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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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- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 411FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 UÉ Investment Plans contain a mix of projects, national programmes and capital maintenance programmes. The WSSP sets out the objectives of UÉ for the provision of water services over a period of 25 years and provides strategic direction to the preparation of investment plans during this time. It details current and future challenges which affect the provision of water services and identifies the priorities to be tackled in the short and medium term. This Strategic Framework identifies and prioritises the key objectives required to ensure the public water system can meet the challenges of the future. Water supply for the wider Dublin area is at critical levels of demand and to facilitate further growth in line with NPF population growth projections, prioritisation of water supply investment should occur. The importance of investing in the Region's infrastructure to ensure it remains a competitive location is recognised. UÉ has identified key projects for the Region which are included in Project Ireland 2040 to support planned development and maintain and improve existing services. Specifically, the Water Supply Project for the Eastern and Midlands Region is required to ensure sufficient treated water is available to meet the long-term water supply needs of the Region to provide for projected growth up to 2050 and contribute to resilience and security of supply for the area. The phased upgrade of the Ringsend WWTP Project and Greater Dublin Drainage Project are key wastewater infrastructure investment priorities in the short-to-medium term, whilst the Water Supply Project for the Eastern and Midlands Region (EMR) is identified as a critical longer-term project to ensure resilience and security of supply. The Greater Dublin Drainage Project aims to provide drainage infrastructure to support the continued development of the Greater Dublin Area. The project aims to provide long term sustainable wastewater drainage and treatment. Ireland is not a water stressed country. However, we need to operate our water network to cater for growth and to optimise this great natural resource. Recent droughts and storms have left some people with no water or reduced water, including a water conservation order (hosepipe ban) for the first time in Ireland. To prevent this happening in the future UÉ must plan ahead and have prepared a National Water Resources Plan (NWRP, 2021) to determine the water we can provide now and into the future. The NWRP sets out how we will balance the supply and demand for drinking water over the short, medium and long term and it will be a 25 year strategy to ensure we have a sustainable, secure and reliable drinking water supply for everyone. Fingal County Council will continue to work with Uisce Éireann to implement the policies and recommendations included within this NWRP. UÉ's National Wastewater Sludge Management Plan (NWSMP, 2016) sets out a nationwide standardised approach to ensure that treated public wastewater sludge across the country is effectively managed, stored, transported and re-used or disposed in a sustainable way, to the benefit of the public and the environment we all live in. Table 11.1 below highlights Uisce Éireann's ‘Statement of Capacity’ which contains the broad strategic water and wastewater capacities at present and the relevant infrastructural investments programmed by Uisce Éireann in its Investment Plan.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 412FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 SCHOOL SHOPCAFE HOSPITAL National Water Resources Plan (NWRP) The plan will set out how we can balance the amount of drinking water we can supply with the demand for water that is needed over the short, medium and long term. Identify areas where there is not enough water supply to meet demand How climate change will impact our water Develop a national plan to ensure there will be enough water to meet demand Assess the amount of water we have available Calculate the demand for water from homes, businesses, farms and industry now and into the future
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 413FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Table 11.1: Uisce Éireann's Statement of Capacity (Uisce Éireann, February 2023) Statement of Feasibility for Fingal to Inform the FDP Area Wastewater Treatment Wastewater Network Water Supply and Network Metropolitan Area Long Term will need the Greater Dublin Drainage Project and Ringsend WWTW Upgrades Drainage Area Plans (DAP) are underway for most settlements in the area. North Fringe Sewer (NFS) area Swords and Malahide. The Greater Dublin Area is constrained. Will need the Water Supply Project (WSP) in the medium term. Swords Swords WWTW – Should be sufficient headroom. However, will need a project in the longer term (full realisation of MetroLink) There are issues in some areas. DAP working on upgrade solutions. Immediate upgrades developed into projects. Fosterstown Masterplan extension to Malahide Roundabout. Leixlip WTW. Water conservation and the National Leakage Reduction programme will be an important part of water supply management Blanchardstown (incl Castleknock, Clonsilla, Mulhuddart, Ongar, Hollystown & Tyrrelstown) Ringsend upgrades underway & GDD project in the longer term Blanchardstown Regional Drainage Scheme (BRDS) Trunk Sewer effectively complete. Local sewers will be developer led. UÉ are developing a high level servicing plan of all development land for the fringes of the 9c catchment. Includes Barnhall SDZ. Ongar, Cherrywood, Huntstown, Hollystown, Mulhuddart, etc. Leixlip WTW. Water conservation and the National Leakage Reduction programme will be an important part of water supply management Baldoyle / Sutton Ringsend Upgrades underway Goes to north fringe sewer – no issues. Leixlip WTW. Water conservation and the National Leakage Reduction programme will be an important part of water supply management Howth Ringsend Upgrades underway Planned project for Doldrum Bay. WS upgrades almost complete. Howth Reservoir Upgrade – Feasibility stage Other Settlements (incl Santry) Ringsend North Fringe Donabate & Portrane Portrane TW has headroom Pumping Stations under construction with system upgraded to facilitate 3000 units. Leixlip WTW. Watermain extension / Upgrade in progress Malahide Can accommodate this level of growth Kinsealy Lane (south) now connected to the North Fringe Sewer. Kinsealy Lane North – A project is planned and to be completed within the lifetime of the FDP. Main Town Area – some network capacity issues. DAP will identify solutions. WS upgrades recently completed
