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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.
Dublin City Council · 2022–2028 · 696 pages
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- Land-use Zoning | Chapter 14 551 In either scenario A or B, it is a requirement that for sites larger than 1ha that a masterplan is provided. The masterplan must set out the vision for the lands and demonstrate that a minimum of 25% of the overall development site/lands is retained for open space and/or community and social facilities. This requirement need not apply if the footprint of existing buildings to be retained on the site exceeds 50% of the total site area. The 25% public open space shall not be split up, unless site characteristics dictate otherwise, and shall comprise mainly of soft landscaping suitable for recreational and amenity purposes and should contribute to, and create linkages with, the strategic green network. Development proposals must incorporate landscape features that contribute to the open character of the lands and ensure that public use, including the provision of sporting and recreational facilities which would be available predominantly for the community, are facilitated. Where there is an existing sports pitch or sports facility on the Z15 lands subject to redevelopment, commensurate sporting/recreational infrastructure will be required to be provided and retained for community use where appropriate as part of any new development (see also Chapter 10: Green Infrastructure and Recreation, Policy GI49). Z15 – Permissible Uses Assisted living/retirement home, buildings for the health, safety and welfare of the public, café/ tearoom (associated with the primary use), cemetery, childcare facility, club house and associated sports facilities, community facility, cultural/recreational building and uses, education, medical and related consultants, open space, place of public worship, primary health care centre, public service installation, residential institution (and ancillary residential accommodation for staff), sports facility and recreational uses. Z15 – Open for Consideration Uses Allotments, car park ancillary to main use, civic and amenity/recycling centre, conference centre (associated with the primary use), crematorium, craft centre/ craft shop (associated with the primary use), municipal golf course, residential (only in accordance with the highly exceptional circumstances set out above), restaurant, shop (local), student accommodation (associated with the primary institutional use), training centre (associated with the primary use), veterinary surgery. 14.8 Vacant Site Levy The Urban Regeneration and Housing Act, 2015, (as amended) made provision for a vacant site levy to incentivise the development of vacant and under-utilised sites in urban areas for housing and regeneration purposes. The Act enables local authorities to provide a specific objective in their development plan for the development and re-use of vacant sites in specific locations within urban areas where it is considered beneficial towards securing the
- Land-use Zoning | Chapter 14 552 objectives of the core strategy. The Act sets out two broad categories of vacant land that the levy may apply to: ▪ Lands zoned solely or primarily for residential purposes in accordance with Section 10 (2)(a) of The Act. ▪ Lands identified with the objective of development and renewal of areas in need of regeneration in accordance with Section 10(2) (h) of The Act. For the purposes of the Act and the implementation of provisions relating to the vacant site levy, the following comprise lands which are zoned solely or primarily for residential purposes in accordance with Section 10 (2)(a) of The Act: ▪ Z1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods - To protect, provide and improve residential amenities. ▪ Z2 Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas) - To protect and/or improve the amenities of residential conservation areas. ▪ Z8 Georgian Conservation Areas - To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective. ▪ Z10 Inner Suburban and Inner City Sustainable Mixed-Uses - To consolidate and facilitate the development of inner city and inner suburban sites for mixed-uses. ▪ Z12 Institutional Land (Future Development Potential) - To ensure existing environmental amenities are protected in the predominantly residential future use of these lands. ▪ Residential lands identified in the city’s SDRAs (Z14 zones: To seek the social, economic and physical development and/or regeneration of an area with mixed-use, of which residential would be the predominant use) as these lands are the crucial redevelopment and regeneration areas in the city - see also Chapter 13: Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas and also SDZ Planning Schemes and LAPs where relevant. Section 10(2)(h) of The Act provides that a development plan shall include objectives for the development and renewal of areas, that are in need of regeneration, in order to prevent: adverse effects on existing amenities in such areas, in particular, as a result of the ruinous or neglected condition of any land; urban blight and decay; anti-social behaviour, or; a shortage of habitable houses or of land suitable for residential use or a mixture of residential and other uses. In accordance with Section 10(2)(h) of The Act, and for the purpose of implementation of the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015 (as amended), the following land-use zoning objectives are identified as they may contain lands in need of regeneration/renewal: ▪ Z3 Neighbourhood Centres - To provide for and improve neighbourhood facilities.
- Land-use Zoning | Chapter 14 553 ▪ Z4 Key Urban Villages and Urban Villages - To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities. ▪ Z5 City Centre - To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce, strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity. ▪ Z6 Employment/Enterprise - To provide for the creation and protection of enterprise and facilitate opportunities for employment creation. ▪ Z7 Employment (Heavy) - To provide for the protection and creation of industrial uses, and facilitate opportunities for employment creation including Port Related Activities.
- Development Standards | Chapter 15 554 Chapter 15: Development Standards
- Development Standards | Chapter 15 555 15.1 Introduction This chapter of the plan sets out the standards and criteria to be considered in in the development management process so that development proposals can be assessed both in terms of how they contribute to the achievement of the core strategy and related policies and objectives. The guidance and principles set out are intended as a guide to prospective applicants as to how new development should stimulate responsive and innovate design in the city. Advice is also set out regarding specific land use types and developments. As set out in Chapter 4: Shape and Structure of the City, the philosophy of Dublin City Council is to develop a planning approach that values urbanism and the creation of vibrant, safe, comfortable and attractive urban places where people want to live, work, meet and enjoy their leisure time. The City Council will expect applicants to demonstrate a comprehensive and integrated approach to design of all development. The guidance in this chapter has been informed by the National Planning Framework 2040 and the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly – Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (2019-2031). The NPF and RSES encourage and support the densification of existing urban areas and promote the use of performance based criteria in the assessment of developments to achieve well designed and high quality outcomes. NPO 6, 13 and 35 and RPO 4.3 and 5.4 specifically encourage the rejuvenation of urban areas reutilising existing buildings and brownfield sites for increased heights and densities subject to compliance with a series of qualitative assessments. These objectives, together with the Specific Planning Policy Requirements as set out in Section 28 Guidelines, including the Urban Development and Building Height Guidelines (2018) and the Sustainable Urban Housing; Design Standards for New Apartments, Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2020) have informed the development management guidelines as set out in this chapter. 15.2 Planning Process and Documentation 15.2.1 Legislative Context Development management is an integral part of the planning process. Applicants are encouraged to consult the development plan and other guidelines set out herein to ascertain the requirements for development proposals. Part III of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, sets out the legislative context for the control of development and the planning application process with reference to Part 4 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, in respect of the requirements for planning applications. In accordance with the relevant legislation, this chapter of the development plan will provide further guidance and specific requirements in respect of the necessary components to be submitted and considered as part of a planning application.
