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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022–2028 – Written Statement

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  1. 20128 DHPLG, ‘Urban Development and Building Heights Guidelines for Planning Authorities’, a balance must be struck between allowing compact development, while protecting the Architectural heritage and historic building stock within the County. The Historic Environment and Architectural Heritage are addressed in the following Sections: M Section 2.8, states, “Historic environments can be sensitive to large scale and tall buildings. In that context, Planning Authorities must determine if increased height buildings are an appropriate typology or not in particular settings”. M Section 2.10, states, “Notwithstanding the above, the provisions contained within Part (IV) Planning and Development Acts 2000, as amended, regarding architectural heritage and associated character/setting remain in place. Planning Authorities are the primary consent authority in establishing if proposals align with best practice in this area and which design standards are to be used in certain circumstances. Planning Authorities can reference Architectural Heritage Protection – Guidelines for Planning Authorities (DEHLG) and Shaping the Future – Case Studies in Adaptation and Reuse in Historic Urban Environments (DAHG) 2012”. The role of the Planning Authority is to have regard to National Policy, however, this must be done in tandem with other guidance and Policy, such as protection of the built heritage, which is enshrined in Part IV of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, and the Ministerial Guidelines that were issued to complement the Act in the form of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht’s, ‘Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities’, 2011. Any proposal for development within the grounds of a Protected Structure will be assessed in terms of the following: M The proximity and potential impact in terms of scale, height, massing and alignment on the Protected Structure, impact on existing features and important landscape elements including trees, hedgerows, and boundary treatments. Any development should be sensitive of the relationship between the principal residence and its adjoining lands and should not sever this. M Where a Protected Structure is part of a larger development then the phasing of the works needs to ensure that those relating to the Protected Structure take place early on, preferably first, or in tandem (as agreed by the Planning Authority), so that the conservation, and use of the Protected Structure is secured at the start of the project. M Development proposals within historic landscapes and gardens shall include an appraisal of the existing landscape character to include identification and description of the structures, features, planting, and boundaries. This appraisal should be undertaken prior to the initial design of any development, as it will provide an understanding of the essential character of the site and help to inform the appropriate location for any development. M Have regard to the development management criteria as set out in Chapter 3 of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, (DHPLG), ‘Urban Development and Building Height Guidelines’; and shall indicate how the proposed development responds to its overall natural and built environment, and make a positive contribution to the urban neighbourhood and streetscape; ensure the proposal is not monolithic and avoids long, uninterrupted walls of building in the form of slab blocks with materials/building fabric well considered; ensure the proposal positively contributes to the mix of uses, and/ or building/dwelling typologies available in the neighbourhood. M The retention of an appropriate setting for the Protected Structure to ensure the relationship between the building, associated structures, amenity value, and/or landscape features remain unaffected by the development. M Impact of associated works including street furniture, car parking, hard landscaping finishes, lighting, and services. These should be designed using appropriate mitigation measures, such as careful choice of palette of materials, and finishes, and use of screen planting. All planning applications for development in proximity to a Protected Structure must be accompanied by a design statement, with supporting illustrative material, demonstrating how it has been developed having regard to the built heritage, topography, and landscape character of the site. An accredited conservation architect or equivalent should be engaged at the outset of the design process to assist in determining the appropriate siting of the development in order to minimise the impact on the Protected Structure. It may be of benefit to discuss specific requirements, at pre-planning stage. 12.11.3 Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs) The guiding principle of ACAs is to protect the special external expression of the buildings and the unique qualities of the area to ensure future development is carried out in a manner sympathetic 303Development ManagementChapter 12
