion



To look at developing hubs of excellence in different areas for example a medical hub in Dublin 8 with a view to generating employment and creating economic growth and to specifically look at regeneration areas.

Motion



17 September 2015


CEE17 - To include in the development plan an objective that a local labour charter be in place for all significant developments and that planning policy includes this requirement as part of the planning process.

Reason: In order that a local employment charter can become part of the planning conditions for major developments

Motion amended to read as follows:

"CEE17 - To include in the development plan an objective that a social labour charter be in place for all significant developments and that planning policy includes this requirement as part of the planning process.

Reason: In order that a local employment charter can become part of the planning conditions for major developments"

Motion



CEE20 (V) : To insert the term „green business‟ in this list.

Reason: to support emerging green business in the City.

Motion


Section 6.5.6 Employment, Enterprise and Economic Development Districts


To promote and facilitate particular regeneration areas in Dublin as destinations for Foreign Direct Investment in order to generate job opportunities and economic growth.

Motion



To look at developing enterprise in regeneration areas not forgetting those outside the Canal areas as has been done in the past for example Dublin 11 and Dublin 9.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section Ballsbridge


Include Objective:

“It is an objective of Dublin City Council to continue to develop Dodder Linear Parks, between Lansdowne Road and Londonbridge, Ballsbridge and Donnybrook and Donnybrook and Milltown and to promote and actively pursue the development of a park in the area known as Scully‟s Field”

Reason: A degree of progress in respect of this objective has been achieved in the lifetime of the DCC Development Plan 2011-17, but it must now be included in the 2016-22 Plan to build on that progress.

Motion


Chapter 7 - Retailing

Section 7.6 Polices and Objectives


To prohibit a concentration of one particular type of shop in a given area for example off licences or chemists while also having regard to competition law.

Reason: Where possible that the development plan supports a variety of different use retail in a given area so that needs of families can be met and also to improve the economic viability of existing shops.

Motion



To look at doing a complete Audit of all Markets in the City and to create and implement a strategy to improve failing markets or those in need of support.

Motion



That elected Members of Dublin City Council welcome the provisions in the Dublin City Development Plan in relation to the control of adult entertainment retail outlets and call of the Government to introduce the necessary legislation to facilitate this provision.

Motion



That elected Members of Dublin City Council welcome the provisions in the Dublin City Development Plan in relation to the control of off-licenses.

Motion



17 September 2015


RD5 - To include a provision that the closure of an off-licence in an area does not automatically confer a right for a replacement.

Reason: To ensure certain areas do not continue to have a proliferation of off -licences.

Motion



6.5.4 Regeneration/Vacant Land/Active Land Management Any suggestion within CEE16 to relax current standards to address vacant lands must be within defined parameters.

Reason: Defined standards will eliminate the risk of circumvention of the intention of the policy.

Motion



That the CDP where possible advise private shop owners in shopping areas comply with planning and by laws when it comes to signage and advertisement‟s on their shop fronts, in order to avoid clutter and unsightly signage which detracts from the quality of our shopping areas

Motion



That the CDP agrees that no planning permission be given for adult Shops close to schools, crèches or residential areas as one needs to ensure the Amenity of residential neighbourhoods is retained by managing the pattern and distribution of such uses.

Motion



7.6 Retail Policies and Objectives:

That this Council strengthens policy RD5 which prohibits the further expansion of off licenses or part off licenses except in areas where a compelling case can be made.

Reason: Between the adoption of the current development plan and December 2014, only three planning applications out of nineteen submitted had been refused. Clearly policy RD10 has not been successful in its intention.

Agreed to analyse motion and for Chief Executive to propose new wording to strengthen Policy RD5.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 7.6.1 Primacy of the City Centre & Retail Core Strategy


RD12: To include a statement that "transport policy will reflect this stated affirmation of the status of the city centre retail core as the premier shopping area in the state and acknowledge the contribution of city centre retail core to the DCC rate base and the overall economy".

Reason: To ensure further protection and promotion of the city centre retail core.

Motion



RD14 - To include active promotion of Irish signage on shopfronts. This policy should be cross referenced to policy CHC22

Reason: To promote the National langue and culture.

Motion


Section 7.6.3 Cruise Shipping and Retail


7.6.3 Cruise Shipping and Retail P83

To amend the following "Areas such as Grafton Street are" to” Areas such as Henry Street and Grafton Street are"

Reason: Henry Street is a closer shopping area to the port and is serviced by the LUAS which runs from the Port to Abbey Street. It is important that as we also have historical sites around Henry Street that we support these and its shopping areas.

Motion


Chapter 8 - Movement and Transport

Section 8.2 Achievements


Delete „at Drumcondra‟ in first paragraph on P.91 and replace with „along the North Strand‟

Reason: Because Newcomen Bridge is on the North Strand not Drumcondra.

Motion



17 September 2015



To add the phrase "within the lifetime of this plan" to MTO8.


Motion



That the CDP urges all public transport server try to increase the service In the City as frequent public transport makes the city more sustainable and Attractive to work, shop and live in and reduces reliance on the private car.

Motion


Section 8.5.1 Integrated Land-Use and Transportation


On page 93 add after the words “Dublin City Centre Transport Study”:

“Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS)”

Reason:to provide up-to-date guidance.

Motion



Insert 2 additional bullets to MT1 on page 93: National Transport Authority's "Permeability Best Practice Guide" and the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets.

Reason: To encourage active transport.

Motion



To remove from MT1: "The National Spatial Strategy".

Reason: this document has been scrapped by the government

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 8.5.2 Promoting Model Change & Active Travel


To include as an Objective (MT0#) in the Development Plan that all quality bus corridors should be available for all traffic during off peak hours, public holidays and weekends.

Planning reason: To improve traffic flow.

Motion



On page 94, add to the end of MT2. "The target based on the canal cordon counts is to raise public transport from 48% of journeys in 2014 to 53% of journeys in 2022, to raise walking from 10% to 15% and to raise cycling from 5% to 12% and to reduce private transport from 36% to 20%”

Motion



The Council notes that this new City Development Plan will reduce car usage in the city and requests that a report is made available on the effects this may have on the retail business sector & Taxi Sector in the city centre. The report is to be made available and included in the „consideration by Members of Chief Executive‟s Report‟ (Wks 70-82) in order that members can further consider this matter.

Roll call vote called (See Appendix D):

9 in favour of the Motion22 against the Motion2 Abstentions

The motion was defeated

Referred to Transport SPC

Motion

This motion was defeated. Refer to SPC

Section 8.5.3 Public Transport


That the City Development Plan supports an increase in Commuter Rail westwards on the Heuston Line.

Reason: To provide sustainable transport options in neighbourhoods that will see an increase in population over the lifetime of the Development Plan.

Motion



17 September 2015


That Dublin City council have an objective in Chapter 8 seeking to ensure that the Dart line at Merrion Road crossing is either moved underground or overground via a suitable overbridge in order to maximise traffic movements through Port Tunnel , East Link Bridge and Strand Road.

Current levels of traffic congestion give rise to unsustainable traffic delays for both commercial and residential traffic. Dublin City council traffic department to initiate a study on possible traffic efficiency gains arising from this proposal for consideration by relevant agencies.

Reason: Improve access / exit to & from Dublin City to & from South east of City.

Motion



Given the ever increasing demand on public transport and the policies wherever possible to curtail car use and facilitate more of the public with public transport that this DCC Dev. Plan incorporates a desire for the creation of a Dublin metropolitan and regions transport police which would give confidence to the many passengers both now and into the future who will be using such a system. The public should not be reliant solely on private policing on public transport such as that which is supplied to the Luas line. We should seek to align ourselves with what takes place in the London transport model and the creation of such a unit within an Garda Siochana would be very welcome by the public.

Reason: it is the norm in any European capital city that there would be a transport police unit. The visibility of an Garda Siochana as a transport police unit whose duty it would be to patrol and police the public transport system would be most welcome and give great confidence to those who are cautions about public transport and criminal behaviour.

Agreed to refer to the Joint Policing Committee

Motion



That the provision of future Luas lines such as the College Green to Lucan via Ballyfermot remain a core strategic objective of Dublin City Council in order to bring urban regeneration / social mobility & offer modern infrastructure for future generations.

Motion



That all Park and Ride facilities include secure storage facilities for bicycles.

Reason: In order that cyclists can avail of Ride facilities

Motion



The Plan should set as a priority the development an effective public transport system for the residents of the city, and as the national transport hub, and reject the privatization of Dublin‟s transport system.

Reason: International evidence shows that publicly provided transport systems maximize use and accessibility.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 8.5.4 Promoting Active Travel: Cycling & Walking


On page 96 add after the paragraph MT8:

“MT9: To provide 30kph speed limits and traffic calmed areas in each of the neighbourhoods shown in the map headed “A City of Neighbourhoods‟ on page 169.”

Reason: to improve sustainability of the city.

Motion



On page 99 add after the paragraph MT017:

“MTO (new): To undertake a footpath audit with a view to ensuring that ensure that all road crossing points are dished, commencing in the central shopping area and extending outwards from the city centre over the course of the Plan‟s duration.”

Reason: to improve accessibility of the city for parents pushing buggies and those with disabilities.

Motion



On page 97 to replace the word “possibilities” in the first sentence of MTO12 and replace with “facilities”,

and

Add the following sentence to MTO12: “”Such measure shall be introduced on the following streets: “Parnell Square South, Nassau Street, Merrion Row, Pearse Street, Granby Row, Pembroke Road (Dublin 2), Stephen‟s Green.”

Reason: to improve cycle facilities.

Motion



On page 99 to add after MTO17:

“MT (new): To provide public drinking fountains in those areas within the city that have a high foot -fall and are frequented by tourists.”

Reason: to improve the attractiveness of walking and the public realm.

Motion



17 September 2015


Remove the phrase "(particularly cyclists)" from the second paragraph about Walking on page 97.

Chief Executive's Recommendation amended to agree with motion and move "particularly cyclists" and to not replace phrase.

Motion



Remove the words "within the city centre" from MTO16.

Reason: this objective should also be pursued outside the city centre.

Motion



Insert into page 97: It will be an objective of Dublin City Council to develop the proposed Santry River cycle and walking route during the lifetime of the plan:

Reason: to improve leisure, commuter and orbital cycling and walking facilities in the city.

Motion



To alter MTO11: To monitor the success of the „dublinbikes‟ scheme and to expand to the entire city, and to work with the three other Dublin councils to expand the scheme across the Dublin region.

Reason to improve sustainable transport across the Dublin region.

Motion



To improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists and reduce the number of 'Rat Runs', the city council should utilise 'Filtered permeability' on as many residential streets as possible.

Reason: Many of our city's residential streets are used as 'Rat-Runs' by non residents during times of heavy traffic. This causes an incredible, and totally unnecessary, loss of amenity to residents, especially their children, who are no longer able to play in the street due to the resultant dangers. The through-traffic also possesses a danger to pedestrians and cyclists using these usually narrow streets.

Filtered permeability has being a notable success in the borough of Hackney in London were residential streets which have had non-resident vehicular traffic "filtered out" are linked to provide what are called "Quiet-ways" which allow pedestrians, school-children and cyclists to traverse the borough away from heavily trafficked streets.

Motion



17 September 2015


MT7 - To add a reference that it is also within the policy that lane reduction cannot take place on main arteries and that alternative cycle route to main roads should be examined.

Reason: To ensure that proposal such as reducing Amiens Street to one lane each way cannot be implemented when there are alternative non- main routes within meters as in this case (Killarney Street, Sean McDermott Street).

Motion



MTO12 - To remove this objective.

Reason: Public safety.

Motion



That the Council should use existing infrastructure such as motorways green strips, green spaces, parks and parklands to link areas, not already connected, by footpath/cycle ways. Example of Beaumount, Santry, Ballymun and Finglas can be connected without the use of existing roads providing safe off road routes for walkers, runners and cyclists, planners can provide additional amenities at reduced cost.

While canals and rivers are being considered for this amenity type, other infrastructure should and can be considered under mixed planning development.

Reason: To increase pedestrian and cycling connections across the city.

Motion



To insert as policy for the city development plan the promotion and facilitation of the S2S cycleway and the north quays cycle way _

Reason: As two key pieces of cycling infrastructure these projects should be explicitly named so that they can be better promoted and facilitated.

Motion



Amend MTO9 to read – “…to create guarded and segregated cycle lanes to prevent incursion of motor transport and confusion between pedestrians and cyclists.

Reason – shared space can be dangerous and difficult for both pedestrians and cyclists and should be actively reduced and minimised to promote safety of everyone.

Motion



17 September 2015


To create a new objective – to promote and facilitate secure cycling parking hangars in local neighbourhoods and as part of existing developments where there is currently an under provision of cycling parking.

Reason - The secure cycle parking hangars trailed by Dublin Beta earlier in the year have been popular and successful. Supporting a wider roll out of such facilities both for existing developments and for communities on existing public spaces will be a benefit to both promoting cycling and the modal shift desired by the development plan and promoting the residential amenity of existing flats and apartments currently with sufficient storage space and promoting the overall amenity of the area.

Motion



Insert after MT08: "to bring forward planning and design of the Santry River Greenway, incorporating a strongly integrative social and community development initiatives.

Reason: The Santry River Greenway is the only orbital greenway in the NTA Cycle Strategy, connecting diverse and disparate parts of the city. It is the only Greenway in the Cycle Strategy yet to be advanced to design stages and may possibly be the most value-adding of all the routes.”

Motion



Insert after MTO8 (page 97): "to bring forward planning and design of the Santry River Greenway, incorporating a strongly integrative social and community development initiatives'.

Reason: The Santry River Greenway is the only orbital greenway in the NTA Cycle Strategy, connecting diverse and disparate parts of the city. It is the only Greenway in the Cycle Strategy yet to be advanced to design stages and may possibly be the most value-adding of all the routes. To ensure the community buy-in and local use of the Greenway each community needs to be recognised and involved in the integration of a variety of amenities and facilities particular to all ages into the final design.

Motion



That the Development Plan includes a specific reference that it is an objective of DCC to ensure the health and safety of pedestrians and school children crossing the carriageway at Marino Mart and in this regard the existing footbridge will be retained.

Reason: To ensure the safety of pedestrians and maintain safe access to bus stops and Fairview Park.

Motion



17 September 2015


To reinsert the following objective: To ensure the completion of the following City cycle routes during the lifetime of this City Development Plan:

Grand Canal Cycle Route

The Sutton to Sandycove Cycle Route

The Dodder Greenway

Motion



That the CDP agrees that rickshaws that use our roads in Dublin City be regulated, to provide all by laws and rules of the road when in Dublin City

Motion


Section 8.5.5 Mobility Management & Travel Planning


To include facilities for EBikes under the heading MTO20.

Reason: Purpose of motion is to clarify that EBikes are included in objective

Motion



That the City Development Plan considers proposals for taxis to use College Green in the future and to look at the possibility of having a permit system so taxis can use College Green going forward.

Reason: A permit system like the one operating in Dublin Airport could cap taxis and not block College Green. Often taxis are the only viable form of public transport accessible to the elderly and people with disabilities.

Agreed to refer to Transportation SPC

Motion



To increase the provision of public dog litter waste disposal facilities that include dispensers of compostable or biodegradable dog litter bags on public streets and parks in the City and to ensure that this waste is treated as organic waste.

Reason: To address the on-going issue of dog litter in the City and to reach the City organic waste recycling targets as outlined in the Eastern-Midlands Waste Management Plan 2015 to 2021.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 8.5.6 Car Parking


To explore the possibility of using Dublin Bus Garages for day time Coach parking under MT025.

Reason: There are a number of Bus garages close to the City centre which tend to be underused during the day and could help provide a resource for Coach parking

Motion



That the City Development Plan supports an increase in the number of car parking spaces provided by park and rides.

Reason: To promote sustainable public transport.

Motion



To amend policy MT11 – to read “to minimise the loss of on street parking, except in cases where parking spaces are being given over to cycle parking”

Reason: facilitation of better and increased cycle parking will contribute to the modal shift in transport desired by the development plan and contribute to more sustainable planning during the life of the plan.

Motion


Section 8.5.7 Road & Bridge Improvements


On page 103 add to the list of new pedestrian bridges the following:

“New pedestrian bridge connecting Fishamble Street and Arran Street East.”


