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Fingal Development Plan 2023–2029 – Written Statement (Consolidated)
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- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 431FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 11.6.1 Control of Major Accident Hazards Directive (Seveso Directive) Contaminated land is generally considered to be lands where there are substances which could cause significant harm and endanger human health. The SEVESO III Directive (2012/18/EU) requires that the objectives of preventing major accidents and limiting their consequences should be taken into account in land-use policy. This Directive was transposed into Irish legislation through S.I. No. 209 of 2015 Chemicals Act Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations 2015. COMAH establishments, are defined as locations (typically industrial) where significant quantities of dangerous substances are stored and are categorised as Upper Tier or Lower Tier by the type and the quantity of hazardous substances that they store. Fingal has several sites (both Upper Tier and Lower Tier Establishments) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) provides advice, where appropriate, in respect of planning applications within a certain distance of the perimeter of these sites. Seveso Site Consultation Distances are specified in the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended) and vary depending on the nature of activity at the site. Such technical advice will be taken into account in the consideration of applications for planning permission. See also Chapter 14, Development Management Standards (Section 14.20.21: Major Accidents – Seveso Sites) Policy IUP26 – COMAH Establishments/SEVESO Continue to have regard to the provisions of the SEVESO III Directive (2012/18/EU) relating to the control of major accident hazards involving dangerous substances and its objectives to prevent major accidents and limit the consequences of such accidents. Fingal will continue to have regard to the provisions of the Directive and recommendations of the HSA in the assessment of all planning applications located on, or impacted by, COMAH establishments in accordance with Guidance on Technical Land-use Planning Advice: for Planning Authorities and Operators of COMAH establishments 2021. Objective IUO37 – Restrictions on Development in proximity of a Seveso Site Have regard to the provision of the Major Accident Directive (Seveso III) (European Council Directive 2012/18/EU) and impose restrictions in consultation with the HSA, on developments abutting or within proximity of a Seveso site. The extent of restrictions on development will be dependent on the type of risk present and the quantity and form of the dangerous substance present or likely to be present. Objective IUO38 – Location of New Seveso Development Permit new Seveso development only in low-risk locations away from vulnerable residential, retail and commercial development. Objective IUO39 – Extensions to Seveso Sites Prohibit new extensions to long-established Seveso sites where they are a non-conforming use and where they pose an unacceptable accident risk to the public.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 432FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Objective IUO40 – Adjacent Uses – Seveso Sites In areas where Seveso sites exist in appropriate locations with low population densities, ensure that proposed uses in adjacent sites do not compromise the potential for expansion of the existing Seveso use and in particular the exclusion of developments with the potential to attract large numbers of the public. Objective IUO41 – Storage of Seveso Substances Attach to any grant of permission for new warehouses or similar industrial buildings, a condition to exclude use/storage of SEVESO substances (or require a separate planning permission for it). Objective IUO42 – HSA Consultation Distances for new Seveso Sites Have regard to the advice of the HSA when proposals for new Seveso sites are considered and for all planning applications within the consultation distances stated in Table 14.27: List of Seveso / COMAH Sites (Chapter 14 Development Management Standards). Objective IUO43 – Seveso Risk Assessment Require developers to submit a detailed Consequence and Risk Assessment with all Environmental Impact Statements and/or legislative licence applications for all Seveso sites. 11.7 Energy Policies and Objectives A secure and resilient supply of energy is critical to a well-functioning region, and is essential for heating, cooling, and to fuel transport, power industry, and generate electricity. With projected increases in population and economic growth, the demand for energy is set to increase in the coming years. At present, we have a significantly higher carbon footprint than the EU average, in part due to higher transport and energy demand, mostly based on fossil fuels, which has worked against achieving agreed climate action targets. Ireland needs to exploit renewable energy to reduce national dependency on imported fuels for energy provision and to ensure security of supply which will benefit the economy as well as the environment. Along with transport demand, higher densities and shorter travel distances will also reduce energy demand and use. Multi-storey and terraced buildings in close proximity require less energy and make renewables-based systems of energy distribution such as district heating, more feasible. In planning Ireland’s future energy landscape and in transitioning to a low carbon economy, the ability to diversify and adapt to new energy technologies is essential. Over the period to 2040, it is likely that technological advances will accelerate the commercial application, development and deployment of a marine renewable energy sector including offshore floating wind farms, tidal turbine devices and wave energy converters. Fingal will promote more energy efficient development through the location of housing and employment along public transport corridors, where people can choose to use less energy intensive public transport, rather than being dependent on the car. CHP and District Heating systems will be supported and encouraged, where possible.