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Fingal Development Plan 2023–2029 – Written Statement (Consolidated)
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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- SUSTAINABLE PLACEMAKING AND QUALITY HOMES121FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Objective SPQHO13 – Key Enabling Infrastructure Identify and support the provision of key enabling infrastructure at strategic sites in Fingal to facilitate their release for development in a timely manner. Objective SPQHO14 – Cooperation with Stakeholders The Council will work in cooperation and collaborate with key stakeholders including the DHLGH and the Dublin Housing Supply Co-Ordination Task Force (or any successor) to respond to the current supply challenges in the Dublin region. The Council will also support ‘Active Land Management’ using appropriate Exchequer funding to ensure the delivery of accessible social and affordable housing in a variety of size and tenure across Fingal County Council lands alongside open space, community and/or educational facilities, where required. 3.5.5 Local Area Plans, Masterplans, Framework Plans The Council will continue to identify appropriate active land management mechanisms to co-ordinate the phased delivery of new sustainable communities, as detailed in Chapter 2 Section 2.4 Implementation and Active Land Management. The Council will continue to implement the LAPs and Masterplans currently in place at the time of adoption of the Development Plan. The Council proposes a number of LAPs to be prepared during the plan period. These are listed in Section 2.4. This Development Plan will also see the introduction of Framework Plans and it is an objective of this Plan to prepare such Plans for a number of areas throughout the County including areas in urban, rural and industrial settings. It is envisaged that the Framework Plans will include objectives and a programme of actions to maximise the development potential of these areas. The detailed planning, development and phasing of centres will be promoted through the mechanisms of existing Local Area Plans (LAPs), Masterplans (MP’s) Framework Plans (FPs) and Strategic Development Zones (SDZs) and the preparation and implementation of new Local Area Plans and Framework Plans. Local Area Plans, Masterplans, and Framework Plans Objective SPQHO15 – Preparation of Local Area Plans Prepare Local Area Plans for areas designated on Development Plan maps in co-operation with relevant stakeholders, and actively secure the implementation of these plans and the achievement of the specific objectives indicated. Objective SPQHO16 – Implementation of Local Area Plans, Masterplans and Framework Plans Implement existing Local Area Plans, Masterplans and Framework Plans for areas designated on Development Plan maps in co-operation with relevant stakeholders, and actively seek the achievement of the specific objectives within. Objective SPQHO17 – Preparation of Framework Plans Prepare Framework Plans where outlined in Chapter 2, liaising closely with landowners, developers Elected Members and other relevant stakeholders (which may include local community and voluntary organisations (e.g. Residents’ Associations and Tidy Towns groups). These documents shall indicate the broad development parameters for each site and take cognisance of permitted developments and any potential environmental impacts.
- SUSTAINABlE PlACEMAkING AND QUAlITy hOMES 122FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 3.5.6 Social Inclusion Social inclusion is one of the four cross-cutting themes of this Plan. It is a key objective at national, regional, and local level when planning for our communities. The ultimate aim of social inclusion is enabling participation in society for all those who desire it. Creating a more socially inclusive and cohesive society by alleviating social exclusion, poverty and deprivation is a major challenge. This is encapsulated in both placemaking and housing provision ensuring improved access for all groups within society, impacting positively on the lives of citizens. There are key groups within society which must be considered when planning and designing our communities and in relation to housing provision. These include, for example, children, older people, persons with disabilities, new ethnic communities, and the Traveller community. The creation of a more socially inclusive, equal and culturally diverse society is a requirement of NPO 28 of the NPF which requires Councils to “plan for a more diverse and socially inclusive society that targets equality of opportunity and a better quality of life for all citizens, through improved integration and greater accessibility in the delivery of sustainable communities and the provision of associated services”. The Road Map for Social Inclusion-Ambition, Goals, Commitments 2020–2025 states that “social inclusion is achieved when people have access to sufficient income, resources and services to enable them to play an active part in their communities”. The Plan must ensure that settlements within Fingal provide for a range of housing options, including a choice of typology and tenure and adaptable housing benefiting