Chapter 2: Core Strategy and Settlement Strategy

Closed29 Mar, 2022, 12:00am - 26 Apr, 2022, 11:59pm

Following are the proposed material amendments to Chapter 2. Please note Amendment 2.1 relates to a number of sections of Chapter 2 relating to alignment of figures with the 6-year life of the plan and will be considered as one amendment.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.2 Executive Summary
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Taking account of completed units between 2017 and 2021 (5,914 Units) there is an overall requirement of 17,817 units between 2021 and 2028. The Core Strategy (Table 10) demonstrates how this target can be met up to 2028 taking into consideration units under construction. It has been developed by applying a four-step approach to the identification and assessment of lands capable of meeting this housing requirement.

To Read:

Taking account of completed units between 2017 and Q3 2021 (5,914 Units) (6,554 Units) plus an estimated delivery of 1600 units between Q3 2021 and Q3 2022 (total of 8,154 Units) there is an overall requirement of 17,817 15,576 units between 2021 2022 and 2028. The Core Strategy (Table 10) demonstrates how this target can be met up to 2028 taking into consideration units under construction. It has been developed by applying a four-step approach to the identification and assessment of lands capable of meeting this housing requirement.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.2 Executive Summary
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  • The housing target for South Dublin County, as set by Ministerial Guidelines and the NPF Road Map, is 17,817 homes up to 2028.
  • Of this there are currently 4,557 homes under construction, thereby reducing the need to 13,260 homes up to 2028.
  • The Council has assessed all appropriately zoned lands with the potential for residential development and has applied a residential density for each site in line with Ministerial Guidelines.
  • Informed by this work, there is a total Land Capacity of 1,039ha with the potential for 44,472 units. However, by excluding Long Term Strategic Lands the land capacity reduces to 477ha with the potential to accommodate 23,731 units.
  • An Infrastructure Assessment was carried out for these lands to identify the capacity of lands in Tier 1 (i.e. zoned and serviced) which has a total of 11,597 homes and in Tier 2 (i.e. zoned and serviceable within the lifetime of the plan) which has a total of 12,133.
  • A further Planning and Deliverability assessment was carried out across the Tier 1 and 2 lands and has been found to have sufficient capacity to meet total housing target set for the County.
  • Based on above – the core strategy identifies that there is no requirement to zone additional lands to meet population or housing targets.

To Read:

  • The housing target for South Dublin County, as set by Ministerial Guidelines and the NPF Road Map, is 17,817 15,576  homes up to 2028.
  • Of this there are currently 4,557 homes under construction, thereby reducing the need to 13,260 homes up to 2028.
  • The Council has assessed all appropriately zoned lands with the potential for residential development and has applied a residential density for each site in line with Ministerial Guidelines.
  • Informed by this work, there is a total Land Capacity of  1,039ha 990ha with the potential for 44,472 42,570 units. However, by excluding Long Term Strategic Lands, the land capacity reduces to 477 428 ha with the potential to accommodate 23,731 21,490 units.
  • An Infrastructure Assessment was carried out in preparation of the Plan for these lands in 2021 which identified to identify the capacity of lands in Tier 1 (i.e. zoned and serviced) which had a total of 11,597 homes and in Tier 2 (i.e. zoned and serviceable within the lifetime of the plan) which had a total of 12,133. Based on known construction activity and estimated delivery up to Q3 2022 the total capacity of Tier 1 and Tier 2 lands is 21,490 units over the Plan period.
  • A further Planning and Deliverability assessment was carried out across the Tier 1 and 2 lands and confirmed sufficient capacity to meet the total housing target set for the County.
  • Based on above – the core strategy identifies that there is no requirement to zone additional lands to meet population or housing targets.
Chapter/ Section Table 7 - Section 2.5.5 Housing Supply Targets
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Policy/Objective No.  Update Table 7: South Dublin Housing Demand Figures 2021 – 2028 - 2.5.5 Housing Supply Targets
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Amend Table 7 from:

Table 7: South Dublin Housing Demand Figures 2021 – 2028

South Dublin County Council

Annual Average

Total Households

A

ESRI NPF scenario projected new household demand 2017 to 2028

1,806

21,680

B

Actual new housing supply 2017-end of 2020

1,479

5,914

C

Homeless households**, and estimated unmet demand as of Census 2016

N/A

2,050

D

Housing Demand 2021-2028 = Total (B+D-C)/ 7.75yrs

2,299

17,817

To read:

Table 7: South Dublin Housing Demand Figures 2021 2022 – 2028

 

South Dublin County Council

Annual Average

Total Households

A

ESRI NPF scenario projected new household demand 2017 to 2028.

1806

21680

B

Actual new housing supply 2017- end of 2020 Q3 2022

1,479 1,432

5,914 8,154

C

Homeless households**, and estimated unmet demand as of Census 2016

N/A

2050

D

Housing Demand 2021 Q3 2022Q3 2028 = Total (B+D-C) (A-(B-C))/ 7.75yrs 6yrs

2,299

2,613

17,817

15,576

 *Methodology based on Housing Supply Guidelines issued by Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
** Homeless figure as per the ESRI data and has not increased to date.

Chapter/ Section Table 9 - Section 2.6.1 Land Capacity Study
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Policy/Objective No. 

