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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022–2028 – Written Statement
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- Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) is only one of the means through which the Local Authority can seek to address demand for social housing in the County. The Council works in partnership with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and Approved Housing Bodies to deliver and manage social housing. In addition to Part V, the delivery of social housing is achieved through Direct Build, Acquisitions, Void Management, Long Term Leasing, Enhanced Leasing, Repair to Lease, Private Rental (RAS and HAP), and the Buy and Renew Scheme. The Council will promote the provision of public (including social and affordable) housing by prioritising sites for servicing that have a potential for public (including social and affordable) housing. 4.3.2.8 Policy Objective PHP32: Homeless Accommodation It is a Policy Objective to support the provision of homeless accommodation and/or support services throughout the County. In this regard, proposals for such facilities should not result in an overconcentration in one area and should not unduly impact upon existing amenities. As a partner with the other Dublin Local Authorities in the shared services provided by the Dublin Region Homelessness Executive it is an objective to implement the actions of the ‘Homeless Strategy National Implementation Plan’ and the ‘Homeless Action Plan Framework for Dublin 2019- 2021’. Proposals for homeless accommodation or support services within DLR shall have regard to the requirements of the Dublin Region Homeless Executive. 4.3.2.9 Policy Objective PHP33: Traveller Accommodation It is a Policy Objective to implement the ‘Traveller Accommodation Programme 2019- 2024’. In accordance with the Programme, Traveller specific accommodation for the County’s indigenous Traveller Community will be provided through the development of new sites, the refurbishment and extension of existing sites, Part V Developments, casual vacancies and standard housing. The Council will, as necessary, continue to update its accommodation programme for the Travelling Community as set out in the Council’s ‘Traveller Accommodation Programme 2019 – 2024’ (TAP). Sites for Traveller accommodation are depicted by the ‘TA’ symbol on Development Plan Maps. The TAP sets out a four tier approach to the provision of accommodation, including through casual vacancies, refurbishment and extension of existing units, standard housing and construction of new units and development of new sites. Table 4.2 sets out new and extended sites as identified in the TAP. As the programme evolves these sites may change. Table 4.2 New and Extended Traveller Accommodation Sites Map Number Proposed Sites / Extended Sites 2 University College Dublin 3 West Pier 5 Nutgrove 6 Burton Park 6 Stillorgan Grove 7 Pottery Road 9 Enniskerry Road 10 Kilgobbet Grove 10 Lehaunstown 10 Rathmichael Road 11 Cloragh 14 Old Conna 4.3.2.10 Policy Objective PHP34: Provision of Refuges It is a policy objective to encourage and support, in conjunction with Túsla, the Child and Family Agency, and other relevant agencies, the provision of Domestic Violence Refuge in the County, which seek to provide appropriate Domestic Abuse Crisis Intervention Services including a crisis refuge service and wraparound services in DLR. It is an objective of the Plan to support the facilitation of the provision of refuges and safe home accommodation for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence in the County, with the involvement and support of Túsla, the Child and Family Agency, the primary statutory agency for the provision of domestic violence related services and provision and other relevant agencies. Music Library, Credit: Barbara Flynn 93Neighbourhood - People, Homes and PlaceChapter 4
- 4.4 Place Quality design and healthy placemaking are emphasised throughout the NPF and RSES, improving quality of life for all. The NPF states that: “quality of design is critical for making places attractive and distinctive. Architectural quality and well-designed spaces can help to enhance our urban areas and create desirable places in which people want to live, work or visit and contribute to ongoing quality of life and well-being.” Healthy placemaking incorporates high quality urban design with promoting active lifestyles through good quality pedestrian and cycling links, particularly to and from places of work, education and recreation. The various strands of healthy placemaking, as taken from the RSES are illustrated in Figure 4.2. Healthy placemaking in DLR will require the application of a number of various policy objectives and guiding principles contained throughout this plan. In promoting high quality design and healthy placemaking, the plan has had regard to the policy and guidance contained in Appendix 12. Physical Infrastructure Provide good connectivity and infrastructure to attract investment and diversify local economies Strong inclusive communities Ensure good access to health, education and services for all ages, abilities and backgrounds Sustainable travel Prioritise walking, cycling and sustainable travel in the planning, layout and design of places Public realm Promote good urban design to create vibrant urban centres and attractive, safe and accessible public spaces Sense of place Promote arts, culture and heritage led regeneration as key to our identity and the character of places Recreation and open space Provide access to nature and green spaces, and play and active recreation opportunities Healthy Placemaking Improve both physical and social infrastructure to create places that are healthy and attractive to live, work, visit and invest in… Figure 4.2: Healthy Placemaking (Source: RSES) 94dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028