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 433FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Figure 11.1: Transmission System Map March 2021 Coolkeeragh Magherafelt Tamnamore Tandragee Kilroot Ballycronan Ballylumford Castlereagh Hannahstown Kells Ahane Knockranny EAST TO WEST INTERCONNECTOR MOYLE INTERCONNECTOR WOODLAND PORTAN DUNSTOWN OLDSTREET MONEYPOINT Kellis Tynagh Great Island Cullenagh Prospect TarbertKilpaddoge Arklow Ballynahulla Srananagh Shannonbridge Cashla Gorman Louth Lodgewood Ballyvouskill Killonan Flagford Clashavoon Uggool Knockalough Turlough Hill Knockanure Loguestown Coleraine Rasharkin Limavady Sorne Hill Trillick Killymallaght Lisaghmore Springtown Ardnagappary Letterkenny Tievebrack Binbane Strabane Magherakeel Tremoge Gort DungannonDromore Creagh Newry Ballynahinch Banbridge Waringstown Enniskillen Aghyoule Gortawee Antrim Ballymena Lisburn Corraclassy Clogher Lisdrum Dundalk Mullagharlin Shankill Avra Drybridge Platin Knockumber Navan Tonroe Sliabh Bawn Richmond Arigna Stephenstown Dunfirth Thornsberry Blake Baroda Mullingar Athlone Somerset Cloon Athy Portlaoise Carlow Dallow Ikerrin Thurles Kilkenny Anner Doon Ballydine Cahir Tipperary Cauteen Wexford DungarvanBarrymore Mallow Charleville Brinny Dunmanway Bandon Ballylicky Coolroe Macroom Knockearagh Oughtragh Tralee Trien Nenagh Drumline Singland Mungret Agannygal Slievecallan Tullabrack Banoge Crane Cordal Knockacummer Glenlara BallybegStratford Galway Salthill Screeb Dalton Castlebar Carrowbeg Sligo Glenree Moy Bellacorick Corderry Rathkeale Baltrasna Kinnegad Sealrock Castlefarm Aughinish Waterford Killoteran Butlerstown Omagh Carrick-on-Shannon Lanesboro Gilra Ennis Carrigadrohid Monteen Limerick Drumkeen Drumnakelly Clonkeen Slieve Kirk Brockaghboy Mulreavy Golagh Drumquin Cliff Cathleen's Fall Meentycat Rathrussan Garvagh Tawnaghmore Srahnakilly Cunghill Mount Lucas Cushaling Derryiron Pollaphuca Ballywater Castledockerall Lisheen Kill Hill Shelton Abbey WoodhouseBoogeragh Garrow Coomagearlaghy Glanlee Coomataggart Dromada Athea Clahane Cloghboola Reamore Ardnacrusha Bolltiagh Derrybrien Inniscarra Knockraha Agahda Raffeen Glanagow Longpoint Newbridge Derrycarney Thornsberry Carrigdangan Meath Hill WOODLAND PORTAN Maynooth Clonee Corduff Finglas Inchicore Huntsman Northwall Irishtown Poolbeg Shellybanks Carrickmines Grange Dardistown Glasmore Kilmore Poppintree Artane Pelletstown Cabra Blackrock Pottery Road Cherrywood Fassaroe Kilmahud Barnakyle Corkagh Taney Rinawade Ryebrook Griffinrath Citywest Fortunestown Bancroft Cookstown Milltown Kilteel Monread Trinity Harold's Cross Heuston Sq. Macetown Cromcastle Newbury MacDermott North Quays Misery Hill Whitebank Ringsend Central Park Wolfe Tone Francis St. Cloughran Snugborough College Park Grange Castle Airton Belcamp Castlebaggot Darndale Kilroot Ballycronan Ballylumford Castlereagh Hannahstown Kells Larne Rathgael Newtownards Antrim Glengormley Carnmoney Ballymena Finaghy Knock Rosebank Lisburn Belfast North Main Belfast Central CragaghDonegal Eden Ballyvallagh Knockraha Agahda Raffeen Glanagow Longpoint Midleton Old Court Cow Cross Castleview Trabeg Liberty St. Marina Kilbarry Barnahely Haulbowline Ringaskiddy Dublin Area Cork Area Belfast Area Transmission System Map Belfast Dublin Cork
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 434FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 ESB Networks and EirGrid are responsible for the electricity distribution and transmission system in Ireland. Gas Networks Ireland is responsible for supply, transmission and distribution of natural gas. In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, it is now necessary to diversify our energy production systems away from fossil fuels and towards green energy such as wind, wave, solar and biomass. Smart energy systems and the electrification of transport fleets will require the progressive and strategic development of a different form of energy grid to reduce investment needs. The maintenance and adequate provision of energy networks is a critical part of securing the region’s future. Fingal will continue to support energy utility providers, businesses and local community groups in their efforts to reinforce and strengthen existing utility infrastructure, transmission / distribution networks and community funded energy generation projects and will support new infrastructure projects and technologies with particular emphasis on renewable, alternative, and decentralised energy sources, and those which are less carbon intensive in line with the Electricity and Gas Networks Sector Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2019. We will continue to support the development of a safe, secure, and reliable supply of electricity and to support the development of enhanced electricity networks and facilitate new transmission infrastructure projects including those under EirGrid’s Grid Development Strategy, to service the existing and future needs of Fingal and the wider Eastern Region and to strengthen all-island energy infrastructure and interconnection capacity. The linkage of renewable energy proposals to the electricity and gas transmission grid will be actively supported by the Council and the development of onshore or coastal enabling infrastructure for offshore renewable energy installations will also be supported in appropriate locations in accordance with the National Marine Planning Framework 2021 and Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 (MAP Act). Fingal’s Development Plan policy objectives on Energy and Climate Change reflect strategic national and EU policy. 