Update Table 9: Capacity of undeveloped lands within South Dublin - 2.6.1 Land Capacity Study

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Amend Table 9 from:

Table 9: Capacity of undeveloped lands within South Dublin

To read: Table 9: Capacity of Undeveloped Lands within South Dublin 2022-2028

(Scroll the tables horizontally to view all colums using the scrollbar under each table)

 Table 9: Capacity of undeveloped lands within South Dublin

Settlement Type

Settlement Name

Residential (HA)

Residential (Units)

Mixed-Use  (HA)

Mixed-Use  (Units)

Total Potential (HA)

Total Potential (Units)

Dublin City and Suburbs

Tallaght

22.5

0

661

0

0

28.13

0

2,902

50.7

3,563

Naas Road

0

0

0

0

0

21.73

0

1,123

21.73

1,123

Templegoue, Walkinstown, Rathfarnham, Firhouse

97.02

0

4,222

0

0

11.88

0

890

108.9

5,112

Clondalkin, Clonburris and Grange Castle

4.05

10.84

286

798

73.31

17.62

2,744

1,355

105.82

5,183

Lucan, Adamstown, Palmerstown

5.92

0.36

464

20

52.6

16.93

1,748

1,226

75.81

3,458

Citywest

45.94

2.64

2,604

159

2.45

2.25

245

135

53.28

3,143

Sub-total of Dublin City and Suburbs

175.5

13.84

8,237

977

128.36

98.54

4,737

7,631

416.2

21,582

Self-Sustaining Town

Saggart

5.77

0.27

202

10

0

1.13

0

39

7.17

251

Self-Sustaining Growth Towns

Newcastle

22.79

1.42

797

50

0

1.12

0

39

25.33

886

Rathcoole

24.47

1.13

820

39

1.94

0

0

68

27.54

927

Sub-total of Towns

53.03

2.82

1,819

99

1.94

2.25

0

146

60.04

2064

Sub-total of urban area

228.5

16.66

10,056

1,076

130.3

100.7

4,737

7,777

477

23,730

Combined Totals

245

11,132

231

12,514

 

 

A – Total Capacity South County Dublin

 

477

23,730

B - Housing Need for South Dublin (2017 – Q3 2028)

-

-

-

23,731

C - Completed Units (2017 – 2021)

-

-

-

5,914

D – Housing Need for South Dublin (2021 – 2028) (B minus C)

-

-

-

17,817

E - Units under construction (Estimated from Feb 2021)

-

-

-

4,557

F - Net Housing Need for South Dublin (2021 – 2028) (D minus E)

-

-

-

13,260

G – Surplus (A minus F) across Tier 1 and Tier 2

-

-

-

10,470

Table 9: Capacity of Undeveloped Lands within South Dublin 2022-2028

Settlement Type

Settlement Name

Residential (HA)

Residential (Units)

Mixed-Use  (HA)

Mixed-Use  (Units)

Total Potential (HA)

Total Potential (Units)

Dublin City and Suburbs

Tallaght

22.5

0

661

0

0

28.13

25.43

0

2,902

2,767

 

50.7

48

3,563

3,428

Naas Road

0

0

0

0

0

21.73

0

1,123

21.73

1,123

Templegoue, Walkinstown, Rathfarnham, Firhouse

97.02

91.5

0

4,222

3,946

0

0

11.88

0

890

108.9

103.38

5,112

4,836

Clondalkin, Clonburris and Grange Castle

4.05

10.84

286

798

73.31

70.39

17.62

2,744

     2,660                                                                                                                                        

1,355

105.82

101.9

5,183

5,099

Lucan, Adamstown, Palmerstown

5.92

0.36

464

20

52.6

39.62

16.93

1,748

1,099

1,226

75.81

62.83

3,458

2,809

Citywest

45.94

31.54

2.64

2,604

1,884

159

2.45

2.25

245

135

53.28

38.88

3,143

2,423

Sub-total of Dublin City and Suburbs

175.5

155.51

13.84

8,237

7,241

977

128.36

112.46

98.54

95.84

4,737

4,044

7,631

7,496

416.2

377.65

21,582

19,718

Self-Sustaining Town

Saggart

5.77

0.27

202

10

0

1.13

0

39

7.17

251

Self-Sustaining Growth Towns

Newcastle

22.79

15.94

1.42

797

557

50

0

1.12

0

39

25.33

18.48

886

646

Rathcoole

24.47

21.22

1.13

820

699

39

1.94

0

0

68

27.54

24.29

927

806

Self-Sustaining Town

Saggart

5.77

0.27

271

10

0

1.13

0

39

7.17

320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sub-total of Towns

53.03

42.93

2.82

1,819

1,527

99

1.94

2.25

0

146

60.04

49.94

2064

1,772

Sub-total of urban area

228.5

198.44

16.66

10,056

8,768

1,076

130.3

114.4

100.7

98.09

4,737

4,004

7,777

7.642

477

427.59

23,730

21,490

Combined Totals

245

215.1

11,132

9,844

231

212.49

12,514

11,646

 

 

A – Total Capacity South County Dublin

 

477

427.59

 

23,730

21,490

 

B - Housing Need for South Dublin (2017 Q3 2022  – Q3 2028)

-

-

-

23,731

21,490

 

C - Completed Units (2017 – 2021) Note: Q3 2021 to Q3 2022 Completions have been incorporated into the revised figures for each area in the above table

-

-

-

5,914

 

D – Housing Need for South Dublin (2021 Q3 2022  –  Q3 2028) (B minus C)

-

-

-

17,817

15,576

 

E - Units under construction (Estimated from Feb 2021 Q3 2021 Housing Task Force Returns)

-

-

-

4,557

2,438

 

F - Net Housing Need for South Dublin (2021 Q3 2022 – Q3 2028) (D minus E)

-

-

-

13,260

13,138

 

G – Additional Capacity Surplus (A minus F) across Tier 1 and Tier 2

-

-

-

10,470

8,352

 

