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Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 2
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- BJDE 01 BJDE 02 BJDE 03 BJDE 04 BJDE 05 BJDE 06 BJDE 07 BJDE 08 Ballyjamesduff conomic Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Support the consolidation and growth of existing enterprises and the development of new enterprises and employment opportunities within the town on lands identified for employment purposes. Support the development of zoned Enterprise and Employment lands in the provision of employment opportunities in the town. Promote Ballyjamesduff as an employment base and encourage the location of start up businesses in the area. Promote, encourage and facilitate the economic development of Ballyjamesduff. Enhance the physical appearance of existing enterprise parks in Ballyjamesduff. Support the regeneration and re-use of derelict or underutilised buildings and sites to enhance the employment and service profile of the town. Enhance and promote the role of Ballyjamesduff town centre to better facilitate economic development and service provision. Ensure new enterprises demonstrate high quality architectural built form that contributes to a positive sense of space and distinctiveness. Core Strategy 87 Settlement Strategy
- 2.4.6 Tourism Ballyjamesduff is located in the East of the County, in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Ballyjamesduff is referenced in the Percy French song “Come back Paddy Reilly to Ballyjamesduff”, which was written about a local man from the area who emigrated. There is no available tourist accommodation locally, although the four-star Crover House Hotel is located only 8km away. The Town is the home to Cavan County Museum and the World War 1 Trench Experience – Cavan’s biggest tourist attraction and the largest of its kind in Ireland and the UK. Located in the former Convent of St Clare, the Museum collects, conserves and displays the material, heritage and culture of County Cavan. The museum also hosts a year-round programme of events, readings, performances and workshops. In August 2014, the Museum opened the only replica trench of its kind in Ireland or the UK. There is ample parking, a café, shop, children’s playground and sensory playground on site and a 1km ‘Nun’s Walk’ from the museum has been developed. 2.4.7 Sustainable Communities Ballyjamesduff provides an attractive place to live, rich in natural beauty and amenity. Significant residential development in Ballyjamesduff over the past years has resulted in an increase in population. Opportunity exists to accommodate the future needs of the Town in a consolidated fashion which will assist in the delivery of sustainable communities comprising of a mix of housing types, densities and tenure. An emphasis is therefore placed on building communities with a high standard of design, around the principles of place-making, green infrastructure, permeability and connectivity alongside the integration of community and recreational facilities. The development strategy for Ballyjamesduff is to support new housing and population growth, consistent with the Core Strategy, facilitating compact growth together with providing a viable alternative to rural one-off housing within the surrounding countryside. Provision is made in the plan in accordance with RPO 3.7 of the Northern and Western Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy, for the development of serviced sites for the identification and prioritising of a program for the provision of serviced sites within the existing footprint of Ballyjamesduff. In this regard, a portion of land has been zoned for low density residential use with an objective to provide self-build plots. The plan promotes the development of green infrastructure networks both within the settlement and adjacent to tourist amenities. New development proposals will have to demonstrate how they contribute towards the creation of Green Infrastructure networks, in particular the development of green routes through the town with connections to the town centre. Additional ‘Amenity and Recreational’ zoned lands have been provided for in the land use plan, adjoining the existing GAA and Soccer lands and also in an area designated Amenity in the Ballyjamesduff Rejuvenation Plan 2020. Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 88 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 BJDT 01 BJDT 02 BJDT 03 BJDT 04 BJDT 05 BJDT 06 BJDT 07 Ballyjamesduff Tourism Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Support the development and enhancement of the visitor experience at Cavan County Museum and the advancement of a national storytelling centre onsite. Support the provision of tourist accommodation in Ballyjamesduff. Encourage sustainable and suitable tourism related development in particular the refurbishment of the old Percy French Hotel in the centre of the Town. Engage with Fáilte Ireland to ensure maximum benefits for the County Museum, Ballyjamesduff and East Cavan. Ensure a coordinated and collaborative approach to tourism signage, promotion and infrastructure. Support agencies and community groups in the area that support and contribute to tourism e.g., Fáilte Ireland, Tidy Towns, community groups. Continue to promote the tourism potential of Ballyjamesduff by supporting tourist related development and enhancement of existing amenities.
