Adamstown SDZ West
Observation
I strongly support the amendment requiring DART+ South West (or an equivalent rail service) to be operational before significant residential development commences.
This amendment significantly strengthens the planning framework by ensuring that strategic public transport infrastructure is delivered before substantial additional housing is occupied.
Residents of Lucan and Adamstown have experienced significant residential growth while key transport projects have repeatedly experienced delays. Requiring the rail service to be operational rather than simply commenced provides greater certainty that sustainable transport infrastructure will be available when future residents move into the area.
This amendment supports proper planning, sustainable transport and infrastructure-led growth and should be retained in the final Variation.
Final General Comment
Observation
I support the amendments adopted by the elected members that seek to align future housing growth with the delivery of transport, healthcare, community and recreational infrastructure.
Lucan is expected to accommodate a significant proportion of the additional housing provided through Variation No. 2. It is therefore appropriate that stronger safeguards are included to ensure that infrastructure delivery keeps pace with development.
The amendments relating to Adamstown SDZ West, Adamstown South & West (Outer) Strategic Development Area and Finnstown Castle improve the Variation by promoting infrastructure-led growth, environmental protection, heritage conservation and long-term community wellbeing.
I respectfully request that these amendments be retained in the final adopted Variation.