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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 19 | Land Use and Zonings It is intended that such developments will have high quality architectural design and landscaping. This zoning allows for ‘walk to’ support facilities such as canteen, restaurant or crèche services which are integrated into employment units and are of a nature and scale to serve the needs of employees on the campus. This zoning also allows for associated power generating infrastructure as well as transportation infrastructure such as car and bicycle parking and bus stop shelters. This zoning excludes general retail, retail park outlets, motor sales/servicing activities and heavy industrial undertakings. Lands zoned for enterprise in large villages and small villages shall be taken to include the use and development of land for small-scale business and enterprise development such as incubator units, craft centres/workshops, small-scale manufacturing, local digital/ technology business etc. Retail use on these sites shall only be considered where it is ancillary to the main activity taking place. Enterprise developments in large villages and small villages must have a high standard of architecture and landscaping and must be relative and appropriate to the scale, size and character of the settlement in which they are planned to be located. Existing Residential The objective for land zoned Existing Residential is to conserve and enhance the quality and character of the areas, to protect residential amenities and to allow for small scale infill development which is appropriate to the character and pattern of development in the immediate area and for uses that enhance existing residential communities. Existing Residential zoned land may also provide for small-scale home-based employment uses where the primary residential use will be maintained. Industry The use of land for industry uses shall be taken to include the use for industrial processing or manufacturing of a scale and nature where there is significant goods manufacturing and related uses. Uses of this nature may result in the generation of emissions. This type of industrial activity may also be subject to the SEVESO Directives, the main EU legislation dealing with the control of onshore major accident hazards involving dangerous substances. A mix of uses such as office-based or retail development is not considered appropriate in areas zoned for industrial development. Light Industry The use of land for light industry shall be taken to include uses where the primary activity is the manufacture of a physical product. The use for industry/manufacturing, incubator units,437
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 19 | Land Use and Zonings distribution, open storage, transport operating centres and the treatment/recovery of waste material is acceptable. Processes carried out, or the machinery/plant installed on land zoned for Light Industry must be such that they could be carried out or installed in a residential area without detriment to the amenity of that area by reason of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, soot, ash, dust or grit. Uses such as retail development or small/medium office-based developments are not considered appropriate in areas zoned for light industry, save where it is ancillary to the main use of the development. Large-scale office type development (>1000m2) such as call centres are open for consideration subject to compatibility with surrounding land uses. Low Density Residential This zoning refers to the use of lands to accommodate a low density pattern of residential development, primarily detached family dwellings. The underlying priority shall be to ensure that the character of the settlement/area is maintained and further reinforced by a high standard of design. Proposed developments must also be appropriate in scale and nature to the areas in which they are located. Marine-Related Industry Land zoned for marine-related industry provide for marine-related industry and large-scale uses that create a synergy with the marine use. Marine-related industry shall be taken to include the use of land for industry that, by its nature, requires a location adjacent to estuarine/deep water including a dependency on marine transport, transhipment, bulk cargo or where the industrial processes benefit from a location adjacent to the marine area. Maritime/Harbour The use of land for maritime/harbour related activity shall be taken to include the use of land, including harbours and piers, that will facilitate small-scale, water-based commercial or tourism activity and associated facilities including carparking facilities. Mixed Use The use of land for mixed use developments shall include the use of land for a range of uses, making provision, where appropriate, for primary and secondary uses e.g. commercial/retail development as the primary use with residential development as a secondary use. Secondary uses will be considered by the local authority having regard to the particular character of the given area. On lands that have been zoned Mixed Use in or near town or village centres, a diverse range of day and evening uses is encouraged and an over-concentration of any one use will not normally be permitted.438