- 2.4.8 Commercial and Retail Development Ballyjamesduff is described as a Key Support Centre which the Retail Strategy describes as having scope to accommodate an additional supermarket scale facility. Ballyjamesduff commercial and retail base has not increased proportionally with its population growth. Convenience retailing is mostly provided by small stores. There is a small number of comparison shops in the town centre forming a narrow base for this type of shopping in the town. The town primarily serves as a convenience and services function. It serves as a support service town and hosts a regular agricultural mart, which draws in trade from a wide catchment. Surveys carried out as part of the Retail Strategy prepared for the county suggest extensive retail leakage to Cavan town and Virginia in particular. There is also scope for additional convenience retailing in the town centre to minimise the degree of leakage to other centres and eliminate the need to travel to other towns, for weekly shopping. Such future retailing floorspace in Ballyjamesduff would be best located in the town core. This is considered best sited towards the rear of Anne Street and Chapel Street close to the town centre. Pedestrian linkages to the town centre are an important consideration for this site. Access to this area for cars and pedestrians needs to facilitate crossvisitation with other services in the town centre and the development would need to be sensitive to the historic urban fabric. BJDC 01 BJDC 02 BJDC 03 BJDC 04 BJDC 05 BJDC 06 BJDC 07 BJDC 08 Ballyjamesduff - Sustainable Communities Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to - Provide for new residential development in accordance with the requirements of the Housing and Core Strategy. Require that an appropriate mix of housing type, tenure, density and size is provided in all new residential developments to meet the needs of the population of Ballyjamesduff. Encourage the appropriate redevelopment of brownfield and infill sites for residential uses within the footprint of the existing built-up areas. Require proposals for new development to integrate with existing Green Infrastructure networks and contribute to the development and protection of overall Green Infrastructure assets. Support the provision of social and recreational amenities in Ballyjamesduff to address gaps in these important Community facilities. Provide for the expansion and development of educational, social, community and recreational facilities in the settlements. Promote cycling and walking within the community through the implementation of a walking/cycling strategy and improved walking/cycling infrastructure within the Town and its hinterlands and at areas of interest and attractions. Support the provision of serviced sites on lands zoned for low density residential development. Core Strategy 89 Settlement Strategy
- BJDR 01 BJDR 02 BJDR 03 BJDR 04 BJDR 05 BJDR 06 Ballyjamesduff ommercial and Retail Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Sustain and enhance the retail and services offer of Ballyjamesduff Town Centre in line with the County Retail Strategy. Support commercial opportunities within Ballyjamesduff Town centre, which harnesses the potential of the Town for economic growth and sustainability. Reinforce the centre of Ballyjamesduff as the property location for new commercial and retail development, with emphasis on quality of design, positive contribution to the existing streetscape and protection of existing heritage landscapes. Support the provision of mixed-use developments in the Town centre which create opportunities to live, work and shop within the Town and reduce the car-based travel. Encourage and facilitate the re-use and regeneration of derelict land and buildings for retail and other Town centre uses with due cognisance to the Sequential Approach prescribed in the Retail Planning Guidelines 2012. Support the delivery of an anchor convenience retail outlet in or adjacent to the town core. 2.4.9 Regeneration and Placemaking A number of key sites exist within the settlement which present the potential for physical and social regeneration with the support of private and public-sector expertise and investment. In particular, the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund managed by the Department of Rural and Community Development is available to support coordinated and integrated projects between government departments, state agencies, local authorities, other public bodies and communities, which will have an impact on sustainable economic and social development in towns such as Ballyjamesduff. Accordingly, the potential for better use of underutilised and vacant sites and buildings within the existing built-up footprint of Ballyjamesduff to drive the delivery of quality housing, services and employment opportunities, in tandem with supporting social infrastructure is promoted. Proposals for strategic brownfield and infill sites should be accompanied by a site brief, that sets out a phased programme for the regeneration of the site and demonstrates how the proposal will achieve sustainable compact development and integrate principles of good urban design and placemaking. A Regeneration and Development Strategy was prepared on behalf of Cavan County Council in December 2020 for Ballyjamesduff Town, with funding received from the RRDF. This outlines a number of future potential proposals for the Town and projects include: M Percy French Hotel (Part 