Development plan · Limerick City and County Council
Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 (as varied)
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
Limerick City and County Council · 2022–2028 · 414 pages
Ask this document
Answers come only from the text of Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 (as varied), each claim linked to its page. They are not advice; check the page itself.
Free, with a daily limit.
- Chapter 3: Spatial Strategy99 A Local Area Plan is in place for Newcastle West, which will be reviewed on completion of this Development Plan. The Local Area Plan (LAP) will deal with the more detailed approach to the development of Newcastle West in line with its ambition as a Key Town. The LAP will consider in detail employment and economic development opportunities, placemaking initiatives, upskilling, lifelong learning and social infrastructure. In addition to the LAP, the Council is committed to the preparation of a Local Transport Plan for Newcastle West, which will consider sustainable mobility and placemaking as a key element of the growth of Newcastle West. Objective CGR O11 Level 2: Key Town Newcastle West It is an objective of the Council to: a) Promote Newcastle West as a key service centre and to promote the sustainable growth of the town to become a self-sufficient settlement and act as a service centre for its inhabitants and rural hinterland. At least 30% of all new homes shall be located within the existing built-up footprint of the settlement, in order to deliver compact growth and reduce unsustainable urban sprawl. b) Support and promote the role of Newcastle West as a strategically located urban centre of significant influence in a sub-regional context. In particular, it is an objective to promote the opportunity for interregional collaborations across county boundaries with Abbeyfeale, Listowel and Rathkeale and locations identified in the Strategic Integrated Framework Plan for the Shannon Estuary, which offer collective strengths and potential for project partnerships to drive sustainable economic growth in the West Limerick/ North Kerry area; c) Support the initiatives of the Atlantic Economic Corridor to realise the full potential of the Newcastle West enterprise assets to support job creation, improve competitiveness, attract investment and create future economic growth; d) Support the delivery of the infrastructural requirements identified for Newcastle West subject to the outcome of the planning process and environmental assessments; e) Support and promote the tourism potential of Newcastle West’s historical heritage to facilitate the expansion of the existing tourism offer and to develop connectivity to, and synergies with, Newcastle West and the Great Southern Greenway; f) Support the identification of opportunities for investment in incubation and innovation infrastructure for ICT and related companies and capitalise on Newcastle West’s ability to accommodate remote working, enterprise start-ups and up-scaling companies. Objective CGR O12 Newcastle West Local Area Plan It is an objective of the Council to monitor and review the Local Area Plan for Newcastle West to align with the Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028, which will recognise the role of Newcastle West as a Key Town for growth within Limerick.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028100 3.6 Level 3: Towns Towns with population of over 1,400 people will be promoted as secondary development centres for future population growth. They provide a wide range of services and their functions are complementary to the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area (in Limerick), Newcastle West and each other. They also have an important regional employment function within their surrounding catchment areas. Acting as important local drivers, Level 3 Settlements provide a range of functions for their resident population and their surrounding catchments including housing, employment services and retail and leisure opportunities. These settlements have experienced varying levels of commuter focused residential expansion, without equivalent increase in jobs and services. They require consolidation and targeted ‘catch up’ investment in services, infrastructure, suitable transport options, amenities and local employment, whilst balancing housing delivery and focusing on consolidation to become more self-sustaining. In line with National Policy Objective 3c, 30% of all new homes targeted within Level 3 settlements shall be within their existing built-up footprints. Objective CGR O13 Level 3: Towns It is an objective of the Council to monitor and review existing Local Area Plans and prepare new Local Area Plans for the following settlements: Abbeyfeale, Caherconlish, Castleconnell, Kilmallock and Rathkeale to align with the Limerick Development Plan on completion and to consolidate the growth of these towns and focus policy on ensuring these towns become more self-sufficient, in terms of job creation and services Objective CGR O14 Scale of Development within Level 3 It is an objective of the Council to ensure that the scale of new housing developments, both individually and cumulatively, shall be in proportion to the pattern and grain of existing development generally. No one proposal for residential development shall increase the existing housing stock by more than 10 – 15% within the lifetime of the Plan, unless the applicant can demonstrate that the settlement has adequate capacity, in terms of both physical and social infrastructure to support additional growth.
