Galway City Development Plan 2023–2029

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   Land Use Zoning Objectives and Development Standards and Guidelines Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 327 In line with the threshold indicated in the Department of Transport‘s National Sustainable Mobility Policy and NTA guidance Achieving Effective Workplace Travel Plans – Guidance for Local Authorities, the Council requires local transport plans to be prepared for all large development proposals. Transport plans may also be requested if an existing or proposed development has the potential to employ over 100 people. Travel Plans are also required for all schools and for residential developments of 100 dwellings or more. The National Transport Authority (NTA) have produced a ‘Toolkit for School Travel’ which provides guidance on school Travel Plans. Developments may include office and commercial buildings, industrial, warehousing and wholesaling, retail, leisure, medical or educational facilities and schools. The Travel Plan shall include the appointment of a Travel Plan Co-ordinator to implement the plan and liaise with the City Council. The Travel Plan shall require regular monitoring and review of the achievement of actions, targets and associated timelines to deliver defined transport modal splits as the plan progresses. The National Transport Authority (NTA) document ‘Achieving Effective Workplace Travel Plans Guidance for Local Authorities’ (2012), should also be utilized as it contains valuable information on the recommended contents, targets, and indicators of a Travel Plan. Complementary measures such as Area Based Transport Assessments (ABTA) and Traffic and Transport Assessments (TTA) are required for private development applications, Local Area Plans (LAP’s) and can also be considered on Masterplans and Framework Plans, where the scale of development determines the need for integrated land use and transport planning policies. A Traffic and Transport Assessment is a comprehensive review of all the potential transport impacts of a proposed development or re-development, with an agreed plan to mitigate any adverse consequences and should be carried out in accordance with Traffic & Transport Assessment Guidelines PE-PDV-02045 May 2014. The preparation of Local Transport Plans (LTPs) using Area Based Transport Assessments (ABTAs) as the methodology to prepare LTPs, includes for an assessment process focused on understanding transport needs and land use integration, used in the preparation of Local Area Plans, planning schemes and masterplans and shall be carried out in accordance with Area Based Transport Assessment (ABTA) Guidance Notes PE-PDV-02046 April 2018 and supplementary ABTA How to Guide, Guidance Document, Pilot Methodology (2021). There shall also be a requirement for the principles of DMURS to be applied to Local Area Plans, Masterplans and Framework Plans taking into account street design based on the street classification and measures for cyclist and pedestrians to promote placemaking as set out in Section 11.3.1 (b) of the plan. 11.11.4 Cycle Parking In developments, where appropriate, a minimum of one cycle stand per 20 car spaces or over shall be provided. For every additional 50 car parking spaces, an additional cycle stand should be provided. Each cycle stand should accommodate a minimum of five bicycles. Cycle parking must be sheltered where appropriate. For commercial developments, the number of cycle stands shall be equivalent to 25% of the number of car parking spaces, the amount of spaces at a minimum shall meet the cycle parking space requirements in accordance with Section 5.5.7 of the National Cycle Manual 2011, or any forthcoming replacement to these standards, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority and shall be located close to entrance points. Provisions for cycle parking shall also be made at community centres, sports grounds and other recreational facilities and business centres. Inclusivity and accessibility should be considered in the design and location of all cycle-parking. In developments with more than 20 cycle-parking spaces, a minimum of 10% of spaces should be provided, until superseded by the update of the National Cycle Manual, which are family and disability friendly, with spaces configured to accommodate cargo-bikes, tricycles, bikes with trailers, recumbent bikes and other non-standard cycles.

