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

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 91FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Objective CSO59 – Historic Core of Lusk Protect and conserve the special character of the historic core of Lusk including the area of archaeological notification in the centre of the town having regard to the physical and social character of the core area particularly in the vicinity of St. MacCullin’s Church and Main Street, and to promote a conservation-led approach to the consolidation and redevelopment of the town core. Objective CSO60 – Monastic Site and St. MacCullin’s Church Maintain the valued distinctive views of the monastic site and St. MacCullin’s Church from all approach roads into Lusk, from significant areas of open space and from surrounding areas. Objective CSO61 – Hedgerows in Lusk Retain the traditional hedgerow boundary treatment characteristic of Lusk, the protection and enhancement of existing boundary hedgerows and trees shall be required save where limited removal is necessary for the provision of access and promote the planting of hedgerows and trees using native species within new developments. Objective CSO62 – Maintenance of Distinct Physical Separation – Lusk, Rush and Malahide Ensure that existing and future development within the settlements of Lusk, Rush and Malahide is consolidated within well-defined town boundaries to maintain their distinct physical separation. Objective CSO63 – Pedestrianised Core – Malahide Continue to promote and facilitate the recently implemented pedestrianised core of New Street, Malahide. Objective CSO64 – Local Transport Plan Rush Prepare a Local Transport Plan to inform the future transportation needs of Rush. This may include the feasibility of providing a Distributor Road to the west of Rush. Objective CSO65 – Sluice River – Portmarnock Protect and manage the flood plain of the Sluice River to the south of Portmarnock and ensure that its integrity as a natural habitat is maintained; and investigate the potential of a riverside walkway. PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 92FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Objective CSO66 – Mitigation Measures Ensure that the mitigation measures as set out in the Portmarnock South and Baldoyle Stapolin LAPs (and other LAPs as necessary) will continue to be implemented and managed in accordance with the requirements of the LAPs or where a LAP is no longer in place, in accordance with the following measures if not already implemented: Portmarnock South Area The following Habitat Protection Measures agreed between the NPWS and Planning Authority shall be implemented as may be appropriate prior to the commencement of development; ensuring feeding and roosting habitat is protected and disturbance to migratory birdlife for the duration of the construction. ¨ Conservation Management Plan for the ecological buffer zone/open space lands and the high amenity lands of the ‘Murragh Spit’ prepared in consultation and agreement with Fingal County Council and the NPWS. ¨ The Ecological Buffer Zone within the plan lands maintained as amenity grassland, semi-natural meadow, natural grassland and scrub, pasture and arable land use including wintering crops such as linnet mix. ¨ A ‘quiet zone’ established to the south of the residential development area to cater for Brent Geese and wader species. The ‘quiet zone’ to consist of grassland pasture. This ‘quiet zone’ will be enclosed by a fence and hedge to prevent disturbance during the winter migratory bird season. The enclosure must be dog proof but can permit overlooking of the ‘quiet zone’ e.g. 1.2 metre high fence with hedge planting of native species. ¨ Retention of field within the southern section of the plan lands under arable cultivation. This will support and encourage food production through community and contract farming initiatives. ¨ The extensive open space within the ecological buffer zone to be managed as meadows. ¨ Retain the ecological buffer zone to the estuary in a predominantly open state to support unhindered bird movement. ¨ Retain the ‘Murragh Spit’, east of the Coast Road as a managed conservation area to protect estuarine birdlife. ¨ Disposal of construction and surplus fill material to be carefully managed through the Development Management process. ¨ Provision of SuDS Regional Wetland, unless otherwise agreed and subject to Appropriate Assessment screening to ensure all downstream habitats and open habitat used by qualifying interest birds are protected. PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 93FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 1. Objective GI 1 Advance a green infrastructure strategy through the integration of a network of natural habitat and biodiversity supporting spaces, parkland for passive and active recreational uses, heritage features, sustainable surface water and flood risk management measures. 