  2. to its distinctive character. The objective of each ACA is to: M Identify the special character of the area. M Set out conservation and planning policies which protect its special character and guide future development. M Inform owners/occupiers and developers of the type of work(s) that would require planning permission. The boundary of each ACA is delineated and accompanied by a detailed description of the architectural character and special interest with policies and objectives to assist in the preservation and management of the area. These can be viewed online at https://www.dlrcoco.ie/en/conservation/ architectural-conservation-areas. Owners, occupiers or developers proposing to carry out works within an ACA should be aware that the normal exemptions from seeking planning permission will no longer apply if the Planning Authority considers the works will materially affect the character of the ACA. In order to preserve and enhance the character of ACAs the Planning Authority seeks to: M Retain original features including windows, doors, roof coverings, boundary treatments (such as stone walls, hedges, and railing) and other features of interest that contribute to the streetscape character. M Encourage the reinstatement of lost architectural features and boundary treatments detailing (where there is physical or documentary evidence) to buildings of interest and townscape value. M Retain any surviving kerbing/paving and items of street furniture that contributes to the character of the ACA in line with HER16, Section 11.4.2.4. 12.11.4 New Development within an ACA A sensitive design approach is required for any development proposals in order to respect the established character and urban morphology. Where development is appropriate, the Planning Authority are supportive of contemporary design that is complementary and sympathetic to the surrounding context and scale. All planning applications for development within an ACA shall have regard to the following criteria: M All developments within an ACA should be site specific and take account of their context without imitating earlier styles. New developments should be to a high standard of design and should have a positive contribution to the character of the ACA. M Demolition of structures that contribute to the streetscape character will not normally be permitted. Where demolition is proposed a key consideration is the quality of any replacement structure and whether it enhances/contributes to the ACA. M Where proposals include modifications and/ or alterations, extensions, or roof alterations affecting structures within an ACA, these should be sensitively designed and sited appropriately, generally subsidiary to the main structure, and not constitute a visually obtrusive or dominant form of development, which would be detrimental to the character of either the structure, or its setting and context, within the ACA. M When considering development of a site within an ACA (including backland sites), proposals should be sympathetic to the existing character of the area and reflect or refer to the established environment in terms of design, massing, scale, established plot layouts and their relationship to historic streetscape pattern. M Where development proposals seek to amalgamate one or more sites, the scheme will be required to demonstrate sensitive planning and design treatment. The onus will be on the applicant to demonstrate that the special character of the ACA will not be adversely affected. M The Council will seek to encourage the retention of original features where appropriate, including windows, doors, renders, roof coverings, and other significant features of buildings and structures or otherwise whilst simultaneously encouraging a continued diversity of sensitively scaled contemporary and energy efficient designs. M Ensure that any proposed advertising material/ signage is of high quality and visually responds to the existing character of the ACA. M Works to improve the public realm such as new surfaces, dished pavements, traffic control measures including signage and ramps shall respect and enhance the essential character of the ACA. M Any new street furniture (such as bins, lighting, signage-poles etc.) shall be of a high quality with consideration given to their siting and location. Street furniture should be kept to a minimum and any redundant street furniture removed. In some instances, development adjacent or immediately outside the boundary of an ACA may also have an impact of their setting and context. An assessment of the impact on the character and appearance of the area may be required. 304dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028
