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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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- DUBlIN AIRPORT 331FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 The list of townlands to which Assessment Zone D applies are contained in Appendix 10. Policy DAP5 – Noise Support the actions contained within the Noise Action Plan for Dublin Airport 2019–23, or any subsequent plan or extension of same. Policy DAP6 – Health of Residents and Aviation Noise Protect the health of residents affected by aviation noise, particularly night-time noise. Objective DAO11 – Requirement for Noise Insulation Strictly control inappropriate development and require noise insulation where appropriate in accordance with Table 8.1 above within Noise Zone B and Noise Zone C and where necessary in Assessment Zone D, and actively resist new provision for residential development and other noise sensitive uses within Noise Zone A, as shown on the Development Plan maps, while recognising the housing needs of established families farming in the zone. To accept that time based operational restrictions on usage of the runways are not unreasonable to minimise the adverse impact of noise on existing housing within the inner and outer noise zone. Objective DAO12 – Noise Zones and New Housing for Farming Families Notwithstanding Objective DAO11, apply the provisions with regard to New Housing for Farming Families only, as set out in Chapter 3 Sustainable Placemaking and Quality Homes, within the Inner Noise Zone subject to the following restrictions: ƿ Under no circumstances shall any dwelling be permitted within the predicted 69 dB LAeq 16 hours noise contour, ƿ Comprehensive noise insulation shall be required for any house permitted under this objective, ƿ Any planning application shall be accompanied by a noise assessment report produced by a specialist in noise assessment which shall specify all proposed noise mitigation measures together with a declaration of acceptance of the applicant with regard to the result of the noise assessment report. Objective DAO13 – Aircraft Operations and Noise Ensure that aircraft-related development and operation procedures proposed and existing at the Airport consider the requirements of the Aircraft Noise Regulations, the Noise Abatement Objective (NAO) for Dublin Airport, the Noise Action Plan, Health Issues and all measures necessary to mitigate against the potential negative impact of noise from aircraft operations (such as engine testing, taxiing, taking off and landing), on existing established residential communities, while not placing unreasonable, but allowing reasonable restrictions on airport development to prevent detrimental effects on local communities, taking into account the EU Regulation 598/2014 (or any future superseding EU regulation applicable) having regard to the ‘Balanced Approach’ and the involvement of communities in ensuring a collaborative approach to mitigating against noise pollution.
- DUBlIN AIRPORT 332FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Objective DAO14 – Aircraft Movements and Development Restrict development which would give rise to conflicts with aircraft movements on environmental or safety grounds on lands in the vicinity of the Airport and on the main flight paths serving the Airport, and in particular restrict residential development in areas likely to be affected by levels of noise inappropriate to residential use. Objective DAO15 – Ongoing Review of Operation of Noise Zones Review the operation of the Noise Zones on an ongoing basis in line with the most up to date legislative frameworks in the area, the ongoing programme of noise monitoring in the vicinity of the Airport flight paths, and the availability of improved noise forecasts. Objective DAO16 – Introduction of a Noise Quota System To encourage and promote the introduction of a noise quota system at Dublin Airport to encourage Airlines to use quieter aircraft so as to prevent and reduce, where necessary, on a prioritised basis the effects due to long term exposure to aircraft noise. Objective DAO17 – Crosswind Runway Restrict the Crosswind Runway to essential occasional use on completion of the second east-west runway. ‘Essential’ use shall be interpreted as use when required by international regulations for safety reasons. Policy DAP7 – Align with Local Area Plan Objectives Ensure that all development within the Dublin Airport Local Area Plan lands will comply with the following Objectives of the Dublin Airport Local Area Plan, 2020, or any subsequent plan or extension of same. These include; ¨ Flood Risk Management Objectives ¨ Air Quality Objectives ¨ Sustainable Urban Drainage Objectives ¨ Archaeology Objectives ¨ Water Supply Objectives ¨ Architectural Heritage Objectives ¨ Surface Water Quality Objectives ¨ Natural Heritage Objectives ¨ Ground Water Objectives ii. Safety Dublin Airport’s Public Safety Zones show an Inner Public Safety Zone and an Outer Public Safety Zone in accordance with the guidance set out in the Environmental Resources Management [ERM] Report 2005. Specifically, this ERM Report provides guidance on the potential use and scale of development that may be considered appropriate within these zones. The Council will continue to follow the advice of the Irish Aviation Authority regarding the effects of proposed development on the safety of aircraft and the safe and efficient navigation thereof.
