The National Transport Authority has made a Statutory Planning Application to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) for the Templeogue/Rathfarnham to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme. The closing date for receipt of observations has been extended to 15th August 2023
In order to support residents who wish to make an observation, Terenure Residents Association (TRA) invited Tom Philips (Chartered Town Planner and Urban Designer) to speak at a TRA meeting on 13/6/2023. Below are some helpful points relating to this development and making an observation.
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The BusConnects Templeogue/Rathfarnham Scheme is a Statutory Infrastructure Development (SID). SIDs are developments that contribute significantly to meeting the objectives of the National Planning Framework, or contribute significantly to spatial and economic strategy for the area, or have a significant effect on more than one planning area. SID applications are made directly to An Bord Pleanála.
Making an observation:
You must make your observation in writing to An Bord Pleanála, either by letter or using the online portal at
https://online.pleanala.ie/en-ie/sid/observation.
Make clear as to which application your observation is referring e.g.
"BusConnects - Templeogue/Rathfarnham to City Centre Bus Corridor Scheme".
Submit your observation by the deadline - 5.30pm on 15th August 2023.
Pay €50 fee.
What can I put in my observation?
Your observations must be based on planning considerations, not on personal likes or dislikes or grievances.
Planning considerations include:· National and regional guidelines and ministerial directives.
· Policies and objectives of the development plan.
· Policies and objectives of any local plan.
· Local considerations – effects on the area such as parking, traffic, amenity.
· Public health
· Environmental issues – need for the scheme, consideration of alternatives, impacts of scheme, etc.
· Other material planning matters
Some tips:
· Try not to be emotive
· Use illustrations/photographs where possible
· Attach supporting documents at the end.
For further information on making an observation on a SID application please see https://www.pleanala.ie/en-IE/Observation-on-a-SID-application-Guide
All documents relating to the application can be viewed online and downloaded from www.templeoguerathfarnhamscheme.ie or inspected in person at these locations -
- National Transport Authority, Dún Scéine, Harcourt Lane, Dublin 2, D02 WTO
- An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902