3194/25Sub03

Description

Parks, Biodiversity and Landscape Services The following is recommended in the interests of amenity, ecology and sustainable development; Landscape scheme to be implemented The applicant shall retain the professional services of a qualified Landscape Architect throughout the life of the site development works. Prior to the commencement of development, including site clearance, the landscape scheme shall be reviewed with regards to: (a) Further retention and protection of trees (T1326, T1327 & T 3) and existing boundary vegetation. (b) Inclusion of a play strategy for older and younger children and safety inspections. (c) Interpretation for historic filter beds. The revised landscape scheme with details shall be submitted to the planning authority for written approval and the approved scheme will be implemented fully in the first planting season following completion of the development or completion of any phase of the development, and any vegetation which dies or is removed within 3 years of planting shall be replaced in the first planting season thereafter. The landscape scheme shall have regard to the Guidelines for Open Space Development and Taking in Charge, copies of which are available from the Parks and Landscape Services Division. Tree Protection Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant/ developer shall retain the professional services of a qualified Arboriculturist throughout the life of the site development works. The Arboriculturist will advise and supervise all works associated or in proximity to the existing trees to ensure their retention and condition. Tree removal shall not take place during the bird breeding season. All trees shown to be retained on the site and adjacent to the site, shall be adequately protected during the period of construction as per BS 5837, and a tree protection plan which shall be submitted to the planning authority for approval, such measures to include a protection fence beyond the branch spread, with no construction work or storage carried out within the protective barrier. (The tree protection measures shall have regard to the Guidelines for Open space Development and Taking in Charge, copies of which are available from the Parks and Landscape Services Division). Public Open Space Taken in Charge Plans must be submitted prior to construction commencement to outline areas proposed to be taken in charge for written agreement by Dublin City Council’s Parks Services. A landscape specification and drawings stating all hardscape and softscape materials shall be prepared by a qualified landscape architect and submitted for written approval by Dublin City Council’s Parks Services at least 8 weeks prior to commencement of development, ordering and installation of any proposed public landscape elements agreed to be taken in charge. The specification shall schedule all materials, their specification, product code & name, manufacturer/supplier and with details of their proposed construction. All materials shall be fit for purpose, of good design, robust and appropriate for use in external public landscapes. Failure to submit this information for approval or installing un-approved materials will result in rejection for taking in charge. The public open spaces will be open to public use following substantial completion and shall be under the management and maintenance of the applicant/developer until taken in charge. A site inspection of areas to be taken in charge shall be arranged in writing four weeks before the proposed date of being taken in charge following a maintenance/defects liability period of 24 months after substantial completion of the works has been notified in writing to Dublin City Council’s Parks Services. Landscape works that do not comply with the approved scheme or have failed, are in poor condition or defective in the opinion of Parks Services will result in rejection of taking in charge until the applicant presents an acceptable landscape scheme at further taking in charge inspections. No partial taking in charge will be permitted. Proposed public roads must be taken in charge prior to any public landscape areas being taken in charge. Taking in Charge areas indicated within the development that are not accessible to maintenance by Parks Services by public road or Public Park will not be taken in charge. Transfer of Title (ownership) from the landowner to Dublin City Council shall occur for areas to be taken in charge before the date agreed for taking in charge. Open Space Management The applicant/developer shall be responsible for maintenance and management of the public open spaces that are not Taken in Charge. The public open spaces will operate as public park/public realm in perpetuity, with public access and use operated strictly in accordance with the management regime, rules and regulations including any byelaws for public open space of the Planning Authority at all times. These open spaces shall be made open to public use prior to or at completion of the first phase of the development. Bat & Bird Conservation (a) All trees and buildings to be removed shall be checked pre-construction for the presence of bats and a derogation licence shall be sought from the NPWS should evidence of bat activity be found. No works are to take place prior to the granting of NPWS licences. (b) All demolition works shall take place outside of the bird nesting season (March 1st to August 31st) (c) Bat and bird boxes shall be provided within the landscape scheme and on the buildings for the provision of swift boxes.

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