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 414FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Statement of Feasibility for Fingal to Inform the FDP Area Wastewater Treatment Wastewater Network Water Supply and Network Portmarnock Ringsend Upgrades underway Planned project for P.Stn upgrade at Portmarnock Bridge. P.Stn. needs to be delivered. Existing network pumping control being implemented to get another phase in. Leixlip WTW. Water conservation and the National Leakage Reduction programme will be an important part of water supply management Towns & Villages (incls Coolquay, Kinsealy, Rivermeade & Rowlestown) Issues in Oldtown, Rivermeade & Turvey. Oldtown WWTW – it is planned to upgrade the plant under the National Certificate of Authorisation Programme. No current plans for a project in Turvey or Rivermeade. Rowlestown also needs P.Stn Upgrade Balbriggan Barnageeragh WWTW has ample headroom Quay Street upgrade planned for future development 10 year Horizon delivery 2023 / 24. New network required to get Balbriggan north area and South of Quay St to Dublin Road Pumping Station. UÉ developing plan of infrastructure required. DAP for Balbriggan / Skerries has commenced. Bog of the Ring & Leixlip Rush Portrane WWTW has ample headroom Upgraded. Leixlip (as above) Lusk Portrane WWTW has ample headroom Generally, no issues, no local concerns Leixlip (as above) Skerries & Loughshinny Barnageeragh WWTW has ample headroom New pumping stations at Rush Road, Skerries & Loughshinny have been completed Leixlip (as above) Towns & Villages Issues in Naul, will be addressed under the Small Towns & Villages Growth Programme Rural Colecot & Ballyboughal are constrained settlements No immediate plans for upgrades.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 415FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Policy IUP1 – Uisce Éireann-Water Services Infrastructure Support Uisce Éireann’s strategic water service projects and infrastructure improvements and engage with them to facilitate projects that deliver the water services infrastructure necessary to support Fingal’s settlement hierarchy, sustainable growth and mitigation and adaptation to climate change in line with national and regional policy. Policy IUP2 – Uisce Éireann-Water Quality and Water Conservation Continue to support UÉ in their role in water quality, water conservation and addressing leakage and support opportunities for water conservation as part of new and retrofitted developments and encourage the consideration of alternative water sources. Policy IUP3 – Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilitate the provision of appropriately sized and located wastewater treatment plants and networks including a new Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and the implementation of other recommendations of the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders and services providers, to facilitate development in the County and Region and to protect the water quality of Fingal’s coastal and inland waters through the provision of adequate treatment of wastewater. Policy IUP4 – Uisce Éireann – Water Service Projects Support Uisce Éireann in delivering key water service projects in the County, as per Table 11.1 above. Policy IUP5 – Greater Dublin Drainage Study Promote and support the implementation of the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study, Dublin Region Local Authorities (2005) GDSDS, including any updates to the original report. Policy IUP6 – Water Supply Liaise with Uisce Éireann to ensure that an adequate supply of drinking water for domestic, commercial, industrial and other uses is available for the sustainable development of the County. Policy IUP7 – Additional Water Source Liaise with, support and facilitate Uisce Éireann during the lifetime of the Plan to identify and develop an additional sustainable water source serving the Eastern and Midlands Region and the existing population of Fingal while also facilitating the sustainable development of the County, in accordance with the requirements of Fingal’s Settlement Strategy and associated Core Strategy. Objective IUO1 – Water Conservation Measures Promote the sustainable use of water and water conservation and demand management measures in new and existing developments within the County, to promote water conservation by all water users.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 416FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Objective IUO2 – Water Safety Plans Protect both ground and surface water resources and work with Uisce Éireann to develop and implement Water Safety Plans to protect sources of public water supply and their contributing catchment and to reduce leakage in accordance with any future Regional Water Conservation Strategy. Policy IUP8 – Strategic Water Services Infrastructure Identify and support the provision of key enabling infrastructure at strategic development sites in Fingal, as outlined in the MASP, to facilitate their release for development during the lifetime of the Development Plan and consult with all relevant public service providers to ensure that zoned lands are serviced in a timely fashion to facilitate opportunities for employment, enterprise creation and residential development. Objective IUO3 – Water Services Infrastructure Ensure that all new developments in areas served by a public foul sewerage network