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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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- IMPlEMENTATION AND MONITORING 471FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Policy IUP20 – Implementation of Existing Waste Management Policy Planning Authority Review standard planning conditions in relation to waste management policy. Data Source: Planning Data (APAS), Regional Waste Management Plan Reports, and planning conditions reviewed. Policy IUP27 – Energy Planning Authority Planning permission for strategic energy infrastructure. Data Source: Planning data (APAS). Policy IUP33 – Renewable Energy Networks and ICT Infrastructure Implementation of the Action Plan through a ‘whole-of-Council’ approach led by the FCC Climate Team. Annual monitoring and updating of the FCC Climate Change Action Plan with a review and revision every five years. Reduce energy demand in the County with support of EMRA, the Dublin Energy Agency (Codema), CARO through FCC CCAP 2019–2024. Data sources: Various Policy IUP36 – Provision of Telecommunications /Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Co-ordination with relevant stakeholders Planning Department Number and percentage of households with access to broadband. Data source: 2022 Census. Policy IUP41 – EPA and Air Quality Planning Department and co-ordination with relevant stakeholders including the EPA Air Quality Measurements and Monitoring. Data source: FCC and EPA Policy IUP42 – Dublin Agglomeration Environmental Noise Action Plan Planning Department and co-ordination with relevant stakeholders including the EPA Noise monitoring and Review of Noise Action Plans. Data source: FCC and EPA
- IMPlEMENTATION AND MONITORING 472FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 13. LAND USE ZONING FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023–2029
- lAND USE ZONING 473FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 13.1 Introduction The purpose of zoning is to indicate the land use objectives for all the lands within the County. Zoning aspires to promote the orderly development of the County by eliminating potential conflicts between incompatible land uses and to establish an efficient basis for investment in public infrastructure and facilities. Zoning policy must also have regard to the strategic policies underlying the Development Plan. These include the principles of sustainable development and of consolidation, the integration of land-use and transportation planning and the maintenance of the quality of life within the County as a whole. Each land use zoning objective has a supporting vision which elaborates on the zoning objective and sets the context for the type of development which would be acceptable. Uses which are neither ‘Permitted in Principle’ nor ‘Not Permitted’ will be assessed in terms of their contribution towards the achievement of the zoning objective and vision. The technical guidance notes to be used in the context of the adopted use classes are found in Appendix 7. Objective ZO1 – Zoning Objectives and Vision Secure the implementation of the zoning objective and vision applied to each area of the County. 13.2 Transitional Zonal Areas The Development Plan maps show the boundaries between zones. While the zoning objectives and control standards indicate the different uses permitted in each zone, it is important to avoid abrupt transitions in scale and use in the boundary areas of adjoining land use zones. In dealing with development proposals in these contiguous transitional zonal areas, it is necessary to avoid developments that would be detrimental to the amenities of the more environmentally sensitive zone. For instance, in zones abutting residential areas or abutting residential development within predominantly mixed-use zones, particular attention must be paid to the use, scale and density of development proposals in order to protect the amenities of residential property. Objective ZO2 – Transitional Zonal Areas Have regard to development in adjoining zones, in particular, more environmentally sensitive zones, in assessing development proposals for lands in the vicinity of zoning boundaries. 13.3 Non-Conforming Uses Throughout the County, there are uses which do not conform to the zoning objective of the area. These are uses which were in existence on 1st October 1964, or which have valid planning permissions, or which are un-authorised but have exceeded the time limit for enforcement proceedings. Reasonable intensification of extensions to and improvement of premises accommodating these uses will generally be permitted subject to normal planning criteria. Objective ZO3 – Non-Conforming Uses Generally, permit reasonable intensification of extensions to and improvement of premises accommodating non-conforming uses, subject to normal planning criteria.
