27/07/2006
Archived item. This item is published here for historical reasons. The information below may be out of date.
PROPOSED LOCAL AREA PLAN FOR WEST OLDCOURT
Introduction
South Dublin County Council have commenced the process for preparing a Local Area Plan (LAP) for the West Oldcourt area.
The plan area comprises lands zoned for development in the 2004-2010 County Development Plan. These lands are located between the Oldcourt Road and Bohernabreena Road and lie to the south of Oldcourt Cottages, Ely and the playing fields at St Annes G.A.A. Some 52 hectares (128 acres) of land are involved.
What is a Local Area Plan?
The Local Area Plan sets out a strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of a specific area within a local authority and for a timescale as specified by the authority. The plan must consist of a written statement and map or maps, which set out the local authorities objectives for the plan area. These objectives may relate to any or all of the following:
1. Land Use Zoning & Density
2. Public Open Space
3. Private Open Space
4. Car Parking
5. Provision of Infrastructure
6. Conservation of Built Heritage and Natural Environment
7. Community Facilities
8. Urban and Building Design & Development Standards.
The policies or objectives contained in a Local Area Plan must be consistent with the objectives of the County Development Plan and must include information on the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the Plan.
A Local Area Plan may also include;
(a) objectives for the zoning of land for the use solely or primarily of particular areas for particular purposes,
or
(b) such other objectives in such detail as may be determined by the planning authority for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area to which it applies, including detail on community facilities and amenities and on standards for the design of developments and structures..
A Local Area Plan is a legal document and must be prepared and adopted in accordance with Part II Sections 18, 19 & 20 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 and as amended by the Planning and Development Act, 2002.
The Planning Authority must indicate the period for which the Local Area Plan is to remain in force and may at any time amend or revoke the plan.
When considering an application for planning permission for development within the boundary of a Local Area Plan, the Council or An Bord Pleanla must take account of the provisions of the Local Area Plan. The provisions of any relevant draft Local Area Plan may also be considered.
The preparation, amendment or revoking of a Local Area Plan includes periods of consultation during which the input of the public, interested bodies and service providers is invited and welcomed. The making of a Local Area Plan is a function of the Elected Members of the County Council (Councillors). The Members can adopt, amend or revoke the Plan following consideration of the issues raised.
SUMMARY OF LOCAL AREA PLAN PROCESS
The following is a summary of the timescale and processes involved in the preparation and adoption of a Local Area Plan (LAP).
1. Pre-Draft Public Consultation Phase
Prior to preparing a draft Plan, the local authority engages in consultation with the public including public bodies, non-governmental agencies, residents associations, community groups, and business interests in the area. In the case of West Oldcourt this process is underway. A public notice was placed in the press on June 29th 2006 inviting submissions/observations and giving six weeks to do so. The closing date for submissions is 10th August 2006.
2. Draft Plan Preparation
The draft plan is prepared by the County Council for display taking into account issues raised during the pre-draft consultation phase. This is expected to take place sometime in August/September 2006.
3. Public Notice & Plan Display
An advertisement is placed in national newspapers announcing the preparation of a Local Area Plan. Notice and a copy of the Draft Local Area Plan is also sent to prescribed bodies such as government agencies. The Draft Plan goes on display for a minimum period of 6 weeks during which submissions / observations are invited from the public and all interested parties.
4. Preparation of Managers Report on Submissions / Observations
A report must be submitted to the elected members of the County Council for their consideration not later than 12 weeks after notice is published in the national newspapers.
5. Managers Report Submitted to Elected Members for Consideration
Elected Members have 6 weeks to consider the report and adopt / amend the plan.
6. Amendment of Local Area Plan
If the Elected Members decide to amend the Local Area Plan otherwise than is recommended in the Managers Report, the Planning Authority must publish notice of the proposed variation or modification not later than 3 weeks after the passing of a resolution to materially alter the plan.
7. Display of Proposed Variation
Proposed variation(s) of a Local Area Plan must go on public display for not less than 4 weeks. Written submissions / observations received in respect of material alterations to the Local Area Plan are put on public display.
8. Preparation of Managers Report on Submissions on Proposed Variation
Managers report to be prepared on submissions / observations received in respect of material alterations to the Local Area Plan not later than 8 weeks after notice is published.
9. Elected Members Consider Proposed Variation / Modification & Managers Report.
Elected Members to make or amend the Local Area Plan with variation(s) proposed by the Planning Authority or, if different as recommended in the Managers report not later than 6 weeks after receiving the report.
YOUR ROLE IN THE LOCAL AREA PLAN PROCESS
A Local Area Plan is prepared with input from many people and organisations including the following:
Elected Members of the County Council (Councillors);
Members of the Public;
Departments within the County Council;
Residents associations, community groups, non-governmental agencies, etc.;
An Bord Pleanla & Prescribed Authorities, e.g. the National Roads Authority, E.S.B. etc.
It is important that everybody who may be affected by the plan is given the opportunity to be involved in this process. A Local Area Plan is a plan, which will govern all development on the plan area for the timescale specified. Everybody including those not directly affected is entitled to give an opinion on any aspect of a Local Area Plan. All written submissions received during the draft display will be considered and reported on in the Managers Report.
Guide to Making a Submission on a Local Area Plan
Please keep all submissions clear and concise. An issues paper has been prepared to aid local input which is available from the Councils website, www.sdublincoco.ie.
Submissions at this pre-draft consultation phase will inform the preparation of the Draft Local Area Plan. There will be a further opportunity to make submissions during the public display period of the Draft Local Area Plan.
All submissions must be made in writing to:
Director of Planning
Planning Department
County Hall
Tallaght
Dublin 24
Submissions / Observations should be marked West Oldcourt Local Area Plan. Submissions may also be made via e-mail to: westoldcourtlap@sdublincoco.ie and should state the name of the person making the submission and where relevant the body represented.
Remember this is YOUR opportunity to have an input into the preparation of a plan that may affect you!
The closing date for pre-draft submissions / observations is Thursday 10th August 2006.