Chapter/ Section New Table 10 - Section 2.6.5 Core Strategy – 2022 – 2028 Development Plan
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Policy/Objective No.  Insert New Table 10: Capacity of additional zoned undeveloped lands within South Dublin- 2.6.5 Core Strategy – 2022 – 2028 Development Plan
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Insert New Table 10: Indicative Capacity of Additional Zoned Lands in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028

 

 Table 10: Indicative Capacity of Additional Zoned Lands in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028

Settlement Type

Settlement Name

 

Additional Zoned Land

Residential (HA)

Residential (Units)

Mixed-Use  (HA)

Mixed-Use  (Units)

Total Potential (HA)

Total Potential (Units)

Dublin City and Suburbs

Tallaght

Lands at Kiltipper Road

0.48

0

10

0

0

0

0

0

0.48

10

 

Whitestown Way Regen Lands

0

0

0

0

0

2.82

0

190-340

2.82

190-340

Naas Road

-

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

Templegoue, Walkinstown, Rathfarnham, Firhouse

-

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Clondalkin, Clonburris and Grange Castle

-

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Lucan, Adamstown, Palmerstown

Ash Park Court

 

.036

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0.36

1

 

Cooldrinagh

3.96

0

8

0

0

0

0

0

3.96

8*

Citywest

 

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total of Additional Zoned Land

 

4.8

0

19

0

0

2.82

0

190-340

7.62

209-359

 *Low density housing subject to CS11 SLO 1  – Indicative potential for 3 to 8 units (c.3 units on existing greenfield lands/ up to c.5 units on existing residential back land)

Chapter/ Section New Table 11 - Section 2.6.5 Core Strategy – 2022 – 2028 Development Plan
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Policy/Objective No.  Update Table 10: Core Strategy Table 2022 – 2028 - 2.6.5 Core Strategy – 2022 – 2028 Development Plan
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Amend Table 10 from:

Table 10: Core Strategy Table 2022 – 2028

To Read: Table 10 11: Core Strategy Table 2022 – 2028

 

 Table 10: Core Strategy Table 2022 – 2028

Settlement Type

Neighbourhood Area  / Settlement Name

2016 persons

2016 units  & share (%)

Estimated Built 2016 to Q4 2020 and share (%)

Total Land (HA) 2021 - 2028

Total Housing (Units) 2021 – 2028 and share (%)

Total 2028 units and  share (%)

Target 2028 persons and share (%)

Population Growth from2016 persons No. (%)

Dublin City and Suburbs

Tallaght

71,350

24,080

(25%)

700

(12%)

42.54

2,000

(11%)

26,780 (22%)

76,525

(24%)

+5,175

(7%)

Naas Road

1,384

396

(0.4%)

15

(0%)

20.02

1,010

(6%)

1,421 (1%)

3,349

(1%)

+1,965

(142%)

Templegoue, Walkinstown, Rathfarnham, Firhouse

78,166

28,503

(30%)

1,750

(30%)

55.91

1,953

(11%)

32,206

(27%)

85,264

(26%)

+7,098

(9%)

Clondalkin, Clonburris and Grange Castle

44,500

14,869

(16%)

200

(3%)

122.3

5,385

(30%)

20,454

(17%)

55,206

(17%)

+10,706

(24%)

Lucan, Adamstown, Palmerstown

59,000

19,069

(20%)

1,625

(28%)

93.83

3,322

(19%)

24,039

(20%)

68,483

(21%)

+9,483

(16%)

Citywest

8,238

2,503

(3%)

1,164

(20%)

78.52

2,833

(16%)

6,502

(5%)

15,900

(5%)

+7,662

(93%)

Sub-Total

262,638

89,420

(94%)

5,454

(93%)

413

16,503 (93%)

111,402(93.7%)

304,726

(93%)

42,088 (+16%)

Self-Sustaining  Town

Saggart

3,133

1,142

(1%)

85

(1%)

3.57

96

(0.5%)

1,323

(1%)

3,531

(1%)

+398

(13%)

Self-Sustaining Growth Towns

Newcastle

3,093

1,109 (1%)

100

(2%)

32.66

638

(3.6%)

1,847

(2%)

5,039 (2%)

+1,946

(63%)

Rathcoole

4,351

1,599

(2%)

250

(4%)

24.43

580

(3%)

2,429

(2%)

6,409 (2%)

+2,058

(47%)

Sub-Total of Towns

10,577

3,850 (4%)

435

(7%)

60.65

1,314

(7%)

5,599

(5%)

14,979

(5%)

+4,402

(42%)

Urban Aggregate

273,215

93,270

(98%)

5,914

474

17,817

(100%)

117,001

(98.3%)

319,705

(98%)

+46,491

(17%)

Aggregate Rural Area

5,552

1,622

(2%)

0

0

0

1,622

5,579

(2%)

+27

+(0.5%)

South Dublin Totals

278,767

94,892

5,914

474

17,817

118,623

325,285

46,518

(+16.7%)

Table 10 11: Core Strategy Table 2022 – 2028

Settlement Type

Neighbourhood Area  / Settlement Name

2016 persons

2016 units  & share (%)

Estimated Built 20167to Q4 2020 and share (%)

Total Land (HA) 20212 - 2028

Total Housing (Units) 20212 – 2028 and share (%)

Total 2028 units and  share (%)

Target 2028 persons and share (%)

Population Growth from2016 persons No. (%)

Dublin City and Suburbs

Tallaght

71,350

24,080

(25%)

700

(12%)

42.54

39.84

2,000

1865

(11%)

