The document is a report from the Dublin City Manager to the Lord Mayor and Members of Dublin City Council regarding a proposed interim cycleway and footway project between Bull Wall and Causeway Road. It provides details of the project including its location, proposed works including construction of a cycle track and footway, flood defence works, and submissions received from the public. It evaluates the project's compliance with various national, regional and local planning policies supporting sustainable transportation initiatives and flood management.
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1. To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 137/2013
Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Dublin City Manager
(a) Planning and Development Act 2000 & Planning and Development
Regulations 2001 (Part 8)
(b) Local Government Act 2001
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In compliance with the provisions of Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act 2000
and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 and in compliance with the
provisions of the Local Government Act 2001, I hereby notify you that it is proposed to carry
out the following development:
Pursuant to the requirements of the above, notice is hereby given of Dublin City Council's
intention to carry out the following works:
Proposed Sutton to Sandycove Cycleway & Footway Interim Works: Bull Wall
(Wooden Bridge) to Causeway Road, Dollymount, and Dublin 3
(A) The Site
The site of the subject scheme is located between the Wooden Bridge at Bull Island and at
Causeway Road junction on the seaward side of Clontarf Road/James Larkin Road. A
lagoon is formed between the Wooden bridge/Bull Wall, Causeway road and Bull Island. A
dilapidated tram shelter is located opposite Dolyes Lane indicating the former presence of
the Howth Tramline and to the north of the later structure a pumping station.
The site is located in proximity to the Dublin Bay area, with is designated with Special
Protection Area (SPA) status, Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Proposed Natural
Heritage Area (pNHA) status. Bull Island has been assigned additional designations
including Nature Reserve, Ramsar Site (under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of
International Importance), Wildfowl Sanctuary, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a Special
Amenity Area Order (SAAO). The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the DoECLG
have been consulted in relation to the preparation of the proposal and Habitats screening.
2. (B) The Proposal
Proposed Sutton to Sandycove Cycleway & Footway Interim Works: Bull Wall (Wooden
Bridge) to Causeway Road, Dollymount, Dublin 3.
The proposal for the Sutton to Sandycove Cycleway & Footway Interim Works: Bull
Wall (Wooden Bridge) to Causeway Road is to provide approximately 2km of
cycleway between the Bull Wall and Causeway Road tying in with the existing
cycleway on either side, thereby providing a continuous 8km cycleway around North
Dublin Bay. Works Include:
Construction of 2km of cycle track and footway requiring a reduction in the road
carriageway cross section and resurfacing of the road;
Introduction of a number of signal controlled crossings to facilitate access for
pedestrians and cyclists on the route from the surroundings area;
Seawall repairs including the construction of a new 325 metres section of sea wall;
Flood defence works to provide a continuous flood defence level of 4.25m OD
between the Bull Wall and Causeway Road;
Construction of approximately 2km of the North City Arterial Watermain between the
Bull Wall and causeway Road while the road works are being undertaken;
Other works include renovation of tram shelter, undergrounding of pumping station,
closure of 2 slipways and steps accessing lagoon and loss of 7 parking spaces and
associated works.
(C) Submissions
A total of 43 submissions have been received in relation to the project including observation
from the Clontarf Residents Association, An Taisce, Dublin Cycling Campaign, a number of
public representatives, commuters and other residents. The contents of the observer
submissions can be summarised as follows:
Lack of Landscaping
Reduced Road Width
Car Parking Issues
Flood Defence Works
Closure of slipways and access to beach
Impact on the Boardwalk Promenade proposal
Traffic management measures along Dollymount Avenue
Relocation of Bus Stop adjacent to former Dollymount House
Construction of the watermain
Lack of public consultation
Visual impact of the scheme
Amenity value of the scheme
Huge improvement in terms of pedestrian and cyclist safety
Huge benefit to Clontarf and wider city
3. (D) Evaluation
There is a strong policy context for the scheme at both the national and local level.
