Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Introduction

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   Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 Incorporating the Draft Cavan Town Local Area Plan 2022-2028 Volume 1 Written Statement

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   Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 The Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town, 20222028 was adopted by the elected representatives of Cavan County Council (see below) at a Special Council Meeting on the 30 May 2022. This Plan came into effect on the 11 July 2022. Bailieborough Cootehill Electoral Area Cllr. Carmel Brady Cllr. Aidan Fitzpatrick Cllr. Clifford Kelly (Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, 2021-2022) Cllr. Paddy McDonald Cllr. Sarah O’Reilly (Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, 2020-2021) Cllr. Val Smith Ballyjamesduff Electoral Area Cllr. Winston Bennett Cllr. Philip Brady Cllr. Craig Lovett Cllr. Shane P O’Reilly (Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, 2019-2020) Cllr. T.P. O’Reilly Cllr. Trevor Smith Cavan Belturbet Electoral Area Cllr. Madeleine Argue Cllr. Brendan Fay Cllr. John Paul Feeley (Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, 2022-2023) Cllr. Peter McVitty Cllr. Sean Smith Cllr. Patricia Walsh Management Team Tommy Ryan, Chief Executive Brendan Jennings, Director of Services Planning, Community and Economic Development and LEO Eoin Doyle, Director of Services Housing, Corporate Services, Human Resources, Arts Library and Cultural Paddy Connaughton, Director of Services Roads and Greenways, Water Services, Environment, Waste Management and Veterinary Margaret McNally, A/Head of Finance, Rates and Information Technology, Fire and Emergency Services and Motor Taxation Forward Planning Nicholas O’Kane, Senior Planner Marice Galligan, Senior Executive Planner Mairéad Sheridan, Executive Planner The valued input and expertise from all Departments of Cavan County Council is fully acknowledged and recognised throughout all stages of the plan preparation.

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   Introduction xiv Chapter 1 Core Strategy 2 1.0 Rationale for Core Strategy 2 1.1 Introduction 2 1.2 Ecosystems Services Approach and Natural Capital 3 2.0 Strategic Development of County Cavan over the Plan Period 2022-2028 4 2.1 National Planning Framework 4 2.2 Implementation Roadmap for National Planning Framework 6 2.3 RSES for the Northern and Western Region 7 2.4 Housing Need Demand Assessment 7 2.5 Housing Supply Target Methodology for Development Planning Guidelines 8 2.6 Strategic Aims 10 2.7 Population Trends and Targets 11 2.7.1 Population Distribution 12 2.7.2 Population Structure 12 2.8 Settlement Hierarchy 12 2.8.1 Cavan Settlement Hierarchy 16 2.9 Population Estimates and Projections to meet Regional Population Targets 17 2.9.1 Population Scenario’s at Settlement Levels 18 2.10 Overview of Settlement Hierarchy 20 2.10.1 Key Town- Cavan 20 2.10.2 Self Sustaining Growth Town- Virginia 21 2.10.3 Self Sustaining Towns 21 2.10.4 Medium Towns 22 2.10.5 Small Towns 23 2.10.6 Villages 24 2.10.7 Rural Community Nodes and Rural Areas 24 2.11 Housing Stock and Capacity 28 2.11.1 Housing Land Requirements 28 2.11.2 Urban Regeneration and Development Fund and Rural Regeneration Development Fund 29 2.12 Core Strategy Map 30 2.13 Core Strategy Table 31 2.14 Provision