11.7.1 Renewable Energy Our Development Plan policies encourage the sustainable development of the renewable energy sector in the County (including bioenergy, wind, wave, solar, green hydrogen and biofuels, etc) due to the positive contribution it can make to the economy and to the achievement of renewable energy targets (see also Chapter 5 Climate Action). Ireland’s territorial waters present major opportunities in the blue economy and offshore renewable energy sectors, which would support our transition to a zero-carbon economy. Under the Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (OREDP), and any successor thereof, Ireland has set ambitious plans for renewable energy and offshore renewable energy resource development. Over the period to 2040, it is likely that technological advances will accelerate the commercial application, development and deployment of a marine renewable energy sector including offshore floating wind farms, tidal turbine devices and wave energy converters. The development of onshore and offshore renewable energy is critically dependent on the development of enabling infrastructure including grid facilities to bring the energy ashore and connect to major sources of energy demand. It is likely, with the withdrawal of the UK from the EU (Brexit), that in transport and energy infrastructure terms for example, Ireland’s direct linkages with other EU countries by both air and sea and subsea energy connections may become significantly more important, given their advantages in terms of resilience and ease of movement across internal borders. In Fingal, energy generation and energy related activity is likely to change significantly over the coming years as the move to a low carbon economy increases.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 435FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 436FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Fingal County Council will continue to work in partnership with existing service providers to facilitate required enhancement and upgrading of existing infrastructure and networks and support the safeguarding of strategic energy corridors from encroachment by other development that could compromise the delivery of energy networks. Fingal is also currently supporting the implementation of the Strategy for Renewable Energy 2012–2020 (Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications) and the related National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP) and National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) through encouraging the use of renewable energy as part of the Development Management process as well as investigating and promoting district heating as an energy source for the County. Policy IUP27 – Energy Networks and ICT Infrastructure Facilitate and promote the development of energy networks and ICT infrastructure where necessary to facilitate sustainable growth and economic development and support the provision of critical energy utilities and the transition to alternative, renewable, decarbonised, and decentralised energy sources, technologies, and infrastructure. Policy IUP28 – Promote Energy Efficient Development Promote more energy efficient development through the location of housing and employment along public transport/cycling corridors, where people can choose to use less energy intensive public transport or cycling, rather than being dependent on the car. Policy IUP29 – Enhancement And Upgrading Of Existing Infrastructure And Networks Work in partnership with existing service providers, businesses and local community groups to facilitate required enhancement and upgrading of existing infrastructure and networks and support the development of new energy systems, local community sustainable energy generation projects and transmission grids, which will be necessary for a more distributed, renewables-focused energy generation system, harnessing both the considerable on-shore and off-shore potential from energy sources such as wind, wave, and solar energy. Policy IUP30 – Promote Low Carbon Energy Development Promote more energy-efficient development through the location of housing and employment along district heating hubs, or potential renewable energy locations, where people can connect buildings to energy efficient, low-carbon alternatives. Policy IUP31 – Enhancement and Upgrading Of Existing Infrastructure And Networks Support EirGrid’s Grid Development Strategy – Your Grid, Your Tomorrow 2017, Implementation Plan 2017–2022, Shaping our Electricity Future-A Roadmap to achieve our Renewable Ambition 2021 and Transmission Development Plan (TDP) 2020-2029, and the Government’s Policy Statement on Security of Electricity Supply November 2021 and any subsequent plans prepared during the lifetime of this Plan, to provide for the safe, secure, and reliable supply of electricity. Policy IUP32 – East Meath-North Dublin Grid Upgrade Support the development of the East Meath-North Dublin Grid Upgrade to strengthen the electricity supply network in anticipation of the future development of renewable energy, onshore and offshore.