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County Donegal Development Plan 2024–2030 (As Varied)
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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- County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 388 Appendix B: Map 9.2.1 Wind Energy Sieve Mapping Analysis Ref Brief Description of Spatial Data Image of Spatial Data Layer 22 Specialist ecological consultants advised that it would be good practice to define specific, tailored buffer zones around all of the Natura 2000 sites within the County and adjoining authorities inclusive of trans-boundary sites. Each buffer has been identified having regard to the qualifying interests of the (pertaining) Natura site and the characteristics of the adjoining grounds and their importance for the designated area in terms of habitat and species. This image illustrates the extent of the buffers of Northern Ireland SACs that fall within the jurisdiction of Donegal County Council.
- County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 389 Appendix B: Map 9.2.1 Wind Energy Sieve Mapping Analysis Ref Brief Description of Spatial Data Image of Spatial Data Layer 23 Specialist ecological consultants advised that it would be good practice to define specific, tailored buffer zones around all of the Natura 2000 sites within the County and adjoining authorities inclusive of trans-boundary sites. Each buffer has been identified having regard to the qualifying interests of the (pertaining) Natura site and the characteristics of the adjoining grounds and their importance for the designated area in terms of habitat and species. This image illustrates the extent of SPA buffers within the Republic of Ireland.
- County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 390 Appendix B: Map 9.2.1 Wind Energy Sieve Mapping Analysis Ref Brief Description of Spatial Data Image of Spatial Data Layer 24 Specialist ecological consultants advised that it would be good practice to define specific, tailored buffer zones around all of the Natura 2000 sites within the County and adjoining authorities inclusive of trans-boundary sites. Each buffer has been identified having regard to the qualifying interests of the (pertaining) Natura site and the characteristics of the adjoining grounds and their importance for the designated area in terms of habitat and species. This image illustrates the extent of the buffers of Northern Ireland SPAs that fall within the jurisdiction of Donegal County Council.
- County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 391 Appendix B: Map 9.2.1 Wind Energy Sieve Mapping Analysis Ref Brief Description of Spatial Data Image of Spatial Data Layer 25 County Geological Sites (CGS) have been identified in the Geological Heritage Audit of Donegal, 2019 (prepared By Geological Survey Ireland and supported by the Heritage Council and Donegal County Council). The Audit identifies a total of 102 CGS, 22 of which have been recommended as NHAs. The CGSs identified are the most important geological sites in the County, and some are identified as having national importance.
- County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 392 Appendix B: Map 9.2.1 Wind Energy Sieve Mapping Analysis
- County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 393 Appendix C Section 28 Statement Appendix C: Section 28 Statement Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (As Amended) requires the appending of a statement to the Plan to include information which demonstrates: 1. How the Planning Authority has implemented the policies and objectives of the Minister contained in Guidelines issued to the Planning Authorities by the Minister regarding any of their functions under the Planning and Development Acts when considering their application to the area, or part of the area, of the Development Plan and the Development Plan, or; 2. If applicable, that the Planning Authority has formed the opinion that it is not possible, because of the nature and characteristics of the area or part of the area of the Development Plan, to implement certain policies and objectives of the Minister contained in the Guidelines when considering the application of those policies in the area or part of the area of the Development Plan and shall give reasons for the forming of the opinion and why the policies and objectives of the Minister have not been so implemented. The table below addresses these requirements. Guidelines Comment on Implementation Development Plan Guidelines for Planning Authorities, June 2022 The Plan has been prepared having full regard to the key elements of the Guidelines. In particular, careful attention was paid to aligning the Plan in terms of: the Core Strategy (refer to the Settlement Strategy, overall housing allocations, and recognition at the national and regional level of Letterkenny as a Regional Centre; Sustainable development and regeneration (refer in particular Chap. 3 Core Strategy, Chap. 4 Climate Change, Chap. 5 Towns and