2. Objective GI 2 Promote the development of a series of green routes/green linear corridors that connect amenity and open space areas with new and established communities. 3. Objective GI 3 Comply with the objectives relating to biodiversity, open space and green infrastructure set out in the Fingal Development Plan. The overarching requirements of the current plan would take precedence in this respect. 4. Objective GI 4 Demonstrate in each planning application, how the Green Infrastructure and Landscape Strategy has influenced the layout of development and in particular, how it is reflected in the design and layout of open spaces, linear parks and green routes. 5. Objective GI 5 Ensure the early completion of the provisions of the Green Infrastructure and Landscape Strategy. 6. Objective C 1 Maintain qualifying interest habitats and species within the Baldoyle Bay SPA and SAC and other European sites where relevant at favourable conservation condition to ensure the ecological integrity of Baldoyle Bay and further ensure that the lands continue to provide supporting function for the Qualifying Interest species. 7. Objective C 2 Protect and conserve the natural habitats and designated status of the Sluice River Marsh and ensure that salmonid waters constraints apply to all development within the plan lands. 8. Objective GI 6 Require Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening for any development, plan or project including changes to the landscape, within the Ecological Buffer Zone. This will include any changes to existing or future layout, materials or management. 9. Objective GI 7 Protect and enhance the function of the ecological buffer zone through appropriate mitigation and management measures as set out in Green Infrastructure and Landscape Strategy. 10. Objective GI 8 Promote the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity having regard to the objectives of the Fingal Development Plan, the Fingal Biodiversity Action Plan and the Fingal Heritage Plan while allowing for appropriate development, access and recreational activity. 11. Objective GI 9 Protect existing trees, hedgerows, townland boundaries and watercourses which are of amenity, historic or biodiversity value and ensure that proper provision is made for their protection and management in future development proposals in accordance with a Green Infrastructure and Landscape Strategy. PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 94FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 12. Objective GI 10 Protect significant and ecologically valuable watercourses and maintain them in an open state capable of providing suitable habitat for fauna and flora. 13. Objective GI 11 Require measures for the protection and management of local biodiversity features to be submitted in any development proposals. This shall include details of how and where any surplus fill from the plan lands is to be disposed. 14. Objective GI 12 Implementation of agreed habitat protection measures and the subsequent transfer of zoned open space lands to Fingal County Council to be completed prior to the commencement of development. 15. Objective GI 13 Ensure that sufficient information is provided as part of development, plan or project proposals to enable Appropriate Assessment screening to be undertaken and to enable a fully informed assessment of impacts on biodiversity to be made. 16. Objective GI 14 Ensure that future developments within the area have regard to the principles for development in coastal and estuarine character areas as set out in the Landscape Character Assessment of the Fingal Development Plan. 17. Objective GI 15 Incorporate principal views of the surrounding area, in particular, Baldoyle Bay, Howth Head, Ireland’s Eye and Lambay Island into future development schemes. 18. Objective GI 16 Protect the following views: ƿ Views from the eastern half of the area towards Baldoyle Bay, Howth Head, Ireland’s Eye and Lambay Island. ƿ Views southwards of the Dublin Mountains. ƿ Views into the lands. 19. Objective GI 17 Ensure that the existing topography of the lands is incorporated into the design concept and layout with minimal variations to existing ground levels, in as far as is practicable, in development schemes. 20. Objective GI 18 Ensure trees, hedgerows and other features which demarcate townland boundaries are preserved and incorporated into the design of developments. 21. Objective GI 19 Protect, preserve and ensure the effective management of trees and groups of trees. 22. Objective GI 20 Implement a scheme of tree and hedgerow protection measures, in compliance with British Standard 5837 (2012), Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction to Construction – Recommendations’ and in agreement with Fingal County Council, prior to commencement of development. The scheme of protection measures to be maintained in place until effective completion of all construction works. PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 95FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 23. Objective GI 21 Require the use of native planting where appropriate in new developments in consultation with the Council. Indigenous, non-invasive species should be considered to provide habitat for locally occurring fauna ensuring, at a minimum, there should be no net loss of the tree and hedgerow resource. 