Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 1

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   2.12 Core Strategy Table The Core Strategy Table sets out the target population and households at settlement level for County Cavan over the plan period and the land requirements that will arise. Following the population allocations set out in the Core Strategy Table, zoning maps are provided to reflect these figures and to indicate the quantum and locations of future development for the plan period. It is considered that the lands identified for residential development are sufficient to meet the population targets set out in the Core Strategy Table and reflect each settlements role in the Settlement Hierarchy. The amount and location of zoned lands required in each settlement was determined using an evidence-based settlement typology and assetbased approach, as detailed in Section 2.8 of this chapter. In addition to the factors set out in table 4, consideration was also given to; ground and surface water vulnerability and any potential environmental impact (including Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Habitats and Birds Directives (HABD), EU Water Framework Directive, River Basin Management Plans and Flood Risk Management) requirements; availability of services and infrastructure; potential for economic and social development of the settlement; the sequential test; ground and surface water vulnerability; planning history and market availability/choice. The amount and location of zoned lands required was also guided by the NPF and RSES requirements to promote consolidation of existing settlements and promote more compact forms of growth. The achievement of this, the NPF notes, has the potential to make a transformational difference. It can bring new life and footfall to existing settlements, contribute to the viability of services, shops and public transport, increase housing supply and enable more people to be closer to employment and recreational opportunities, as well as supporting a more sustainable transport mode shift. In some instances, there may be very slight variations in terms of zoning provided as a result of the physical characteristics of sites on the ground, however in line with the NPF and RSES the release of lands will be prioritised in a sequential manner and monitoring will be employed to promote development patterns in line with the Core Strategy. 31 Core Strategy

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   32 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 Settlements Pop 2016 Pop 2022 Pop 2028 Pop 2031 Population Change 2016-2028 Combined lands zoned for low density and proposed residential 2022-2028 (Ha) Low Density (Ha) Lands for proposed residential up to 2028 (Ha) Low Density Yield8 Proposed Residential Yield Total Yield Low Density & Proposed Residential Housing Supply Target9 Town Core, Mixed Use and Brownfield/ Mixed Use and Brownfield/ infill Sites & existing residential Yield Surplus or Deficit of Proposed Residential Land (Ha) Cavan Town 10,914 11,794 12,674 13,053 1,760 54.95* 5.06 47.15 40 943 983 829 137 +14.55* Virginia 2,648 3,079 3,510 3,726 862 15.23 3.51 11.72 28 211 239 364 148 +1.2 Ballyjamesduff 2,661 3,007 3,353 3,525 692 14.16 1.38 12.84 11 205 216 292 75 0 Bailieborough 2,683 3,032 3,380 3,555 697 14.63 2.13 12.52 17 200 217 295 78 0 Kingscourt 2,499 2,824 3,148 3,311 649 16.30 3.4 13.06 27 209 236 274 57 +1.18 Cootehill 1,853 2,094 2,335 2,455 482 9.8 1.4 8.36 11 134 145 203 68 +0.62 Belturbet 1,369 1,574 1,778 1,867 409 7.8 1.61 6.19 13 87 100 173 49 -1.7 Mullagh 1,348 1,549 1,751 1,838 403 9.44 2.65 6.17 21 86 107 170 57 +0.42 Ballyconnell 1,105 1,270 1,435 1,507 330 9.03 1.33 7.65 11 107 118 140 22 0 Ballinagh Total: 3,939 Total: 3,939 Total: 3,939 Whitelands Whitelands Whitelands Whitelands Whitelands Whitelands Total: 433 Whitelands Ballyhaise Shercock Killeshandra Arvagh Kilnaleck Swanlinbar Butlersbridge Blacklion Lough Gowna Bawnboy, Crossdoney Total: Total: Total: Total: Total: Total: Whitelands Whitelands Whitelands Whitelands Whitelands Total: Kilcogy 1,137 1,263 1,390 1,453 253 1,390 174 Crosskeys Mountnugent Redhills Stradone Rural Cavan 44,532 45,746 46,695 46,966 2,163 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 650 N/A 8 Density of 8 units per ha 9 As derived from Table 2. *Refer to Section 2.14 below ‘Provision of Additional Lands’ Table 11: Core Strategy Table

