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Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 (as varied)
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- Chapter 7: Sustainable Mobility and Transport229 Map 7.2 – Road Network
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028230 7.9.4 Proposed Upgrade Works/New Schemes Within the lifetime of the Plan and as resources become available, Limerick City and County Council will seek to deliver a number of new road schemes within Limerick. Objective TR O43 Upgrade works/New Road Schemes It is an objective of the Council to provide for and carry out sustainable improvements to sections of the national, regional and local road network, to address deficiencies in respect of safety, alignment, structural condition or capacity where resources permit . The following schemes shall be included: •• Southside Link connecting Southill to Rosbrien Road; •• Rear of the Crescent Shopping Centre to Rosbrien Road; •• School House Road to Kilbane Roundabout, Groody Link Road; •• N20 O’Rourke’s Cross Improvements; •• N69 Hegarty’s Cross to Askeaton – Phase 1; •• N69 Hegarty’s Cross to Askeaton – Phase 2; •• N21 Adare Western Approach Improvements Scheme; •• N69 Court Cross; •• N69 Mungret and Boland’s Cross Road Improvements; •• N21 Devon Cross; •• N21 Ward’s Cross. Objective TR O44 Link Roads It is an objective of the Council to: a) Support and complete delivery of new and improved link roads and junctions accommodating public transport, cycle and pedestrian connections, including new road links as outlined in LSMATS. The layout and design of such works shall have cognisance of the context and interface with surrounding land uses in compliance with the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DoECLG 2019) 2020 DMURS Interim Advice Note – Covid -19 Pandemic Response and TII Publication DN- GEO-03084 The Treatment of Transition Zones to Towns and Villages on National Roads; b) Ensure proposals make provision for the accommodation of bus services along the most significant link routes, which shall include identification of bus stopping and turning areas, as well as carriageway capacity and through routes. It should be noted that the alignment of the new roads in the Plan is indicative only. These roads shall definitely be aligned as part of the detailed design and development process. Similarly, the location of junctions is indicative and the exact position for construction purposes will be dependent on detailed design; c) With respect to the indicative Link Road from Dooradoyle Road to Rosbrien Road, a Flood Risk Assessment and Hydraulic Modelling is required. Development of this road shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 50 of the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 in respect of the construction of bridge structures.
- Chapter 7: Sustainable Mobility and Transport231 Objective TR O45 Industrial and Enterprise and Employment lands adjacent to Junction 2, Dock Road It is an objective of the Council to ensure Industrial and Enterprise and Employment lands adjacent to Junction 2, Dock Road as outlined on the Land Use Zoning Map for Limerick City and Suburbs (in Limerick), Mungret and Annacotty: a) Shall be developed for uses with low levels of traffic movements such as warehousing, logistics, data centres etc. only; b) Car parking shall be provided at a rate below that provided for in the Plan and provided on an area wide basis, rather than according to the requirements of individual developments; c) Cycle parking shall be provided in all developments at an appropriate level to encourage modal shift; d) All developments shall include endof-trip cycling facilities for employees such as showers and lockers; e) All new roads shall incorporate segregated cycle tracks designed in accordance with the National Cycle Manual; f) All new roads shall seek, in the first instance, to provide filtered permeability, in order to avoid creating additional capacity for car traffic; g) All development proposals shall include Mobility Management Plans, with clear targets and commitments to implementing measures to promote sustainable transport. h) All development proposals shall undertake all relevant Transport Assessments, including the cumulative impact of development, to ensure planned development can be accommodated complementary to safeguarding the strategic function of the national road network and associated junctions. 7.10 Traffic Management 7.10.1 Limerick City Centre Traffic Management Plan The Council have commenced work with the National Transport Authority in the preparation of the Limerick City Centre Traffic Management Plan. The key principles for the plan are to rebalance the City’s street network towards sustainable modes of transport and the management of Heavy Goods Vehicles. Traffic management measures in the City Centre will be underpinned by public realm improvements that support walkability and active travel, that promote a high standard of urban design and provide a clear sense of place that respects the existing character of Limerick’s Georgian heritage. Objective TR O46 Limerick City Centre Traffic Management Plan It is an objective of the Council to facilitate the completion and implementation of the Limerick City Centre Traffic Management Plan, for the rebalancing of the City’s street network towards sustainable modes of transport and management of all transportation modes, in compliance with the principles of LSMATS. This will include a review of the traffic system and the quantum, location and layout of onstreet parking, with the aim of providing for safe and convenient movement by walking and cycling. Objective TR O47 HGV Restrictions It is an objective of the Council to identify specific lorry routes and/or time restrictions, to reduce peak-time HGV movements through Limerick City and neighbourhoods. 7.10.2 Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) Developers will be required to undertake Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) for development proposals, which may generate significant additional trips/travel, including road traffic, with potentially significant implications for national and non-national roads. TTAs are used to assess the transport impacts of a proposed development,
