Agenda item
Variation No. 2 of the Fingal Development Plan
The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Apresentation was given to the Members by Mr. D. Murray.
During the course of discussion, it was proposed by Cllr. D. Mulligan and seconded by Cllr. P. Mulville:
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
It was then proposed by Cllr. D. Mulligan and seconded by Cllr. P. Mullville:
Recommendation
Suggest further edits to recommendation as fellows edits in red and deleted as such
This additional NPO 68 related growth, when
allocated to Swords, will support the regeneration of underused
town centre underdeveloped areas of
main street to north street Swords lands along with
the planned and sequential infill opportunities in line with and on condition of the planned and
projected population growth to provide for high
density population size
appropriate and
people intensive uses in work and housing opportunities in Swords and
will ensure Swords the area
continues to develop as a key location to
the airport for airport related which assists in economic development and
employment provision.
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
It was then proposed by Cllr. T. O’Leary and seconded by Cllr. K. Dennison:
“That the first sentence of paragraph 3 on page 56 of the Chief Executive's report on the proposed Variation No. 2 be replaced by the following:
"The land currently zoned for housing in Balbriggan will be categorised into Tier 1 and Tier 2 properties(locations). During the remaining period of the current Development Plan 2017-2023, development will be confined to Tier 1 properties (locations)" in the interests of proper planning and sustainable development.”
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
It was then proposed by Cllr. D. Healy and seconded by Cllr. P. Conroy:
“That the Variation be amended by the inclusion of the following text in the County Development Plan, in line with the submission from the EMRA:
"In line with the emphasis in the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy, it is an objective of the Council to ensure that spatial planning and infrastructure are consistent with climate mitigation and adaptation objectives. When it is available, the Council will be informed by the work led by the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly to develop a method for quantifying the GHG impacts of spatial planning policies, QGasSP an ESPON EU research programme The Dublin Metropolitan Climate Action Regional Office (will also play a key role in supporting Fingal in achieving a transition to a low carbon society through the implementation of the Dublin Climate Change Action Plan.” “
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
It was then proposed by Cllr. T. Murphy and seconded by Cllr. G. Maguire:
““In the context of Variation No.2 to the Development Plan, I welcome that Balbriggan has been now classified as a 'self-sustaining town', in this context, I hereby request that the C.E. will give an assurance that Balbriggan, will acquire targeted investment to generate local employment and infrastructure, both physical and social, to enable Balbriggan develop at a more sustainable level into the future and that any proposed increase in housing units is balanced against said investment in employment and infrastructure as is required for 'self-sustaining towns' in the current Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) for the Eastern & Midland.”
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
It was then proposed by Cllr. J. Hopkins and seconded by Cllr. P. Mulville:
“To change the wording on the CE’s report:
“From: Portmarnock Lands proximate to the DART station are delivering housing within a LAP framework. The lands are served by much improved cycling infrastructure and access to high quality parkland and coastal amenity. To: Portmarnock Part of the Dublin City and Suburbs settlement.
This this part of Fingal is served by the DART Capacity and Access to DART for mobility impaired Housing being delivered within the LAP framework Lands served by limited cycling infrastructure with further infrastructure at design phase (currently no access to village/schools/beach and sports clubs) Coastal amenity with plans for high quality parkland at design stage (Racecourse Regional Park). No access to QBCs due to Road Capacity issues afforded a high degree of protection as a consequence of European Site Designations Benefits from a well-appointed self-sufficient village.””
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
It was then proposed by Cllr. J. Hopkins and seconded by Cllr. P. Mulville:
“To change the wording on the CE’s report:
“From: Baldoyle /Sutton Part of the Dublin City and Suburbs settlement, this part of Fingal is served by the at Stapolin, development is being delivered through the LAP, with a station in the village centre is being delivered along with regional parkland.
To: Baldoyle Part of the Dublin City and Suburbs settlement.