- DUBlIN AIRPORT 333FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Objective DAO18 – Safety Promote appropriate land use patterns in the vicinity of the flight paths serving the Airport, having regard to the precautionary principle, based on existing and anticipated environmental and safety impacts of aircraft movements. Objective DAO19 – Review of Public Safety Zones Support the review of Public Safety Zones associated with Dublin Airport and implement the policies to be determined by the Government in relation to these Public Safety Zones. Objective DAO20 – Irish Aviation Authority Publications Take into account relevant publications issued by the Irish Aviation Authority in respect of the operations of and development in and around Dublin Airport. Objective DAO21 – Irish Aviation Authority Advice Continue to take account of the advice of the Irish Aviation Authority with regard to the effects of any development proposals on the safety of aircraft or the safe and efficient navigation thereof. To refer planning applications for any proposals that may be developed in the environs of the Airport to the Irish Aviation Authority and daa in accordance with the Obstacle Limitation Requirements of Regulation (EU) No 139 / 2014 (EASA Certification Specifications), previously required under ICAO Annex 14, and which are depicted on the aerodrome operator’s map. Objective DAO22 – Weston Aerodrome Have regard to the safety and environmental impacts of aircraft movements associated with Weston Aerodrome in the assessment of any relevant development proposal. 8.5.8 Prioritising Community Engagement There are extensive residential areas located in the wider areas surrounding the Airport and as the Airport continues to grow, it is important that the impact on these communities is appropriately considered. As such, the aim is to create a balance between the further development and operations of the Airport and the needs of neighbouring communities. Formal engagement between Fingal County Council, Dublin Airport Authority (daa) and neighbouring airport communities occurs through a number of ongoing platforms such as the Dublin Airport Environmental Working Group [DAEWG] and Community Liaison Group [CLG]. The DAEWG provides focus on the matters relating to the monitoring of airport noise, flood risk, air quality and the growth of the Airport. The [CLG] is another important forum to further engagement specifically with the local community of St. Margaret’s which is located immediately to the west of the Airport lands. This forum provides the opportunity for the Council, daa and the community of St. Margaret’s to communicate in an open and transparent manner. The key focus is on creating an engaging and collaborative forum that discusses issues of relevance to the area, particularly in the context of Airport growth and operations. Objective DA28 of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 required the preparation of a strategy for St. Margaret’s Special Policy Area involving consultation between the existing community, Fingal County Council and daa. This has been prepared and is included in Appendix 1 of the Dublin Airport Local Area Plan 2020. Fingal County Council will continue to engage with local communities that are likely to be affected by the growth of the Airport.
- DUBlIN AIRPORT 334FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Policy DAP8 – Community Engagement Support the ongoing and continued engagement with neighbouring airport communities to ensure that the environmental impacts associated with the development proposals are carefully managed and mitigated through land use planning and environmental monitoring and review processes. Policy DAP9 – Support for the Local Community Support the local community impacted by the expansion of Dublin Airport in efforts to prevent the fragmentation of their community. Objective DAO23 – Public Stakeholder Forums Continue to participate in the Dublin Airport Stakeholders Forum, St. Margaret’s Community Liaison Group and other public stakeholder forums involving representatives from Local Authorities, airport operators, community and other stakeholders, providing a forum for discussion of environmental, community and other issues. Objective DAO24 – Housing Development and Dublin Airport Noise Zones Restrict housing development in order to minimise the potential for future conflict between Airport operations and the environmental conditions for residents, in accordance with the Dublin Airport Noise Zones 2019. Objective DAO25 – Improvements and Extensions to Existing Properties Permit improvement and extensions to existing properties in the area where it can be demonstrated that such works do not represent significant intensification of development, and that appropriate consideration of potential noise impacts are incorporated within the proposals. 8.5.9 Promoting Quality Design Dublin Airport is a National Gateway and should provide through exemplar design a visual coherence to deliver an attractive high-quality environment which enriches visitor experiences. A high standard of design provides the opportunity to make a statement, create a sense of place that defines the country’s character for visitors as they arrive or depart from the Airport. The design should be unique and specifically Irish to define it from other airports. High quality unique design should be provided in the terminals and other parts of the Airport infrastructure. All areas/facilities in the Airport should be accessible by all based on universal design approach and these should be designed with long term environmental benefits. Policy DAP10 – Design Ensure that all development within the Dublin Airport Local Area Plan lands will comply with the Design Objectives of the Dublin Airport Local Area Plan, 2020, or any subsequent LAP or extension of same. Objective DAO26 – Development within Dublin LAP Lands Ensure that all development within the Dublin Airport Local Area Plan lands will be of a high standard of design and sustainability, to reflect the prestigious nature of an international gateway airport, and its location adjacent to Dublin City.
