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Clare County Development Plan 2023–2029 (as varied)
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- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Appendix1 | Development Management Guidelines 2011. Membership of the management company shall be required for all purchasers of property. If a development (or part thereof) is to be taken in charge by the Council the applicant shall agree which areas are to be taken in charge, and this shall be clearly indicated on a site layout plan. All areas not to be taken in charge by the Council shall also be clearly indicated on a site layout plan and shall be the responsibility of and maintained by a management company. These details shall be submitted with the planning application. Part V Part V as set out in Section 96 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, applies to lands zoned for residential use or a mixture of residential and other uses. In implementing Part V the Planning Authority will have regard to the Housing Strategy in place for the county at the time of implementation, the zoning objectives for the sites concerned and will ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015 and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended. Taking in Charge Clare County Council, in managing matters relating to the taking in charge of private residential developments will comply with Section 180 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, and Clare County Council’s Taking in Charge Policy for Housing Developments, 2019 (or as updated/superseded). Developers intending on having residential developments ‘taken in charge’ shall engage with the Planning Authority and ensure compliance with appropriate standards and the grant of planning permission. This will assist in the handover of services, roads, etc on completion of the development. A1.4.3 Childcare Facilities in Residential Areas In established residential areas detached houses/sites or substantial semi-detached properties with space for off-street car parking and/or suitable drop-off and collection points for customers and also space for an outdoor play area are likely to be more acceptable for the provision of child care facilities. This is especially the case if this involves use of only part of the house and the residential use remains. The use of terraced properties or semi-detached properties on small plots is less likely to be acceptable for full day care facilities and will be assessed on their merits with regard to the objectives and development management guidelines outlined in this plan. Sessional or afterschool care, which is ancillary to the main residential use, may be more appropriate in this regard. New housing schemes will be expected to plan for and include provision for childcare facilities. The level of provision will depend on the particular circumstances but as a guide one childcare facility for a minimum of 20 childcare places per approximately 75 dwellings may be appropriate.457
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Appendix1 | Development Management Guidelines A1.4.4 Design Statements A design statement is a short document which enables the applicant to explain why a particular design solution is considered the most suitable for a particular site, especially for larger or more complex forms of development. The statement will usually consist of both text and graphics but is not intended to duplicate planning application documents. The design statement should address all development plan objectives and should include, but not be limited to the following considerations: • The criteria set out in the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines for Planning Authorities 2024; • Universal accessibility and design; • Residential density (if applicable); • Statement of housing mix (where applicable); • Overshadowing, overlooking and overbearance; • Refuse bin locations/waste management; and, • An Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Adaptation Design Statement. For larger developments (in excess of 3 dwelling houses or >300m2) and for sites in key locations applicants will be required to submit a Design Statement with their planning application. This will assist the Planning Authority in the assessment of the proposed development. A1.5 Sustainable Urban Drainage Schemes (SuDS) Sustainable Urban Drainage Schemes comprise of a series of management practices and control structures that aim to mimic natural drainage. They reduce flood risk, improve water quality and can provide urban amenities through the use of permeable paving, swales, green roofs, rainwater harvesting, detention basins, ponds and wetlands. SuDS can remove pollutants from