Fingal Development Plan 2023–2029 – Written Statement (Consolidated)

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 61FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 2.4.1 Local Area Plans The Plan sets the context and zoning designations for Local Area Plans (LAPs). LAPs play an important role in setting the framework for the achievement of integrated and balanced communities within a specified area. They seek to provide the optimal development framework to ensure the protection and enhancement of the existing areas, key features and the environment within an area, while providing for a high-quality living environment through the use of robust urban design principles. The function of a LAP is to take a detailed look at a specific area, identifying and analysing the various issues of relevance, before establishing and setting out principles for the future development of the area. Fingal County Council will continue to prepare and implement LAPs to deliver the Vision, Core Strategy and to coordinate the development of significant new housing/regeneration for the County at a more local level. LAPs are usually required for larger greenfield sites subject to large-scale development and where a mechanism to ensure necessary social and physical infrastructure is provided in tandem with development. Fingal County Council will seek to ensure that the mitigation measures as set out in all statutory Local Area Plans in Fingal will continue to be implemented and managed in accordance with the requirements of the LAPs. Operational LAPs The Council will continue to implement the LAPs currently in place at the time of adoption of the Development Plan. The operational LAPs for Fingal County Council are listed in Table 2.15 below. Table 2.15: Operational LAPs ¨ Donabate LAP 2016, extended to 2026 (LAP 7.A) ¨ Rivermeade LAP 2018 (LAP 3.C) ¨ Barnhill LAP 2019 (LAP 13.A) ¨ Kinsaley LAP 2019 (LAP 9.B) ¨ Dublin Airport, 2020 (LAP 11.A) ¨ Kellystown LAP 2021 (LAP 13.B) ¨ Baldoyle Stapolin LAP 2013, extended to 2023 (LAP 10.A) ¨ Lissenhall East Local Area Plan 2023 (LAP 8.A) ¨ Kilmartin LAP 2013, extended to 2023 (LAP 12.A) ¨ Portmarnock South 2013, extended to 2023 (LAP 9.A) New LAPs The rationale for the selection of areas for which an LAP will be prepared is informed by the relevant sections of the Planning and Development Act 2000, (as amended), Section 28 Planning Guidelines on Sustainable Residential Development, 2007 and the LAP Guidelines 2013. PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 62FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 The Council proposes 5 new LAPs to be prepared during the plan period. These are listed in Table 2.16 below. These areas present substantial land-banks with significant redevelopment and regeneration potential, requiring a long lead in time to develop a workable framework for delivery as well as requiring significant social and physical infrastructure requirements. Table 2.16: Schedule of Local Area Plans to be commenced over the Plan Period ¨ Swords (LAP 8.B) ¨ Flemington (LAP 4.B) ¨ Coolquay (LAP 3.B) ¨ Balscadden (LAP 4.A) ¨ Ballymadun (LAP 3.A) Following adoption of the Development Plan, a list of LAPs and other strategic plans to be prepared over the lifetime of the Development Plan will be drafted by the Planning Department based on the Council’s priorities and subject to resources. Where any objective of an LAP is no longer consistent with the Development Plan, the Planning Authority will as soon as may be (and no later than one year after the making of the development plan) amend the LAP to make it consistent. Table 2.15 outlines the operational LAPs, which are also shown as a Specific Objective on Map Sheets – ‘Subject to Local Area Plan’. The provisions of the operational LAPs will continue to apply up to the expiration of the LAP, thereafter the provisions of the Development Plan will pertain. Policy CSP6 – Local Area Plans Prepare Local Area Plans for areas designated on Development Plan maps in co-operation with relevant stakeholders, and actively secure the implementation of these plans and the achievement of the specific objectives indicated. Objective CSO9 – SEA and AA for Local Area Plans Local Area Plans will be subject to Strategic Environmental Assessments as appropriate and Screening for Appropriate Assessment. 2.4.2 Masterplans The preparation of Masterplans will continue to assist in achieving quality developments in terms of, inter alia, urban design, structure, delivery of community/amenity facilities and permeability. The Fingal Development Plan will identify large or key sites that will require the preparation of approved Masterplans and subsequent planning applications will be required to adhere to same. Masterplans will be subject to a public consultation process and presentation to the Elected Members of the Planning Authority for agreement. The Planning Authority considers Masterplans as an effective means of guiding new development and providing essential social and physical infrastructure in a phased and sustainable manner. PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 63FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Each Masterplan shall consist of a written statement and a plan or series of plans indicating the objectives in such detail, as may be determined by the