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   Land Use Zoning Objectives and Development Standards and Guidelines 328 Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 11.11.5 Hackney Offices Hackney offices will only be acceptable when they can demonstrate adequate waiting areas for on-duty cars and where there will not be undue disruption to traffic flow. 11.11.6 Taxi Services and Bus Shelters Accessible taxi services are an important element of public transport. All planning applications for significant commercial, retail (including supermarket and neighbourhood development), high tech/manufacturing, enterprise and employment, health and other development will demonstrate the provision of adequate drop-off and pick-up areas for taxi services. Taxi ranks and bus shelters should be designed in accordance with best accessibility practice and in a manner that will not represent a traffic hazard, obstruct or distract, or create a conflict with pedestrians, cyclists, public transport or private vehicles. 11.12 Waste Management 11.12.1 Commercial Developments Recycling facilities shall be provided at all retail development which exceed a gross floor area of 1,500m2 either as one unit or as a development of a number of units and at other retail developments, where the Council consider it appropriate. 11.12.2 Residential Developments Recycling facilities, for example bring banks, may be required in residential developments depending on scale, location and general access. Recycling facilities shall be of high specification and screened from public view. In addition where provided within residential areas, they shall be so located and controlled to ensure traffic safety and avoid nuisance. 11.12.3 Industrial Developments Recycling facilities shall be provided in industrial estates and technology parks, where appropriate. The option for communal facilities in individual estates can satisfy this requirement. 11.12.4 Waste Management Facilities Waste management facilities shall comply in general with the policy considerations outlined under Policy no. 9.8 Waste Management Policy. 11.12.5 Construction and Demolition (C & D) Proposed medium and large-scale developments shall be accompanied by a satisfactory Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan in accordance with prevailing standards and legislation.

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   Land Use Zoning Objectives and Development Standards and Guidelines Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 329 11.13 Agricultural Areas 11.13.1 Agricultural Development in Agricultural Areas zoned A and G • Waste management and storage associated with agricultural buildings shall comply with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine best practice guidelines on good farming practice, protection of water from nitrate pollution and farm pollution control. • Where possible new buildings shall be located within or adjoining the existing farmyard complex. • Buildings shall be of minimum scale and external finishes shall be dark green, dark brown or grey in colour. • Screening and landscaping proposals shall be required where buildings will be exposed to public view. 11.13.2 Residential Development in Agricultural Areas zoned A • Dwellings shall normally be required to be sited as unobtrusively as possible from a landscape point of view and located close to existing farm dwellings and buildings on sites of not less than 0.2 hectares. • Access shall be so designed to avoid traffic hazard and shall not be located directly onto national or regional routes. • Site suitability shall have regard to proximity to the family home, prominence in the landscape, impact on waterline, safety and adequacy of access, water supply and suitability for a wastewater treatment system. • Where wastewater treatment systems are required, they shall comply with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency: Code of Practice Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems Serving Single House (EPA 2009) and its replacement the EPA Code of Practice for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems (Population Equivalent  10) (2021), and any subsequent revisions and any new legislative requirements. • On high grounds, dwellings shall generally be single storey and set into the landscape so as not to be visually prominent. In particular, these developments shall not interfere with views or break skylines. • Original stone boundary walls shall be retained where possible or if necessary set back to a new line. Hedgerows and trees shall be retained where possible and appropriate landscaping provided. • Conversion of dwellings shall be permitted subject to the criteria outlined, under Section 11.3.1 (j) Conversion and Subdivision of Dwellings.