from universal design to ensure social inclusion and integration for all members of our community. There are several groups with specific requirements in terms of housing design and accommodation needs which must be considered in the design of the built environment and their requirements are considered in this Plan. Older People Fingal is synonymous with a young and growing population over consecutive census periods whilst just 9.1% of the population or 27,035 persons are over 65. Conversely, the growth in this cohort between 2011 and 2016 was 36.1%, the highest recorded increase in the 65 years+ age cohort within the State. This figure is expected to increase over the next intercensal period, and it is important the housing requirements of older people are taken into consideration in this Plan. This includes a flexible approach to step-down housing options in the centre of towns and villages, close to amenities and public transport options, flexibility in terms of housing subdivision and policy in relation to family flats. This Plan is committed to supporting the needs of an ageing population in the community with reference to housing, mobility and the public realm. Fingal has published Fingal Age Friendly Strategy 2018–2023 and the content considers the new Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative (HaPAI) data for the County. The Government’s Policy Statement – Housing Options for Our Ageing Population – Policy Statement 2019 provides a framework to support and provide guidance. Fingal will continue to promote policies and objectives which support the needs of older people in the community with reference to housing, mobility and the public realm having regard to Age Friendly Ireland’s, Age Friendly Principles and Guidelines for the Planning Authority 2021. Persons with Disabilities 31,970 no. persons registered with a disability in Fingal under the 2016 Census. The Development Plan must take into consideration the needs of persons with disabilities, including sensory disability, physical and intellectual disability and those with mental health concerns. Housing options facilitating an appropriate
- SUSTAINABLE PLACEMAKING AND QUALITY HOMES123FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 range of accommodation and related support services promoting equality of opportunity, individual choice and independent living for people with a disability will be supported by the Plan. The ability for those with additional needs to engage in recreational, play, and sporting opportunities will also be supported and encouraged. Traveller Community The Traveller community accounted for 0.45% of the population in Fingal in the 2016 Census. Under Fingal’s Traveller Accommodation Programme 2019–2024, it is the policy of the Council to provide group and standard housing options as well as Traveller Specific Accommodation for Travellers who are indigenous to the administrative County of Fingal in accordance with the assessment of need carried out under the provisions of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 and having regard to the accommodation objectives of The National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy 2017–2021. Children and Young People Fingal continues to have a young and growing population over consecutive census periods with the latest Census period (2016) indicating that Fingal is home to 87,140 persons under 19 years of age, a significant percentage of the County’s population at 29.4%. Facilities catering to children and young people including the provision of childcare and educational facilities, sports and recreation as well as play and socialising are addressed under Chapter 4 Community Infrastructure and Open Space. Minority Groups Fingal’s Migrant Integration and Social Cohesion Strategy 2019–2024 is supported by the Plan and promotes inclusive and cohesive communities, where all who live, work and visit are valued. All residents should be enabled to fully participate and contribute to their communities, irrespective of their nationality, ethnicity, religious or cultural background. Policy SPQHP15 – Social Inclusion Support all members of society to enjoy a high-quality living environment and to support local communities, healthcare authorities and other bodies, such as those experts within our communities with ‘lived experience’, involved in the provision of facilities for groups with specific design/planning needs. Policy SPQHP16 – Accessibility for All Promote the development of built environments and public realms which are accessible to all, ensuring new developments accord with the seven principles of Universal Design as advocated by the National Disability Authority, Building for Everyone: A Universal Design Approach, and to consider the appointment of a dedicated Access Officer to coordinate disability issues across departments to include liaising with planning and strategic infrastructure departments. SPQHP17 – Accessibility Audit To include an accessibility audit as part of urban framework plans as part of improvements to the public realm for wheelchair users and people with impaired mobility, engaging with disability groups and local organisations throughout the duration of this Development Plan.