National Guidance
2009 - 2020 Smarter Travel - A Sustainable Transport Future. DOT
The National Cycle Policy Framework 2009 – 2020 DoECLG
2.10 Sutton to Sandycove Scheme
We will complete the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) cycleway / promenade.
This 22km continuous facility will act as a commuting route as well as a world
class recreational and tourist route. It will be a flagship project for the capital.
The Planning System & Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning
Authorities November 2009 DoEHLG/OPW
Regional Planning
6.3.6 Cycling and Walking
2011-2017 Development Plan
3.3.1 CORE STRATEGY STRAND 1
3.3.1.2 Connecting and Sustaining the City’s Infrastructure
Movement and Transport
Services Infrastructure
3.3.1.3 Greening the City – Landscape, Biodiversity, Open Space & Recreation
4.3 The Strategic Approach (Shaping The City)
The creation of a more compact city, where residents can live and work in close
proximity, thereby reducing urban sprawl and unsustainable travel patterns
4.4.2 Inner Suburbs and Outer City as Part of the Metropolitan Area
4. A strategic green network, comprising river/canal corridors and open
/institutional lands which can contribute to the built and natural landscape of the
city.
4.4.5 The Public Realm
SI2 To continue to promote the modal shift from private car use towards increased use of
more sustainable forms of transport such as cycling, walking and public transport and
to implement the initiatives contained in the government’s, ‘Smarter Travel, A
Sustainable Transport Future2009-2020’
SI9 To achieve a strategic, coherent and high quality cycle network across the city that is
integrated with public transport and interconnected with cultural, recreational, retail,
educational and employment destinations and attractions
SI10 To enhance, extend and provide cycling infrastructure in accordance with the
National Cycle Policy Framework 2009– 2020 and the government’s, ‘Smarter
Travel, a Sustainable Transport Future 2009 – 2020’
4. SIO11 To prepare and implement a Dublin Cycling Strategy which sets out the City
Council’s cycling policies, targets and programmes, together with an annual
report on progress towards objectives which will include:
A cycle training programme
A ‘Safe Routes to Schools’ programme
A cycle signage strategy
A cycling awareness strategy
A new cycle parking strategy to provide guidance on the nature, quantum and
location of cycling parking facilities in the city to address cycle parking needs
at public transport stops and interchange, and other key destinations and
attractions
SIO13 To develop new cycle links including:
Sutton to Sandycove, including new off-road cycle and pedestrian route
through Docklands and on to Clontarf
SIO14 To develop a direct cycle linkage system away from the primary traffic
network including on and off-road cycle lanes designed and constructed to
minimise conflict with other road users.
SIO23 To create and support a network of pedestrian infrastructure to promote and
facilitate walking, provide improved levels of priority and lighting for
pedestrians and cyclists along key desire lines and accommodate growth in
public transport commuter numbers
SI43 To ensure the upgrading of wastewater infrastructure and to facilitate the
provision and safeguarding of infrastructure corridors required to facilitate
sustainable development in the city and region (see also sections8.4.6 and
8.4.9 and Appendix 2 –Water Services Plan)
SI49 To have regard to the Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Flood Risk
Management, November 2009, published by the Department of the
Environment, Heritage and Local Government when assessing planning
applications and in the preparation of plans both statutory and non-statutory
SI50 To put in place adequate measures to protect the integrity of the existing
Flood Defence Infrastructure identified in Appendix 17 and to ensure that the
new developments do not have the effect of reducing the effectiveness or
integrity of existing and new flood defence infrastructure and that flood
defence infrastructure provision has regard also to nature conservation and
amenity issues.
5.2.4.7 Flood Management
It is recognised that the risk of flooding has increased due to climate change and
sea level rise.