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   Land Use Zoning Objectives and Development Standards and Guidelines 330 Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 Specific Development Standards 11.14 Childcare Facilities The provision of childcare facilities is subject to the DEHLG ‘Childcare Facilities Guidelines for Planning Authorities’ (2001) and the Child Care (Pre-School Services) (No.2) Regulations (2006) (Department of Health and Children). Purpose built childcare facilities will generally be required as part of proposals for new residential development of more than 75 dwelling units, with the provision of a minimum of 20 childcare spaces required. However, where it can be clearly established that existing facilities are sufficient, alternative arrangements will be considered. The onus will be on the developer to substantiate such exceptional cases. In order to safeguard residential amenities, the Council may limit the scale of development. In major industrial estates, business and technology parks and any other developments that generate major employment opportunities, the Council will encourage the provision of onsite childcare facilities as part of these developments. In large-scale retail, leisure or tourism developments, in particular, shopping centres, the provision of a drop-in childcare facility for shoppers will be encouraged. In general childcare facilities will be assessed on the following: • The suitability of the site/premises for the type and size of facility proposed, taking into consideration the effects on the existing amenities of the area. • Contribution to placemaking and to the ‘15-minute city’ and walkable neighbourhood concepts. • Adequacy of vehicular/pedestrian access and parking provisions, which may be required to include satisfactory and safe collection/drop-off areas where appropriate, for both customers and staff where it is merited by the scale of the development and the resultant intensity of vehicular movements. • Availability of public transport facilities within the area. • Provision of an adequate outdoor play area within the curtilage of all full day care facilities. This outdoor play area shall be so located to have minimum impact on the amenity of surrounding properties, particularly in residential areas and should also be separate from car parking and service areas. • The design of the structure and capability of it being assimilated satisfactorily into the built environment/site. In this regard appropriate purpose built facilities are encouraged. • Where new facilities are proposed, these should comply with all relevant legislation and regulations, in particular the Child Care (Preschool Services) Regulations 2006. • Applicants are also advised to consult with the TUSLA, Health Services Executive Environmental Health Officers, Galway City and County Childcare Committee and the Chief Fire Officer.

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   Land Use Zoning Objectives and Development Standards and Guidelines Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 331 The following car parking and outdoor play area standards shall apply to new childcare facilities in all land use zones: • For parking space requirements refer to Table 11.6. • The provision of an outdoor play area for full day services at a rate of 55% of the gross floor area of the childcare facility will normally be required. However in residential zones a higher than minimum standard may be required where appropriate in order to protect residential amenity. • Consideration will be given to development proposals less than this rate of outdoor play area provision, where such proposals would represent sustainable development, (or adhere to sustainable development principles), contribute significantly to the amenities of the area or where satisfactory alternatives can be provided. • For sessional services, after school care/facilities and drop-in facilities the provision of open space is desirable but not an essential requirement. 11.14.1 Children’s Play areas The recreational needs of children must be considered in the design of communal amenity space within apartment schemes and shall accord with Section 4.13 Design Standards for Apartments (2020) of the safety needs shall be considered and safe access to large communal play spaces. 11.15 Community / Educational Facilities • Buildings should be designed to high architectural standards and reflect their civic function. Adequate provision within the curtilage of the site should be made for safe and convenient access for different transport modes and people with disabilities. • The Council will have regard to recommendations and site development standards specified in The Provision of Schools and the Planning System, A Code of Practice for Planning Authorities (DES 2008) and relevant technical guidance documents in assessing applications for schools. • Planning applications for new large-scale residential developments shall be accompanied by assessments of the capacity of local schools to accommodate the proposed development. • A School Travel Plan/Mobility Management Plan shall be submitted as part of an application for new schools or large scale extensions. • All applications for new schools or large scale extensions shall include for Traffic and Transport-impact assessment. • Where possible, proposals should include measures to support the inclusion of Car Free School Zones and the An Taisce Green Schools programme. 11.16 Built Heritage Notwithstanding the zoning of the area, the Council will encourage the return to use of protected structures for community, cultural or any other purpose compatible with the restoration of the building to best conservation practice and proper planning where the original or current use is no longer viable. The Planning Authority will consider proposals for development or alterations to a protected structure and proposals for development within an ACA based on the conservation principles set out in the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities (DAHG, 2011) and advice from the Architectural Heritage Advisory Unit of the DHLGH. Works proposed to a protected structure or which have an impact on the character of an ACA should include for an Architectural Built Heritage Impact Assessment.