- SUSTAINABlE PlACEMAkING AND QUAlITy hOMES 124FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Policy SPQHP18 – Housing Design for Older People It is the Policy of Fingal County Council to assess the suitability for provision for specifically designed housing for Older Persons known as Senior Living, when considering Masterplans, Local Area Plans, and other large plans. Senior Living accommodation will specifically provide for people who are aged 55+. Senior Living Developments are non-institutional integrated residential developments for older people that provide the ability for older people to age in place. Policy SPQHP19 – National and Regional Policy on Social Inclusion Support and promote social inclusion in line with national and regional policy. 3.5.7 Housing for All 3.5.7.1 Housing for Older People As people age, their housing needs are likely to change. This Plan is committed to planning for the housing and accommodation needs of older people within the Fingal community ensuring a range of accommodation options are available and to provide meaningful choice. While the population of Fingal remains one of the youngest and growing in the country, it is important that as we age, appropriate housing choice and supports are in place. The Government’s Housing Options for Our Ageing Population – Policy Statement 2019 provides a framework to support and provide guidance. A key principle underpinning Government housing policy is to support older people to live in their own home with dignity and independence for as long as possible. The aim is to ensure that older people will have greater choice by developing a range of housing options that are suited to their needs, care requirements and lifestyle choices. NPO 30 of the NPF provides that local planning, housing, transport/accessibility and leisure policies be developed with a focus on meeting the needs and opportunities of an ageing population, along with the inclusion of specific projections, supported by clear proposals in respect of ageing communities as part of the Core Strategy of City and County Development Plans. Fingal County Council will ensure that suitable housing for older people is a mandatory inclusion in all future LAPs and Masterplans. Fingal is involved in the Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme which aims to enable older people to continue living in their homes or in a home more suited to their needs. With the long-term aim of the scheme to support the avoidance or early or premature admission to longer term residential care. Fingal has published the Age Friendly Strategy (Fingal Age Friendly Strategy) 2018–2023 and the content considers the new Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative (HaPAI) data for the County. In the event, however, that the home is no longer fit for purpose and the provision of care and physical alterations cannot render it so, alternatives, preferably in the same area or community, need to be provided. By providing a variety of housing options for our older residents, including step down housing, this may in certain instances, free up larger family homes, therefore assisting with the demand for family homes in Fingal.
- SUSTAINABLE PLACEMAKING AND QUALITY HOMES125FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Policy SPQHP20 – Adaptable and Flexible Housing Promote all new housing to be designed and laid out in an adaptable and flexible manner to meet the needs of the homeowner as they age as set out in Section 5.2 Flexibility and Adaptability Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities – Best Practice Guidelines for Delivering Homes Sustaining Communities 2007 published by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Policy SPQHP21 – Accessibility Ensure existing policies, standards and objectives are in line with current best practice in terms of accessibility including the Irish Wheelchair Association’s (IWA) Think Ahead, Think Housing campaign, the IWA Best Practice Access Guidelines (4th edition) and the National Disability Authority’s Guidelines including Universal Design Guidelines for Homes in Ireland and Dementia Friendly Dwellings for People with Dementia, their Families and Carers. Age Friendly Objective SPQHO18 – Age Friendly Principles Support the needs of older people within the community with reference to Housing, Mobility and Public Realm having regard to Age Friendly Principles and Guidelines for the Planning Authority 2021 and the Fingal Age Friendly Strategy 2018–2023. Objective SPQHO19 – Range of Housing Options for Older People Promote a range of housing options within Fingal to cater for the housing needs and care requirements of older people. This includes independent and assisted living options and to support and promote the provision of specific purpose-built accommodation, including retirement villages, ‘right-sizing’ housing options and measures to ensure housing is adaptable to enable older people to continue living in their homes or in a home more suited to their needs. All LAPs and Masterplans will be assessed for suitability to provide housing for older people. Where there is an identified need or local demand, the appropriate housing option(s) will be included in the plan. Objective SPQHO20 – Dementia Issues in the Built Environment Promote and encourage schemes which promote innovative ways of addressing dementia friendly issues in the built environment, such as the provision of community managed gardens. Objective SPQHO21 – Adapting Homes and Intergenerational Living Fingal County Council will work in partnership with Approved Housing Bodies and other organisations to assist homeowners adapting their homes in a way that meets the needs of an ageing population and will promote initiatives to assist in intergenerational living. 3.5.7.2 Housing for Persons with Disabilities A new National Housing Strategy for Disabled People 2022–2027 was prepared by the Housing Agency which facilitates the provision of housing options and related services to disabled persons to allow individual choice