Coastal Flooding arising from the sea or estuary
The Dublin City Council Water Services Strategic Plan 2009 is the current
strategic plan in place for Dublin City…
Coastal Flooding – the 2005 Report on the Dublin Coastal Flood Protection
Project
5. SI50 To put in place adequate measures to protect the integrity of the existing
Flood Defence Infrastructure identified in Appendix 17 and to ensure that the
new developments do not have the effect of reducing the effectiveness or
integrity of existing and new flood defence infrastructure and that flood
defence infrastructure provision has regard also to nature conservation and
amenity issues.
GC1 To progress a strategic network as illustrated in the Strategic Green Network
map (see Figure 10 CDP)
GC2 To improve pedestrian and cycle access routes to strategic level amenities
GC8 To develop a network of green corridors through the city, thereby
interconnecting key open spaces, and extending out to the wider Dublin
region
GCO1 To progress the illustrated strategic green infrastructure network and to
devise a programme of specific works to be implemented within the current
development plan timeframe (see Strategic Green Network Map and also City
Centre Routes Map, Figures 10 and 11)
GCO2 To achieve the following critical linkages within the lifetime of the
development plan;
(i) To promote the development of the Sutton to Sandycove Cycletrack
scheme (S2S) as a key objective in both ‘SmarterTravel’ and in the ‘National
Cycle Policy Framework ‘subject to the appropriate environmental
assessments, including any assessment required under 6(3) of the Habitats
Directive. Subject to compliance with environmental regulations and statutory
approvals, completion of this project is recognised as a significant
development of Dublin Bay with potential recreational and tourism benefits, as
well as providing a tram-free cycleway for both recreation and commuter
cyclists
(iv) To improve access to existing natural assets such as parks and
waterways through identified green routes.
GCO5 To develop linear parks along waterways and to link existing parks and open
space in order to provide green corridors throughout the city.
GC23 To cooperate with Dublin Bay Task Force (DBTF) to work towards developing
a framework for Coastal Zone Management Plan for Dublin Bay, developing a
detailed masterplan, and identifying new opportunities for enhancing Dublin
Bay as a Resource
GC26 To protect flora, fauna and habitats, which have been identified by the
Habitats Directive, Birds Directive, Wildlife Act 1976 (as amended), the flora
protection order (S.I. No. 84 of 1999) and the European Communities (Natural
Habitats) Regulation 1997 (S.I No. 94 of 1997),
GC31 That any plan or project with the potential to give rise to significant direct,
indirect or secondary impacts on a Natura 2000 site(s) shall be subject to an
appropriate assessment in accordance with Article 6(3) of the Habitats
Directive
6. GC39 To have regard to the objectives of the ‘Dublin City Sport and Active
Recreation Strategy 2009-16’in the planning and provision of indoor and
outdoor recreational facilities including water-based activities
8.4.7 Developing a Strategic Green Network
16.1.1 Design of public spaces
16.1.2 Connections
16.1.3 Making Successful Streets
16.1.6 Movement and Vehicles
16.2.7 Green Networks
16.2.8 Development Proposals Adjoining Rivers and Canals
16.2.9 Flood Risk Areas
16.2.10 Open Space Lands / Community and Institutional Resource Lands / Large Tracts of
Lands /Lands with Open Character
16.2.9 Flood Risk Areas (see also section 5.2.4.7 and Appendix 17)
For coastal areas, soft engineering options are to be applied where appropriate in
accordance with best practice.
17.8 Roads and Services
Appendix 2 National, Regional & Local Guidance
Water Services Plan 2009
Appendix 7 – Strategic Cycle Network
4. Recreational routes:
These routes will be progressed where development opportunities arise, generally in
association with walking routes (see also relevant policies in Chapter 5, Connecting
and Sustaining the City’s Infrastructure and Chapter 6, Greening the City and also
Figure 6, 10 and 11)
■ Section of proposed S2S (Sutton to Sandycove) cycleway/promenade that would
proceed through Dublin City Council area, subject to feasibility study.