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  4. Clay Farm, Leopardstown, Credit:Park Development Group and OMP Architects. 306dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028
  5. 13.1 Land Use Zoning Objectives 13.1.1 Purpose of Use Zoning Objectives The purpose of land use zoning is to indicate the development management objectives of the Council for all lands in its administrative area. Nineteen such zones are indicated in this Plan. They are identified by letter and colour on the Development Plan Maps. The land use zones used and the various objectives for these areas are detailed in Tables Nos.13.1.1– 13.1.19. In addition to land use zones being indicated, the accompanying maps detail various other considerations including, but not limited to, environmental, heritage, and locational specific considerations. An objective is also outlined for the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone. Table Nos. 13.1.1– 13.1.19 inclusive are intended as guidelines in assessing development proposals. However, they relate only to land use. Factors such as making the most efficient use of land, density, height, massing, traffic generation, public health regulations, design criteria, visual amenity, environmental considerations, flooding and potential nuisance by way of noise, odour or air pollution are also of importance in establishing whether or not a development proposal conforms to the proper planning and sustainable development of an area. General guidelines are set out in subsequent paragraphs of this part of the Written Statement and targeted policy objectives and development management standards are detailed across Chapters 2 to 12 and 14. Table Nos. 13.1.1– 13.1.19. list the land use activities most commonly encountered in the County and each is defined in Section 13.2 at the end of this chapter. They are intended as a general guideline and the uses listed are not exhaustive. An applicant is advised to consult with the Planning Authority prior to submitting an application for development in order to ascertain any specific considerations relating to the subject site (see Chapter 12, Development Management, Section 12.1.1.1). 13.1.2 Transitional Zonal Areas The maps of the County Development Plan show the boundaries between zones. While the zoning objectives and development management standards indicate the different uses and densities, etc. permitted in each zone, it is important to avoid abrupt transitions in scale and use in the boundary areas of adjoining land use zones. In dealing with development proposals in these contiguous transitional zonal areas, it is necessary to avoid developments which would be detrimental to the amenities of the more environmentally sensitive zone. For instance, in zones abutting ‘residential areas’ or abutting residential development within mixed-use zones, particular attention must be paid to the use, scale and density of development proposals in order to protect the amenities of these residential properties. 13.1.3 Permitted In Principle Land uses designated under each zoning objective as ‘Permitted in Principle’ are, subject to compliance with the relevant policies, standards and requirements set out in this Plan, generally acceptable. 13.1.4 Open For Consideration Uses shown as ‘Open for Consideration’ are uses which may be permitted where the Planning Authority is satisfied that the proposed development would be compatible with the overall policies and objectives for the zone, would not have undesirable effects, and would otherwise be consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. 13.1.5 Not Permitted / Other Uses Uses which are not indicated as ‘Permitted in Principle’ or ‘Open for Consideration’ will not be permitted. There may, however, be other uses not specifically mentioned throughout the Use Tables that may be considered on a case-by-case basis in relation to the general policies of the Plan and to the zoning objectives for the area in question. 13.1.6 Conditioned Open Space Irrespective of zoning, if land is conditioned open space, no development shall be permitted, except where it enhances the recreational amenity of the area. 13.1.7 Non-Conforming Uses Throughout the County there are uses which do not conform to the zoning objective for the area. All such uses, where legally established (the appointed day being 1 October 1964) or were in existence longer than 7 years, shall not be subject to proceedings under the Act in respect of continuing use. When extensions to, or improvements of, premises accommodating such uses are proposed, each shall be considered on their merits, and permission may be granted where the proposed development does not adversely affect the amenities of premises in the vicinity and does not prejudice the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. 13.1.8 Sandyford Urban Framework Plan (SUFP) The Sandyford Urban Framework Plan was adopted by way of a variation to the County Development Plan 2010 – 2016 in September 2011. The Plan was prepared in response to the fact that development in Sandyford had occurred at an unprecedented pace and in a piecemeal fashion (Refer also to Appendix 16). Within the Sandyford Business District there are uses that do not conform to the Zoning Objectives of the 307Land Use Zoning ObjectivesChapter 13