urban run-off at source, can control surface water run-off from developments and can ensure flood risk does not increase elsewhere as a result of a proposed development. Importantly SuDS provide the opportunity to combine water management with green space which can increase amenity and biodiversity. The Planning Authority will require development proposals to minimise ‘soil sealing’ (the covering of ground by impermeable material) and all new developments (including amendments/extensions to existing developments) will be required to incorporate SuDS. A1.6 Transport and Movement The transportation standards for development in the county are set out in the following sections. In the promotion of modal shift away from the private car and the further integration of transportation and land use new developments shall, as far as practicable, include appropriate walking, cycling, and public transport (where relevant) infrastructure provision.458
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Appendix1 | Development Management Guidelines The standards as set out in this Appendix should be read in conjunction with existing national guidance, which includes the following publications: • Achieving Effective Workplace Travel Plans Guidance for Local Authorities; • Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS); • DN-GEO-03030 - Guidance on Minor Improvements to National Roads; • DNGEO-03084 Treatment of Transition Zones to Towns and Villages on Urban Roads; • National Cycle Manual; • Permeability Best Practice Guide; • Recommendations for Site Development Works for Housing Areas; • Road Safety Impact Assessment (RSIA), TII Publication PE-PMG-02001 Road Safety Impact Assessment; • Road Safety Audit: TII Publications GE-STY-01024 Road Safety Audit; • Roads Traffic Act, 1994 (as amended); • Road Traffic Regulations, 1997-2012; • Smarter Travel; • Spatial Planning and National Roads: Guidelines for Planning Authorities; • Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines for Planning Authorities 2024; • TII Publication PE-DDV-02046 Area Based Transport Assessment (ABTA) Guidance Notes; • TII Publications / Design Manual for Roads and Bridges; • TII Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) Guidelines, 2014; • Workplace Travel Plans A Guide for Implementers; • Traffic Management Guidelines; • Traffic Signs Manual, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; and, • The Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. A1.6.1 Cycle Routes, Footpaths and Roads Walking and Cycling To promote the modal shift away from the private car to more sustainable modes of transport a central element of the design of any new development, including new road infrastructure, shall be walking and cycling facilities that are well connected, safe, attractive and accessible. Footpaths shall be designed to allow pedestrians pass each other in comfort and shall accommodate persons with mobility issues and visual impairments. Cycle paths shall be in accordance with the standards as set out in the Traffic Management Guidelines and the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) National Cycle Manual. Street lighting shall be provided along these footpaths and cycle paths in accordance with the recommendations made in ‘Site Development Works for Housing Areas’ (DEHLG) and any subsequent publication or successor to this document.459
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Appendix1 | Development Management Guidelines Road Category Definitions for the Purpose of this Plan Road categories, speed management and traffic calming will generally be required to comply with the current edition of Traffic Management Guidelines i.e. Primary Distributor Road, District Distributor Road, Local Collector Road, Access Road. NRA 41/95 from NRA Design Manual for Urban Streets and Roads is the reference for design of accesses to developments. Road construction and other services will generally be required to comply with the current edition of the Recommendations for Site Development Works in Housing Areas published by DEHLG. Road design and layout is of critical importance to the formation of successful urban design. Primary Distributor Roads It is considered that the predominant role of this road category is to serve long distance traffic. Relief road proposals in urban areas may come into this category. District Distributor Roads This category runs between districts and through major residential areas and is designed to slow traffic. There is no direct access for residences or commercial units except in exceptional circumstances. The road shall be a minimum of 6.5 metres wide with two footpaths, each 2 metres wide separated by a grass margin from the road. The width of footpaths and