Planning Authority for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area to which it applies, to include, inter alia, the following details: ¨ Proposals in relation to the overall design of the proposed development including house types and mix of housing units, maximum heights, external finishes of structures and the general appearance and design, including that of the public realm. ¨ The types and extent of any proposed development indicating how these uses integrate with surrounding development and land uses. ¨ Proposals in relation to transportation including public transportation and active travel modes, vehicular roads layout and access arrangements, loading / unloading provision, the provision of parking spaces and traffic management. ¨ Proposals in relation to the provision of services in the area including the provision of waste and sewerage facilities and water, electricity and telecommunications services, oil and gas pipelines, including storage facilities for oil and gas. ¨ The element of residential development shall include proposals relating to the provision of amenities, facilities and services for the community including crèches and other childcare services, community and resource centres. ¨ The facilitation of public access to the proposed amenity areas located within the Plan boundaries and beyond. ¨ To make provision for sport and recreational infrastructure commensurate with the needs of the development as an integral element of their proposals. Operational Masterplans The Council will continue to implement the Masterplans currently in place at the time of adoption of the Development Plan. The operational Masterplans for Fingal County Council are listed in Table 2.17 below. Table 2.17: Operational Masterplans ¨ Dublin Airport Central Masterplan (MP 11.A) ¨ Swords Masterplans, June 2019 - includes Barrysparks (MP 8.B), Crowscastle (MP 8.D), Fosterstown (MP 8.C) and Estuary West (MP 8.A) ¨ Castlelands Masterplan, March 2021 (MP 4.A) New Masterplans The Council proposes 8 new Masterplans to be prepared during the plan period. These are listed in Table 2.18 below. These areas present substantial land-banks with significant redevelopment and regeneration potential, requiring a long lead in time to develop a workable framework for delivery as well as significant social and physical infrastructure requirements. PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 64FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Table 2.18: Schedule of Masterplans to be Commenced over the Plan Period ¨ Garristown (MP 2.B) ¨ Oldtown (MP 3.A) ¨ Rowlestown (MP 3.C) ¨ Balrothery East (MP 4.B) ¨ Old School House, Clonsilla (MP 13.A) ¨ Ballyboghil (MP 3.B) ¨ Naul (MP 2.A) ¨ Kilbarrack Industrial Estate (MP 10.A) Following adoption of the Development Plan, a list of Masterplans to be prepared over the lifetime of the Development Plan will be drafted by the Planning Department based on the Council’s priorities and subject to resources. Policy CSP7 – Masterplans Prepare Masterplans for areas designated on Development Plan maps in co-operation with relevant stakeholders, and actively secure the implementation of these plans and the achievement of the specific objectives indicated. Policy CSP8 – Implementation of Masterplans Implement Masterplans prepared in accordance with the Development Plan. Objective CSO10 – AA and SEA of Masterplans Masterplans will be subject to Strategic Environmental Assessments as appropriate and Screening for Appropriate Assessment. Objective CSO11 – Masterplan for the Old School House, Clonsilla Master Plan for the Old School House, Clonsilla, to be completed within two years from the commencement of the Development Plan. 2.4.3 Framework Plans This Development Plan will see the introduction of Framework Plans. It is an objective of this Plan to prepare Framework Plans for numerous areas throughout the County, including in urban, rural and industrial settings. It is envisaged that the Framework Plans will include objectives and a programme of actions to maximise the development potential of these areas. The content and scale of Framework Plans will be dependent on the area for which they are prepared. All will provide a vision for the area in question and identify local distinctiveness. Some will focus on areas that require economic, physical and social renewal, while prioritising brownfield and infill development areas/ PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 65FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 sites. Others will seek to unlock opportunities and deliver environmental improvements, with improved public realm, improved traffic management, improved amenities and a better economic future for the inhabitants of a specific area. These non-statutory plans will provide more detailed design guidance in order to unlock the potential of the applicable lands. Framework Plans will be advisory in nature, with a long-term vision for the future, allowing sufficient flexibility to manage change depending on the particular circumstances presenting, including societal, economic, environmental and cultural. These plans will be informed by research and baseline data, which will identify opportunities for future development and highlight constraints that may exist in an area. They offer a vision for an area within the