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Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 (as varied)
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028 Volume 1 Written Statement Adopted June 2022
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- In accordance with the provisions of Section 12 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), the Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 was adopted by the Elected Members of Limerick City and County Council on the 17th of June 2022. The Development Plan came into effect on the 29th of July 2022, six weeks after the date of adoption. Note: On the 4th of November 2022 a Section 31 Ministerial Direction was issued in respect of a number of amendments and directing that the Plan be altered. Variation No. 1 to the Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 was adopted by the Elected Members on the 22nd of May 2023 comprising an amendment to Policy TR P11 Road Safety and Carrying Capacity of the non-national Road Network and Objective TR O37 Land Uses and Access Standards Variation No. 2 to the Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 (as varied) was adopted by the Elected Members on the 30th of March 2026 comprising an amendment to Objective TR O37 Land Uses and Access Standards.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-20282 Contents 1 Introduction, Vision and Strategic Overview 5 1.1 Introduction 6 1.2 Strategic Vision for Limerick 7 1.3 Strategic Objectives 8 1.4 Plan Overview 9 1.5 Plan Making Process and Requirements 9 2 Core Strategy 17 2.1 Introduction 18 2.2 National and Regional Policy Context 18 2.3 Core Strategy Methodology 19 2.4 Core Strategy Statement 28 2.5 Local Area Plans 30 2.6 Employment Development 31 2.7 Core Strategy Policies and Objectives 32 2.8 Core Strategy Maps 34 2.9 Core Strategy Table 36 3 Spatial Strategy 39 Section 1: Introduction and Overall Objectives 3.1 Introduction 40 3.2 Policy Context 41 3.3 Compact Growth 44 Section 2: Spatial Strategy 3.4 Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area (in Limerick) Spatial Definition 52 Section 2: Spatial Strategy 3.5 Level 2: Key Town 98 3.6 Level 3: Towns 100 3.7 Level 4: Large Villages 101 3.8 Level 5: Small Villages 102 3.9 Level 6: Rural Clusters 103 3.10 Revitalisation of Towns and Villages 103 4 Housing 107 4.1 Introduction 108 4.2 Housing Strategy and Housing Need Demand Assessment 108 4.3 Serviced Sites in Towns and Villages 117 4.4 Rural Housing 118 5 A Strong Economy 123 5.1 Introduction 124 5.2 Policy Context 124 5.3 Economic Principles 125 5.4 Employment Sectors 126 5.5 Strategy 127 Section 1: Retail 5.6 National and Regional Context 129 5.7 Retail in Limerick 131 Section 2: Enterprise and Employment 5.8 Enterprise and Employment 140 Section 3: Tourism 5.9 Tourism and the Economy 155 Section 4: Marine Economy 5.10 Marine Spatial Planning 162 5.11 Shannon Estuary - Limerick Docklands and Foynes 163 5.12 Offshore Renewable Energy 166 6 Environment, Heritage, Landscape and Green Infrastructure 169 6.1 Introduction 170 6.2 National and Regional Policy Context 171 6.3 Natural Heritage and the Environment 172 6.4 Landscape and Visual Amenity 184 6.5 Archaeology and Built Heritage 194 7 Sustainable Mobility and Transport 205 7.1 Introduction 206 7.2 National and Regional Planning 207 7.3 Integration of Land Use and Transport Planning 208 7.4 Key Enablers for Growth in Limerick 209 7.5 Sustainable Mobility 210 7.6 Rural Transport 222 7.7 Strategic Connections 223 7.8 Strategic Roads Infrastructure 224 7.9 Protection of Road Hierarchy 226 7.10 Traffic Management 231 7.11 Roadside Signage 233 7.12 Noise Sensitive Development 233
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-20283 8 Infrastructure 235 8.1 Introduction 236 8.2 National and Regional Policy Context 236 8.3 Climate Action in Infrastructure Planning 238 8.4 Digital Connectivity and Limerick’s Digital Strategy 238 8.5 Water Services and Surface Water 243 8.6 Energy Networks – Resource Efficiency, Electricity and Gas Networks 250 8.7 Waste Management 252 9 Climate Action, Flood Risk and Transition to Low Carbon Economy 263 9.1 Introduction 264 9.2 Climate Change 268 9.3 Flooding, Flood Risk Management and Water Management 277 9.4 Renewable Energy 279 10 Sustainable Communities and Social Infrastructure 289 10.1 Introduction 290 10.2 National, Regional