- Chapter 3: Spatial Strategy101 3.7 Level 4: Large Villages These are settlements generally with a population of over 500 and less than 1,400 persons that cater for the daily and weekly needs of their inhabitants and the needs of the surrounding wider catchment area. Level 4 settlements provide a range of employment opportunities and services appropriate to their size and function, such as secondary and primary schools, childcare facilities, sports grounds/complexes, libraries, Garda stations, medical centres and a good range of local services including shops, pubs, post offices and banks/credit unions. There is considerable variation in the settlements from small towns and large villages, included in this level in terms of scale, character context and infrastructure. However, all have potential for appropriate levels of growth and consolidation. In line with National Policy Objective 3c, 30% of all new homes targeted within Level 4 settlements shall be within their existing built-up footprints. In order to realise the consolidation of these towns/villages, development will be encouraged to be delivered in a sustainable, sequential manner from the town/village core outwards, while promoting the reuse and redevelopment of vacant and derelict sites and buildings. Objective CGR O15 Requirements for Developments within Level 4 Settlements It is an objective of the Council within these settlements to facilitate development, subject to compliance with the following: a) To ensure that the scale of new housing developments both individually and cumulatively shall be in proportion to the pattern and grain of existing development. Generally, no one proposal for residential development shall increase the existing housing stock by more than 10 – 15% within the lifetime of the Plan, unless the applicant can demonstrate that the settlement has adequate capacity in terms of both physical and social infrastructure to support additional growth. b) The development of these centres shall provide for serviced sites and a variety of other house types and densities as appropriate. c) New commercial developments shall generally be located within the core area and shall contribute positively to the village urban fabric and streetscape. d) New community and social facilities shall be provided in conjunction with residential development as required. e) Where there is no treatment plant or limited capacity in the existing treatment plant, sewerage treatment for serviced sites shall generally be by means of individual treatment systems, subject to satisfactory site assessment and compliance with EPA guidelines. All systems shall be constructed so as to allow connection to public sewers in due course when capacity becomes available. Objective CGR O16 Local Area Plans in Level 4 Settlements It is an objective of the Council to review existing and prepare new Local Area Plans for Adare, Askeaton, Croom and Patrickswell, to align with the Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028102 3.8 Level 5: Small Villages These are smaller settlements generally ranging in population from 150 – 500 people with a range of infrastructural, social and community facilities. These settlements have some essential infrastructure (i.e. Irish Water’s water and/or sewage facilities) and a range of community infrastructure that provide for convenience and daily needs of the local population and surrounding area. They also provide some small-scale employment opportunities and local level community facilities, such as primary schools, churches, local sporting facilities and a community hall. In line with National Policy Objective 3c, 30% of all new homes targeted within Level 5 settlements shall be within their existing built-up footprints. Objective CGR O17 Development within Level 5 Settlements It is an objective of the Council within these settlements to facilitate development, subject to compliance with the following: a) The scale of new residential schemes shall be in proportion to the pattern and grain of existing development and shall be located within the development boundary, thus avoiding ‘leap frogging’ of development and delivering compact growth and providing for the organic and sequential growth of the settlement. Infill and brownfield sites will be the preferred location for new development. In this regard, any development shall enhance the existing village character and create or strengthen a sense of identity and distinctiveness for the settlement. b) New commercial developments shall generally only be located within the core area and shall contribute positively to the village streetscape. c) New community and social facilities shall be provided in conjunction with residential development as required. d) The development of these centres shall provide for serviced sites and a variety of other house types and densities as appropriate. e) Where there is no treatment plant or limited capacity in the existing treatment plant, sewerage treatment shall generally be by means of individual treatment systems, subject to satisfactory site assessment and compliance with EPA guidelines. All systems shall be constructed so as to allow connection to public sewers in due course when capacity becomes available. Objective CGR O18 Scale of Growth for Level 5 Settlements It is an objective of the Council to ensure that, generally, no one proposal for residential development shall be larger than 5 – 7 units. A limited increase beyond this may be permitted where demonstrated to be appropriate, dependent on the extent of the settlement and the services in place to serve growth.
