County Donegal Development Plan 2024–2030 (As Varied)

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   County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 294 Chapter 16 Technical Standards Chapter 16 – Technical Standards Policy TS-P-1 To require compliance with the following technical standards, where applicable, in addition to all other relevant policy provisions of this Plan and relevant Governmental guidance and standards. Telecommunications Infrastructure Development proposals for multiple residential developments shall provide open access fibre connections and vendor neutral ducting throughout the development. All ducting (public and private) shall be designed and installed in accordance with ‘Recommendations for Underground Telecommunications Cable Works - For Road, Commercial and Residential Schemes’. Bonds In the case of developments comprising 2 or more houses, developers shall be required to give adequate security by way of a cash deposit or bond to ensure satisfactory completion and maintenance of development, including maintenance until taken in charge, in circumstances where the development satisfies the Council’s policy on Takeover of Private Housing Estates. Where the development satisfies the Council’s policy in respect of Takeover but the residents/developer have made alternative suitable arrangements for maintenance, such as a Management company, then the security may be released. A condition shall be imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 34(4)(g) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). The amount of the security will be calculated on the basis of €5000 per house within a development that contains no mechanical/electrical equipment. In instances where the development contains mechanical/electrical equipment the security shall be €15,000 per house. The developer will be required to provide “as constructed” drawings, CCTV survey, a written report and written certification that infrastructural services have been completed to the required standards before the security is released. Transport All Public Roads Requirement for Traffic and Transport Statement Certain development proposals will generate significant trips either by car, commercial vehicle, cycling, walking or public transport, with potentially serious implications for the local road network, this could in some circumstances necessitate changes to the road/junction layout and capacity in order to address road safety concerns and maintain a satisfactory level of service for road users. In these circumstances a traffic and transport assessment (TTA) may be required to fully address the implications arising and assist the evaluation of the planning application. Planning applications requiring an access on to a public road and generating significant additional traffic must be

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   County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 295 Chapter 16 Technical Standards accompanied by a completed Transport and Traffic Statement, i.e. TTS 1 and a TTS 2. These will not normally be required in the case of an application for a single dwelling. The Traffic and Transportation Assessment should be an impartial description of the impacts of proposed development and should outline both positive and negative aspects. The scope of which must be agreed with the Councils Road’s Engineers and relevant Guidance documents. Requirement for Safety Audit In certain instances a road safety audit may be required to better inform that assessment of the safety implications of the proposed development and to aid the identification of appropriate measures required to maintain safety standards. Safety audits may only be carried out by safety audit teams, the members of which have been approved by the TII/Local authority. What to safety Audit:  Road safety audits are mandatory for all planning applications on National Roads (TII Publication GE-STY-01024; TIIHD19).  On Local roads Safety Audits are mandatory for applications in excess of 50 dwellings or other developments of similar traffic types and/or volumes or as deemed necessary by Donegal County Council in the interests of traffic safety.  On developments where TII Publications standards may be difficult to achieve, the applicant may submit alternatives supported by a feasibility stage safety audit for consideration. When to Safety Audit:  Feasibility stage (F) – a comparative assessment of options.  Stage 1 – Completion of preliminary design.  Stage 2 – completion of detailed design.  Stage 1/2 - Combined for minor schemes.  Stage 3 – Completion of construction/prior to open to traffic. For developments affecting the national road network it is a policy of the Council to require the provision of Traffic and Transport Assessments in accordance with the requirements of the ‘TII Traffic & Transport Assessment Guidelines (2014)’ (refer to ‘Requirement for Safety Audit’, Chapter 16, ‘Technical Standards’).’ For developments affecting the national road network, a Traffic and Transport Assessment will be required in accordance with the requirements of the ‘TII Traffic & Transport Assessment Guidelines (2014)’ as set out below: Table 16.1: Advisory Thresholds for Traffic and Transport Assessment Where National Roads are Affected Vehicle Movements 100 trips in / out combined in the peak hours for the proposed development Development traffic exceeds 10% of turning movements at junctions with and on National Roads. Development traffic exceeds 5% of turning movements at junctions with National Roads if location has potential to become congested or sensitive.

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   County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 296 Chapter 16 Technical Standards Size Retail 1,000m2 Gross Floor Area. Leisure facilities including hotels, conference centres and cinemas. 1,000m2 Gross Floor Area. Business 2,500m2 Gross Floor Area. Industry 5,000m2 Gross Floor Area. Distribution and warehousing 10,000m2 Gross Floor Area. Hospitals and education facilities 2,500m2 Gross Floor Area. Stadia 1,500 person capacity. Community Facilities including places of worship, community centres. 1,000m2 Gross Floor Area. Housing 50 dwellings within urban areas with a population less than 30,000. 100 dwellings within urban areas with a population equal to or greater than 30,000. Parking Provided 100 on-site parking spaces. Table 16.2: Sub-threshold Criteria for Traffic and Transport Assessment Vehicle Movements The character and total number of trips in / out combined per day are such that as to cause concern. Location The site is not consistent with national guidance or local plan policy or accessibility criteria contained in the Development Plan. Other Considerations The development is part of incremental development that will have significant transport implications. The development may generate traffic at peak times in a heavily trafficked/ congested area or near a junction with a main traffic route. The development may generate traffic, particularly heavy vehicles in a residential area. There are concerns over the development’s potential effects on road safety. The development is in a tourist area with the potential to cause congestion. The planning authority considers that the proposal will result in a material change in trips patterns or raise other significant transport implications.

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    County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 297 Chapter 16 Technical Standards Roadside Boundaries in Rural Areas  The line of existing roadside boundaries in rural areas should be retained, where possible, particularly along scenic roads, subject to traffic safety considerations, whereby setback may be required. The setback area shall be soiled to a height no higher than 100mm above the level of the adjacent carriageway and shall be seeded with grass.  All roadside boundaries to be maintained by landowner to ensure vision line requirements are preserved. (low Level Planting to ensure visibility).  Roadside boundary in rural areas shall be setback to the minimum distance specified in Table 16.1 below to facilitate the entrance. Table 16.3: Roadside Boundaries in Rural Areas ROAD TYPE MINIMUM SETBACK FROM CENTRE LINE OF ROAD National Secondary Road 10.0m National Primary Road 12.0m Regional 6.5m County Road 5.0m Should the existing roadside ownership boundary be further back than the setback identified in the table above, then that boundary shall be retained. Should the existing adjacent roadside development boundary setback be less than that stated in the table above, the Council shall decide the minimum setback. Reference should also be made to Building a House in Rural Donegal A Location Siting and Design Guide (refer to the councils website) where it refers to boundary treatment/entrance and access. Entrance Details  Entrance details for residential properties shall be laid out in accordance with Table 16.1 and Figure 21.1, Entrance Details and Residential Properties.

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