24. Objective GI 22 Ensure sensitive and appropriate boundary treatments, respecting the estuarine nature of the landscape, in all development proposals. 25. Objective GI 23 Require a visual impact assessment of new development on the surrounding landscape, including cross sections and photomontages at planning application stage. 26. Objective GI 29 Provide an integrated network of open spaces, pocket parks, linear parks and green routes through the implementation of a Green Infrastructure and Landscape Strategy. 27. Objective GI 30 Integrate public open space provision and surface water management [SuDS]. 28. Objective GI 31 Promote and facilitate the development of carefully managed access to ecologically sensitive areas. 29. Objective GI 32 Promote connections between open spaces and amenity areas including greenways within and beyond the area. 30. Objective GI 33 Promote and develop a combined greenway of no more than 3 metres in width for walking and cycling along the eastern edge of the plan lands and access the potential to connect with amenity lands in the adjoining Racecourse Park to the south and further amenities along the coastal corridor, in consultation with the Council’s Biodiversity Officer. The coastal walkway shall be designed and sited to reflect and where appropriate integrate with its coastal setting subject to Appropriate Assessment and detailed design assessment. 31. Objective GI 34 Assess the feasibility of establishing growing initiatives within the area. 32. Objective GI 35 Ensure every home within a new residential scheme is located within 100 metres walking distance of a pocket park, small park, local park, urban neighbourhood park or regional park. 33. Objective GI 36 Ensure that a minimum 10% of the proposed development site area shall be designated for use as public open space. 34. Objective GI 37 Provide a children’s playground within the proposed small park (Skylark Park). 35. Objective GI 38 Ensure the timely completion of the open space network and green routes as set out in Green Infrastructure and Landscape Strategy through a phasing strategy for the area. PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 96FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 36. Objective GI 39 Achieve best practice and innovation in SuDS design as part of development schemes including the successful co-ordination of surface water management with biodiversity features and amenity functions of open space and landscaped areas. 37. Objective GI 40 Demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the SuDS Strategy of the Plan in the design and layout of SuDS devices in the area. Ensure as far as practical that the design of SuDS enhances the quality of open spaces. SuDS do not form part of the public open space provision, except where it contributes in a significant and positive way to the design and quality of open space. In instances where the Council determines that SuDS make a significant and positive contribution to open space, a maximum 10% of open space provision shall be taken up by SuDS. 38. Objective GI 41 Protect the integrity of existing townland hedgerows and watercourses for their biodiversity and amenity value including surface water management. To this end, ensure that no development, including clearance and storage of materials, takes place within a minimum distance of 10-15 metres measured from each bank of any river, stream or watercourse. 39. Objective GI 42 Developers shall have regard to the principles and standards for SuDS design. 40. Objective GI 43 Ensure the early completion of the proposed regional SuDS wetland. 41. Objective TM 20 Ensure that any transport and movement proposals take full account of the sensitivities of the receiving environment including biodiversity features and the conservation objectives of EU designated sites. 42. Objective SW 2 Require all planning applications to submit details of compliance with a SuDS Strategy which include proposals for the management of surface water within sites, and runoff rates from sites, protecting the water quality of Baldoyle Bay. 43. Objective SW 3 Require local/site specific SuDS measures in tandem with development. 44. Objective SW 4 Require green roofs for commercial development within the area unless otherwise agreed and investigate the feasibility of green roofs for residential development. 45. Objective SW 5 Ensure urban areas are designed to accommodate surface water flood flow at times of extreme events through the dual use of roads and pathways as flood conveyance channels and appropriate areas (parkland, car parks, large paved areas, etc.) are used as temporary flood ponding areas.