- lAND USE ZONING 474FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 13.4 Ancillary Uses Planning permission sought for developments which are ancillary to the parent use, i.e. they rely on the permitted parent use for their existence and rationale, should be considered on their merits irrespective of what category the ancillary development is listed in the zoning objectives, vision and use classes section of this chapter. Objective ZO4 – Ancillary Uses Ensure that developments ancillary to the parent use of a site are considered on their merits. 13.5 Zoning Objectives, Vision and Use Classes ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘CI’ COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE Objective Provide for and protect civic, religious, community, education, health care and social infrastructure. Vision Protect and promote an inclusive County, accessible to all members of the community, facilitating the sustainable development of necessary community, health, religious, educational, social and civic infrastructure. A wide range of different community facilities, civic facilities and social services exist within the County ranging from those of regional importance such as education and health facilities, to those of local and neighbourhood importance such as places of worship, community centres and childcare facilities. It is important to facilitate the development and expansion of such services in order to deliver a quality environment whilst improving the quality of life for all. USE CLASSES RELATED TO ZONING OBJECTIVE Permitted in Principle Childcare Facilities Community Facility Cultural Facility Education Health Centre19 Hospital19 Open Space Place of Worship Residential Care Home19/ Retirement Home19 Sheltered Accommodation19 Utility Installations Not Permitted Aparthotel Abattoir Aerodrome/Airfield Agribusiness Agricultural Buildings Agricultural Farm Supplies Agricultural Machinery Sales and/or Maintenance Agri-Tourism Air Transport Infrastructure Amusement Arcade Bed and Breakfast Betting Office Boarding Kennels Builders Providers/Yard Car Hire Holding Area
- lAND USE ZONING 475FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Not Permitted contd. Caravan Park – Holiday Civic Waste Facility Concrete/Asphalt Data Centre Enterprise Centre Exhibition Centre Fast Food Outlet/Take-Away Farm Shop Food, Drink and Flower Preparation/Processing Fuel Depot/Fuel Storage Funeral Home/Mortuary Garden Centre General Aviation Golf Course Guest House Heavy Vehicle Park High Technology Manufacturing Holiday Home/Apartments Home-Based Economic Activity Hostel Hotel Industry – Extractive/ Quarrying Industry – General Industry – Light Industry – High Impact Logistics Office ≤ 100 sqm Office > 100 sqm and < 1,000 sqm Office ≥ 1,000 sqm Park and Ride Facilities Petrol Station Plant Storage Public House Public Transport Station Remote Work Hub Research and Development Residential Retail – Local < 150 sqm nfa Retail – Convenience ≤ 500 sqm nfa Retail – Comparison ≤ 500 sqm nfa Retail – Comparison > 500 sqm nfa Retail – Supermarket ≤ 2,500 sqm nfa Retail – Superstore > 2,500 sqm nfa Retail – Hypermarket > 5,000 sqm nfa Retail – Factory Outlet Centre Retail Warehouse Retail – Warehouse Club Retirement Village Road Transport Depot Taxi Office Vehicle Sales Outlet – Small Vehicles Vehicle Sales Outlet – Large Vehicles Vehicle Servicing/ Maintenance Garage Veterinary Clinic Warehousing Waste Disposal and Recovery Facility (Excluding High Impact) Waste Disposal and Recovery Facility (High Impact) Wholesale 19 For public operators only Note: Uses which are neither ‘Permitted in Principle’ nor ‘Not Permitted’ will be assessed in terms of their contribution towards the achievement of the Zoning Objective and Vision and their compliance and consistency with the policies and objectives of the Development Plan.