of Additional Lands 33 2.15 Residential Density 34 2.16 Core Strategy Development Objectives 34 2.17 Monitoring and Evaluation 35 2.18 Summary and Conclusions 36 2.19 Climate Change 36 Chapter 2 Settlement Strategy 37 2.1 Settlement Hierarchy Overview 39 2.1.1 Settlement Consolidation Sites 40 2.2 Key Town Cavan 42 2.2.1 Introduction 42 2.2.2 History 43 2.2.3 Town Character 43 2.2.4 National and Regional Context 43 2.2.4.1 National Planning Framework 43 2.2.4.2 Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy 45 2.2.5 Strategy and Vision 46 2.2.6 Physical Infrastructure 48 2.2.7 Economic Development 49 2.2.8 Tourism 51 2.2.9 Sustainable Communities 52 2.2.9.1 Regional Sports Facility 54 2.2.10 Commercial and Retail Development 56 2.2.11 Regeneration and Placemaking 56 2.2.12 Masterplans 57 2.2.12.1 Masterplan 1 58 Table of Contents Built and Cultural Heritage i

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   2.2.12.2 Masterplan 2 58 2.2.12.3 Masterplan 3 59 2.2.13 Natural and Built Heritage 60 2.2.13.1 Bridge Street Architectural Conservational Area 60 2.2.13.2 Farnham Street Architectural Conservation Area 61 2.2.14 Map Based Specific Objectives 65 2.3. Self-Sustaining Growth Town -Virginia 67 2.3.1 Context 67 2.3.2 Town Character 67 2.3.3 Strategy and Vision 68 2.3.4 Physical Infrastructure 69 2.3.5 Economic Development 69 2.3.6 Tourism 72 2.3.7 Sustainable Communities 74 2.3.8 Commercial and Retail Development 75 2.3.9 Regeneration and Placemaking 76 2.3.10 Built and Natural Heritage 78 2.3.11 Masterplans 80 2.3.11.1 Masterplan 1 81 2.3.11.2 Masterplan 2 81 2.3.11.3 Masterplan 3 81 2.3.11.4 Masterplan 4 82 2.3.11.5 Masterplan 5 82 2.3.11.6 Masterplan 6 82 2.3.12 Map Based Specific Objectives 83 Self-Sustaining Towns 84 2.4 Ballyjamesduff 84 2.4.1 Context 84 2.4.2 Town Character 84 2.4.3 Strategy and Vision 85 2.4.4 Physical Infrastructure 85 2.4.5 Economic Development 86 2.4.6 Tourism 88 2.4.7 Sustainable Communities 88 2.4.8 Commercial and Retail Development 89 2.4.9 Regeneration and Placemaking 90 2.4.10 Heritage 92 2.4.11 Map Based Specific Objectives 93 2.5 Bailieborough 94 2.5.1 Context 94 2.5.2 Town Character 94 2.5.3 Strategy and Vision 94 2.5.4 Physical Infrastructure 96 2.5.5 Economic Development 96 2.5.6 Tourism 97 2.5.7 Sustainable Communities 98 2.5.8 Commercial and Retail Development 98 2.5.9 Regeneration and Placemaking 99 2.5.10 Bailieborough Masterplan 100 2.5.11 Heritage 101 2.5.12 Map Based Specific Objectives 103 2.6 Cootehill 104 2.6.1 Context 104 2.6.2 Town Character 104 2.6.3 Strategy and Vision 105 2.6.4 Physical Infrastructure 105 2.6.5 Economic Development 106 2.6.6 Tourism 106 2.6.7 Sustainable Communities 108 2.6.8 Commercial and Retail Development 108 2.6.9 Regeneration and Placemaking 109 2.6.10 Cootehill Masterplans 110 2.6.10.1 Masterplan 1 110 2.6.10.2 Masterplan 2 110 2.6.11 Heritage 110 2.6.12 Map Based Specific Objectives 113 2.7 Kingscourt 114 2.7.1 Context 114 2.7.2 Town Character 114 2.7.3 Strategy and Vision 115 2.7.4 Physical Infrastructure 115 2.7.5 Economic Development 116 2.7.6 Tourism 116 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 ii 2.2.12.2 Masterplan 2 58 2.2.12.3 Masterplan 3 59 2.2.13 Natural and Built Heritage 60 2.2.13.1 Bridge Street Architectural Conservational Area 60 2.2.13.2 Farnham Street Architectural Conservation Area 61 2.2.14 Map Based Specific Objectives 65 2.3. Self-Sustaining Growth Town -Virginia 67 2.3.1 Context 