- Development Standards | Chapter 15 556 15.2.2 Section 247 Pre Planning Consultation Applicants are advised to engage in Pre Application Consultation with the Planning Department prior to the lodgement of significant planning applications as provided for in Section 247 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). This process provides for an opportunity for the planning authority to consider the development in principle and advise the applicant of relevant policies and objectives to influence its design having regard to the key objectives of the development plan in order to ensure the delivery of high quality schemes. 15.2.3 Planning Application Documentation - Planning Thresholds The planning application process involves the assessment of a range of different factors including architectural design, landscape, ecology and the environment, services and drainage, visual impact, conservation, transportation and microclimate including daylight and sunlight access, noise and wind. Planning applications should be supported by the necessary analysis and documentation to demonstrate the proposed design and rational for a scheme. To assist in the planning application preparation, Table 15-1 sets out the development thresholds for some of the documentation related to specific planning applications. Applicants are advised to consult this table at an early stage in the planning application process.
- Development Standards | Chapter 15 557 Table 15-1: Thresholds for Planning Applications Reports Residential Threshold Commercial Threshold Other Architectural Design Report 50 or more residential units Site Specific Circumstances Housing Quality Assessment All residential developments N/A Landscape Design Report 30 or more residential units 1,000 sq. m. or more Planning Report 30 or more residential units 1,000 sq. m. or more Daylight and Sunlight Assessment All apartment developments Site Specific Circumstances* Community and Social Audit 50 or more residential units Any Development Comprising of Community or Social Infrastructure**. Lifecycle Report All apartment developments Community Safety Strategy 100 residential units Operational Management Statement 30 or more residential units Hotel, Aparthotel Traffic and Transport Assessment 50 or more residential units Any development with construction of new roads, any project which materially affects vulnerable road users, amendments to existing roads or generating significant road movements. Mobility Management Plan/ Travel Plan 20 or more residential units Over 100 Employees Any development with zero / reduced car parking. School campuses and large childcare services.
- Development Standards | Chapter 15 558 Reports Residential Threshold Commercial Threshold Other Road Safety Audit Any development with construction of new roads, any project which materially affects vulnerable road users, amendments to existing roads or generating significant road movements. Service Delivery and Access Strategy All Mews/Backland Dwellings *****Site specific circumstances Student Accommodation, Hotel, Aparthotel Engineering Services Report (Civil and Structural) 30 or more residential units 1,000 sq. m. or more Construction Management Plan 30 or more residential units 1,000 sq. m. or more Construction Demolition Waste Management Plan 30 or more residential units 1,000 sq. m. or more Operational Waste Management Plan 30 or more residential units 1,000 sq. m. or more Basement Impact Assessment All developments which include basement levels. Climate Action and Energy Statement (including District Heating) 30 or more residential units 1,000 sq. m. or more Surface Water Management Plan – see Appendix 13 2 or more residential units 100 sq. m. Noise Assessment Any noise generating use and or any development within designated noise zones as indicated on development plan zoning maps.
- Development Standards | Chapter 15 559 Reports Residential Threshold Commercial Threshold Other Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment Any developments within a Flood Risk Zones A and B. Site Investigation Report All developments on sites that comprise of contaminated lands and/ or where basement is proposed. Conservation Report Any development relating to a protected structure, within the curtilage of a protected structure, and / or effecting or within the curtilage of a protected monument. Developments within an ACA may require report depending on the scale of development proposed. Retail Impact Statement Retail development *** of 2,000 sq. m (net comparison floorspace) and 1,500 sq. m. (net convenience floorspace) outside of the city centre and KUV’s. Ecological Impact Assessment All developments that are located within or adjacent to any sensitive habitat, on sites that could contain protected species or in a quality landscape environment.
- Development Standards | Chapter 15 560 Reports Residential Threshold Commercial Threshold Other Appropriate Assessment Screening and NIS An Appropriate Assessment Screening is required for all developments. A stage 2 (Natura Impact Statement) is required where significant effects on the environment are likely either alone or in combination with any other project. Environmental Impact Assessment All developments within the threshold set out in Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended or any development that has a significant impact on the environment. Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, Microclimate Assessment, Telecommunications Report – see Appendix 3 Site Specific Circumstances**** Site Specific Circumstances**** Notes: *Daylight / Sunlight Assessment required for site specific circumstances to demonstrate potential impact on surrounding properties – See Appendix 16 for further guidance. **Community and Social Infrastructure include School’s, Crèche’s, Community Centre, Places of Worship, Public Parks, Library’s or any publicly accessible state owned building. ***Retail includes supermarket, discount supermarket, convenience store, comparison store, retail warehouse, any store for the sale of goods and/ or clothing. ****These reports will be required on a case by case basis having regard to the height and density of the proposal. See Appendix 3 for further details.
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