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   Land Use Zoning Objectives and Development Standards and Guidelines 332 Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 In accordance with Section 57 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), Works which materially affect the character of a protected structure will require planning permission. Therefore, works to a protected structure which might constitute exempted development in other structures may require planning permission. This could include proposals for replacement windows/fenestration, plastering, painting, removal of architectural detailing, doors, railings, brickwork, stonework, downpipes, roofing slates or other alterations. It should be noted that in general replacing original windows with those of a different material, e.g. aluminium or PVC, is not normally acceptable in protected structures. Planning permission will be required for the erection of a satellite dish, mobile phone, telecommunications equipment and other equipment on a protected structure. 11.17 Fuel Filling Stations Proposals for fuel filling stations will be considered with reference to amenity and traffic safety. An undue concentration of filling stations shall not be permitted along any route. • Where shops are being provided they shall be ancillary to the principal use of the premises as a petrol filling station. In this regard the shopping element will be assessed with reference to the impact that it may have on the existing retail structure of the city including established neighbourhood and local shops in the vicinity. Where such shops are permitted the total floor area devoted to retail sales shall not generally exceed 100m2. Where retail space exceeds this net retail sales threshold, the sequential approach to retail development as specified in the Retail Planning Guidelines for Planning Authorities (DECLG, 2012), will apply. • Access to filling stations will not be permitted within 35m of a road junction. • Frontage onto primary, secondary and regional roads shall be at least 20m in length. • All pumps and installations set back minimum 5m from the road edge and a wall (minimum • 0.5m in height) shall separate the forecourt from the public road. • All external lighting should be directed away from the public road and a proliferation of illuminated signs will not be permitted. In this regard lighting and signs in the canopy will also be taken into consideration. • Signs shall relate only to the business being carried out on the site and shall not be used for general advertising purposes and no advertising or other structures whether permanent or temporary shall interfere with sightlines on motorists entering or egressing the site. • New fuel filling stations and refurbished stations shall ensure provision of Low Emission Vehicle Refuelling/Recharging Infrastructure. • A landscape masterplan will form part of any planning application. • Pedestrian routes to and from retail areas shall be clearly defined. 11.18 Telecommunication Infrastructure and Installations In considering applications for proposed telecommunication infrastructure and installations, the Council will have regard to the Planning Guidelines for Telecommunications Antennae and Support Structures, Guidelines for Planning Authorities, DECLG 1996 and Circular Letter PL07/12 2012 updating sections of these guidelines. Proposed installations shall have cognisance of any existing aircraft flight paths, where appropriate.

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   Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 333 Land Use Zoning Objectives and Development Standards and Guidelines 11.19 Renewable Energy Sources Both a technical and an environmental statement must support any proposal for the development of a renewable energy scheme. Consultation is advisable with the appropriate bodies, such as, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, SEAI, ESB / Eirgrid and all other stakeholders. In the event of any application for a wind turbine, the proposal shall comply with the Wind Energy Guidelines - Guidelines for Planning Authorities (DECLG 2006) published by the DoEHLG, and the Draft Revised Wind Energy Development Guidelines (2019), or any further update to these guidelines. With regard to micro renewable energy source the Planning and Development legislation 2000-2021 includes some exemptions from planning requirements for micro renewable energy sources in domestic dwellings, business premises and industrial buildings, for example, solar panels, heat pumps, biomass and wind turbines subject to certain conditions. 11.20 Green Design & Surface Water/SuDS New development shall consider the use of innovative design features in buildings including Green roofs, walls and roof gardens. These are important measures in the control of surface water runoff, providing thermal insulation, enhancing biodiversity and promoting a varied cityscape. Development proposals which include any of the above elements shall be accompanied by details of construction techniques, long-term viability, maintenance and management, prepared by a suitably qualified landscape designer. Development proposals will be required to be accompanied by a comprehensive SuDS assessment that addresses run-off quantity, run-off quality and its impact on the existing habitat and water quality and will have regard to guidance set out in Planning for Watercourses in the Urban Environment (IFI 2020) and Nature Based Solutions to the Management of Rainwater and Surface Water Runoff in Urban Areas, Water Sensitive Urban Design Best Practice Interim Guidance Document’ (DHLG) (November 2021). 11.21 Outdoor Events Applications for licenses of outdoor events shall be considered under the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001-2021 and shall include for statutory pre-consultation. 11.22 Street Furniture, Signs and Structures Application for licenses for street furniture, signs and structures shall be considered under Section 254 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) and Part 17, of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-21. Further guidance is available in the Councils Licensing of Street Furniture, Signs & Structures Policy Document 2011 and Galway Shop Front and Signage Design Guidelines 2012. It is important to ensure that certain uses in the public realm, including elements of street furniture do not obstruct public footpaths for pedestrians, in particular for people with disabilities and mobility issues.