(12%)

26,780 (22%)

76,525

(24%)

+5,175

(7%)

Naas Road

City Edge

1,384

396

(0.4%)

15

(0%)

20.02

1,010

(6%)

1,421 (1%)

3,349

(1%)

+1,965

(142%)

Templegoue, Walkinstown, Rathfarnham, Firhouse

78,166

28,503

(30%)

1,750

(30%)

55.91

50.39

1,953

1677

(11%)

32,206

(27%)

85,264

(26%)

+7,098

(9%)

Clondalkin, Clonburris and Grange Castle

44,500

14,869

(16%)

200

(3%)

122.3

119.78

5,385

5189

(30%)

(33%)

20,454

(17%)

55,206

(17%)

+10,706

(24%)

Lucan, Adamstown, Palmerstown

59,000

19,069

(20%)

1,625

(28%)

93.83

80.85

3,322

2673

(19%)

(17%)

24,039

(20%)

68,483

(21%)

+9,483

(16%)

Citywest

8,238

2,503

(3%)

1,164

(20%)

78.52

64.12

2,833

2113

(16%)

(14%)

6,502

(5%)

15,900

(5%)

+7,662

(93%)

Sub-Total

262,638

89,420

(94%)

5,454

(93%)

413

375

16,503

14,527

(93%)

111,402(93.7%)

304,726

(93%)

42,088 (+16%)

Self-Sustaining  Town

Saggart

3,133

1,142

(1%)

85

(1%)

3.57

96

(0.5%)

1,323

(1%)

3,531

(1%)

+398

(13%)

Self-Sustaining Growth Towns

Newcastle

3,093

1,109 (1%)

100

(2%)

32.66

25.81

638

398

(3.6%)

(3%)

1,847

(2%)

5,039 (2%)

5,122

+1,946

+1,094

(63%)

(35%)

Rathcoole

4,351

1,599

(2%)

250

(4%)

24.43

21.18

580

487

(3%)

(3%)

2,429

(2%)

6,409 (2%)

+2,058

+1,339

(47%)

(31%)

Self-Sustaining  Town

Saggart

3,133

1,142

(1%)

85

(1%)

5.57

165

(1%)

1,323

(1%)

3,587

(1%)

+454

(14%)

Sub-Total of Towns

10,577

3,850 (4%)

435

(7%)

60.65

52.56

1,314

1,050

(7%)

5,599

(5%)

14,979

15,118

(5%)

+4,402

+2,887

(42%)

(26.7%)

Urban Aggregate

273,215

93,270

(98%)

5,914

474

428

17,817

15,576

(100%)

117,001

(98.3%)

319,705

319,844

(98%)

+46,491

+44,910

(17%)

(16.5%)

Aggregate Rural Area

5,552

1,622

(2%)

0

0

0

1,622

5,579

(2%)

+27

+(0.5%)

South Dublin Totals

278,767

94,892

5,914

474

428

17,817

15,576

118,623

325,285

325,423

46,518

45,002

(+16.7%)

(16%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Note: The allocation for Rural Housing and Population growth is based on new housing delivery over the previous plan period and will be managed through the rural settlement policy.
Note: Estimated built units taken from the Housing Task force data which was cross referenced against the CSO figures to determine the Neighbourhood share.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.5.1 South Dublin County Population - Baseline
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Policy/Objective No.  Insert New Text - 2.5.1 South Dublin County Population - Baseline
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

As per EMRA Requirements Insert new text after Table 4 to read:

The population projections for the County over the plan period 2022 – 2028 have been applied in accordance with the RSES which has been guided by the National Planning Framework Implementation Roadmap. The Roadmap acknowledges the transition of implementing Development Plans and provides scope to bring forward population figures of +25% up to 2026. This simply allows the 2031 targets to be front loaded, it does not provide for the exceedance of the 2031 high figure. The Roadmap outlines South Dublin as a County where this adjustment can be applied. The 2022 – 2028 Development Plan has applied this population adjustment in light of strong construction activity, completed residential units since 2016 and the continued demand for housing within the County.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.5.5 Housing Supply Targets
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Policy/Objective No.  New CS1 Objective 4 - 2.5.5 Housing Supply Targets
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

New CS1 Objective 4 to be added to read:

CS 1 Objective 4: To engage with the Land Development Agency (LDA), as may be necessary having regard to their role in the delivery of development, excluding lands owned by South Dublin County Council, in the planning and co-ordination of strategic land banks to achieve compact growth, sustainable development, and urban regeneration.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.6.1 Land Capacity Study
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Policy/Objective No.  CS2 Objective 1 -- 2.6.1 Land Capacity Study
Consequential Amendment Consequential Amendment arising from Material Amendment 2.4
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Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend text from:

CS2 Objective 1:

To prepare a Local Area Plan or other appropriate mechanism for the zoned Regeneration (REGEN) lands at Naas Road/Ballymount to include the Local Centre zoning (LC) at Walkinstown. The LAP or equivalent will provide a framework for the sequential and phased development of the lands, integrating sustainable transport, land use and blue and green infrastructure. The spatial planning of the area will be informed by the Naas Road Framework until such time as a Statutory Plan is in place.

To read:

CS2 Objective 1:

To prepare a Local Area Plan or other appropriate mechanism for the zoned Regeneration (REGEN) lands and other lands at Naas Road/Ballymount to include the Local Centre zoning (LC) at Walkinstown as defined by the City Edge Project boundary. The LAP or equivalent will commence in 2022 and provide a framework for the sequential and phased development of the lands, integrating sustainable transport, land use and blue and green infrastructure. The spatial planning of the area will be informed by the Naas Road City Edge Strategic Framework until such time as a Statutory Plan is in place.

