The minutes of the meeting held on 20^th June 2023 were considered.  

It was proposed by Councillor T. Kitt and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh and AGREED: “That Minutes of the meeting of 20^th June 2023 be ADOPTED and APPROVED”

Ms Linda Lally, Senior Executive Engineer of the Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department gave a presentation to the Members on Transportation Planning in the Development Management Process.  Following a discussion, the presentation was NOTED.

Ms Roisin Burke, Senior Planner of the Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department gave a presentation to the Members on Major Studies/LAP’s. Following a discussion the Members were advised that a priority list was brought to the Full Council Meeting on 3^rd July 2023 and agreed. Work is currently underway on the procurement process which is due to be completed in October 2023. Ms Burke also advised the Members that the Draft Heritage Plan is on display until October 2023.  The presentation was NOTED.   

Mr Colin Gallagher, Senior Engineer of the Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department gave a presentation to the Members on a Green Roof Policy and the benefits.  Following a discussion the presentation was NOTED.

Mr Paul Carroll, Senior Engineer of the Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department gave a presentation to the Members on Fingal Greenways/Cycleways and the progress to-date throughout the County.  Following a discussion the presentation was NOTED.

Mr Colin Gallagher, Senior Engineer of the Planning and strategic Infrastructure Department gave a presentation to the Members on Flood Risk Assessment.  Following a discussion the presentation was NOTED.

Mr Fran Whelan, CEO, Action Ireland Trust gave a presentation to the Members with an update on the Legacy on Lesotho Planning Project and outlined the success of the project to date, acknowledging Fingal County Council for their support.  Following a discussion, the presentation was NOTED.  The support of the Members of the Committee for the project was also NOTED.  It was AGREED that a request would be brought to the CPG to explore how the Council could continue to work with Action Ireland Trust to support the project.

The motion in the name of Councillor B. Dennehy was proposed by Councillor T. Kitt and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh.  

The motion states: 
 

“That this Committee be provided with a report on the sequence of events for applications to have land rezoned emanating from the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) from the landowner’s application to the method of the request being voted on in the Council Chamber.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED and the report was NOTED without discussion.   

(see appendix 1)

The meeting concluded at 6.00 pm

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