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- DUBlIN AIRPORT 336FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 9. GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATURAL HERITAGE FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023–2029
- GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATURAl hERITAGE 337FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 9.1 Introduction Green infrastructure can be understood as a planned network of interconnected natural areas such as parks, rivers and open spaces that help to conserve natural ecosystem functions. Green infrastructure planning results in environmental, economic and social benefits by providing nature-based solutions to development objectives. This approach results in resilient urban landscapes adapted for and reducing the negative effects of climate change. Fingal has a rich biodiversity resource with its coast, countryside, and urban centres. The value of biodiversity extends from the health and wellbeing benefits to be gained from contact with nature, to the economic gains for local businesses associated with food production and outdoor pursuits. Fingal contains a wealth of natural heritage, but the patterns of loss of this heritage mirrors the global pattern of biodiversity loss as our local habitats are lost and species numbers have declined. The challenge is to develop the County in a way which maintains and enhances biodiversity for future generations. Fingal’s response to habitat loss and species decline is the development of an Ecological Network that spans the entire County. The Ecological Network is made up of core nature conservation areas, buffer zones, and nature development areas and ecological corridors. 9.2 Context Fingal County Council has developed the Ecological Network through forward planning initiatives and Development Management and is also involved in practical conservation projects together with local landowners and on Council owned lands. In Portrane, the Council is leasing a private site to preserve dune grassland and various rare plant species by means of a grazing regime with highland cattle. Similarly, the Council is working with landowners on Howth to restore the heathland by means of grazing, invasive species control, wildfire management and wetland restoration. In response to objectives for new parks, open spaces and recreational facilities the Council is preparing Development and Management Plans for Bremore Regional Park in Balbriggan, Ward River Valley Regional Park in Swords, Racecourse Park between Baldoyle and Portmarnock, Rogerstown Park located on the former Balleally Landfill near Rush and the Tolka Valley Regional Park in Dublin 15. All these new Regional Parks incorporate resilient design and include significant areas dedicated to nature conservation. Community Garden Initiatives provide existing and new local groups with opportunities to manage outdoor spaces close to their homes and the Council also provides in excess of 800 public allotment places (the highest per capita provision in the country). 9.3 Opportunities Green infrastructure and our natural heritage perform key functions for our communities. For example, our parks and open space promote health and wellbeing and make Fingal a better place to live in. Green infrastructure also enhances opportunities for recreation and tourism, sustains our food industry and encourages new businesses to invest in the County. By providing a network of multifunctional green and blue spaces and protecting the natural environment, there are opportunities to contribute to urban sustainability, climate resilience while increasing access to nature and providing a good quality of life for people. It is also recognised that green infrastructure is a vital component in building resilient communities capable of adapting to the consequences of climate change. To ensure the benefits of ecosystem services are realised in
- GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATURAl hERITAGE 338FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 existing and new developments, various green infrastructure components can be incorporated in the design and management such as green roofs, green walls, trees, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), bird and bat boxes in walls and wildflower meadows. Green roofs and walls can help to regulate the structures internal temperature and reduce storm water run-off. The SuDS wetlands help improve water quality and prevent flash flooding. The tree canopy helps regulate urban heat and improves air quality and provides shade. Birds and bats help to regulate insects and open space and gardens can provide corridors for the movement of wildlife. 