Motion



That the City Development Plan places an emphasis on utilising traffic safety powers & resources under DCC‟s remit including the implementation of road markings and signage in certain instances when possible instead of leaving matters to An Garda Siochana.

Reason: To encourage road safety and utilise local knowledge.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 8.5.8 Traffic Management


That tour bus activity, either private or public services, such as hotel tours and travel agency tours and sightseeing trips, should not impede the activity and running of the city centre public transport infrastructure.

While tourism is important, their business should not impede the commuters of our city.

At present large buses both private and city tours, block commuter buses from getting to their stops and confuse the city travellers as to where to get their bus as it is impeded visually and physically by the parking of large vehicles (buses) run by tour companies (private and/or state run).

A number of suitable locations should be found to co-ordinate and assist this part of the tourist industry in our city.

The Development Plan should help to bring together the interested parties to improve the future organisation for the benefit of tourist and city dweller alike.

Motion



On page 103 to add the words to the sentence in MT027:

“and improve the priority given to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport in the city”

Reason: in the interests of sustainable transport and travel.

Motion



17 September 2015


To perform a root and branch assessment of the traffic junctions in Terenure Village and assess the feasibility of introducing a round-about at the cross-roads instead of traffic lights as a means of calming traffic speeds while at the same time improving overall vehicular through-put.

Rationale:

The current situation at the crossroads in Terenure Village is significantly diminishing the amenity of the village with cars passing though this wide junction from all directions at high speeds in order to 'beat the lights'.There is extensive research showing that round-abouts can significantly decrease the risk of dangerous collisions while at the same time, albeit counter-intuitively, improve overall traffic flows.

European Commission - Road Safetyhttp://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/specialist/knowledge/road/getting_initial_safety_design_principles_right/junctions_en.htmConverting junctions to roundabouts can improve safety and traffic flow. Roundabouts can contribute to road safety in the following waysConflict points between the traffic streams are theoretically reducedRoads users entering the roundabout have to yield to road users already in the roundabout, thus they are forced to observe traffic at the roundabout more carefullyAll traffic comes from one directionTurns (against on-coming traffic) are eliminatedSpeeds are reduced, as drivers have to drive around a traffic island located in the middle of a junction(Elvik, R. and Vaa, T. (2004) The Handbook of Road Safety Measures.Elsevier)

Motion



MTO32 - To include a local communities as a further stakeholder to be consultation with in respect of this objective.

Reason: To ensure local communities are involved in the consultation process

Motion



MTO35 - To include the existing traffic layout at the North Strand Road/Spring Garden Street/ Annesley Place junction either with this objective or separately.

Reason: To try to resolve the ongoing traffic management/pedestrian issue at this junction

Motion



17 September 2015


P103: To insert the following objective:

To include the provision of temporary bike parking facilities at all sporting and significant cultural events, working with relevant transport authorities.

Reason: To ensure the provision sustainable transport solutions for significant events in the city.

Motion


Section 8.5.9 Environmental and Road Safety Impacts of Traffic


To amend MTO37 from

"To implement best practice in road design as contained in statutory guidance and in the DMURS with a focus on place-making and permeability (for example, by avoiding long walls alongside roads) in order to create street layouts that are suited to all users, including pedestrians and cyclists."

to

"To implement best practice in road design as contained in statutory guidance and in the DMURS with a focus on place-making and permeability (for example, by avoiding long walls alongside roads), a multidisciplinary approach, the idea of self-regulating streets and an area wide approach in order to create street layouts that are suited to all users, including pedestrians and cyclists. DMURS is mandatory for all road schemes, except bridge structures".

Reason: to create street layouts that are suited to all users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

Motion


Section 8.5.10 Dublin Port Tunnel Structural Safety


MT19 - To include in this policy a requirement for Dublin Port Tunnel administration to give adequate advance notification of tunnel closures.

Reason: The public should be notified in advance of all planned closure of the tunnel given the effect of such closures in the East Wall/North Wall/North Strand areas as well as to commuters.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 8.5.11 Accessibility for All


On page 105 add after MTO40:

“To improve pedestrian facilities in the city by reducing the amount of left-turn filter lanes in the inner city over the course of the plan by 20%”


Motion



That the City Development Plan promotes transport modes that assist people with disabilities, particular with regard to sustainable movement, such as walking and to make Dublin a more friendly city to walk in if a citizen has a disability.

Motion



That the council recognises that the City Plan acts positively to the Human Rights convention and the principles of “Access for All” be audited/proofed and implemented in future development of the city.

Reason: Planning should be clear and fair and actions taken that may affect the rights of access for all citizens of the region should be considered and implemented at all times.

Motion


Chapter 9 - Sustainable Environmental Infrastructure

Section 9.3 Challenges


AAddition of „Sub-standard drainage infrastructure‟ to the list of „main challenges in flooding‟ on P.111

Reason: Substantial areas of the City are at risk of flooding caused by a sub-standard drainage infrastructure and this should be recognised by the Development Plan.

Motion



1228 Cllr. Naoise Ó Muirí

That the new Development Plan promotes the use of Low-Carbon Cem III/A cement or equivalent in the built environment.

Reason:The use of CEM III/A cement or equivalent reduces the carbon footprint of concrete by up to 60% and also has a number of other inherent advantages including strength, durability and colour.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 9.5.1 Water Supply & Wastewater


In the building of the Waste Water Treatment plant and the subsequent undersea tunnel that all materials extracted from that tunnel be disposed of in an appropriate manner and not dumped, as proposed in the original planning, into Dublin Bay.

Reason: Dublin bay is a Unesco world heritage site and is enjoyed by all the citizens of the city and indeed the state and visitors alike. It is used for much sporting activity and leisure such as boating, fishing and subaqua diving. It is a treasured asset. It should be a condition of the DCC Development plan to discontinue disposing of any waste materials such as the materials from the build of the waste water tunnel into the bay. That appropriate and alternative deposit sites be found such as disused quarries.

Motion



Addition of „North Docklands Sewerage Scheme‟ to list detailed in SI2 on P.113

Reason: These works will see the connecting of the new Pumping Station in Spencer Dock with the existing facility on East Road which is no longer fit for purpose.

Motion


Section 9.5.3 Flood Management


That the City Development Plan recognises that the river Camac and its tributaries in Bluebell are prone to flooding and to only allow development if it does not interfere with the natural drainage in the area.

Motion



Amend Policy SI11:

“To put in place adequate measures to protect the integrity of the existing Flood Defence Infrastructure in Dublin City Council‟s ownership and identified in the Strategic Flood Risk assessment and to ensure that new developments do not have the effect of reducing the effectiveness or integrity of any existing or new flood defence infrastructure and that flood defence infrastructure has regard also to nature conservation, open space and amenity issues”

Reason: This amendment will ensure that due consideration is given to the issue of protecting existing habitat and amenity, that implicitly arises in the construction of flood defences on rivers, canals and coastline.

Motion



17 September 2015



Insert new policy in section 9.5.3 Flood Management: To facilitate consultation with local communities and other relevant stakeholders during the implementation of the recommendations of the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment.

Reason: The involvement and support of local communities when large scale changes are planned to their environment when installing flood defences is vital. Effective communication and consultation will ensure the recommendations are implemented without delay or controversy.

Motion




Insert new policy in section 9.5.3 Flood Management: To protect and preserve existing public amenities and green spaces insofar as is practicable while implementing the recommendations of the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment.

Reason: Local amenities and green spaces have significant importance for local communities and they should not be unduly impacted beyond the minimum necessary level when flood defences are being installed.

Motion



That it is incorporated into the city development plan that full and meaningful public consultation is to be carried out when flood prevention options have been drawn up to protect the seafront at Clontarf. These flood prevention measures should protect the area from flooding and also preserve the amenity for the good of the greater Dublin area.

Reason: In order to emphasise the role public consultation has in good planning.

Motion


Section 9.5.4 Surface Water Drainage and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)


That the City Development Plan promotes a drainage plan for the City in light of an increase in extreme weather/global warming.

Reason: To protect communities against flooding along rivers and against artificial flooding due to over -development or poor drainage along roads/paths.

Motion



17 September 2015


To amend 16.2.1 Design principals to read “New public spaces must incorporate Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDS) in their design.

Reason:This would change the above sentence from “should” to “must” to provide for better planning, clearer rules promoting SUDS and reducing flood risk.

Motion


Section 9.5.5 Waste Management


To liaise in conjunction with adjoining local authorities to avoid the over supply and over location of waste management facilities in West Dublin as per zoning maps D and G.

AND

To ensure that all waste management providers comply with the protocols and/or bye laws for waste collection schedules and that waste management companies adhere to the days and times given to residents for waste collection.

AND

That all waste management companies be obliged to weight the lids of the green / recycling waste material bin in the interest of proper waste management and ensuring less litter.

Noted: Abstention - Cllr. Kieran Binchy

Motion



That the council to liaise in conjunction with adjoining local authorities to avoid the over-supply and over location of waste management facilities in West Dublin as per zoning maps D and G.

From a planning perspective to limit and reduce the clumping of one type of industry type such as waste services to one area, creating a balanced service from industry across the region.

Motion




Amend SI016 as follows: To require the provision of adequately sized recycling facilities in new commercial and large-scale residential developments, where appropriate.

Reason: The provision of adequately sized recycling facilities should be a requirement and not just an ideal.

Motion



17 September 2015


That this development plan remove the bring centre from the Milltown road area and places it in a much more appropriate setting where it is not causing a noise and traffic nuisance to local residents.

Reason: it is important that we get opportunity to recycle our waste and bring centres and services are a very important part of that function, however, in many incidences these bring centres were merely adhoc and simply placed on DCC lands without proper consideration or planning with regard to community and residents around them. In recent years within the south east area there has been an enormous amount of complaint from residents with regard to the noise and the huge activities that take place around bring centres. With more and more people using the bring centre not just as a way of recycling but as a way of saving money the residents at the Milltown road are having to, certainly over holiday periods (Christmas etc) leave their homes. Many bring centres like Milltown can simply become unmanaged dumping grounds. While charitable organizations benefit from the revenues that come off the product from the Bring Centres, much more planning and scrutinizing needs to take place here.

Motion



Waste: P120: To include the following policy:

That all public bins on public streets and in parks will provide for the source separation of general waste, mixed dry recyclables and organic / food waste.

Reason: to support policies SI18 and SI19 and to help reach the Dublin City recycling targets as outlined in the Eastern-Midlands Waste Management Plan 2015 to 2021.

Motion




To actively support the roll out of domestic organic / food waste facilities in the City.

Reason: To support policies SI18 and SI19 and to help reach the Dublin City organic waste recycling targets as outlined in the Eastern-Midlands Waste Management Plan 2015 to 2021.

Motion



To ensure that all commercial producers of food waste in the City provide the necessary infrastructure for the separation of food waste.

Reason: to maximise the recycling of food waste in the City and to ensure full compliance with Food Waste regulations.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 9.5.7 Noise Pollution


That this development plan is steadfast with regards the issues around noise pollution and seeks to enshrine the rights of apartment owners and tenants and residents to the enjoyment of their homes within the city area free from the interference of noise. To that effect DCC will seek a higher standard of sound proofing and will encourage proactive enforcement of the noise pollutant act within the city centre area.

Reason: While there are a lot more people wishing to live within the city once they are resident in the City centre they are constantly inundated with noise pollution – from traffic, loud music emanating from Bars and restaurants and extraction fans and air ducts etc. There doesn‟t seem to be any proactive enforcement with regards noisy public house venues and there seems to be almost no standard of soundproofing. The recent bylaws in relation to busking went so far and have made a huge difference but all you have to do is imagine living over a bar, restaurant or even café. Equally it is important that we curtail amplification in street performances and ban it outright except in exceptional circumstances. Part of the living city initiative should be a peaceful enjoyable city free from excessive noise and more public campaign should be used to highlight this.

Motion


Section 9.5.10.1 Smart Dublin Framework


On page 123 add the bottom of the pages as part of the “Smart Dublin Framework”:

“A Smart City also means social inclusion. A key focus of smart city measures shall be to to improve the lives of children, young people, women, elderly persons, families,artists, researchers, and persons with special needs.”

Reason: to ensure that smart city measures cater for diversity.

Motion


Section 9.5.12 Energy Facilities


That the City Development Plan promotes wave energy along the Dublin Coastline, as long as it does not interfere with Dublin Bay or any designated coastal biospheres.

Reason: To promote Green Energy and reduce carbon emissions.

Motion



17 September 2015

Chapter 10 - Green Infrastructure, Open Space and Recreation

Section 10.0 Green Infrastructure, Open Space and Recreation


That the City Development Plan supports proposals to site allotments on the site of the Old Community Centre Bluebell.

Reason: To increase residential amenity and to promote community greening in the Bluebell area.


"That the City Development Plan supports proposals to site allotments on the site of the Old Community Centre Bluebell, while also retaining the ABC Hall Building.

Reason: To increase residential amenity and to promote community greening in the Bluebell area."

Motion




Insert on page 132: It is the policy of Dublin City Council to favour low or no fencing around our parks.

Reason: to increase overlooking and passive surveillance and encourage usage of our parks.

Motion


Section 10.5.1 Green Infrastructure


To add the words to G13 ( Page 132) “It shall be a particular objective of Dublin City Council to develop a linear park along the River Dodder at the area known as Scully‟s Field between Clonskeagh and Milltown”

Reason: This has been an objective of previous Development Plans and should still remain as a specific objective.

Motion



Amend Policy GI04:

“ To improve pedestrian and cycle access routes to strategic level amenities while ensuring that ecosystem functions and existing amenity uses are not compromised and existing biodiversity and heritage is protected and enhanced”

Reason: To safeguard the protection of existing character, amenity, habitat and heritage in new access proposals.

Motion



17 September 2015


Insert on page 132: It is the policy of Dublin City Council to do an audit of green infrastructure around the city and to to provide green infrastructure in parts of the city that are underserved.

Reason: to provide adequate green infrastructure for all communities

Motion



Insert on page 132: It is the policy of Dublin City Council to allow permeability through our green infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.

Reason to promote active travel within our cities and encourage greater use of our green infrastructure.


"Insert on page 132: It is the policy of Dublin City Council to encourage permeability through our green infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.

Reason to promote active travel within our cities and encourage greater use of our green infrastructure."

Motion


1255 Cllr. Jane Horgan-Jones, Cllr. Dermot Lacey, Cllr. Andrew

Montague, Cllr. Rebecca Moynihan

Insert “It is a policy of Dublin City Council that all private developments should ensure that the green open space should be accessible to the public” Page 132.

Reason: To ensure public access to green infrastructure of the city.

Motion



To insert as an objective in Green Infrastructure that states it is a policy of Dublin City Council “To support on a phased basis provision of dog runs in all parks”

Reason - to allow dogs exercise without reducing the amenity of other parks users as currently happens in many parks across the city.

Motion



17 September 2015


To insert a new policy “ cyclepaths and cycle ways will where appropriate have installed “green wave” lights

Reason: to promote cycling and the promote the modal shift desired under the plan, making a more sustainable city

Motion


Section 10.5.3 Park and Open Spaces


Objective GIO11 should be a Policy instead of an Objective:

'To promote the development of soft landscaping in public open spaces, where feasible, in accordance with the principles of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems'.

Reason: It is considered important enough to be a Policy (GC17) in the current City Plan and it should remain so.

Motion



To re-purpose part or all of the site behind the old Town Hall in Rathmines, currently being used by DCC for waste collection, to a civic space with the capacity for a regular market, e.g. fruit/flower/vegetable and convert the existing buildings into retail space. This would also serve to increase pedestrian permeability between Rathmines Village and Mount Pleasant Ave and on to Ranelagh.

Reason: Given the site's proximity to dense residential and commercial areas it is currently under -utilised for purposes (Waste management and vehicle storage) which could easily moved to a site with less demand. Using this land as a commercial/civic space would not only improve the amenity for the local area but would also be a source of revenue for the city from commercial units/market stalls.

Motion



That the City Development Plan promotes and supports additional community gardens, allotments and rooftop gardens.

Reason: To improve biodiversity and community facilities.