and Local Policy Context 291 10.3 Community Facilities and Amenities 292 10.4 Healthy Place-Making and Communities 295 10.5 Education Facilities 296 10.6 Childcare Facilities 298 10.7 Health and Respite Care 299 10.8 Age Friendly Strategy 299 10.9 Active Cities 300 10.10 Sports and Recreation 300 10.11 Play Areas 302 10.12 Trails and Green Routes 303 10.13 Water Based Sports 304 10.14 Arts and Culture 304 10.15 The Library Service 305 10.16 Burial Grounds and Crematoria 305 10.17 Community Gardens and Allotments 306 10.18 Public Rights of Way 306 11 Development Management Standards 309 11.1 Introduction 310 11.2 Residential Development - Design, Principles and Standards 321 11.3 Residential Development – General Requirements 323 11.4 Residential Development - Quality Standards 332 11.5 Community Facilities 341 11.6 Economic Strategy 342 11.7 Climate Action 356 11.8 Transport and Infrastructure 363 11.9 Tourism, Recreation Activities and Visitor Accommodation 378 11.10 Environmental Infrastructure 380 11.11 Drainage and Water Supply 381 11.12 Environment and Heritage 381 12 Land Use Zoning Strategy 383 12.1 Land Use Zoning 384 12.2 Zoning Principles 384 12.3 Land Use Zoning Objectives 385 12.4 Land Use Zoning Matrix 390 13 Implementation and Monitoring 397 13.1 Implementation of Plan 398 13.2 Local Area Plans 398 13.3 Pre-planning 399 13.4 Implementation of Planning Permission 399 13.5 Development Contributions 400 13.6 Enforcement 400 13.7 Monitoring and Review 401 13.8 Material Contravention 403 Appendices 405
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- 1Introduction, Vision and Strategic Overview
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-20286 1.1 Introduction In the 2016 Census Limerick was home to 194,899 people. Limerick City is the largest urban centre in Ireland’s Mid-West and the country’s third largest City, located 200km from the capital Dublin. The Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 (hereafter referred to as the Plan) envisages Limerick as the principal focus within the region, with the potential to generate and be the focus of significant employment and housing growth. Limerick City Centre is the principle employment location for the Mid-West Region with 44,625 jobs in 2016. The strategic location of Limerick City in relation to the other regional cities and Dublin, and its location on the Atlantic Economic Corridor, presents tremendous potential for growth and investment across the county. Some of the prime assets in Limerick include world-class infrastructure, a highly educated and skilled workforce and a high-quality lifestyle. Limerick has excellent global and national trade and tourism connectivity, with an international airport at Shannon, within the Metropolitan Area and a Tier 1 port located at Shannon Foynes. Limerick’s third level institutes include the University of Limerick, Technological University of the Shannon and Mary Immaculate College. In 2014 Limerick City and County Council was formed through the amalgamation of the former City and County Councils. The Plan is the first to be prepared for Limerick City and County and will replace the Limerick City Development Plan 2010 – 2016 (as extended) and the Limerick County Development Plan 2010 – 2016 (as extended). Preparation of the Plan has come at a challenging time during the Covid-19 pandemic. The recovery of our economy, rebuilding of our society, renewing of our communities and responding to the wideranging challenges we face, will be crucial for the overall development of our City and County. Limerick previously set a successful example for recovery during the economic recession following the Celtic Tiger years. Limerick City and County Council will build on this experience in enabling and facilitating the recovery from the challenges we now face. One of the key assets in this respect is the collective approach of Limerick’s stakeholders. The preparation of the Plan is one of the most important functions of the Elected Members. The Plan sets out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the functional area of Limerick over a six-year period between 2022 and 2028. This chapter outlines the vision, strategic objectives and an overview of the Plan. The chapter also outlines the context of planning and environmental policy, legislation and local level strategies, in which the Plan has been prepared.