- lAND USE ZONING 476FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘DA’ DUBLIN AIRPORT Objective Ensure the efficient and effective operation and development of the Airport in accordance with an approved Local Area Plan. Vision Facilitate air transport infrastructure and airport related activity/uses only (i.e. those uses that need to be located at or near the Airport). All development within the Airport area should be of a high standard reflecting the status of an international airport and its role as a gateway to the country and region. Minor extensions or alterations to existing properties located within the Airport area which are not essential to the operational efficiency and amenity of the Airport may be permitted, where it can be demonstrated that these works will not result in material intensification of land use. Air Transport Infrastructure includes: aircraft areas, air traffic control/tower, ancillary health, safety and security uses, aprons, cargo handling, maintenance hangers, meteorology, retail – airside/duty free, runways, taxiways, terminals and piers. USE CLASSES RELATED TO ZONING OBJECTIVE Permitted in Principle Aerodrome/Airfield Air Navigation Installations Air Transport Infrastructure Car Hire Holding Area Cargo Yards Carpark – Non-Ancillary Childcare Facilities Food, Drink and Flower Preparation/Processing22 Fuel Depot/Fuel Storage General Aviation Hotel Logistics18 Office Ancillary to Permitted Use Office ≤ 100 sqm18 Office > 100 sqm and < 1,000 sqm18 Office ≥ 1,000 sqm18 Open Space Petrol Station Place of Worship Public House Public Transport Station Restaurant/Café Retail – Local < 150 sqm nfa Retail – Comparison > 500 sqm nfa17 Taxi Office Telecommunications Structures Training Centre15 Utility Installations Warehousing18 Not Permitted Abattoir Agribusiness Agricultural Buildings Agricultural Farm Supplies Agricultural Machinery Salesand/or Maintenance Agri-Tourism
- lAND USE ZONING 477FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Not Permitted contd. Aparthotel Bed and Breakfast Boarding Kennels Builders Provider/Yard Burial Grounds Caravan Park – Holiday Caravan Park – Residential Casual Trading Civic Waste Facility Concrete/Asphalt Dancehall/Nightclub Education Data Centre Enterprise Centre Farm Shop Garden Centre Golf Course Guest House High Technology Manufacturing Holiday Home/Apartments Home-Based Economic Activity Hospital Hostel Industry – Extractive/ Quarrying Industry – General Industry – Light Industry – High Impact Park and Ride Facilities Remote Work Hub Residential Residential Care Home/ Retirement Home Residential Institution Retail – Supermarket ≤ 2,500 sqm nfa Retail – Superstore > 2,500 sqm nfa Retail – Hypermarket > 5,000 sqm nfa Retail – Factory Outlet Centre Retail Warehouse Retail – Warehouse Club Retirement Village Sheltered Accommodation Traveller Community Accommodation Vehicle Sales Outlet – Small Vehicles Vehicle Sales Outlet – Large Vehicles Waste Disposal and Recovery Facility (Excluding High Impact) Waste Disposal and Recovery Facility (High Impact) Wholesale 15 Airport and Air Transport Related Training Only 17 Air-Side Only 18 Air Transport Related Only 22 Air Catering Only Note: Uses which are neither ‘Permitted in Principle’ nor ‘Not Permitted’ will be assessed in terms of their contribution towards the achievement of the Zoning Objective and Vision and their compliance and consistency with the policies and objectives of the Development Plan. Note: The extent to which the Dublin Airport LAP relates is set out under the ‘DA – Dublin Airport’ zoning and includes any associated lands identified as part of the designation of airport noise zones, noise contours, airport approach areas, public safety zones or other zones identified as necessary for designation in order to maintain or increase the quality of life of neighbouring communities and foster compatibility between aviation activities and residential areas.
- lAND USE ZONING 478FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘FP’ FOOD PARK Objective Provide for and facilitate the development of a Food Industry Park. Vision Facilitate the development of a state-of-the-art Food Park incorporating the growing, preparation, processing, ripening, packaging, storing, distribution and logistics relating to food, drink, flowers and related products on lands adjacent to major transport infrastructure, operating at a national and international scale and optimising its strategic value to the regional economy. The park will be primarily devoted to developing value added opportunities within the food sector. USE CLASSES RELATED TO ZONING OBJECTIVE Permitted in Principle Agribusiness Exhibition Centre16 Farm Shop1 Food, Drink and Flower