9.4 Strategic Aims Green infrastructure and natural heritage are embedded in planning policy at national and regional levels through the NPF and the RSES. Key policy objectives centre on integrated planning for green infrastructure and Ecosystem Services (NPO 58; NPO 62; RSO 10; RPO 7.12) and enhanced green infrastructure is a key strategic outcome. The NPF also states that: Green Infrastructure planning will inform the preparation of regional and metropolitan strategies and City and County Development Plans by: Assisting in accommodating growth and expansion, while retaining the intrinsic value of natural places and natural assets; Providing increased certainty in planning by proactively addressing relevant environmental issues; Encouraging more collaborative approaches to plan-making by enabling examination of the interactions between future development requirements and the capacity of receiving areas and ensuring that sufficient and well-planned green spaces, commensurate in scale to long-term development requirements, are designated in statutory plans. The NPF also stresses that “It is also important to consider the interrelationships between biodiversity, natural heritage, landscape and our green spaces.” NPO 60 requires that policy “Conserve and enhance the rich qualities of natural and cultural heritage of Ireland in manner appropriate to their significance.” Likewise, the RSES also provides key Regional Policy Objectives as follows. RPO 7.16 is to “Support the implementation of the Habitats Directive in achieving an improvement in the conservation status of protected species and habitats in the region and ensure alignment between the core objectives of the EU Birds and Habitats Directives and Local Authority Development Plans.” RPO 7.17 is to “Facilitate cross boundary co-ordination between Local Authorities and the relevant agencies in the Region to provide clear governance arrangements and co-ordination mechanisms to support the development of ecological networks and enhanced connectivity between protected sites while also addressing the need for management of alien invasive species and the conservation of native species.” The European Union Biodiversity Strategy 2030 contains specific commitments to protect 30% of EU land and sea territory and sets out actions to achieve this, including building upon existing Natura 2000 areas; addressing the key drivers of biodiversity loss with a European Union Nature Restoration Plan and measures to tackle the global biodiversity challenge. To bring nature back to cities, the Commission calls on European cities of at least 20,000 inhabitants to develop ambitious Urban Greening Plans. These should include measures to create biodiverse and accessible urban forests, parks and gardens, urban farms, green roofs and walls, tree-lined streets, meadows and hedges. They should also help improve connections between green spaces, eliminate the use of pesticides, limit excessive mowing of urban green spaces and other harmful biodiversity practices. The promotion of healthy ecosystems, green infrastructure and nature-based solutions
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- GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATURAl hERITAGE 340FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 should be systematically integrated into urban planning, including in public spaces, infrastructure, and the design of buildings and their surroundings. In 2019, Dáil Éireann declared a national biodiversity crisis. The National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017–2021 contains a number of relevant objectives and actions aimed at mainstreaming biodiversity into decision making while the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy supports the implementation of the EU Birds and Habitats Directives and aims to ensure alignment between its core objectives and Local Authority Development Plans (RPO 7. 16). Biodiversity protection is also incorporated into the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, the Water Framework Directive (marine waters) the Nitrates Directive (agricultural runoff), the SEA Directive, EIA Directive and the Invasive Species Regulations. 9.5 Policies and Objectives Policy GINHP1 – Resilient Design Promote an awareness of the benefits of resilient design and the multi-functional nature of green infrastructure. Apply multi-functional principles of green infrastructure to inform the Development Management process in terms of design and layout of new residential areas, business/industrial development and other significant projects while maximising the multi-functional nature of green infrastructure by ensuring the development of synergies between Public Open Space, Biodiversity, SuDS/Water Sensitive Design, Climate Change and Active Travel objectives. Policy GINHP2 – Protection of Green Infrastructure Ensure that areas and networks of green infrastructure are identified, protected, enhanced, managed and created to provide a wide range of environmental, social and economic benefits to communities. Policy GINHP3 – Greening of Developments Encourage measures for the ‘greening’ of new developments including the use of green roofs, brown roofs, green walls and water harvesting. Where feasible require new developments to incorporate greening elements such as green roofs, brown roofs, green walls, green car parking and SuDs (e.g. clean water ponds fed by rainwater via downpipes). Objective GINHO1 – Urban Greening Plans Develop and implement Urban Greening Plans for Balbriggan, Swords and the wider Dublin 15 area within the lifetime of the Development Plan. 9.5.1. Green Infrastructure Themes The Council has identified a number of key Green Infrastructure (GI) themes. These are: ¨ Biodiversity, ¨ Parks, Open Space and Recreation, ¨ Sustainable Water Management, ¨ Archaeological and Heritage Landscapes, ¨ Landscape.
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