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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022–2028 – Written Statement
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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- 11.4.3.5 Policy Objective HER23: Industrial Heritage It is a Policy Objective to: i. Have regard to those items identified in the Industrial Heritage Survey (included in Appendix 4) when assessing any development proposals. ii. Identify further sites of industrial heritage significance with a view to assessing them for inclusion in the Record of Protected Structures. The sites, structures, machinery, artefacts and plant associated with manufacturing, transportation, communications, construction, public utilities, raw material extraction and production form our industrial heritage. An Industrial Heritage Survey has identified and mapped the key industrial heritage features in the County. DLR County Council will promote the Dublin Principles adopted jointly by The International Committee for the Conservation of Industrial Heritage and the 17th ICOMOS General Assembly on 28 November 2011 as guiding principles to assist in the documentation, protection, conservation and appreciation of industrial heritage as part of the heritage of Dublin and Ireland. The industrial heritage of DLR includes a number of sites of national and international importance. These include Dún Laoghaire Harbour, the Dublin and Kingstown Railway and the Atmospheric Railway which was the first of its kind. The chimney flue at Ballycorus lead mines is also notable due to its pioneering design. The County’s industrial heritage also includes engineering structures such as bridges and viaducts and smaller features such as post-boxes and fountains. 11.4.3.6 Policy Objective HER24: Protection of Coastline Heritage It is a Policy Objective to: i. Encourage and promote the retention of features of the County’s coastal heritage where these contribute to the character of the area. ii. Have regard to those items identified in the Coastal Architecture Heritage Survey when assessing any development proposals. The 17km coastline of DLR is central to the historical development and identity of the County. In recognition of the wealth of coastal heritage contained within the County, a Coastal Architectural Heritage survey was undertaken as part of the previous County Heritage Plan. A wide range of coastal buildings and structures are currently on the Record of Protected Structures. These include Dún Laoghaire Harbour, the smaller harbours at Coliemore and Bullock, the Martello Towers and associated gun batteries, as well as private residences. There are many other generally smaller features and structures such as slipways, bathing structures, steps and informal or small landing jetties, seawalls and follies that are also part of the coastal built heritage, including Dún Laoghaire Baths. While many of these are not afforded statutory protection, they do add to the overall visual richness of the County’s coastal landscape. Milestone, Dublin Road, Shanganagh 223Heritage and ConservationChapter 11
- 11.5 Countywide Heritage 11.5.1 Policy Objective HER25: Heritage Plan It is a Policy Objective to support the preparation and implementation of the third DLR County Heritage Plan 2021 – 2025. Being able to access and feel connected to heritage, to celebrate and engage with our shared inheritance, forms a key part of individual and community identities and is a constantly evolving and dynamic process. The preparation of a County Heritage Plan enables a collaborative approach to identifying projects and programmes to be implemented over a five-year time span. Under the DLR Heritage Plan, new projects will be implemented in the areas of heritage education and research, improving heritage management and access and raising awareness amongst a broad audience. The plan will promote collaborative working within the Council and externally with state agencies, academic institutions, community groups, professional institutes, campaigners, and other local authorities To date, the implementation of the first and second Heritage Plans has resulted in the completion of a number of projects that increased the level of knowledge, awareness and understanding of the heritage of the County. The third DLR Heritage Plan will build on the two previous plans and focus in on a number of key action areas. The DLR Heritage Plan will complement the policies of the County Development Plan. 11.5.2 Policy Objective HER26: Historic Demesnes and Gardens It is a Policy Objective that historic demesnes and gardens should be identified and protected to reflect and acknowledge their significance as part of our National Heritage. The following houses and gardens are listed: Cabinteely House, Marlay House, Fernhill and Old Conna. DLR contains a wealth of historic houses and their former demesnes which contribute to the identity and heritage of the County. The houses (including their contents and archives) and historic designed landscapes in Council ownership have a key role to play in education, research, interpretation and providing public access to our multi-layered heritage. 