Note: All references to Naas Road/Ballymount Lands throughout Chapter 2 to be updated to City Edge/City Edge Strategic Framework.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.6.1 Land Capacity Study
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.5
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Policy/Objective No. 

CS2 Objective 2 - 2.6.1 Land Capacity Study

Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend text from:

CS2 Objective 2:

To facilitate a co-ordinated approach and vision to any future sustainable development of the Naas Road Framework area in consultation with Dublin City Council, and all relevant stakeholders including the local community, and ensure that the needs of the existing and new community will be met, and the provision of necessary community and physical infrastructure is delivered in tandem with any new development.

To read:

To facilitate a co-ordinated approach and vision to any future sustainable development of the Naas Road Framework  City Edge area in collaboration with Dublin City Council, and all relevant stakeholders including the local community and existing businesses, having regard to their operational needs, and ensure that the needs of the existing and new community will be met, and the provision of necessary community and physical infrastructure is delivered in tandem with any new development.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.6.7 Monitoring of Growth / Active Land Management
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.6
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Policy/Objective No.  CS3 Objective 3 - 2.6.7 Monitoring of Growth / Active Land Management
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend CS3 Objective 3 from:

CS3 Objective 3: To provide for flexibility in achieving the housing supply targets and meeting housing demand, the Council will consider the re-distribution of housing and population figures within the settlement and Neighbourhood Areas. In this regard, where a site greater than 0.25ha has the potential to exceed the allocation for a particular Neighbourhood Area as set out under Core Strategy Table 10, the applicant must demonstrate to the Planning Authority that the necessary social and physical infrastructure is in place or can be provided as part of the application to accommodate the proposed development.

The Council will monitor the delivery of housing units to ensure general compliance with the Core Strategy and housing supply targets for the County and to inform the redistribution potential outlined above.

To read:

CS3 Objective 3: To provide for flexibility in achieving the housing supply targets and meeting housing demand, the Council will consider the re-distribution of housing and population figures within the settlement and Neighbourhood Areas. In this regard, where a site greater than 0.25ha has the potential to exceed the allocation for a particular Neighbourhood Area as set out under Core Strategy Table 10, the applicant must demonstrate to the Planning Authority that the necessary social and physical infrastructure is in place or can be provided as part of the application to accommodate the proposed development proposal is aligned with the overall growth target for the County, any necessary investment in infrastructure and the provision of employment together with supporting amenities and services.

The Council will monitor the delivery of housing units to ensure general compliance with the Core Strategy and housing supply targets for the County and to inform the redistribution potential outlined above.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.6.7 Monitoring of Growth / Active Land Management
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.7
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59

Policy/Objective No.  Vacant Sites - 2.6.7 Monitoring of Growth / Active Land Management
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

New Text under the heading Vacant Sites to be added to read:

Vacant development sites are both a challenge and an opportunity for the County to provide additional housing, employment and other uses. Active land management, including the implementation of the vacant site levy, is key to realising the vision and objectives of the Core Strategy.

The Urban Regeneration and Housing Act, 2015 provides for a levy to be applied on vacant sites in residential and regeneration zoned lands, which are suitable for housing but are not coming forward for development. The Act sets out two classes of land to which the levy may apply:

Residential land, under Section 10 (2)(a) and Section 10(2)(h) of the Planning Act 2000 (as amended).

In accordance with the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act, 2015, it is a key pillar of the Development Plan to promote the appropriate development and renewal of areas that are in need of regeneration, identified having regard to the Core Strategy, in order to prevent:

adverse effects on existing amenities in such areas, in particular as a result of the ruinous or neglected condition of any land;

urban blight and decay;

anti-social behaviour; or

a shortage of habitable houses or of land suitable for residential use or a mixture of residential and other uses.

Under Housing Policy Objective 15.2 of Housing for All, a new tax to activate land for residential purposes, and which will in time replace the Vacant Site Levy, has been introduced by the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Residential Zoned Land Tax provisions of the Finance Act 2021 set out criteria to facilitate the identification of lands which fall within the scope of the tax, the aim of which is to activate and bring forward the development of housing on lands that are suitably zoned and serviced, as indicated on maps to be prepared by planning authorities for their respective functional areas. These maps are to be based on the local authority development plan and where relevant, local area plan zoning maps. The Residential Zoned Land Tax will come into operation on 1st February 2024 and will replace the Vacant Site Levy, which will remain operational until the new tax measure comes into effect.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.6.8 Employment Lands
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.8
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Policy/Objective No.  Text Change - 2.6.8 Employment Lands
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend text from:

Baseline Analysis

In terms of available lands for development of employment, SDCC carried out an analysis of available lands which have potential to generate jobs. Based on this analysis, there is a total capacity to develop 624 hectares to facilitate further employment. This land is made up of:

  • 554ha of land zoned for Enterprise and Employment EE);
  • 55ha of land in Local, Village, District and Town Centres (zoned LC, VC, DC, and TC);
  • 7.6ha of employment generating lands within Strategic Development Zones
  • 5.8ha of land zoned Major Retail Centre (MRC); and
  • 1.2ha zoned Retail Warehousing (RW).

Based on an assessment of employment on existing zoned land, there is potential for 31,824 jobs assuming an average of 51 jobs per hectare. In addition to the above, there is 425ha of Regeneration (REGEN) zoned brownfield land forming part of the Tallaght Town Centre LAP and the Naas Road area. While these lands currently provide a relatively low density of employees to land area, there is significant scope for re-intensification to accommodate higher density employment through a mix of uses while creating a more compact and efficient urban form.

