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Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021–2027
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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- Chapter 12 Movement and Mobility Kilkenny City and County Development Plan Volume 1 251 • Blanchfieldslands near Hebron house roundabout on the N10. • Glanbia plant on N77 at Ballyragget • Dunmore civic amenity site on the N77 12.11.4 Regional Roads There are 421km of regional routes in the County. Regional roads provide important strategic linkages within the county and to the national road network and other counties. In order to protect the investment in these roads and to maintain their strategic function it will be necessary to exercise control over new development requiring access to these roads by restricting new access points to a minimum in the interests of safety. Development Management Requirements: • When considering development which would impact road capacity, the Planning Authority will follow a restrictive presumption in favour of maintaining road capacity. 12.11.5 Local Roads Local roads serve an important economic role and have a valuable social and community function, as they are often the sole means of access for local economic activity. In its programme of spending over the plan period, the Council will prioritise its spending on local roads which are deficient according to the strategic benefits and improved traffic and pedestrian safety which will result. The Council will have regard to the transportation needs of development generally, particularly that associated with agribusiness, tourism and the need to promote rural development and diversification in the prioritising of its spending. 12.11.6 National Road improvement projects National Roads projects such as the N24 are of strategic importance to facilitate inter- and intraregional accessibility and the Council, with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), supports and is progressing/developing a number of schemes within County Kilkenny as follows: • N24 Carrick Road Improvement Scheme. • N24 Waterford to Cahir Scheme. • N24 Tower Road Junction Improvement Scheme. • N25 Waterford to Glenmore Scheme • N77 Ballyragget to Ballynaslee • N77 Kilkenny City (Dunmore) to Ballyraggett 12.11.7 National Road Policy The Council will support the implementation of the TII projects as outlined above and will safeguard the strategic capacity of national road junctions and preserve free from development proposed road realignment/improvement lines and associated corridors where such development would prejudice the implementation of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) or County Council plans (See Figure 12.1). The Council will furthermore co-operate with the TII to identify the need for service areas
- Chapter 12 Movement and Mobility Kilkenny City and County Development Plan Volume 1 252 and/or rest areas for motorists along the routes of the M8/M9 and assist in the implementation of suitable proposals for provision of service and/or rest areas In this regard the Council will as a priority facilitate the development of a link road from the N10/motorway access roundabout to the old Dublin road (R712) in conjunction with TII. 12.11.8 Traffic Assessments Development proposals may generate significant trips/travel, including road traffic, with potentially significant implications for national and non-national roads. Traffic and Transport Assessment is a methodology used to assess the transport impacts of a proposed development, incorporating any subsequent measures necessary to ensure roads and junctions and other transport infrastructure in the vicinity of the development remain fit for purpose and encourage a shift towards sustainable travel modes. 12.11.9 Road Safety Audit A Road Safety Audit (RSA) can aid in the identification of any appropriate measures required to maintain safety standards. Guidance on the preparation of RSAs is included in the TII Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and in the Design Manual for Roads and Streets (DMURS). RSAs are required for all new housing estates in accordance with DMURS, for new/intensified accesses onto national roads and where specific risks have been identified. Objectives 12X To develop and agree an appropriately planned policy response to access the N10 roundabout at Blanchfieldslands near Hebron House in Kilkenny City. 12Y To investigate a link between the Hebron industrial estate/business park to the link road, see objective above. 12Z To protect the study area, route corridor options and thereafter the preferred route corridor selected for the national road schemes being progressed in the Development Plan in accordance with National Development Plan Objectives and to prohibit development that could prejudice their future delivery.
