Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 7

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   CP 01 CP 02 CP 03 CP 04 CP 05 CP 06 CP 07 CP 08 CP 09 CP 10 CP 11 CP 12 Car Parking Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Require development proposals to provide adequate car parking provision and associated servicing arrangements. The specific amount of car parking will be determined according to the characteristics of the development and its location having regard to the standards set out in Table 7.4. Seek to ensure that all new private car parking facilities are provided to an appropriate standard, proximate to the development which it serves and in accordance with the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (2020). Allow for the reduction in car parking standards in suitable town centre locations in order to encourage a modal shift away from the private car to more sustainable forms of transport, such as public transport, cycling and walking. Manage the provision of on-street parking by encouraging short term business/ shopping activity, whilst discouraging long stay on street commuter parking and parking by Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). Facilitate and support purpose built off-street car parks including multi storey carpark, in preference to on street car parking Ensure that applications for surface car parking are accompanied by landscaping proposals. Seek and promote the provision of Age Friendly parking arrangements and further provide for the improvement of parking arrangements for people with disabilities Ensure all applications for car parking are accompanied with EV Charging points. Require proposed car parks to include the provision of necessary wiring and ducting to be capable of accommodating future Electric Vehicle charging points, at a rate of 10% of total space numbers. Ensure that car parking or EV charging infrastructure does not detract from the comfort and safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Seek the provision of designated HGV parking areas within new industrial developments, as appropriate. Encourage the use of materials and engineering solutions that optimise natural surface water drainage as part of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) (Refer to Strategic Flood Risk Assessment) associated with large scale car parks.Transportation and Infrastructure 305

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   7.7 Bicycle Parking Facilities Cycling is becoming increasingly recognised for the contribution it provides as a sustainable and healthy form of transport for work, education and leisure trips within and around the County. Provision of secure cycle parking facilities is essential for supporting the promotion and development of cycling as a more sustainable mode of transport. A lack of appropriate cycle parking facilities is often cited as a barrier to cycling and cycle ownership and could be a constraint on the further growth of cycling. In that regard, high quality secure cycle parking at origins and destinations is considered a key element of any strategy aimed at encouraging cycling. High quality cycle parking should be regarded as an integral part of any new development. BPD 01 Bicycle Parking Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Ensure the provision of appropriate Bicycle parking facilities as per Table 7.4 below as part of any new applications in urban areas to assist with supporting modal shift away from private cars to more sustainable modes of transport i.e. cycling, walking, public transport.Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 306

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   Table 7.4: Parking Standards Transportation and Infrastructure 307 DEVELOPMENT MAXIMUM CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT BICYCLE STANDARDS Residential 2 spaces per unit Smaller bedroom units to be examined on a case by case basis To be agreed Residential – Apartments 1 space per unit and 25% visitor parking 1 cycle storage space per bedroom plus visitor cycle storage space Student Accommodation 1 space per 3 student beds 1 stand per unit Shop/ retail units 1 space per 20 m.sq. of net retail floor space 1 stand per 100 m.sq. of retail floor space Shopping Centres > 1000sqm Individually assessed Individually assessed Supermarkets. (Brownfield Town Centre Sites) 1 space per 20 m.sq. of gross floor space 1 stand per 100 m.sq. of gross floor space Supermarket (Greenfield Town Centre Sites and Environs Area) 1 space per 20 m.sq. of gross floor space 1 stand per 100 m.sq. of gross floor space Retail warehousing/ Cash & Carry 1 space per 35 m.sq. gross floor space 1 stand per 150 m.sq. gross floor space Garden Centres 1 space per 25 m.sq. net floor space 1 stand per 150 m.sq. net floor space Car Showrooms: Gross Floor space 1 space per 100 m.sq. gross floor space N/A Factory Retail Floor space. 1 space per 50 m. sq. gross floor space but individually assessed based on the number of employees operating patterns etc. 1 stand per 150 m.sq. gross floor space Public Houses (Public Area). 1 space per 10 m. sq. net floor space 1 stand per 150 m. sq. net floor space Restaurants. 1 per 10 m.sq. of dining space 1 stand per 100 m.sq. of dining space Café 1 per 19 m.sq. of dining space 1 stand per 100 m.sq. of dining space Take aways 3 per takeaway 1 stand per 100 m.sq. of net floor space Offices, Financial & Professional Services (including banks other agencies, betting shops): Gross Floor space 1 space per 25 m. sq. of gross floor space 1 stand per 100 m.sq. of gross floor space Manufacturing Industrial/Light Industrial 1 space per 50 m.sq. of working floor space but individually assessed based on the number of employees, operating patterns etc. 1 stand per 500 m.sq. of working floor space Garage (service) 1 space per 50 m.sq. of net floor space plus 1 per 10m2 NFS where food is served 1 stand Warehouses 1 space per 150 m.sq. of gross floor space but individually assessed based on the number of employees, operating patterns etc. 1 stand per 500 m.sq. of gross floor space

