Two parcels of land at Dundalk Golf Club recommended for Mixed Use
The CEO has recommended rezoning two parcels of land at Dundalk Golf Club.
The club’s Development Committee requested a rezoning from Open Space (H1) to Mixed Use (C1).
A submission pointed out the subject sites were surplus to the current and future requirements of the golf club and never formed part of the club.
The Chief Executive said the subject lands were located within Area 5 ‘Finnabair South’ of the Mullaharlin Framework Plan.
The proposed ‘Open Space’ Zoning on the lands had been carried forward from the 2009-2015 Dundalk Development Plan.
‘It is acknowledged that the lands are physically separated from Dundalk Golf Club by an existing boundary of trees/ hedgerow.
‘It is agreed that it would be more logical to extend the ‘Mixed Use’ zoning to include the subject lands and if there is a requirement to provide open space this can form part of any Master Plan or planning application on the subject lands.’
The CEO continued this approach would result in a more integrated development of the lands in Finnabair South and would provide a greater degree of flexibility in the design of any development, thus assisting in the creation of a quality layout and living/working environment.
It was recommended to amend the zoning from end the zoning of the subject lands from ‘H1 Open Space’ to ‘C1 Mixed Use’.
NO CHANGE
However, it has been recommended that there be no change in zoning to a separate piece of land at Dundalk Golf Club.
The club’s Development Committee requested a rezoning from Open Space (H1) to Community Facilities (G1).
In support of the application, it stated the site, surrounded by residential development, was surplus to the current and future requirements of the club.
‘If the site was re-zoned to ‘Community Facilities’ it could provide medical centre/ social facilities/open space and recreation.’
However, while acknowledging that these open space lands were currently under-utilised as part of the golf course, and the provision of additional lands for community facilities was generally welcomed, the Chief Executive said further analysis of the suitability of these lands for community uses would have to be carried out.
In particular, the analysis would have to have regard to access, connectivity, and permeability with the surrounding residential areas in addition to the relationship with the centre of Blackrock.
‘ This analysis will be carried out as part of the preparation of the Local Area Plan for Dundalk.
‘It is recommended that the proposed open space zoning is retained and this issue is re-examined as part of the Local Area Plan for Dundalk.’