- Chapter 12 Movement and Mobility Kilkenny City and County Development Plan Volume 1 253 12.11.10 Regional and Local Road Objectives 12.11.10.1 Roads Development Management Requirements: • To ensure that future development affecting national primary or secondary roads shall be assessed in accordance with the guidance given in Spatial Planning and National Roads - Guidelines for Planning Authorities. • To ensure that the required standards for sight distances and stopping sight distances are in compliance as far as possible, with current road geometry standards as outlined in: o the TII document Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and TII Standard DN- GEO-03060 Geometric Design of Junctions; and o the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) and TII Standard DN-GEO- 03084 ‘The Treatment of Transition Zones to Towns and Villages on National Roads’ where appropriate. Objectives 12AA To progress a relief road for Thomastown. 12AB To seek an upgrade of the R700 between New Ross and Kilkenny to National Secondary status 12AC To seek an upgrade of the Kilkenny to Urlingford road (R693) to National Secondary status. 12AD Reserve the proposed line of the proposed Northern Ring road Extension in Kilkenny City and progress it through the planning process 12AE Provision of a relief road from the Loughboy IDA estate to the Waterford Road including an upgrade to the Outrath Road. 12AF To implement the recommendations of the Kilkenny City Local Transport Plan. 12AG Completion of internal roads in Kilkenny City to serve the Western Environs\Breagagh valley and Loughmacask. (The Central Access Scheme) See Volume 2, Figure CS3. 12AH To provide for a second access from the Hebron industrial estate/business park onto Hebron road 12AI To investigate a connection between the internal roads within the Hebron industrial estate /business park. 12AJ To implement the traffic strategy and road cross sections for the Hebron area in accordance with the Hebron Urban Design Strategy1 12AK To improve substandard sections of regional\county roads throughout the County, in particular those most heavily trafficked, and those providing access to existing or proposed industrial, residential or commercial developments as required and as resources permit. 12AL To maintain, develop and improve existing roads and to construct new roads as needs arise and resources permit in accordance with the Annual Roadworks programme. 12AM It is an objection of the Council to carry out road safety improvements measures at Victoria Bridge, Ahenny.
- Chapter 12 Movement and Mobility Kilkenny City and County Development Plan Volume 1 254 • In the case of single houses in the countryside such standards should not be achieved by the extensive removal of hedgerows, ditches, embankments, trees or old walls, and should be in accordance with Section 2.8 of the Rural Design Guide13. • All significant development proposals will be required to have transport and traffic assessments carried out in accordance with the publication Traffic Management Guidelines14 and the Traffic and Transport Assessment Guidelines15 (where the development affects a national road). • Planning applications involving a new access or significant changes to an existing access to a national road, will be required to include a Road Safety Audit. 12.12 Car parking In assessing development proposals, the Planning Authority will use the standards set out in Table 12.3 below. Such facilities shall cater for the immediate and anticipated future demands of the development, and where car parking provision on site is not possible, or desirable for other valid reasons, the Council may consider the payment of a financial contribution in lieu. Where car parking is provided on site, spaces shall generally be provided behind established building lines in each development and shall be screened. The dimension of car parking bays shall be 4.8m by 2.4m. Accessible parking bays (including transfer hatching to side and rear) shall be 6.0m x 3.7m (See Section 12.13 Age Friendly and Accessible Parking). Developers should consult Building for Everyone: A Universal Design Approach. Car parking areas shall be constructed having regard to drainage, surfacing and ancillary matters. They should be provided with proper public lighting facilities and shall be clearly demarcated. All car parking areas should be properly landscaped by the provision of trees, shrubs and grassed areas in order to ensure that damage to the visual amenities is avoided. In residential schemes parking should be secure and attractive and should be provided as close as possible to the dwellings served. In all developments of an industrial or commercial nature, developers will be required to provide loading or unloading facilities sufficient to meet the demand of such development. Off-street loading facilities shall conform to the following requirements: • Each required space shall not be less than 3.75m in width, 6.0m in length and 4.25m in height, exclusive of drives and manoeuvring space and located entirely on the site being served. • There shall be appropriate means of access to a street or road as well as adequate manoeuvring space. • The maximum width of the driveway opening onto the street boundary will be 6m and the minimum width shall be 3.75m. 13 Kilkenny County Council, Rural Design Guide, 2008 14 Department of Transport, Traffic Management Guidelines 15 TII, Traffic and Transport Assessment Guidelines