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   Conference Centres 1 space per 25 m. sq. of public area plus set down area To be agreed Surgeries, Clinics and Group Medical Practices, Health centres, surgeries, clinic etc. 1 per consultant plus 2 per consultant room 1 stand per clinic/ practice Guesthouse/Hotels (excluding Public Areas) 1 per Bedroom or 1 space per 10 bed dormitory 1 per 20 beds Hostels 1 per 2 bedrooms 1 per 10 beds Cinemas, Theatres, Stadia, library, Places of Worship 1 space per 3 seats and where GFA exceeds 1,000m2 1 space per 5 seats 1 stand per 20 seats Swimming Pools, Ice Rinks, Bowling alley, Amusement/Entertainment, Gymnasium, Sports Clubs, grounds etc. 1 space per 20 m. sq. of GFS 1 stand per 20 m. sq. of pool/rink plus one per three staff. Community centre 1 space per 10 m.sq. of public floor space 1 stand per 75 m.sq. of gross floor space Crèches 1 space per 4 children and 1 per staff plus set down area 1 stand per unit Hospital and Acute Care Facilities / Nursing homes 1 space per doctor or consultant, 2 space per 3 nursing staff, 1 space per outpatient consulting room plus operational space for ambulance/ services etc. 1 stand per 10 staff on duty Funeral Home 1 per 5m2 NFS N/A Schools (Primary) 1 per teaching staff and 1 space per classroom plus circulation and off loading facilities 1 stand per school. Schools (Secondary) 1 per teaching staff and 1 space per classroom plus circulation and off loading facilities 2 stands per school Post Second Level Determined on a case by case basis by Planning Authority 2 stands per school Notes on Parking Standards l Car Parking Standards are expressed in Maximum Standards l Where the parking standards shown in table 7.4 do not cover the type of development proposed, the requirement shall be calculated relative to the most appropriate standards. l Car parking will be based on performance criteria that seek to achieve well-designed high-quality outcomes in order to achieve targets growth. These standards will be subject to a range of tolerance that enables alternative solutions to be proposed to achieve stated outcomes, provided public safety is not compromised and the environment is suitably protected. l In exceptional circumstances, the Council may at their discretion accept a reduced/increased parking requirement, where the applicant has clearly demonstrated that this would not impact on road safety or traffic flow, and where it is considered to be required for the operations of the business/use concerned and is in the interests of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. l The Planning Authority will specify, in certain developments, the requirement for a number of disabled car parking spaces and a number of parent and child spaces. l Parking layouts shall make provision for commercial and service vehicles depending on the type attracted to the development and should provide for manoeuvring space to enable vehicles to exit the site in forward gear. l Minimum perpendicular car-parking space dimensions shall be 5 x 2.5 metres. Minimum parallel carparking space dimensions shall be 6 x 2.4 metres. Car parking design should comply with the standards set out in the publications listed in section 4.1.12. l A bicycle stand comprises of a shelter with a minimum of 5 racks per stand.Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 308