- 4.4.1 Quality Design & Placemaking Placemaking is supported through high quality urban design, aimed at supporting and creating vibrant, distinctive, safe and accessible public spaces for all ages and abilities which promotes and facilitates social interaction. In this regard, good placemaking is a key component to promoting the creation and maintenance of sustainable residential communities. High quality design of all housing options also supports the creation of quality public spaces. High quality and inclusive urban design, that takes account of all age groups and abilities, will aid in creating healthy, attractive and accessible places to live for all residents, employees and visitors and to the County. Urban design involves the design of buildings, groups of buildings, spaces and landscapes and establishing the processes that make successful development possible. Urban design encompasses the way places work as well as how they look. The Council is committed to ensuring that good urban design principles are applied in the design and planning of existing and new development areas and will encourage appropriate engagement with local communities in this regard. Adhering to good urban design principles can help ensure the delivery of high quality environments with a clear and interesting urban structure, the conservation of architectural heritage and townscape, the promotion of high standards of architectural design for new buildings and the reinforcement of local identity, pride and ‘sense of place’. The ‘Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas’ (2009) Guidelines are accompanied by the ‘Urban Design Manual - A Best Practice Guide’ which provides advice on the practical implementation of the policies contained in the Guidelines. The Urban Design Manual provides a very comprehensive and useful guidance tool on design issues and should be the reference work for practitioners in development and design. In addition, the Housing Agency have issued a series of design guides that may assist in the design and layout of new developments. The ‘Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets’ (2013), provides comprehensive guidance in relation to developing and enhancing the public realm. The ‘Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets’ emphasises particularly how the delivery of permeability and high quality public realm can assist the promotion and delivery of sustainable communities. 4.4.1.1 Policy Objective PHP35: Healthy Placemaking It is a Policy Objective to: M Ensure that all development is of high quality design with a focus on healthy placemaking consistent with NPO 4, 26 and 27 of the NPF, and RPO 6.1, 6.12, 9.10 and 9.11 of the RSES. M Promote the guidance principles set out in the ‘Urban Design Manual – A Best Practice Guide’ (2009), and in the ‘Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets’ (2013). M Ensure that development proposals are cognisant of the need for proper consideration of context, connectivity, inclusivity, variety, efficiency, distinctiveness, layout, public realm, adaptability, privacy and amenity, parking, wayfinding and detailed design. Cualanor, Dún Laoghaire. Credit: Imageworks Photography on behalf of Cosgrave Group 95Neighbourhood - People, Homes and PlaceChapter 4
- The principles for creating healthy and attractive places include good urban design, providing residents of all ages and abilities with suitable public spaces that encourage walking and cycling, good accessibility to sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure and employment, provision and access to high quality open spaces and recreation. Open space and recreation play a particular role in healthy placemaking in terms of offering space for both physical and mental wellbeing, the design of such spaces should be cognisant of providing adequate space for all and incorporate quiet spaces as appropriate. Healthy placemaking not only facilitates an attractive place to live, work and visit, it also benefits the environment through integrating good urban design, sustainable transport measures and the principles of urban greening. Policy objectives in relation to such measures are contained in Chapters 3 and 5. The design of a building, street or other space should ensure that there is consistency with all other policy objectives of this plan. The ‘Urban Design Manual - A Best Practice Guide’ sets out twelve criteria covering a range of design considerations for residential development, however, these criteria can be applied to any form of development and can aid in creating healthy attractive places. 4.4.1.2 Policy Objective PHP36: Inclusive Design & Universal Access It is a Policy Objective to promote and support the principles of universal design ensuring that all environments are inclusive and can be used to the fullest extent possible by all users regardless of age, ability or disability consistent with RPO 9.12 and 9.13 of the RSES. The design of all proposed development should strive to cater for all abilities and age groups including children, older people and people with a range of disabilities. All proposals for development shall have regard to the provisions of the National Disability Authority’s document ‘Building for Everyone: A Universal Design Approach – Planning and Policy’ (2012) in order to ensure that access and movement through the development is available to all users of the development. The design of public spaces should facilitate a variety of needs for all users through, but not limited to, for example, providing play opportunity for children, rest stops for older people, safe public breastfeeding spaces and navigable surfaces and finishes to assist persons with a disability. The Council will promote improved accessibility to existing and planned residential support infrastructure such as schools and healthcare facilities by way of walking and cycling and/or public transport, which is supported by the Sustainable Neighbourhood Infrastructure (SNI) land use zoning objective. It is therefore key that new developments are capable of incorporating appropriate linkages to such facilities in their design. 