I wish to object to the density of the proposed 9th lock development which is excessive and in conflict with Sustainable and Compact Settlements Guidelines for Local Authorities.
The proposed development is not included in any targets for the area in the SDCC Development Plan (Figure 1.). Clondalkin Village has yet to absorb the impact of the largest Strategic Development Zone in the country as well as a large development at Kilcarbery. Both of these sites are significant for Clondalkin, they are also not represented in the figures included for social housing (LPF, p.8). This is misleading and should be revised to reflect the actual development of social housing units in recent years. A table should be included in the LPF document to show the figures of all housing units completed and under construction in the Clondalkin area with a breakdown of tenure type.
None of the developments in recent years in Clondalkin village and have been for sale.
The apartments at Watery Lane are another example of a development ‘not for sale’. In fact, this development has been in breach of the original development plan with many of the original planning conditions quashed.
The transient nature of apartment living does not facilitate 'place making'.