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Clare County Development Plan 2023–2029 (as varied)
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 16 | Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Development Plan Objective: Proposed Works to Buildings - Protected Species and Environmental Considerations CDP 16.6 It is an objective of Clare County Council: To protect habitats and species when considering proposed works to buildings which are likely to impact on protected ecological sites and protected species and to ensure that decision-making on heritage related projects and developments is informed by an appropriate level of environmental assessment. 16.3.6 Supporting the Improvement of Architectural Heritage The costs relating to the maintenance and conservation of the architectural heritage in the county are acknowledged and grant schemes such as the Historic Structures Fund, the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, the Historic Towns Initiative, the Heritage Council Grants Scheme and the Conservation of Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme may provide financial assistance in this regard. Local communities play a significant role in maintaining and protecting local architectural heritage. The Council will continue to encourage communities, owners and occupiers to maintain these buildings and structures in accordance with the Advice Series booklets published by the Architectural Heritage Advisory Unit of the then Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. In addition, in accordance with the Clare Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024, the Council will help to build resilience to the impacts of climate change on the archaeological and architectural heritage assets in the county. Development Plan Objective: Maintenance and Improvement of Architectural Heritage CDP 16.7 It is an objective of Clare County Council: a) To advocate for greater financial assistance, including the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund, for the maintenance and improvement of architectural heritage in County Clare; b) To support community initiatives and projects regarding preservation, presentation and access to archaeological heritage and underwater cultural heritage, provided such are compatible with appropriate conservation policies and standards, having regard to the guidance and advice of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; c) To provide advice and guidance to community groups, owners and occupiers with regards to the maintenance and repair of buildings and structures of architectural heritage importance and to promote initiatives by the Council, the397
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 16 | Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Heritage Council, local communities, heritage property owners and other stakeholders pursuing the maintenance and improvement of the architectural heritage; and, d) To undertake a risk assessment of the archaeological and architectural heritage and cultural assets in the county to assess the vulnerability and the risk to the historical environment from the impacts of climate change and to help build resilience to these important assets. 16.4 Archaeological Heritage Archaeology comprises of the surviving remains of human presence from early times and it consists of known and as yet unidentified sites, monuments and objects. A monument can be defined as a man-made structure or group of structures or a natural structure that has been altered by man. It may consist of sites where there are no visible features but where belowsurface, archaeological remains are known or expected to exist. The National Monuments Acts 1930-2004, International Conventions ratified by Ireland, the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997 and the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, provide legal protection for archaeological sites from unauthorised damage or interference. A number of monuments are afforded additional protection by being in the ownership or guardianship of the State or by being the subject of temporary preservation orders (National Monuments) and registration orders, as informed by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and any works which would have direct impacts on such monuments require the consent of the Minister. The Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) was compiled under the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994 and comprises of all monuments in Ireland known to the Minister in 1994. The RMP consists of a set of constraint maps and an accompanying manual, on which all the known archaeological sites in County Clare are included. In any instance where, following consultation between the Council and the National Monuments Service it is determined that it is not possible to continue to protect a building of special historic interest or a site of archaeological interest (e.g. due to required infrastructure encroachments or where the site/building is in dangerous condition), it is the policy of the Council to: • Survey, excavate and record the site in accordance with the requirements/guidelines of the appropriate authorities (photogrammetric surveys, inventories and databases); and • Conduct an assessment to determine the best method of conserving and displaying any fragments of buildings such as ornamental door cases, street names, commemorative signs etc. The qualities of archaeological or architectural interest are not mutually exclusive with certain structures having both qualities. In such instances these items are included on both the Record of Monuments and Places and the Record of Protected Structures.398