Motion



17 September 2015


On page 135 add the following objective after GI014:

“GI015: to increase the city‟s resilience by promoting food growing within the city limits in private gardens and where appropriate in public open spaces using allotments or community gardens and to facilitate the use of greenhouses, polytunnels or geodesic domes to increase outputs.”

Reason: to increase the city‟s resilience by reducing energy use and transport.

Motion




Moynihan

GIO10 to delete a phased basis page 135.

Reason: To support green infrastructure on the city.

Motion



That this Development Plan includes the full reinstatement of the Wolfe Tone Park at Jervis Street in keeping with its vision for enhancement of public space, public parks and amenities.

Reason: Over the past 20ty odd years this area at Jervis Street has become nothing short of an absolute disgrace. The former park, church and graveyard were simply dismantled by DCC in an unthought out effort to deal with anti-social behaviour. This park and its graveyard were as much part of Dublin heritage and culture as St Stephens Green or Merrion Square. This unique site and park is synonymous with Wolfe Tone and his family and the united Irishmen. It is set in a busy business district where there is very little respite or quiet and almost no green space. The residents and the business, and indeed the customers and shoppers have over the years lobbied and demanded to have this park reinstated in all its beauty. The way to combat anti-social behaviour is never to allow them to erode our environment. With the 2016 commemorations around the corner and indeed the decade of commemorations now started it is high time we looked to facilitating our citizens by giving them back their park and indeed enshrining the memory of Theobold Wolfe Tone and his united Irishmen.

Motion



As the Economy improves can we in Dublin City Council ensure some of the sites developed over the past few years into allotment sites are retained for this valuable purpose not-withstanding the urgent need to release development land these sites are little green oasis‟s in a sea of concrete.

Motion



17 September 2015


To insert as an objective stating the design of public spaces must include adequate waste management facilities, preferable providing for source separation of waste and recyclables.

Reason: to facilitate source separation of waste and to increase recycling and reduce litter in public spaces, increasing the public amenity of the space and the overall sustainability of the city

Motion



That the CDP adopt a policy to develop our parks in a friendly space andthat the parks be protected by CCTV and a ranger unit be set up secure our parks example: Croppy Acres in Dublin 7 so as to ensure the city parks are safe and secure places which people of all ages can enjoy.

Motion


Section 10.5.4 Rivers, Canals and the Coastline


Retain Objective GC024 from the current City Plan:

'To establish, where feasible, river corridors, free from development, along all significant watercourses in the city.'

Reason: For the protection of natural amenities where possible

Motion



Amend Policy GI14:

“To protect, maintain and improve the unique natural character and ecological value of all rivers within and forming boundaries to the administrative area of Dublin City Council, in accordance with the Eastern River Basin District management plan”

Reason: To strengthen the protection of the natural environment of the rivers.

Motion



17 September 2015


Amend Policy GI15:

“To develop sustainable coastal, estuarine, canal and riverine recreational amenities to enhance appreciation of coastal natural assets in a manner that protects, maintains and enhances the existing environment”

Reason: The wording “that ensures that any adverse environmental effects are avoided, remedied or mitigated” is inadequate in that the first priority should be to ensure that the development of amenities to appreciate natural assets should not damage those very assets. The wording implies that it is acceptable to merely state damage is unavoidable and offer mitigation (very difficult to enforce), without justification.

Motion



Include Objective:

“To support and promote the development of a strategy for the restoration of the 19th century (and earlier) stone retaining walls and weirs of the Dodder River, and for the preservation of associated infrastructure such as millraces, as part of a defined strategy of conservation of the extensive industrial heritage of the river”.

Reason: This Objective is imperative to address these initial conservation measures, given that the theme for Heritage in 2016 is that of Industrial Heritage, and given the potential for the development of Heritage Trails along the Dodder, for education and for Tourism. These walls and weirs are not just of heritage interest, but are a significant visual amenity, and have ongoing practical functions, such as flood protection and the enhancement of angling. This heritage, in combination with the natural river environment, forms a unique resource that stretches from the reservoirs at Bohernabreena to the protected structure of Ringsend Bridge, and must be conserved as much as possible for future generations.

Motion



Include Objective:

“To establish, where feasible, river corridors, free from development, along all significant watercourses in the city”

Reason: This objective is necessary to counteract the unremitting pressure for development along the river corridors in the city.

Motion



17 September 2015


Include Objective:

“For the river Dodder:

“To develop a framework plan to conserve and improve the area along the Dodder between Ringsend and Orwell Bridge (Waldron‟s Bridge).

To take into public ownership/create Rights of Way along and across the Dodder at key points and to maintain existing bridges for pedestrians and cycle traffic, Subject to funding and protection of visual amenity, habitat and heritage, new additional bridges may be considered.

To ensure that lands adjoining the Dodder river and zoned Z9 shall be the subject of a specific site objective for their incorporation into a linear park along the Dodder river and as part of the Dodder Linear Riverwalk

To secure maximum public access and ownership of the walkway along the Dodder river within the city area and to maximise co-operation with the relevant adjoining local authorities towards preparing and then implementing a River access, Improvement plan and Environmental Management Plan for the entire length of the river.” .

Reason: A degree of progress in respect of this objective has been achieved in the lifetime of the DCC Development Plan 2011-17, but it must now be included in the 2016-22 Plan to build on that progress

Motion



That the City Development Plan supports sustainable angling in Dublin's canals and rivers for the benefit of communities and businesses.

Reason: To promote sustainable tourism in all parts of the City and to effectively utilise all green space in the City.

Motion



To create a new GIO15 on P. 135 as follows:

To implement a Conservation Plan for Wolfe Tone Park that would include the reinstatement of the lawn and old railings.

Reason: The Square has been neglected and mismanaged since the redevelopment of the space in 2001 and the removal of the lawn in 2006. Wolfe Tone Park should be restored to its previous condition for the benefit of local residents and visitors to the area.

Motion



17 September 2015


That Dublin City Council seek to ensure the potential of the Royal & Grand Canals are developed in co -operation with Waterways Ireland in order that they deliver their potential benefit for urban re-generation with boating, fishing, tourist potential, walk-ways, cycle ways etc.

Motion


Section 10.5.5 Dublin Bay


GIO18 - To replace the starting phrase from "To upgrade visitor facilities..." to "To promote and upgrade visitor facilities...."

Reason: To ensure public awareness of this excellent facility.

Motion


Section 10.5.8 Sport, Recreation and Play


Recognising the lack of adequate multi pitch sporting facilities in the Dublin 8 area in particular, we are committed to providing a multi-purpose sports facility for residents of the south west inner city" as an objective on Page 139.

Reason: To provide sports and recreation space in the high density inner south west inner city which currently lacks such a facility.

Motion



That the City Development Plan supports the improvement of Soccer facilities in the City in light of the fact Dublin is hosting 4 games for Euro 2020.

Reason: To improve leisure facilities for the city and get a community gain from hosting the championships.

Motion



That the City Development Plan promotes watersports and sustainable recreation along the river Liffey.

Reason: To improve residential amenity, promote a healthy lifestyle and improve tourism all along the river in the DCC administrative area.

Motion



17 September 2015


That the City Develoment Plan supports the improvement of facilities for Rugby Union in light of the fact the City may host several games of the 2023 Rugby Union World Cup.

Reason: Improve sporting facilities in the city and to plan ahead in the event Ireland is awarded the rights to host the event.

Motion



That the City Development Plan promotes competition fishing in the DCC area.

Reason: To support and improve the viability and increase usage of inland waterways and the sea.

Motion



On page 140 after GI032 add:

“GI032 To encourage children‟s outdoor freedom by providing area wide traffic calming and pedestrian and cycle improvements that cater for the needs of children.”

Reason: To provide for the needs of children.

Motion



That Dublin City Council look upon the possibility of providing various sites around each of the 5 Areas of Dublin to allow Carnivals / Circuses etc call on an annual / bi-annual basis these artistic groups animate people with colour variety however due to lack of site availability many now by-pass the City Areas.

Motion



That Dublin City Council seeks to ensure that various sites are retained for new & emerging activities which are creating difficulties in communities such as scrambler & quad bikes & look upon international best practice on home others have addressed these issues.

Reason: Many working class areas of the City are now seeing that parks / open spaces no go areas with illegal use of Scrambler Bikes, Quad Bikes the designation of some limited lands will at least offer some alternative and offer the possibility of some regulation of the emerging issue.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section Phoenix Park


Include the objective:

'To protect and conserve the historic landscape of the Phoenix Park and its archaeological, architectural and natural heritage whilst facilitating visitor access, education and interpretation, facilitating the sustainable use of the park's resources for recreation and other appropriate activities, encouraging research and maintaining its sense of peace and tranquillity.'

Reason: It is included as an objective (GC06) in the current City Plan and it should remain so.

Motion



That the City Development Plan supports the construction of a train station in Inchicore on the Heuston line, which can capitalise on the opening of the Phoenix Park Rail tunnel and an increase of services on the Heuston line. This can be built near the CIE Works/Railway Estate.

Reason: To increase commuter options and sustainable transport for communities in Inchicore, Kilmainham and Lower Ballyfermot.

Motion


Chapter 11 - Culture and Heritage

Section 11.0 Culture and Heritage


To dedicate a small corner of Herzog Park, Rathgar to a space for a Holocaust memorial.

Reason: It would be appropriate given the name of the park and its location at the heart of our Jewish community in the Rathgar/Terenure area.

Motion


Section 11.1.4 Strategic Approach

1560 Cllr. Frank Kennedy

This City Council agrees that 148 - 156 Leeson Street Upper together with proximate streets in the environs as deemed appropriate be added to those areas at Chapter 11.1.4 of the Draft Plan for the purpose of consideration for designation as an Architectural Conservation Area, and this City Council indicates its approval of the designation of this area as an Architectural Conservation Area.

Reason: This block of houses at Leeson Street Upper together with its environs is an area of special character and architectural interest worthy of preservation. It is an area of architectural distinction and ACA status will help to preserve and enhance it for future generations.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 11.1.5 Policies and Objectives


Retain the following wording from the current Development Plan (Par.17.10.5)

"The re-use of older buildings of significance is a central element in the conservation of the built heritage of the city and important to the achievement of sustainability. In assessing applications to demolish older buildings which are not protected, the planning authority will actively seek the retention and re -use of buildings/structures of historic, architectural, cultural, artistic and/or local interest or buildings which make a positive contribution to the character and identity of streetscapes and the sustainable development of the city."

Reason: For sustainability and conservation reasons

Motion


Section 11.1.5.3 Protected Structures - Policy Application


It is the policy of Dublin City Council to proactively encourage the use of under-utilised, or vacant protected structures and older buildings and to offer advice and assistance on how to bring structures back into use while meeting all required standards.

Reason: To bring protected structures back into use.

Motion


Section 11.1.5.4 Architectural Conservation Areas & Conservations Areas


That all National Monuments in Bluebell such as Bluebell Cemetery and the old Drimnagh Parish Church on the same site be declared a zone of archaeological interest.

Reason: To protect the heritage of the area.

Motion



That the terms of the ACA as previously agreed be incorporated fully into the Draft Development Plan in relation to Mount Eden Road.

Reason: The Draft Development Plan and the fact the flawed ACA map apparently remains notwithstanding the fact that it was very clearly agreed to be amended to ensure it was fully in line with both the text of the ACA & the explicitly expressed wishes of the residents to Mt Eden Road. It appears that it has not been corrected to cover the road in its entirety as was committed to and excludes a significant stretch of the road.

Motion



17 September 2015


To amend the draft Dublin City Development Plan so that the text of the Mount Eden Road Architectural Conservation Area reflects the text of the draft ACA

Reason: to reflect the text as drafted and to ensure that the architectural integrity of the area is respected.

Motion



Retain Policy FC46 of the current Development Plan “To protect and enhance the civic design of Dublin‟s quays, squares and historic public spaces”

Reason: These areas are key to Dublin's identity

Motion



Reinstate Policy FC26 from the current Development Plan:

„To protect and conserve the city‟s cultural and built heritage; sustaining its unique significance, fabric and character to ensure its survival for future generations‟

Reason: Our culture and built heritage needs protection into the future.

Motion



Retain Policy FC48 from the current Development Plan

"To conserve the unique character of Dublin's Historic Villages and promote conservation of their architectural features and streetscapes by assessment, research, community consultation and appropriate designations and protection policies."

Reason: Dublin's Historic Villages are unique and deserve special care

Motions 1309,1310 and 1311 group together

Cllr. Paul McAuliffe's abstension noted

Motion



17 September 2015


Retain Policy FC53 from the current Development Plan " To protect traditional pitch-roof forms in historic streetscapes".

Reason: The introduction of inappropriate roof forms can have a very negative impact



Motion


Section 11.1.5.6 Conservation Area - Policy Application


On page 151 add after CHC08:

“CHC09 The city shall over time add all buildings of Regional Importance or higher from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage on to the list of Protected Structures unless there are compelling reasons for not doing so.”

Reason: to safeguard our heritage.



Motion


Section 11.1.5.7 Demolition of Protected Structures and Buildings in Architectural

Conservation Areas


Retain the following wording from the current Development Plan in relation to Protected Structures (Para17.10.2).

“The planning authority will seek to retain the traditional proportionate relationship in scale between buildings, their returns, gardens and mews structures and shall also seek to retain gardens and mature trees (those in good condition) which contribute to the character of a protected structure, as soft landscape”.

Reason: For sustainability and conservation reasons.

Motion


Section 11.1.5.11 Trees in Architectural Conservation Areas


CHC09 and CHC15 - To omit the words To examine/investigate the feasibility of establishing a (dedicated) Museum of Dublin and to replace with "To establish a (dedicated) Museum of Dublin.

Reason: We need to commit to the Museum and the feasibility study should be part of the process.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 11.1.5.13 Preservation of Zones of Archaeological Interest and Industrial Heritage


Retain Policy FC27 from the current Development Plan "To seek the preservation of the built heritage of the city that makes a positive contribution to the character, appearance and quality of local streetscapes and the sustainable development of the city”

REASON: Large tracts of the city have significant built heritage that defines the character of the area but does not have any special protection. This policy seeks to at least preserve it.

Motion



Retain Policy FC28 from the current Development Plan“It is the policy of Dublin City Council: To continue to protect our built heritage, and development proposals affecting the built heritage will be assessed in accordance with the DoEHLG document “Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities, 2004”

Reason: For the protection of the built heritage

Motion


Section 11.1.5.14 Monument Protection



“To maintain and enhance the potential of protected structures and other buildings of architectural/historical merit to contribute to the cultural character and identity of the place, including identifying appropriate viable contemporary uses.”

REASON: to acknowledge the contribution that can be made by buildings of merit to the character and identity of areas of the city and to facilitate new uses for them.

Motion


Section 11.1.5.15 Industrial Heritage


To add the words to CHC09 point 11 Page 157 “and to deliver at least one such facility in a North side cemetery and one in a South side cemetery”.

Reason: The aim is to set a quantifiable and achievable target which is good planning.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 11.1.5.16 City Heritage Plan


To insert the words “The Little Museum of Dublin” after the words “National Cultural Institutions” to CHC15.

Reason: In recognition of the undoubted experience and expertise of that Institution in developing a Museum for Dublin.

Motion



CHC12 To include the words "and promote" after "To support...

Reason: Support and promotion needed.

Motion



CHCO15 - To include the words "and other events directly associated with the attainment of Independence from Britain"

Reason: To ensure a primary focus on Irish centenary events.

Motion


Section 11.2.5.2 Protecting and Enhancing Dublin City's Cultural Assets



Moynihan

That Dublin City Council have a specific designation of a „cultural building‟ which will require a change of use permission if used for another purpose.

Reason: To protect the cultural infrastructure of the city.

Motion



In keeping with the continuity of the SDZ Docklands plan that DCC incorporate and facilitate the building of a best practice dance theatre with state of the art facilities to complete part of the cultural provision of providing such amenities.

Reason: Dance is en par with all the other artforms – music, theatre, poetry, visual arts, and while we provide studio space and rehearsal space Dance companies from home and abroad have to rely on the lend of the hall/theatre spaces which are often inadequate and hinder performances as well as creating limitations on the kind of dance works that can be presented both at home and abroad. The building of a specific dance theatre would recognise Irish dance as the artform that it is and acknowledge once and for all the global significance of Irish dance in particular and avail of the opportunities in this growing sector.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 11.2.5.3 Cultural Hubs and Quarters

1328 Cllr. Mary Freehill, Cllr. Rebecca Moynihan

That the Draft Dublin Development Plan recognizes the status and role of Dublin as a UNESCO City of Literature and member of the Creative Cities network and supports its vision that Dublin prospers as a “A City of Words” where reading, writing and storytelling are daily experiences embedded in the cultural life of the city, its citizens and its visitors.