structure of the Development Plan. Pending the preparation of Framework Plans for the relevant areas of the County, development at these locations will be guided by the policies and objectives of the County Development Plan and National and Regional Planning Policy and planning applications will be assessed on their merits having regard to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. Active public engagement will be central to the preparation of Framework Plans, where local communities, landowners and relevant stakeholders will be given the opportunity to contribute to the process. Following the active public engagement process, Framework Plans will be presented to the Elected Members for consideration and agreement. The plans will vary in terms of scale, depending on the specific area and focus and these may range from smaller plans for specific sites to larger more detailed plans for extensive areas and more complex issues. Fingal County Council will prepare these plans over the lifetime of the Development Plan, subject to resources. Table 2.19: List of Proposed Framework Plans ¨ Baldoyle (FP 10.D) ¨ Castleknock (FP 13.D) ¨ Coolmine Industrial Estate (FP 13.E) ¨ Clonsilla (FP 13.C) ¨ Dubber (Horizon Business Park) (FP 11.A) ¨ Dublin Enterprise Zone (FP 12.B) ¨ Folkstown Little (FP 4.B) ¨ Lusk (FP 6.A) ¨ Kilshane (FP 12.A) ¨ Portmarnock (FP 9.B) ¨ Northwood (FP 11.B) ¨ Howth (FP 10.C) ¨ Stephenstown (FP 4.A) ¨ Sutton Cross (FP 10.B) ¨ Whitestown (FP 6.C) ¨ Jamestown Business Park (FP 11.C) ¨ Blanchardstown Village (FP 13.B) ¨ Portrane, including The Burrow (FP 7.B) ¨ Donabate (FP 7.A) ¨ Baldoyle Industrial Estate (FP 10.A) Following adoption of the Development Plan, a list of Framework Plans to be prepared over the lifetime of the Development Plan will be drafted by the Planning Department based on the Council’s priorities and subject to resources. PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 66FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Policy CSP9 – Framework Plans Prepare Framework Plans as required for identified areas to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to development. Policy CSP10 – Implementation of Framework Plans Prepare Framework Plans for areas designated on Development Plan maps in co-operation with relevant stakeholders, and actively secure the implementation of these plans and the achievement of the specific objectives indicated therein. Objective CSO12 – AA and SEA for Framework Plans Framework Plans will be subject to Strategic Environmental Assessments as appropriate and Screening for Appropriate Assessment. 2.4.4 Vacant Sites Levy Vacant development sites are an opportunity for the County to provide additional housing, employment and other uses. Active land management, including the implementation of the vacant site levy, is key to realising the vision and objectives of the Core Strategy. The Urban Regeneration and Housing Act, 2015 provides for a levy to be applied on vacant sites in residential and regeneration zoned lands, which are suitable for housing but are not coming forward for development. The Act sets out two classes of land to which the levy may apply: Residential land, under Section 10 (2)(a) and Section 10(2)(h) of the Planning Act 2000 (as amended). In accordance with the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act, 2015, it is a key pillar of the Development Plan to promote the appropriate development and renewal of areas that are in need of regeneration, identified having regard to the Core Strategy, in order to prevent: ¨ Adverse effects on existing amenities in such areas, in particular as a result of the ruinous or neglected condition of any land; ¨ Urban blight and decay; ¨ Anti-social behaviour; or ¨ A shortage of habitable houses or of land suitable for residential use or a mixture of residential and other uses. In a similar manner, derelict sites can have a negative impact on the social, visual and commercial aspects of a neighbourhood. The Council will investigate and prioritise reports of dereliction and take relevant and stringent action, in accordance with the Derelict Sites Act 1990 (the Act), in an effort to have the dereliction abated and ensure re-use of existing urban lands throughout the County. 2.4.5 Residential Zoned Land Tax To encourage the activation of zoned and serviced land for residential development and in order increase housing supply, Budget 2022 introduced the Zoned Land Tax (ZLT). The tax, which as a two-year lead time, PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 67FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 will replace the current Vacant Site levy and will come into effect in 2024. The Zoned Land Tax will apply to land which is serviced and zoned for residential development or for mixed use land zonings where residential development is permitted, regardless of size. Maps identifying suitable sites will be prepared by the Local Authority. The Vacant Sites levy will continue to apply in the interim period. 2.4.6 Compulsory Purchase Orders Where the context so requires and once identified, the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) will be pursued in as timely a manner as possible under the relevant legislation, for the betterment of the community as part of Active Land Management measures. 