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   Land Use Zoning Objectives and Development Standards and Guidelines 334 Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 11.23 Water Quality • Proposed developments, which include the storage and/or run-off of potential polluting substances, such as oil and chemicals shall be accompanied with details and specifications, which indicate how risk of pollution will be minimised by using best available practices. This shall also apply to the construction stage. • All new developments will be required to provide a separate foul and surface water drainage system and to incorporate sustainable urban drainage systems where appropriate in new development and the public realm. • The discharge of additional surface water to combined (foul and surface water) sewers is prohibited in order to maximise the capacity of existing collection systems for foul water. • All new developments shall connect to the public wastewater infrastructure, where available, and existing developments that are in close proximity to a public sewer are encouraged to connect to that sewer. These are subject to a connection agreement with Irish Water. 11.24 Development Contribution Scheme Developments are required to pay a development contribution in respect of public infrastructure and facilities benefiting development in the area of Galway City that is provided or intended to be provided by or on behalf of the Council. The current Scheme took effect on 1st May 2021 and will be in place until 31st December 2026 unless a new scheme is adopted beforehand. 11.25 Access for All Part M of the Building Regulations 2010, and Building for Everybody: A Universal Design Approach (National Disability Authority, 2012) sets out standards and best practice to ensure that buildings and the built environment are accessible and usable by everyone, including the elderly, people with disabilities and people with children. Further information available on the website of the National Disability Authority at www.nda.ie. 11.26 Recreation and Sports Facilities Recreation and sport facilities should be designed to high architectural standards and have regard to safety and accessibility considerations. • Developments of a passive and active recreational and sports nature will be assessed against the strategy adopted in the Council’s Recreation and Amenity Needs Study (2008) and the imminent Green Space Strategy as set out in Chapter 5. • Developments of a passive and active recreational and sports nature will be considered/ assessed in the context of potential impact on the environment, sites of ecological and biodiversity importance and general amenity, where appropriate. 11.27 Art/Cultural Amenity Large-scale development shall include provision for a professional piece of artwork, agreed in conjunction with the Council, which shall be located within an agreed area, accessible to the public and sponsored by the developer and of value in accordance with that set out in the Per Cent for Art Scheme 2020.