This vision will be supported by new opportunities in the provision of cultural infrastructure and programming during the life of this plan. “

"The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was created in 2004 to promote cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. The 69 cities which currently make up this network work together towards a common objective : placing creativity and cultural industries at the heart of their development plans at the local level and co-operating actively at the international level."

A number of significant developments in the Literature field will take place in Dublin in the coming years, the DCC led Parnell Square Cultural Quarter , the "Ulysses House" project at Newman House ( a joint venture between UCD, Failte Ireland and the National library ) which uses the "City of Words" tag created by the UNESCO City of Literature office and Trinity College in partnership with ILE, the Irish Literature Exchange have announced an initiative to transform a house on Merrion Square into a Centre for Literary Translation, Poetry Ireland is also seeking to develop a Poetry centre in Dublin.

All good developments which Dublin City should welcome and encourage.

Chief Executive's Recommendation amended to replace the word 'citizen' with 'residents'. Amendment as follows:

"Insert new bullet point (11.2.4 The Strategic Approach, bullets), as follows:

Assist Dublin UNESCO City of Literature’s ambition to support, animate and develop the designation in the interest of the residents and visitors to Dublin."

Motion


Section 11.2.5.5 Culture in the Public Domain


Include 'Marsh's Library' in the Figure on pg.163 'Main Cultural Attractions'.

Reason: In recognition of the fact that it is such.

Motion



CHCO23 - To specifically include Mount Street Bridge, the Mendicity Institute and North King Street on the trail.

Reason: To reflect the importance of these specific locations in the Easter Rising.

Motion



17 September 2015


Main Cultural Attractions P 163

In noting the many sites in the Dublin South Central area I feel that the following sites should be added to this. Richmond Barracks and Goldenbridge Graveyard

Reason: Over the next 12 months these 2 sites will form a very important part of the attraction in DSC. The sites will be linked in with Kilmainham Gaol.

Motion


Section Moore Street


CHC16 - That this Policy should be amended to read "To co-operate, facilitate and work with the Office of Public Works in its presentation of the National Monument at 14-17 Moore Street on a joint venture basis".

Reason: To ensure the best presentation of the National Monument to the public.

Motion



11.1.5.16 City Heritage Plan That this Council adopts a policy supporting the retention and refurbishment of the cultural quarter associated with 1916 on Moore St

Reason: While the state has just bought 4 buildings comprising the National Monument on Moore St, more buildings in this area should also be saved in addition to the market. The market and the history of the area are what make this street distinctive; what is unique should not be destroyed or changed irreparably. This area has huge potential, not just for cultural uses, but for independent shops and cafes

Motion



CEE17 - To include, as a policy, the recognition of the unique importance of the Moore Street Market to the history and culture of the city and to also have its protection, renewal and enhancement, in co-operation with the traders, as a policy within the Development Plan, as advocated by the Moore Street Advisory Committee Recommendation relating thereto (Recommendation H).

Reason: To preserve and protect Moore Street market

Motion



17 September 2015


Dublin City : Historic Core P 145

In noting the many Historical sites in the Historic Core I feel that the following sites should be added to this. Moore Street and Richmond Barracks.

Reason: These 2 building form a part of Irelands most important event in 1916 and as a result should be afforded the same status as other sites.

Motion


Chapter 12 - Sustainable Communities and Neighbourhoods

Section 12.0 Sustainable Communities and Neighbourhoods


DCC to take steps to give practical effect to the importance attributed to “community and stakeholder engagement” (DCC, 2015:166) in Chapter 12 („Sustainable Communities and Neighbourhoods‟ DCC to take steps to provide the necessary resources – both financial and technical - to those communities who currently occupy a profoundly unequal position vis-à-vis other „stakeholders‟ in approaching participatory and consultative processes on planning and development matters.

Reason: this measure is a recognition of the serious impediment which the absence of resources has posed to the meaningful participation of disadvantaged communities in planning and urban regeneration matters to date. In order that communities can fully participate in these processes, adequate resources must be provided to insure residents representatives fully understand how proposals will impact on their communities and what rights they have in any case of contestation with developers and DCC.

Motion




Funding commitment for community services & infrastructureDCC to clarify the precise standing of all policy provisions and objectives relating to the provision of community services and infrastructure “essential to local community life” (DCC, 2015: 171) with particular reference to the funding mechanisms/revenue streams which would give practical effect to policy objectives relating to such critically important services and infrastructure.

Reason: to insure specific and measurable targets are both adopted and implemented in relation to the infrastructure local communities require in any development.

Motion



17 September 2015


[SN24] In describing culture as “an important mechanism in regeneration, with the potential to act as a catalyst for integration, community development and civic engagement” (DCC, 2015: 174), DCC to make a commitment to recognise and safeguard the existing very rich culture and heritage to be found in working class areas which become the focus of DCC‟s regeneration policies.

Reason: That culture is not seen as an outside phenomenon to be visited on working class communities but something that exists within many of these communities and which has suffered from past haphazard and profit driven development.

Motion


Section 12.5.1 A Good Urban Neighbourhood


12.5.1 Good Urban Neighbourhood

That this Council promotes Local Area Plans in suitable areas.

Reason: The importance of a statutory implement cannot be underestimated in setting development standards in areas of strategic significance.

Motion



Promote traffic calming in existing residential neighbourhoods through innovative street design and layout such as homezones

Reason: To promote street safety and allow for child friendly neighbourhoods

Motion




Insert into SN4 on pages 170-171: National Transport Authority's "Permeability Best Practice Guide".

Reason: To encourage active transport.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 12.5.3 Neighbourhoods and Supporting Infrastructure


Acknowledging:

- the high concentration of children from disadvantaged communities in the Dublin South Central Area- the relationship between income status and child physical/activity, physical health and obesity- the number of schools serving children of primary school age in the South West Inner City- the number of indigenous clubs (GAA, Football, Rugby) in the South West Inner City and in the wider South Central Area- the need for a dedicated sporting facility in the South West Inner City area to serve the needs of primary school children and sports clubs, particularly recreational and to fulfil the requirements of the PE curriculum for a number of inner-city primary schools- the deficiency of green space/leisure/sporting areas as identified in the audit conducted as part of the Liberties Greening Strategy- the challenge as established by the Proposed Development Plan 2016 - 2022 that the increasing demand and need for sports and leisure facilities be met:

That, on the site currently utilised by the Dublin City Council water depot in Marrowbone Lane, that a full size, all-weather multi-purpose sports training facility that can meet the requirements of clubs in the area to train teams for participation in professional capacity that is publicly owned and managed by the council and the community, and will be made available to local sports clubs, community groups and schools for use, be constructed.


"Acknowledging:

- the high concentration of children from disadvantaged communities in the Dublin South Central Area- the relationship between income status and child physical/activity, physical health and obesity- the number of schools serving children of primary school age in the South West Inner City- the number of indigenous clubs (GAA, Football, Rugby) in the South West Inner City and in the wider South Central Area- the need for a dedicated sporting facility in the South West Inner City area to serve the needs of primary school children and sports clubs, particularly recreational and to fulfil the requirements of the PE curriculum for a number of inner-city primary schools- the deficiency of green space/leisure/sporting areas as identified in the audit conducted as part of the Liberties Greening Strategy- the challenge as established by the Proposed Development Plan 2016 - 2022 that the increasing demand and need for sports and leisure facilities be met:

That, on the site currently utilised by the Dublin City Council water depot in Marrowbone Lane, that a full size, all-weather multi-purpose sports training facility that can meet the requirements of clubs in the area to train teams for participation in professional capacity that is publicly owned and managed by the council and the community, and will be made available to local sports clubs, community groups and schools for use, be considered and that the lands as cross-hatched on the map attached hereto be rezoned Z9 being the lands adjacent to St. Catherine's Sport Centre, Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8 so as to provide for sports, leisure and recreational facilities for the community."

Motion



17 September 2015


That the City Development Plan outlines as a principle that the Cherry Orchard/Parkwest area can have a police station developed there.

Reason: To improve public safety in that neighbourhood and provide additional facilities to benefit the community.

Motion



SN5 to SN8 - To include, where appropriate a statement of policy that facilities identified in a Social Audit are either provided before development or concurrently with the development.

Reason: to ensure developments are not built without necessary social facilities.

Motion



The Council should include affordability as one of the principles of its housing policy. (p.171)

Reason: Other planning decisions become irrelevant if affordability is not a criterion.

Motion


Section 12.5.4 Schools and Educational Facilities


Amend SN 11 to read “greatest residential expansion or greatest amount of unmet demand for school places”

Reason: to facilitate development of schools in areas of the city where there is already under provision and so increase residential amenity and promote proper planning.

Motion


Section 12.5.6 Social Inclusion and Regeneration


That the City Development Plan looks to facilitate improved Traveller accommodation in the Dublin City Council Area.

Motion



17 September 2015


That the draft City Development Plan include the following policy objectives:

Ensure that all residents and visitors, regardless of social or cultural background, feel a sense of ownership and engagement with the City, feel safe in their communities and are welcome to fully participate in the community, social, cultural, business and political life of the City.

Work in partnership with communities to promote social inclusion, tackle poverty and disadvantage and promote participation, empowerment and positive social change.

Support the adequate provision of a range of mixed tenure, affordable, adaptable housing and work spaces that are fit for purpose in economically, socially and culturally mixed and sustainable neighbourhoods.

To put in place the infrastructure that positions Dublin as a safe, environmentally sustainable, vibrant, diverse and attractive place to live, work, visit and invest in by planning and providing for balanced and sustainable social and economic development, catering for a growing population.

Provide and protect a range of public, safe and affordable amenities, activities and facilities that are relevant and accessible to people of all ages and abilities and that contribute to the health and well -being of all.

Maximise opportunities and support for the creative industries and cultural and artistic sectors to develop. Promote the Irish language and access to cultural experiences for all through the provision of diverse cultural artistic programming.

Identify and support the growth sectors such as tourism, technology, food chain, education, retail and green business that will create, sustain and grow quality employment and self -employment opportunities for all.

Promote access to a range of education, training and developmental opportunities starting in early childhood, leading to a culture of lifelong learning and an appropriately qualified and skilled workforce.

Develop the eco-system of start-ups, social enterprise, micro business and small business in the city economy.

Support the continued development of a quality, affordable and accessible movement system within the City prioritising walking, cycling and quality public transport which serves both the needs of local neighbourhoods and the economy of the City and the health and well-being of all.

Tackle the causes and consequences of the drugs crisis and significantly reduce substance misuse across the City through quality, evidence-informed actions.

Enhance the recognition of Dublin as a globally connected city region and as the national economic generator.

Reason: These objectives are the key high level goals of the draft Local Economic and Community Plan and their inclusion in the Development Plan will provide for consistency in the implementation of the core strategies of both plans.

Motion



17 September 2015


12.5.6 Social Inclusion & Regeneration P175 :

Add new policy SN30: To ensure communities are central to any regeneration, an agreed programme of consultation with residents, local businesses, local services and statutory services will take place within an agreed timeframe prior to any development taking place.

Reason: Local communities are essential to delivering social regeneration and can be a catalyst for that change.

Motion


Chapter 13 - Monitoring, Implementation and Development Management

Section 13.2.2 Collaboration and Engagement Mechanisms


That the City Development Plan promotes greater community consultation in the event of the Royal Hospital/IMMA hosting concerts in the Kilmainham area.

Reason: To assist residents plan ahead in the event of traffic calming measures when such events are on.

Refer to Arts, Culture, Recreation & Community SPC

Motion



DCC clarify the standing, if any, which communities will enjoy in the consultative groups proposed in SN3 and collaborative processes referred to in 13.2.2. In Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas (DCC, 2015: 171) in which far reaching changes are proposed to the landscape, economy and society of designated areas, DCC undertake to (a) provide the resources which would enable communities to engage with plans proposed for the area in a meaningful manner; (b) establish structures with a clear statutory standing and function which would enable community to engage in a meaningful manner in the steering, oversight and monitoring of the implementation of these plans.

Reason: to insure vulnerable communities who are in the fore front of major new developments are adequately resources and empowered to deal with large scale developmental impacts on their communities

Motion



DCC to take all necessary steps to ensure that any engagement and/or collaboration with NAMA, whose role is described as “critical to ensuring that lands become available for development” (DCC, 2015: 179), are transacted in a transparent manner and that councillors are kept fully apprised of same.

Reason; Current social housing provision from NAMA is wholly inadequate and relatively small in scale when placed beside housing units been made available for REITs and others. Any dealings with this agency needs to be transparent to insure citizens can be assured such dealings are been conducted in the best public interests and not been driven by a prioritising of corporate interests.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 13.3.4 Compliance with Permission Granted and Enforcement


DCC to make provision for sufficient number of Planning Enforcement Officers to ensure that “development must be carried out and completed in accordance with the planning permission(s) granted” (DCC, 2015: 181).

Reason: to insure adequate monitoring and compliance with agreed standards and to help guard against any developments like Priory Hall in future developments.

Motion



That the city development plan places more of an emphasis on the enforcement of planning regulations and that the size of our planning enforcement department significantly increases in order to be better able to regulate and oversee the implementation of our new city development plan for the betterment of the city.

Agreed to refer to the Planning and International Relations SPC

Motion


Section 13.3.7 Financial Securities


That the Council consider works which contribute to the overall improvement of a community or district as greater than the monetary value offered by a developer for the rental or use of council owned lands or facilities, that it is a policy of Dublin City Council that these works will be accepted over monetary contributions. This does not apply to development levies but rather to any additional works proposed by a developer in an area where council properties or facilities are being made use of by said developer. To regard these works in lieu payments when considered of greater benefit, as part of any planning process to be agreed.

Motion


Chapter 14 - Land Use Zoning

Section 14.5 Relaxation of Zoning Objectives for Protected Structures


"That the Report of the Chief Executive clarify the for relaxing the standards relating to office use in Z8 Georgian areas."

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 14.8.5 City Centre - Zone Z5


Page: 192: Zoning Objective Z5To include the following terms in the permissible uses:

Green Business and Social Enterprise

Cultural, creative and artistic uses

Green Space (including living roofs and walls)

Reason: to support the development of green, social and creative enterprise in the City and to provide more green space in the City Centre.

Motion


Section 14.8.6 Employment/Enterprise Zones - Zone Z6


Page 194: Zoning Objective 6

To include the following terms in the permissible uses:

Social Enterprise

Cultural, creative and artistic enterprise and uses

Reason: to support the development of social, creative, cultural and artistic enterprise in the City.

Motion


Section 14.8.8 Georgian Conservation Areas - Zone Z8


In 14.8.8 after the sentence "The aim is to protect the architectural character/design and overall setting of such areas.", insert "In the South Georgian core, where residential levels are low, it is the aim to encourage more residential use in the area"

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 14.8.9 Amenity / Open Space Lands / Green Network - Zone Z9


Page 196: Zoning Objective Z9:

To include the following terms in the permissible uses:

Play grounds and passive play areas

Outdoor exercise facilities

Community gardens

Micro generation of renewable energy

Reason: to maximise the public use of open green space and to develop a network that is not overly focused on sports facilities

Motion


Section 14.8.14 To protect and provide for Institutional and Community Uses


That the city development plan ensures that in the case of Z15 development whereby if the existing institutional buildings are retained that building materials used for the facades of buildings to be constructed would fit in and be appropriate and sympathetic. A list of materials to be used should be provided with the planning application.

Reason: To ensure that building materials used are appropriate to the area.

Motion


Section Site Specific Zonings


That the green areas located on Griffith Heights, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 and Griffith Close, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 be rezoned from Z1 to Z9.

Reason: This motion will allow the said areas continue as green areas and open spaces which will preserve, provide and improve same as recreational amenity.

Motion



That the City Development Plan provides for a people‟s park in Cherry Orchard. This should be located in the green space between Blackditch Road, Orchard Lawns, Cherry Orchard Avenue and Croftwood Crescent. Therefore the plan should Zone this land Z9 from the southern building line of the current crèche on the site to provide this park for the local community beside the local school and community centre.

