South Dublin County Development Plan 2022–2028 – Written Statement

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   SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-20281 The South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 was prepared following a period of extensive consultation involving new approaches in response to the Covid pandemic restrictions. The Plan was made on June 22nd 2022 by the Elected Members of South Dublin County Council. Over 600 submissions were received from the general public and other stakeholders throughout the plan making process. This Plan is the most important policy document guiding the future growth and development of South Dublin County. The Plan is evidence based and provides a robust and agreed economic, social, cultural and environmental ‘roadmap’ for the County. The vision set out in this Plan is to make South Dublin County a place that our communities are proud of, that our businesses can thrive in and that will help us to live greener and healthier lives. The policies and objectives contained in the Plan all contribute towards this vision, placing increased policy emphasis on mitigating and adapting to climate change. While we may be entering a period of uncertain economic outcomes, the County is well placed to ensure that we have sustainable communities with a high quality environment. The need to plan for new housing, employment opportunities, community facilities, transport connections and other infrastructure including energy has all been considered as part of the adopted Plan. The implementation of the Development Plan is fundamental to achieving the Council’s corporate mission to make South Dublin County a vibrant and inclusive place for the people who live, visit, work and do business here, now and for the future. The success of the County Development Plan will depend on the active participation of communities, businesses, residents and members of the public across South Dublin County as well as staff and elected members. In this regard, I would like to thank all those who made submissions to the Plan. The preparation of a Development Plan is a complex process over two years, and I would like to take this opportunity to compliment and thank the Elected Members and the staff of South Dublin County Council, who have worked in close partnership over that time. __________________________ Daniel McLoughlin Chief Executive, South Dublin County Council June 2022 Foreword

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   SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-20282

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   SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-20283 South Dublin has a total of 40 County Councillors who are elected from 4 electoral areas: Clondalkin, Lucan / Palmerstown / North Clondalkin, Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena and Tallaght. The Elected Members shown below worked in partnership with the staff of South Dublin County Council on the preparation of the new Plan over a two-year period culminating in their resolution to make the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 on the 22nd June 2022. Clondalkin: William Joseph Carey Sinn Féin, Kenneth Egan Fine Gael, Trevor Gilligan Fianna Fáil, Peter Kavanagh Independent, Eoin Ó Broin Social Democrats, Shirley O’Hara Fine Gael, Francis Timmons, Independent. Lucan / Palmerstown / North Clondalkin: Vicki Casserly Fine Gael, Lisa Kinsella Colman (until October 2020) Sinn Féin, Paul Gogarty Independent, Alan Hayes Independent, Madeleine Johansson People Before Profit, Shane Moynihan Fianna Fáil, Derren Ó Brádaigh (from December 2020) Sinn Féin, Ed O’Brien Fianna Fáil, Guss O’ Connell Independent, Liona O’Toole Independent, Joanna Tuffy, Labour Party. Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena: Carly Bailey Social Democrats, Yvonne Collins Fianna Fáil, Laura Donaghy (from September 2020) Green Party, Alan Edge Independent, Pamela Kearns Labour Party, Brian Lawlor Fine Gael, Emma Murphy Fianna Fáil, Lynne McCrave (from September 2020) Fine Gael, Suzanne McEneaney (from May 2021 until February 2022) Green Party, Ronan McMahon Independent, David McManus Fine Gael, Clare O’Byrne (until March 2021) Green Party, Deirdre O’Donovan Fianna Fáil, Lyn Hagin Meade (from May 2022) Green Party. Tallaght: Teresa Costello Fianna Fáil, Mick Duff Independent, Louise Dunne Sinn Féin, Sandra Fay (until April 2021) Solidarity, Patrick Pearse Holohan Independent, Cathal King Sinn Féin, Kieran Mahon Solidarity, Charlie O’Connor Fianna Fáil, Baby Pereppadan Fine Gael, Dermot Richardson Sinn Féin, Liam Sinclair Independent, Leah Whelan (from June 2021) Solidarity. South Dublin County Council Comhairle Chontae Átha Cliath Theas

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   SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-20284 The South Dublin County Council Development Plan has been prepared under the direction of Mick Mulhern, Director of Land Use Planning and Transportation, by the following staff: Development Plan Team Hazel Craigie Senior Planner, Stephen Willoughby Senior Executive Planner, Anne Hyland Senior Executive Planner, Siobhan Duff (From November 2020 – July 2021) Senior Executive Planner, Sinead Geoghegan, Leah Clarke, Camille Bleytou (From November 2020), Tracy McGibbon (From February 2022) Suzanne O’Toole (Until October 2021) Executive Planners, John Carty (until June 2021), Ben Duignan, Fiona Redmond (From December 2021) Assistant Planners, Irenie McLoughlin Architectural Conservation Officer, Dr Rosaleen Dwyer Heritage Officer. Drawing Office Team Larry McEvoy Chief Technician, John Lockhart Senior Executive Technician, David McIntyre, Carl Embleton Executive Technicians, Neil Kiernan, Alan Jones, Fergal Healy, Linda Conway Technicians. Administrative Team Mary Maguire Senior Executive Officer, Fiona Campbell (from January 2022) Administrative Officer, Chris Shanahan (From January 2021 to December 2021) Administrative Officer, Edel Colgan Senior Staff Officer, Adrienne McGee (From January 2021 to December 2021) Staff Officer, Marian Dunne Assistant Staff Officer, with further assistance from Vikki Cryan, Ciara Brennan Clerical Officers. Additional Input South Dublin County Council Departments - Land Use Planning and Transportation; Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development; Environment, Water and Climate Change; Housing, Social and Community Development and Architectural Services Departments. Graphics and Desktop Publishing Lynda Shepherd ‘colouringbox’, Illustrated Neighbourhood Mapping, Green Infrastructure Strategy and Economic Analysis KPMG Future Analytics, Landscape Character Assessment Minogue and Associates, Review of Architectural Conservation Areas John Cronin, Building Height and Density Guide O’Mahony Pike Architects, Aviation Analysis O ‘Dwyer and Jones Design Partnership, Strategic Environmental Assessment Brady Shipman Martin, Appropriate Assessment Scott Cawley, Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Roughan O’Donovan, Energy Consultation Codema, Website Development pTOOLS, Consultation Portal CiviQ. Acknowledgements:

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   SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-20285 Table of Contents Introduction, Strategic Vision and Climate Action 11 1.0 Introduction 13 1.1 Profile of the County 13 1.2 Statutory Context 13 1.3 Preparation of the South Dublin County Development Plan 16 1.4 Plan Structure 17 1.5 Vision Context 18 1.6 Strategic Vision 19 1.7 Achieving the Vision 19 1.8 Climate Action 21 1.9 Climate Action and the Role of the Development Plan 23 Core Strategy and Settlement Strategy 27 2.0 Introduction 28 2.1 Climate Action 28 2.2 Executive Summary 28 2.3 Statutory Context 29 2.4 Strategic Context 30 2.5 Population and Housing Data 37 2.6 Core Strategy 45 2.7 Settlement Strategy 64 2.8 Climate Action Audit 79 Natural, Cultural and Built Heritage 81 3.0 Introduction 82 3.1 Heritage in South Dublin County 82 3.2 Heritage and Climate Action 83 3.3 Natural Heritage 84 3.4 Cultural Heritage 105 3.5 Built Heritage 118 3.6 Architectural Conservation, Adaptability and Placemaking 129 3.7 Climate Action Audit 136

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   SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-202866 Green Infrastructure 139 4.0 Introduction 140 4.1 Methodology 142 4.2 Strategic Themes 144 4.3 Defining the Spatial Framework 160 4.4 Climate Action Audit 178 Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking 181 5.0 Introduction 182 5.1 Policy Context 183 5.2 Successful and Sustainable Neighbourhoods 184 5.3 Sustainable Rural Neighbourhoods 210 5.4 Plans / Frameworks 212 5.5 Climate Action Audit 216 Housing 219 6.0 Introduction 220 6.1 Housing Strategy and Interim Housing Need and Demand Assessment 222 6.2 Supply of Housing 225 6.3 Housing for All 227 6.4 Traveller Accommodation 230 6.5 Other Housing Provision 231 6.6 Student Accommodation 232 6.7 Quality of Residential Development 232 6.8 Residential Consolidation in Urban Areas 237 6.9 Rural Housing Strategy 239 6.10 Climate Change Audit 246 Sustainable Movement 249 7.0 Introduction 250 7.1 Sustainable Movement and Climate Action 251 7.2 Planning Policy Context 251 7.3 Overarching Policies and Objectives 252 7.4 Travel Mode Share 254 7.5 Walking and Cycling 256 7.6 Public Transport 265 7.7 Road Network 273 7.8 Road and Street Design 280 7.9 Transport Studies and Traffic Management 282 7.10 Car Parking 285 7.11 Climate Action Audit 289 Community Infrastructure and Open Space 291 8.0 Introduction 292 8.1 Community Infrastructure and Climate Action 292 8.2 Planning Policy Context 293

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    SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-20287 8.3 Social Inclusion and Community Development 293 8.4 Social / Community Infrastructure 296 8.5 Community Centres 300 8.6 Sports Facilities and Centres 302 8.7 Parks and Public Open Space 305 8.8 Healthcare Facilities 318 8.9 Early Childhood Care and Education Facilities 320 8.10 Primary and Post-Primary Schools 322 8.11 Higher Level Education and Further Education Facilities 327 8.12 Libraries 328 8.13 Arts and Cultural Facilities 329 8.14 Places of Worship 332 8.15 Burial Grounds 332 8.16 Fire Stations 333 8.17 Climate Action Audit 334 Economic Development and Employment 337 9.0 Introduction 338 9.1 Employment in South Dublin County 342 9.2 South Dublin County Employment Themes 343 9.3 Space Extensive Land Use 351 9.4 South Dublin County’s Retail Strategy 352 9.5 Core Retail Areas 359 9.6 Fast Food 367 9.7 Betting Shops / Off-Licence 367 9.8 Rural Economy 368 9.9 Tourism and Leisure 368 9.10 Quarries and Mineral Extraction 374 9.11 Seveso Sites 375 9.12 Climate Action Audit 377 Energy 379 10.0 Introduction 380 10.1 Energy Planning in South Dublin 382 10.2 Energy Measures 385 10.3 Decarbonising Zones (DZ) 397 10.4 Climate Action Audit - Energy 399 Infrastructure and Environmental Services 401 11.0 Introduction 402 11.1 Water Supply and Wastewater 403 11.2 Surface Water and Groundwater 407 11.3 Flood Risk Management 408 11.4 Information and Communications Technology 410 11.5 Electricity Infrastructure 412 11.6 Waste Management 413 11.7 Environmental Quality: Air, Noise and Light 414

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