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 16 | Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Development Plan Objective: Sites, Features and Objects of Archaeological Interest CDP 16.8 It is an objective of Clare County Council: a) To safeguard sites, features and objects of archaeological interest generally; b) To secure the preservation (i.e. preservation in situ or in exceptional cases preservation by record) of all archaeological monuments included in the Record of Monuments and Places as established under Section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994, and of sites, features and objects of archaeological and historical interest generally; c) In securing such preservation, to have regard to the advice and recommendations of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. d) To have regard to the government publication Framework and Principles for the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage 1999 in relation to protecting sites, features and objects of archaeological interest; and, e) To advocate for greater financial assistance for the maintenance and improvement of features of archaeological interests in County Clare. Development Plan Objective: Newly Discovered Archaeological Sites CDP 16.9 It is an objective of Clare County Council: To protect and preserve archaeological sites discovered since the publication of the Record of Monuments and Places. Development Plan Objective: Zones of Archaeological Potential CDP 16.10 It is an objective of Clare County Council: To protect the Zones of Archaeological Potential located within both urban and rural areas as identified in the Record of Monuments and Places. Development Plan Objective: Archaeology and Infrastructure Schemes CDP 16.11 It is an objective of Clare County Council: To ensure that decisions relating to development (including infrastructure associated with broadband, telecommunications, renewable energy, major road/ rail infrastructure, flood relief schemes and other services) which may have implications for Recorded Archaeological Monuments or Sites, Zones of Archaeological Potential or399
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 16 | Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural Heritage undiscovered archaeology, are informed by an appropriate level of archaeological investigation undertaken by qualified persons and the case of flood relief schemes have regard to Guidelines for Archaeological Assessment of Flood Relief Schemes (DHLGH and OPW 2021). Development Plan Objective: Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan for Built and Archaeological Heritage CDP 16.12 It is an objective of Clare County Council: To support the Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan for Built and Archaeological Heritage 2019, as published by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and any subsequent guidance or plans for dealing with climate change and archaeological heritage. The Council shall seek to: a) Promote awareness and the appropriate adaptation of Ireland’s built and archaeological heritage to deal with the effects of climate change; b) Identify the built and archaeological heritage in local authority ownership and areas at risk from climate change including, but not necessarily restricted to, the Record of Monuments and Places, Protected Structures and architectural conservation areas designated in the development plan; c) Undertake climate change vulnerability assessments for the historic structures and sites in its area, subject to resources and funding; d) Develop disaster risk reduction policies addressing direct and indirect risks to the built and archaeological heritage in its area; e) Develop resilience and adaptation strategies for the built and archaeological heritage in its area; f) Develop the skills capacity within the local authority to address adaptation/mitigation/emergency management issues affecting historic structures and sites in order to avoid inadvertent loss or damage in the course of climate change adaptation or mitigation works.400
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 16 | Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Development Plan Objective: Raising Archaeological Awareness CDP 16.13 It is an objective of Clare County Council: a) To raise awareness of and improve practice in relation to archaeology in County Clare; and, b) To promote the care and conservation of historic graveyards throughout the county. Within the lifetime of the plan it is an objective to prepare conservation plans for a number of historical church and graveyard sites, with the objective of identifying necessary works required to address the decay of the fabric of the sites. 16.4.1 Underwater Archaeology County Clare has an extensive coastline and a network of inland water bodies with a rich and diverse underwater archaeology. From the Bronze Age fish weir at Islandmagrath (Fergus Estuary), medieval fish weirs and 18th and 19th century kelp walls in the Shannon Estuary to the possible location of Spanish Armada ships off the west coast of Quilty, great opportunities exist to further investigate this archaeological potential. The strongest legal protection under the National Monuments Acts in respect of monuments is afforded to National Monuments where the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage or a local authority is owner or guardian or in respect of which a Preservation Order under the National Monuments Acts is in force. A National Monument is any monument the preservation of which is a matter of national importance by reason of the archaeological, architectural, historical, traditional or artistic interest attaching to it. The consent of the Minister is required for interference