- SUSTAINABlE PlACEMAkING AND QUAlITy hOMES 126FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 and support independent living. Fingal County Council will continue to support the vision and strategic aims of the Strategy and facilitate access for people with disabilities to the appropriate range of housing, promoting equality of opportunity, individual choice and independent living. Policy SPQHP22 – Housing for People with Disabilities Support and promote access, for people with disabilities, to the appropriate range of housing and related support services, delivered in an integrated and sustainable manner, which promotes equality of opportunity, individual choice and independent living. Policy SPQHP23 – Affordable, Social and Specialised Housing Promote the provision of affordable and social housing and specialised housing including sheltered housing and housing for persons with disabilities. Objective SPQHO22 – Accessible Housing Fingal County Council recognises the importance of social inclusion and aims to make 30% of social housing should be fully accessible and built with a universal design approach which will mean that the property will be flexible and changed as needed over the course of the occupants lifetime. 3.5.7.3 Housing for the Traveller Community In the 2016 Census, the Traveller population of Fingal was recorded at 1,315 persons. This represents 0.45% of the population overall. The current Traveller Accommodation Programme for Fingal sets out the strategy for the provision of Traveller accommodation and support services during the period 2019–2024. The Programme identifies annual targets for group housing (new), groups housing (refurbishment) and halting site refurbishment to 2024. Table 3.2: Traveller Specific Accommodation – Annual Targets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Group Housing review o 24 13 14 17 10 Group Housing refurbishment 4 4 3 3 3 3 Halting site refurbishment 30 22 7 5 10 Total 34 50 23 22 30 13 Source: Fingal County Council Traveller Accommodation Programme 2019–2024 All Capital works for Traveller Specific accommodation is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Council will continue to address the provision of accommodation appropriate to the needs of Travellers in line with the requirements of the Traveller Accommodation Programme or any review thereto over the life of the Plan. Policy SPQHP24 – Housing for the Traveller Community Implement the Fingal Traveller Accommodation Programme 2019-2024 and any superseding Programmes agreed by Fingal County Council over the lifetime of this Plan.
- SUSTAINABLE PLACEMAKING AND QUALITY HOMES127FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 3.5.8 Other Housing Provision 3.5.8.1 Homelessness Reducing and preventing homelessness remains a top priority for national government through Housing for All: A new Housing Plan for Ireland which sets out pathways to achieving four overarching objectives, pathway no. 2 of which relates to eradicating homelessness, increasing social housing delivery and supporting social infrastructure. Fingal County Council as a member of the Dublin Region Homeless Executive will continue to implement the Homelessness Action Plan Framework for Dublin 2019–2021 (and any updates thereof during the life of the Plan). Recognising that homelessness requires an inter-agency approach to address the often-complex combination of health, economic and social needs of homeless persons and those at risk of homelessness, the Council will continue to work with the Dublin Region Homeless Executive, Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) and the HSE, to support people experiencing homelessness into long-term sustainable accommodation. Policy SPQHP25 – Homeless Services Support the implementation of The Homelessness Action Plan Framework for Dublin 2019–2021 or any subsequent update thereof during the life of the Plan and continue to collaborate with the Dublin Region Homeless Executive, Non-Government Organisations, Approved Housing Bodies and the Health Service Executive to support initiatives to address homelessness. 3.5.8.2 Emergency Accommodation The Council in conjunction with partner agencies is committed to facilitating the needs of those who require emergency housing provision, which may occur due to a variety of reasons. The Council will work collaboratively with statutory agencies to facilitate and support appropriate emergency accommodation where the need arises. Policy SPQHP26 – Emergency Accommodation Facilitate and support State agencies in the provision of specific emergency or other forms of housing need within Fingal as such demand arises. Objective SPQHO23 – Emergency Accommodation Facilitate and support Tusla Child and Family Agency, the Health Service Executive and other service providers and State agencies in the provision of specific emergency or other forms of accommodation within Fingal. Objective SPQHO24 – Inclusive Emergency Accommodation Facilitate and support relevant agencies in the development of emergency accommodation for families and homeless people of all genders, that is socially inclusive and focused in areas close to facilities and public transport. Objective SPQHO25 – Istanbul Convention Proactively facilitate and support Túsla, the Child and Family Agency, service providers and other relevant agencies in the provision of a domestic violence refuge in the County and work towards the realisation of one refuge space for every 10,000 people, as per the recommendation of the Istanbul Convention, particularly when initiating planning on larger regeneration lands.