Villages, Chap. 6.2 Urban Housing, and Chap. 7 Economic Development); Climate change (refer Chap. 3 Core Strategy, Chap. 4 Climate Change, Chap 9 Natural Resources Development, and Chap. 11.1 Biodiversity); Heritage and landscape (refer Chap 11 Natural and Built Heritage). Sustainable Rural Housing Development Guidelines, April 2005 Having regard to the more up-to-date strategic rural housing guidance contained in the NPF, the Plan (refer Chap. 6.3: ‘Rural Housing’ was prepared to align with the provisions of the national document. Retail Planning Guidelines, April 2012 The retail policies contained in Chap. 7.6 are generally in line with the key elements of the generic policy framework set out in the Guidelines in terms of, inter alia: preserving the vitality and viability of centres; proportionality of development to settlements in the context of the Core Strategy; and the requirement for retail impact assessment where justified. Childcare Facilities Guidelines, June 2001 Chapter 12.2: ‘Childcare’ has been prepared having regard to the Guidelines in relation to the optimum location for new childcare facilities to facilitate localised provision, accessibility and sustainable development (Policy CC-P-3 refers). Wind Energy Development Guidelines, 2006; & Interim Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Statutory Chapter 9: ‘Natural Resources Development’ is generally consistent with the broad support for renewable energy development contained in these Guidelines. The first paragraphs also note the additional
- County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 394 Appendix C Section 28 Statement Guidelines Comment on Implementation Plans, Renewable Energy and Climate Change, 2017. national policy context as contained in NSO8 and NPO55 of the NPF. Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas-Guidelines for Planning Authorities, May 2009 and; Best Practice Urban Design Manual, May 2009 Addressed in general terms (refer Policy UB-P-7, inclusive of footnote). Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments, July 2022 Addressed in general terms (refer Policy UB-P-7, inclusive of footnote). The Planning System and Flood Risk Management- Guidelines to Planning Authorities, November 2009 Chapter 8.4: ‘Flooding’ has been prepared having full regard to the guidelines. A Strategic Flood Risk Assessment was prepared by specialist consultants. The SFRA has had a significant ‘precautionary’ influence on the three Area Plans and Settlement Frameworks contained in the Plan. The precautionary approach is also reflected in the general policy framework contained in Objective F-O-1 and policies F-P-1 to F-P-4. The Provision of Schools and the Planning System- Code of Practice for Planning Authorities Chapter 13.3: ‘Primary, Post-Primary and Third Level Education’ directly references these Guidelines and includes policies arising (refer Policies CC-P-1, CC-P-2, CC-P-4 and CC-P-5). Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines, January 2012 A key policy matter contained in these Guidelines of particular significance for Donegal is that of the general presumption against the formation of new accesses, or the intensification of existing accesses, on lands adjoining National Roads to which speed limits greater than 60 kmh apply (as contained in Section 2.5 of the Guidelines). The relevant Plan policy is Policy T-P-12 that provides for possible derogation for the development of one-off rural houses impacting on the National Secondary Road within the section of the N56 National Secondary Road between the Five Points Junction (Killybegs) and the Mountain Top Letterkenny. (T-P-12 policy is the subject of Draft Ministerial Direction to delete some of the policy and amend policy - for more information refer to www.donegaldevplan.ie or consult.donegal.ie. ) Quarries and Ancillary Activities, 2004 Chapter 9.2: ‘Extractive Industries’ has been prepared having regard to the Guidelines. Refer in particular to Policy EX-P-2. Strategic Environmental Assessment Guidelines for Regional Assemblies and Planning Authorities, 2022 Section 1.2 of the Environmental Report notes the requirement for adherence to these Guidelines and e.g. confirms adherence to the key steps in the SEA process inclusive of scoping. The Authority would
- County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 395 Appendix C Section 28 Statement Guidelines Comment on Implementation emphasise that significant resources have been devoted to the preparation of the Environmental Report. Nature-based Solutions to the Management of Rainwater and Surface Water Runoff in Urban Areas Water Sensitive Urban Design Best Practice Interim Guidance Document Due regard given. Refer Policy F-P-2 in Section 8.4: ‘Flooding.
- County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) 396 Appendix C Section 28 Statement
- County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (As Varied) • Part B: Area Plans • Part C: Settlement Frameworks
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