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 97FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 46. Objective SW 6 Ensure that all trees planted in/adjacent to hard paved areas (footpaths, parking areas, etc.) incorporate tree root structural cell systems. 47. Objective SW 8 Require that proposals for sustainable drainage systems include provisions for future maintenance of these systems. In this regard, maintenance plans shall be submitted with each planning application. 48. Objective SW 9 Ensure that existing watercourses remain open and are incorporated into amenity/SuDS proposals. Culverting of streams is generally not acceptable and should be avoided 49. Objective SW 10 Ensure that no development, including clearance and storage of materials, takes place within a minimum distance of 10-15 metres measured from each bank of any river, stream or watercourse. 50. Objective SW 11 Require a settlement pond to allow for treatment of all surface water discharges from the development site during the construction phase. Prior consultation with the Council’s Water Services Department and Biodiversity Officer is required regarding the most appropriate location for this pond. 51. Objective SW 12 SuDS features shall be provided as part of the first phase of development and would only be considered on a phased basis where an alternative temporary solution is proposed or where phasing does not adversely impact or prejudice the delivery of the final SuDS Strategy and complies with appropriate assessment and conservation management objectives/Habitat Protection Measures. 52. Objective WQ 3 Seek the maintenance of the Sluice River and rehabilitation of the Mayne River to good water status, it’s restoration as a natural amenity and protection of the riparian corridor through the area. 53. Objective WQ 5 Implement the measures drawn up in the Pollution Reduction Programme for the Malahide Shellfish Area. 54. Objective GW 1 Protect existing ground water sources from pollution during construction / development works 55. Objective SP 1 Ensure that those areas of the lands that are not under construction are kept free from arisings or other materials associated with development unless otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority. 56. Objective SP 2 Ensure that the larger undeveloped areas of the residentially zoned lands are maintained in agricultural use or are managed in such a way as to support the roosting and feeding habitat requirements of the qualifying interest species of Baldoyle Bay. Where smaller parcels of land between developments are created, they should be kept open in nature with connectivity provided between other residential areas and the railway station and small centre.

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 98FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Baldoyle-Stapolin Area 1. Objective GI 1 Create a high-quality, well-connected and sustainable natural environment of green spaces and watercourses that are rich in biodiversity and promote active and healthy lifestyles. 2. Objective GI 2 Require a high-quality design approach to all green infrastructure, which creates inviting, flexible, multifunctional places, protects and enhances local distinctiveness and character, incorporates existing features and important vistas. 3. Objective GI 3 Maximise the opportunities for enhancing the green infrastructure resource through the provision of urban landscape features such as green corridor routes and links, swales, green roofs, trees and shrubs within the new development and public realm. 4. Objective GI 4 Provide for the protection, conservation and enhancement of wildlife habitats and natural resources, including the existing watercourses on site and features such as ecologically important hedgerows and mature trees within the area. 5. Objective GI 5 Develop and enhance existing green infrastructure, create new habitats where any are lost, improve physical and habitat linkages between the adjoining Baldoyle-Stapolin, Portmarnock and Clongriffin lands and develop a new high quality well landscaped public realm, connecting into the wider green network. 6. Objective GI 6 Comply with all of the policies of the current Fingal Development Plan relating to open space, biodiversity, green infrastructure and open space provision. 7. Objective GI 7 Ensure that plans, designs, detailed schedules and specifications of work including management plans, where privately managed, for all public open spaces and green infrastructure are integral to all planning applications. Designated Sites 8. Objective GI 8 Maintain or restore the favourable conservation condition of Annex 1 habitat(s) and/or the Annex II species for which the Baldoyle SAC has been selected: [1140] Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide [1310] Salicornia and other annuals colonising mud and sand [1330] Atlantic salt meadows (Glauco-Puccinellietalia maritimae) [1410] Mediterranean salt meadows (Juncetalia maritimi) 9. Objective GI 9 Maintain qualifying interest habitats and species within the Baldoyle Bay SPA and SAC at favourable conservation condition to ensure the ecological integrity of Baldoyle Bay and further ensure that the LAP lands continue to provide supporting function for the Qualifying Interest species. 10. Objective GI 10 Ensure that sufficient information is provided as part of development, plan or project proposals to enable Appropriate Assessment screening to be undertaken and to enable a fully informed assessment of impacts on biodiversity to be made.