67 2.3.2 Town Character 67 2.3.3 Strategy and Vision 68 2.3.4 Physical Infrastructure 69 2.3.5 Economic Development 69 2.3.6 Tourism 72 2.3.7 Sustainable Communities 74 2.3.8 Commercial and Retail Development 75 2.3.9 Regeneration and Placemaking 76 2.3.10 Built and Natural Heritage 78 2.3.11 Masterplans 80 2.3.11.1 Masterplan 1 81 2.3.11.2 Masterplan 2 81 2.3.11.3 Masterplan 3 81 2.3.11.4 Masterplan 4 82 2.3.11.5 Masterplan 5 82 2.3.11.6 Masterplan 6 82 2.3.12 Map Based Specific Objectives 83 Self-Sustaining Towns 84 2.4 Ballyjamesduff 84 2.4.1 Context 84 2.4.2 Town Character 84 2.4.3 Strategy and Vision 85 2.4.4 Physical Infrastructure 85 2.4.5 Economic Development 86 2.4.6 Tourism 88 2.4.7 Sustainable Communities 88 2.4.8 Commercial and Retail Development 89 2.4.9 Regeneration and Placemaking 90 2.4.10 Heritage 92 2.4.11 Map Based Specific Objectives 93 2.5 Bailieborough 94 2.5.1 Context 94 2.5.2 Town Character 94 2.5.3 Strategy and Vision 94 2.5.4 Physical Infrastructure 96 2.5.5 Economic Development 96 2.5.6 Tourism 97 2.5.7 Sustainable Communities 98 2.5.8 Commercial and Retail Development 98 2.5.9 Regeneration and Placemaking 99 2.5.10 Bailieborough Masterplan 100 2.5.11 Heritage 101 2.5.12 Map Based Specific Objectives 103 2.6 Cootehill 104 2.6.1 Context 104 2.6.2 Town Character 104 2.6.3 Strategy and Vision 105 2.6.4 Physical Infrastructure 105 2.6.5 Economic Development 106 2.6.6 Tourism 106 2.6.7 Sustainable Communities 108 2.6.8 Commercial and Retail Development 108 2.6.9 Regeneration and Placemaking 109 2.6.10 Cootehill Masterplans 110 2.6.10.1 Masterplan 1 110 2.6.10.2 Masterplan 2 110 2.6.11 Heritage 110 2.6.12 Map Based Specific Objectives 113 2.7 Kingscourt 114 2.7.1 Context 114 2.7.2 Town Character 114 2.7.3 Strategy and Vision 115 2.7.4 Physical Infrastructure 115 2.7.5 Economic Development 116 2.7.6 Tourism 116 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 ii

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   2.7.7 Sustainable Communities 117 2.7.8 Commercial and Retail Development 119 2.7.9 Regeneration and Placemaking 119 2.7.10 Heritage 121 2.7.11 Masterplan 1 123 2.7.12 Map Based Specific Objectives 124 Medium Towns 125 2.8 Ballyconnell 125 2.8.1 Context 125 2.8.2 Town Character 125 2.8.3 Strategy and Vision 125 2.8.4 Physical Infrastructure 126 2.8.5 Economic Development 127 2.8.6 Tourism 128 2.8.7 Sustainable Communities 129 2.8.8 Commercial and Retail Development 129 2.8.9 Regeneration and Placemaking 130 2.8.10 Heritage 131 2.8.11 Map Based Specific Objectives 133 2.9 Belturbet 134 2.9.1 Context 134 2.9.2 Town Character 134 2.9.3 Strategy and Vision 134 2.9.4 Physical Infrastructure 136 2.9.5 Economic Development 136 2.9.6 Tourism 137 2.9.7 Sustainable Communities 139 2.9.8 Commercial and Retail Development 140 2.9.9 Regeneration and Placemaking 140 2.9.10 Heritage 141 2.9.11 Map Based Specific Objectives 144 2.10 Mullagh 145 2.10.1 Context 145 2.10.2 Town Character 145 2.10.3 Strategy and Vision 145 2.10.4 Physical Infrastructure 146 2.10.5 Economic Development 146 2.10.6 Tourism 147 2.10.7 Sustainable Communities 148 2.10.8 Commercial and Retail Development 149 2.10.9 Regeneration and Placemaking 149 2.10.10 Heritage 150 2.10.11 Master Plan 1 153 2.10.12 Map Based Specific Objectives 153 2.11 Small Towns 154 2.11.1 Introduction and Context 154 2.11.2 Strategy and Vision 154 2.11.3 Sustainable Communities 156 2.11.4 Social Infrastructure 157 2.11.5 Physical