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   GE 01 GE 02 GE 03 GE 04 GE 05 GE 06 7.8 Natural Gas It is ambition of the RSES to build out gas supply in the region, in that the expansion of the network would bring competitive advantages to the region. The secure supply of natural gas is in itself an important part of the suite of infrastructure necessary to assist in the improvement of regional accessibility generally. 7.9 Electricity Cavan County Council takes cognisance of the ‘Government Policy Statement on the Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other Energy Infrastructure’ 2012 issued by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources’ which acknowledges the strategic and economic importance of investment in networks and energy infrastructure. The Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy fully supports the delivery of these regionally important electricity interconnectors projects. The Planning Authority recognises the need for development and renewal of energy networks, in order to meet both economic and social policy goals. Bulk electricity, generated in the various Generating Stations in Ireland is transported around the Country using a system of 110kV, 220kV and 400kV overhead lines to the major load centres. Underground cables are generally used in heavily populated areas, where there is no room to install overhead lines. It is recognised that overhead lines are faster and easier to repair and not subject to excavating activities, however, underground cabling will be encouraged in heavily populated areas, if feasible. The development of secure and reliable electricity transmission infrastructure is recognised as a key factor for supporting economic development and attracting investment to the area. Cavan County Council takes cognisance of the ‘Government Policy Statement on the Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other Energy Infrastructure’ 2012 issued by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources’ which acknowledges the strategic and economic importance of investment in networks and energy infrastructure. The Government endorses the major investment underway in the high voltage electricity system under EirGrid’s Grid 25 Programme. The Planning Authority recognises the need for development and renewal of energy networks, in order to meet both economic and social policy goals. 7.9.1 North South Interconnector The north-south interconnector is an above ground electricity connection proposal linking the existing station at Woodland, Batterstown, Co Meath and traversing though Meath, Cavan and Monaghan linking to a converter station at Turleenan in County Tyrone. Planning permission has been granted by An Bord Pleanala for the sections in Counties Meath, Cavan and Monaghan in December 2016. Section 10.3 of the RSES outlines the following in relation to the interconnector ‘increased connectivity with other grids is also needed and projects such as the north-south interconnector are of great importance to the region’. Gas and Electricity Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Support and promote the sustainable improvement and expansion of the electricity transmission and distribution network that supply the county, subject to landscape, residential amenity and environmental considerations. Support and facilitate the development of enhanced electricity and gas supplies and associated networks, to serve the existing and future needs of the County and to facilitate new transmission infrastructure projects. Co-operate and liaise with statutory and other energy providers in relation to power generation in order to ensure adequate power capacity for existing and future business and enterprise needs of the County. Ensure that energy transmissions infrastructure follows best practice with regard to siting, design and environmental impact and landscape protection. Respect, where appropriate, the 14m wide BGE Wayleaves associated with the High Pressure Gas Transmission Pipelines. Support and promote the improvement and the expansion of the Gas network in County Cavan, including a cross border expansion.Transportation and Infrastructure 309

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   GE 07 GE 08 GE 09 7.10 Renewable Energy It is a policy of this plan to support sustainable energy sources and locally based renewable energy alternatives where such development does not have a negative impact on the surrounding environment including landscape, water, biodiversity, natural or built heritage or local amenities. It is policy to encourage renewable development proposals which contribute positively to reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint. Rural areas have the potential to be harnessed for renewable energy projects – including wind, hydro and solar energy. In addition, waste to energy projects, such as biomass, anaerobic digestion and dry digestion may be suitable subject to planning and development considerations. The Council will support renewable energy projects in rural areas. However, it is mindful of the need to protect landscape sensitivities, residential amenities, views or prospects, public rights of way, wildlife, habitats, special areas of conservation, protected structures, bird migration paths etc. Reference is made to the Interim Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Statutory Plans, Renewable Energy and Climate Change 2017. It is the intention of Cavan County Council to prepare a Renewable Energy Strategy within a 6 month period of the adoption of this development plan, in order to guide and measure how Cavan County Council can facilitate a low-carbon future in the County by supporting the sustainable development of the renewable energy sector in Cavan. Support the reinforcement and strengthening of the electricity transmission network with particular reference to the North South Interconnector. Where undergrounding and/or overgrounding of cables is being pursued, proposals should demonstrate that environmental impacts including the following are minimised: - Habitat loss as a result of removal of field boundaries and hedgerows (right of way preparation) followed by topsoil stripping (to ensure machinery does not destroy soil structure and drainage properties). - Short to medium term impacts on the landscape where, for example, hedgerows are encountered; - Impacts on underground archaeology; - Impacts on soil structure and drainage; - Impacts on surface waters as a result of sedimentation and - Visual impacts. Support the necessary integration of the transmission network requirements to allow linkages with renewable energy proposals at all levels to the electricity transmission grid in a sustainable and timely manner.Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 310