4.4.1.3 Policy Objective PHP37: Public Realm Design It is a Policy Objective that all development proposals, whether in established areas or in new growth nodes, should contribute positively to an enhanced public realm and should demonstrate that the highest quality in public realm design is achieved. This will include detailed consideration of all publicly accessible spaces, materials, street furniture (including litter bins), public lighting, street trees and landscaping. Footpaths, cycleways, roads and parking areas are considered as an integral landscape element in the design of the public realm. Additionally, design proposals should have regard to the relationship between the building and the street, particularly in terms of vibrancy and accessibility. 4.4.1.4 Policy Objective PHP38: Public Realm Offering It is a Policy Objective to preserve and enhance the public realm offering in our towns and villages. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council recognises the social and non-commercial value of the public realm and commercial activity is not the sole objective of outdoor public realm improvements. The Council will develop an outdoor realm policy that will enhance offerings including, but not limited to, street furniture; pedestrianisation of streets; outdoor vendors; safe, public breastfeeding spaces and litter management. All ages and backgrounds should be included in the consideration of public realm improvements. 4.4.1.5 Policy Objective PHP39: Community-led Village Design Statements It is a Policy Objective to support proposals from local communities and community organisations who wish to contribute to the preparation of Village Design Statements for their villages. Village Design Statements are to be drawn up through a process involving community participation, the Heritage Council and the Council’s Heritage Officer and Planning Department subject to availability of funds and staff resources. Such Village Design Statements would ideally include sample illustrations of preferred architectural vernaculars to guide design of new proposed buildings within a village area. 96dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028
- 4.4.1.6 Policy Objective PHP40: Shared Space Layouts It is a Policy Objective to promote safer and more attractive streets and public realm for all road users throughout the County by proactively engaging with, and adhering to, the ‘shared space’ concept and guidance set out in the ‘Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets’ (2013). One of the legacies of residential layout design in the recent past has been that design considerations have often been dominated and driven by the need to make provision for motor vehicles – to the detriment of other road users. A key challenge for urban design is to successfully integrate all functions of ‘the street’ by promoting ‘sense of place’, facilitating social interaction and encouraging walking and cycling. Road design should discourage speed and afford priority to the safety and convenience of pedestrians and cyclists. Road widths in general should be sufficient to accommodate two vehicles passing, but not so generous as to encourage speeding or excessive on-street/kerbside parking. The ‘shared space’ concept promoted in the ‘Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets’ (DMURS) is essentially traffic calming interwoven with considered urban design in residential and town/village areas, to ensure that the car does not dominate in terms of street use and is required to manoeuvre at lower speeds. Going forward into the future the promotion of sustainable settlement and transportation strategies in urban and rural areas in the County will require to be informed by the principles set out in this Manual. The emphasis of the DMURS is on the delivery of permeability and public realm quality necessary to promote sustainable communities. 4.4.1.7 Policy Objective PHP41: Safer Living Environment It is a Policy Objective to facilitate the promotion and delivery of a safe environment for both the residents of, and visitors to, the County. Ensuring personal safety and promoting an environment of security within the community enhances overall quality of life. It is an objective of the Council to develop secure environments through design by the promotion of natural and passive surveillance within the public realm, public walkways and open spaces by encouraging supervised people-centred activities in these areas, supplemented by increased use of targeted lighting and CCTV cameras in liaison with An Garda Síochána. An environment of natural surveillance will also be encouraged in newly planned areas through high quality and sensitive urban design (refer also to Section 12.3.1.1). Appropriate design at a local and neighbourhood level assist in meeting the objectives of Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan, 2016-2021 which seeks to support and promote Crime Prevention, enhance community safety and security and facilitate community engagement and collaboration. 