Chapter 5: Quality Design and Placemaking
Following are the proposed material amendments to Chapter 5.
Chapter/ Section | Section 5.0 Introduction |
Amendment ref. | Amendment 5.1 |
Page no. |
171 |
Policy/Objective No. | Text Change – 5.0 |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Text change as follows: From: It is the aim of this plan to achieve an efficient use of land with a focus on key urbancentres, and to achieve development densities that can support vibrant, compact, walkable places that prioritise pedestrian movement. The implementation of such measures requires a compact development form and when successfully achieved can play a significant role in climate action, reducing the need for car-based travel and carbon emissions while also facilitating opportunities for the use of more sustainable and renewable energy sources. To read:
It is the aim of this plan to achieve an efficient use of land with a focus on key urban centres, and to achieve development densities that can support vibrant, compact, walkable places that prioritise |
Chapter/ Section | Section 5.2.2 Context |
Amendment ref. |
Amendment 5.2 |
Page no. |
181 |
Policy/Objective No. |
Amend QDP3 Objective 8 |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Amend QDP3 Objective 8 as follows: From: QDP3 Objective 8: To only consider buildings of a reasonable/appropriate height in our heritage villages and that this is in line with current buildings and is sympathetic to the makeup of these heritage villages. To read:
QDP3 Objective 8: To only consider buildings of a reasonable/appropriate height in our heritage villages and that this is in line with c |
Chapter/ Section | Section 5.2.4 Connected Neighbourhoods (Short Distance Neighbourhoods) |
Amendment ref: |
Amendment 5.3 |
Page no. |
183 |
Policy/Objective No. | Amend QDP5 Objective 1 |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Amend QDP5 Objective 1 as follows: From: QDP5 Objective 1: To improve the accessibility of all identified centres (see Chapter 9 table 9.2) from the surrounding catchment area through public transport provision, sustainable transport infrastructure, incorporating high quality local linkages between public transport stops, cycle parking and car park facilities and the various attractions within each identified centre (see Chapter 7 Sustainable Movement and Chapter 12 Our Neighbourhoods for further details). To read: QDP5 Objective 1: To improve the accessibility of all identified centres (see Chapter 9 table 9.2) from the surrounding catchment area through public transport provision, sustainable transport infrastructure including cycling and walking, incorporating high quality local linkages between public transport stops, cycle parking and car park facilities and the various attractions within each identified centre (see Chapter 7 Sustainable Movement and Chapter 12 Our Neighbourhoods for further details). |
Chapter/ Section | Section 5.2.5 Public Realm |
Amendment ref. |
Amendment 5.4 |
Page no. |
185 |
Policy/Objective No. |
Amend QDP6 Objective 5 |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Amend QDP6 Objective 5 as follows: From: To co-ordinate the development of the private and public space in Palmerstown Village by ensuring that any project works by third parties are used as an opportunity for SDCC to improve and enhance the streetscape and that SDCC liaise with utility providers so that all unnecessary footpath poles are removed and all electrical and other overhead cables, currently a blight on the Village landscape, are put underground at the earliest opportunity. To read: To co-ordinate the development of the private and public space in Palmerstown and other villages by ensuring that any project works by third parties are used as an opportunity for SDCC to improve and enhance the streetscape and that SDCC liaise with utility providers so that all unnecessary footpath poles are removed and all electrical and other overhead cables, currently a blight on the Village landscapes, are put underground at the earliest opportunity. |
Chapter/ Section | Section 5.2.5 Public Realm |
Amendment ref. |
Amendment 5.5 |
Page no. |
185 |
Policy/Objective No. | Amend QDP6 Objective 7 |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Amend QDP6 Objective 7 as follows: From: QDP6 Objective 7: To ensure, in so far as is practical, that all boundary walls in new residential developments are of a similar height where they are bordered on either side by a public footpath or an area that has been or is due to be taken-in-charge. To read: QDP6 Objective 7: To ensure, in so far as is practical, that all boundary walls in new residential developments are of a similar height and of a high quality where they are bordered on either side by a public footpath or an area that has been or is due to be taken-in-charge in order to leverage the opportunity to improve the quality of boundary treatments. |
Chapter/ Section | Section 5.2.5 Public Realm |
Amendment ref. |
Amendment 5.6 |
Page no. |
185 |