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   2.13 NPF Implementation Housing Growth Requirements, July 2025 In accordance with Section 2.3 of the Implementation of Housing Growth Requirements has noted the provision in the Development Plan Guidelines for an additional 25% headroom for housing targets in local authorities. This recognises that a degree of choice in development sites to be provided locally is desirable to avoid restricting the supply of new housing development through inactivity on a particular landholding or site. For the purposes of the NPF implementation Guidelines, planning authorities are sought to Table 12: Core Strategy Footnote on Consolidation Sites Town Consolidation Sites in Hectares Yield from Consolidation Sites (zoned as Proposed Residential) Cavan Town 13.07 261 Virginia 3.11 56 Ballyjamesduff 5.01 80 Bailieborough 3.91 63 Cootehill 3.58 57 Kingscourt 3.01 48 Ballyconnell 4.57 64 Belturbet 1.04 15 Mullagh 2.75 39 33 Core Strategy address the scope for additional provision of up to 50% in excess of the baseline housing growth requirement set out in Appendix 1, in light of the urgent need to increase housing delivery and to optimise the ability to deliver on the hosing requirements of the Revised NPF. This additionality as per the changes to land use zoning maps comprises of amendment to 9 towns in the County. Additionality arising from Small Towns, Villages, Rural Community Nodes and Rural Remainders are allocated to the 9 towns as per Table 9A below. The additional land for Proposed Residential zoning arises from changes from Proposed Low Density Residential, Residential Strategic Reserve, Mixed Use and some lands currently unzoned. Settlements Proposed Low Density Ha (revised total) Output as per development plan density of revised totals of low-density zoning Additional Lands for Proposed Residential (Ha) Density Range * Housing Output of Proposed Residential Zoned Land (additional lands subject to Variation) * Mixed Use zoning Ha (revised total) Cavan Town 5.06 40 47.729 30-50 1440-2400 0.48 Virginia 3.51 25 7.217 25-40 180-289 22 Ballyjamesduff 1.38 11 3.281 25-40 80-128 Bailieborough 2.13 16 9.44 25-40 235-376 Kingscourt 3.4 27 3.093 25-40 75-120 Cootehill 0 9.222 25-40 225- 360 Belturbet 1.083 8 4.576 25-40 113-180 Table 12A: Additional Provision in excess of Baseline Housing Growth Requirement (NPF Implementation Housing Growth Requirements, July 2025)

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   2.14 Residential Density Generally, the number of units to be provided on a site should be determined with reference to the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements, Guidelines for Planning Authorities, 2024 or any update thereof and the Smarter Travel policy. The concept of 15–20-minute walkable communities will be sought and created, and accordingly appropriate residential densities will be encouraged within walking distance to town centres and public transport infrastructure. Due to the difficult topography of County Cavan, there are many instances where specified densities cannot be achieved. 2.15 Core Strategy Development Objectives Cavan County Council will pursue the future spatial and economic development of Cavan through a plan-led approach, directing development to locations in the settlement hierarchy in accordance with national and regional policy. This will favour development in places with sufficient carrying capacity, and development which can support investment in public infrastructure and services, and which is sensitive to the character of the built and natural environment. In order to deliver this, the following Core Strategy Policy Objectives will be pursued. 34 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 Settlements Proposed Low Density Ha (revised total) Output as per development plan density of revised totals of low-density zoning Additional Lands for Proposed Residential (Ha) Density Range * Housing Output of Proposed Residential Zoned Land (additional lands subject to Variation) * Mixed Use zoning Ha (revised total) Mullagh 2.22 18 4.115 25-40 102-164 Ballyconnell 0.283 2 7.031 25-40 175-280 3.606 147 95.7 2625-4297 22.48 RD 01 RD 02 RD 03 Residential Density Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Encourage the densities in accordance with the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements, Guidelines for Planning Authorities, 2024 In Villages and Community Nodes any development shall take cognisance of the prevailing scale and pattern of development and services availability. Ensure densities of proposed developments reflect the key attributes and character of the surrounding/ adjoining area. *Density and Housing Output provided in this table outlines the density appropriate to the Settlement to comply with the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlement Guidelines for Planning Authorities. The topography of County Cavan is such that the minimum of this range may not be achievable on certain sites and it is deemed acceptable to deviate from the densities outlined in this table at planning application stage on a case-by-case basis.