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 19 | Land Use and Zonings Open Space It is intended that lands zoned Open Space will be retained as undeveloped open space, mainly for passive open space related activities. The open space/park areas could contain active play facilities such as children’s play areas, but these should only be a small component of the overall areas involved. Recreation This category of zoning provides for the use of land for the provision of sports grounds/playing pitches, golf courses, tennis courts and other active indoor and outdoor recreational facilities that contribute to meeting the leisure, recreation and amenity needs of the immediate community and/or the wider area. Residential Residential use shall be taken to primarily include the use of land for domestic dwellings. It may also provide for a range of other uses particularly those that have the potential to foster the development of new residential communities e.g. schools, crèches and open spaces Strategic Residential Reserve Strategic Residential Reserve lands have been identified across serviced settlements to facilitate longer term growth needs across the county. These lands comprise infill or contiguous sites or in some cases there is an on-site planning history of residential use. These lands are considered as the most appropriate site for the long-term sequential expansion of the relevant settlement. These Strategic Residential Reserve lands, in general, will not be brought forward for development within this plan period, with the following exceptions: 1. Non-residential development that is considered to be appropriate to the site context. 2. In addition to protecting these lands for the long-term expansion of these settlements, consideration may be given to the development of some of the Strategic Residential Reserve lands before the end of the current plan period. The residential development of such lands will only be considered from the beginning of year four of the Plan (April 2027) in order to give an opportunity for zoned land to be brought forward for development. It will also be a requirement that the Strategic Residential Reserve lands can be serviced and can offer a reasonable substitute in terms of being delivered within the lifetime of the plan and are sequential lands within the settlement with good connectivity and access to services and amenities. In its assessment of such proposals, the Planning Authority must be satisfied that the development of residential zoned land is progressing faster than expected and a shortage of available lands may arise or that residential zoned land is not being brought forward as expected and a shortage may arise which would hinder the delivery of residential units to meet demand during the plan period. The assessment will also be subject to compliance with the Core Strategy, and that the development439
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 19 | Land Use and Zonings permitted will not prejudice the future use of the remaining Strategic Residential Reserve lands for the longer-term growth needs of the plan area. Tourism Land zoned for tourism development shall be used for a range of structures and activities which are primarily designed to facilitate tourism development and where uses are mainly directed at servicing tourists/holiday makers and visiting members of the public. Transport Utilities It is intended that land zoned Transport Utilities will be reserved for the provision of infrastructure required to move people and goods by rail, bus, car or bicycle including existing and proposed train stations, bus stations and coach parks. University Zone It is intended that lands identified as University Zone will be reserved to accommodate development and uses associated with higher education including research and development, student/campus accommodation, residential uses complementary to the uses contained within the University Zone, student support services, enterprise/start-up business units, commercial units linked to the research and development role, recreation, sport and social facilities and open spaces. This zoning is suitable for designation as a Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). Utilities/Infrastructure Safeguard It is intended that land zoned Utilities and Infrastructure Safeguard will be reserved for the existing and future provision of key infrastructural services and the upgrading of existing services and infrastructure relating to road, rail, air, electricity, telecommunications, gas, water and wastewater treatment services. Development Plan Objective: Compliance with Zoning CDP 19.2 It is an objective of Clare County Council: To require development proposals to comply with the zoning of the subject site in settlement plans and local area plans. 19.5 Indicative Land Use Zoning Matrix Appendix 2 outlines the Indicative Land Use Zoning Matrix for the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029. This matrix provides an indication as to how different types of development may be considered on the different land use zonings by listing the most common forms of development and classifying whether the proposed use is acceptable in principle, or otherwise, on lands that are zoned for a particular use.440
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 19 | Land Use and Zonings 19.5.1 ‘Acceptable in Principle’ ‘Acceptable in Principle’ means that the proposed use is generally acceptable subject to the normal planning process and compliance with relevant policies, objectives, standards and requirements as set out in the county development plan and with the guidance of other government bodies where appropriate and subject to its being in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. If a proposal is indicated to be acceptable in principle in the zoning matrix, this does not imply that planning permission will automatically be granted as other factors must be considered and each proposal for development is considered on its individual merits. 19.5.2 ‘Open for Consideration’ The proposed use may be permitted where the local authority is satisfied that it is in compliance with the zoning objectives, standards and requirements as set out in the county development plan and with the guidance of other government bodies where appropriate, and will not conflict with the permitted, existing or adjoining land uses in subject to its being accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. 