- Chapter 3: Spatial Strategy103 3.9 Level 6: Rural Clusters Rural Clusters comprise largely of areas with limited essential infrastructure and services. They generally have one or more existing community or other local facilities. Development within Rural Clusters will be limited to incremental local growth appropriate to their size and character. It is anticipated that each cluster can cater for a small population increase from their current population base over the period of the Plan. Objective CGR O19 Development in Level 6 Settlements It is an objective of the Council to ensure that: a) Permitted growth will be very small scale and on an incremental basis and must be reflective of the rural nature of these settlements. New developments shall be located within or contiguous to the core identified for each settlement, thus avoiding ‘leap frogging’ of development and shall be designed, to deliver compact growth within the existing villages and provide for the organic and sequential growth of the settlement. Infill and brownfield sites will be the preferred location for new development. b) Single units or very small-scale commercial or employment generating development will be encouraged, provided it is of a scale appropriate to the village setting, the infrastructure has the capacity to accommodate same and adjoining uses are not adversely affected. c) Where there is public sewage and water infrastructure and where there is capacity within same, a limited number of units may be permitted around the core area. In this case, no one proposal shall be larger than 3 – 4 houses, depending on the existing housing stock and the pattern and grain of the village. d) Where there is no sewage treatment plant or limited capacity in the existing treatment plant, sewage treatment shall generally be by means of individual treatment systems, subject to satisfactory site assessment and compliance with EPA guidelines. 3.10 Revitalisation of Towns and Villages The towns and villages outside of Limerick City have distinctive roles to play in the County’s economy and as places for communities to live, work and visit. Limerick’s towns and villages are providing various levels of employment and services for people in the settlements and surrounding areas including education, retail, recreation, primary health and social activities. These settlements provide key resources that are essential to the economy and society of rural Limerick, with many being important drivers of their local economies as well as servicing their rural hinterlands. The settlements provide many opportunities for people to live, work and do business. Limerick City and County Council acknowledges that some settlements are facing difficulties, with vacancy, dereliction and lack of services. Many towns and villages have suffered from a lack of investment, particularly in infrastructure. Such investment could improve their capacity to act as service, employment and residential centres in accordance with the Settlement and Core Strategies. The Local Authority is therefore committed to address vacancy and dereliction and supporting revitalisation and improving the viability of rural towns and villages, to enable economic, residential and social opportunities as well as improvements to the quality of life, in accordance with the objectives of the NPF and RSES. Limerick City and County Council is also committed to working with and supporting local communities seeking funding through various schemes, which contribute to the revitalisation of Limerick’s rural towns and villages. Policy CGR P4 Revitalisation of Towns and Villages It is the policy of the Council to: a) Actively address issues of vacancy and dereliction in settlements across Limerick. b) Promote projects contributing to compact growth and the physical, social and economic revitalisation of the towns and villages throughout County Limerick.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028104 The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is a key initiative under the Action Plan for Rural Development Realising our Rural Potential and Project Ireland 2040. The scheme is designed to help rural areas achieve their full economic and social potential and aims to support the rejuvenation of towns and villages across Ireland to make them more attractive places to live, work and visit. The scheme facilitates initiatives in areas such as heritage, tourism, arts and culture, the re-use of vacant premises, energy efficiency and business supports. The scheme focuses on rural towns and villages of less than 10,000 population, with policies supporting economic growth and development of such settlements. Limerick City and County Council administer the fund issued by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Some examples of projects, which have been awarded funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, include: •• The creation of a pedestrian friendly Town Centre in Askeaton; •• Public realm improvements in Ballingarry; •• Refurbishment of the Parish Hall to create a community centre in Broadford; •• Creation of a village heritage trail and town park improvements in Dromcollogher; •• Development of a community wildlife area in Kilteely; •• A walkway and public lighting at Murroe Town Park; •• Refurbishment of the Countess of Dunraven Fountain and seating in Adare; •• Resurfacing of footpaths and universal access in Grove Public Park in Bruff; •• Improved access to Priory Walk, seating in the Pocket Park and amenities in Kilmallock; •• Sensory garden, walking track and universal recreational area in Pallasgreen. The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) is a key component of Project Ireland 2040, which is the Government’s plan for balanced regional development across the country. A number of projects in Limerick have been awarded funding including the examples briefly outlined below: •• The Rural Limerick Housing Development Project is being undertaken through the Rural Regeneration Development Fund. The towns and villages of Abbeyfeale, Ardagh, Askeaton, Bruff and Rathkeale have received funding to address dereliction, provide housing and bring life back to these settlements. The aim of this project is to bring derelict properties in the core of the towns and villages across rural Limerick back into active re- use, with an emphasis on the provision of housing, based on the delivery of demonstrator housing projects for social and affordable dwellings sold on the open market. The project will also develop plans for re-use of identified derelict properties/ brownfield lands in the same towns and villages as community, social and economic infrastructure with properties being acquired by the Local Authority by agreement or compulsorily under the Derelict Site Act, 1990. The need for housing has not been sufficiently utilised as a potentially effective mechanism for the revitalisation of rural towns and villages. There is demand for housing in rural towns particularly for housing that is affordable. The resettlement of populations in the core of towns and villages is essential for vitality, vibrancy and sustainable development and is supported in this Plan; •• RRDF funding has been awarded for the West Limerick Tourism Gateway. This proposal consists of the preparation of a comprehensive tourism plan for Newcastle West Town Centre. The project will centre around Fuller’s Folly a historic building located on the bridge in the ownership of Limerick City and County Council. The funding for Fuller’s Folly will allow further development and restoration of the building to act as a landmark tourist attraction in the town;