  6. Table 13.1.1 Development Plan Zoning Objectives Zone Objective A To provide residential development and improve residential amenity while protecting the existing residential amenities. A1 To provide for new residential communities and Sustainable Neighbourhood Infrastructure in accordance with approved local area plans. SNI To protect, improve and encourage the provision of sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure. B To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture. G To protect and improve high amenity areas. GB To protect and enhance the open nature of lands between urban areas. F To preserve and provide for open space with ancillary active recreational amenities. TLI To facilitate, support and enhance the development of third level education institutions. DC To protect, provide for and/or improve mixed-use district centre facilities. MTC To protect, provide for and/or improve major town centre facilities. NC To protect, provide for and/or improve mixed-use neighbourhood centre facilities. E To provide for economic development and employment. SDZ Refer to Planning Scheme for Details (Strategic Development Zone). W To provide for waterfront development and harbour related uses. SUFP Specific Land Use Zoning Objectives A2 To provide for the creation of sustainable residential neighbourhoods and preserve and protect residential amenity. LIW To improve and provide for low density warehousing/light industrial warehousing uses. MIC To consolidate and complete the development of the mixed use inner core to enhance and reinforce sustainable development. MOC To provide for a mix of uses which complements the mixed use inner core, but with less retail and more emphasis on employment and services. OE To provide for office and enterprise development. area. The Council will support the expansion and / or improvement of existing non-conforming uses that are not considered likely to impact negatively on the development potential of adjoining sites or the overall objectives of the underlying zoning in accordance with the policies and objectives as set out in the Sandyford Urban Framework Plan (SUFP). 13.1.9 Cherrywood SDZ Planning The Cherrywood SDZ Planning Scheme was approved by An Bord Pleanála in April 2014. Within the Planning Scheme boundary there are lands that do not have a defined land use objective shown on Map 2.1 of the Scheme. These lands are included in the Scheme to provide necessary infrastructure to serve the area. Following on from the provision of this necessary infrastructure the remainder of these undefined lands as identified in the Planning Scheme are zoned as follows: M Portion fronting the N11 – Land Use Zoning - Objective A - ‘To provide residential development and/or protect and improve residential amenity.’ M Area to south of the M50 and north of Bridesglen Stream – Land Use Zoning Objective G – ‘To protect and improve high amenity areas.’ M Area to the south of the M50 from the Bridesglen Stream to the Ballycorus Road – Land Use Zoning Objective B- ‘To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture.’ 13.1.10 Appropriate Assessment The Council will ensure that any plan/project and any associated works, individually or in combination with other plans or projects, are subject to Appropriate Assessment Screening to ensure there are no likely significant effects on the integrity (defined by the structure and function) of any Natura 2000 site(s) and that the requirements of Article 6(3) and 6(4) of the EU Habitats Directive are fully satisfied. Where a plan/project is likely to have a significant effect on a Natura 2000 site or there is uncertainty with regard to effects, it shall be subject to Appropriate Assessment. The plan/project will proceed only after it has been ascertained that it will not adversely affect the integrity of the site or where, in the absence of alternative solutions, the plan/project is deemed imperative for reasons of overriding public interest, all in accordance with the provisions of Article 6(3) and 6(4) of the EU Habitats Directive. 308dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028