with such national monuments or ground disturbance around or in proximity to them. Under the National Monuments Acts, the Minister and local authorities must maintain national monuments of which they are owners or guardians (the OPW has day-to-day responsibility in relation to national monuments owned by or in guardianship of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage) and, subject to such restrictions as are reasonably necessary, seek to provide public access to such national monuments. A list of National Monuments designated in each local authority area and of the Preservation Orders currently in force can be found at www.archaeology.ie. All wrecks over 100 years old (whether previously known or just discovered) and all archaeological objects situated underwater are protected under Section 3 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1987. Wrecks of any date and the potential location of wrecks or archaeological objects may also be protected under Section 3 of the 1987 (Amendment) Act by the making of an underwater heritage order, if considered to be of sufficient historical, archaeological or artistic importance to merit such protection. Information on known wrecks can be found in the Department’s Wreck Viewer at www.archaeology.ie401
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 16 | Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Development Plan Objective: Underwater Archaeology CDP 16.14 It is an objective of Clare County Council a) To protect, preserve and promote the archaeological value of underwater archaeological sites in rivers, lakes, coastal, marine, intertidal and sub tidal environments; and, b) To support the further exploration of the underwater archaeology of County Clare, including the San Marcos project, and any subsequent projects that may arise during the lifetime of this plan. 16.5 Cultural Heritage In addition to tangible heritage such as buildings, monuments, books, works of art and artefacts, cultural heritage also includes intangibles such as folklore, traditions, language, music, knowledge, culturally-significant landscapes and biodiversity. In this regard, County Clare is culturally rich and is known for its traditional music, dancing, iconic landscapes and its varied cultural offering. Development Plan Objective: Art, Heritage, Cultural and Creative Sectors CDP 16.15 It is an objective of Clare County Council: a) To conserve and enhance its cultural identity and enable access to both culturally distinct areas and facilities for cultural experiences; b) To advocate for investment in infrastructure and initiatives that develop the role of arts, heritage and culture and employment opportunities in these sectors in County Clare including funding streams outlined in Project Ireland 2040 Investing in our Culture, Language and Heritage 2018- 2027; c) To assist in the delivery of actions under arts, heritage and cultural strategies in the county; d) To ensure that decisions relating to investment in arts, cultural and heritage infrastructure/facilities are informed by an appropriate level of environmental assessment; and, e) To develop a vibrant cultural and creative sector in County Clare as a key enabler of enterprise growth, innovation, regeneration, placemaking and community development, health and wellbein0g and support measures under Culture 2025, Creative Ireland Strategy 2017-2022 and the Action Plan for Rural Development.402
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 16 | Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural Heritage 16.5.1 Museums, Heritage and Cultural Centres There are a number of centres across the county including the Clare County Museum in Ennis which work to collect, record, preserve and display local aspects of County Clare’s unique history, heritage and culture. Development Plan Objective: Museums, Heritage and Cultural Centres CDP 16.16 It is an objective of Clare County Council a) To facilitate further development of and extensions to museum, heritage centres and archives across the county; b) To ensure that the County Museum’s collections and associated information are accessible to the public; c) To promote a wider appreciation and understanding of the unique natural, cultural and archaeological heritage of the county; d) To recognise and support the role of private and community facilities in making heritage artefacts and information available to the public; and, (e) To support the development of a network of community arts and cultural hubs. 16.5.2 Genealogy County Clare has an extensive array of genealogical resources and the Clare County Library and Local Studies Centre house useful research information such as the Graveyards Inscription Collection and emigration records. Development Plan Objective: Genealogy CDP 16.17 It is an objective of Clare County Council: To support the ongoing collection of information of genealogical interest in the county and to make such data available in multiple formats to facilitate genealogical research. 16.5.3 Oidhreacht Theanga: Linguistic Heritage In aitheantas do thábhacht na Gaeilge don oidhreacht chultúrtha agus teangacha Contae an Chláir, cuirfidh an Comhairle chun tosaigh í, i gcomhar le grúpaí ar nós Conradh na Gaeilge, An Clár as Gaeilge agus Foras na Gaeilge. In recognition of the importance of the Irish language to the linguistic and cultural heritage of County Clare the Council will, in conjunction with groups such as Conradh na Gaeilge, An Clár as Gaeilge and Foras na Gaeilge continue to promote the Irish language.403