grass margins may be reduced where cycle facilities are provided. The Planning Authority may require that the distributor road, which is often constructed in a number of phases, to be designed and constructed to a standard that is capable of accommodating construction traffic. Local Collector Roads For developments of more than 80 dwellings, or for developments which form part of larger land parcels which will contain more than 80 dwellings, the Planning Authority will normally require a local collector road, a road with no direct dwelling access. No road with direct dwelling access should serve more than 80 dwellings. The road shall be minimum 5.5 metres maximum 6.0 metres not including cycle lanes. Two footpaths required each of 2 metres width. Grass margins may be required. Access Road This category serves housing developments or roads within a development serving less than 80 units. An access road of 5.5 metres is required with 1.5 metre wide footpaths. This may be relaxed to 5 metres where a small number of dwellings are being served or the aim is to create a street. A cycle path may also be required in developments where a cycle network is being developed in the area. A 1 metre grass verge may also be appropriate and present an opportunity to provide a landscape scheme to create a setting for the development. Road designs need to take account of necessary permeability in new housing areas, both for460
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Appendix1 | Development Management Guidelines vehicles and pedestrians. Such layouts should effectively restrict speed, providing traffic calming where required and accommodate service vehicles. Layouts, which give priority to pedestrians and cyclists shall be encouraged. Dedicated routes should be adequately lit and designed to ensure personal safety and to prevent motorised vehicle access. Cul-de-Sacs Generally, not more than 35 dwellings shall be permitted. The road width shall be 5.5 metres, wide with two 1.5 metre wide footpaths. A single footway may suffice where the cul-de-sac serves less than 20 dwellings. In smaller cul-de-sacs, serving less than 10 dwellings, footpaths may not be required if it is clear that pedestrian priority is paramount. A1.6.2 Sight Distances Entrance Sight Distances In order to ensure that adequate visibility exists for drivers entering and leaving a dwelling site, it is necessary to create an envelope of visibility on either side of the centre line of the access. This is calculated by defining a setback along the centre line, known as the X distance, from a point on the edge of the hard surfaced roadway for a distance of 2.4 metres or in the case of very lightly trafficked roads, a relaxation to 2 metres may be permitted. Figure A1.1 Definition of ‘X’ and ‘Y’ Distances The Y distance is measured from a point on the near edge of the hard surfaced roadway to its intersection with the centre line of the access. A line can then be drawn between the outer point of the Y distance to the setback on the X distance, thus producing a triangular envelope of visibility on either side of the access. The Y distance is determined as follows:461
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Appendix1 | Development Management Guidelines Table A2 – Sight Distance Requirements Design Speed of major Road (kph) 120 100 85 70 60 50 ‘Y’ distance (metres) 295 215 160 120 90 70 The Planning Authority will also assess the visibility from and towards right turning vehicles into the site access in the consideration of traffic safety. It may be necessary to obtain the consent of adjoining landowners in order to achieve sight distances. Further information can be obtained from the National Roads Authority Design Standards for Roads and Bridges. A1.6.3 Bicycle and Vehicle Parking Standards The parking standards outline the number of parking spaces required for new developments. The principal objective of defining parking standards is to ensure that in assessing development proposals appropriate consideration is given to the accommodation of vehicles attracted to the site within the context of the promotion of modal shift to more sustainable forms of transport. The Council’s car parking standards have also been informed by the NPF which requires a strong focus on consolidating growth within existing built-up areas, strengthening our urban centres and improving public transport, permeability and accessibility. The standards have also been informed by the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines for Planning Authorities 2024, including SPPR 3. Table A3 – Bicycle and Vehicle Parking Standards Land Use Bicycle Parking Car Parking Town Centres Other Areas Residential Developments – dwelling houses and apartments Visitor Parking With garage: none Without garage: 1 space per unit 1 space for 1 & 2 bed units 1 space for ≥3 bed units 1 space per 3 residential units 1 space for 1 & 2 bed units 2 spaces for ≥3 bed units 1 space per 3 residential units Hotel/ Guesthouse/ B&B/Hostel 1 space per 10 bedrooms in guesthouse/ hotel/B&B 1 space per room + 1 space per 3 staff on duty + public space such as bars and restaurants as per the standards in this table 1 space per room + 1 space per 3 staff on duty + public space such as bars and restaurants as per the standards in this table462