11.5.3 Policy Objective HER27: Civic Memorials It is a Policy Objective that the Council will, at appropriate times and having due regard to resources and suitable subject matter, erect civic memorials in accordance with Part 1 of the Council’s Memorials Policy adopted in 2011 in order to raise awareness of the County’s history and heritage. The Memorial Policy details how the precise type of civic memorial may differ with each commemoration, but it is likely that the standard Memorial will be a plaque at an appropriate location. Civic memorials may take the form of permanent and fixed plaques, a civic event, a statue, a suitable piece of public art and/or the naming of a building/road/open space. Civic memorials erected by the Council (or erected by other bodies with Council support or approval) should, where possible, be retained in position. This may not always be possible where a memorial is on private property. Proposals for the erection of any civic memorial plaques on Protected Structures requires inputs from the Conservation Division of the Council. 11.5.4 Policy Objective HER28: The Metals It is a Policy Objective to manage and enhance The Metals from the People’s Park to Dalkey giving due regard to its historic importance while continuing to facilitate and encourage its use as a walking and cycling route between Dún Laoghaire and Dalkey. The Metals is a historic industrial pathway which was originally created to transport stone from the quarry at Dalkey to the harbour works in Dun Laoghaire. Today the pathway is an important recreational, walking and cycling route. 224dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028
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- 12.1 Introduction In order to ensure the proper planning and sustainable development of the County it is important that development conform to the specific requirements set out in this Chapter. This Section should be read in conjunction with Section 4.4 which sets out Policy Objectives relating to quality design and place making and other relevant individual topic Sections incorporated in this Development Plan (together with its Appendices and Supplementary Documents). In all development proposals, particularly high density residential development, it is the aim of the Planning Authority to promote a high level of amenity and quality design, and to protect and complement existing amenities and character, in the interests of sustainable and orderly development. Unless otherwise stated, recommended residential and other development standards included in this Chapter are informed by a series of Section 28 Guideline documents. These guideline documents are detailed in Appendix 12. In some Sections below differing standards are set out for new residential communities and the existing built up area. The new residential communities are as set out in Figure 2.9 Core Strategy Map, Chapter 2. Where a question arises as to whether a site falls within the built-up area or within a new residential community area as set out in the Core Strategy and Figure 2.9, the decision shall be solely at the discretion of the Planning Authority. In making that decision regard shall be had to any Local Area Plans for these areas. 12.1.1 Planning Process Part 4 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001, as amended, sets out the statutory requirements with regard to submitting a planning application. Under the provisions of Article 22A, the Planning Authority may require an applicant to submit further information with any application to ensure that an informed decision can be made. To assist applicants in preparing a planning application, a ‘Thresholds Information Document’ is provided in Appendix 3. Some of the requirements are set out below. Applicants are advised to consult with Development Plan maps together with the policies and guidance provided herein, in order to ascertain if there may be additional reports / details required. A pre-planning consultation may help identify specific requirements for a site. 12.1.1.1 Pre-Application Consultation It is of benefit to applicants, and the Council, for consultation to be had regarding proposed development prior to their lodgement as planning applications. Under the provisions of Section 247 of the Planning Act, 2000, as amended, a prospective applicant shall have consulted with the Planning Authority in respect of the development that comprises: M Residential development of more than 10 housing units. M Non-residential development of more than 1,000 square metres gross floor space. M Other development as may be prescribed in legislation. Details with regard to applying for a pre-application consultation can be found at https://www.dlrcoco. ie/en/planning/. 12.1.1.2 Design Statements A Design Statement which is an outline of the proposal’s context and aims, and how it responds to Development Plan objectives and surroundings, should be submitted for all applications of 1000+sq.m. commercial development or applications of 30+ residential units (refer also to Policy Objective PHP44 and Section 12.3.1 below). 12.1.1.3 Landscape Plans Planning applications for 1000+sq.m. commercial development, 10+ residential units, or smaller developments (as deemed appropriate by the Planning Department), should submit a landscape design rationale prepared by a qualified Landscape Architect or other suitably competent landscape professional (as deemed appropriate by the Planning Authority). 12.1.2 Impacts on the Environment 12.1.2.1 Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a key instrument of EU environmental policy. The primary purpose of the EIA Directive (Directive 2011/92/ EU as amended by 2014/52/EU) is to ensure that public and private projects, which are likely to have significant effects on the environment are granted permission only after an assessment of the likely significant environmental effects of those projects has been carried. Environmental Impact Assessment is a process to be undertaken in respect of applications for specified classes of development listed in the Directive before a decision in respect of development consent is made. The process involves the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) by the applicant, consultations with the public, relevant prescribed bodies and any other affected Member States, and an examination and analysis of the EIAR and other relevant information leading to a reasoned conclusion by the competent authority, 227Development ManagementChapter 12