8 approved) M Shopfronts, Signage and Colour Scheme M Town Walking Trail to incorporate Arrival Gateway Points Signage and ‘Come Sit with Me’ installation’ M Public Realm M Pocket Park M Tennis Courts M Courthouse M Bottle Bank Project M Story Telling Centre (Part 8 approved) Works and projects are underway on many community and regeneration projects in Ballyjamesduff Town. Cavan County Council has purchased the Percy French Hotel and Part 8 has been approved for its redevelopment and refurbishment. Funding was approved and works have been completed, under LEADER for the renovation of the disused tennis courts to a MUGA -Multi Use Games Area. Funding was approved under Town and Village 2020 for the completion extension to the Nuns Walk via Kilmore Housing Estate. Part 8 has been approved for a Story Telling Centre on the grounds of the Cavan County Museum. The Town and Village Accelerated Measure funded the following regeneration measures for the Town: M Seating in the town centre M New Marquees for Country Market Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 90 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028
- BJDP 01 BJDP 02 BJDP 03 BJDP 04 BJDP 05 BJDP 06 BJDP 07 BJDP 08 M Signage for streets M Heritage trail signage in the Town M Renovation of old fire station The renovation of the old Courthouse in the Town is also completed and this will be used as a new community space. Ballyjamesduff Revitalisation Plan 2018 seek to showcase how improvements can enhance Ballyjamesduff as an attractive place in which to live, play, work and visit. It seeks to enhance and improve Town and village functions both on a day to day basis, while also seeking to improve the long term socio economic, cultural and environmental benefits for residents, businesses, communities and visitors. The Ballyjamesduff Revitalisation Plan 2018 includes proposals recommended at a county and Town specific basis. There are a number of Ballyjamesduff Specific Proposals with the following themes: M Accessibility M Streetscape M Amenities and Services M Builtform M Initiatives and Events A number of proposals have been included in the Ballyjamesduff Revitalisation Plan 2018 that seek to redesign streets, traffic flows and parking along with improvements to accesses like County Museum and to industrial areas. Other revitalisation proposals include new or improved amenity/leisure spaces, pocket parks and square activations. Ballyjamesduff Regene ation and Placemaking Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Support the implementation of the proposals of the Ballyjamesduff Revitalisation Plan 2018 and the Ballyjamesduff Regeneration and Development Strategy 2020 and the benefits the projects contained in same bring to the regeneration of the Town. Support the redevelopment of identified regeneration sites in the Town. Encourage the appropriate reuse and regeneration of any derelict and underused premises and sites in Ballyjamesduff. Ensure that the town centre is accessible to all members of the community, including people with mobility issues, the elderly and people with young children. Actively engage with the community, developers and other agencies to secure resources for the enhancement, renewal and regeneration of Ballyjamesduff Town. Support the provision of mixed use developments in the Town centre which create opportunities to live, work, shop etc within the Town and reduce the need to travel by private car. Continue to identify sites in poor state of repair or neglect under the Derelicts Sites Act and support their regeneration. Support the development of the Percy French Hotel in accordance with approved Part 8 development for social, community, economic and tourism use. Core Strategy 91 Settlement Strategy
- BJDH 01 BJDH 02 BJDH 03 BJDH 04 BJDH 05 BJDH 06 BJDH 07 BJDH 08 BJDH 09 BJDH 10 2.4.10 Heritage Ballyjamesduff forms part of the rich heritage of Towns in County Cavan. In 1837, Samuel Lewis in his topographical dictionary of Ireland describes Ballyjamesduff as “an old market Town, in County Cavan, and the province of Ulster”. The Town is situated on the old mail-coach road from Virginia to Cavan. The Market House was built in 1815 to commemorate the military achievements at Waterloo of the Duke of Wellington. The natural heritage of Ballyjamesduff includes the natural environment, biodiversity and green infrastructure. This heritage is an asset which can be promoted to present a positive image of the Town. Cavan County Museum, has developed the Nun’s walk. The walk provides a valuable resource for the local community. A wide diversity of species and habitats are evident along this walk and interpretation to inform the public about the biodiversity is in place. The recent extension of this walk connecting the Museum to the Town centre, which will act not only as an ecological resource in connecting green spaces but also provide a focal point for active and passive recreation. The built heritage of Ballyjamesduff is a key distinctive asset, many of the buildings appear in the Record of Protected Structures which are set out in the Natural and Built Heritage Chapter of this Plan. Buildings of note include Cavan County Museum, the Market House and St. Joseph’s Hall. Ballyjamesduff Heritage D velopment Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Ensure that all plans and projects relating to the natural and built heritage within Ballyjamesduff Town are subject to policy objectives contained within the Natural and