Preparation/Processing Logistics16 Office Ancillary to Permitted Use Office < 550 sqm16 Open Space Research and Development16 Restaurant/Café5 Retail – Local < 150 sqm nfa5 Sustainable Energy Installation35 Telecommunications Structures Training Centre16 Utility Installations Warehousing16 Wholesale16 Not Permitted Aparthotel Abattoir Aerodrome/Airfield Agricultural Farm Supplies Agricultural Machinery Sales and/or Maintenance Air Transport Infrastructure Amusement Arcade Bed and Breakfast Betting Office Boarding Kennels Builders Provider/Yard Burial Grounds Car Hire Holding Area Caravan Park – Holiday Caravan Park – Residential Cargo Yards Carpark – Non-Ancillary Casual Trading Civic Waste Facility Community Facility Concrete/Asphalt Conference Centre Cultural Facility Dancehall/Nightclub Data Centre Education Fast Food Outlet/Take-Away Funeral Home/Mortuary Garden Centre General Aviation
- lAND USE ZONING 479FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Not Permitted contd. Golf Course Guest House Health Centre Health Practitioner Heavy Vehicle Park High Technology Manufacturing Holiday Home/Apartments Home-Based Economic Activity Hospital Hostel Hotel Industry – Extractive / Quarrying Industry – General Industry – Light Industry – High Impact Office ≥ 1,000 sqm Park and Ride Facilities Petrol Station Place of Worship Plant Storage Public House Public Transport Station Recreational/Sports Facility Remote Work Hub Residential Care Home/ Retirement Home Residential Institution Retail – Convenience ≤ 500 sqm nfa Retail – Comparison ≤ 500 sqm nfa Retail – Comparison > 500 sqm nfa Retail – Supermarket ≤ 2,500 sqm nfa Retail – Superstore > 2,500 sqm nfa Retail – Hypermarket > 5,000 sqm nfa Retail – Factory Outlet Centre Retail Warehouse Retail – Warehouse Club Retirement Village Road Transport Depot Sheltered Accommodation Taxi Office Traveller Community Accommodation Vehicle Sales Outlet – Small Vehicles Vehicle Sales Outlet – Large Vehicles Vehicle Servicing/ Maintenance Garage Veterinary Clinic Waste Disposal and Recovery Facility (Excluding High Impact) Waste Disposal and Recovery Facility (High Impact) 1 Farm shop of up to 500sq m. Any increase on this size will have to be justified in terms of overall zoning vision for the lands, traffic implications and public transport linkages 5 To serve the local working population only 16 Food Park related only 35 Ancillary to main use and of an appropriate scale Note: Uses which are neither ‘Permitted in Principle’ nor ‘Not Permitted’ will be assessed in terms of their contribution towards the achievement of the Zoning Objective and Vision and their compliance and consistency with the policies and objectives of the Development Plan.
- lAND USE ZONING 480FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 ZONING OBJECTIVE ‘GB’ GREENBELT Objective Protect and provide for a Greenbelt. Vision Create a rural/urban Greenbelt zone that permanently demarcates the boundary (i) between the rural and urban areas, or (ii) between urban and urban areas. The role of the Greenbelt is to check unrestricted sprawl of urban areas, to prevent coalescence of settlements, to prevent countryside encroachment and to protect the setting of towns and/or villages. The Greenbelt is attractive and multifunctional, serves the needs of both the urban and rural communities, and strengthens the links between urban and rural areas in a sustainable manner. The Greenbelt will provide opportunities for countryside access and for recreation, retain attractive landscapes, improve derelict land within and around towns, secure lands with a nature conservation interest, and retain land in agricultural use. The zoning objective will have the consequence of achieving the regeneration of undeveloped town areas by ensuring that urban development is directed towards these areas. USE CLASSES RELATED TO ZONING OBJECTIVE Permitted in Principle Agricultural Buildings Agri-Tourism Bed and Breakfast3 Boarding Kennels3 Burial Grounds29 Childcare Facilities3 Community Facility Farm Shop20 Golf Course Guest House3 Health Practitioner3 Holiday Home/Apartments7 Office Ancillary to Permitted Use Open Space Recreational/Sports Facility Research and Development14 Residential4 Restaurant/Café13 Veterinary Clinic21 Campsite25 Not Permitted Advertising Structures Aerodrome/Airfield Agribusiness Agricultural Farm Supplies Agricultural Machinery Sales and/or Maintenance Air Transport Infrastructure Amusement Arcade Betting Office Builders Provider/Yard Car Hire Holding Area Caravan Park – Residential Cargo Yards Concrete/Asphalt Conference Centre Dancehall/Nightclub Data Centre Enterprise Centre Exhibition Centre
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