Infrastructure 157 2.11.6 Economic Development 158 2.11.7 Regeneration and Placemaking 159 2.11.8 Commercial and Retail Development 160 2.11.9 Natural and Built Heritage 161 2.11.10 Tourism 162 2.11.11 Small Towns Specific Objectives 163 2.12 Villages 166 2.12.1 Strategy and Vision 166 2.12.2 Villages Specific Objectives 170 2.13 Town and Village Climate Change Context and Development Objectives 178 Chapter 3 Housing 179 3.1 Introduction 180 3.2 Housing Strategy/HDNA Guiding Principles 181 3.3 Housing Need Demand Assessment 182 3.4 Housing Supply Target Methodology for Development Planning Guidelines 184 3.5 Housing Legislation and Policy 185 3.5.1 National Legislation and Policy 185 3.5.1.1 Planning and Development Act 2000 185 3.5.1.2 Planning and Development (Amendment) (No.3) Regulations 2018 186 Built and Cultural Heritage iii

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   3.5.1.3 Affordable Housing Act 2021 186 3.5.1.4 Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015 186 3.5.1.5 National Planning Framework (NPF) 2018 186 3.5.1.6 Implementation Roadmap for the National Planning Framework (July 2018) 187 3.5.1.7 Housing Supply Target Methodology for Development Planning Guidelines 187 3.5.1.8 Housing for All 187 3.5.1.9 Project Ireland 2040-National Development Plan 2018-2027 188 3.5.1.10 Rebuilding Ireland- An Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness 2016 188 3.5.1.11 Social Housing Strategy 2020: Support, Supply and Reform 189 3.5.1.12 National Vacant Housing Reuse Strategy 2018-2021 190 3.5.1.13 The National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability 2011-2016 190 3.5.2 Regional Policy 191 3.5.2.1 The Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) 2020-2032 191 3.5.3 Local Policy 191 3.5.3.1 Cavan County Council Housing Strategy 2014-2020 191 3.5.3.2 Cavan Local Economic and Community Plan 2016-2021 192 3.5.3.3 Cavan County Council Traveller Accommodation Programme 2019-2024 192 3.6 Future Housing Requirements 193 3.6.1 Existing Social Requirements and Targets 194 3.6.2 Rural Single Housing 195 3.6.3 Average Household Size 195 3.6.4 Household Size Cohort 195 3.6.5 Tenure 196 3.7 Apartment Development 196 3.8 Residential Densities 197 3.9 Layout and Design 197 3.10 Housing Strategy Objectives 198 3.11 Climate Change 199 Chapter 4 Sustainable Communities 201 4.1 Introduction 203 4.2 Policy 203 4.2.1 The National Planning Framework - Project Ireland 2040 (NPF) 204 4.2.2 Northern and Western Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) 204 4.2.3 The Local Economic and Community Plan 205 4.3 Characteristics of an Effective and Successful Community 206 4.4 Quality of Life 206 4.5 Creating Sustainable Neighbourhoods 207 4.6 Sustainable Economy 208 4.7 Sustainable Housing 208 4.8 Lifetime Housing/Housing for Older People 209 4.9 Social Infrastructure 210 4.10 Demographic Profile 211 4.10.1 Growing Population 211 4.10.2 Growing Youth Cohort 211 4.10.3 Ageing Population 211 4.10.4 Disabled Population 211 4.10.5 Ethnic Groups 211 4.10.6 Traveller Community 211 4.11 Community Participation 211 4.12 Healthcare and Well-being 213 4.13 Community Facilities 214 4.14 Childcare and Youth Facilities 216 4.15 Schools and Educational Facilities 217 4.16 Recreation, Amenity and Open Space 219 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 iv

