Agenda and minutes

Venue: Chamber - Grove Road, Blanchardstown

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Items
No. Item

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Area Chairperson, Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan, at the start of the meeting reminded members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.

 

CMB/280/25

Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General Matters) Meeting held on Thursday the 4th of September 2025

It was PROPOSED by Councillor A. Donnelly seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy and RESOLVED –

 

“That the minutes of the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday 4th September 2025 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

 

CMB/281/25

QUESTIONS

It was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED-

 

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 24 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

 

CMB/282/25

Councillor H. Redwood - Temporary Planning Permission regarding Manna Drones in this LEA - AI103880

CMB/283/25

Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Cycling Infrastructure - Carpenterstown Road - AI104115

CMB/284/25

Councillor J. Burtchaell - Demolition of Derelict House Opposite Saddlers Estate - AI104244

CMB/285/25

Councillor J. Burtchaell - Inspection of Derelict Sites - Heathfield - AI104267

CMB/286/25

Councillor E. Troy - Residents' Concerns for Manna Drones in this LEA - AI104245

CMB/287/25

Councillor E. Troy - Update on Enforcement Order - The Elms, College Road - AI104286

CMB/288/25

Councillor E. Troy - Update on Planning Issues at The Elms and Church Court - AI104287

CMB/289/25

Councillor A. Donnelly - Timelines for New Play Areas - Hartstown Park/Hazelbury Park - AI104281

CMB/290/25

Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Litter Blackspot CCTV Installation in this LEA - AI104283

CMB/291/25

Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Biodiversity Studies in this LEA - AI104421

CMB/292/25

Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Housing Delivery in this LEA - AI104422

CMB/293/25

Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Notices of Termination Reported in this LEA - AI104426

CMB/294/25

Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Litter Fines in this LEA - AI104427

CMB/295/25

Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Number of Choice Based Lettings in this LEA - AI104429

CMB/296/25

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Timeline of Refurbishment Works at Corduff Park - AI104397

CMB/297/25

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Update on Taking in Charge - Chapelwood Estate, Hollystown - AI104398

CMB/298/25

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Housing Forum Meetings in the LEA - AI104399

CMB/299/25

Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Inactive Planning Permissions in this Local Electoral Area - AI104432

CMB/300/25

Councillor J. Walsh - Land Zoned for Housing in the LEA - AI104433

CMB/301/25

Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Blanchardstown to Castleknock Cycle Path - AI104434

CMB/302/25

Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Ownership of Ashleigh Green - AI104435

CMB/303/25

Councillor J. Walsh - Outline of Dunsink Local Area Plan - AI104436

CMB/304/25

Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Planning Enforcement regarding Drone Delivery Hubs in this LEA - AI104437

CMB/305/25

Applications for Funding.

CMB/305/25a

Applications for Community Funding

Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor T. Kitt and seconded by Councillor J. Walsh and AGREED:

 

“That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the Community Funding in the attached report.” 

 

CMB/306/25

Draft Old School House Masterplan

A motion in the name of Councillor  John Walsh was submitted

 

“That this Committee agrees to defer consideration of the draft Master Plan for the Old School House, Clonsilla, to the next Services ‘B’ meeting.”

 

The Motion was proposed by Councillor John Walsh and seconded by Councillor Angela Donnelly

 

Following discussion the motion was agreed.

 

CMB/307/25

Proposed Play Space at Hartstown Park

Mr. Kevin Halpenny, Senior Parks & Landscape Officer, Planning & Strategic Infrastructure Department provided a presentation on the Proposed Play Space at Hartstown Park works to be carried out under Part XI of the Planning and Development Act(as amended) and Part VIII of the Local Government Act, Planning and Development Regulations 2021(as amended). Following the presentation queries were raised by the members which were responded to by Mr. Kevin Halpenny. The presentation was NOTED.

 

CMB/308/25

Proposed Play Space at Hazelbury Park

Mr. Kevin Halpenny, Senior Parks & Landscape Officer, Planning & Strategic Infrastructure Department provided a presentation on the Proposed Play Spaces at Hazelbury Park works  to be carried out under Part XI of the Planning and Development Act(as amended) and Part VIII of the Local Government Act, Planning and Development Regulations 2021(as amended).. Following the presentation queries were raised by the members which were responded to by Mr. Kevin Halpenny. The presentation was NOTED.

 

MOTIONS

CMB/309/25

Councillor H. Redwood - Report on Drone Delivery Services Policy in this LEA - AI103876

The Motion in the name of Councillor H. Redwood was proposed by Councillor H. Redwood and seconded by Councillor J. Walsh.

 

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following a discussion the Motion was AGREED.

 

A further discussion took place and it was agreed by the members to bring the Motion back as a Headed Item at the next Area Committee Meeting.

 

CMB/310/25

Councillor M. McCamley - Request by Powerstown Allotments Committee - AI103943

It was AGREED by the members that this item would be DEFERRED.

CMB/311/25

Councillor S. Shovlin - Review of Piece of Land on Clonsilla Road - AI104116

The motion in the name of Councillor S. Shovlin was proposed by Councillor S. Shovlin and Seconded by T. Leddy

 

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.

 

CMB/312/25

Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Multi-use Motorbike and Pump Track in this LEA - AI104269

The Motion in the name of Councillor JK. Onwumereh was proposed by Councillor JK. Onwumereh and seconded by Councillor E. Carbone- Mangan.

 

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the Motion was AGREED.

 

CMB/313/25

Councillor J. Burtchaell - Derelict Site use for Social Housing - Saddlers Estate, Mulhuddart - AI104370

The motion in the name of Councillor J. Burtchaell was proposed by Councillor J. Burtchaell and seconded by H. Redwood.

 

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.

 

CMB/314/25

Councillor A. Donnelly - Funding for Step Down Housing in this LEA - AI104420

The Motion in the name of Councillor A. Donnelly was proposed by Councillor A. Donnelly and seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy.

 

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the Motion was AGREED.

 

CMB/315/25

Councillor J. Walsh - Second Special School in this LEA - AI104430

The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Walsh was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor A. Donnelly.

 

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the Motion was AGREED.

 

 

CMB/316/25

Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Bus Shelter for Hampton Wood Drive at St. Margaret's Road - AI104346

The motion in the name of Councillor J.K Onwumereh. was proposed by Councillor J.K Onwumereh. and seconded by Councillor E. Carbone – Mangan.

 

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the Motion was AGREED.

 

CMB/317/25

Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Dublin Canvas in this LEA - AI104428

The Motion in the name of Councillor A. Donnelly was proposed by Councillor A. Donnelly and seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy.

 

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.

 

 

CMB/318/25

Councillor J. Walsh - Planning Enforcement for Drone Delivery Hubs in this LEA - AI104431

The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Walsh was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor E. Carbone – Mangan.

 

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the Motion was AGREED.

 

 

 

 

 

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