Dublin City Council supports the development of a Sutton to Sandycove (S2S)
promenade and cycleway, in so far as it is practicable, subject to final approval of
detailed design and agreement at each stage by the elected representatives of the
City Council. Dublin City Council will also explore the development of a cycle route
from Sandymount, in the vicinity of Irishtown Nature Reserve to the South Bull Wall,
in consultation with Dublin
7. Principle Issues arising from Consultation and Response
1. Landscaping
There is some concern regarding the lack of any landscaping proposals submitted as
part of the application.
Response: As the proposal is an interim scheme which aims to develop a cycleway
largely within the existing road carriageway cross section there is very little room to
provide landscaping measures. During the Detailed Design of the Scheme a
landscape design will be developed in consultation with the Dublin City Council Parks
and Landscape Services Division
2. Reduced road width
A number of submissions express concern regarding the impact of reducing the
carriageway width of the Clontarf Road. One submission refers to the National Roads
Authority’s Guidelines on Traffic Calming.
Response: The NRA Guidelines on Traffic Calming were produced for the road
safety management of high-speed national roads in rural areas as they enter towns
and villages. These guidelines do not apply to urban roads such as the current
proposal at Dollymount. However, the guidelines are based on the general principle
that narrower roads have a traffic calming effect and lead to lower speeds.
The design guidance that is relevant to the current proposal is the NRA Design
Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Volume 6 Section 1 Part 2 (NRA TD 27/11)
which states that urban all-purpose single carriageway roads should have a
carriageway width of between 6.00m to 7.00m. The current proposal is consistent
with these guidelines.
The Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (published by the Department of
Transport March 2013) states that: "Lane widths may be reduced to 3m on those
Arterial and Link streets where lower design speeds are being applied, such as in
centres and where access for larger vehicles is only occasionally required".
Lower traffic speeds due to a reduced carriageway width will not cause traffic delays.
In fact traffic capacity may increase with lower speed as headways between vehicles
can be shorter. This principle is reflected internationally in design manuals such as
the US Highway Capacity Manual, which is based on extensive research and traffic
flow theory.
The proposed carriageway width of 6.0m provided within the scheme is intended to
slow vehicles to a safe speed while maintaining free flow conditions. The average
heavy goods vehicle is approximately 2.5m wide. A carriageway width of 6m is
sufficient to allow two heavy goods vehicles to pass in opposite directions. The
numbers of such vehicles on the coast road at Dollymount is relatively low as it is a
residential area.
Traffic lane widths over the length of the scheme will generally be reduced to a width
of three metres in each direction. This will have a number of benefits to both users of
the cycleway and also to local residents. The narrower traffic lanes and the
introduction of traffic islands and build outs will have a significant beneficial effect of
calming traffic speeds. The existing speed limit of 50km/h will be extended beyond
the Causeway Road/Watermill Road Junction. This section currently has a speed
limit of 60km/h. As this scheme only extends from the Wooden Bridge to just beyond
the Causeway Road/Watermill Road Junction, this proposal has no brief to consider
traffic speeds beyond these limits. DCC has noted the comments. New traffic speed
signs will be placed to the north of the Causeway Road/Watermill Road Junction to
notify drivers of the extended speed limit.
8. 3. Car Parking Issues
There have been a number of concerns regarding the impact of the scheme on car
parking including the loss of car parking and also the introduction of additional car
parking along the route.
Response: As the proposal is an interim scheme which aims to develop a cycleway
largely within the existing road carriageway cross section. Therefore, it is not possible
to retain all parking spaces. The loss of car parking has been minimised as much as
possible along the Clontarf Road and James Larkin Road. Following the receipt of
submissions the project design team has further reviewed the preliminary design and
the number of spaces affected by the Interim Scheme as proposed in the Part VIII
application cannot be further reduced.