Built Heritage Chapter of this Plan. Protect, enhance, create and connect natural heritage, green spaces and high-quality amenity spaces throughout Ballyjamesduff, for biodiversity and recreation whilst ensuring the design and operation of routes respond to the ecological protection and needs of each site. Preserve, protect and maintain trees of special amenity, conservation or landscape value in Ballyjamesduff. Require planting of native trees, hedgerows and vegetation on all new developments. All planting should be pollinator friendly and in accordance with listing included in Appendix 23. Protect the environmental quality in Ballyjamesduff through the implementation of European, National and Regional policy and legislation relating to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, light pollution, noise pollution and waste management. Conserve, protect and enhance the built heritage of Ballyjamesduff including all Protected Structures and attendant grounds, Records of Monuments and Places in accordance with best conservation practice. Positively consider proposals to improve, alter, extend or change use of protected structures to accommodate for modern use, subject to suitably qualified conservation architects and other relevant experts, suitable design, materials and consultation methods. This should demonstrate that the structure, character, appearance and setting will not be adversely affected. Support schemes for the conservation and enhancement of the character and appearance of the traditional Town core of Ballyjamesduff. Support the expansion of Cavan County Museum which diligently displays material heritage and culture of County Cavan for the benefit of the public. Ensure heritage assets which are the focus for heritage development in Ballyjamesduff are appropriately managed and their special interest is conserved from potential adverse effects and that best practice in relation to the environmental management of tourism enterprises is adhered to. Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 92 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028
- 2.4.11 Map Based Specific Obje tives Map based specific objectives have been created for several areas within the Development Boundary. Refer to Ballyjamesduff zoning map. 1 Require all new developments along the Mountnugent River and the Nadreegal Lough Stream to contribute to the creation of linear parks and wildlife corridors along these Rivers banks. These areas would be kept free from development and would consist of an appropriate width- depending on gradients, along both sides of the Rivers. These amenity areas shall be additional to any required open space areas provided within new residential developments. 2 Protect and maintain the character of the County Museum and its surrounding grounds in recognition of its importance to the Town and to the County. To support the role of the County Museum in the delivery of diverse community needs including its primary function as a museum, but also its outdoor area, playground, Nuns Walk, Biodiversity Corridor and Story Telling proposal. 3 Ensure the protection and support visual improvements of the unique streetscape of Ballyjamesduff including its focal buildings of the Market House and the Town Square, which features a statue of Percy French and is a focal point for the centre of Ballyjamesduff and an important element of the character of town. 4 Support the redevelopment and regeneration of the Percy French Hotel in its proposal for conversion to a Community and Tourism Hub. 5 Support the use and expansion of the community sporting facilities including the Soccer and GAA Clubs and their importance to the community of Ballyjamesduff and its hinterlands and the value of their proximity to the Town centre. 6 Support the development of additional convenience retailing. Pedestrian linkages to the Town centre are an important consideration for this site. Access to this area for cars and pedestrians needs to facilitate cross-visitation with other services in the Town centre and the development would need to be sensitive to the historic urban fabric. 7 Ensure the development of proposed residential lands at this location considers the access of entire lands. 8 Support the delivery of plans and proposals in the Ballyjamesduff Revitalisation Plan 2018. 9 Support future provision of public open space amenity including the provision of green linkages to town centre, residential areas and local amenities. Core Strategy 93 Settlement Strategy
- Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 94 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 2.5 Bailieborough 2.5.1 Context Bailieborough is located in the east of the County and is identified in the Settlement Framework as a Self-Sustaining Town. Self-Sustaining Towns experienced high levels of population growth but which require targeted ‘catch up’ investment to become more self-sustaining. 