2.4.7 Funding To secure the delivery of National Strategic Objective 1: Compact Growth, Project Ireland 2040 established two tailored funding mechanisms which the Government has committed to providing. The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RDF) supports rural renewal for suitable projects in towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000, and outlying areas. The Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) supports compact sustainable development, through the regeneration of cities and large towns. Funding has been successfully awarded for Our Balbriggan, Sustainable Swords and the Dunsink Feasibility Study. The Council will continue to harness the potential of such funding schemes to promote and realise the regeneration of the County and to deliver the objectives of the Core Strategy. 2.4.8 Development Management Development Management will play a leading role in the implementation of the Development Plan on a site by site basis, ensuring that development applications (planning application, Part 8, Section 5 etc.) are in substantial compliance with policies, objectives, and standards as set out in this Development Plan. 2.4.9 Enhanced Co-ordination Implementation of the Core Strategy is essential to achieving the vision set out for Fingal County Council. Through enhanced engagement and effective co-ordination with the County’s stakeholders including DHLGH, OPR, EMRA, neighbouring Local Authorities, agencies (including NTA, TII, IR, UÉ, OPW, NPWS etc.) networks, bodies, citizens, and other stakeholders, greater communication on the Plan and its delivery can be established. The Council will continue to utilise mechanisms such as online forums and discussion platforms to engage with stakeholders and communities during the implementation of the Plan. More specifically, where LAPs, Masterplans or other large development areas are located adjacent to or within close proximity to a neighbouring local authority, a consultative and collaborative approach will be taken, for example the area of Dunsink lies in close proximity to the Ashtown /Pelletstown area of Dublin City Council and the Liffey Valley SAAO straddles the administrative areas of the Dublin City Council and South Dublin County Council. PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 68FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 2.5 Employment Lands The Guidance Note on Core Strategies (2010) states that Planning Authorities should undertake an appropriate level of analysis to ensure that sufficient lands are identified for employment purposes at suitable locations, taking proper account of national planning policies. The employment strategy is informed by an evidence-based approach which considers both existing land use zoning for employment purposes, and the requirement for additional employment lands based on population and employment growth assumptions. The County is home to a wide range of key economic sectors, including retail, tourism, aviation, manufacturing, agricultural and agri-food, ICT and financial services, healthcare and pharmaceutical, marine and rural economic activity. A key strategy for the future economic development of Fingal includes appropriately locating intensive employment uses adjacent to public transport networks, and where appropriate, residential developments; encouraging existing economic clusters and developing new clustering opportunities; and rejuvenating existing business and industrial parks, land, and buildings. The need to transition to a low carbon society and provide support for the circular and green economy is central to the County’s economic strategy. To attract new foreign direct investment (FDI) to the County along with other indigenous investment, there is a need for a sufficient supply of high-quality, marketable, serviced lands and premises. The identification of existing availability with regard to such sites and the future requirement for same is key to the future economic development of the County. This approach is informed by the Fingal Economic and Employment Land Use Study (KPMG, Future Analytics). Baseline Analysis In terms of delivering employment, Fingal County Council commissioned a study of available lands which have potential to generate jobs. This analysis indicates the importance of the larger key settlements such as the Consolidated Metropolitan Area, Swords, Portmarnock, Balbriggan and Malahide in relation to the scale of economic growth and employment pull. Population growth identified under the NPF implementation roadmap targets and subsequent labour force reduction indicates the significant growth for the future of Fingal. Under Labour force growth projections, Fingal will increase its working population by 12.4% or 18,612 persons by 2029. Under the EMRA employment target of securing 320,000 additional jobs by 2040, there are 13,090 jobs locally forecasted in Fingal between 2020–2029. This level of forecasted employment growth will require an anticipated employment zoning capacity of between 204 and 290 hectares within Fingal until 2029. Functional Economic Areas and relative enterprise clustering play a significant part in understanding the distribution and colocation of enterprises and employment relative to the growth of towns and villages in the context of wider Dublin and regional trends. Fingal has a