Official Launch of the South Dublin County Council Draft Development Plan 2016-2022

09/07/2015

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Official Launch of the South Dublin County Council Draft Development Plan 2016-2022

On Monday 13th July 2015 Mayor Sarah Holland will officially launch on public display, the South Dublin County Council Draft Development Plan 2016–22. The Draft County Development Plan, will guide the future growth of South Dublin County to 2022 and beyond. A ten week public consultation period relating to the Draft County Development Plan, will take place between Monday 13th July and Thursday 24th September 2015.

The Draft County Development Plan 2016-22 presents a vision for the future development of South Dublin County. The County is in a strong position to increase its share of growth in the Dublin Region, to encourage the development of sustainable communities and to ensure a high quality environment, to make South Dublin County the best possible place in which to live, work and do business. At the heart of the Draft Development Plan are issues such as: Quality of Life, Prosperity,Sustainability, Health & Well being, Social Inclusion and Climate Change.

The Draft County Development Plan 2016-22 is a full review of the previous County Development Plan. The Draft Plan consists of streamlined policies and objectives across a range of topics such as housing, employment and transport, and includes new sections on Green Infrastructure and Energy. The Draft Plan also includes a comprehensive ‘Core Strategy’ for future development in line with relevant national and regional policy and guidance.

With regard to the launch of the Draft County Development Plan, Mayor Sarah Holland has stated, "The County Development Plan represents an opportunity for all citizens, businesses, community groups and stakeholders across South Dublin County to have their say on the future growth of our County. I encourage all interested parties and the public to engage in this public consultation process, in particular through our dedicated website www.southdublindevplan.ie , where a range of information is available"

Public Consultation

South Dublin County Council is running a ten week public consultation process from Monday 13th July to Thursday 24th September 2015. The Draft County Development Plan and all accompanying maps and documents will be available between these dates, online at www.southdublindevplan.ie and for inspection (excluding bank holidays) at County Hall, Tallaght, Civic Offices, Clondalkin and at all branches of South Dublin County libraries.

Public information days when staff are available to answer questions and assist in making a submission are on the dates and at the locations listed below:

Tallaght Library : Tues 28th July 10-1pm & Wed 2nd Sep 5-8pm
Ballyroan Library, Rathfarnham: Wed 29th July 5-8pm & Thur 3rd Sep 10-1pm
Lucan Library: Thur 30th July 10-1pm & Tues 8th Sep 5-8pm
Rathcoole Community Centre: Tues 11th Aug 5-8pm
Palmerstown Community Centre: Wed 12th Aug 10-1pm
Clondalkin Civic Offices: Thurs 13th Aug 10-1pm
St Finian’s Community Centre, Newcastle: Tues 1st Sep 5-8pm
Perrystown Community Centre: Wed 9th Sep 10-1pm
Clondalkin Library :Thurs 10th Sep 5-8pm

Submissions/Observations

South Dublin County Council is inviting any interested parties to make submissions or observations with regard to the Draft County Development Plan 2016–2022 including the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA) processes.

In respect of making a submission or observation please note the following:-

Submissions/observations may be made on or before 5.00pm on Thursday 24th September 2015 (12 midnight if made online) as follows:

On Line: www.southdublindevplan.ie

Postal:

Senior Executive Officer
Forward Planning Section
Land Use Planning and Transportation Department
South Dublin County Council
County Hall
Tallaght
Dublin 24

NOTE: The final date for receipt of submissions is Thursday 24th September 2015

A Vision for South Dublin’s Future

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