Reason: To provide sustainable recreation and green space for the community.

Motion



17 September 2015


That the City Development Plan suggests that the land zoning of the OPW depot off Jamestown Road reverts back to Z6. This site was handed to DCC to develop affordable housing, providing they developed it within 10 years, which did not happen.

Reason: To promote employment and enterprise in the Inchicore area.

Motion



To change the zoning of part or all of the land currently used as Greenmount Industrial Estate in Harold's Cross from Z6 (enterprise) to Z1 (residential).

Rationale: The area, which was developed as an industrial site in the 19th century, is now wholly unsuited for this purpose due to it's relative inaccessibility for large industrial vehicles. The site is only accessible via Greenmount Court and Greenmount Ave, two very narrow residential streets which are unable to sustain high levels of industrial traffic.

Many of the buildings on the site lie either vacant or significantly under utilised.

Given the massive shortage of housing of all types in the area and it's proximity to excellent bus and cycling routes, this site would better serve the community and the city as a residential zone.

Motion



“That small scale office development be open to consideration in Z1”. That no such consideration be given where it impacts on the quantity of social or affordable housing in any development, and that such office use must be related to the business of local enterprises and business that provide services for the neighbourhood.

Reason: In light of the present housing crisis, scarce land and sites that could be used for social and affordable housing units should not be used for office space especially as this may lead to further developer pressure to relax maximum space allocated for office use in this Zone. Therefor all such proposals musty be examined both for their impact on housing provision and the usage of the proposed office .

Motion



“That residential use on institutional lands be open for consideration”.

Where such consideration is given for rezoning, the quantity of social and affordable housing should be 40% of any development.

Reason: Significant institutional lands are available across the city and possible development for residential use on these lands should be used to address the present housing crisis.

Motion



17 September 2015


To change the zoning of the site marked in red on Map A at Seamus Ennis Road from Z4 to Z9.

Reason: To restore the site to a green area, to prevent peripheral development in Finglas Village, to strengthen the core of this urban village.

Motion



To change the zoning of the site marked in red on Map A at Griffith Close from Z1 to Z9.

Reason to restore the site to green open space as it had been in previous development plans. To provide for green open playing space for homes built on surrounding sites in the last development plan.

Motion


Chapter 15 - Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas: Guiding Principles for

Development

Section 15.1 Development Principles for Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas


That Dublin City Council clearly outline in its “General Principles for Development” its structures for community/stakeholder consultation; its on-going monitoring of progress and its implementation of all the objectives in a balanced fashion of the “Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas” (SDRA‟s) in the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-22 to ensure the developments are coherent, fulfil their stated purpose and achieve their targets.

Reason: None of the Regeneration Projects under the last Development Plan were implemented as planned. Indeed very few were implemented at all. Likewise the Phibsborough Local Area Plan (2008-14) was left untouched. The work of these projects was costly, time-consuming and wasted. There has been a tendency in the public private partnership plans (PPP‟s) to concentrate on the private sector requirements and to neglect social regeneration. It is important that the plans for SDRA‟s deliver tangible social benefits for their local communities.

Agreed to refer to the Housing SPC

Motion



17 September 2015


DCC to (a) outline the precise and enforceable social, economic and environmental gains which proposed regeneration projects will deliver to indigenous inner-city communities: (b) outline the specific measures which it will introduce to mitigate any harmful impacts of regeneration plans on indigenous communities. In particular DCC to outline the concrete steps it will take to guard against any future displacement of existing social-housing communities

Reason: DCC need to take public cognizance of the many negative findings that have been made in relation to earlier urban renewal and regeneration schemes. Especial attention is directed to the key socio -economic failures identified in respect of Integrated Area Plans (prepared under the 1998 Urban Renewal Scheme) –failures compounded by the many costs which indigenous inner-city communities were obliged to bear on foot of the extensive development pressures, dramatic rise in land values and speculative activity that followed during the era of tax-incentivised renewal. Communities are now well versed in the rhetoric of „renewal‟ and „regeneration‟ and the ends to which the development agendas couched in such rhetoric function. Therefore specific and identifiable measures need to be outlined in advance to ensure this not happen again.

Motion



That the council will not permit the relaxation (i.e. reduction in size) of current standards in relation to the provision of one bed accomodation, either as a means to promote the usage of upper floors or to encourage the refurbishment of existing buildings. Nor will it permit an increase in the overall proportion of one bed accomodation in any new development.

Reason: This city has a recent history of allowing the development of poorly constructed and small one bed apartments that are inadequate for the needs of resident‟s and tenants. The current crisis in housing will not be addressed by rushing to lower standards and permitting the high rise development of poorly lit and small one bed apartments for rent to vulnerable sections of our population. Residents in such accommodation may live there for decades and no provision by this council can guarantee otherwise.

Motion


Section 15.1.1.1 SDRA 1 - North Fringe (Clongriffin - Belmayne)


To add the area/environs of the Northside Shopping Centre (to include the D 17 area, Coolock, Kilmore West, Clonshaugh; the to-be-developed lands on the Oscar Traynor Rd as well as the Coolock and Newtown Industrial Estates) to the list of Strategic Development & Regeneration Areas (SDRA) and that this SDRA integrate with the North Fringe (Clongriffin-Belmayne) SDRA

Reason:to address deficiencies in infrastructure, housing, employment and amenities particularly given the up-coming housing projects in the area and the need to create local and accessible employment opportunities

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 15.1.1.2 SDRA 2 - Ballymun


To remove the ban on Part V on developments in the Ballymun Regeneration area. There are currently 33.75 hectares of zoned and serviced land available for residential development in Ballymun. This could deliver on average 2,300 residential units. With tenure diversity now at 59% social housing (including rental support payments), the inclusion of Part V in any future development would allow for the tenure mix as sought for in the Ballymun regeneration master plan and would go some way to address the long social housing waiting list.

Motion


Section 15.1.1.4 SDRA 4 - Park West / Cherry Orchard


15.1.1.4 SDRA 4 Park West/Cherry Orchard

Include new point 11:

11. That there will be a fully agreed programme of consultation with residents, businesses, local services and statutory bodies to ensure the current community are central to the plan and that there is maximum benefit and gain for the current community.

Reason: The introduction states, „the new City Development Plan (2016-2022) provides an integrated, coherent spatial framework to ensure our city is developed in an inclusive way which improves the quality life for its citizens, whilst also being a more attractive place to visit and work.‟

Motion


Section 15.1.1.6 SDRA 6 - Docklands (SDZ and Wider Docklands Area)


DCC undertake to outline its plans and objectives for each of the SDRAs listed in Chapter 15 in the same detail as that provided for in the Docklands SDRA. This point is made with particular reference to the series of social regeneration objectives outlined under each of the following headings in the case of the Docklands: (i) Housing; (ii) Employment; (iii) Education; (iii) Social.

Reason: To insure community gain and real benefits accrue to each local community who will suffer major disruption to their lives during the development of their areas and that they can be assured of concrete gains in the process.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 15.1.1.7 Docklands Area


SDRA Docklands

Movement and Transport: Bullet point 1: to include „to include the a feasibility study of extending the Luas and providing regular bus service from the City to the Docklands area including out to the Poolbeg Peninsula‟.

Reason: to ensure the provision of sustainable transport services in advance of or in conjunction with further development in the area and to improve accessibility.

Motion



SDRA Docklands


To develop a cycle and walkway along the waterfront around the Docklands, around the Poolbeg Peninsula and linking the City with the South Bull Wall.

Reason: To support urban waterfront development, to provide sustainable travel infrastructure and to improve access to the Poolbeg Peninsula and South Bull wall from the City Centre.

Motion



SDRA Docklands

To include the following: To maximise the provision of green space in the Docklands by reviewing the current zoning objectives of the Graving Docks and to prioritise the provision of a waterside public park and social amenities in this area over commercial development.

Reason: There is insufficient green space allocated in the SDZ, the Graving Docks are of historical and cultural significance and should be developed into a green space and a public park in order to allow for more water side recreational activity for local residents and visitors.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 15.1.1.9 Poolbeg West


To include the following to the overall objectives of the SDRA for Poolbeg West:

Develop an appropriate Public use of the former Pigeon House Hotel.

Prepare a Conservation Plan for the former Poolbeg Power Station ( Red brick building)

Conserve and protection of the Poolbeg Chimneys

Reason: These are all important structures in the area and their protection and retention is important in terms of the heritage of the area and the possible cultural uses to which they could be used.

Motion



To include in the guiding principles for the Poolbeg West SDRA the following:

The preparation of the SDRA shall be done in conjunction with the local community and local elected representatives.

Reason: This is to ensure that the final Plan meets the needs and aspirations of those who know the area best and who will primarily be affected by its implementation.

The Chieft Executive's report was noted and amended recommendation was AGREED as follows:

"All planning applications that involve a Masterplan can be brought to the relevant Area Committee for consideration by Members".

Motion

Chief Executive's amended recommendation AGREED


To delete the words “as far as is practicable” from the final sentence under the Environment heading on page 225.

Reason: This is too important an area to have such loose phrasing. The existing open character and nature of the views from Irishtown Nature Park should be retained – full stop.

Motion



SDRA Poolbeg West

That the map boundary of the proposed SDRA be extended to include land owned by Dublin City Council and the ESB power station site, including the Pidgeon House Hotel and Poolbeg Chimneys sites.

Reason: To allow for strategic sustainable development of the whole area and to provide for potential redevelopment of the lands surrounding the Poolbeg Chimneys

Motion



17 September 2015


SDRA Poolbeg West

To include a section on Housing provision in this section.

Reason: There is the potential for provision of the housing through the development of the Glass Bottle Site and therefore a section on housing that adheres to the housing objectives listed in the Docklands Area Section and the Dublin City Council Housing Strategy should be included when referencing development on Poolbeg West.

Motion


Section 15.1.1.11 SDRA 8 - Grangegorman / Broadstone


That SDRA 8 - Grangegorman/Broadstone include an objective to carry out a complete traffic management study and to ensure that it is agreed with all stakeholders and becomes part of the planning decision making process.

Reason: To consider the effect of increased traffic on the area.

Motion


Section 15.1.1.12 SDRA 9 - Saint Michael's Estate (including adjoining Keogh Barracks /

Richmond Barracks)


That the City Development Plan recognises that the 1B site in St. Michael's Estate should be developed for older persons units.

Reason: To futureproof our city, as we have an ageing population and such a development would not overshadow the residents on Connolly Avenue.

Motion



That the land use on the 10 acre site in St. Michael's Estate Inchicore, includes extending the 5 a side football pitch, to provide an all weather 11 a side pitch on a site between the North and South Building line of the Inchicore Sports Centre towards St. Vincent's Street West.

Reason: To provide the Inchicore/Kilmainham area with a publically owned 11 a side pitch, as there is none at the moment. This would increase residential amenity in the area.

Motion



17 September 2015


15.1.1.12 SDRA 9 St Michael Estate P. 232

To amend the guiding principles to include:

“The development of high-quality Senor Citizen housing. This will be located on the site between Thornton Heights and Richmond Barracks.”

Reason: The site beside Thronton Heights is the only part of this section left to be completed. It is the communities and the St Michaels Regeneration Boards feeling that it should only be used for Senior Citizen Housing. There has been consolation with the community and this was in there agreement. Senior Citizen Housing would complement this area as it would be beside the Richmond Barracks project and also beside the HSE Primary Care and Community Nursing centre.

Motion


Section 15.1.1.13 SDRA 10 - Dominick Street


On page 235 to include the laneway at Dominick Place in Strategic Regeneration and Regeneration Area 10 and ensure that it is zoned for development.

Reason: To provide clarity and certainty.

Motion


Section 15.1.1.14 SDRA 11 - O'Devaney Gardens


That SDRA11 (O'Devaney Gardens) includes an objective that the complex should be developed as envisaged and that it cannot and should not be used for any temporary housing arrangements.

Reason: To ensure that the SDRA objectives are delivered within a reasonable timeframe and that no preventable delays are allowed take place.

Motion



17 September 2015


15.1.1.14 SDRA 11 „O‟Devaney Gardens‟ should be amended to read „Stoneybatter, Manor Street & O‟Devaney Gardens‟.

To delete from „prepared …..of this scheme‟ and replace with:

“prioritises the compilation, development and implementation of a statutory based Local Area Plan for the Stoneybatter district. The boundary upon which the statutory based Local Area Plan will apply is the North Circular Road to the north, Infirmary Road to the west, Montpelier Hill to the south and the boundary of the Grangegorman SDZ to the east.

Reason: The area inside the boundary upon which a statutory based Local Area Plan would apply contains six key development sites that have been the subject of multiple planning applications including:

O‟Devaney Gardens,

84 - 87 Prussia Street,

49A - 51 Arbour Hill,

3-7 and 9-11 Grangegorman Lower,Dublin 7, Yard And Buildings To Rear And, 1&2, Blake Villas Grangegorman Lower,Dublin 7, 8&8a Grangegorman Lower,Dublin 7 And Allthose Lands Known As, 22 -27 North Brunswick St, Dublin 7, Excluding Nos 28 to 30, North Brunswick South,

22 - 28 Prussia Street

Former Department of Defence Premises, Infirmary Road, Montpelier Hill and Montpelier Gardens, Dublin 7

Given the variety of planning applications that have been lodged with Dublin City Council on these sites, it is necessary that a LAP be compiled and implemented which includes particular guidance and direction as to who the type of development that would be permitted or not permitted.

Motion


Section 15.1.1.17 SDRA 14 - Croke Villas


That SDRA 14 (described as Croke Villas only) recognises that this area also comprises the DCC owned former senior citizen complex at St.Andrew's Court.

Reason: For public information and clarification purposes given that DCC has, in a reply to a question to the CAC by me (Q8 - Feb 2015 CAC) stated that "This former senior citizen complex is in DCC ownership and forms part of the Croke Villas complex.."

Motion



17 September 2015


That the guiding principles for the Croke Villas site (SDRA 14) also incorporate the objective of resolving the issue surrounding the Handball Centre.

Reason: To ensure that the situation whereby Croke Park (PACT) are suing over 500 local families is highlighted and taken into account when deciding the future of this SDRA.

Motion


Section 15.1.1.18 SDRA 15 - St. James's Hospital Campus and Environs


That Dublin City Councill agree to support the incorporation of an overall objective into Development Plan to cluster hospital developments and bio-medical developments at the St James Hospital Campus site in Dublin 8

Planning reason

To future proof access to top class medical facilities in Dublin City area and to seek to maximise related employment opportunities for citizens of Dublin City.

Motion


Chapter 16 - Development Standards

Section 16.2 Design, Principles and Standards


Retain the following wording from Par.17.1.1 of the current Development Plan:

“The analysis of any proposal shall assess the visual characteristics of the building form(s) and related elements, such as: aspect and orientation; proportion; the balance of solid to void; the shapes and details of roofs, chimneys, windows and doors and the materials used. Details of walls, gates, street furniture, paving and planting will also be noted. Roof forms should harmonise with and not clash with the city‟s traditional pitched roof forms.”

Reason: In the interest of proper planning relating to design.

Motion



17 September 2015



"Buildings in Dublin have a certain simplicity and consistency in both their design and materials. High quality building materials, which are in harmony with the essential character of the city, will be pursued."

Reason: In the interest of proper planning relating to materials.

Motion


Section 16.2.1 Design Principles



"Dublin City Council will ensure that all new developments enrich the urban qualities of the city which means encouraging a distinctive response which complements the setting."

Reason: In the interest of proper planning relating to context.

Motion


Section 16.2.1.2 Sustainable Design


Amend bullet in 16.2.1.2 on page 255 from "The use of green building materials: low embedded energy and recycled materials" to "The use of green building materials: low embedded energy such as eco-cement and recycled materials".

Reason: To encourage the use of eco-cement which has lower embedded energy than standard cement.

Motion



16.2.1.2 Sustainable Design All new developments of over 3 units to contain a mandatory rain harvesting system

Reason: To supplement our precious water system

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 16.2.2.4 Boundary Walls and Railings


DCC To strengthen the provision in QH10 from “to discourage gated residential centres” (DCC, 2015:59) to “to disallow gated residential centres” This shall be a firm condition of all developments especially in KDCs and SDRAs..