significant sway over regional employment as an enterprise centre. Sectoral reviews of emerging and established industries in Fingal have indicated areas of growth in global, national and regional context where relevant. Many of these industries such as retail, ICT and financial services and manufacturing are dominant employers and are strongly represented by enterprise across most of the key settlements. PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 69FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Based on the need to provide additional employment in the County and maintain existing jobs through the potential intensification of some land uses along public transport corridors, the available capacity of employment lands is considered sufficient to meet the needs for the Development Plan period. Policy CSP11 – Lands for Employment Ensure that sufficient serviced lands continue to be available in the right place for employment generation over the lifetime of the Development Plan. Objective CSO13 – High Intensity Employment Uses Focus high intensity employment generating uses around high-capacity public transport nodes. Objective CSO14 – Space Extensive Enterprises Ensure that, insofar as possible, space extensive enterprise is located on appropriately zoned lands which are outside the M50 and which do not compromise labour intensive opportunity on zoned lands adjacent to public transport. Objective CSO15 – Mixed Use Employment Support mixed use employment activities in our urban areas in accordance with the settlement and retail hierarchies. Objective CSO16 – Database of Employment Lands Monitor and further develop the database of employment lands within the County. 2.6 Retail Retail plays a significant role in the growth and economy of Fingal and the retail sector is the single largest industry in Fingal County by count of enterprise with over 1,500 businesses active within the industry. Retail demand is largely a function of population and available consumer expenditure. Fingal County Council’s retail policy will continue to prioritise designated retail centres in the retail hierarchy and future retail development shall be based on a sequential approach, as indicated in the Retail Planning Guidelines. New retail development should be directed primarily into the major town centres and town centres in the County and should be in accordance with the type and format indicated in the retail hierarchy. The RSES notes that EMRA will support and drive the preparation of a new retail strategy for the Region under the requirements of the Retail Planning Guidelines for Planning Authorities 2012, or any subsequent update, to update this hierarchy and apply floorspace requirements for the Region. Fingal County Council will prepare a Variation to the Development Plan if and when it is required by any update to the Retail Guidelines. See also Chapter 7 Employment and Economy. PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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    PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 70FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 2.7 Settlement Strategy 2.7.1 Fingal Context: Settlement Hierarchy The future growth of Fingal, where and how we live, must align with the goals and ambitions of the NPF and the RSES. In this regard, RSES provides a framework for investment to better manage spatial planning and economic development to sustainably grow the Eastern and Midland Region to 2031 and beyond. A clear and coherent Settlement Strategy, in recognition of Fingal’s important position within the Region, sets out the role of each settlement within the hierarchy over the lifetime of the Plan. This in turn provides a framework to ensure future growth is targeted in the appropriate locations including new housing, the creation and enhancement of new and existing employment opportunities, the delivery of focused community infrastructure and recreational opportunities as well as targeted transportation investment. In particular, improving connectivity between and around settlements by the expansion and roll out of active travel and public transport options is imperative to, and will underpin sustainable growth. Fingal is located within the Dublin Region and partly within the MASP area, with the remainder of the County, outside the MASP boundary, located within the Core Region. In order to achieve the ambition of these higher order plans, it is essential that a clear and coherent strategy is in place. The Settlement Hierarchy for Fingal which is set out here, relates to the County’s Core Strategy comprising a series of levels derived from and consistent with RSES and MASP. This ranges from those areas of the County defined as either Metropolitan or Core, extending from rural areas, towns and villages through to the Key Town of Swords and areas classified as Dublin City and Suburbs at the top of the structure. Figure 2.2: EMRA: Strategic Planning Areas – EMRA: Settlement Strategy Midland Region Eastern Region Dublin Region Longford Louth Fingal Westmeath Meath South Dublin Dublin City Dún Laoghaire -Rathdown Laois Wicklow Offaly Kildare Figure 1.1 EMRA Strategic Planning AreasOffaly Longford Longford Athlone PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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