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Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028 – Volume 1: Written Statement (as varied by Variations Nos. 1–11)
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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- Quality Housing and Sustainable Neighbourhoods | Chapter 5 161 and public transport. In addition to new school development, the Council will support and encourage the appropriate development and/or redevelopment of existing schools within the city, including encouraging multi-campus development that will enhance existing facilities, including on-site sports facilities. The Plan also seeks to respond to a number of trends in the higher education sector, including the masterplanning, co-location and amalgamation of educational infrastructure which creates potential for former educational lands to be redeveloped for other purposes; the growth of the adult/ further education sector due to increased government resourcing; and the increasing role of Education and Training Boards in the forward planning of educational infrastructure. The Council specifically recognises the importance of public and private 3rd level education and training institutions to our city - including Trinity College, University College Dublin, Dublin City University, Dublin Institute of Technology / Technological University Dublin, Griffith College, Dublin Business School, National College of Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons and the National College of Art and Design – and support their need for development, expansion and consolidation in line with national policy. It is the Policy of Dublin City Council: QHSN53 Education Provision (i) To support the provision of new schools and the expansion of existing school facilities having regard to the requirements of the DES. (ii) To protect and retain the entire curtilage of school sites, including buildings, play areas, pitches and green areas, that may be required for the expansion of school facilities in the future, unless the Council has determined in agreement with the Department of Education that the use of the site for school provision is no longer required. (iii) To support the ongoing development and provision of third level education, further education and lifelong learning in the city. QHSN54 Shared Use of Educational Facilities (i) To encourage the co-location of schools/education facilities as part of education campuses and with other community uses to create community hubs. (ii) To support the shared use of school or college grounds and facilities with the local community, outside of core hours, anchoring such uses within the wider community.
- Quality Housing and Sustainable Neighbourhoods | Chapter 5 162 It is an Objective of Dublin City Council: QHSNO17 Assess Need for New or Expanded Educational Facilities (i) To continue to work with the Department of Education and Skills on the educational needs of the city through a Joint Working Group in order to assess the need for new or expanded educational facilities and to progress school projects in line with population growth in locations served by public transport and walking / cycling networks. (ii) To work with the Department of Further and Higher Education and the City of Dublin Education and Training Board in relation to the identification of suitable sites for new and extended education facilities. QHSNO18 The Provision of Schools and the Planning System: A Code of Practice for Planning Authorities (2008) To seek to reserve lands for educational purposes, including the development of multi-campus arrangements where appropriate, in locations close to the areas of greatest residential expansion or greatest amount of unmet demand for school places and in close proximity to adjacent community facilities so that the benefits of co-location and possibility of sharing facilities can be maximised in accordance with The Provision of Schools and the Planning System: A Code of Practice for Planning Authorities (2008). Childcare Facilities The provision of good quality and fit-for-purpose neighbourhood-based and local childcare services are central to providing for sustainable communities. The government’s Childcare Facilities: Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2001) and Circular on Childcare Facilities (2016) provide a policy framework to guide local authorities on the provision of childcare facilities in suitable locations including residential areas, employment nodes, large educational establishments, district and neighbourhood centres and in locations convenient to public transport networks. This guidance also recommends the provision of one childcare facility per 75 no. residential units with a pro-rata increase for residential developments in excess of this size threshold. The provision of childcare facilities within new and existing residential areas shall have regard to the capacity and geographical distribution of established childcare facilities in the locality and the emerging demographic profile of the area. Flexibility on lower provision will only be provided on the basis of an evidence-based demographic and locational justification (see Section 15.8.4 of Chapter 15: Development Standards). It is important also to ensure that pre-school facilities are protected from excessive air pollution. Applications for pre-school facilities located within or adjacent to areas identified
- Quality Housing and Sustainable Neighbourhoods | Chapter 5 163 as experiencing high levels of air pollution must include mitigation measures as part of their design. Locating outdoor play areas adjacent to busy junctions/roads should be avoided. The Council will continue to work with the Dublin City Childcare Committee and the newly established childcare planning function within the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth through the forward planning and development management processes in order to support the government’s objective to provide for sufficient high quality and affordable childcare services. It is the Policy of Dublin City Council: QHSN55 Childcare Facilities To facilitate the provision of appropriately designed and sized fit-for-purpose affordable childcare facilities as an integral part of proposals for new residential and mixed-use developments, subject to an analysis of demographic and geographic need undertaken by the applicant in consultation with the Dublin City Council Childcare Committee, in order to ensure that their provision and location is in keeping with areas of population and employment growth. It is an Objective of Dublin City Council: QHSNO19 Pre-School Facilities To ensure that pre-school facilities are appropriately sited and protected from air pollution. Where an application is made within or proximate to locations experiencing high levels of pollution, the application must adequately address the impact through design and repositioning, and provide a suitable, attractive, protected outdoor environment before permission can be considered. Children’s Play National policy encourages the continued provision and enhancement of facilities and amenities for children and young people. The Dublin City Play Strategy ‘Pollinating Play!’ 2020 – 2025 advocates for a child-friendly and playful city where all children and young people (ages 0-18) can enjoy and fully exercise their right to play and have child friendly physical activity. This would include access to playgrounds, youth focused spaces and opportunities for play friendly neighbourhoods and public realm. The development plan will support the creation of effective, fit-for-purpose and well-designed city play infrastructure that caters to a variety of needs and age groups in line with wider Council policy. Further policy regarding play, sports and recreational facilities
- Quality Housing and Sustainable Neighbourhoods | Chapter 5 164 is set out in Chapter 10: Green Infrastructure and Recreation and Chapter 15: Development Standards. Other Community Infrastructure A range of community facilities and infrastructure will be essential to support sustainable neighbourhoods and communities throughout the city, especially in newly emerging or developing areas. The delivery and sustainable funding of such infrastructure will be a key focus of the City Council with consideration of innovative mechanisms including strategic partnerships with the private sector, as well as government and state agencies, and implementation through the development management process. The development of appropriate neighbourhood centres to include retail, retail services and facilities such as financial institutions and post offices also plays an important role in providing adequate facilities to local communities and neighbourhoods as set out in Chapter 7: The City Centre and Urban Villages. Cultural facilities also play an integral role in the creation of sustainable neighbourhoods (see Chapter 12: Culture). Places of Worship / Graveyards The Council recognise the need for a range of religious facilities as an important component of community infrastructure. Places of worship often provide a community resource through which the residents of a neighbourhood can gain information, education, medical or welfare assistance and social contact. Libraries The Dublin City Library Development Plan ‘Libraries Unlimited: A Strategic Direction for Dublin City Libraries 2019-2023’ recognises the pivotal role of public libraries across the city in enabling the Council to deliver information and services in support its citizens, visitors and workers. The Council currently operate 23 no. library branches across the city and as the role of the library service continues to evolve and develop, it will be important that they continue to meet the needs to local communities. The Council will continue to support the development and enhancement of library facilities in the city.