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 437FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Policy IUP33 – Renewable Energy Continue to develop and implement climate action and energy related initiatives in Fingal and continue to support the recording and monitoring of renewable energy potential in Fingal in partnership with other stakeholders including the East Midlands Regional Assembly EMRA, the Dublin Energy Agency (Codema) and the Climate Action Regional Office (CARO). Policy IUP34 – District Heating Systems and CCHP Promote the use of district heating systems at appropriate locations in new residential and commercial developments where such development does not have a negative impact on the surrounding environment, landscape, biodiversity or local amenities and support complementary technologies including combined cooling, heat and power (CCHP), large scale heat pumps, and renewable energy opportunities, including geothermal energy, energy from waste, biomass and bio-gas. Objective IUO44 – Energy Utilities Support the development of enhanced electricity and gas supplies, and associated transmission and distribution networks, to serve the existing and future needs of the County, and to facilitate new transmission infrastructure projects and technologies. Objective IUO45 – Undergrounding of Utility Infrastructure Require that the location of local utility services such as electricity, telephone and television cables be located underground wherever possible, and to promote the undergrounding of existing overhead cables and associated equipment, where possible, in the interests of visual amenity and improved public realm. Objective IUO46 – Energy Efficiency of Buildings Encourage the adaptability of buildings over time and seek to improve the energy efficiency of new and existing building stock including the retro-fitting of energy efficient measures and promote the use of energy efficiency and conservation in the design and development of all new buildings in the County, in accordance with relevant building regulations, national policy and guidance and the targets of Fingal’s Climate Change Action Plan. 11.7.2 Smart Grids and Smart Cities Smart Grids and Smart Cities involve the application of advanced electrical engineering and service technologies, facilitated by ICT and accompanying solutions to more effectively and efficiently manage complex infrastructure systems. They typically use a layer of technology, which can be embedded in the design of new infrastructure or applied to existing infrastructure, harnessing and applying real time data to create more interconnected and integrated systems. This provides higher quality and higher efficiency services to the citizen. Among the projected benefits are improved operational reliability, reduced resource usage and costs, improved environmental quality (including enabling of a low carbon society), improved governance and new enterprise and job creation opportunities.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 438FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Smart Grids and Smart Cities can significantly improve the efficiency and quality of complex systems such as electricity, water, waste, energy and transport services, thereby reducing their costs while contributing to the ‘green economy’. Ireland’s policy, research, enterprise, utility and Local Authority community is already engaged in this arena. Fingal’s Development Plan will support the roll-out of the National Smart Grid Plan enabling new connections, grid balancing, energy management and micro grid development. Policy IUP35 – Smart Grids and Smart Cities Smart Grids and Smart Cities development will be supported, as these significantly improve the efficiency and quality of complex systems such as electricity, water, waste and transport services. Objective IUO47 – Smart Grids and Smart Cities Action Plan Support the roll-out of the Smart Grids and Smart Cities Action Plan 2013 in order to enable new connections, grid balancing, energy management and micro grid development. 11.8 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policies and Objectives Fingal County Council is committed to the continued development and improvement of the County’s digital infrastructure and services. This Plan supports the provisions contained within the Fingal Digital Strategy 2020– 2023 which provides a wider strategy with respect to the development of information and communication technologies within the County. The Council therefore will support the provision of ICT infrastructure such as broadband, telecommunication infrastructure, mobile phone coverage and future technologies which may arise which will assist in the economic development of the County. 11.8.1 National Broadband Plan The widespread availability of a high-quality ICT network within the County will be critical to the development of Fingal’s economy whilst also supporting social development. The provision of a good quality high speed broadband and telecommunications service is essential for supporting and attracting business and investment. It is also important for social and domestic purposes. Having regard to telecoms infrastructure, Fingal is better served than its more rural neighbouring counties, but it still experiences a rural-urban divide for high-speed broadband services which has left rural communities disadvantaged for their living and working requirements. Latest figures available from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) show that there are 13,429 premises in Co. Dublin without access to high-speed broadband. At least 7,500 of these premises are in the Fingal area, representing just under 8% of households. Engagement with local citizens and business have revealed that pockets or blackspots of poor connectivity exist within the blue area of the National Broadband Plan map. Fingal County Council is working with National Broadband Ireland to facilitate the delivery of high-speed broadband for the 8% of premises in Fingal where State intervention is required.