Policy/Objective No. | Insert New Objective QDP6 Objective 8 |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Insert New Objective QDP6 Objective 8 as follows: To read:
QDP6 Objective 8: |
Chapter/ Section | Section 5.2.6 High Quality Design |
Amendment ref. | Amendment 5.7 |
Page no. |
186 |
Policy/Objective No. | Amend last sentence of first paragraph |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Amend last sentence of first paragraph From: All proposals for new development must demonstrate how the proposal constitutes a positive urban design response to the local context and how it contributes to healthy placemaking and the identity of an area. To read: All proposals for new development must demonstrate how the proposal constitutes a positive urban design response to the local context, leveraging improvements to the local standards where required, and how it contributes to healthy placemaking and the identity of an area. |
Chapter/ Section | Section 5.2.8 Mix of Dwelling Types |
Amendment ref. | Amendment 5.8 |
Page no. |
200 |
Policy/Objective No. |
Amend QDP10 Objective 1 |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Amend QDP10 Objective 1 as follows: From: QDP10 Objective 1: To ensure that new residential developments provide for a wide variety of housing types, sizes and tenures in line with the South Dublin County Housing Strategy 2022-2028. To read: QDP10 Objective 1: To ensure that all new residential developments provide for a wide variety of housing types, sizes and tenures in line with the South Dublin County Housing Strategy 2022-2028. |
Chapter/ Section | Section 5.4 Plans/Frameworks |
Amendment ref. | Amendment 5.9 |
Page no. |
204 |
Policy/Objective No. |
Amend Policy QDP13 |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Amend Policy QDP13 as follows From: Policy QDP13: Plans/Frameworks – General Continue to work closely with all infrastructure providers to ensure the timely delivery of social, community, economic and sustainable transportation infrastructure in tandem with new residential development and in accordance with the provisions of the County Development Plan or any Local Area Plan, SDZ Planning Scheme or framework/masterplan in place in the area. To read: Policy QDP13: Plans/Frameworks – General Continue to work closely with all infrastructure providers to ensure the timely delivery of social, community, economic and sustainable transportation infrastructure in tandem with new residential development and in accordance with the provisions of the County Development Plan or any Local Area Plan, SDZ Planning Scheme, other strategic land designations or framework/masterplan in place in the area. |
Chapter/ Section | Section 5.4.1 Local Area Plans |
Amendment ref. | Amendment 5.10 |
Page no. |
205 |
Policy/Objective No. |
Insert New QDP14 Objective 5 |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Insert New QDP14 Objective X as follows: To read: QDP14 Objective 5 To prepare a Local Area Plan for Saggart. |
Chapter/ Section | Section 5.4.1 Local Area Plans |
Amendment ref. | Amendment 5.11 |
Page no. |
205 |
Policy/Objective No. | Insert New QDP14 Objective 6 |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Insert New QDP14 Objective X as follows: To read: QDP14 Objective 6 To require a Local Transport Plan to be carried out as part of any LAP preparation process, commensurate to the scale of the LAP. The Local Transport Plan/Local Area Plan will be subject to screening for AA and SEA |
Chapter/ Section | Section 5.4.1 Local Area Plans |
Amendment ref. | Amendment 5.12 |
Page no. |
205 |
Policy/Objective No. | QDP14 SLO1 |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Amend QDP14 SLO1 as follows: From: To ensure the sustainable long-term growth of Citywest that promotes and facilitates the development of the Citywest/Fortunestown area in accordance with the Fortunestown Local Area Plan ensuring that phasing is not contravened and that appropriate levels of services, social and sports infrastructure, facilities and economic activity is met to meet the needs of the current and future population growth. To read: To ensure the sustainable long-term growth of Citywest that continues to promote and facilitate the development of the Citywest/Fortunestown area in accordance with the phasing set out in the Fortunestown Local Area Plan 2012-2022 (as extended) or any superseding LAP, and that appropriate levels of services, social and sports infrastructure, facilities and economic activity is met to meet the needs of the current and future population growth. |
Chapter/ Section | 5.4.3 Framework/Masterplans |
Amendment ref. | Amendment 5.13 |
Page no. |
207 |
Policy/Objective No. |
Insert New objective under QDP16 Objective 4 |
Text/Policy/Objective Amendment Wording | |
Insert New QDP16 Objective 4 as follows: To read: QDP16 Objective 4: To consider the need for a Local Transport Plan to be prepared as part of any Framework/Masterplan, commensurate to the scale of the Framework/Masterplan. The Framework/Masterplan will be subject to screening for AA and SEA. |