Reason: to insure that new developments are not segregated from existing communities and in the interests of not engendering deeply divided and polarised residential communities.

Motion


Section 16.4 Density Standards



Moynihan

To insert “cultural infrastructure‟ on paragraph 3 of page 263 of the draft development plan which details the existing facilities within an area which a development must provide an audit of.

Reason: To provide spaces in the city which contribute to the cultural landscape.

Motion


Section 16.7 Building Height in a Sustainable City


That the following wording at Par.16.7 of the Draft Plan be amended as follows to reflect the wording of Para 17.6 of the current Plan:

"It is the policy of Dublin City Council to continue to protect and enhance the skyline of the inner city and to ensure that any proposals for high buildings make a positive contribution to the urban character of the city, and create opportunities for place-making identity in the outer city."

Reason: It has been the policy of Dublin City Council to protect the skyline of the Inner City for decades. There is no reason to believe that a relaxation of the policy would benefit the city.

Motion



17 September 2015


Retain the wording of Par.16.1.11 from the current Development Plan ' Sustainable Urban Form':

“The orientation of streets, blocks and heights of their enclosures should be adequately considered in order to aid passive solar design. Designers must demonstrate how this has been considered.

Building heights should be designed to minimise overshadowing of adjacent properties and public spaces, for example, by avoiding taller buildings on the south side of an east-west street.To minimise the waste of embodied energy in existing structures, the re-use of existing buildings should always be considered as a first option in preference to demolition and new-build. New public spaces should incorporate proposals for Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDS) in their design”

Reason: In the interest of sustainability.

Motion


Section 16.9 Roads and Services


Amend the last sentence of the first paragraph in section 16.9 from "and have regard to the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DEMURS)" to "and will adhere to the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS)".

Reason: It is mandatory to adhere to the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets.

Motion


Section 16.10 Standards for Residential Accommodation


That in the interest of clarity, fairness and inclusion of communities in the planning process, that in line with An Bord Pleanala's process, a calendar be displayed with each application notice that will:

1) Set out the final date of observations

2) Indicate the expected date of decision

3) The final date of observations displayed be revised to indicate the actual date upon which observations can be received by 5pm and not the current procedure to display a date which indicates the day following the date of the final working day upon which observations can be made.

Refer to Planning and Internaltional Relations SPC

Motion



17 September 2015

1451 Cllr. Jim O'Callaghan

This City Council approves the deletion of the following paragraph in Chapter 16.10 Standards for Residential Accommodation:

“The standards for residential accommodation may be relaxed in relation to the refurbishment of existing buildings to take account of specific circumstances, subject to the provision of good quality accommodation. Such specific circumstances relate to the lead to encourage residential uses of existing vacant inner city buildings and include the regeneration area designated under the living city initiative to promote the residential use of upper floors, including protected structures. In such specific circumstances the minimum floor area for one-bed units shall be 45 square metres.”

Reason: The reduction in size of the minimum floor area for one-bedroom units will create units that are not sufficiently spacious for a single occupant. Also, units of 45 square metres should not be sanctioned by the City Council in existing vacant inner city buildings, including the upper floors of protected structures, as there is insufficient evidence that such units would be developed should the minimum floor area be reduced from 55 square metres to 45 square metres.

Motion



That the City Development Plan promotes the change of use from Offices to houses/apartments, as long as they meet building regulations, planning law and proper housing size.

Reason: To increase housing supply in the DCC area, build sustainable communities and reduce dereliction.

Motion



On page 283 add a new section headed “ Additional Floor on Two-Story Buildings” after the section headed sub-division of Dwellings, with the following:

“To increase the supply of housing in the Council shall encourage the provision of an additional floor on existing two-story dwellings in areas other than Residential Conservation Areas to increase housing supply. Such proposals shall be carefully considered in terms of their impact on adjoining dwelling.”

Reason: to increase housing supply.

Motion



17 September 2015


This City Council approves the amendment of the fifth paragraph in Chapter 16.10 Standards for Residential Accommodation from:

“In accordance with the housing strategy standards for accommodation may also be relaxed for housing schemes intended to house persons with a specific or specialised housing need. Such accommodation may include, for example, housing schemes designed specifically for the elderly, or sheltered housing or single households for which the application of normal standards may be inappropriate. For example, the maximum standard of 30% one-bed apartments for apartment schemes (as set out in Section 16.10.1) may be inappropriate for such developments, and normal private open space standards may similarly be inappropriate due to the need for ongoing maintenance. In all such cases however, it must be satisfactorily demonstrated that the internal design and overall layout is closely aligned to the specific needs of the intended occupiers.”

To:

“The maximum standard of 30% one-bed apartments for apartment schemes (as set out in Section 16.10.1) may be relaxed for housing schemes intended to house persons with a specific or specialised housing need.”

Reason:

This relaxation of standards could permit the reduction in the size of the minimum floor area for one -bedroom units below 45 square metres in housing schemes that are intended to house persons with a specific or specialised housing need. There is no evidence or proposal justifying that the minimum floor area for one-bedroom units could be reduced even beyond 45 square metres for persons who occupy housing schemes designed specifically for the elderly or sheltered housing or single households.

Motions 1454 and 1456 were grouped together

Motion



17 September 2015


This City Council approves the amendment of the following paragraph in Chapter 16.10Standards for Residential Accommodation:

“The standards for residential accommodation may be relaxed in relation to the refurbishment of existing buildings to take account of specific circumstances, subject to the provision of good quality accommodation. Such specific circumstances relate to the lead to encourage residential uses of existing vacant inner city buildings and include the regeneration area designated under the living city initiative to promote the residential use of upper floors, including protected structures. In such specific circumstances the minimum floor area for one-bed units shall be reduced to 45 square metres if 10 square meters of storage is made available within the building to include storage for bicycles.”

Reason: to maintain current standards in relation to 55 Sq meter floor space while giving flexibility to allow for 10 sq meters of this space to be used for storage which may be separate to the apartment. This would allow for renovation of smaller spaces on a single floor where extension is not possible but additional loft or basement or shed storage may be available.

Motion amended to read: This City Council approves the amendment of the following paragraph in Chapter 16.10 Standards for Residential Accommodation:

“The standards for residential accommodation may be relaxed in relation to the refurbishment of existing buildings to take account of specific circumstances, subject to the provision of good quality accommodation. Such specific circumstances relate to the lead to encourage residential uses of existing vacant inner city buildings and include the regeneration area designated under the living city initiative to promote the residential use of upper floors, including protected structures. In such specific circumstances the minimum floor area for one-bed units shall be reduced to 45 square metres if adequate storage is made available within the building or on the site to include storage for bicycles and wet storage where spaces allows."

Motion


Section 16.10.1 Residential Quality Standards - Apartments


Replace 16.10.1 (in the Draft Development Plan)

"North-facing single-aspect units will not be permitted, unless they overlook a substantial amenity area such as a waterbody or open space. All single-aspect units will be limited in depth to 8m from a window to provide adequate daylight and natural ventilation"

With the following: "Single aspect apartments must be south or west facing and be limited in depth to 8m from a window to provide adequate daylight and natural ventilation. North or east facing single aspect apartments will not be permitted"

Reason: To reflect the standard in the current Development Plan (Par.17.9.1) and to ensure no diminution in standards for apartments in the city.

Motion



17 September 2015

1456 Cllr. Tom Brabazon, Cllr. Frank Kennedy, Cllr. Jim O'Callaghan

This City Council approves the amendment of the fifth paragraph in Chapter 16.10 Standards for Residential Accommodation from:

“In accordance with the housing strategy standards for accommodation may also be relaxed for housing schemes intended to house persons with a specific or specialised housing need. Such accommodation may include, for example, housing schemes designed specifically for the elderly, or sheltered housing or single households for which the application of normal standards may be inappropriate. For example, the maximum standard of 30% one-bed apartments for apartment schemes (as set out in Section 16.10.1) may be inappropriate for such developments, and normal private open space standards may similarly be inappropriate due to the need for ongoing maintenance. In all such cases however, it must be satisfactorily demonstrated that the internal design and overall layout is closely aligned to the specific needs of the intended occupiers.”

To:

“The maximum standard of 30% one-bed apartments for apartment schemes (as set out in Section 16.10.1) may be relaxed for housing schemes intended to house persons with a specific or specialised housing need.”

Reason: This relaxation of standards could permit the reduction in the size of the minimum floor area for one-bedroom units below 45 square metres in housing schemes that are intended to house persons with a specific or specialised housing need. There is no evidence or proposal justifying that the minimum floor area for one-bedroom units could be reduced even beyond 45 square metres for persons who occupy housing schemes designed specifically for the elderly or sheltered housing or single households.

Motions 1454 and 1456 were grouped together

Motion



Include under the sub-heading Communal Open Space (pages 273 and 274):

Insert after the second sentence the following:

'Communal open space should include non-landscaped green spaces to encourage and facilitate communal free play and sports'.

Motion



On page 273 add after the sentence which starts: “Communal open space”:

“Such spaces shall contain dedicated areas for the recreational needs of children. In addition such spaces shall contain measures to encourage wildlife and biodiversity.”

Reason: to provide for biodiversity and the needs of children.

Motion



17 September 2015


On page 275 add after the last sentence in Cycle Parking:

“The preference shall be for cycle parking to be located on the ground floor of the development and to be of the Sheffield stand variety to prevent damage to wheels. In developments where bike parking is located in areas that also contain car parking the preference shall be for the bike parking to be located closer than car parking to the entrances of the development.”

Reason: to ensure sustainable mobility and better protection for bicycles.

Motion



Insert as an additional bullet point on communal open space on page 275: 'Communal open space should include non-landscaped green spaces to encourage and facilitate communal free play and sports'.

Reason: to provide playing space for children.

Motion



To amend the Cycle parking standards under 16.10.1 to mandate that Cycle parking must be of Sheffield type stand and in secure shelter cycle parking compound with adequate lighting and convenient access to the street.

Reason: to promote cycle security and facilitate modal shift to sustainable transport

Motion



Amend the last sentence of "Cycle Parking" on page 275 to read: "All new apartment developments shall provide a minimum of 1 cycle parking space per unit which is secure, sheltered, of Sheffield stand quality or higher allowing the frame and the wheels to be locked, and adequately lit with convenient access to the street".

Reason: to ensure secure and easy to use bike parking in apartments

Motion



That the minimum floor area for a 1 bedroom residential unit be increased from 55sq m to 60 sq m.

Reason: To improve the quality of living and to allow scope for greater future adaptability.

Motion



17 September 2015


That the minimum floor area of one bed studio units in large purpose-built managed rental residential schemes is 50 sq m.

Reason: The minimum being proposed of 45 sq m is too small.

Roll call vote was called (See Appendix E):

19 in favour of the motion22 against the motion

Motion



16.10.1 Residential Quality Standards-Apartments

P. 272, last paragraph, after the words, „developed under the “build-to-rent” model and located in the Inner City/Docklands areas.‟ Add the text, „and will not be considered for Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000.‟

Reason: Dublin city Council is phasing out bedsit accommodation as it is considered inappropriate for tenants quality of life.

Motion



The Council should maintain a 20% maximum for one-bedroomed units to meet its own sustainability criteria.

Reason: Uptake of apartment living remains low in Ireland – conditions must be improved, not the reverse, to encourage sustainable and widespread use of apartments.

Motion



The existing requirement of 20% maximum of 1 bed units per development must be retained

Reason: To maintain the diverse nature of occupancy and to promote family friendly living environments

Motion

This motion fell


17 September 2015

Section 16.10.2 Residential Quality Standards - Houses


That this Council calls for the inclusion of the following statement in the City development plan:That all family size units (greater than or equal to three bed) must at a minimum have one car storage space with the exception of small developments where provision of underground parking is not possible. Where the development of onsite car storage is not possible one car storage shall be provided within 500m of the deevlopment. Parking spaces for family apartments whether on site or otherwise must be linked to the deeds of the main property and shall not be sold independently of the apartment. As the use of thiese spaces are to encourage family car storage the subletting of these spaces shall be prohibited during the planning process.

Reason: Apartment living for many families is becoming more prevalent in Dublin city. Families must have access to all modes of transport including personal motorised vehicles. In the 2011 census car ownership among households continued its upward trend with 1.36 million households having at least one car in 2011 –an increase of 186,000 from 2006. While I agree with strategies to increase use of public transport in the city to relieve traffic congestion. It can be difficult for larger families to function without some access to car parking or storage.

Motion


Section 16.10.3 Residential Quality Standards - Apartments and Houses


Where works which contribute to the overall improvement of a community or district are greater than the monetary value offered by a developer for the rental or use of council owned lands or facilities, that it is a policy of Dublin City Council that these works will be accepted over monetary contributions. This does not apply to development levies but rather to any additional works proposed by a developer in an area where council properties or facilities are being made use of by said developer.

Reason:

Agreed to refer to Finance SPC

Motion



Amend GI30 – amend the policy to read “to require” instead of “to seek”.

Reason: to ensure adequate amenity and facilities for residents in new developments

Motion



17 September 2015



To replace MTO12 with: to provide permeability for cyclists by reducing speed limits on all single lanes one way streets to 30kph and allowing contraflow cycling, and to provide a segregated contraflow cycle lane on all one way streets with two or more lanes.

Reason: to encourage more sustainable travel in the city

Motion


Section 16.10.11 Mixed Use Development


To include the following condition: That all new mixed use developments over 50 units will include a minimum of 5% of designated space for cultural, artistic and creative work and live spaces.

Reason: to protect and support the creative culture of the City.

Motion

This motion fell

Section 16.10.13 Subdivision of Dwellings


That Dublin City Council consider adapting our planning guidelines to allow the sub-division of our traditional 2 storey housing units in order to allow the development of single person apartments in the upper / ground floor with a particular emphasis on developing a stock of single person units as it is next to impossible for single people with limited means to get any accommodation.

Motion



Amend 16.10.13 first paragraph second and third sentences from "In many cases, the conversion of such dwellings to two or more units could lead to deterioration in the amenities and change in the character of these areas and therefore, will not generally be permitted. In other locations, however, principally those along main transport routes, in the inner city suburbs, and in the vicinity of district centres, the sub-division of large family-sized dwellings may be permitted." to "The sub-division of large family-sized dwellings may be permitted."

Reason: to get better use of suburban space and address the population decline in the suburbs.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 16.12 Institutions/Hostels & Social Support Services


16.12 Standards – Institutions/Hostels & Social Support Services Increase the radius from 500m to 1Km A map of all homeless and other social services within a 1Km radius of the application.

Reason: To prevent any over concentration of these services within communities which may undermine their sustainability

Motion


Section 16.15 Playgrounds/Play Services


Insert into 16.15 on page 287 a new point 8: "It is the policy of Dublin City Council to provide play equipment and play opportunities for children in locations in addition to our parks, such as traffic -free public squares and plazas, outside cafés and restaurants and in locations that are attractive to both adults and children.

Reason: to create a more family friendly city.”

Motion


Section 16.16 Schools


Insert new bullet point in 16.16 on page 288: "opportunities to share facilities with community such as halls and sporting facilities".

Reason: to get better use out of expensive public facilities.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 16.21 Dublin Port


This Council agrees to include the following bullet points as factors the City Council will have regard to in assessing proposals for the Dublin Port Area:

The future development of complementary cruise tourism facilities within and in proximity to Dublin Port.

Facilitating the redevelopment of Dublin Port to allow more and larger cruise ships to visit.

Facilitating plans to make Dublin Port “Home Port” for cruise tourism.

Reason: Dublin Port is one of the great amenities that the city possesses and cruise tourism is a growing form of tourism. As a highly attractive tourist location, Dublin City Council should be encouraging and facilitating the development of Dublin Port so that more and larger cruise ships can visit the city.

Motion


Section 16.22 Industry, Warehousing and Business Park Development


“That the City Council carries out a survey on all Industrial Estates in the City with the view of establishing which estates are under-utilised. Furthermore, that any estate deemed to be under-utilised but has potential to attract future employment be developed and promoted using the services of the IDA and Enterprise Ireland. Furthermore that any estate which is deemed to be unviable be re-zoned to allow for the development of housing”

Reason: To ensure that every effort is made in areas where there is a ready made facility to allow for creation of employment. Furthermore, rather than leaving industrial estates which will never be used as employment hubs but instead remain derelict sites, this motion allows for the rezoning to allow for much needed housing.