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   4.17 Libraries, Arts and Culture 222 4.18 Burial Grounds and Places of Worship 223 4.19 Fire Service and Civil Defence 223 4.20 Social Inclusion 224 4.21 Sustainable Communities Climate Context and Development Objectives 225 Chapter 5 Climate Change 227 5.1 Introduction 229 5.2 Policy Context 230 5.2.1 Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) 230 5.2.2 International Legislative and Policy Context 230 5.2.3 National Policy Context for Climate Change 230 5.2.4 Climate Action Plan - To Tackle Climate Breakdown 2019 231 5.2.5 Climate Action Charter 2019 231 5.2.6 National Mitigation Plan 2017 (NMP) 232 5.2.7 National Adaption Framework 2018 (NAF) 232 5.2.8 Project Ireland 2040- National Planning Framework 233 5.2.9 Climate Action Fund 234 5.2.10 Northern and Western Regional Assembly – Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy 2020-2032 (RSES) 235 5.2.11 Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) 238 5.2.12 Cavan County Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 238 5.3 Climate Change 241 5.4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions 241 5.5 Decarbonising Zone 242 5.5.1 Climate Action Plan: Action 165 242 5.5.2 Summary of Potential Content of Plans for Decarbonising Zone 243 5.6 Cavan County Development Plan Climate Strategy 244 5.7 Monitoring and Review 248 Chapter 6 Economic 249 6.1 Policy Context 251 6.1.1 Overview 251 6.2 National Policy Context 251 6.2.1 Enterprise 2025 Renewed 251 6.2.2 National Planning Framework 2040 252 6.2.3 The National Development Plan 2018-2027 252 6.2.4 Jobs Ireland 2016 252 6.3 Regional Policy 252 6.3.1 Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Northern and Western Regional Assembly 2020-2032 252 6.4 Local Policy 254 6.4.1 Cavan Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021 254 6.4.2 Corporate Plan 2019-2024 254 6.4.3 The Cavan Local Enterprise Office 255 6.4.4 Cavan Economic Study- Strategic Economic Framework 2021 255 6.4.5 Cavan County’s Revitalisation Plans 2018 255 6.5 The Role of the Development Plan 256 6.6 Economic Profile 256 6.6.1 Cavan’s Economic Profile 256 6.6.2 Economic Trends 257 6.6.3 Brexit 258 6.6.4 Imports and Exports 258 6.6.5 Migrants 258 6.6.6 Trade In Services 258 6.6.7 COVID 19 258 6.7 Employment 259 6.8 Employment Catchment 259 6.9 Labour Force Profile 262 6.10 Commuters Trends 262 6.11 Key Stakeholders in the Economic Growth of Cavan 263 6.12 Economic Development Strategy 263 6.13 Locations of Employment 264 Built and Cultural Heritage v

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   6.13.1 Cavan Town 265 6.13.2 Virginia 266 6.13.3 Self-Sustaining Towns and Medium Towns 266 6.13.4 Small Towns and Villages 267 6.13.5 Rural Community Nodes 268 6.14 Availability of Land and Supporting Infrastructure 270 6.14.1 Water and Wastewater Services 270 6.14.2 Telecommunications 270 6.14.3 Road Network 271 6.15 Town and Village Centres 272 6.16 Compact Growth 273 6.17 Public Realm and Design 274 6.18 Skills and Innovation 274 6.19 Smart Enterprises 275 6.20 Home Based Economic Activity and Remote Working 276 6.21 Investment and Supports 277 6.21.1 Foreign Direct Investment 277 6.21.2 Domestic Supports 278 6.22 Quality of Life 280 6.23 Green Economy 280 6.24 Retail 281 6.24.1 County Cavan Retail Strategy 2021-2028 281 6.24.2 Cavan County Retail Hierarchy 283 6.25 Economic Development Climate Context and Development Objectives 283 Chapter 7 Transportation and Infrastructure 285 7.1 Introduction 287 7.2 Policy Context 287 7.2.1 