Agenda item

Circulated to members prior to meeting along with Rapid Build supplementary report.

Tony Flynn, Executive Manager requested that the committee notes the report (Rapid Build) and it be recommended to the City Council meeting. DCC can then forward the proposal to the Dept. of Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government for approval. He went through each slide/site and provided an update.

Cllr. Gilliland sought an update in relation to any communication with the Minister about reducing the 4 stage approval system to a 2 stage procedure.

She asked that the “Spine Site” require a specific design that will Cul-d-Sac the whole estate.

Cllrs. Mannix Flynn & Christy Burke enquired as to whom the Rapid Build sites are intended for.

Cllr. David Costello sought a Masterplan for the Finglas South area.

Cllr. Pat Dunne requested information about sites at the following locations, Grand Canal Harbour, Weaver St., Bridgefoot St. & Cork St.

Cllr. Ray McAdam looked for current status/updates about O’Devaney Gdns., St. Mary’s Mansions (contractors onsite), Infirmary Rd/Montpelier (Part 8) Croke Villas & Ellis Court Sites (Part 8).

Cllr. Criona Ni Dhálaigh requested analysis of the age profile for the various bands for people on the housing list.

Tony Flynn stated that plans for Social Housing schemes are not looked at in isolation and Local Area Plans are referenced when developing plans for social housing. In relation to public open space, only land zoned residential is considered for Housing. He acknowledged that the Spine site should be designed to eradicate issues. He provided members updates for the following areas O’Devaney Gdns, Bridgefoot St., Springvale, Cherry Orchard, St. Mary’s Mansions, Infirmary Rd, Croke Villas, Eillis Quay, Dolphin Hse and the “Valley site” in Finglas.

Cllr. Gilliland enquired about Repair & Lease Scheme uptake stats and using the CPO process to acquire units.

Cllr. McAdam sought information about CPO process & Derelict Site information to be furnished at the September Housing SPC meeting.

Tony informed members of the logistical issues involved in Large Land Bank development. He provided updates/information about “Repair & Lease Scheme “Buy & Renew Scheme” (CPO under Derelict Sites).

Aideen Hayden sought clarification with regard to the Transfer List, HAP & Homelessness. (Information to be broken down further within Housing Update report)

Francis Doherty provided current status update on Repair & Leasing and Buy & Renew initiatives.

Brendan Kenny, Assistant Chief Executive stated that there have been timeframe improvements made delivering Rapid Build. He stated that Rapid Builds will be for general housing needs going forward and progress has been made concerning Derelict sites. He provided an update on HAP. He outlined that if a person gets housed in a certain area, they would have requested the area rather than necessarily living there or being from the area.

Cllr. Ni Dhálaigh enquired about the possibility of a S.O.L. new group being convened.

Brendan Kenny stated that there be a S.O.L. review first and the Head of Allocations will come back to the SPC with a discussion document before a sub committee being set up. (Agreed at a previous SPC meeting).

Agreed: Housing Update Reports noted.

Agreed: Rapid Build Report noted & to be forwarded to the Council meeting for consideration.

Agreed: Provide feedback about Bridgefoot development timeframe at a future SPC Meeting.

Agreed: Report to the Housing SPC October meeting with regard to Part 8 – Enhanced Park & additional units in St. Teresa’s Development along Eugene St.