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   PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 99FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Racecourse Park – Mitigation with the Ecological Buffer Zone 11. Objective GI 11 Ensure compliance with the landscape masterplan for Racecourse Park and the Portmarnock South lands which incorporates mitigation measures for any loss of habitat for the conservation interests of Baldoyle Bay. 12. Objective GI 12 Promote opportunities for the enhancement of local biodiversity features including the creation of new habitats through managed spaces and new water features such as pools and ponds in order to promote wildlife use associated with the existing Designated Sites. Such proposals may be subject to an Appropriate Assessment of the likely significant effects on European Sites due to the proximity of urban centres. 13. Objective GI 13 Provide appropriately designed and located combined pedestrian and cycle routes of no wider than 3m through Racecourse Park, and minimise access points to avoid disturbance to protected habitats and species within Baldoyle Bay and Racecourse Park. 14. Objective GI 14 Ensure the minimisation of signage within Racecourse Park to protect the visual enjoyment of the park and the integrity of the wider natural environment. 15. Creating a Green Network – Green Corridors, Green Links and Stepping Stones 16. Objective GI 15 Create a cohesive network of green corridors, green routes/ links and stepping stones throughout the lands that facilitate wildlife movement between the residential areas and the surrounding landscape. 17. Objective GI 16 Create new green links to connect publicly accessible open spaces to main destination points, such as the DART station, bus stops, village centre, proposed school, health facilities and other publicly accessible open spaces including Racecourse Park. 18. Objective GI 17 Develop a green link along the Mayne River, where it does not conflict with the conservation objectives of the SAC, under the existing railway arches in Racecourse Park, to connect the parkland with the proposed linear park along the Mayne River within the Dublin City Council administrative area. 19. Objective GI 18 Ensure that the design of all green corridors, links and stepping stones takes account of the sensitivities of habitats and avoids adverse impacts resulting from noise, lighting and other types of disturbance. 20. Objective GI 19 Improve education and awareness of the importance of green corridors, links and stepping stones and ecological connectivity to help ensure their retention and management for future generations.

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    PlANNING FOR GROWTh CORE STRATEGy SETTlEMENT STRATEGy 100FINGAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2029 Sustainable urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) 21. Objective GI 20 Require that water storage areas be designed and integrated into the development with consideration to their drainage, recreation, biodiversity and amenity value. 22. Objective GI 21 Ensure, as far as practical, that the design of SuDS enhances the quality of open spaces and biodiversity. 23. Objective GI 22 Promote open SuDS features, wetland and pond features in planned open spaces such as the pocket park, local parks and Racecourse Park subject to satisfactory resolution of management programmes, public safety, ease of cleansing and maintenance access. 24. Objective GI 23 Ensure that the design of swales and stormwater attenuation areas and SuDS proposals within private developments include commitments to addressing a net gain in biodiversity through the use of appropriate planting. 25. Objective GI 24 Require that SuDS corridors alongside roads and green corridors incorporate wildlife habitat, pedestrian links and structural planting where appropriate. 26. Objective GI 25 Require that SuDS features in Racecourse Park be designed as extensive, naturalistic open features (e.g. ponds, wetlands) of value to wildlife and local amenity. Their water quality and storage objectives shall be dealt with in combination with landscape integration, visual amenity and protection/ enhancement of biological diversity. 27. Objective GI 26 Require that where SuDS features are connected to the Mayne River best practice will apply and consultation with the relevant national bodies such as the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Inland Fisheries Ireland will take place to agree on the methodology for such works. In any event, the design of SuDS features shall not conflict with conservation management objectives of the EU Designated Sites. 28. Objective GI 27 Ensure that green roofs are incorporated into the design of all new commercial buildings on the Plan lands. Landscape 29. Objective GI 28 Ensure that development along the parkland edge of the residential lands is sensitively designed to reflect the ‘Sensitive Landscape’ designation on these lands in the current Fingal Development Plan. 30. Objective GI 29 Ensure that any new hedgerows and tree species within the site are planted with non-invasive species which will provide alternative habitat for displaced wildlife, be compatible with local landscape values and help maintain connectivity for species which rely on such features for movement or feeding.

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