Motion



On page 290 bullet point 4 remove "Areas between the building and the road boundary may include car parking spaces, provided an acceptable landscaping scheme is incorporated".

Reason: to improve the urban layout

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 16.24.2 Shopfronts



"To seek the repair and retention of shop and pubfronts of architectural interest."

Reason: Dublin's historic shop fronts and pubfronts are unique and make a significant contribution to the streetscapes.

Motion



On page 291, 16.24.2 Insert a new point under "New shopfronts or alterations to existing shopfronts should:" to read "There should be a regular change and rhythm to shopfronts to create visual interest, preferably a new shopfront, or a change to the design of a long shopfront, every 5-8 metres".

Reason to create visual interest and encourage pedestrian activity.

Motion


Section 16.25 Takeaways


That strict limits in suburban areas of the city be introduced to limit the number of outlets such as Pharmacy‟s, Take-Away‟s, Bookmakers, the over proliferation of these business are destroying the retail mix in some areas & the resulting loss of foot-fall of customers.

Motion



17 September 2015


16.25 Takeaways

Add the following criteria:

The number and frequency of such facilities within a 1km radius of the proposed developmentThe context and character of the street where the aim is to maintain and improve the vitality of the shopping experience by encouraging a range of convenience and/or comparison retail shops

Reason: The proliferation of fast food outlets, particularly in working class areas, is unwelcome in terms of both retail diversity and healthy food options.


"16.25 Takeaways

Add the following criteria:

The number and frequency of such facilities within a 1km radius of the proposed developmentThe context and character of the street where the aim is to maintain and improve the vitality of the shopping experience by encouraging a range of convenience and/or comparison retail shops

Reason: The proliferation of fast food outlets is unwelcome in terms of both retail diversity and healthy food options."

Motion



Takeaways: That the operators come to an arrangement which is satisfactory to Dublin City Council in relation to litter control. This to include the nightly removal of take away litter within 50 metres of their premises.

Reason: To improve public realm

Motion



That all Takeaways be compelled to provide and maintain a suitable waste bin outside their premises during hours of business

Reason: To prevent litter and waste

Motion



17 September 2015

Section 16.27 Betting Offices


That the City Development Plan implements guidelines on the amount of bookmakers that can be built in an area.

Reason: To promote a sustainable mix of different business types in the Dublin City Council area

Motion


Section 16.30 Street Furniture


To include a target of 5% per annum removal of existing street furniture and signage over the course of the life time of the Plan.

Reason: This seeks to build on previously adopted motions on the general reduction of street clutter by setting an achievable and quantifiable target.

Motion


Section 16.32 Night Club's/Licensed Premises


Retain the following wording from the current Development Plan (Para17.34)

"The development of 'super-pubs' will be discouraged and the concentration of pubs will be restricted in certain areas of the city where there is a danger of over-concentration to the detriment of other uses. In these areas it will be a priority to preserve the form, character and scale of the traditional Dublin pub".

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and the preservation of a unique feature of the city.

Motion


Section 16.38 Car Parking Standards


That the City Development Plan extends area 2 parking standards to all areas north of the Crumlin Road/Drimnagh Road.

Reason: To promote sustainable movement and access for residents with disabilities and local business in the area.

Motion



17 September 2015


On page 300 add a paragraph after the words “Dublin Metropolitan Area”:

“Given the high accessibility by public transport to Zone 1 there shall be no requirement for car parking in that zone.”

Reason: in the interests of a living city and reducing carbon emissions.


"On page 300 add a paragraph after the words “Dublin Metropolitan Area”:

“Given the high accessibility by public transport to Zone 1 there shall be no minimum requirement for car parking in that zone.”

Reason: in the interests of a living city and reducing carbon emissions."

Motion


Section 16.38.9 Design Criteria


That the Development Plan includes an increase in the total number of car parking spaces required for residential development planning applications in the outer city.

Reason: The current car parking standards are not intended to support private car usage yet the sales of private cars continue to increase and our public transport system does not yet meet the needs of many commuters.

Motion


Section 16.39.1 Multi-Storey Parks and Cycle Facilities


Wherever possible where there is an application to build apartment or office blocks there would be a condition that the developer would supply a car, preferably electric, as part of their shared transport pool in lieu of parking spaces as well as the supply of push bikes.

Reason; There is very little opportunity to park within the city and more and more people wish to use the public transport system. However, there are still deficits within the area. Certainly people who wish to buy apartments or live in apartments would like to have proper transport facilities, push bike, electric car. This motion is an attempt to address that deficit. The idea of supplying bikes and electric cars is also a strong basis for apartment communities and business employees to get to know each other. The future of any city is shared resources it‟s not just about walkability, cycleability or living ability it‟s about the ability to share and partake on an equal basis.


"Wherever possible developers will be encouraged to supply a car, preferably electric, as part of a shared transport pool in lieu of parking spaces as well as the supply of push bikes."

Motion



17 September 2015

Section Dual/Core

1494 Cllr. Tom Brabazon, Cllr. Jim O'Callaghan

This City Council agrees to amend Chapter 16.10.1 Residential Quality Standards – Apartments by amending the third and fourth paragraph dealing with aspect, natural lighting, ventilation and some light penetration from:

“A minimum of 50% of the units in the scheme must have dual aspect, that is, have at least two major external walls with windows facing different directions in order to provide or optimum natural lighting, cross ventilation and sunlight penetration. Dual aspect can include corner units, through apartments and cross over duplexes.

North facing single aspect units will not be permitted, unless they overlook a substantial amenity area such as a matter body or open space. All single aspect units will be limited in-depth to 8 metres from a window to provide adequate daylight and natural ventilation”

To:

“A minimum of 85% of the units in the scheme must have dual aspect, that is, have at least two major external walls with windows facing different directions in order to provide for optimum natural lighting, cross ventilation and sunlight penetration. Dual aspect can include corner units, through apartments and cross over duplexes.

North facing single aspect units will not be permitted. All single aspect units will be limited in-depth to 8 metres from a window to provide adequate daylight and natural ventilation”.

Reason: The reduction in the requirement of dual aspects from 85% to 50% will reduce the lighting within apartments and will consequently diminish the residential enjoyment of the occupants.

Also, the term “a substantial amenity area such as a water body or designated open space” is too vague and unspecific.

Motion



That the City Development Plan Maintains current housing standards and does not reduce them

Reason: To provide sustainable homes for citizens and to futureproof homes for elderly citizens that may need handrails amongst other items going forward. Smaller units cannot provide for citizens that acquire disabilities whether they are through age or an unfortunate accident.

Motion



On page 271 in the sentence containing “North-facing single-aspect units” to delete “, unless they overlook a substantial amenity area such as a waterbody or open space”

Reason: In the interests of residential amenity.

Motion



17 September 2015


That the current standards for and current restrictions on dual aspect and north facing apartments respectively, be maintained.

Reason: There is a strong need for apartments suitable for family living in which children can be reared. North facing apartments with a single aspect are not currently permitted. The new development plan contains a proposal to permit them under circumstances where the site overlooks a "pleasing aspect"; for example water or open space. Aspects change and can be built on. What is pleasing today may not be there tomorrow and north facing apartments have reduced light anyway.

Motion



To amend the Dublin City Development Plan to prohibit absolutely north-facing single aspect apartments, and to allow other single aspect apartments only where it can be shown that through sufficient floor heights and apartment design adequate natural light is provided throughout all reception, living and bed rooms in the apartment, and where there is no overshadowing of that apartment by any other building at any time of year.

Motion

The report and recommendation of the Chief Executive was AGREED at the time but was later reversed due to adoption of motions 1295, 1496, 1497, 1498 and 1499

1499 Cllr. Mary Freehill, Cllr. Alison Gilliland, Cllr. Dermot Lacey, Cllr.

Rebecca Moynihan

16.10.1: 2nd last paragraph Page 271. Should read “North-facing single-aspect units will not be permitted”. Delete “unless they overlook a substantial amenity area such as a waterbody or open space”. All single-aspect units will be limited in depth to 8m from a window to provide adequate daylight and natural ventilation.

Reason: Because of our latitude no one should be expected to live in a north facing single aspect dwelling. I myself live in a north facing house overlooking the canal. It is not possible to function in any of the front rooms at any time of the day without the aid of artificial light.

Motion



That the existing standards relating to dual aspect apartments (a minimum of 85% units in any scheme) be reinstated in the new Development Plan.

Reason: The proposed increase in single aspect apartments to a maximum of 50% in any scheme would lead to inferior quality development.

Motion



17 September 2015


Restore the requirement that all single aspect apartments be south or west facing as in the current Development Plan.

Reason: To ensure adequate day-lighting.

Motion

This motion fell


Amend 16.10.1 (in the Draft Development Plan)

"A minimum of 50% of the units in a scheme must have dual aspect..." to read "a minimum of 85% of the units in a scheme must have dual aspect"

Reason: To reflect the standard in the current Development Plan and to ensure no diminution in standards for apartments in the city.

Motion

This motion fell


16.10.1 Residential Quality Standards – Apartments The existing requirements for 50% of apartments to be dual aspect must be retained

Reason: To encourage building layout and design which maximises daylight while using innovative design techniques to achieve this.

Motion

This motion fell


The Plan should not include a reduction in dual aspect housing.

Reason: Uptake of apartment living remains low in Ireland – conditions must be improved, not the reverse, to encourage sustainable and widespread use of apartments.

Motion

This motion fell


That the new Development Plan will continue with the residential quality standards as set out in the existing plan. In particular no reduction in the minimum floor area space of apartments in keeping with most European countries.

Motion



17 September 2015


That the CDP does not allow shoe box development homes by developers and that all future builds be adequate and proper space units as such development reduces quality of life for existing and future residents and has adverse impacts in areas such as well-being and educational attainment.

Motion


Section Student Accommodation


That the City Development Plan recognises the potential for a technical University to develop in the City and to recognise that currently existing IT's and ETB Colleges may come together to make this a reality. The Development Plan should encourage this to improve and cluster educational facilities together.

Reason: To improve educational facilities and provide 3rd level options in communities outside the City Centre.

Motion



That the managers provides a report to Dublin City Council on comparisons with other European cities , German cities being of particular interest, on the extent of studio apartments in their city environments. The manager might compare this with expected 2% of new build that would fall into this category if this proposal were to be adopted. The manager should elaborate in detail how he has arrived at this expcetd 2%.The manager should also set out how this proposal fits into a mix of measures to improve mobility in specific types of housing stocks.

Reason: To ensure Dublin has regard to best European practice and experience in relation to the provision of studio apartments.

Motion




Moynihan

Page 267 to include indicative residential and office stories alongside the height in metres.

Reason: To ensure that members of the public are clear on what is being proposed.

Motion



QH31 - To include appropriate and/or modified the recommendations of the Grangegorman Studentification Report in this policy.

Reason: To ensure that the impact of studentification of an area is recognised, prepared for and accepted by all stakeholders at the planning stage.

Motion



17 September 2015


CEE18 - To add a reference to studentification in this policy in the same way as at QH31.

Reason: To ensure that the impact of studentification of an area is recognised, prepared for and accepted by all stakeholders at the planning stage.

Motion



That SDRA 8 - Grangegorman/Broadstone include an objective to implement the recommendations of the Studentification Report prepared for the GGDA.

Reason: To ensure that the impact of studentification in the area is recognised, prepared for and accepted by all stakeholders at the planning stage.

Motion



Section 16.10.7 Guidelines for Student Accommodation - what process will be put in place to ensure that there isn't an over-concentration and what is the threshold proposed to define over concentration?

Motion



That the council will approve the process that will be put in place to ensure that there isn't an over -concentration of student accommodation and that the threshold proposed to define over concentration is considered in areas across the city that have highest demand, around UCD, DCU etc.

Motion



To Amend the Cycle parking requirements under design standards to the following:

1 per 3 for primary school1 per 2 in student accommodation1 per 2 in all other educational facilitiesTrain stations – 25 per number of trains at peak time

Reason: to increase cycle parking and thereby facilitate the transportation modal shift that is desired as an outcome of the development plan.

Motion



17 September 2015


5.5.12 Student Accommodation

Developments of over 200 units should maintain a 1Km radius from another student Accommodation development

Reason: To prevent over studentification of a community

Motion



16.7 City Building Height in a Sustainable City

All allowable heights remain the same as the previous Development Plan regardless of whether specified in metres or floors/storeysLow-rise Inner City Residential – 6 storeys (18m)/Commercial – 7 storeys (28m) Low-rise Rail Hubs Residential – 6 storeys (18m)/Commercial – 6 storeys (18m) Low-rise Outer City Residential – 4 storeys (12m)/Commercial – 4 storeys (16m)

Reason: To ensure sustainable development in the city.

The Chief Executive's Report and Recommendation was NOT AGREED, motion was amended as follows:

"All allowable heights remain the same as the previous Development Plan regardless of whether specified in metres of floors/storeys".

Motion



The Council should, in light of its stated aspiration (p.41) to bring housing and employment to those areas most in need of regeneration, set a cap for planning permissions for student accommodation on vacant sites.

Reason: The incentives and profits available for building student accommodation risk pricing others out of certain areas.

Motion



4.5.1.1 Approach to the Inner City P41

To add "This would include the Delivery of the original vision of the Digital Hub" to the section that starts "While such lands and finishes in the Liberties"

Reason: The Digital Hub is a very important part of the redevelopment and employment of the Inner City.

Motion



17 September 2015

Section Studio Apartments


This City Council agrees to delete the last paragraph in chapter 16.10.1 Residential Quality Standard –Apartments Mix of Residential Units and which reads:

“In addition, up to a quarter of the one-bedroom units in certain residential schemes may be for studios with a minimum floor area of 45 square metres. This provision only applies to long-term purpose built managed schemes with over 100 units, developed under the “built to rent” model and located in the inner city docklands areas. As part of this model, such schemes must provide for on-site residential amenity spaces such as common rooms, gyms, studies areas at 3 square metres (min) per unit (in addition to the open space standards). This managed rental model shall be retained in single ownership for 20 years (min) during which period units may not be sold off on a piecemeal basis”.

Reason: The reduction in size of the minimum floor area for one-bedroom units will create units that are not sufficiently spacious for a single occupant. Units of 45 square metres should not be sanctioned by the City Council in any new apartment, irrespective of whether it only applies to long term purpose built managed schemes with over 100 units, developed under the Build to Rent Model and located in the inner city docklands area.

The requirement that such schemes would have to provide for on-site residential amenity spaces such as common rooms, gyms, studio areas is too vague and may result in wholly inadequate residential amenity spaces being provided in inappropriate on-site areas.

Motions 1520, 1521 and 1524 were grouped together and a roll call vote was called (See appendix F):

23 in favour of the motions27 against the motions

Motions 1520, 1521 and 1524 were defeated

Motion



On page 272 to delete the last paragraph, the first sentence of which reads:

“In addition, up to one quarter of the one-bedroom units in certain residential schemes may be for studios with a minimum floor area of 45 sqm. …”

Reason: to ensure quality development standards.




Motion



17 September 2015


That the manager present to Dublin City Council a list of surface car parks with an assessment of their development potential and address any zoning issues that arise that may facilitate development of these waste urban sites. Context for this assessment is sought to support higher density development in city centre , through the active identification of sites suitable for development to support both the employment and housing aims of the Development Plan.

Motion



That Apartment sizes are not reduced.

Reason: We must protect standards of living spaces.

Motion



The proposal to introduce studio apartment size to 45m2 should be omitted

Reason: To maintain residential accommodation standards North facing single aspect apartments should not be permitted without exception. Reason: In the interest of maintaining quality standards




Motion



17 September 2015


This City Council agrees to ammend the last paragraph in chapter 16.10.1 Residential Quality Standard –Apartments Mix of Residential Units and which reads:

“In addition, up to a quarter of the one-bedroom units in certain residential schemes may be for studios with a minimum floor area of 45 square metres. This provision only applies to long-term purpose built managed schemes with over 100 units, developed under the “built to rent” model and located in the inner city docklands areas. As part of this model, such schemes must provide for 10 square meters of private storage within the development, on-site residential amenity spaces such as common rooms, gyms, studies areas at 3 square metres (min) per unit (in addition to the open space standards). This managed rental model shall be retained in single ownership for 20 years (min) during which period units may not be sold off on a piecemeal basis”.