- Chapter 12 Movement and Mobility Kilkenny City and County Development Plan Volume 1 255 Table 12.3: Car Parking Standards16 Land Use Parking Spaces per Unit Dwelling House 2 car parking spaces per unit 0.25 spaces per unit for visitor parking Apartments17 1.25 spaces per unit 0.25 spaces per unit for visitor parking Schools 1 space for every classroom plus 4 additional spaces Churches, theatres, public halls 1 car space per 10 seats Hotels, hostels and guesthouses 1 car space per bedroom Public houses, incl hotel bar 1 car space per 10 m2 of bar and lounge floor area Hotel function rooms 1 space per 10 m2 Shopping centres, supermarkets, Department stores 1 space per 25 m2 gross floor area Shops 1 space per 20 m2 gross floor area Restaurants, cafes 1 car space per 20 m2 gross floor area Banks and offices 1 car space per 15 m2 of gross floor area and additional space to be determined by the Planning Authority Industry 1 car space for every 60m2 of gross industrial floor area and operational space to be determined by the Planning Authority. Warehousing Each application will be determined by the Planning Authority Retail Warehousing 1 car space for every 35 m2 of net retail floor space Golf 4 car spaces per hole Par 3 golf courses or Pitch and Putt courses 2 spaces per hole Sports grounds and sports clubs I space per 15m2 Golf driving ranges, Shooting ranges 1 space per bay/ trap plus 3 spaces Clinics and Medical Practices 3 car spaces per consulting room plus staff Hospital 1.50 spaces per bed Nursing Home 1 space per 4 bedrooms plus staff Crèche/Childcare 1 space per 4 children plus 1 space per employee 16 All non-residential parking standards will be applied as maxima. 17 Refer to the Design Standards for New Apartments in relation to reduced car parking requirements for development adjacent to existing and future rail stations and minimum requirements in peripheral/or less accessible urban locations.
- Chapter 12 Movement and Mobility Kilkenny City and County Development Plan Volume 1 256 One of the cross-cutting themes of the Development Plan is to encourage a shift to more sustainable forms of transport. The provision of sufficient car parking is important particularly in areas of the County which are currently poorly served by public transport networks. Therefore, the rationale for the application of car parking standards is to ensure that consideration is given to the accommodation of vehicles in assessing development proposals while being mindful of the need to promote a shift towards more sustainable forms of transport. Relaxation of the guidance in the table will be considered on a case by case basis. In the case of any use not specified above, the Planning Authority will determine the parking requirements, having regard to the traffic levels likely to be generated as a result of the development. Where a number of uses are contained within one development, the various uses shall be separated and the overall parking requirements for the development shall be assessed relative to each separate use in order to compute the overall parking requirement for the development (e.g. in a hotel the function rooms, bars etc. shall be assessed as separate from the bedroom provision). However, where a developer can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority that parking spaces will be utilised throughout the day by a number of different users, availing of different facilities within a proposed development, the Planning Authority may, in the interest of sustainability, take this multi-use into account when assessing parking needs. In addition to the above requirements, developers will be required to provide and maintain loading and circulation facilities sufficient to meet the likely demand of each development. The above car parking standards shall be applied at the discretion of the Council in the County’s rural towns and villages having regard to the availability and adequacy of on street parking, existing or proposed off street parking to serve the development and the status of the town/village within the settlement hierarchy of the County. In cases where complete on-site provision of parking is not possible, the Planning Authority will insist on a Mobility Management Plan submitted as part of the application in weighing up the total requirements and possible financial contribution. 12.13 Age Friendly and Accessible parking Kilkenny County Council has been actively engaged in the Age Friendly County Initiative since 201018, see Section 6.17 Positive Ageing. The concept of an Age Friendly community is linked to an initiative of the World Health Organisation started in 2007. This initiative seeks to engage older people and their communities in making their communities better, healthier and safer places for older people to live and thrive. Positive ageing can be facilitated by means of various age friendly initiatives, including universal design and can be supported by the adoption of the appropriate development objectives to facilitate same (See Section 18 Kilkenny County Council, Thomastown Local Area Plan, 2019