2.5.2 Town Character Bailieborough is located on the junction of two regional roads, the R165 and the R178. The R191 also passes through the town core. Within the county these roads connect the town to Cootehill, Shercock, Kingscourt, Mullagh and Virginia. The origins of the town can be traced back to the plantation era. The town developed into a market town mainly due to its strategic location on the regional Dundalk to Cavan route and the north south route. The Town’s structure is influenced by local topography with the Town Lough dominating the east of the town. Historically Bailieborough has experienced population growth seeing a 18.4% growth in the 2006 Census, a 28.7% growth in the 2011 Census and a more modest 6% in the 2016 Census. Table 2.5.1 Fact Table Position in Settlement Hierarchy Self Sustaining Town 2016 Population 2683 2011 Population 2530 Percentage Change 2011-2016 6% (153) Housing Supply Target 2022-2028 295 Population Projection 2028 3380 Resident Workers 2016 886 Total Jobs 2016 715 Jobs-Workforce Ratio 2016 0.807 Education (2020/2021 Enrolment) Bailieborough NS (307 pupils) Bailieborough Model School (107 pupils) Bailieborough Community Secondary school (644 pupils) Childcare options 2.5.3 Strategy and Vision Bailieborough performs important retail, residential, service and amenity functions for local rural hinterlands as well as the towns urban population. Opportunity exists to increase the economic profile of the town by zoning additional lands for employment use and by maximising the potential of the strategic location of Bailieborough. The Core Strategy set out in Chapter 1 of this Plan projects that the population of Bailieborough town will grow to 3380 over this Plan period. This will be delivered in the town core, mixed use and brownfield sites in Bailieborough along with the provision of land zoned for proposed residential and for Bailieborough is identified as a SelfSustaining Town in the County Settlement Hierarchy. It has experienced high levels of population growth and requires targeted levels of investment to become more self-sustaining.
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- BI 01 BG 01 BG 02 BG 03 BG 04 BG 05 BI 02 BI 03 Bailieborough General Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Promote the development of Bailieborough as a driver of economic growth for the South East of the county and fulfil its role as a designated Self- Sustaining Town. Support the expansion of a range of services and facilities available to residents and the wider rural hinterland. Engage with the community and relevant stakeholders to promote and support the regeneration of Bailieborough, through identification of significant regeneration projects along with associated funding streams including the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. Provide for the creation of sustainable communities in Bailieborough by identifying sufficient land for new development, in particular housing, enterprise and employment, community, recreational and tourism uses. Encourage and foster the creation of attractive, mixed use, sustainable communities that include a suitable mix of housing types and tenures with supporting facilities, amenities and services that meet the needs of the entire community and accord with the principles of universal design and Age Friendly standards. 2.5.4 Physical Infrastructure Bailieborough is served by an existing wastewater treatment plant which has a project underway to upgrade its plant. Water supply is from Skeagh Lough. Green infrastructure is essential to delivering the Town’s economic competitiveness, an improved quality of life and improved social inclusion. Increased development pressure will inevitably lead to an increase in traffic levels. It is essential that traffic is managed so as to minimise future congestion. This plan aims to achieve a more balanced and sustainable pattern of movement in Bailieborough and undertake to facilitate the provision of a greater choice of transport modes. Bailieborough Physical infrastructure Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Support the investment in water and wastewater infrastructure facilities serving Bailieborough in order to ensure the continued sustainable development of the Town. Support improvements in the green infrastructure in the town that will improve connectivity and permeability and promote more sustainable modes of transport. Commence the preparation of a Local Transport Plan for Bailieborough in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and other relevant stakeholders within the lifetime of the adopted County Development Plan. 2.5.5 Economic Development Bailieborough has a strong compact town core with an existing street pattern that lends itself well to further development. The retail and service function of the town is mainly confined to the town core with one major edge of core retail development. Bailieborough has a number of employment providers within the town, which includes Lakeland Dairies, Bailieborough Foods Limited and Terra Limited. The Bailieborough Business Centre on Shercock Rd. in the town helps in the creation of local enterprise in the area. According to the Census in 2016, the total population of Bailieborough town was 2,683. The largest industries of employment are commerce and trade, professional services and manufacturing industries. There are 1,106 people residing in Bailieborough who are classed as being “At Work”. Of these, a total of 27% (304) are employed in Bailieborough, 31% (340) are employed elsewhere in Cavan, 23% (250) commute out of the county for employment and the remaining 19% (212) are either mobile workers or have a blank or uncodeable destination. In total, there are 808 jobs located within Bailieborough, this accounts for 3.9% of all jobs based in the county. Of these, 38% (304) are undertaken by local residents living Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 96 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028
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