- Quality Housing and Sustainable Neighbourhoods | Chapter 5 165 It is the Policy of Dublin City Council: QHSN56 Places of Worship and Multi-faith Facilities To support and facilitate the development of places of worship and multi-faith facilities at suitable locations within the city and to liaise and work with all stakeholders where buildings are no longer required to find suitable, appropriate new uses and to retain existing community facilities where feasible. To ensure that new regeneration areas respond to the need for the provision of new faith facilities as part of their masterplans/Local Area Plans/SDZs where such need is identified. QHSN57 Burial Grounds To facilitate the development of new or extended burial grounds, including green cemeteries, eco-burial grounds, crematoria, and columbarium walls having consideration for the burial preferences of multi-faith and non-religious communities, at suitable locations in the city, subject to appropriate safeguards with regard to minimising environmental impacts. QHSN58 Culture in Regeneration To recognise culture as an important mechanism in regeneration, with the potential to act as a catalyst for integration, community development and civic engagement. QHSN59 City’s Library Service To continue to develop and improve the city’s library service to meet the needs of local communities by supporting the implementation of the Libraries Unlimited: A Strategic Direction for Dublin City Libraries 2019-2023. QHSN60 Community Facilities To support the development, improvement and provision of a wide range of socially inclusive, multi-functional and diverse community facilities throughout the city where required and to engage with community and corporate stakeholders in the provision of same. It is an Objective of Dublin City Council: QHSNO20 Corpus Christi Parochial Hall, Drumcondra To protect and retain the Corpus Christi Parochial Hall as an important and necessary community amenity in Drumcondra.
- Quality Housing and Sustainable Neighbourhoods | Chapter 5 166 It is an Objective of Dublin City Council: QHSNO21 Ballymun Library To undertake a feasibility study for Ballymun library on its possible relocation within Ballymun Town Centre.
- Quality Housing and Sustainable Neighbourhoods | Chapter 5 167 Picture by Sam McLoughlin (Overall Winner), North Bay Educate Together National School
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- City Economy and Enterprise | Chapter 6 169 Chapter 6: City Economy and Enterprise
- City Economy and Enterprise | Chapter 6 170 6.1 Introduction Ireland’s Internationally Competitive Capital Dublin is an international city and gateway to the European Union for many businesses. The city region contributes significantly to the Ireland’s economy and is a major economic driver for the country. Dublin is seen as an attractive place to work and invest and is home to some of the most influential multinational corporations, with substantial clusters in technology and finance. The city has particular importance as an IT hub (9 out of the top 10 global tech companies are located in Dublin) and is also a centre of emerging as well as established multinationals with a thriving start-up scene. Dublin’s economy is predominately a services based economy with that sector accounting for c.82% of the total activity while manufacturing and construction combined account for c.19%. As the State’s capital, Dublin performs a significant economic, administrative and cultural role. Dublin is also one of the leading research, development and innovation locations in the world and has a young and well educated population and a large number of universities, institutes and research centres. Economic Profile of Dublin City The population of Dublin City has steadily increased during the last quarter century. From 1991 to 2016, the population of Dublin City as increased by 75,321 persons (14%) from 479,233 to 554,554. The 2016 Census results indicated that Dublin is a diverse city which has attracted people to move here from abroad. In 2016, the total number of non-Irish people was 17% of the usually resident population. The city is also characterised by a relatively high proportion of young adults between 20–39 years of age (38.6% compared with 27.8% for the state as a whole). There is also a relatively high proportion of the population in the working age cohorts of 25-64 years of age (58.7% compared with 53.4% for the state). Dublin City is an important place of employment for people who do not live in the city. According to Census Place of Work data (POWCAR), in 2016 there were 256,634 resident workers and 319,092 jobs in Dublin City which means that approximately 19.5% of jobs belonged to non-city residents. This pattern is clearly shown in Figure 6-1 which maps the origin of daytime workers in key centres in Ireland.
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