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   Land Use Zoning Objectives and Development Standards and Guidelines Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 335 11.28 Flood Risk Management & Assessment • Where development is proposed in identified flood risk areas, the type or nature of the development needs to be carefully considered and the potential risks mitigated and managed through on-site location, layout and design of the development to reduce flood risk to an acceptable level. • Development shall have regard to the flood resilient design guidance and flood mitigation measures in the City Council’s Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029, the recommendations and best practice guidelines of Appendix B – addressing flood risk management in design of development of The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2009) (or any superseding document) and the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for Three Local Area Plan Areas 2012. • Dependant on the type and nature of development proposed within identified flood risk areas, Flood Zone A or B, it will be necessary to carry out a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment (FRA), appropriate to the scale and nature of the development and the risks arising. Proposals shall demonstrate appropriate mitigation and management measures in the layout and design of development. • All proposed development must consider the impact of surface water flood risk in drainage design. Consideration should be given in the design of new development to the incorporation of SuDS. The drainage design should ensure no increase flood risk to the site or downstream catchment. • Development proposals in identified flood risk areas shall consider and incorporate the potential impacts of climate change and residual risk into development layout and design. • In areas of identified flood risk all developments including minor works and changes of use should include an appropriate level of FRA. This assessment must demonstrate that the development would not increase flood risk in the context of use, emergency access and infrastructure. Development should demonstrate principles of flood resilient design. • Proposed developments shall have regard to the the Coirib go Cósta Galway City Flood Relief Scheme. 11.29 Extractive Industries/Quarries The operation of quarries can give rise to land use and environmental issues which require to be mitigated and controlled in the planning process. The protection of residential dwellings, residential amenities, natural amenities, the prevention of pollution, noise/vibration, traffic and the safeguarding of groundwater will be given serious consideration. The Council will have regard to the DEHLG’s Quarries and Ancillary Activities, Guidelines for Planning Authorities, 2004 when assessing all quarry related proposals, in order to achieve more sustainable aggregates development and to avoid and minimise adverse impacts on the environment. Particular constraint will be exercised for sites in the vicinity of/in areas of residential settlements, areas of archaeological importance, recorded monuments, European Sites and other environmentally sensitive (designated) areas, unless it can clearly be demonstrated that such quarries would not have significant adverse impacts on residential dwellings, amenities or the environment. All developments should have regard to and comply with the EPA publication Environmental Management in the Extractive Industry (Non-Scheduled Minerals), (2006) and Compliance with Section 261 and Section 261 A of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and any subsequent national guidance and changes to legislation.

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    Land Use Zoning Objectives and Development Standards and Guidelines 336 Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) will be required with a planning application, where the defined thresholds outlined in the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) are exceeded for certain types of development. In cases where thresholds are not exceeded, the Planning Authority may still exercise its powers under Article 103(1) of the Regulation (2001) and require an EIAR for subthreshold development, where it considers the effect of the proposed development on the environment is likely to be significant. 11.30 Student Accommodation The City Council supports the provision of high quality, professionally managed, purpose built student accommodation on/off campus at appropriate locations in terms of access to sustainable and public transport modes and third level institutes, in a manner that respects the residential amenities of the surrounding area. Student accommodation should be designed to be attractive, accessible, safe, and minimise adverse impacts on the surrounding area while creating mixed, healthy and inclusive communities. The nature, layout and design of the development should be appropriate to its location and context and should not result in an unacceptable impact on local character, environmental quality or residential amenity. Proposals should be designed to be safe and secure for their occupants whilst respecting the character and permeability of the surrounding area. An appropriate management plan should be part of student accommodation applications to minimise potential negative impacts from occupants and the development on surrounding properties and neighbourhoods and to create a positive and safe living environment for students. Adequate open space of suitable orientation should be provided within developments. Proposals for student accommodation should comply in general with the design standards promoted in the Guidelines on Residential Development for Third Level Students (DES 1999), the subsequent supplementary document (2005) and the Student Accommodation Scheme, (ORC 2007) and National Student Accommodation Strategy (2017) and Circular Pl8/2016 unless superseded by new standards. Alternative design standards will be required to show that they are adapted from other international standards and prevailing best practice. When assessing planning applications for student accommodation consideration will be given to the following: • The location and accessibility to educational facilities and the proximity to existing or planned public transport corridors and cycle routes; • The potential impact on local residential amenities; • Adequate amenity areas and open space; • The level and quality of on-site facilities, including storage facilities, waste management, bicycle facilities, leisure facilities, car parking and amenity; • The architectural quality of the design and also the external layout, with respect to materials, scale, height and relationship to adjacent structures. Internal layouts should take cognisance of the need for flexibility for future possible changes of uses; • The number of existing similar facilities in the area. In assessing a proposal for student accommodation the Council will take cognisance of the amount of student accommodation which exists in the locality and will resist the over-concentration of such schemes in any one area, in the interests of sustainable development and residential amenity. • Details of the full nature and extent of use of the proposed use of the facilities outside of term time.

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