- on the likely significant effects of the proposed development on the environment. The Local Authority, (or An Bord Pleanála) may require an EIAR to be prepared if a proposal is likely to have a significant effect on the environment, even if the development is below the threshold. The Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, specify mandatory thresholds above which Environmental Impact Statements (EIAR) are required in relation to types and scale of development proposals). All Planning applications undergo EIAR screening or preliminary assessment. 12.1.2.2 Appropriate Assessment Under Article 6 of the Habitats Directive there is a requirement to establish whether, in relation to Plans and Projects, Appropriate Assessment (AA) is required. If, following screening, it is considered that AA is required, then the proponent of the Plan or Project must prepare a Natura Impact Statement. A Plan or Project will only be authorised after the competent authority has ascertained, based on scientific evidence, Screening for Appropriate Assessment, and a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment where necessary, that: M The Plan or Project will not give rise to significant adverse direct, indirect, or secondary effects on the integrity of any European site (either individually or in combination with other plans or projects); or M The Plan or Project will have significant adverse effects on the integrity of any European (that does not host a priority natural habitat type and/or a priority species) but there are no alternative solutions and the Plan or Project must nevertheless be carried out for imperative reasons of overriding public interest – including those of a social or economic nature. In this case, it will be a requirement to follow procedures set out in legislation and agree and undertake all compensatory measures necessary to ensure the protection of the overall coherence of European; or M The Plan or Project will have a significant adverse effect on the integrity of any European site (that hosts a natural habitat type and/or a priority species) but there are no alternative solutions and the Plan or Project must nevertheless be carried out for imperative reasons for overriding public interest - restricted to reasons of human health or public safety, to beneficial consequences of primary importance for the environment or, further to an opinion from the Commission, to other imperative reasons of overriding public interest. In this case, it will be a requirement to follow procedures set out in legislation and agree and undertake all compensatory measures necessary to ensure the protection of the overall coherence of European. 12.1.2.3 Ecological Impact Assessment An Ecological Impact Assessment may be required to be submitted with any proposed development should the Planning Authority consider that there is potential to impact upon an environmentally sensitive area such as a wildlife corridor, a site adjoining or adjacent to a proposed National Heritage Area, along the coastline or a river. The requirement for an ecological impact assessment will be determined on a case by case basis. Dandelion 228dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028
- 12.2 Climate Action 12.2.1 Built Environment The Planning Authority will encourage and promote the repair, retrofitting and reuse of buildings in preference to their demolition and reconstruction where possible (Refer also Section 12.3.9 Demolition and Replacement Dwellings). Where this cannot be achieved, the Planning Authority will support the use of sustainably sourced building materials and the reuse of demolition and excavated materials. See also Criteria 5 of the Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government ‘Urban Design Manual’ (2009) and Policy Objectives CA6 and CA7. The Planning Authority will support the use of structural materials that have low to zero embodied energy and CO2 emissions. Buildings should be adaptable in design (see Criteria 9 of the ‘Urban Design Manual’ 2009 in the case of residential developments, Policy Objective CA8: Sustainability in Adaptable Design and Policy Objective PHP19: Existing Housing Stock - Adaptation. Innovative design and layout which provides natural ventilation incorporating design elements such as brise-soleil, green roofs, green walls and soft landscaping. Landscaping and tree planting will be promoted where feasible to reduce the urban heat island. An Energy Statement should be included for all applications of 1000+ sq.m. commercial development or applications of 30+ residential units to demonstrate what energy efficiency and carbon reduction design measures are being considered. The planning Authority will support and encourage buildings of innovative design which seek to achieve Passive or Net Zero Carbon design standards. 