There is also a submission on file in relation to the installation of parking in Clontarf
Road from Dollymount Park as far as Dollymount Avenue. It is argued that there is no
requirement for parking between the shops and No 378. It is considered that the
parked cars provide a hazard by providing a visual obstruction to drivers exiting onto
Clontarf Rd. The narrowing of the carriageway will exacerbate problems. Following
the receipt of submissions on the topic, the preliminary design has been reviewed
and the double yellow lines outside the houses between the shops at the junction of
Dollymount Park and house number 378 can be retained as per the request of the
residents without any effect on the scheme.
It was noted in a number of submissions that the accesses to a number of the
houses along Clontarf Road are quite narrow and that residents are required to
reverse into the access. Swept path analyses using an estate car with a length of 4.7
metres and a width of 1.8 metres have been undertaken on a sample number of the
properties between Seafield Road East and Mount Prospect Avenue. These tests
show that with the proposed scheme in place it will be possible to safely access all
properties.
4. Flood Defence Works
A number of submissions on file relate to the raising of the sea wall. Some of the
submissions argue that the wall is too high while other submissions note that the
proposal does not give enough flood protection.
Response: As these are Interim Works which are designed as the first stage towards
the delivery of the overall Dollymount Promenade & Flood Protection Project
(DPFPP) the full flood defence height of +4.6m OD as proposed in the DPFPP is not
being provided as the wave reduction barrier element of the scheme will be
constructed at a later stage of the delivery of the project. To ensure consistency with
the design of the DPFPP and to ensure minimal redundant work when the DPFPP is
constructed, flood defence will be provided to a height of +4.25m OD. Once the
promenade and wave reduction barrier is constructed a flood defence level of +4.6m
OD will be achieved. In the section where the highest number of properties are
located, i.e. between the Wooden Bridge and Mount Prospect Avenue, the increase
in height of the existing wall will be modest in most places (approximately 0.25m
along most of the section). Between Mount Prospect Avenue and Causeway Road
this will vary between 0.25m and 1.0 metres.
5. Closure of slipways and access to beach
There are a number of submissions on file in relation to the closure of the two
slipways and loss of access to the beach.
Response: As proposed by the DPFPP (Boardwalk) Scheme approved by An Bord
Pleanála in December 2011, the S2S Interim Scheme proposal includes for the
9. provision of a continuous flood defence height of 4.25mOD which involves the
closure of existing access points to the lagoon. Having regard to the level of concern
regarding the loss of amenity contained within the submissions, options for
addressing this were considered. A presentation was made to NPWS (National Parks
and Wildlife Services) on the request for access to the beach.
The initial proposal proposed to remove all access to the beach along Clontarf Road
and James Larkin Road. Following discussions with the NPWS it is now proposed to
maintain the stepped access to the lagoon area lagoon at Dollymount Avenue and at
Mount Prospect Avenue. However gates are to be installed across the accesses to
ensure flood protection and to restrict access to the public during the wintering bird
season to protect the birdlife. The gates will be locked from 15th
September to the
31st
March winter season and at times of flood risk.
Drainage Services have confirmed they have no objection in principle to the flood
gates and operation and maintenance.
6. Impact on the Boardwalk/Promenade proposal
There are a number of submissions on file in relation to the provision of the
promenade/boardwalk as granted per the Dollymount Promenade and Flood
Protection Project (DPFPP).
Response: Funding is not currently available to construct the full Dollymount
Promenade & Flood Protection Project (boardwalk) scheme at this time. The NTA
has however identified a limited amount of funding to develop the S2S between the
Wooden Bridge and Causeway Road. The most ecologically sensitive phases of the
works are also the most expensive elements of the DPFPP (Phases 1, 3 and 4).
This S2S Interim Works proposes to construct Phase 2 and Phase 5 of the approved
scheme DPFPP at this time. An on road solution has been developed which utilises
existing road space to provide an acceptable standard of cycleway along the entire
scheme whilst maintaining standard carriageway widths. The scheme proposed does
not compromise the future construction of the boardwalk scheme (DPFPP) should
funding become available.