19.5.3 ‘Not Normally Acceptable’ The proposed use will not normally be favourably considered by the local authority, except in exceptional circumstances, and in such instances, the development may represent a material contravention of the plan. This may be due to envisaged negative impacts on existing and permitted uses, incompatibility with policies and objectives contained in the county development plan or it may be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. 19.5.4 Uses Not Listed in the Indicative Zoning Matrix Proposed land uses which are not listed in the indicative land use zoning matrix will be considered on a case-by-case basis having regard to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and compliance with the relevant policies and objectives, standards and requirements as set out in this Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029, guidelines issued in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended and guidance issued by other government bodies. 19.5.5 Non-conforming Uses Non-conforming uses are established uses that do not conform to the zoning objectives of the Plan. Generally, the Council will consider reasonable extensions and improvements to premises that accommodate non-conforming uses, provided that it would not be injurious to the amenities of the area and is consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.441
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 20 | Implementation and Monitoring Chapter 20 Implementation and Monitoring Goal XIX: A county that manages and monitors the county level implementation of the National Planning Framework, Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy, national plans and guidelines to ensure that quality of life, sustainability, climate action, resilience and inclusivity are the fundamental principles of the future sustainable development of the county. Chapter 20 Table of Contents: 20.0 Introduction 20.1 Implementation and Monitoring 20.2 Plan Evaluating and Reporting 20.3 Environmental Monitoring and SEA 20.4 Implementation and Monitoring Framework442
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 20 | Implementation and Monitoring 20.0 Introduction Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, Clare County Council has a statutory obligation to secure the implementation of the objectives of the Clare county development plan. Clare County Council is fully committed to implementing this development plan. The Council will take a leadership role to progress and secure the development plan policies and objectives. In providing this leadership role, the Council will foster a collaborative approach with citizens, stakeholders, elected members, sectoral interest groups and adjoining authorities. The Council will seek to co-operate with the relevant agencies to facilitate, encourage and promote development, economic growth and employment in an environmentally suitable and practical manner across the county. One of the most important aspects of this county development plan is to secure the timely delivery of critical physical infrastructure, primarily in the water services sector. The provision of a good quality water supply and effective wastewater disposal infrastructure are critical requirements for the future economic development, quality of life and sustainable growth of the county. The provision of adequate infrastructural capacity in areas of population growth, as identified in the settlement strategy, will allow for the plan-led future development of County Clare. The Council recognises that, in order to ensure land use policy is sustainable and for the development plan strategy to be realised, a co-ordinated and integrated approach to planning the provision of public utility services is crucial. Having regard to best practice, the county development plan sets out a formal framework for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the objectives of the plan and for measuring outcomes. The framework incorporates a blended approach to the assessment of the objectives incorporating quantitative targets such as the number of planning applications and housing completions, as well as a qualitative approach which will assess the value and quality of planning outcomes over the course of successive county development plans. 20.1 Implementation and Monitoring The implementation and monitoring framework for the plan is set out in Appendix 9. The framework reflects the ‘Vision’ for the county development plan (see Section 1.5) and the Strategic Development Plan Principles for County Clare that support its delivery (see Figure 20.1). The Vision and Strategic Development Plan Principles are broadly aligned with the Regional Strategic Outcomes of the RSES, the National Strategic Outcomes of the NPF, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The implementation and monitoring framework categorises key objectives in terms of their contribution towards the achievement of the Strategic Development Plan Principles. Many of the objectives are multi-faceted and as such contribute to the achievement of multiple Strategic Development Plan Principles, which themselves are interrelated. Objectives are443
