Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2014
585. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding plans for the Dublin docklands strategic development zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37116/14]
View answerA Ministerial Order announcing details of the designation of a Strategic Development Zone for the Dublin Docklands area was signed on 18 December 2012. This designation is intended to provide for the continued fast-tracking of planning in the Dublin Docklands area and to help develop a comprehensive planning framework for the area.
Subsequently, a Strategic Development Zone planning scheme was prepared and approved by the Members of Dublin City Council. This was appealed to An Bord Pleanála, which earlier this year granted approval (with modifications) for the scheme.
Accordingly, the Dublin Docklands Strategic Development Zone is now the statutory plan for the SDZ area. Dublin City Council is the designated Development Agency for the area and is now assessing and determining planning applications for the area in accordance with the SDZ planning scheme.