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Appendix1 | Development Management Guidelines 1 space per 5 bed spaces in hostels Caravan/ Camping Site 1 space per pitch 1 space per pitch + 1 space per 3 staff on duty 1 space per pitch + 1 space per 3 staff on duty Industrial or Manufacturing Uses 1 space per 100m2 2 spaces per 100m2 2 spaces per 100m2 Data Centre 1 space per 500m2 - 1 space per 500m2 Warehousing 1 space per 1000m2 1 space per 100m2 2 spaces per 100 m2 Offices 1 space per 5 employees 1 space per 100m2 1 space per 100m2 + 10% of staff parking for visitors 2 spaces per 100m2 + 10% of staff parking for visitors Bank/ Financial/ Insurance 1 space per 8 employees 1 space per consulting room 2 spaces per 100m2 +10% of staff parking for visitors 3 spaces per 100m2 +10% of staff parking for visitors Local Shop 1 space per 5 employees 24 spaces per 100m2 2 spaces per 100m2 3 spaces per 100m2 Convenience Retail 1 space per 5 employees 20 spaces per 1000m2 5-7 spaces per 100m2 (dependent on-site characteristics) 8 spaces per 100m2 Shopping Centre or Large Retail Store (>1000m2 gross floorspace) 1 space per 5 employees 24 spaces per 1000m2 5-7 spaces per 100m2 (dependent on-site characteristics) + 1 lorry space per 750m2 8 spaces per 100m2 + 1 lorry space per 750m2 Retail Warehousing 1 space per 8 employees 10 spaces per 1000m2 4 spaces per 100m2 5 spaces per 100m2 Petrol Filling Station 1 space per 8 employees 1 space per 100m2 + 1 space per 3 staff on duty 1 space per 100m2 +1 space per 2 staff on duty463
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Appendix1 | Development Management Guidelines Cash & Carry 1 space per 10 employees 5 spaces per 1000m2 1 space per 100m2 2 spaces per 100m2 Restaurant/ Cafe/ Take-away 1 space per 8 employees 5 spaces per 100m2 10 spaces per 100m2 (net) 12.5 spaces per 100m2 (net) Crèche/ Playschool/ Nursery 1 space per 8 employees 1 per employee and 0.25 spaces per child 1 per employee and 0.25 per child Licensed Premises (including hotel bars) 1 space per 8 employees 10 spaces per 100m2 (net) 12.5 spaces per 100m2 (net) Hospital 1 space per 8 employees 5 spaces per 100 beds 1 space per patient bed + 1 per doctor/consultant + 1 per 3 nursing and ancillary staff 1 space per patient bed + 1 per doctor/consultant + 1 per 3 nursing and ancillary staff Nursing Home 1 space per 8 employees 5 spaces per 100 beds 0.5 spaces per patient bed + 1 per doctor/consultant + 1 per 3 nursing and ancillary staff 1 space per patient bed + 1 per doctor/consultant + 1 per 3 nursing and ancillary staff Medical/ Dental Clinic 1 space per 8 employees + 1 space per consulting room 1 space per consulting room + 1 per doctors/consultant +1 per 3 nursing and ancillary staff 1 space per consulting room + 1 per doctors/consultant +1 per 3 nursing and ancillary staff Primary & Secondary Schools 1 space per 5 employees 1 space per 5 students 1 space per teaching staff + 1 space per 2 ancillary staff + additional 15% of staff parking for visitors 1 space per teaching staff + 1 space per 2 ancillary staff + additional 15% of staff parking for visitors Universities and other Higher Education Institutes 1 space per 4 employees 1 space per 4 students* Case-by case Case-by case Church, Theatres, Cinemas and Auditoriums 1 space per 20 fixed seats 1 space per 4 seats 1 space per 4 seats Cultural, Community and Recreational Buildings 1 space per 8 employees 4 spaces per 100m2 2 spaces per 100m2 4 spaces per 100m2464