To read:

Baseline Analysis

In terms of available lands for development of employment, SDCC carried out an analysis of available lands which have potential to generate jobs. Based on this analysis, there is a total capacity to develop 624 675 hectares to facilitate further employment. This land is made up of:

  • 554ha 602ha of land zoned for Enterprise and Employment (EE);
  • 55ha 58.27ha of land in Local, Village, District and Town Centres (zoned LC, VC, DC, and TC);
  • 7.6ha of employment generating lands within Strategic Development Zones
  • 5.8ha of land zoned Major Retail Centre (MRC); and
  • 1.2ha zoned Retail Warehousing (RW).

The totals above include additional lands consisting of 48ha net of EE and 3.27ha of LC zoned in the 2022-2028 Development Plan which were not part of the analysis.

Based on an assessment of employment on the existing zoned land, there is potential for 31,824 34,503 jobs assuming an average of 51 jobs per hectare. In addition to the above, there is 425ha of Regeneration (REGEN) zoned brownfield land forming part of the Tallaght Town Centre LAP and the Naas Road City Edge area. While these lands currently provide a relatively low density of employees to land area, there is significant scope for re-intensification to accommodate higher density employment through a mix of uses while creating a more compact and efficient urban form.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.6.8 Employment Lands
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.9
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Policy/Objective No.  New CS5 Objective 5 - 2.6.8 Employment Lands
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

New CS5 Objective 5 to be added to read:

CS5 Objective 5:

To ensure, that as part of the two-year statutory review of the Development Plan, an evidence-based analysis of employment lands, including the potential for agri-hub employment, will be undertaken and should there be evidence for the need for further employment zoning within the lifetime of the Plan, a Variation to the Plan will be immediately initiated informed by:

•          Analysis of the type of employment need

•          Analysis of the appropriate location/s to serve such need and the appropriate zoning  objective

•          Relevant National and Regional policy and proper planning and sustainable development.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.7 Settlement Strategy
Amendment ref.

Amendment 2.10

Page no.

70 and Map No. 1

Policy/Objective No. 

New CS7 SLO 1 -  2.7 Settlement Strategy

And

Amend Map No.1

Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Insert a New CS7 SLO 1 to read:

CS7 SLO 1: To provide low density housing on these zoned lands to the east of no. 36 Ash Park Court to a maximum of one housing unit, subject to all normal planning application requirements, ensuring the protection of nearby trees.

AND

Amend Map No. 1  to change from: Objective OS – Open Space – ‘To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities‘

to

Objective RES - Existing Residential – ‘To protect and/or improve residential amenity’.

Proposed amendment 2.10 map

Chapter/ Section Section 2.7.2 Self-Sustaining Growth Towns / Self-Sustaining Town - Saggart
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.11
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70

Policy/Objective No.  Text Change - 2.7.2 Self-Sustaining Growth Towns / Self-Sustaining Town
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend text from:

The Saggart settlement had a population in 2016 of 3,133 which is targeted to grow by 366 persons (11%) to 3,499 persons by 2028.

To Read:

The Saggart settlement had a population in 2016 of 3,133 which is targeted to grow by 366 454 persons (11%) (13%) to 3,499 3,587 persons by 2028. Taking this growth over the plan period alongside estimated growth between 2017 and Q3 2022 of 244 people this equates to an overall growth of 698 (22%) persons over the period 2017 to 2028.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.7.2 Self-Sustaining Growth Towns / Self-Sustaining Town - Saggart
Amendment ref.

Amendment 2.11

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71

Policy/Objective No. 

New CS8 SLO 1 - 2.7.2 Self-Sustaining Growth Towns / Self-Sustaining Town

And Amend Map No. 8

Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

New CS8 SLO 1 to be added to read:

CS8 SLO1: To facilitate the delivery of Phase 1 residential lands at Mill Road Saggart which fully integrates with the adjoining lands to the south and in tandem with the delivery of a park space centrally located on the subject lands, a play space, creche, the integration of strong cycling and pedestrian permeability proposals agreed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority and the provision of appropriate noise mitigation measures along the northern boundary.

Proposed amendment 2.11 map

Chapter/ Section Section 2.7.2 Self-Sustaining Growth Towns / Self-Sustaining Town - Newcastle
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.12
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71

Policy/Objective No.  Text Change - 2.7.2 Self-Sustaining Growth Towns / Self-Sustaining Town
Consequential Amendment Consequential Amendment arising from Material Amendment 2.12
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Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend text from:

The Newcastle settlement had a population in 2016 of 3,093 which is targeted to grow by 1,946 persons (+63%) to 5,039 persons by 2028.

To Read:

The Newcastle settlement had a population in 2016 of 3,093 which is targeted to grow between the period 2022-2028 by 1,946 1,094 persons (+63%) (35%) to 5,039 4,187 persons by 2028.Taking this growth over the plan period alongside estimated growth between 2017 and Q3 2022 of 935 people this equates to an overall growth of 2,049 (65%) persons over the period 2017 to 2028.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.7.2 Self-Sustaining Growth Towns / Self-Sustaining Town - Newcastle
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.12
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72

Policy/Objective No. 

New CS9 Objective 4, CS9 SLO1, CS9 SLO2, CS9 SLO3, CS9 SLO4 - 2.7.2 Self-Sustaining Growth Towns / Self-Sustaining Town

And Amend Map No. 7

Consequential Amendment Consequential Amendment arising from Material Amendment 2.12
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Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend text from:

The growth in Newcastle is mainly focused on the adopted Local Area Plan. It is estimated that the remaining units in current permissions will, at an average of 80 units per year, take 7 years to develop. The remaining LAP lands which could accommodate 886 units do not have permission to date. The continued growth of Newcastle will be dependent on the delivery of the phasing and infrastructure required in the LAP.