7. Traffic Management measures along Dollymount Avenue
One of the submissions suggests that double yellow lines on Dollymount Avenue to
be shortened significantly.
Response: Due to the narrow width of Dollymount Avenue and the presence of
parking along the southern side of the road, the removal or reduction in length of the
double yellow lines on the approach to the junction would reduce the carriageway
width to such an extent that Dollymount Avenue could be restricted to
accommodating only one way traffic. As this would be in proximity to the junction with
Clontarf Road this could have unacceptable implications in terms of traffic backing
onto the Clontarf Road.
8. Relocation of Bus Stop outside former Dollymount House
There is a submission on file which suggests the relocation of the northbound bus
stop on Clontarf Road from just south of Dollymount Park to the north side of
Dollymount Park (in front of the existing commercial units) due to impacts on the
proposed apartment development in particular:
1. Noise for new apartments
2. Visually intrusive for occupants
3. Better location north of Dollymount Park in front of commercial units
4. May impact on fire tender access for new development.
10. Response: The location of the proposed bus stop has been identified to optimise
parking and safety of road users. The proposed bus stop location is only 20 metres
from the existing bus stop location and will create no additional impacts compared
with the current location. It is not expected that the location of the bus stop will have
any negative impacts on the property in question.
9. Construction of Watermain
There are concerns regarding the construction of the proposed watermain.
Response: The construction of the watermain has planning approval and is an
objective of Dublin City Council. In these stringent economic times Dublin City
Council has identified the possibility of avoiding reconstruction works on the
Clontarf/James Larkin Road on two separate occasions in a short space of time. It
would be appropriate from an environmental, financial and public disturbance
perspective to lay the pipe for this 2km section of the NCAM while the road is being
reconstructed as part of the S2S Cycleway & Footway Interim Works Scheme. By
combining the works for the NCAM into the Interim Scheme it is hoped to:
• reduce the construction impacts of 2 separate contracts on the residents of
the Clontarf area;
• provide significant cost savings in terms of carriageway reconstruction traffic
management costs and site supervision costs etc.; and
• reduce the duration of the works and potential disturbance to birds and other
wildlife in Dublin Bay.
10. Lack of public consultation
A number of submissions contend that there was a lack of public consultation and a
lack of facilities to display the scheme.
Response: The proper Part VIII consultation procedures were followed. The proposal
was presented to the North Central Area Committee prior to the lodgement of the
proposal. Regarding the display of the proposal there was limited availability of a
public building that would be open and manned between the hours of 9am to 5pm on
Monday to Friday in proximity to the scheme. A number of venues to display the
scheme were considered including the Red Stables in St. Anne’s Park, however
Raheny Library was the only venue that was suitable for the purpose of public
display.
11. Visual Impact of the scheme
There are some concerns regarding the visual impact of the scheme.
Response: Other than minor increases in the flood protection height, varying up to a
maximum of 1.0 metres in height the proposal will not have any significant visual
obstruction or deterioration. The scheme as proposed will enhance the scenic beauty
by removing the DCC pumping station and placing it below ground and by renovating
the tram shelter.
Conclusion
The proposed S2S Interim works are considered to be an important step in improving
infrastructure for cycling and for encouraging more cycling throughout the city. The project
when completed will provide 2km of cycleway between the Bull Wall and Causeway Road
tying in with the existing cycleway on either side, thereby providing a continuous 8km
cycleway around North Dublin Bay.
11. The project also conforms to the cycling objectives of the Dublin City Development Plan
2005 – 2011 in addition to relevant national policy such as the national Cycle Policy
Framework 2009-2020 and ‘Smarter Travel’.
Recommendation
It is considered that the proposed development would be fully consistent with the provisions
of the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017 as it will comply with the relevant policies
and objectives contained therein and those also contained within relevant national and
regional guidance. It is recommended that the development proceed subject to the following
recommendations and amendments.