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   EDO 01 WE 01 EDO 02 EDO 03 EDO 04 EDO 05 EDO 06 7.10.1 Wind Energy Wind Energy Guidelines 2006 Wind Energy Guidelines offer advice to Planning Authorities on Planning for Wind Energy through the Development Plan progress. The development of new Wind Energy Guidelines is at an advanced stage and these will facilitate informed decision making in relation to renewable energy infrastructure. Energy Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Promote energy conservation, increased efficiency and growth of locally based renewable energy alternatives, in an environmentally and socially acceptable and sustainable manner and having particular regard to the requirements of the Habitats Directive. Require renewable developments to include for assessment the following which will be the criteria that will be taken into account: l The proper planning and sustainable development of the area l The environmental and social impacts of the proposed development l Traffic impacts, including details of haul route l Impact of the development on the landscape, having regard to the Landscape Categorisation/ Characterisation or any updated version thereof. l Impact on protected scenic views l Impact on walking/cycling routes and public rights of way l Connection to National Grid (where applicable) l Mitigation measures where impacts are identified l Protection of designated areas, - NHAs, SPA’s and SAC’s, areas of archaeological importance, national monuments, protected structures, ACAs etc. l Cumulative impact of the proposed development Adopt a positive approach to renewable energy proposals, having regard to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, including community, environmental and landscape impacts and impacts on protected or designated heritage areas/structures Promote and support the use of renewable forms of energy as a contribution to the energy demand of all new buildings, where consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of an area. Commence preparation a Cavan County Renewable Energy Strategy within 6 months of the adoption of this plan. Facilitate proposals for energy storage systems and infrastructure, which support energy efficiency and reusable energy systems, provided such proposals accord with the principles of proper planning and sustainable development of the area. Wind Energy Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Require compliance with the principles and planning guidance set out in with the Wind Energy Guidelines (2006) and Circular PL20-13, and any updates thereof. The Council recognises the importance of wind energy as a renewable energy source and its potential in contributing to reductions in fossil fuel dependency and greenhouse gas emissions. It is policy of Cavan County Council to require compliance with the Wind Energy Guidelines (2006) and Circular PL20-13, and any updates thereof.Transportation and Infrastructure 311

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   SED 01 SED 02 SED 03 WE 02 WE 03 Ensure that the assessment of wind energy development proposals will have regard to the following: l sensitivities of the county’s landscapes; l visual impact on protected views, prospects, scenic routes, as well as local visual impacts; l impacts on nature conservation designations, archaeological areas and historic structures, public rights of way and walking routes; l local environmental impacts, including those on residential properties, such as noise and shadow flicker; l visual and environmental impacts of associated development, such as access roads, plant and grid connections; l scale, size and layout of the project and any cumulative effects due to other projects; l the impact of the proposed development on protected bird and mammal species; l impact of the grid connection from the proposed wind farm to the ESB network. l Carbon benefit analysis Encourage and support the development of wind energy development and single turbines in urban and rural areas and Industrial Parks, provided they do not negatively impact upon environmental quality, landscape, wildlife and habitats or residential amenity or other relevant planning consideration. 7.10.2 Solar Energy Solar Energy is available in the form of roof top domestic, roof top commercial, large-scale ground solar installations and solar energy storage facilities. The Council recognises that solar farms, as a renewable energy source, can contribute to reductions in fossil fuel dependency and greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, there is no national policy guidelines on solar farms. Section 28 Guidelines are awaited from the Department of Housing Planning and Local Government and when available it will be policy of Cavan County Council to implement them. Solar Energy Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Promote the development of solar energy infrastructure in the county, in particular for on-site energy use, including solar PV, solar thermal and seasonal storage technologies. Such projects will be considered subject to environmental safeguards and the protection of natural or built heritage features, biodiversity, views and prospects, and other relevant planning considerations. Encourage the development of solar energy in suitable locations in an environmentally sustainable manner and in accordance with Government policy and the forthcoming Guidelines. Ensure that the assessment of solar energy development proposals will have regard to the following: l Sensitivities of the county’s landscape l Visual impact on protected views, prospects, scenic routes, as well as local visual impacts l Impacts on nature conservation designations, archaeological areas and historic structures, public rights of way and walking routes l Local environmental impacts, including those on residential l Visual and environmental impacts of associated development, such as access roads, plant and grid connections l Scale, size and layout of the project and any cumulative effects due to other projects l The impact of the proposed development on protected bird and mammal species l Impact of the grid connection from the proposal to the ESB network l Impact on drivers of glint and glare from the proposed development l Impact of the grid connection routing systems on the national road networkCavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 312

