Press Release   

10th November 2004 Green Party calls for Proper Planning in Deansgrange

The Green Party has called for proper planning for one of the well-known villages of South Dublin. It has made a submission to Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for the Local Area Plan for Deansgrange.

Local Dún Laoghaire TD Ciarán Cuffe (GP) said: “This is a great opportunity for the area. We want local residents to have a say in its future development. The Green Party’s submission is our contribution to the process.

Councillor Kealin Ireland (GP) stated: “The Plan has to be approved by the County Council. When the draft is prepared there will be another opportunity for people to have their say. Many people are concerned at the proposals for the Bank of Ireland Site, and although planning permission has been granted for a development there, we want to ensure that any further changes bring benefits to the area.

The Green Party’s submission proposes that access by cars to Deansgrange Cemetery should be restricted in order to foster a calm and tranquil atmosphere.

The submission says that all new buildings should not significantly overlook or overshadow existing homes and buildings.

It calls for the village centre to be made more ‘pedestrian friendly’ so that older people and parents with buggies can find their way around the neighbourhood easier. It has also called for a new playground to be provided by the Local Authority.

It has also called for Tree Protection Orders to be put in place for any outstanding existing mature trees in the area. Some of these trees are under threat from new development proposals in the area.

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Link to full Submission