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   35 Core Strategy 2.16 Monitoring and Evaluation The NPF Implementation Roadmap states that the transitional level of population growth detailed to 2026 will provide sufficient scope to enable City and County Development Plans to be reviewed, land zonings to be prioritised and Local Area Plans and planning permissions to be worked through, ‘while also allowing for agility and ambition, as well as monitoring and review, as we move towards full implementation of the NPF and NDP’. In line with this, it is a policy of Cavan County Council to monitor Core Strategy Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Ensure that the future spatial development of Cavan is in accordance with the Revised National Planning Framework 2040 (NPF) including the population targets set out under the Implementation Roadmap, and the Regional, Spatial and the Economic Strategy (RSES) for the Northern and Western Region 2020-2032. Restrict development in areas at risk of flooding in accordance with the Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities (DoECLG/OPW 2009). Facilitate the delivery of sustainable, compact, sequential growth and regeneration of town and village centres by consolidating the built footprint through a focus on regeneration and development. Implement all land use planning policy and objectives in a manner which takes account of and is consistent with the Core Strategy in order to accelerate a transition to a greener, low carbon and climate resilient county with a focus on reduced travel demand through the promotion of sustainable settlement patterns. In the assessment of development proposals, to take account of transport corridors, environmental carrying capacity, availability and/or capacity to provide waste water and water supply services, potential to conflict with Water Framework Directive objectives, potential to impact on the integrity of European sites and Annexed Habitats and species, features of biodiversity value including ecological networks, impact on landscape and visual characteristics, education and other socioeconomic objectives. Development proposals may require screening for Appropriate Assessment and there shall be no net loss in Biodiversity from development proposals in the lifetime of the plan. Promote the integration of land use and transportation policies and to prioritise provision for cycling and walking travel modes and the strengthening of public transport. Promote new homes in rural settlements and villages as an attractive alternative to one-off housing in the open countryside, and to provide for one-off homes in the countryside only where consistent with national policy and the rural area designations of this Core Strategy. Support the regeneration of underused town centre and brownfield / infill lands along with the delivery of existing zoned and serviced lands to facilitate population growth and achieve sustainable compact growth targets of 30% of all new housing to be built within the existing urban footprint of targeted settlements in the county. Promote measures to reduce vacancy and the underuse of existing building stock and support initiatives that promote the reuse, refurbishment and retrofitting of existing buildings within urban centres and targeted settlements in the county. Incorporate, in the content of the County Development Plan, measures in accordance with section 10 (n) of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 (as amended) for the promotion of sustainable settlement and transportation strategies in urban and rural areas including the promotion of measures to— (i) reduce energy demand in response to the likelihood of increases in energy and other costs due to long-term decline in non-renewable resources, (ii) reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, and (iii) address the necessity of adaptation to climate change; in particular, having regard to location, layout and design of new development. Monitor and manage the delivery of Residential development in County Cavan to ensure that it is in line with the Core Strategy. The Planning Authority shall maintain a record of residential developments permitted in individual settlements, as well as residential development permitted as single rural houses in order to ensure compliance with the populations allocated in the Core Strategy Table. CSD 01 CSD 02 CSD 03 CSD 04 CSD 05 CSD 06 CSD 07 CSD 08 CSD 09 CSD 10 CSD 11

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   and review the operation and implementation of this Plan and to adjust as needed to ensure the effectiveness of its alignment with National and Regional policy and objectives. This will also ensure that any new statutory guidelines delivered under National Policy Objective 46 are fully incorporated. 2.17 Summary and Conclusions This Core Strategy for County Cavan 2022-2028 will guide the development of the county over the plan period. The revised NPF states that new statutory guidelines, supported by wider methodologies and data sources, will be put in place under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act to improve the evidence base, effectiveness and consistency of the planning process for housing provision at regional, metropolitan and local authority levels. Cavan County Council will monitor the development of upcoming guidance and will review the operation and implementation of this Plan accordingly, including adjustments as necessary to ensure the effectiveness of its alignment with National and Regional policy and objectives. 2.18 Climate Change In accordance with the format set out in Chapter 5 Climate Change of this Plan the following is an assessment of the content of this chapter in a climate context and associated actions. Careful planning, quality construction, good design and appropriate density remain constant for the successful delivery of our current and future housing needs. Ensuring existing homes are more energy efficient and that new homes produce less emissions (during construction and over their lifetime) will prove equally critical in reducing our 36 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 Climate Change Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: CSCC 01 Facilitate the delivery of sustainable, compact, sequential growth and regeneration of town and village centres by consolidating the build footprint through a focus on regeneration and development. CSCC 02 Focus on sustainable settlement patterns along public transport corridors, thus minimising the need to travel CSCC 03 Review the Cavan County Council’s Development Contribution Scheme and incentivise for incorporation and delivery of climate change measures CSCC 04 Ensure that 20% of new rural housing is developed on brownfield sites in rural areas carbon footprint. Irish homes use 7% more energy and emit 58% more CO2 than EU averages, with 70% continuing to rely on fossil fuels alone. From 31st December 2020 the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Recast 2010, requires all new buildings to achieve the ‘Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB)’ standard, which closely translates to an ‘A2’ Building Energy Rating (BER), and a ‘B2’ BER for extensions and/or refurbishments greater than 25% of the total surface area, or cost optimal equivalent. Ireland is meeting this requirement through its revised Building Regulations. Improving the fabric of buildings first (i.e. ‘Fabric First’), including increased insulation and upgrading to triple glazed, air-tight windows, has been identified as the most successful and costefficient means of reducing the carbon emission of Ireland’s housing sector. The Revised National Planning Framework (NPF) has outlined the construction of an additional 50,000 new homes per year. National Policy Objective 69 seeks to reduce our carbon footprint by integrating climate action into the planning system. Notwithstanding self-sustainable one-off housing, the concept of ‘compact growth’ as set out in the Revised NPF is seen as the most considered means of achieving NPO43 and NPO9. Compact growth aims to “make better use of under-utilised land and buildings, including ‘infill’, ‘brownfield’ and publicly owned sites and vacant and under-occupied buildings, with higher housing and jobs densities”. The successful delivery of same minimises car usage and its associated costs (e.g. pollution, congestion, wellbeing, etc) while simultaneously allowing for the provision of more public infrastructure and transport and facilitating more people to walk and cycle.

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