The overarching principle for the town is to improve the social and physical services to provide for the growing population.

To Read:

The growth in Newcastle is mainly focused on the adopted Local Area Plan. It is estimated that the remaining units in current permissions will, at an average of 80 units per year, take 7 years to develop. The remaining LAP lands which could accommodate 886 units do not have permission to date. The continued growth of Newcastle will be dependent on the delivery of the phasing and infrastructure required in the LAP. The overarching principle for the town is to improve the social and physical services in tandem with a phased approach to development to provide for the growing population. A phased sequential approach to development from the village core to the north and south recognises the ongoing construction activity and the delivery of key infrastructure identified in the Newcastle Local Area Plan.

And New CS9 Objective 4, CS9 SLO1, CS9 SLO2, CS9 SLO3, CS9 SLO4 to be added to read:

CS9 Objective 4: To facilitate and commit to the delivery of new residential development in a coordinated manner, ensuring alignment with investment infrastructure and supporting amenities and services. Such measures shall be delivered through appropriate phasing in line with CS9 SLO1, SLO2, SLO3 and SLO4. 

 CS9 SLO1: To facilitate and commit to the delivery of Phase 1 residential lands at Burgage North in tandem with the delivery of 2 new street connections to main street and the provision of a new local park c. 0.3ha. 

 CS9 SLO2: To facilitate and commit to the delivery of Phase 1 residential lands at Burgage North to the north of St. Finian’s Community Centre which reserve suitable lands to facilitate the extension of the existing community centre. 

CS9 SLO3: A sequentially phased programme to be submitted alongside any planning application on the subject lands which provides for the delivery of the following in tandem with development or as described 1) No more than 200 units to be permitted before the commencement of the remaining lands of c. 1.4ha to provide for the full Taobh Chnoic Park to the south 2) Urban Park/Square c. 1ha in size (Burgage South Park), 3) East-West Link Street, 4) Sean Feirm Park c. 0.2ha in size, 5) a portion of Tower House Park c. 0.1ha. All applications shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority how they are supporting the delivery of North South Street connections to the Main Street.

With regards delivery of a new primary school at Taobh Chnoic, the timing of this will be subject to educational needs in consultation with the Department of Education.  Prior to completion of 200 units confirmation to be provided from the Department of Education on the transfer of lands to provide for the school, subject to their confirmation of need.

CS9 SLO4: To commit to only facilitate the delivery of Phase 2 residential lands once identified infrastructure comprising of the Urban Park/Square c. 1ha in size, the additional 1.4ha for Taobh Chnoic Park and the East/West Link Street required within Phase 1 have been delivered to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority

Rezone 1.3ha of lands to the west of Newcastle from RES-N – New Residential to RU – Rural at the junction of Athgoe and Hazelhatch Road.

Amend Maps No. 7, insert new CS9  SLO 1 -3 relating to phase 1 lands and SLO 4 relating phase 2 lands and amend the zoning to the west of Newcastle from Res-N to RU.

Proposed material amendment 2.12 map

Chapter/ Section Section 2.7.2 Self-Sustaining Growth Towns / Self-Sustaining Town – Rathcoole
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.13
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73

Policy/Objective No.  Text Change - 2.7.2 Self-Sustaining Growth Towns / Self-Sustaining Town
Consequential Amendment

Consequential Amendment arising from Material Amendment 2.13.
View Consequential Amendments [PDF]

Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend text from:

The Rathcoole settlement had a population in 2016 of 4,351 which is targeted to grow by 2,058 persons (+47%) to 6,409 persons by 2028.

To Read:

The Rathcoole settlement had a population in 2016 of 4,351 which is targeted to grow by 2,058 1,339 persons (+47%) (31%) to 6,409 5,690 persons by 2028. Taking this growth over the plan period alongside estimated growth between 2017 and Q3 2022 of people this equates to an overall growth of 2,093 (48%) persons over the period 2017 to 2028.

Chapter/ Section Section 2.7.2 Self-Sustaining Growth Towns / Self-Sustaining Town – Rathcoole
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.13
Page no.

73

Policy/Objective No. 

New - 2.7.2 Self-Sustaining Growth Towns / Self-Sustaining Town

And Amend Map 07 and 08

Consequential Amendment Consequential Amendment arising from Material Amendment 2.13
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Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend text from:

This level of growth is based on permissions available to commence within and adjoining the town and further growth will be at a rate that seeks to achieve a balance of service and infrastructure provision, focusing on consolidation along them main street.

Rathcoole has limited public transport provision and social services to date. Some improvements will be made as BusConnects brings improved services and overall accessibility to Celbridge, Dublin City Centre, Grangecastle, Hazelhatch train station and Saggart Luas Stop. It is important that Rathcoole develops at an incremental pace, based on the delivery of social, physical and transport infrastructure and services. The capacity of zoned lands is considered to be sufficient to meet long term demand for the settlement.

To Read:

This level of growth is based on permissions available to commence within and adjoining the town and further growth will be at a rate that seeks to achieve a balance of service and infrastructure provision, focusing on consolidation along them main street. a phased approach to development to ensure alignment with investment in infrastructure and the provision of employment, together with supporting amenities and services.