National Planning Framework- Ireland 2040 287 7.2.2 Northern and Western Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy 287 7.2.3 Climate Action Plan 2019 287 7.2.4 Smarter Travel: A Sustainable Transport Future- A New Transport Policy for Ireland 2009-2020 (Department of Transport, 2009) 288 7.2.5 National Cycle Policy Framework 2009-2020 (Department of Transport) 288 7.2.6 Spatial Planning and National Roads - Guidelines for Planning Authorities 288 7.2.7 Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets, 2019 288 7.2.8 Traffic Management Guidelines 2019 - Department of Transport 289 7.2.9 Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport 289 7.2.10 Local Link Rural Transport Programme Strategic Plan 2018-2022 289 7.2.11 Transport and Land use 289 7.3 Sustainable Transport 290 7.3.1 Walking and Cycling 290 7.3.2 Greenways 291 7.3.3 Public Transport 294 7.3.4 Bus 294 7.3.5 Local Link 294 7.3.6 Public Transport in Rural Areas 295 7.3.7 Electric Vehicles 296 7.3.8 Active Travel 297 7.4 Road Infrastructure 298 7.4.1 National Roads 299 7.4.1.1 Virginia Bypass 300 7.4.2 Regional and Local Roads 301 7.5 Mobility Management Plans 304 7.6 Car Parking 304 7.7 Bicycle Parking Facilities 306 7.8 Natural Gas 309 7.9 Electricity 309 7.9.1 North South Interconnector 309 7.10 Renewable Energy 310 7.10.1 Wind Energy 312 7.10.2 Solar Energy 313 7.10.3 Geothermal Energy 313 7.10.4 Biomass 313 7.10.5 Hydro 314 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 vi

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   7.10.6 Hydrogen 314 7.10.7 Compressed Natural Gas 314 7.11 Public Rights of Way 315 7.12 Information Technology and Broadband 315 7.12.1 Broadband 315 7.13 Prevention of Major Accidents 317 7.14 Roads and Infrastructure Climate Context and Development Objectives 318 Chapter 8 Environment, Water and Drainage 323 8.1 Introduction 325 8.2 Policy Context 325 8.2.1 Water Services Act 2007-2014 325 8.2.2 Water Framework Directive (WFD) (2000/60/EC) 325 8.3 Water Quality 326 8.3.1 3rd Cycle River Basin Management Plan 2022-2027 326 8.3.2 The Local Authority Waters Programme -LAWPRO 326 8.3.3 ‘Blue Dot’ Catchments Programme 326 8.4 River and Lake Monitoring 328 8.4.1 Ground Water and Surface Water 329 8.4.2 Foul Drainage and Wastewater Treatment 331 8.4.3 Wastewater- Capital Investment Plan, Wastewater Treatment Plant Early Contractor Involvement (CIP WWTP ECI) Programme 333 8.5 Water Supplies 333 8.5.1 National Water Resources Plan 333 8.5.2 Leakage Reduction Plan 333 8.5.3 Rural Water Programme 333 8.6 Flooding 334 8.6.1 Introduction 334 8.6.2 Land Use Zoning 334 8.6.3 Integration of other provisions relating to flood risk management into the Plan 336 8.7 Waste Management in County Cavan 338 8.8 Air Quality 341 8.9 Noise Pollution 341 8.10 Light Pollution 342 8.11 Human Health 342 8.12 Environment, Water and Wastewater Climate Context and Development Objectives 342 Chapter 9 Tourism 345 9.1 Background 347 9.2 Policy Context 347 9.2.1 People, Place and Policy: Growing Tourism to 2025, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, 2015 347 9.2.2 Tourism Action Plan 2019-2021, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, 2018 374 9.2.3 Tourism Development and Innovation: A Strategy for Investment 2016-2022, Failite Ireland 2016 347 9.2.4 National Planning Framework 2040 347 9.3 Tourism in Cavan 348 9.4 Town and Village Tourism 352 9.5 Tourism infrastructure and Visitor