- Chapter 12 Movement and Mobility Kilkenny City and County Development Plan Volume 1 257 13.2 Universal Design). The delivery of such facilities has a symbiotic relationship with other segments of society as it promotes accessibility for all. It is the policy of the Council to support and facilitate the delivery of age friendly facilities in the city and all towns and villages within the county. Development management Requirement: • To require a minimum 2% of car parking spaces as accessible parking bays, to be applied at the discretion of the Council, depending on the nature of the proposal. 12.14 Electric vehicles National policy identifies the need to move away from polluting and carbon intensive propulsion systems to new technologies such as electric vehicles (EV) and introduction of electric and hybrid traction systems for public transport fleets. Nationally there is a target of 950,000 EVs19 for 2040. There are currently 10 publicly available EV charging points in County Kilkenny, with seven of those located within the City. While most of these have more than one charging point, none are fast chargers. The Council will continue to support and facilitate the development of infrastructure to increase the usage of EVs by the inclusion of dedicated fully functional EV charging points through appropriate objectives. Development Management Requirements: • For developments with private car spaces (residential and non-residential) including visitor car parking spaces e.g. office–spaces, at least one parking space should be equipped with one fully functional EV charging point and it should be possible to expand the charging system at a future date (e.g. by installing appropriate ducting now) so that up to 20% of all spaces can be fitted with similar charging points. • Developments with publicly accessible spaces (e.g. supermarket car park, cinema etc.) should have at least one parking space equipped with one fully functional EV charging point and it should be possible to expand the charging system at a future date so that up to 20% of all spaces can be fitted with a similar charging point. Charge Point Parking space(s) should be clearly marked with appropriate signage should be capable of communicating usage data with the national charge point management system. 19 Electric Vehicles (EV) refer to both Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). Objective 12AN To provide further age friendly parking spaces in Kilkenny City and the District Towns following consultation with the relevant stakeholders.
- Chapter 13 Requirements for Development Kilkenny City and County Development Plan Volume 1 258 13 Requirements for Developments Strategic Aim: To encourage the creation of living and working environments of the highest quality by ensuring a high quality of design, layout and function for all development under the Planning Acts and Regulations, to conserve and build upon positive elements in the built and natural environment, and to protect amenities. 13.1 Introduction Development Management will be exercised by the Council in a positive manner having regard to the provisions of the Planning & Development Act 2000 as amended, and to the proper planning and sustainable development of the County, its amenities and the Council’s policies and objectives. It is intended that reference to these standards will provide guidance and assistance to those who seek permission for development. However, it should not be assumed that compliance with the standards contained herein will automatically or necessarily result in a granting of planning permission, since the standards are merely a statement of general principles. Decisions regarding individual applications for development will be determined on a case-by-case basis in accordance with circumstances at the time an application is submitted. Applicants are advised to consult with the Planning Authority prior to the preparation of detailed plans. There may be instances where a conflict will arise between various objectives in this Plan, and in such cases all issues will be assessed in the interests of the proper planning and sustainable development of the County. 13.1.1 Pre-Planning Meetings The Council provides a pre-planning consultation service which allows applicants the opportunity to engage in discussions with the Planning Authority, prior to making a planning application. Applicants are encouraged to avail of this service for all development proposals but particularly for one-off rural houses, or large-scale projects. As stipulated in Section 247 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), the carrying out of such consultations shall not prejudice the performance by a Council of any other of its functions under this Act, or any regulations made under this Act, and cannot be relied upon in the formal planning process or in legal proceedings. 13.2 Universal Design The Council requires that all future developments used by the public (including public spaces, car parking, footpaths) are accessible to and usable by everyone. The requirements of people with disabilities, the elderly, parents and carers and others who may be temporarily impaired must be incorporated into the design. It is considered that applications for large-scale projects should be