  7. Table 13.1.2 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘A’ To provide residential development and improve residential amenity while protecting the existing residential amenities. Permitted in Principle Assisted Living Accommodation, Community Facility a, Childcare Service a, Doctor/Dentist etc. a, Educationa, Health Centre/ Healthcare Facility a, Open Space, Public Services, Residential, Residential Institution, Travellers Accommodation. Open For Consideration Allotments, Aparthotel, Bring Banks/Bring Centres, Carparkb, Caravan/Camping Park-Holiday, Caravan Park-Residential, Cemetery, Cultural Use, Embassy, Enterprise Centre, Funeral Home, Garden Centre/Plant Nursery, Guest House, Home Based Economic Activities, Hotel/Motel, Household Fuel Depot, Industry-Light, Part Off-License, Office Based Industryc, Offices less than 200sq.m.c, Offices in excess of 200 sq.m.d, Service Station, Place of Public Worship, Public House, Residential – Build to Rent, Restaurant, Service Garage, Shop Neighbourhood, Student Accommodation, Sports Facility, Tea Room/Café, Veterinary Surgery. a: Where the use will not have adverse effects on the ‘A’ zoning objective, ‘to provide residential development and improve and improve residential amenity while protecting existing residential amenities’. b: Only as an ancillary component of and directly connected to the primary use and/or ancillary to public transport and/or active travel modes. c: less than 200sq.m. d: Only applies to A zoned lands subject to Specific Local Objective 122. Table 13.1.3 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘A1’ ‘To provide for new residential communities and Sustainable Neighbourhood Infrastructure in accordance with approved local area plans’. Permitted In Principle Assisted Living Accommodation, Carpark, Caravan Park-Residential, Community Facility, Craft Centre/ Craft Shop, Childcare Service, Cultural Use, Doctor/ Dentist etc., Education, Embassy, Enterprise Centre, Funeral Home, Garden Centre/Plant Nursery, Guest House, Health Centre / Healthcare Facility, Industry-Light, Off-License, Offices less than 600sq.m, Open Space, Service Station, Place of Public Worship, Public House, Public Services, Residential, Residential Institution, Restaurant, Service Garage, Shop-Specialist, Shop- Neighbourhood, Shop District, Sports Facility, Tea Room/Café, Travellers Accommodation, Veterinary Surgery. Open For Consideration Allotments, Advertisement and Advertising Structures, Agricultural Buildings, Aparthotel, Betting Office, Caravan/Camping Park-Holiday, Cash and Carry/Wholesale Outlet, Cemetery, Heavy Vehicle Park, Home Based Economic Activities, Hospital, Hotel/ Motel, Household Fuel Depot, Industry-General, Motor Sales Outlet, Nightclub, Office Based Industry, Offices, Refuse Transfer Station, Residential – Build to Rent, Rural Industry- Cottage, Rural Industry-Food, Science and Technology Based Industry, Shop-Major Convenience, Student Accommodation. Table 13.1.4 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘B’ ‘To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture’. Permitted In Principle Allotments, Agricultural Buildings, Boarding Kennels, Caravan/Camping Park-Holiday, Cemetery, Community Facility, Concrete/Asphalt (etc.) Plant in or adjacent to a Quarry, Home Based Economic Activities, Industry- Extractive, Open Space, Place of Public Worship, Public Services, Rural Industry-Cottage, Rural Industry-Food, Travellers Accommodation. Open For Consideration Abattoir, Carparkc, Craft Centre/Craft Shop, Childcare Service, Cultural Use, Doctor/Dentist etc., Education, Enterprise Centre, Garden Centre/Plant Nursery, Guest Houseb, Heavy Vehicle Park, Hospital, Hotel/ Motel, Refuse Transfer Station, Residentiala, Restaurantb, Science and Technology Based Industry, Shop- Neighbourhood, Sports Facility, Tea Room/Café, Transport Depot, Utility Scale Photovoltaic (Solar farm), Veterinary Surgery. a: In accordance with Council policy for residential development in rural areas. b: In existing premises. c: Only as an ancillary component of and directly connected to the primary use and/or ancillary to public transport and/or active travel modes. 309Land Use Zoning ObjectivesChapter 13
  8. Table 13.1.5 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘G’ ‘To protect and improve high amenity areas’. Permitted In Principle Open Space. Open For Consideration Allotments, Agricultural Buildings, Boarding Kennels, Caravan/Camping park holidaya, Carparkb, Cemetery, Craft Centre/Craft Shopc, Childcare Service, Community Facility, Concrete/Asphalt (etc.) Plant in or adjacent to a Quarry, Cultural Use, Doctor/Dentistc, Education, Garden Centre/Plant Nursery, Guest Housec, Home Based Economic Activitiesc, Hotel/Motelc, Industry- Extractive, Place of Public Worship, Public Services, Residentiald, Restaurantc, Rural Industry-Cottage, Rural Industry-Food, Shop-Neighbourhood, Sports Facility, Tea Room/ Caféc, Travellers Accommodation, Veterinary Surgeryc. a: Only in accordance with Specific Local Objective 151 on Maps 12 and 13. b: Only