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 20 | Implementation and Monitoring assessed in terms of means of implementation and key performance indicators to monitor and evaluate the delivery of the objective. While every effort has been made to formulate objectives in the plan that are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound), not all objectives can be measured in this way. Many relate to development management processes which are implemented through established internal systems and procedures. Others are part of multifaceted decision-making processes that must balance the requirements of several objectives against site-specific circumstances. Others again facilitate and support an intended outcome, rather than act as a direct means of delivering the outcome. It should be noted that the implementation of these objectives, and the delivery of desired planning outcomes, is subject to a range of external factors, most notably wider economic circumstances and availability of resources. Despite these limitations, the implementation and monitoring framework strives, where possible, to align the most relevant indicators that reflect and measure whether an objective is being achieved. Figure 20.1 Strategic Development Plan Principles for County Clare Strategic Development Plan Principles for County Clare 1. Quality of life Where urban and rural communities enjoy a high quality of life, work practice choice and service access; 2. Sustainability A county of creativity, culture, heritage, tourism and environmental management; 3. Climate Action A national leader in climate action; 4. Resilience A dynamic, resilient, internationally connected and competitive location for innovation and investment; 5. Inclusivity A place to be part of and proud of. 20.2 Plan Evaluating and Reporting The implementation and monitoring framework will function as a formal feedback loop, and through ongoing evaluation and reporting will provide the evidence base for the formulation and refinement of future planning policy, including subsequent county development plans. The framework will assist the Planning Authority in meeting its statutory reporting requirements including: • The 2 Year Progress Report of the county development plan (as required under Section 15(2) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended). This is a full report on the implementation of the objectives of the plan and will be prepared two years after the plan comes into effect. This report will highlight any difficulties that may arise in the444
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 20 | Implementation and Monitoring achievement of the objectives and give an opportunity to rectify any problems that may be identified; and, • Report to the Regional Assembly setting out progress made in supporting objectives of the RSES (as required under Section 25A (1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended). The Council will identify and adopt a continuous monitoring and management process, which will ensure that housing provision and analysis of housing need is both current and accurate throughout the period of the plan. It is important to undertake continuous monitoring of the implementation of the Clare County Council Housing Strategy and Housing Need and Demand Assessment 2023-2029, and any subsequent strategy, to ensure that identified needs are met. 20.3 Environmental Monitoring and SEA Monitoring is an important part of the planning process, in order to identify the extent to which the plan aims and objectives are being met, and to gauge their effectiveness in achieving associated outcomes. Continual monitoring of the county development plan is required to ensure that the development objectives and policies are working, and to ensure that vision and overall strategy remain appropriate. A Strategic Environmental Assessment has been prepared in tandem with the county development plan to assess the likely significant effects of the policies and objectives, and their implementation over the plan period. The SEA Directive requires that monitoring should be carried out in order to identify at an early stage any unforeseen adverse effects due to the implementation of the plan, with a view of taking remedial action where adverse effects are identified through monitoring. While the monitoring framework set out in this chapter incorporates some monitoring of environmental related objectives, an environmental monitoring programme has been developed as part of the SEA. It is based on environmental indicators which have been developed to show changes attributable to the plan and which have been selected to track progress towards achieving strategic environmental objectives and reaching targets, thereby enabling positive and negative impacts on the environment to be measured. Depending on monitoring results, adjustments to targets and indicators may be made to ensure the continued effectiveness of the monitoring programme in the interest of optimal environmental protection.445
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Appendix1 | Development Management Guidelines Appendix 1 Development Management Guidelines Appendix 1 Table of Contents A1.0 Introduction A1.1 Pre-application Consultations A1.2 Climate Action and Energy A1.2.1 Built Environment A1.2.2 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability A1.2.3 Renewable Energy A1.2.4 Distributed Heating A1.3 Natural Heritage, Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure A1.3.1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) A1.3.2 Habitat Directive Assessment A1.3.3 Green Infrastructure within Industrial and Enterprise Zones A1.4 Residential Development A1.4.1 Rural Residential Development A1.4.2 Urban Residential Development A1.4.3 Childcare Facilities in Residential Areas A1.4.4 Design Statements A1.5 Sustainable Urban Drainage Schemes (SuDS) A1.6 Transport and Movement A1.6.1 Cycle Routes, Footpaths and Roads A1.6.2 Sight Distances A1.6.3 Bicycle and Vehicle Parking Standards A1.6.4 Traffic Impact Assessments (TIA), Road Safety Audits and Road Safety Impact Assessments A1.6.5 Access and Mobility A1.7 Signage A1.7.1 Signage – General A1.7.2 Advertising Signage A1.7.3 Directional Signage A1.7.4 Tourism Signage A1.7.5 Advertising Hoardings (including billboards) A1.7.6 Temporary Construction Hoarding/Safety Netting A1.7.7 Signage at Petrol Stations A1.8 Agricultural Developments A1.9 Archaeological Heritage A1.10 Monetary Requirements A1.10.1 Development Contributions A1.10.2 Cash Deposits and Bonds446
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