12.2.2 Renewable Energy The Planning Authority notes that under current planning legislation (the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended), the inclusion of certain renewable technology is considered exempt development. For all other development, the Planning Authority will assess planning applications for renewable energy developments on a caseby-case basis with regard to requirements set out below. They will be considered in the context of current Government policy on the subject but will take into account other, often competing, Council policies on land usage relating to sectors such as agriculture, tourism and outdoor recreational activities, the protection of the scenic areas of the County, sensitive ecological sites, and any relevant guidelines issued from time-to-time by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. 12.2.3 Wind Energy When assessing planning applications for wind energy developments the Planning Authority will have regard to the ‘Wind Energy Development Guidelines for Planning Authorities’(2006), published by the DoEHLG, and the Interim Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Statutory Plans, Renewable Energy and Climate Change (2017). The Planning Authority will also have regard to the Wind Energy Strategy in Appendix 10 of this Plan. This Strategy has analysed suitable area for wind energy in the County and it concludes by recommending there are no areas in the County where large-scale commercial wind energy infrastructure should be either ‘acceptable in principle’ or ‘open to consideration’. However, the Council remains supportive of offshore wind energy development and small-scale wind energy developments within urban and industrial areas. 12.2.4 Solar In the assessment of any applications for solar farms, the Council will consider these renewable energy developments having regard to: M Any future Section 28 Guidance. M Landscape Character Areas of the County. M Visual impact, zones of influence including cumulative visual impact/zones of influence of existing solar farms from the solar arrays and associated infrastructure such as road access. M Geometric Glint and Glare impacts on roads, dwellings, national monuments, protected structures and other sensitive receptors. M Archaeological Impact Assessment and Heritage Impact Assessment. M Ecological Impact Assessment. M Landscaping plans to mitigate the visual and landscape impacts. M Security requirements such as CCTV, security lights, fencing etc. M Impacts from lighting. M Construction impacts. M Impacts on drainage patterns and water tables. M Suitability of and access to the electricity grid. M Decommissioning Statement for a site and its associated technologies. 229Development ManagementChapter 12
- 12.2.5 District Heating Pending the issuing of a National Policy Framework for District Heating, the Planning Authority, will support and encourage larger scale developments to consider future proofing to facilitate the future development of potential district heating and waste heat recovery and utilisation. Future-proofing may include the safeguarding of space for future pipework/pipe-run, energy centres or other infrastructure. 12.2.6 Urban Greening Applicants should explore the potential for urban greening in developments including: M High quality landscaping (including tree planting), that make use of a diverse range of species of plants – consistent with the National Pollinator Plan, site appropriate and irrigated by rainwater. M Incorporating Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into the design of buildings and layout – living/green walls, living/green and or blue roofs including in the design of small buildings and shelters, other soft Sustainable urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) measures such as swales, rain gardens, using trees for urban cooling and the reduction of wind tunnel effect (Refer also Section 12.8.6). The Council is investigating developing a green factor method through a multi-disciplinary approach as set out in Section 3.4.4 Urban Greening. Data on all surface cover types is required. All applications that submit a stormwater audit shall submit the surface cover types as part of the storm water audit process (see 7.1.5 Storm Water Audit Procedure Appendix 7: Sustainable Drainage Systems). Mature Tree 230dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028
- 12.3 Neighbourhood - People, Homes and Place This Section sets out guidance on qualitative, quantitative, and development management criteria for sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure and residential developments. These requirements will form the basis for evaluating planning applications for residential development and their respective supporting neighbourhood infrastructure with a view to improving the quality of life in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Key references informing the standards are set out in Appendix 12. 12.3.1 Quality Design It is a Policy Objective to promote high quality design and layout in all new development. Whilst this Section refers more specifically to design relative to residential development, the principles detailed can be applied to any form of development. A core aim of land-use planning is to ensure that new residential developments offer a high quality living environment for residents, both in terms of the standard of individual dwelling units and in terms of the overall layout and appearance of streets and outdoor spaces. In considering applications for new developments the Planning Authority will refer to Government guidelines that offer specific guidance in relation to design, including those listed in Appendix 12. 