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- SUSTAINABLE PLACEMAKING AND QUALITY HOMES129FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 3.5.8.3 Accommodation for Refugees and Asylum Seekers The Council will continue to liaise and work with the relevant agencies and stakeholders in securing appropriate accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers in appropriate locations in Fingal. Policy SPQHP27 – Accommodation for Refugees and Asylum Seekers The Council will implement government policy in relation to the provision of accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers within Fingal. 3.5.8.4 Student Accommodation The County benefits from the presence of the TU Dublin which is expanding its Blanchardstown and City campuses together with Connolly Hospital, which is a major teaching hospital in the Fingal area. Other major third level colleges located in adjoining local authority areas are within easy reach of Fingal. The Council will support the provision of high-quality, affordable, professionally managed student accommodation, either within the campus of the third level institution, or on sites in proximity to such institutions which benefit from access to good public transport and walking and cycling networks. The Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and training Board (DDLETB) and other institutions, provide opportunities for further education within the county. Policy SPQHP28 – Student Accommodation Support the provision of high-quality purpose built, professionally managed, third level student accommodation on the campus of Third Level Institutions or at other appropriate locations with access to public transport corridors which are proximate to third level centres of education. Objective SPQHO26 – Student Accommodation Support the provision of on-campus accommodation and consider applications for the provision of student accommodation off-campus having regard to: ¨ The location and accessibility to Educational Facilities and the proximity to existing or planned public transport corridors, cycle and pedestrian routes and green routes. ¨ The potential impact on existing residential amenities. ¨ The level and quality of on-site facilities, including storage facilities, waste management, cycle parking, leisure facilities, car parking and amenity. ¨ The architectural quality of the design and internal layouts should take cognisance of the need for flexibility for future possible changes of use. ¨ The number of similar facilities existing in the area. Development proposals for purpose-built student accommodation will be assessed against the criteria set out in Chapter 14 Development Management Standards.
- SUSTAINABlE PlACEMAkING AND QUAlITy hOMES 130FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 3.5.9 Housing Types 3.5.9.1 Social and Affordable Housing Social housing performs a key function in society, ensuring that households who do not have sufficient resources to meet their housing needs are provided with support. Under Housing for All, A New Housing Plan for Ireland, the Government has ambitious plans to average over 10,000 social housing homes annually for the next five years and to continue to build social housing to 2030. Given the current supply challenges, it will be necessary to continue to provide social housing via the private rental market to ensure that those who are most vulnerable in society can access support immediately. As new build supply of social housing ramps up, it is anticipated that there will be reducing reliance on assistance such as the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS). Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) have been significant partners with local authorities in social housing delivery in Fingal and will continue to have a significant role in new Local Authority Delivery Action Plans which are to be prepared by individual Local Authorities by December 2021 covering a five-year period. The Plans will set out how the Local Authority will deliver their housing targets, including the delivery of affordable homes. In addition, the Dublin Housing Delivery Group, of which Fingal is a partner, has been set up to co-ordinate and drive delivery of social and affordable housing in the Dublin region. In addition to the continued implementation of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, (as amended) the Council will work in partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, Approved Housing Bodies, and other key stakeholders to deliver and manage social housing. Other mechanisms of delivery will include direct build, acquisitions, void management, long term leasing, enhanced leasing, repair to lease, and private rental (RAS and HAP). 3.5.9.2 Cost Rental A new statutory basis is being established for Cost Rental under the Affordable Housing Act 2021, which sets out how this new sector will operate. Under Cost Rental, homes will be provided at rents that are set to cover only the cost of financing, building, managing and maintaining the homes, calculated over a minimum period of 40 years. Tenants will have significantly increased security of tenure, making Cost Rental a long-term rental option. Rents for these homes will be linked to annual inflation, providing greater cost certainty. This measure is being targeted at middle income households, with incomes above the social housing limits with the aim of maximising effectiveness for those who do not already receive support from the State. 3.5.9.3 Build to Rent It is an objective of the Council to facilitate the provision of Build-to-Rent Accommodation in suitable locations in accordance with the provisions of Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments 2020. Build to Rent serves an important role in meeting housing demand and provides an additional housing tenure option in the market. It is important to ensure however, that no one housing type dominates and a mix of housing options and tenures is preferable in achieving a sustainable housing mix. Build to Rent Schemes should be located close to high quality public transport networks, settlement and employment centres.
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