1. Access to the lagoon shall be maintained by retaining the two existing accesses at
Dollymount Avenue and Mount Prospect Avenue, however no access will be
provided during the Bird wintering period.
2. Existing Double yellow lines outside the houses between the shops at the junction of
Dollymount Park and house number 378 shall be retained.
3. Prior to commencement of development a Traffic Management Plan shall be
submitted to the Roads and Traffic Division for written agreement and approval.
4. The development shall comply with the Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for
Drainage Works Version 6.0 (see www.dublincity.ie Forms and Downloads.
5. Details regarding the proposed flood gates, their operation and maintenance shall be
agreed with the Drainage Division prior to commencement of development"
6. It is recommended that the development comply with the conditions attached to
previously permitted An Bord Pleanála schemes PL29N.JA0008 and PL29N.YA0008
as amended by this proposal.
7. Prior to commencement of significant works on site a Construction Methodology Plan
and an Environmental Management Plan, shall be provided to the satisfaction of the
Planning Department.
8. As proposed an environmental and monitoring and liaison committee shall be
established for the duration of the construction period.
9. As proposed the renovation of the Tram shelter shall be carried out in consultation
with the DCC Architects, DCC Conservation and DCC Archaeology Departments.
10. As proposed the construction period for works to the Lagoon shall be restricted to
between March and September each year. Any exceptions sought shall be agreed in
advance with the National Parks & Wildlife Service. The timing of all other works
outside the lagoon shall be agreed with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
11. The following recommendations of the Dublin City Archaeologist shall be complied
with in the development:
a) The developer shall retain a suitably qualified licensed-archaeologist to advise
regarding the archaeological implications of site clearance, demolition and/or
construction methodology and to make appropriate recommendations for
mitigation including detailed survey as necessary.
12. b) The recommended mitigation measures summarised in the Project report by
Roughan O’Donovan Engineers December 2012 section 4.9 shall be
undertaken for the scheme.
c) The developer shall allow for the resolution of archaeology (both on site and
necessary post excavation) in the project budget and timetable.
d) The developer’s archaeologist shall undertake licensed archaeological
monitoring of all demolition and sub-surface works associated with the
development including the breaking and removal of any floor slabs, levelling of
ground etc.
e) The archaeologist shall consult with and forward their Method Statement in
advance of commencement to the City Archaeologist.
f) In the event of archaeological features being located in the course of the
monitoring, the developer shall facilitate the archaeologist in fully recording
such features, including if necessary the archaeological excavation of such
features. In the event of significant archaeological features on site, the
archaeologist retained by the developer shall immediately contact the City
Archaeologist. The City Archaeologist (in consultation with the National
Monuments Service, Department of Arts Heritage and Gaeltacht) shall
determine the further archaeological resolution of the site.
g) A written and digital report containing the results of the archaeological
monitoring shall be forwarded on completion to the City Archaeologist and
National Monuments Service, Department Arts Heritage and Gaeltacht.
h) Following submission of the final report to the City Archaeologist, where
archaeological material is shown to be present, the archaeological paper
archive shall be compiled in accordance with the procedures detailed in the
Dublin City Archaeological Archive Guidelines (2008 Dublin City Council) and
lodged with the Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin
2.
12. Adequate tree protection measures, to a recognised EU standard, shall be provided
where required for all trees, directly adjoining the route, in accordance with details to
be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of
development and such measures shall remain in place for the duration of the
development.
13. Prior to commencement of development the applicant shall contact the Parks
Department to ascertain any requirements they may have with regard to post
construction reinstatement and proposed landscaping schedule.
This report is submitted to the City Council pursuant to Section 138 of the Local Government
Act, 2001 and Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, subject to the
provisions of Section 139 of the Local Government Act, 2001.
Philip Maguire
Dublin City Manager
3rd
May 2013