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 439FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 AMBER areas – the target areas for the State intervention of National Broadband Plan BLUE areas – Where commercial operators are delivering or have indicated plans to deliver high speed broadband services. 11.8.2 Fingal’s Digital Strategy 2020–2023 Fingal County Council have developed a Digital Strategy to encourage and support communities and businesses to reap the full rewards of a digitally enabled society. Fingal’s Digital Strategy is a three-year plan that sets out what the Council wants to achieve and outlines strategic goals and objectives to make the most of digital opportunities for Fingal. It is a living document that will change overtime and adapt with an ever-changing digital society. This Digital Strategy supports both national and EU Digital Programmes, the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan, and other local plans and strategies including the Fingal Libraries Development Plan 2018–2023, Fingal Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016–2020, Fingal’s Climate Change Action Plan 2019–2024, Smart Dublin Strategy, Fingal Skills Strategy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Fingal is committed to the continued development and improvement of the County’s digital infrastructure and services and access to free public Wi-Fi in our major town centres and villages will be a major asset to our visitors, businesses and residents. The provision of free public Wi-Fi forms part of the Council’s Digital Strategy and this service will strengthen Fingal’s reputation as a forward thinking and digitally inclusive urban and rural landscape, which strongly promotes access to on-line services and information across the County.
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTIlITIES 440FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Fingal is also committed to assisting in the rollout of the National Broadband Plan and the rollout of community Wi-Fi Broadband Connection Points being delivered by the Department of Rural and Community Development. This Plan continues to promote digital inclusion in Fingal by supporting strategies that encourage wider availability of broadband infrastructure and supports the rollout of the National Broadband Plan and will avail of EU funding to promote digital inclusivity for all citizens. 11.8.3 SMART Districts In June 2020, Balbriggan was chosen as Ireland’s first town to be named as a ‘Smart District’ in a move that will put it at the cutting edge of smart projects to improve services, create jobs and build a better community. Smart Districts (under the Smart Dublin programme), are strategically selected geographical locations where targeted smart projects are piloted and implemented. The core focus of the Balbriggan Smart District will be to enhance community life, support economic opportunities and drive innovation through a number of smart district projects. Fingal County Council will continue to seek opportunities to develop further Smart Districts and pilot smart places projects to scale regionally. 11.8.4 Telecommunications The provision of telecommunications information is important in terms of the economic development of the County. To ensure appropriate telecommunications infrastructure is provided within the County, the Council will have regard to the Guidelines issued by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Planning Guidelines for Telecommunications Antennae and Support Structures 1996 and Circular Letter PL 07/12. The assessment of individual proposals will be governed by the Guidelines and the controls scheduled in Chapter 14 Development Management Standards of this Plan. 11.8.5 Ducting and Access to Fingal County Council Assets The Council’s assets and ducting network have an important role to play in ensuring that our urban centres are digitally connected through the provision of high-quality digital connectivity infrastructure. The EECC requires that Local Authorities facilitate requests for access to its assets in a timely manner to support the development of telecoms infrastructure and to future-proof the urban environment. The Council are cognisant of the need to balance the objective to provide effective telecoms infrastructure with objectives to protect streetscape heritage and reduce on-street clutter and are committed to working proactively with the telecommunication industry during the development and deployment phase of telecommunications infrastructure to achieve this. Policy IUP36 – Provision of Telecommunications / Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Facilitate the coordinated provision of telecommunications / digital connectivity infrastructure at appropriate locations throughout the County and extension of telecommunications infrastructure including broadband connectivity as a means of improving economic competitiveness and enabling more flexible work practices.
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