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Clare County Development Plan 2023–2029 (as varied)
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- Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 9 | Implementation and Monitoring CDP17.6 Opportunity Sites √ √ √ Economic, Rural, Physical and Social Directorates No. of Opportunity Sites on which proposals are progressing (pre-planning, planning application stage, development etc) CDP17.7 Town and Village Centre Vacancy √ √ √ Economic Directorate Housing Section 1. No of Initiatives implemented to engage with property owners to address vacancy 2. No. of vacant properties owned by Clare County Council 3. No. of vacant properties owned by Clare County Council brought back into use 4. No. of targeted measures/initiatives implemented to address vacancy and deliver sustainable reuse/regeneration of same CDP17.9 Lands Identified As Areas On Which the Vacant Site Levy can Apply √ √ √ Economic Directorate No of sites entered on/removed from the Vacant Sites Register CDP17.10 Derelict Sites √ √ √ Economic Directorate No of sites entered on/ removed from the Derelict Sites Register and no. of derelict sites improved Chapter 18. Design and Placemaking & Towns Objective Strategic Development Plan Principles Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation (Key Performance Indicator / Data Source) Quality of Life Sustainability Climate Action Resilience Inclusivity CDP18.1 Sustainable Place Framework √ √ √ √ √ Economic and Rural Development Directorates Progress on and delivery of a Sustainable Place Framework CDP18.3 10 Minutes Towns √ √ √ Public, Physical and Economic Development Directorates, transport and service providers No. of public and smart travel initiatives planned/commenced/deliv ered that assist compact growth in existing built-up areas of the county CDP18.6 Design and Built Environments √ √ Economic and Physical Directorate/private developers and designers. Progress on and development of a Design Awards Scheme547
- Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 9 | Implementation and Monitoring Chapter 19. Land Use & Zoning Objective Strategic Development Plan Principles Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation (Key Performance Indicator / Data Source) Quality of Life Sustainability Climate Action Resilience Inclusivity CDP19.1 Local Area Plans √ √ √ √ √ Planning / Ennis MD and Shannon MD Preparation and delivery of local area plans for: (a) Shannon Town and Environs, and (b) Ennis and Environs LAP CDP19.3 Compliance with Zoning √ √ √ √ √ Development Management No. of Material Contraventions over the lifetime of the plan548
- Glossary of Terms A Active Travel: Ac�ve Travel is travelling with a purpose using your own energy. For example walking (including all footpath users) cycling, wheeling and using a non-motorised scooter to make journeys to work, school or the shops are all considered forms of Ac�ve Travel. Affordable Housing Dwellings or land made available for purchase on the open market at a price below that normally obtainable for the dwelling or land. Aggregates A granular product obtained by processing natural materials. It may be sand or gravel produced by natural disintegra�on of rock, or it may be manufactured by passing rock through a series of crushers. An Bord Pleanála An Bord Pleanála is an independent statutory administra�ve tribunal that decides on appeals of planning decisions made by local authori�es in Ireland. As of 2007, the Bord directly decides major strategic infrastructural projects under the provisions of the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006. Appropriate Assessment (AA) The process through which an assessment of the effects of a plan or project on European sites is undertaken. European sites make up the Natura 2000 network which comprise Special Protec�on Areas under the Birds Direc�ve, Special Areas of Conserva�on under the Habitats Direc�ve and Ramsar sites designated under the Ramsar Conven�on (collec�vely referred to as European sites). Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Architectural Conserva�on Areas are areas designated to preserve the character of places and townscapes which are of special architectural, historic, archaeological, ar�s�c, cultural, scien�fic, social or technical interest or that contribute to the apprecia�on of protected structures. B Biodiversity and Flora and Fauna Biodiversity is the variability among living organisms from all sources including inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aqua�c ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are a part. (United Na�ons Conven�on on Biological Diversity 1992). Flora is defined as all of the plants found in a given area. Fauna is defined as all of the animals found in a given area.549