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   BD 01 BD 02 BD 03 BD 04 BD 05 BD 06 BD 07 7.10.3 Geothermal Energy Geothermal energy refers to heat energy stored in the ground. Deep geothermal energy can only be accessed through geological processes or by drilling through the surface. The second source of heat in the ground is from radiation from the sun and is regarded as stored energy, which stays relatively warm throughout the year and can be extracted using a ground source heat pump. 7.10.4 Biomass Biochemical processes typically involve the anaerobic digestion (AD) of biomass which can result in the generation of heat and/or electricity and the production of transport fuel or for grid injection. Multiple feedstock anaerobic digestion facilities vary from on-farm digesters, using various agricultural and food wastes such as grass, slurry, and food waste as feedstocks. There is also potential to produce renewable gas from anaerobic digestion of organic wastes and residues from domestic/commercial food waste. Renewable gas is carbon neutral and identical in function to natural gas, so the existing network can be used, and gas customers do not need to change boilers or gas-powered appliances. Biomass Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Facilitate the development of projects that convert biomass to energy, subject to proper planning considerations including the impact of nitrogen deposition on sensitive Natura 2000 sites. Promote and prioritise utilisation of existing waste streams from agricultural and forestry sectors for renewable energy projects including anaerobic digestion, subject to proper planning and environmental considerations. Promote the development of waste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extended industrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primary operation on site generates waste heat. Locate biomass installations in areas that do not affect residential or visual amenity, and which are served by public roads with sufficient capacity to accommodate increased traffic flows. Support the National Policy Statement on the Bioeconomy (2018), and the exploration of opportunities in the circular resource-efficient economy. Support the potential creation of scaled local multi-feedstock bio-refining hubs across the northern and western region as well as potential creation of biodistricts/clusters. Support the future-proofing of infrastructure planning to allow for the potential upgrading of existing industrial sites to bio-refining plants while also supporting the use of biorenewable energy for the sustainable production of bio-based products. GEDO 01 GEDO 02 Geothermal Energy Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Facilitate large and smaller scale geothermal energy generating developments, subject to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and consideration of environmental and ecological sensitivities. Promote the use of geothermal heat pumps for space heating and cooling as well as water heating in domestic, commercial and recreational buildings subject to the protection of water quality and any other relevant considerations.Transportation and Infrastructure 313

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    HD 01 HYD 01 CNG 01 HD 02 HD 03 7.10.5 Hydro Hydro energy or hydroelectricity is the term for the process whereby electrical energy is generated when falling water from reservoirs or flowing from rivers, streams or waterfalls (run of the river) is channelled through water turbines. Hydro-energy is a clean source of energy, that does not create pollution or require fuel to function. 7.10.6 Hydrogen Hydrogen is carbon free flammable gas that can be produced from renewable electricity and utilised for high heat applications, heavy use transport, industry and power generation. It can be stored indefinitely and like other gas technologies can play a significant role in the Net Zero Carbon. Reducing Irelands total carbon emissions, tackling climate change in addition to ensuring that Ireland has a sustainable and secure energy future are just some of the benefits of this technology. Hydrogen has the potential to offer an alternative that can assist with the decarbonisation of industrial processes where the reduction of carbon emissions is both difficult and urgent. The Hydrogen Strategy published by the EC outlines Europe’s ambition for utilisation of this technology. There is also an intention to make substantial investment into this sector as a means of promoting it as a major pillar in a future decarbonised energy environment. 7.10.7 Compressed Natural Gas CNG is natural gas that has been compressed to fit into a vehicle’s tank and is particularly suitable for use in commercial vehicles. The development of CNG Infrastructure will enable fuel switching from diesel to CNG for HGVs and buses. CNG is an established technology that is used in many countries around the world. CNG contains virtually no particulate matter (PM) and also has low emission levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx)6 which is beneficial from an air quality perspective. CNG vehicles can be run on 100% renewable gas. This is a renewable and carbon neutral fuel, produced using Anaerobic Digestion technology from existing waste streams and a variety of sustainable biomass sources, including grass, animal waste, crop residues and food waste. Infrastructure development for CNG is already underway in Ireland, with 14 fast fill CNG stations being installed across the Core TEN-T road network via a project called the Causeway Study 7, that is supported by the European Commission through the CEF Transport Fund and the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). Compressed Natural Gas It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Support the use of gas in transport through the facilitation of CNG refuelling infrastructure subject to proper planning considerations. Hydrogen Development Objective It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Support the use of Hydrogen as a renewable energy resource subject to proper planning considerations. Hydro Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Seek to ensure that proposals for hydro energy installations, including micro-hydro schemes have regard to the recommendations of Inland Fisheries Ireland in relation to the protection of fisheries resources, and of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment Support the roll out of small-scale hydroelectric projects on rivers, water courses, dams and weirs across the county, where projects do not impact negatively on freshwater species, biodiversity and natural or built heritage features. Ensure that the assessment of hydro energy and micro-hydro development proposals will have regard to: l the free passage of fish and other aquatic fauna, l the sensitivity of the landscape; l the visual impact on protected views, prospects and scenic routes as well as local visual impacts; l the impacts on nature conservation designations, archaeological areas and historic structures, public rights of way and walking routes.Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 314

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