- Chapter 1: Introduction, Vision and Strategic Overview7 1.2 Strategic Vision for Limerick The Plan is underpinned by a strategic vision intended to guide the sustainable future growth of Limerick. At the core of the vision are cohesive and sustainable communities, where our cultural, natural and built environment is protected. The vision embraces inclusiveness and a high quality of life for all, through healthy place-making and social justice, including the ongoing development of the Regeneration Areas and disadvantaged communities. An integrated approach will align housing and public transport provision. Human and environment wellbeing including climate adaptation are at the core of the vision. The strategic vision has been prepared having regard to the National Strategic Outcomes of the National Planning Framework, the Regional Strategic Outcomes of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the 8 Corporate Goals of the Corporate Plan 2019 – 2024 and the aspirations of the people and stakeholders in Limerick. The strategic vision of the Plan reads as follows: Limerick – A Green City Region on the Waterfront By 2030, Limerick will become a green City region on the Shannon Estuary connected through people and places. This will be achieved through engagement, innovation, resilient urban development and self-sustaining rural communities. 1.2.1 Key Ambitions: 1 A Green Region Limerick will develop as an environmentally sustainable and carbon neutral economy - a pioneer in sustainable growth. This will be underpinned by the promotion of active mobility for all, creating an attractive and distinctive place to live, work and visit. 2 Embracing the River Shannon Limerick will provide room for people to enjoy the River Shannon/ Estuary. The animation of the waterfront will increase public access and create new recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. 3 Resilient, Connected and Inclusive Communities The future development of Limerick will make it easier to live sustainably and be well prepared for the future, increasing opportunities for movement and connectivity between communities. 4 A Sustainable, Innovative and Competitive Economy The Limerick region will be an inclusive, self-sustaining economy built on growth and innovation and which maximises its competitive edge. This will enhance local enterprises, attract international investment in a manner which guarantees quality of life.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-20288 1.3 Strategic Objectives The Plan aims to form a coherent development strategy to 2028 and beyond. The strategic vision recognises the potential of Limerick to align with the key growth objectives set out in the higher order spatial plans and to take advantage of the strategic assets of the City and County. The vision is underpinned by a number of interlinked strategic objectives that will be realised through the chapters of the Plan. The development of Limerick over the lifetime of this plan focuses on sustainable growth of the built environment, employment generation and the provision of community and social services, together in a low carbon, compact, consolidated and connected pattern of development. Delivering on these objectives will result in an enhanced quality of life for all citizens. The following are the interlinked strategic objectives of the Plan: 1. Grow Limerick’s economy and create opportunity through maximising the potential for development through the promotion and enhancement of the competitive advantages of Limerick, including its strategic location, connectivity and accessibility to international markets, a skilled workforce and a high quality of life. The Limerick brand shall be used to internationalise the city. Any further brands created within and by the Local Authority, including organisations owned by the Local Authority, shall work within the framework outlined in the ‘Limerick Atlantic Edge, European Embrace’ brand. 2. Transition to an environmentally sustainable carbon neutral economy. 3. Ensure new and existing residential development is of the highest quality, enabling life cycle choices and physical, community, recreation and amenity infrastructure are provided in tandem, to create sustainable, healthy, inclusive and resilient communities. 4. Protect the unique character of Limerick. Support and facilitate revitalisation and consolidation of the City, towns and villages, through public realm and place-making initiatives. Address vacancy and dereliction to create compact attractive, vibrant and safe environments in which to live, work, visit and invest. Ensure the highest quality of public realm and urban design principles are applied to all new developments, including the construction of landmark buildings in appropriate locations. 5. Create a competitive environment in which to do business. Promote, support and enable sustainable and economic development, enterprise and employment generation. Focus in particular on areas which are accessible by public and sustainable modes of transport. Enable settlements and rural areas to become self-sustaining through innovation and diversification of the rural economy. 6. Reduce car dependency and promote and facilitate sustainable modes of transport. Prioritise walking, cycling and public transport. Provide an appropriate level of road infrastructure, road capacity and traffic management, to support existing and future development and enhance connectivity. 7. Protect, enhance and ensure the sustainable use of key infrastructure, through the provision of support to utility providers including water supplies and wastewater treatment facilities, energy supply including renewables, broadband and transportation. This plan will also foster the linkages to transition from linear model to a circular model which keeps resources in use for as long as possible. 8. Protect, enhance and connect areas of natural heritage, green infrastructure and open space for the benefits of quality of life, biodiversity, protected species and habitats, while having the potential to facilitate climate change adaptation and flood risk measures. 9. Protect, conserve and enhance the built and cultural heritage of Limerick, through promoting awareness, utilising relevant heritage legislation and ensuring good quality urban design principles are applied to all new developments. The principle that well planned and integrated development enhances the sustainability, attractiveness and quality of an area should be at the centre of any proposal. 10. Support growth in the tourism sector in Limerick, specifically focusing on sustainable tourism, and capture key opportunities to develop the sector based around five key drivers – Greenways, Waterways, Activities, Heritage, Arts and Culture, in an urban and a rural environment.
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