Reason: to maintain current standards in relation to 55 Sq meter floor space while giving flexibility to allow for 10 sq meters of this space to be used for storage which may be separate to the apartment. This would allow for renovation of smaller spaces on a single floor where extention is not possible but additional loft or basement or shed storage may be available.

Motion


Section Height

1526 Cllr. Séan Haughey

That the permitted height of new residential developments in the outer city where there is a Z15 zoning in place remain at 13 metres (4 storeys)".

Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity and open space traditionally enjoyed by existing householders.

Motion



In recognition of the national, social and cultural importance of the Liberty Hall site, the height limitations set out in the development plan may be set aside or relaxed in considering a proposal for the redevelopment of the site which will provide for the continuation of its national, historic, social and cultural status. Any such proposal will be considered against the relevant standards set out in the section dealing with the Assessment Criteria for High Buildings.

Reason: This motion seeks to provide for the possible future development of Liberty Hall in an appropriate planning context.

Motion



17 September 2015


“In recognition of the national, historic, social and cultural importance of the Liberty Hall site and its location opposite the Tara Street Station, Georges Quay which provides for higher buildings in the Development Plan, the height limitations set out in the plan may be relaxed in considering a proposal for the redevelopment of the site which will provide for the continuation of its national, historic, social and cultural status. Any such proposal will be considered against the assessment criteria for higher buildings set out at para 16.7.2."

Reason: The presence of a tall building on this historically and culturally significant site has become an established feature of the Dublin skyline. However the existing office building is no longer fit for purpose. It is considered that a tall building of architectural excellence and slender proportions at this location would mark the historic nature of the site and provide for the continuation of an established landmark which would complement the taller buildings provided for in the Development Plan at Tara Street Station on the opposite end of the Butt Bridge.

Motion



On page 47 add after the second last paragraph the following new paragrah:

“Within the context of this plan the following building height categories can be identified: • Low-rise buildings - 3 storeys or less in height; • Medium-rise buildings - (4-9 storeys). • Tall buildings - ten storeys or higher

Reason: To provide clarity to inform planning proposals or decisions.

Motion

The City Council agreed to permit the Councillor to withdraw this motion


On page 267 that the words “Height (m)” be replaced with the word “Floors”, the words “high -rise” be replaced by the words “tall buildings” and the third column be replaced with the entries as follows: Low-rise -3 storeys or less in height; • Medium-rise - (4-9 storeys). • Tall buildings - ten storeys or higher.

Reason: To prevent over-development.

Motion

The City Council agreed to permit the Councillor to withdraw this motion


On page 268 to replace the diagram „Building Heights in Dublin Context‟ with a carefully drawn -map that shows specific maximum building heights in areas that may be suitable for medium-rise or tall buildings.

Reason: To provide clarity and certainty.

Motion



17 September 2015


That Phibsborough, Grangegorman and O‟Devaney Gardens be included in low -rise category (max 28 M) rather than mid-rise (max 50 m).

Reason: Phibsborough is an old Dublin Village and is not suitable for high-rise development. The villages of Ranelagh, Rathmines, Donnybrook are similar to Phibsborough and do not have their character undermined by massive high-rise development. Phibsborough is already subject to a Local Area Plan.

Grangegorman is already subject to an SDZ and the building height within the DIT campus has already been determined. Buildings of 13+ storeys in the surrounding residential districts would not be appropriate.

O‟Devaney Gardens will largely be developed as residential. Low-rise development allows for up to 28 metres or 9 storeys residential.

The site is bounded by the very low-rise residential neighbourhood Stoneybatter/Infirmary Road. These communities would be seriously impacted by a massive high-rise development.

Motion



Omit the following wording from Par.16.7.2 of the draft Development Plan:

"Where required the scale of plant at roof level should be minimised and have a suitable finish or screening so that it is discreet and unobtrusive"

Replace with the wording from the current Development Plan at Par.17.6.2:

"For the sake of clarity plant rooms are included in the height definition"

Reason: To ensure consistency of height.

Motion



That in pursuing higher densities in these areas, the Council will not permit a relaxation of standards in the accomodation of tenants in any apartment complex developed. Further that the preponderance of such accomodation in KDC‟s should be family oriented i.e. three beds plus and be adequately serviced by all necessary amenities including transport, schools etc. That any development in KDCs with significantly different height and density proportions to the surrounding built environment must involve the full participation of residents affected by such development at all stages of the development with Monitoring committees of local residents, business and elected councillors involved.

Reason: Past development and regeneration saw significant changes occur in height and density of new buildings compared to existing ones during the period of the development. Residents and vulnerable communities had little say or input into these changes and many suffered a loss of traditional streetscapes and environment while new residents where poorly served by existing infrastructure and social services from schools to transport. Measures need to be taken to ensure this is not repeated.

Motion



17 September 2015


That in each SDRA under consideration, the council will form a monitoring committee comprised of local residents and elected councillors along with professionals and developers to monitor the implementation of set targets in each phase of the development and insure residents fully participate and understand the proposals and their impact. That no subsequent phase of development can take place without this committee signing off on the previous phase and insuring set targets in each of the following categories have been reached. Among the specific targets that should be agreed prior to development are; Local Employment targets on building sites; Educational opportunities for local people; specific community gain measures; delivery of proposed infrastructure in education, transport , health etc.

Reason; past regeneration and development saw local and vulnerable working class communities effectively side-lined by developer‟s interests. Little tangible community gain was delivered and wholesale changes occurred to density and height of buildings from those originally proposed. Monitoring committees are essential to fully involve local communities and insure their interests are heard and that they have a sense of ownership over any development proposals.

Motion



Retain the wording of Par.16.1.3 from the current Development Plan 'Making Successful Streets':

"Building frontages should provide appropriate enclosure to streets. They should have consistent heights relative to existing buildings and their plan form should prioritise the provision of a consistent building line, giving enclosure to the street or space."

Reason: This is an important provision in relation to streetscape.

Motion



Retain the wording of Par.16.1.4 ' Proportions and Enclosure' from the current Development Plan

"It is an objective of the Council to promote streets and public spaces which are human-scaled, are memorable as places which have a high standard of amenity. The relationship of Dublin's street facades to the human scale is recognised as a major attraction of the city. It is a policy of Dublin city council that new buildings should be designed and sited with a view to maintaining this important characteristic. The height of buildings relative to the width of a space is an important consideration affecting sunlighting and also the sense of being in a traditional street. For large developments (e.g. occupying more than 20m of street frontage) the height of buildings and how they positively relate to the scale of other buildings along the whole length and on both sides of the street must be demonstrated."

Reason: This is an important provision in relation to maintaining the characteristic human-scale of Dublin which is such an intrinsic part of its charm.

Motion



17 September 2015


Retain the following principles relating to building height included in Par.16.4.1 of the current Development Plan:

“All high buildings must be of the highest architectural quality and should aim to have a slenderness ratio of 3:1 or more and have regard to the existing urban form, scale and character, and the built heritage of the area.

High buildings should be associated with significant open space, to promote appropriate setting, daylighting and amenity.”

Reason: In the interest of proper planning relating to high buildings.

Motion



Omit the wording "of the same number of storeys" and replace with "of the same height" in the following clause from Par.16.7.2 (in the Draft Development Plan):

'Where a site has a pre-existing height over that stipulated above, a building of the same number of storeys may be permitted, subject to assessment against the standards set out elsewhere in the Development Plan and the submission of an Urban Design Statement outlining: .... '

Reason: To avoid exceeding established height.

Motion



The Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 must acknowledges the intrinsic quality of Dublin as a low rise city.

Reason: The current development plan was drafted with the expectation of a rise in economic activity which didn‟t foresee a significant reduction in development activity in Dublin city for such as sustained period. Therefore the height and density standards of the current plan remain appropriate for a period when economic recovery will result in increased development activity.

Motion



17 September 2015


16.2.1 Design Principles


"In all areas of the city, proposed buildings less than mid-rise in height but two or more residential storeys higher than the prevailing height in the vicinity shall be accompanied by an Urban Design Statement outlining:

The context indicating a site and area analysis which includes an appraisal of the distinctive character of the area adjoining the site.

The design principles which have been applied to the site and how these will be translated to the development in terms of response to local character, layout, density, scale, landscape, visual appearance and impact on amenities, including sunlight.

Drawings, perspectives and photomontages to demonstrate how the approach has been applied on the site."

Reason: In the interest of proper planning relating to height.

Motion



That the new city development must acknowledge the intrinsic quality of Dublin as a low rise city and also seek to recognise and protect our seafront. In this regard the maximum height within 500m of our coastline (excl docklands) will be three stories. This amendment will supersede where applicable any low rise amendments dealing with mainline, Dart and Metro hubs (currently 6 storey residential / 6 storey office commercial.) and rest of outer city amendments ( currently 4 storey residential / 4 storey office commercial.

Reason: To protect the environmental amenity that is our city‟s coastline.

Motion



That the Development Plan will introduce a building height restriction of 26m in the inner city.

Motion



17 September 2015

Appendix 2A - Housing Strategy

Section Appendix 2A - Housing Strategy


Housing Strategy:

(a) That Dublin City Council liaise with the Central Statistics Office (as per Statistics Act 1993) to ensure that the information required for proper planning and development be included as additional questions under the 2016 Census.

(b) In the interest of increasing the supply of mixed tenure development, increasing the attractiveness of city centre living for families and increasing the supply of suitable accommodation in the city, that the lands to the rear of retail premises that have been identified as eligible or suitable for 'over the shop living' be developed for residential use.

(c) In the interest of sustainable development, increase of local authority housing stock, to maximise the Council's Buy Back Facility and social inclusion, that:

- The issuance of letters to those on the local authority housing list requesting confirmation to remain on list be ceased.

- The policy on buy backs be reviewed so as to allow the purchase by the local authority of two (or more) adjacent properties.

- a review be conducted of existing DCC Housing policy to ensure that no barriers exist that limit the location and ability of the local authority to buy housing.

(d) Dublin City Council shall examine and develop schemes to enable the provision of senior citizen housing and facilities for those senior citizens (in the public and private sector) who are 'empty nesters' and who want to access publicly provided and managed senior citizen accommodation.

Motion

The report and recommendation of the Chief Executive was AGREED for parts (a) and (b). AGREED to refer part (c) to the Housing SPC. Part (d) of motion was carried


That the City Development Plan Housing Strategy is to be reviewed one year after the plan comes into effect. The Chief Executive will give a report to the members of DCC at the first monthly meeting following the first anniversary of the plan coming into effect. The report will be on the progress achieved in securing the objectives of the development plan. If either the members or the Chief Executive feel the report indicates that new or revised housing needs have been identified, the Chief Executives or the members by majority may recommend that the housing strategy be adjusted and the development plan be varied accordingly.

Agreed that the Chief Executive undertake a review the Housing Strategy within 1 year of making the Development Plan.

Motion



17 September 2015


P 12.of Vol 2 Appendices, Housing Strategy, Legislative and Policy context for Dublin‟s housing strategy.

In noting that Dublin is in the midst of an unprecedented housing crisis that has lead to huge strain on homeless services, the Dublin City Development Plan requires more funding than the current allocation by the of €292m to house the 21,592 households eligible for social housing. Further increased funding is needed to meet ongoing demand of social housing up to 2022.

Reason: One of the core principles of Housing Strategy is „to ensure adequate provision of social rental housing for households unable to afford housing from their own resources.‟

Motion



P 14.of Vol 2 Appendices, Housing Strategy, Projections of new housing requirements for Dublin 2016 -2022.

To amend the projected figure of 29,517 new dwelling units required to meet the housing needs of Dublin‟s population, and take into account the 21,592 households currently waiting to be housed on Dublin City Council‟s housing lists, and to amend accordingly the Projected Social Housing Need for Dublin City 2016-2022.

Reason: One of the core principles of Housing Strategy is „to ensure adequate provision of social rental housing for households unable to afford housing from their own resources.‟

Motion amended to reflect motion 1083 where the Development Plan will target construction of 7,500 housing units per annum.

Motion


Appendix 5 - Road Standards for Various Classes of Development

Section Appendix 5 - Road Standards for Various Classes of Development


P134: Under Multi Storey Car Parks insert the following condition:

Where possible, multi storey car parks should provide off street, accessible, safe, secure bike parking facilities in the ground floor of the car park.

Reason: based on the success of such bike parking facilities in the Drury Street car park, and the deficit of safe secure bike parking facilities in the City, the building of multi storey car parks should include a condition to provide bike parking facilities to help address this deficit and contribute to the sustainable transport objectives of Dublin City.

Motion



17 September 2015

Appendix 10 - Guidelines for Waste Storage Facilities

Section Appendix 10 - Guidelines for Waste Storage Facilities


Appendix 10 - Guidelines for Waste Storage Facilities

Page 152: To replace point number 2 with the following condition / guideline for apartment waste storage facilities:

That each apartment block will be provided with a minimum of 3 1,100 bins per 15 residents in communal collection schemes, one for each of the following waste types: general waste, mixed dry recycling, organic / food waste.

Reason: to provide source separation facilities to help reach Dublin City recycling targets as set out in the the Eastern-Midlands Waste Management Plan 2015 to 2021.

Motion


Appendix 11 - Flood Defence Infrastructure

Section Appendix 11 - Flood Defence Infrastructure


That the City Development Plan recognises that the River Poddle needs flood defences in the event of an extreme weather event and to provide for this in the new plan.

Motion


Appendix 15 - Access for All

Section Appendix 15 - Access for All


That the City Development Plan Draft Appendix 15 "Access for All": Opening paragraph to omit the word expected and read „All Planning applications for retail / commercial developments are to include the following…'.

Reason: To ensure greater access tonew developments for people with disabilities

Motion



17 September 2015

Appendix 17 - Guidelines for Residential Extensions

Section Appendix 17 - Guidelines for Residential Extensions


Cognisant to Section 16.10.4 (Sustainable Neighbourhoods page 278) and Section 16.10.12 (pg 282), to expand upon these sections and to give substance to the Guidelines set out in Appendix 17:

In the absence of parameters in the Planning Act 2000 which define definitively what constitutes 'consultation' with local residents in planning, and in the absence of specified standards that:

Standards for minimum levels of privacy, daylight and sunlight be specified.

For all developments of 20 or more units it will be a requirement of the planning application process that the applicant will issue to all residential units within a 0.5km radius of the location of the proposed development a leaflet/letter setting out the details of the application, said letter to be distributed up to fourteen days prior to the intended date when the application will be lodged; and that

The planning application process will include provision for the local authority to conduct spot checks to ensure that this requirement has been complied with.

Motion


Appendix 20 - City Performance Indicators

Section Appendix 20 - City Performance Indicators


To include the following as City Performance Indicators:

Carbon reductions

Energy performance

Innovation

Happiness

Reason: to broaden the measurements, evaluation and definition of success in the City.

Motion



17 September 2015

Appendix 21 - Land Use Definitions

Section Appendix 21 - Land Use Definitions


On page 202 add the words below under the first paragraph: “A pilot project to incorporate indicators within defined urban villages shall be undertaken within the lifetime of the plan. Indicators that can be obtained or gathered locally such as percentage green space per capita; transport modal split of residents, housing composition, children‟s play areas etc.”

Reason: To gain data on variations in performance in communities and neighbourhoods across the city and ensure that allocations of resources are equitable.

Motion


Appendix 23 - Green Infrastructure Guiding Principles

Section Appendix 23 - Green Infrastructure Guiding Principles


Appendix 23 - Green Infrastructure Guiding Principles

Green Roofs table list to include „edible plants and food crops such as fruits and vegetables‟.

Reason: to facilitate and support small scale, locally produced food crops and foster the development and practice of permaculture in the City.

Motion


Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)

Section Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)


That the new city development plan will incorporate a timeframe to implement the recommendations of the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and the Strategic Environmental Assessment.

Reason: To insure the city is protected against flood risk

Motion



APPENDIX D - SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON 17/09/2015




APPENDIX E - SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON 17/09/2015



APPENDIX F - SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON 17/09/2015




Documents

Minutes for Special Meeting 16th and 17th September 2015