as an ancillary component of and directly connected to the primary use. c: In existing premises. d: In accordance with Council Policy for Development in Rural Areas. Table 13.1.6 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘GB’ ‘To protect and enhance the open nature of lands between urban areas’. Permitted In Principle Cemetery, Open Space, Place of Public Worship, Travellers Accommodation, Education. Open For Consideration Allotments, Agricultural Buildings, Boarding Kennels, Carparka, Caravan/Camping Park-Holiday, Cultural Useb, Doctor/Dentistb, Garden Centre/Plant Nursery, Guest Houseb, Home Based Economic Activitiesb, Hospital, Hotel/Motel, Public Services, Residential, Restaurantb, Rural Industry-Cottage, Rural Industry-Food, Shop- Neighbourhood, Sports Facility, Tea Roomb, Utility Scale Photovoltaic (Solar farm), Veterinary Surgeryb. a: Only as an ancillary component of and directly connected to the primary use and/or ancillary to public transport and/or active travel modes. b: In existing premises. Table 13.1.7 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘SNI’ ‘To protect, improve and encourage the provision of sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure’. Permitted in Principle Assisted Living Accommodation, Car Parka, Community Facility, Childcare Service, Cultural Use, Doctor/Dentist etc., Education, Health Centre/ Healthcare Facility, Hospital, Open Space, Place of Public Worship, Sports Facility, Public Services, Transitional / Step-Down Medical / Rehabilitation Services, Veterinary Surgery. Open For Consideration Allotments, Caravan/Camping Park-Holiday, Cemetery, Civic Facility, Conference Facilitiesa Craft Centre/Craft Shopb, Incubator Unitc, Officea, Office-Based Industryc, Leisure Facility, Shop Neighbourhoodb, Residential, Residential Institution, Tea Room/Caféb, Travellers Accommodation. a: Only as an ancillary component of and directly connected to the primary use. b: As a component part of sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure. c: Only as an ancillary component of and directly connected to the primary use where the primary use is as a Hospital or a Further Education Institution. 310dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028
  9. Table 13.1.8 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘TLI’ ‘To facilitate, support and enhance the development of third level education institutions’. Permitted In Principle Community Facility, Childcare Service, Cultural Use, Doctor/Dentist etc., Education, Enterprise Centre, Health Centre / Healthcare Facility, Office less than 1000 sq.m., Open Space, Public House, Public Services, Restaurant, Science and Technology Based Industry, Shop Neighbourhood, Sports Facility, Student Accommodation. Open For Consideration Carpark, Conference Facilities, Hotel/Motel, Refuse Transfer Station, Transport Depot, Travellers Accommodation, Offices, Shop District. Table 13.1.9 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘F’ ‘To preserve and provide for open space with ancillary active recreational amenities’. Permitted In Principle Community Facilitya, Cultural Usea, Open Spacea, Sports Facilitya, Travellers Accommodationc. Open For Consideration Allotments, Carparka, Cemetery, Craft Centre/Craft Shopb, Childcare Serviceb, Crematoriuma, Educationa, Garden Centre/Plant Nurserya, Golf Facilitya, Guest Houseb, Place of Public Worshipa, Public Services, Tea Room/Caféa. a: Where lands zoned F are to be developed then: Not more than 40% of the land in terms of the built form and surface car parking combined shall be developed upon. Any built form to be developed shall be of a high standard of design including quality finishes and materials. The owner shall enter into agreement with the Planning Authority pursuant to Section 47 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, or some alternative legally binding agreement restricting the further development of the remaining area (i.e. 60% of the site) which shall be set aside for publicly accessible passive open space or playing fields. Said space shall be provided and laid out in a manner designed to optimise public patronage of the residual open space and/or to protect existing sporting and recreational facilities which may be available for community use. b: In existing premises c: In accordance with the approved Traveller Accommodation Programme 2019-2024 (or as amended). Table 13.1.10 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘DC’ ‘To protect, provide for and/or improve mixed-use district centre facilities’. Permitted In Principle Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Aparthotel, Assisted Living Accommodation, Betting Office, Carpark, Craft Centre/Craft Shop, Childcare Service, Civic Use, Community Facility, Cultural Use, Doctor/ Dentist etc., Education, Enterprise Centre, Funeral Home, Garden Centre/Plant Nursery, Guest