connect to the public sewerage system and comply with the requirements of the Uisce Éireann Foul Sewer specification (where applicable). Objective IUO4 – Separate Foul and Surface Water Drainage Systems Require all new development to provide separate foul and surface water drainage systems and to prohibit the connection of surface water outflows to the foul drainage network where separation systems are available, and vice versa (foul to surface), where separation systems are available. Objective IUO5 – Protection of Water and Drainage Infrastructure Work in conjunction with Uisce Éireann to protect existing water and drainage infrastructure by protecting existing wayleaves and buffer zones around public water service infrastructure. Objective IUO6 – Buffer Zones around Wastewater Treatment Plants Establish a buffer zone around all wastewater treatment plants suitable to the size and operation of each plant. The buffer zone should not be less than 100m from the odour producing units. Objective IUO7 – Buffer Zones around Pumping Stations Establish an appropriate buffer zone around all pumping stations suitable to the size and operation of each station. The buffer zone should be a minimum 35 metres – 50 metres from the noise/odour producing part of the pumping station to avoid nuisance from odour and noise. For small scale developments (less than 15 houses) a smaller buffer zone may be agreed with the Planning Authority.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 417FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Policy IUP9 – Sludge Management Plan Have regard to the policies and objectives contained in Uisce Éireann’s National Wastewater Sludge Management Plan 2016 and subsequent plans, and to support appropriate options for the extraction of energy and other resources from sewerage sludge and continue to work with Uisce Éireann and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the provision of facilities for the safe and sustainable management of sludges (sewage, waterworks, agricultural, industrial and septic tank) that are generated within the County. Objective IUO8 – Taking in Charge of Private Drainage Infrastructure Require that all new surface water infrastructure within public or private developments be constructed in accordance with the standards set out within the Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for Drainage Works, as amended, irrespective of the management and maintenance regime proposed for the development or whether or not the development is intended to be taken in charge, in full or in part (i.e. infrastructure shall be to designed to taking in charge standards). 11.5.2 Surface Water and Flood Risk Management Surface water management and flood prevention remain the responsibility of the Local Authorities and the Office of Public Works (OPW). The management of surface water drainage in Fingal over the lifetime of the Development Plan and beyond will be key to reducing surface water run-off both mitigating and adapting to climate change and flooding. 11.5.2.1 Nature-Based Surface Water Solutions through SuDS Approaches to manage surface water that take account of water quantity (flooding), water quality (pollution), biodiversity (wildlife and plants) and amenity are collectively referred to as SuDS. The approach of using SuDS can best be summarised as offering a ‘total’ solution to rainwater management and is applicable in both urban and rural situations. By using SuDS techniques, water is either infiltrated or conveyed more slowly to the drainage system and ultimately to water courses via permeable paving, swales, green roofs, rain water harvesting, detention basins, ponds and wetlands. The increased use of SuDS helps control the rate of surface water run-off, thereby, reducing the volume of rainfall being discharged to our drainage systems and potential for overflows and localised flooding. Facilitating run-off to percolate through natural features such as the natural ground, tree pits, green roofs and swales, will provide for staged water treatment, helping to remove pollution and sediments and thereby, improving the water quality of our rivers in line with the requirements of the WFD. Fingal County Council will actively encourage and promote the use of green solutions such as swales, tree pits, green roofs, downpipe planters, ponds and wetlands for drainage, which minimise negative environmental impacts resulting from development. Above ground drainage solutions maximise the benefits in terms of water quality, flooding, biodiversity, amenity, climate change and maintenance amongst others.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 418FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 The incorporation of the principle of SuDS in all public and private developments in urban areas is recommended as is the need for diversion of storm water from combined sewers where possible in order to overcome challenges in relation to management of surface water and its separation from foul sewage. Fingal’s SuDS Guidance Document – Green/ Blue Infrastructure for Development as amended, is intended to guide applicants in the provision of SuDS for development through the planning process and a key objective is to provide clarity for developers and a general agreement across Fingal County Council’s sections at an early stage of the development process in terms of how SuDS can be incorporated on a development site. This will ensure the early consideration of surface water drainage management and open space provision in the development design process, with the overarching principle of SuDS design being that surface water runoff should be managed for maximum benefit, including water quantity, water quality, amenity, and biodiversity. Swale, filter drains and an Attenuation Basin in Malahide (Source: FCC’s SuDs Guidance Document – Green/ Blue Infrastructure for Development (FCC, 2021) The use of green solutions for drainage is underpinned in the NPF and Fingal’s Climate Change Action Plan 2019 –2024 and is a key cornerstone of achieving flooding and Water Framework Directive objectives. See also Appendix 11 (SuDS Guidance Document), and Chapter 14, Development Management Standards (Section 14.20.3 SuDS) Policy IUP10 – Water Conservation and SuDS Promote the inclusion of water conservation and SuDS measures in all developments, to reduce the level of surface water run-off, improve water quality and contribute to adaptation to climate change through natural solutions.