Rathcoole has limited public transport provision and social services to date. Some improvements will be made as BusConnects brings improved services and overall accessibility to Celbridge, Dublin City Centre, Grangecastle, Hazelhatch train station and Saggart Luas Stop. It is important that Rathcoole develops through a phased approach and at an incremental pace, based on the delivery of social, physical and transport infrastructure and services. The capacity of zoned lands is considered to be sufficient to meet long term demand for the settlement.

Delete CS10 SLO1:

CS10 SLO 1: To investigate the potential for alternative land uses for the lands currently zoned RES-N (To provide for new residential communities in accordance with approved area plans) and OS (To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities) as identified by the SLO on the CDP land use zoning map, having regard to protecting existing habitats, Biodiversity and the Rathcoole Woodlands, the need for social and affordable housing, community infrastructure and access. Following this assessment, and where alternative land use arrangements are identified in line with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, to bring forward proposals for re-zoning.

And New CS10 Objective 4, CS10 SLO1 and CS10 SLO2 to be added to read:

CS10 Objective 4: To facilitate the delivery of new residential development in coordinated manner, ensuring alignment with investment infrastructure and supporting amenities and services. Such measures shall be delivered through appropriate phasing in line with CS10 SLO1 and SLO2.

CS10 SLO1 to be inserted on the lands adjacent to Rathcoole Park: To ensure that the provision of a primary school, library hub, 2 full sized GAA pitches and 1 junior pitch and associated pavilion, access road and open space is provided in tandem with new residential development.

CS10 SLO2 to be inserted on lands to the west of Rathcoole: To ensure the delivery of the necessary upgrades to the existing road to the west of the site being delivered in tandem with development. Development shall also provide for an appropriately landscaped riparian corridor along the eastern boundary of the subject lands and associated landscaping throughout the site.

And:

Amend Maps No. 7 and No. 8 revising the zoning as indicated in the maps below from RES N New Residential to RU Rural, from OS Open Space to RU Rural, from OS Open Space to RES-N New Residential on lands adjacent to Rathcoole Park to the southeast of Rathcoole and removing the boundary of CS10 SLO1, Adjusting the location of the school site and Traveller Accommodation map based objectives  to reflect CS10 Objective 4, new CS10 SLO1 and CS10 SLO2. Amend the zoning to the west of Rathcoole from Res-N to Strategic Residential Reserve Lands and from RES-N New Residential to RU Rural.

Proposed amendment 2.13 map

Chapter/ Section Individual Zoning Amendment
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.14
Page no.

Map No. 9

Policy/Objective No.  Map No. 9 – Elder Heath
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend Map No. 9 from zoning Objective RES - Existing Residential to accurately align with 60m clearance and safety zone of the existing Carrickmines-Dunstown 220kV transmission line.

And

Amend Map No. 9 to rezone where the lands extended south beyond the 60m clearance, Objective RU - ‘To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture’ to align with the remaining lands to the south.

Proposed amendment 2.14 map

Chapter/ Section Individual Zoning Amendment
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.15
Page no.

Map No.9

Policy/Objective No.  Map No. 9 – Kiltipper Road
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend Map No. 9 from Objective RU – Rural and Agriculture– ‘To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture ‘ 

To

Objective RES - Existing Residential – ‘To protect and/or improve residential amenity’

Proposed amendment 2.15 map

Chapter/ Section Individual Zoning Amendment
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.16
Page no.

Map no. 10

Policy/Objective No.  Map No. 10 - Moyville
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend Map No. 10 to change from: Objective RES - Existing Residential – ‘To protect and/or improve residential amenity’.

To

Objective OS – Open Space – ‘To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities‘

Proposed amendment 2.16 map

Chapter/ Section Individual Zoning Amendment
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.17
Page no.

Map No. 10

Policy/Objective No.  Map. No 10 – The Glen
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend Map No. 10 to change from: Objective RES - Existing Residential – ‘To protect and/or improve residential amenity’.

To

Objective OS – Open Space – ‘To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities‘

Proposed amendment 2.17 map

Chapter/ Section Individual Zoning Amendment
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.18
Page no.

Map No.8

Policy/Objective No.  Map No. 8 – Mount Seskin
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend Map No. 8 to change from Objective OS – Open Space – ‘To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities 

 To 

 Objective RU - ‘To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture’ 

Proposed amendment 2.18 map

 

Chapter/ Section Individual Zoning Amendment
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.19
Page no.

Map No. 9

Policy/Objective No.  Map. No 9 – Whitestown Way
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend Map 9 to change from: Objective EE – ‘To provide for enterprise and employment related uses’

To

Objective REGEN – ‘To facilitate enterprise and/or residential led regeneration subject to a development framework or plan for the area incorporating phasing and infrastructure delivery.’

Proposed amendment 2.19 map

Chapter/ Section Individual Zoning Amendment
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.20
Page no.

Map No’s 4 and 8

Policy/Objective No.  Map No’s 4 and 8 - Greenogue
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend Map No. 4 and No. 8 From Objective RU – ‘To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture’

To: Objective EE – ‘To provide for enterprise and employment related uses’

Note Specific Local Objective for these additional employment lands. See Amendment Ref. 9.4.

Proposed amendment 2.20 map

Chapter/ Section Individual Zoning Amendment
Amendment ref. Amendment 2.21
Page no.

Map No. 6

Policy/Objective No.  Map No. 6 - Spawell
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording 

Amend Map No. 6 From: Objective OS – Open Space – ‘To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities‘

To: Objective LC – Local Centre – ‘To protect, improve and provide for the future development of Local Centres’

Note: Specific Local Objective for these additional Local Centre lands. See Amendment Ref. 9.11.

Proposed amendment 2.21 map

 

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