- Biomass Bioenergy is the u�lisa�on of solar energy that has been bound up in biomass during the process of photosynthesis. The process of photosynthesis uses solar energy to combine carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with water and various nutrients from the soil to produce plant mater – biomass. Blue Economy Another name for the mari�me economy, the blue economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem (see ‘Mari�me Economy’). Blue Infrastructure Blue infrastructure usually relates to urban water infrastructure including water bodies and waterways such as rivers, lakes, streams, reservoirs, harbour areas, floodplains, riverbanks, wetlands and ponds. Sustainable drainage schemes (SuDS) can also be considered as blue infrastructure. Built Environment Refers to both architectural heritage and archaeological heritage. Bulky Goods Retailing Goods generally sold from retail warehouses where DIY goods or goods such as flatpack furniture are of such a size that they would normally be taken away by car as they would not be manageable to transport by foot, cycle or bus and/or large floor areas are required to display goods e.g. furniture in room sets; or where collec�ve purchase of goods would be bulky e.g. wallpaper or paint. C Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAMS) CFRAMS is a point-in-�me Na�onal programme carried out in consulta�on with local authori�es to iden�fy and map exis�ng and poten�al future flood hazard, and poten�al future flood risk in areas at poten�ally significant risk of flooding. As well as informing future flood protec�on measures and investment, the CFRAMS programme meets Ireland’s requirements under the EU Floods Direc�ve. Circular Economy The circular economy means preven�ng waste through keeping exis�ng materials and products in use for as long as possible through sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling. In this way, the life cycle of products is extended. Climate Action Climate ac�on means stepped-up efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to strengthen resilience and adapta�on to the impacts of climate change. Climate ac�on includes integra�ng climate change measures into na�onal, regional and local policies, strategies and plans, such as the development plan and local area plans.550
- Climate Action Plan 2023 (CAP23) The Climate Ac�on Plan 2023 is the Government’s second annual update to Ireland’s Climate Ac�on Plan 2019. It sets out how Ireland can accelerate the ac�ons that are required to respond to the climate crisis, pu�ng climate solu�ons at the centre of Ireland’s social and economic development. Climate Change Changes in the earth’s weather, including changes in temperature, wind paterns and rainfall, and global warming due to human emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. Comparison Retail Those goods that are required on an infrequent basis by individuals and households such as: • clothing, footwear and furniture; • furnishing and household equipment (excluding non-durable goods); • medical and pharmaceu�cal products, therapeu�c appliances and equipment; • educa�onal and recrea�on equipment and accessories, books, newspapers and magazines; • goods for personal care; and • goods not (elsewhere) classified. Convenience Retail Those goods that are required on a daily or weekly basis by individuals and households such as food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, tobacco and non-durable household goods. D Density The number of dwelling units provided on a given area of land, usually expressed in dwelling units per hectare. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is a department of the Government of Ireland with the responsibility to support the sustainable and efficient delivery of wellplanned homes, effec�ve local government and vibrant inclusive communi�es. It is led by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage who is assisted by two Ministers of State. Department of Transport This department of the Government is responsible for shaping the safe and sustainable development of transport to support economic growth and social progress. Development Boundary The development boundary of a setlement defines the extent of the urban area as defined in the relevant land-use plan. Development Contributions Charges or levies placed on developers rela�ng to the rela�ve cost of services and u�li�es which are provided by Clare County Council.551
- E Ecology The study of rela�onships between living organisms and between organisms and their environment (especially animal and plant communi�es), their energy flows and their interac�ons with their surroundings. Emissions Carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases or other noxious emissions which contribute to global warming. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Environmental Impact Assessment is a process which involves an assessment of the possible impact, either posi�ve or nega�ve, that a proposed project may have on the environment in terms of natural, social and economic impacts. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the possible environmental impacts before deciding whether to proceed with the project. A�er an EIA, the precau�onary and polluter pays principle may be applied to prevent, limit or require insurance coverage to a project based on its likely adverse impact. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The EPA is responsible for the protec�on of the environment and has responsibili�es for a wide range of licensing, enforcement, monitoring and assessment ac�vi�es associated with environmental protec�on. European Sites Designated European Sites are also known as the Natura 2000 network. They include Special Areas of Conserva�on (SAC) under the Habitats Direc�ve (1992), Special Protec�on Areas (SPA) under the Bird Direc�ve (1985) and RAMSAR sites designated under the RAMSAR Conven�on. These sites are collec�vely referred to as European Sites. F Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment is investment from abroad in the manufacturing and interna�onal services sector or a physical investment in the building of a factory in another country to acquire las�ng interest in enterprise outside of the economy of the investor. G Geology Science of the earth, including the composi�on, structure and origin of its rocks. Greenfield Site A piece of open land that has not been built on. Green Infrastructure Green Infrastructure is defined as a strategically planned network of high quality natural and semi-natural areas with other environmental features, which is designed and managed to552
- deliver a wide range of ecosystem services and protect biodiversity in both rural and urban se�ngs. Groundwater Protection Protec�on of an underground source of water (groundwater aquifer). Developments may be subject to special controls within defined areas above vulnerable aquifers or close to springs that provide public water supply. H Habitat Area in which an organism or group of organisms live. Housing Stock Houses that already exist. Housing Strategy A strategy document legally required to be produced and adopted by each County Council under Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). The Housing Strategy makes an assessment of housing demand and supply and examines issues of social and affordable housing in the County context. The Strategy makes recommenda�ons for changes to land useplanning policy, which must be incorporated into the Development Plan. Hydrology Science concerned with the occurrence and circula�on of water in all its phases and modes. I Infill Development Refers to development taking place on a vacant or undeveloped infill site between other exis�ng developments. Infrastructure Drainage, water supplies, sewage treatment plants, sewerage networks, ligh�ng, telephone lines, electricity supply, railways, roads, buildings, schools, community facili�es and recrea�onal facili�es. Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) Licence An Integrated Pollu�on Control Licence is granted by the EPA. It licences and regulates large/complex industrial and other processes with significant pollu�ng poten�al on the basis of Integrated Pollu�on Control. The Integrated Pollu�on Control approach to licensing dictates that only one licence will be issued to a facility to control all aspects of air, water, waste and noise pollu�on. Invasive Species Invasive species are non-na�ve species that have been introduced by human interven�on, outside their natural range and that has the ability to threaten our na�ve wildlife, cause damage to our environment, economy or human health.553
- Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) The Irish Avia�on Authority (IAA) is a commercial state-sponsored company which was established on 1 January 1994 to provide air naviga�on services in Irish-controlled airspace, and to regulate safety standards within the Irish civil avia�on industry. L Landscape Character Areas (LCA) Landscape Character Areas are units of the landscape that are geographically specific and have their own character and sense of place. Each LCA has its own dis�nc�ve character, based upon paterns of geology, landform, land use, cultural, historical and ecological features. Commonly, a landscape character area may be composed of a number of Landscape Character Types. For example, the Lough Graney LCA is composed of three LCTs – Forested upland valleys, loughside farmland and glacial valley. However, the setlement paterns, historical and cultural associa�ons of this area contribute to the dis�nc�ve character of this LCA. Landscape Character Types (LCT) Landscape Character Types (LCT) are dis�nct types of landscape that are rela�vely homogenous in character. They are generic in nature in that they may occur in different locali�es throughout the country. Nonetheless, where they do occur, they commonly share similar combina�ons of geology, topography, land cover, and historical land use. For example, limestone river valleys or blanket bog uplands are dis�nct landscape character types and are recognisable as such whether they occur in County Clare or in other coun�es. Local Area Plan (LAP) A Local Area Plan sets out a strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of a specific area within a local authority and for a �mescale as specified by the authority. The plan must consist of a writen statement and map(s), which set out the local authori�es’ objec�ves for the plan area. Low Carbon Economy A low carbon economy is simply an economy that causes low levels of Greenhouse gas emissions compared with today’s carbon-intensive economy. M Maritime Economy The mari�me economy is now o�en referred to as the ‘blue economy’ and covers all marketable ac�vi�es linked to the sea. The mari�me economy can be economic ac�vi�es that directly or indirectly take place in the sea including mari�me transport, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas explora�on and produc�on, fisheries, aquaculture etc. Masterplan A masterplan provides a long-term comprehensive vision for the development of a larger area such as a campus or district. It serves as a framework for decision-making and coordina�on and may include goals, strategies and guidelines for the area as well as iden�fying opportuni�es and challenges. A masterplan can help to iden�fy the best loca�on for par�cular uses such as residen�al, commercial or mixed use development as well as opportuni�es for open space and public ameni�es.554
- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) MAN(s) are large computer networks usually spanning a city, town or campus. They typically use wireless infrastructure or op�cal fibre connec�ons to link their sites. Mitigate To mi�gate is to make or become less severe or harsh. Mitigation Measures Mi�ga�on measures are measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and, as fully as possible, offset any significant adverse impacts on the environment of implemen�ng a human ac�on, be it a plan, programme or project. Mi�ga�on measures can be roughly divided into those that: avoid effects; reduce the magnitude or extent, probability and/or severity of effects; repair effects a�er they have occurred; and compensate for effects, balancing out nega�ve impacts with other posi�ve ones. Modal shift The process where people change their travel behaviour (usually between home and work) from a par�cular type of transport such a private car to another more sustainable form of travel such as walking, cycling or public transport. Monitoring Repe��ve and con�nued observa�on, measurement and evalua�on of environmental data to follow changes over a period of �me, to assess the efficiency of control measures. N National Monuments Service (NMS) The Na�onal Monuments Service is part of the Department of the Housing, Local Government and Heritage and plays a key role in the protec�on of our archaeological heritage. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) The Na�onal Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of the Department of the Housing, Local Government and Heritage and is charged with the conserva�on of a range of habitats and species in Ireland. National Planning Framework – Ireland 2040 Our Plan (NPF) 2018 The Na�onal Planning Framework is a planning framework for Ireland to guide development and investment over the coming years to 2040. The NPF aims to achieve balanced regional development and promote areas of cri�cal mass through a network of ci�es and towns iden�fied as Metropolitan Areas, Regional Growth Centres or Key Towns. National Transport Authority (NTA) The Na�onal Transport Authority is a statutory body with responsibility for strategic transport planning and policy development in Ireland including, for example, the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network.555
- Natura 2000 Network The network of designated European Sites, comprising Special Areas of Conserva�on and Special Protec�on Areas and RAMSAR sites, which are protected sites for habitats and species across the EU (see also ‘European Sites’). Natural Heritage Refers to habitats and species of flora and fauna. Natural Heritage Area (NHA) Natural Heritage Area means an area which is worthy of conserva�on for one or more species, communi�es, habitats, landforms or geological or geomorphological features, or for its diversity of natural atributes. Nature-based solutions (NBS) The Interna�onal Union for the Conserva�on of Nature (IUCN) defines Nature-based solu�ons as “ac�ons to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems, which address societal challenges [such as food security, climate change, water security, human health, disaster risk, social and economic development] effec�vely and adap�vely, while simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits.” Nature-based solu�ons include the use of SuDS, permeable surfacing and green roofs. O Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) The OPR is an independent public body with an overall purpose of ensuring that planning authori�es and An Bord Pleanála deliver planning func�ons of high quality and standards that benefit all. The OPR is responsible for evalua�ng and assessing local authority development and local area plans, to ensure that the plan provides for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. Office of Public Works (OPW) The core services offered by the OPW are property management, architectural and engineering services, heritage services, project management and procurement services. P Placemaking Placemaking is the process of crea�ng quality places that people want to live, work, play and learn in. It’s about strengthening the connec�ons – physical, social, economic and cultural – between people and the places they share. Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. The basic star�ng point for the modern planning code is the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. It forms the basis for the Irish planning code, se�ng out the detail of regional economic and spa�al strategies, development plans and local area plans as well as the basic framework of the development management and consent system. Amongst other things, it provides the statutory basis for protec�ng our natural and architectural heritage, the carrying out of Environmental Impact Statements and the provision of social and affordable housing.556
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