- Chapter 3: Spatial Strategy105 •• Murroe Community Hub is a community driven project, which involves the construction of a two-storey multipurpose building. The hub will include a hall for sports and community events, a scout den, meeting rooms, office, changing facilities and community café. The hub includes a “smart campus” which will provide fibre broadband, access for the community and hot desk facilities for local business people. An all-weather pitch and multi-access walkway have been constructed, while a skate park is also proposed. The Murroe Town Park Project aims to create public space for sport and recreation, while enhancing economic and social activity by drawing footfall into the village, creating employment opportunities and enhancing the attractiveness of the area as a high-quality place to live; •• The Glenbrohane Local Hub project seeks to significantly enhance the range of services available to local residents and businesses. The vision is to create a social enterprise hub, which will provide employment opportunities, address rural isolation and create a tourist attraction. The project involves the conversion of an old public house into a community facility housing a café, shops for local crafts and produce, a Men’s Shed, office and meeting rooms; •• Ballyhoura has the potential to be a major centre of rural tourism in Limerick and provide revitalisation opportunities from spin off benefits in surrounding settlements. The International Mountain Biking Project forms part of a nationwide Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, which has provided funding to develop a number of international standard Mountain Biking Trails across the country. The project will provide recreational and tourism related economic opportunities to the local community, surrounding settlements and wider region. Objective CGR O20 Town and Village Revitalisation It is an objective of the Council to: a) Promote and support the renewal and revitalisation of rural town and village centres to enhance the vitality and viability of settlements as attractive residential and service centres. b) Support and work with State Bodies, private landowners, community and voluntary groups to successfully achieve the renewal and revitalisation of Limerick’s towns and village centres, including projects to re-use vacant premises and underutilised sites, enhance the unique characteristics and assets of main streets and improve the public realm.
No text on this page — it is probably a drawing, a map, a photograph or a scanned page. See it in the PDF.
No text on this page — it is probably a drawing, a map, a photograph or a scanned page. See it in the PDF.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028108 4.1 Introduction The delivery of housing must comply with the Core Strategy set out in Chapter 2 and must align with the principles established in the Spatial Strategy as outlined in Chapter 3. This chapter sets out the policies and objectives for the provision of housing in Limerick. Limerick, like the rest of the country is affected by the current housing crisis including supply shortages, increased demand for social and affordable housing, a pressurised rental sector, rising building costs and vacant homes. The Council has a key role to play in enabling the delivery of new housing, ensuring that best use is made of existing stock and delivering strong, sustainable communities. The Council as a Housing Authority has multiple roles in the facilitation of housing in Limerick, including formulating policies in the provision and management of social housing in partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Approved Housing Bodies. 4.2 Housing Strategy and Housing Need Demand Assessment 4.2.1 Introduction The preparation of a Housing Strategy is a mandatory requirement under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, (as amended). The purpose of a Housing Strategy is to evaluate the housing needs of the existing and future population in Limerick over the Plan period. The NPF identified the need to carry out a Housing Need Demand Assessment (HNDA), in conjunction with the Housing Strategy, the purpose of which is to assist Local Authorities to develop longterm strategic views of housing need across all tenures, including social and affordable housing and specialist housing. The purpose is also to provide a robust evidence base to support decisions about new housing supply, wider investment and housing related services that inform an overall housing profile. In tandem with a need to increase housing supply, is the need to facilitate improved housing choice to cater for evolving demographics across Limerick, as identified in the HNDA. By providing good housing choice, existing residents can remain within their local communities and new residents to Limerick will have better housing options to choose from. A Housing Strategy and HNDA for Limerick has been prepared and is set out in Volume 6. It provides a detailed analysis of Limerick’s existing housing profile, which forms a basis for housing demand generally and social housing provision. The provisions of the Housing Strategy will guide new residential developments in terms of the form of housing that may be required within Limerick over the lifetime of the Plan. The Housing Strategy and HNDA addresses the provision of housing for the existing and future population of Limerick and takes account of: •• The existing need and likely future need for housing for the purposes of the provision of social housing support and of housing for eligible households;
Source Limerick City and County Council: Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 (as varied) (2022–2028) · Licence the publisher's termsText read from the publisher’s PDF; tables, maps and drawings do not survive as text, and page numbers are the PDF’s (its first page is 1). Check the original before relying on a passage.