Services 352 9.6 History, Heritage and Ancient Sites 354 9.7 Lakes and Waterways 355 9.8 Greenways, Cycling and Walking 357 9.9 Arts, Culture and Festivals 359 9.10 Tourism Climate Change Context and Development Objectives 361 Chapter 10 Natural Heritage 363 10.1 Introduction 365 10.2 Statutory and Policy Context 365 10.2.1 Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) 365 10.2.2 EU Birds and Habitats Directive 365 10.2.3 Wildlife Act 1976 (as amended) 365 10.2.4 Flora (Protection) Order, 2015 365 10.3 National Policy Context 365 10.3.1 National Heritage Plan (2002) and the Draft National Heritage Plan (2019) 365 Built and Cultural Heritage vii

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    10.3.2 Appropriate Assessment of Plans and Projects in Ireland- Guidance for Planning Authorities (2009) (revised 2010) 365 10.3.3 All Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020 and 2021-2025 365 10.3.4 National Peatlands Strategy 2016 366 10.3.5 National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017 366 10.3.6 National Planning Framework (NPF) 366 10.4 Northern and Western Regional Assembly: Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy 2020-2032 366 10.5 Natural Heritage in County Cavan 366 10.6 Natura 2000 Sites 367 10.6.1 Special Protection Areas (SPAs) 368 10.6.2 Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) 368 10.7 Natural Heritage Areas 368 10.8 Local Sites of Biodiversity Value and Non Designated Sites 370 10.9 Geological Heritage 371 10.10 Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark 372 10.11 Invasive Species 373 10.12 Wetlands 374 10.13 Woodlands, Trees, Hedgerows and Stonewalls 377 10.14 Landscape and Amenity Areas 378 10.15 Policy Context 378 10.16 Landscape Categorisation - Analysis of County Cavan 378 10.16.1 Landscape Categories 378 10.17 Landscape Features 379 10.18 Special Landscape Policy Areas 379 10.18.1Areas of High Landscape Value or Special Landscape Interest 379 10.19 County Heritage Sites 380 10.20 Scenic Views and Viewing Points 380 10.21 Scenic Routes 381 10.22 Forest Parks and Other Parks 381 10.23 Major Lakes and Lake Environs 382 10.23.1Lakeside Amenity Areas 382 10.23.2Riverside Amenity Areas 382 10.24 Inland Waterways 382 10.25 Landscape Character / Natural Heritage Climate Context and Associated Development Objectives 383 Chapter 11 Built and Cultural Heritage 385 11.0 Architectural Heritage 387 11.1 Background 387 11.2 Record of Protected Structure (RPS) 388 11.3 Architectural Conservation Areas 390 11.3.1 Architectural Conservation Areas in Cavan 390 11.4 Vernacular Buildings, Structures and Shop Fronts 391 11.5 Industrial Heritage 392 11.6 Historic Gardens, Demesnes and Country Estates 393 11.7 Language Heritage 394 11.8 Archaeological Heritage 394 11.8.1 What is our Archaeological Heritage? 394 11.8.2 Importance of Archaeological Heritage 394 11.9 Built and Cultural Heritage Climate Change Context and Development Objectives 397 Chapter 12 Rural 399 12.1 Introduction 400 12.2 Policy Context 401 12.2.1 Project Ireland 2040- National Planning Framework 401 12.2.2 Realising our Rural Potential – Action Plan for Rural Development 2017 402 12.2.3 Energising Irelands Rural Economy (2014) 402 12.2.4 Food Wise 2015-2025 403 12.2.5 Delivering a Connected Society - A National Broadband Plan for Ireland (2012) 403 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 viii

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