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 16 | Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Development Plan Objective: Oidhreacht Theanga/Linguistic Heritage CDP 16.18 Cuspóir de chuid Chomhairle Contae an Chláir is ea: a) Soláthar a dhéanamh ar oidhreacht chultúrtha agus teanga an Chontae trí thacaíocht a thabhairt do eagraíochtaí atá bainteach le caomhnú agus cothú na teanga agus an chultúir Ghaelaigh agus le normalú a dhéanamh ar úsáid na Gaeilge. b) Obair dhearfach agus spreagúil a dhéanamh le timpeallacht dhátheangach a chruthú is a chosaint agus a chinntiú go mbeidh deiseanna ar fáil le húsáid a bhaint as an nGaeilge labhartha agus scríofa. c) Tacaíocht a thabhairt chun Plean Teanga Ghréasán Gaeilge na hInse a chur i bhfeidhm. It is an objective of Clare County Council: a) To provide for the linguistic and cultural heritage of the county through the provision of support for organisations involved in the continued promotion and preservation of the Irish language and culture and the normalising of the use of Irish; b) To work in a positive and encouraging way to create and maintain a bilingual environment in the county, and to ensure the availability of opportunities for the use of spoken and written Irish. (c) To support the implementation of the Language Plan for the Irish Language Network in Ennis. 16.5.4 Folklore and Oral Cultural Heritage The importance of County Clare’s folkloric and oral cultural heritage to the current and future generations and the work within communities to ensure that local traditions are kept alive are acknowledged by the Council. The Council will work with groups such as Cuimhneamh an Chláir to realise their objectives with regard to the gathering, recording, preservation and promotion of Clare’s folklore and oral cultural heritage. Development Plan Objective: Folklore and Oral Cultural Heritage CDP 16.18 It is an objective of Clare County Council: To support and facilitate the gathering, recording, preservation and promotion of folklore and oral cultural heritage in the county and to work closely with groups such as Cuimhneamh an Chláir to realise their objectives.404
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 17 | Towns and Villages Chapter 17 Towns and Villages Chapter 17 Towns and Villages Goal XVI: A county with a strong and vibrant network of towns and villages that provide a wide range of services and a high quality of life for residents of the county. Chapter 17 Table of Contents: 17.0 Introduction 17.1 Strategic Aims 17.2 Town and Village Consolidation, Renewal and Regeneration 17.2.1 Town Centre First 17.2.2 Town and Village Centre Vibrancy 17.2.3 Town and Village Improvement Strategies 17.2.4 Town Teams 17.2.5 Regeneration and Development Funding 17.2.6 Opportunity Sites 17.2.7 Addressing Vacancy 17.2.8 Addressing Depopulation 17.2.9 Lands Identified as Areas On Which the Vacant Site Levy can Apply 17.2.10 Derelict Sites 17.2.11 Town Centre Infill Sites 17.2.12 Tidy Towns and Community Groups405
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 17 | Towns and Villages 17.0 Introduction The towns and villages in County Clare each with its own unique community, contribute to the overall identity of the county and fulfil multiple roles including service provision, centres of employment and social and recreational opportunities. The larger towns such as Ennis and Shannon drive economic growth in the county, while smaller towns and villages act as focal points and service centres for their local communities. The issues faced in towns and villages across Ireland which relate to services reduction, limited employment opportunities and the quality of the public realm are also experienced in County Clare. Throughout the lifetime of this plan, Clare County Council will prioritise the renewal and regeneration of these settlements supporting their consolidation and growth. In addition to the aims and objectives as set out in this chapter, Volume 3 of this plan provides targeted analysis and proposals in relation to individual settlements. 17.1 Strategic Aims This chapter presents the objectives required to support the consolidation, renewal and growth of the towns and villages of County Clare throughout the lifetime of this plan. In accordance with the overall ‘Vision’ for the plan, it is based on the following strategic aims: • To support the renewal of towns and villages in need of economic, social and/or physical regeneration; • To achieve the beneficial reuse of vacant, derelict or under-utilised sites, particularly the identified Opportunity Sites; • To identify and actively engage in initiatives that will support economic growth and social and physical regeneration in the towns and villages of the county; • To support local communities across the county in their work to enhance their towns and villages; and, • To identify physical changes that could enhance the public realm and ‘sense of place’ in the county’s towns and villages. 17.2 Town and Village Consolidation, Renewal and Regeneration 17.2.1 Town Centre First Our Rural Future, Rural Development Policy 2021-2015 (Government of Ireland, 2021) outlines a vision to support the regeneration and development of rural towns and villages to contribute to local and national economic recovery, and to enable people to live and work in a vibrant environment. The Town Centre First policy, launched in February 2022, is central to this vision. Town Centre First represents a new approach to the development of our towns where local communities and local businesses can be central to reimagining their own towns and planning their own futures. Every town is different. Each town is unique and requires unique solutions to the challenges and opportunities they face. The Town Centre First policy aims to create town centres that function as viable, vibrant and attractive locations for people406
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