- Chapter 13 Requirements for Development Kilkenny City and County Development Plan Volume 1 259 accompanied by an Access Statement (as detailed in Appendix 6 of Buildings for Everyone: A Universal Design Approach, National Disability Authority, 2012). Guidance on the access requirements for public buildings and for residential dwellings is set out in Part M of the Building Regulations (S.I. No. 179 of 2000) and Part M of the Building Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 513 of 2010) and Buildings for Everyone: A Universal Design Approach (National Disability Authority, 2012) and the Great Outdoors Access Guidelines by the Irish Wheelchair Association. This Plan includes a requirement for a minimum number of houses to be designed to accommodate universal design standards for larger housing schemes (See Section 6.10). 13.3 Urban Design Sustainable communities have a high quality natural and built environment. They are places where people want to live and work, now and in the future. They meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents, are sensitive to their environment and contribute to a high quality of life. They are safe and inclusive, well- planned, built and run, offer equality of opportunity and good services for all. The Council will ensure that all new developments enrich the quality of its surroundings which means encouraging a distinctive response which complements the setting. A high standard of design is considered essential to this process. Creating a distinctive sense of place, taking into account site history and setting, is important. The Councils will aim to create sustainable, high quality environments – attractive, vibrant and safe places which function effectively. High quality design will be required for all new developments. In new residential areas, it is the sense of place which should have priority. It is the relationship between buildings and the creation of elegant functional spaces which will have priority. The Planning Authority will require a high level of residential amenity conducive to a good quality living environment in new residential developments. Planning applications for new housing development shall have regard to the provisions of the following Guidelines: • Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets1 • Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas and its companion document, Urban Design Manual: A best practice guide • Design Standards for New Apartments 2018 • Government Policy on Architecture-Towards a Sustainable Future: Delivering Quality within the Built Environment2 • Guidelines on Urban Development and Building Heights 2018 • Building for Everyone: A Universal Design Approach 1 Depts. of Transport, Tourism and Sport, and Environment, Community and Local Government, Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets, 2013 2 Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Government Policy on Architecture, Towards a Sustainable Future: Delivering Quality within the Built Environment, 2009
- Chapter 13 Requirements for Development Kilkenny City and County Development Plan Volume 1 260 • Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities3 New residential developments will be assessed in accordance with the following 12 design criteria for sustainable residential developments. The 12 criteria are: • Context: How does the development respond to its surroundings? • Connections: How well is the new neighbourhood / site connected? • Inclusivity: How easily can people use and access the development? • Variety: How does the development promote a good mix of activities? • Efficiency: How does the development make appropriate use of resources, including land? • Distinctiveness: How do the proposals create a sense of place? • Layout: How does the proposal create people-friendly streets and spaces? • Public realm: How safe, secure and enjoyable are the public areas? • Adaptability: How will the buildings cope with change? • Privacy and Amenity: How do the buildings provide a high-quality amenity? • Parking: How will the parking be secure and attractive? • Detailed Design: How well thought through is the building and landscape design? A site-specific Design Statement will be required in the case of large-scale or sensitively located developments. A design statement is a short document which enables the applicant to explain why a particular design solution is considered the most appropriate for a particular site and it shall demonstrate how design policy and issues of accessibility have been considered. As in the preceding Development Plan it is not intended to prescribe maximum residential density standards. The emphasis will be on providing quality-housing environments based on innovation and a design led approach. The Planning Authority will seek to ensure that new developments have individuality and a sense of place, which is generated by the interaction between the physical characteristics and features of the site and its surroundings and the layout, landscaping and design of the new housing. 13.4 Compact Growth In accordance with the NPF and the Core Strategy, it is an objective of the plan to promote compact growth. Compact Growth can be achieved through appropriate density and “infill” development and through increased heights. 13.4.1 Density As in the preceding Development Plans it is not intended to prescribe maximum residential density standards. The emphasis will be on providing quality-housing environments based on innovation and a design led approach. A high standard of architectural design and layout will be required. The Planning Authority will seek to ensure that new developments have individuality and a sense of place, which is 3 Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities, 2007
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