This this part of Fingal is served by the DART. Capacity and Access to DART no access currently exists. Housing being delivered within the LAP framework. Lands served by limited cycling infrastructure with further infrastructure at design phase (currently no access to village/schools/beach and sports clubs). Coastal amenity with plans for high quality parkland at design stage (Racecourse Regional Park). No access to QBCs due to Road Capacity issues. Afforded a high degree of protection as a consequence of European Site Designations. Historical Baldoyle a village of significant character already exists, naming convention of proposed new village potentially Stapolin village to be confirmed”.”
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
It was then proposed by Cllr. J. Hopkins and seconded by Cllr. P. Mulville:
“To change the wording on the CE’s report:
“From: Howth is afforded a high degree of protection as a consequence of its SAAO and European Site designations. It is served by a DART station and is within the Dublin City and Suburbs area. Benefiting from a village of significant character, brownfield and consolidation lands are available for development proximate to the DART station.
To: Howth Part of the Dublin City and Suburbs settlement.
This this part of Fingal is served by the DART. Capacity and Access to DART for mobility impaired Housing being delivered within the LAP framework. Lands served by limited cycling infrastructure and currently not included in the Sutton Malahide section of greenway, limited access to village/schools/beach and sports clubs. Coastal amenity No access to QBCs due to Road Capacity issues. Afforded a high degree of protection as a consequence of European Site Designations. Brownfield sites are available for development proximate to the DART benefiting from a village of significant character”.”
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
It was then proposed by Cllr. K. Power and seconded by Cllr. P. Conroy:
“Can the manager give a commitment that a social infrastructure audit will be carried out in Balbriggan within the lifetime of the variation to this Development Plan? And therefore, to include the following in the Variation:
"It is an objective to complete a social infrastructure audit in Balbriggan by (the end of 2021) to inform planning decisions.””
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
It was then proposed by Cllr. K. Power and seconded by Cllr. P. Conroy:
“To replace objective SS 02a “Development will be permitted in principle on lands where there is a Local Area Plan or Masterplan in place and only when these lands are substantially developed will permission be granted for the development of lands without such a framework. Should the lands identified within a LAP or Masterplan not come forward for development in the short term, consideration will be given to other lands.”
with “Development will be permitted in principle on lands where the location is adjacent to existing settlement centre lands and where sustainable physical and social infrastructural capacity is readily available. Only when these lands are substantially developed will permission be granted for the development of lands without such social and physical infrastructure capacity.
Justification:
The RSES indicates that Local Authorities should be pursuing the more strategic lands through an Active Land Management Strategy, while the National Planning Framework recommends a 'tiered' approach to development of land according to whether the infrastructure is in place or not. Development of lands should be pursued in a more strategic manner and focus on the availability of infrastructure first and foremost.”
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
Mr. Buckley, Meetings Administrator, then read the following resolution into the record:
Following discussion, the Mayor instructed that a roll call vote be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows:
FOR: 32 THIRTY-TWO
AGAINST: 7 SEVEN
FOR: Councillors Boland, Cathal; Butler, Darragh; Carey, Ian; Conroy, Pamela; Cooper, Freddie; Currie, Emer; Dennehy, Brian; Dennison, Kieran; Guerin, Jimmy; Healy, David; Henchy, Adrian; Hopkins, Joan; Humphreys, James; Kitt, Tom; Lavin, Anthony; Leddy, Ted; Maguire, Gráinne; Mahony, Howard; Manton, Brigid; McCamley, Mary; McDonagh, Brian; Mulville, Paul; Murphy, Tony; Newman, Joe; O’Brien, Eoghan; O’Donoghue, Robert; O’Leary, Tom; Ó Rodaigh, Seána; Power, Karen; Rane, Punam; Tormey, Aoibhinn; Walsh, John.
AGAINST: Councillors Burtchaell, John; Doyle, Tania; Graves, Ann; Hanaphy, Breda; Mulligan, Dean; O’Rourke, Aaron; Treacy, Natalie.
The Mayor then DECLARED the resolution PASSED.
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