4.4.1.8 Policy Objective PHP42: Building Design & Height It is a Policy Objective to: M Encourage high quality design of all new development. M Ensure new development complies with the Building Height Strategy for the County as set out in Appendix 5 (consistent with NPO 13 of the NPF). The Council will actively promote high quality design in all development across the County. In order to achieve quality places to live, the residents, workers and visitor to DLR should enjoy good quality building stock that meets the needs of their occupants and that protects and/or enhances the quality of public spaces. (Refer also to Chapter 12, Section 12.3.1.1 ‘Design Criteria’) The Council policy in relation to building height throughout the County is detailed in three policy objectives as set out in the Building Height Strategy (BHS) (Appendix 5): M Policy Objective BHS 1 – Increased Height. M Policy Objective BHS2 – Building Height in areas covered by an approved Local Area Plan or Urban Framework Plan (UFP must form part of the County Plan). M Policy Objective BHS 3 – Building Height in Residual Suburban Areas. The BHS also contains a detailed set of performance based criteria for the assessment of height so as to ensure protection of the unique amenities of the County whist also allowing increased height. Public Realm, Dún Laoghaire. Credit: James Horan Architectural Illustration 97Neighbourhood - People, Homes and PlaceChapter 4
- In accordance with the policies set out in the BHS, where an argument is being made for increased height and/or a taller building and the Applicant is putting forward the argument that SPPR 3 of the ‘Urban Development and Building Height; Guidelines for Planning Authorities’ (2018) applies, the Applicant shall submit documentation to show that compliance with the criteria as set out in Table 5.1 ‘Performance Based Criteria’ of the BHS (see Appendix 5). 4.4.1.9 Policy Objective PHP43: Design in Local Area Plans It is a Policy Objective to use the vehicle of Local Area Plans and/or Urban Framework Plans that form part of the County Development Plan, to promote and embed the principles of good urban design in the delivery of new, and existing, sustainable communities in specific areas of the County. At a local level, statutory LAPs are the primary vehicles for guiding and informing the content, layout and design of both ‘new’ and ‘redevelopment’ areas in the County. In addition, this Plan contains two Urban Framework Plans, for the Sandyford Business Park and Dún Laoghaire, and the Strategic Development Zone for Cherrywood, which each provide specific guidance on design related matter for their respective areas. Any new and/or amended LAP will be prepared having regard to all relevant planning guidelines and policies and guidance of this Plan. Localised design based frameworks shall be provided for each plan area providing quite detailed and specific design parameters and urban design contexts, as appropriate, for the specific areas in question. 4.4.1.10 Policy Objective PHP44: Design Statements It is a Policy Objective that, all mediumto-large scale and complex planning applications (30 + residential units, commercial development over 1,000 sq.m. or as otherwise required by the Planning Authority) submit a ‘Design Statement’ and shall be required to demonstrate how the proposed development addresses or responds to the design criteria set out in the ‘Urban Design Manual - A Best Practice Guide’ (DoEHLG, 2009) and incorporates adaptability of units and/or space within the scheme. A Design Statement should be prepared for all medium-to-large scale and complex developments at an early stage of the overall design process and have due regard to policy objectives set out above. The Design Statement should address urban design, landscape and building design issues and clearly explain the development process, the design options considered and the rationale behind the adopted development strategy. The Design Statement should take the form of a concise illustration or series of illustrations and a written statement. This material should form the basis of meaningful pre-application discussions with the Planning Authority. Reference to, and cognisance of, the guidance and principles set out in the ‘Urban Design Manual’ (2009) and ‘Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas’ (2009) documents shall require to be demonstrated. A Design Statement should outline: M The policy background, identifying all relevant policies, development briefs, design guides, standards and regulations and, in the case of developments in areas with Local Area Plans and/or adopted development guidance, shall demonstrate how the relevant urban design principles and guidance have been complied with. M The urban design and architectural context including a site and area appraisal (illustrated with diagrams), summaries of relevant studies and records of any relevant consultations. M The development strategy for the site, including design principles which have been formulated in response to the policy background, the site and its settings and the purpose of the development, and how these will be reflected in the development. M An explanation of the urban structure, including approach to movement and accessibility, landscape development blocks, land uses, density, urban grain, visual context and built form. Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford. Credit: Enda Kavanagh and TOT Architects 98dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028