12.3.1.1 Design Criteria The objective of DLR County Council is to achieve high standards of design and layout to create liveable neighbourhoods. The following criteria will be taken into account when assessing applications: M Land use zoning and specific objectives contained in this Plan and any Strategic Development Zone / Local Area Plan / Urban Framework Plan / non-statutory planning guidance adopted by the Council. M Compliance with other policy requirements contained within the Plan. M Consistency with any/all relevant National and Regional policy objectives. M Synergies with adjoining complementary uses and land use zoning objectives. M Density - Higher densities should be provided in appropriate locations. Site configuration, open space requirements and the characteristics of the area will have an impact on the density levels achievable. M Quality of the proposed layout and elevations, the quality of the residential environment will be of primary significance in determining the acceptability of planning applications. Layouts, elevations, and plan form must be designed to emphasise a ‘sense of place’ and community, utilising existing site features, tree coverage and an appropriate landscape structure. M Levels of privacy and amenity, the relationship of buildings to one another, including consideration of overlooking, sunlight/daylight standards and the appropriate use of screening devices. M Quality of linkage and walking and cycling permeability – to adjacent neighbourhoods and facilities and the nature of the public realm/streets and spaces. Walking and cycling permeability shall be maximised at every opportunity. M Accessibility and traffic safety - proximity to centres and to public transport corridors, existing and proposed. M Quantitative standards - set out in this Chapter and/or referenced in Government guidelines. M Safety and positive edges to the public realm - opportunities for crime should be minimised by ensuring that public open spaces are passively overlooked by housing and appropriate boundary treatments applied. M Quality of proposed public, private, and communal open spaces and recreational facilities and the relationship of proposed open spaces with any existing public or communal open space. M Quality of the pre-existing environmental sound environment. M Context - having regard to the setting of the site, the surrounding character, streetscape, and the impact of any proposed development on the development potential of adjoining sites. M Variety of house types and unit size. M Variety in layout through providing different lengths and types of residential roads, mixes of ‘cul-de-sac’, loop roads, set-back road sections, loose grid layouts and similar. M Inter-relationship of buildings / dwellings, roads, pedestrian ways, neighbourhood centre facilities and local parks and green areas – active frontages and passive surveillance will be encouraged. M Roofscape, plant and green roofs. 12.3.2 Sustainable Neighbourhood Infrastructure Existing sustainable neighbourhood uses, such as schools, community facilities, health, and recreation, places of worship etc. support and sustain surrounding residential neighbourhoods. These uses and their associated facilities are 231Development ManagementChapter 12
- identified either by the land use zoning objective ‘SNI’ – “To protect, improve and encourage the provision of sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure” or Specific Local Objectives 10 and 22. The retention and/or improvement of existing facilities and services will be required insofar as possible in accordance with Policy Objective PHP2, Chapter 4. 12.3.2.1 Development within Sustainable Neighbourhood Infrastructure Lands Sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure includes land or buildings that serve the needs of the local and wider community for social, educational, health, religious, recreational and leisure, cultural, and civic needs. These facilities and uses may be provided by public sector bodies, the community themselves or by the private sector. Facilities and uses include, but are not limited to – schools, third level education, places of worship, hospitals, health centres/GP’s, community centres, leisure centres, family resource centres, libraries, church/parish halls, meeting rooms, scout dens, men’s sheds, theatres and civic offices. It should incorporate measures to improve public use of the site and/or facilities as appropriate and be required to maximise improvements to walking and cycling permeability and accessibility both within and through the site and linkages to adjoining lands especially related to access to active travel and public transport stops. All proposed development on lands with a ‘Sustainable Neighbourhood Infrastructure’ (SNI) zoning objective or Specific Local Objective (SLO) 10 or 22: M Shall be required to identify all existing and any permitted uses/structures within the overall SNI zoning objective lands of which the proposal is a part and demonstrate how the proposed development will protect and/or improve existing SNI facilities and uses including their Stained glass window by Katherine Lamb, 2014 Photo: Ros Kavanagh Photography 232dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028
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