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 419FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Policy IUP11 – Multi-Disciplinary Approach Adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to the implementation of policies in relation to wetlands, flood alleviation measures, public access to rivers and riparian/waterway/green corridors and encourage measures for the ‘greening’ of new developments including the use of green roofs, brown roofs, green walls and water harvesting. Objective IUO9 – Surface Water Drainage Systems Maintain and enhance existing surface water drainage systems in the County and to require SuDS in new developments where appropriate, as set out in the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study (Vol 2: New Development) / Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for Drainage Works). Objective IUO10 – SuDS – Nature-Based Solutions SuDS shall incorporate nature-based solutions and have regard to the objectives set out in Fingal’s Guidance Document – Green/ Blue Infrastructure for Development, as amended (Appendix 11) and Nature Based Solutions to the Management of Rainwater and Surface Water Runoff in Urban Areas, Water Sensitive Urban Design Best Practice Interim Guidance Document (November 2021, DHLGH). Objective IUO11 – SuDS in New Developments SuDS shall be incorporated into all parts of a development (open spaces, roads, footpaths, private areas), and have regard to the FCC SuDs Guidance Document – Green/ Blue Infrastructure for Development, as amended (Appendix 11), and shall ensure: ¨ That the design of SuDS enhances the quality of open spaces and when included as part of any open space provision, it must contribute in a significant and positive way to the design and quality of the open space. ¨ Open space areas shall not be dominated by SuDS features. ¨ Underground tanked systems, whether concrete or plastic, are the least favoured means for surface water management and shall only be used when green solutions have proven not feasible. See also Appendix 11 (SuDS Guidance Document), and Chapter 14 Development Management Standards (Section 14.20.3 SuDS). Objective IUO12 – Green Roofs Require the use of Green Roofs particularly on apartment, commercial, leisure and educational buildings as part of the overall surface water management strategy for each development, where appropriate. Objective IUO13 – Surface Water Run-Off Require that all surface water run-off from new / extended domestic driveways, repaired/ replacement driveways and vehicular entrances (where such development is not exempted from the requirement to obtain planning permission) is managed using SuDS, ensuring no increase in surface water discharges to the public drainage network.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 420FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Objective IUO14 – Buffer Zones for Riparian Corridors Implement policies relating to the buffer zones for riparian corridors and SuDS, having regard to Fingal’s SuDS Guidance document Green/ Blue Infrastructure for Development, as amended. Objective IUO15 – Surface Water Management Plan Require the preparation of a Surface Water Management Plan as part of all new developments which shall include the following: ¨ Identify and assess the existing surface water movements through the development before considering and developing a surface water management system using SuDS, having regard to our Fingal Guidance Document –Green/ Blue Infrastructure for Development, as amended (Appendix 11). ¨ Incorporate SuDS along the route of the water movement to enhance the water quality effects of nature-based systems at the different stages – Treatment Train approach from source to discharge. ¨ Require applications for new developments to submit details of surface water management plans during construction to ensure compliance with the water quality standards and to protect the water quality and flow regime of surface and groundwater resources. 11.5.2.2 Flood Risk Management The OPW is the lead organisation for flood risk management in Ireland and they have now created detailed Flood Maps to describe existing and potential flood risk. Flood Plans set out how that flood risk is to be managed through investment in flood relief schemes and other policy measures. As part of the preparation of statutory plans and development proposals, Fingal has regard to the recommendations and flood maps arising from the Fingal-East Meath CFRAM Study and the Eastern CFRAM Study. Fingal County Council is covered by two Flood Risk Management Plans: ¨ Flood Risk Management Plan for the Liffey and Dublin Bay River Basin (UOM09) Areas for further assessment included in this plan: Clonee, Belcamp park, Balgriffin, Kinsaley, Mulhuddart, Lucan to Chapelizod, Malahide, Sutton and Baldoyle, Sutton and Howth North, Swords South and Santry. ¨ Flood Risk Management Plan for the Nanny-Delvin River Basin (UOM08) Areas for further assessment included in this plan are: Donabate, Portrane, Balbriggan, Skerries, Lusk, Staffordstown/Turvey, Oldtown, Swords and Rush. Fingal will continue to work in close partnership with the OPW on implementing the remaining projects under both FEMFRAMS and CFRAMS as well as minor non-catchment based projects. We will continue to protect and enhance the County’s floodplains, wetlands and coastal areas as vital green infrastructure which provides space for storage and conveyance of floodwater, enabling flood risk to be more effectively managed and reducing the need to provide flood defences in the future and to ensure that new development does not impact on important wetland sites within river / stream catchments. The County’s floodplains are also being
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