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- 5.1 Introduction Strategic County Outcome 2 of this Plan as set out in Chapter 1 is the creation of a compact and connected County. One way to achieve this objective is by integrating land use and transport policy, thus promoting compact growth and ensuring that people can easily access their homes, employment, education and the services they require by means of sustainable transport. A holistic approach to transport is required with the aim to reduce dependency on the private car in favour of walking, cycling and public transport. This Chapter sets out the overall policy approach and more detailed policy objectives to achieve this aim. The overall policy approach is: M To adopt the ‘Avoid-Shift-Improve Approach’ to transport (see definition below). M To integrate land use and transport policies. M To support the demand management approach which focuses on moving people from the private car to more sustainable modes. M To improve permeability for the pedestrian and cyclist. M To provide attractive high-quality inclusive and connected walking and cycling networks with direct routes to local destinations and public transport hubs. M To adopt a balanced approach to road and street design in accordance with the four core principles of the ‘Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets’ (2019) (DMURS) - connected networks, multifunctional streets, pedestrian focus and a multi-disciplinary approach - resulting in a more place based/integrated street design. There has been a move away from the traditional approach of supplying ever more road space to meet increased transport demand. The ‘Avoid–Shift- Improve’ approach is now favoured. This approach changes the emphasis from moving cars to moving people with a focus on demand management. This approach is based on avoiding or reducing the need to travel, shifting to more environmentally friendly modes and improving the energy efficiency of motorised transport modes. The aim is to reduce congestion, create more liveable cities and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this Chapter, Policy Objectives to deliver on the overall transport policy are set out below under seven headings as follows: M Integrated Land use and Transport (Avoid) M Promoting Modal Change (Shift) M Promoting Active Travel: Cycling and Walking (Shift) M Demand Management and Travel Planning (Shift) M Road and Street Network M Ports M Contributions Policy Objectives relating to low emission vehicles and electric vehicles, which relate to Improve, are set out in the Climate Action Chapter (see Chapter 3). Figure 5.1: Avoid-Shift-ImproveModel(Source:DeutscheGesellschaftfürInternationaleZusammenarbeit (DGIZ)GmbH) Reduce or avoid the need to travel Shift to or maintain share of more environmentally friendly modes Improve the energy modes and vehicle technology AVOID / REDUCE SHIFT / MAINTAIN IMPROVE A-S-I APPROACH System Trip Vehicle 101Transport and MobilityChapter 5
- 5.3 Commuting Travel Mode Share Trends In terms of current commuting, the travel mode share (as detailed in Census 2011 and 2016) for all trips to work, school or college for residents of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is shown in Table 5.0. Table 5.0: MeansofTraveltoWork,Schoolor CollegeforResidentsinDLR Means of Travel 2011 % of Total 2016 % of Total 2011- 2016 Change On Foot 17,462 14% 18,387 14% 925 Bicycle 6,723 5% 8,864 7% 2,141 Bus/ Minibus/ Coach 13,796 11% 15,180 11% 1,384 Train/DART/ LUAS 15,646 12% 19,040 14% 3,394 Motorcycle 937 1% 861 1% -76 Car (Driver) 49,558 39% 50,021 37% 463 Car (Passenger) 19,560 16% 20,614 15% 1,054 Van/lorry/ other 2,419 2% 2,466 2% 47 Total 126,101 100 135,433 100 9,332 There was an increase of 9,332 persons travelling to work, school or college in DLR between 2011 to 2016. The largest increase in the means of travel used over this period was by train/DART/LUAS that increased by 3,394 persons. There were also significant increases in cyclists (2,141), and to a lesser degree by those travelling by car (1,517) and travelling by bus/minibus/coach (1,384). While the car (driver and passenger) remained the dominant mode of transport with 52% of trips this is a 3% reduction of car use on the 2011 figure of 55%. The modal share target for car as set out in ‘Smarter Travel, A New Transport Policy for Ireland 2009-2020,’ is 45 % car usage. The reduction of the car usage for commuting is therefore in the positive direction. The Smarter Travel Target for cycling is 10 %. The numbers of those cycling has experienced a significant increase from 6,723 persons in 2011 to 8,864 persons in 2016 and representing an increase from 5 to 7% of the mode share. Similarly, the numbers taking public transport has also increased from 23% in 2011 to 25% in 2016. These are encouraging figures and demonstrate a shift in travel mode share towards more sustainable modes of transport. In 2016, 85 % of households in the County had a car, which was a reduction from 86 % in 2011. However, when compared to Dublin as a whole, car ownership is still high in the County with 621 cars per 1,000 population versus 496 cars per 1,000 population for Dublin. 5.2 National and Regional Planning Context In terms of the hierarchy of plans the National Planning Framework (NPF) and Regional Spatial Economic Strategy (RSES) sets out the overarching policy direction which aims to achieve compact growth and sustainable mobility by way of the integration of land use and transport policy together with healthy placemaking. The contribution of active travel (walking and cycling) to improve public health in the Region is also recognised in the RSES and the NPF. The Local Authority is also required to ensure that the CDP is consistent with the National Transport Agency’s (NTA) ‘Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035’ (currently under review). The Local Authority plays a dual role by providing for the elements of infrastructure delivery that are within its own remit and also encouraging the development of other infrastructure projects delivered by external agencies, such as the NTA and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). 102dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028
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