House, Health Centre / Healthcare Facility, Home Based Economic Activities, Hospital, Hotel/Motel, Household Fuel Depot, Industry-Light, Leisure Facility, Nightclub, Off-License, Office Based Industry, Offices less than 1000sq.m.,Open Space, Public House, Place of Public Worship, Public Services, Residential, Residential – Build to Rent, Residential Institution, Restaurant, Service Garage, Shop-Major Convenience, Shop-Specialist, Shop- Neighbourhood, Shop-District, Sports Facility, Student Accommodation, Tea Room/Café, Veterinary Surgery. Open For Consideration Cash and Carry/Wholesale Outlet, Industry-General, Motor Sales Outlet, Offices over 1,000 sq.m., Refuse Transfer Station, Shop-Major Comparison, Science and Technology Based Industry, Service Station, Transport Depot, Travellers Accommodation, Warehousing. 311Land Use Zoning ObjectivesChapter 13
  10. Table 13.1.11 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘MTC’ ‘To protect, provide for and/or improve major town centre facilities’. Permitted In Principle Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Aparthotel, Assisted Living Accommodation, Betting Office, Carpark, Cash and Carry/Wholesale Outlet, Craft Centre/Craft Shop, Childcare Service, Civic Use, Community Facility, Cultural Use, Doctor/Dentist etc., Education, Embassy, Enterprise Centre, Funeral Home, Garden Centre/Plant Nursery, Guest House, Health Centre/ Healthcare Facility, Home Based Economic Activities, Hospital, Hotel/Motel, Industry-Light, Leisure Facility, Nightclub, Off-License, Office Based Industry, Offices, Open Space, Place of Public Worship, Public House, Public Services, Residential, Residential – Build to Rent, Residential Institution, Restaurant, Service Garage, Shop-Specialist, Shop-Neighbourhood, Shop-District, Shop-Major Convenience, Shop-Major Comparison, Student Accommodation, Sports Facility, Tea Room/Café, Veterinary Surgery. Open For Consideration Heavy Vehicle Park, Household Fuel Depot, Industry- General, Motor Sales Outlet, Refuse Transfer Station, Retail Warehouse, Science and Technology Based Industry, Service Station, Transport Depot, Travellers Accommodation, Warehousing. Table 13.1.12 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘NC’ ‘To protect, provide for and/or improve mixed-use neighbourhood centre facilities’. Permitted In Principle Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Assisted Living Accommodation, Betting Office, Carpark, Community Facility, Craft Centre/Craft Shop, Childcare Service, Civic Use Cultural Use, Doctor/ Dentist etc., Education, Embassy, Enterprise Centre, Funeral Home, Garden Centre/Plant Nursery, Guest House, Health Centre / Healthcare Facility, Offices less than 300 sq.m., Open Space, Public House, Public Services, Residential, Residential Institution, Restaurant, Service Garage, Shop-Neighbourhood, Sports Facility, Tea Room/ Café, Veterinary Surgery. Open For Consideration Aparthotel, Cash and Carry/Wholesale Outlet, Home Based Economic Activities, Hotel/Motel, Household Fuel Depot, Motor Sales Outlet, Nightclub, Off-License, Office Based Industry, Offices over 300 sq.m, Place of Public Worship, Residential – Build to Renta, Service Station, Shop-Specialist, Shop District, Student Accommodationa, Travellers Accommodation. a: Subject to retaining an appropriate mix of uses. Table 13.1.13 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘E’ ‘To provide for economic development and employment’. Permitted In Principle Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Carpark, Cash and Carry/Wholesale Outlet, Craft Centre/Craft Shop, Childcare Service, Enterprise Centre, Heavy Vehicle Park, Hospital, Household Fuel Depot, Industry- General, Industry-Light, Industry-Special, Motor Sales Outlet, Office Based Industry, Offices, Open Space, Public Services, Refuse Transfer Station, Rural Industry- Food, Science and Technology Based Industry, Scrap Yard, Service Garage, Tea Room/Café, Transport Depot, Travellers Accommodation, Warehousing. Open For Consideration Abattoir, Aparthotel, Assisted Living Accommodation, Boarding Kennels, Community Facility, Cultural Use, Doctor/ Dentist etc., Education, Funeral Home, Garden Centre/Plant Nursery, Health Centre / Healthcare Facility, Home Based Economic Activities, Hotel/ Motel, Industry-Extractive, Leisure Facilitya, Nightclub, Off- License, Place of Public Worship, Public House, Refuse Landfill/Tip, Residentialb, Retail Warehouse, Restaurant, Rural Industry-Cottage, Rural Industry-Cottage, Service Station, Shop Specialist, Shop-Neighbourhood, Shop- District, Sports Facility, Veterinary Surgery. a: Only applies to ‘E’ zoned lands subject to a Specific Local Objective for a ‘Neighbourhood Centre’. b: In accordance with Policy Objective E15: Securing Employment Growth. 312dlrcoco | County Development Plan 2022-2028

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