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Appendix1 | Development Management Guidelines Commercial Leisure (amusement centres, play centres etc) 1 space per 100m2 2 spaces per 100m2 2 spaces per 100m2 Ballroom/ Dance Club/ Function Room 2 spaces per 100m2 10 spaces per 100m2 (net) 12.5 spaces per 100m2 (net) Golf Clubs/ Pitch and Putt 2 spaces per hole + public space such as bars and restaurants as per the standards in this table 4 spaces per hole + public space such as bars and restaurants as per the standards in this table Golf Driving Range 0.25 spaces per 0.5m base line 0.5 spaces per 0.5m base line Athletics/ Playing Fields 2 spaces per track/field 5 per track + 10 space per playing field/pitch 10 per track + 10 spaces per playing field/pitch Tennis Courts 2 spaces per court 1 space per court 2 spaces per court Bowling Alley 1 space per 8 employees 0.5 space per lane 2 spaces per lane + 1 per 3 staff on duty 3 spaces per lane + 1 per 3 staff on duty Swimming Pool 1 space per 8 employees 5 spaces per 100m2 5 spaces per 100m2 10 spaces per 100m2 * Refers to fulltime employees and fulltime students. 1. In the case of any development type not listed in Table A3, the Planning Authority will determine the parking requirement having regard to the traffic and movement generation associated with the development and other objectives contained in the plan; 2. Where reference is made to floor area, this refers to gross floor area unless otherwise stated; 3. Car parking should be located to the rear of building lines where possible. Large areas of car parking should be accompanied by a landscaping plan to mitigate the visual impact of same; 4. All bicycle parking spaces must be secure. Where multiple bicycle parking spaces are required, e.g. in schools and larger workplaces, the bicycle parking area must be both secure and covered; 5. The car parking requirement for residential developments is a maximum standard; 6. In non-residential developments, 5% of car parking spaces provided should be set aside for disabled car parking. Where the nature of a particular development is likely to465
- __________________________________________________________________________________ Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Appendix1 | Development Management Guidelines generate a demand for higher levels of disabled car parking, the Planning Authority may require a higher proportion of parking for this purpose. Disabled car parking spaces should be located as close as possible to the building entrance points and allocated and suitably signposted for convenient access; 7. In non-residential developments, 10% of car parking spaces should be set aside for parent and child car parking. Parent and child parking spaces should be provided as close as reasonably possible to the building entrance points and should be allocated and suitably signposted for convenient access; 8. Age-friendly car parking spaces should generally be provided, where possible, in all developments. These parking spaces should be located as close as possible to the building entrance points and allocated and suitably signposted for convenient access; 9. In rural areas, shared car parking provision for hotel and associated leisure facilities may be considered where these services are shared, so as to reduce a potential overprovision of car parking; 10. In town centre locations, in mixed use development proposals, consideration will be given to dual parking usage, where peak times do not coincide; 11. Where the construction of a new school or childcare facility or an extension to an existing school/childcare facility is proposed, the Planning Authority will seek that the provisions of the NTA’s Safe Routes to School Design Guide (2021) are applied to the proposal. Provision shall be made within the site for staff parking. Set down areas are not encouraged in close proximity to schools, unless there is no safe alternative area for set down within a short walk e.g. 5mins. This means where cars can park safely, with a footpath link to the school, which includes public residential streets, schools should promote Park'n'Stride as an alternative. It should be noted that disabled persons parking spaces and school bus set down are exceptions and can be provided in close proximity while not impeding pedestrian or cyclist access; and, 12. Applicants may propose an alternative parking arrangement to the standards as set out in the parking standards set out in Table A3 for the agreement of the Planning Authority. Alternative parking standards may include car-free development within specified contexts. In the instance a deviation from the standards is proposed the applicant/developer shall submit details of the predicted parking requirements associated with the proposed development and the capacity of the proposed onsite provision to accommodate this demand, including at peak times. The design dimensions for a car parking space are as follows: • Each car space shall be 4.8m x 2.5m wide, with 6.1m circulation aisles. • Disabled spaces shall be 4.8m x 3.6m wide • Parent and child spaces shall be 4.8m x 3.6m wide • Loading bays shall be generally 9m x 5m (but at least 6m x 3m). Electric Car Charging Points All developments should provide facilities for the charging of battery operated cars at a rate of up to 20% of the total car parking spaces (coded/metered slow charging 220-240V, 13A466
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