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028232 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. Thresholds for TTAs are contained within the Traffic and Transport Assessment Guidelines (2014). The TTA should also address urban design impacts of proposed public and private transport proposals and also deal with delivery and monitoring regimes for various aspects. Objective TR O48 Traffic Management It is an objective of the Council to require the submission of Mobility Management Plans and Traffic and Transport Assessments in accordance with the requirements of Traffic and Transport Assessment Guidelines (2014), for developments with the potential to create significant additional demands on the traffic network by virtue of the nature of their activity, the number of employees, their location or a combination of these factors and for significant developments affecting the national and non-national road network. 7.10.3 Road Safety The design of development proposals must address the functionality and safety of road needs. Road Safety Audits and Road Safety Impact Assessments improve the safety performance of new roads and existing roads that require modifications due to projects or proposals. Road Safety Audits examine the safety aspects within a scheme and are generally required when a development requires a new access to a national road or significant changes to an existing access. Road Safety Impact Assessments consider the safety impact of a scheme on the surrounding road network. Guidance for the preparation of Road Safety Audits and Road Safety Impact Assessments is included in TII Publications (Standards). Objectives in relation to Road Safety Audits and Road Safety Impact Assessments can be found in Chapter 11: Development Management Standards. 7.10.4 Car Parking Car parking and cycle parking should be provided in accordance with the Council’s car parking standards, taking into account public transport accessibility levels, existing publicly available parking provision and the need to deter unnecessary car use. A proportion of all parking spaces should be provided for parking for disabled people and the charging of electric vehicles. Cycle parking should also be provided. The Plan sets out a comprehensive schedule of car parking standards, with a number of parking zones, including 3 zones within Limerick City and Suburbs (in Limerick), Mungret and Annacotty and one for settlements outside of the City. Maximum car parking standards have been applied in all areas, to support the shift away from car dependency and to support the modal shift to alternative modes of transport, particularly in the City Centre. Objective TR O49 Car and Cycle Parking It is an objective of the Council to support the provision of parking and cycle standards in accordance with Section 11.8.3, Table DM 9(a) and 9(b) of Chapter 11: Development Management Standards. The Council will seek to implement a programme of traffic and parking management measures in towns and villages throughout Limerick, as resources permit. 7.10.5 Taxi/Hackney Services Taxi/hackney services provide door-to door transport for those without access to a car, or a scheduled public transport service. They also provide a means of travel for the mobility impaired or those carrying heavy or bulky luggage that precludes them from using scheduled public transport. Designated taxi ranks should be part of the transport network in the City Centre, Town Centres and other locations, where there is a busy late-night economy. Objective TR O50 Taxi/Hackney Transport It is an objective of the Council to facilitate the provision of taxi/hackney transport, as a feeder service to major public transport corridors and to encourage the provision of taxi ranks at transport interchanges and at other appropriate locations.
- Chapter 7: Sustainable Mobility and Transport233 7.11 Roadside Signage In accordance with Council guidelines and subject to Council approval, directional signage will be permitted at appropriate locations for amenities, tourist attractions and local attractions. In order to avoid a proliferation of signs leading to street clutter, existing signposts or poles should be used, where possible, in favour of the installation of new ones. Fingerpost signage is the preferred type of directional signage. Signage must be erected such that it does not result in a traffic hazard. Objective TR O51 Roadside Signage It is an objective of the Council to regulate, control and improve signage throughout Limerick and avoid a proliferation of roadside signage, in accordance with the Spatial Planning and National Roads – Guidelines for Planning Authorities (DoECLG, 2012) and the National Roads Authority’s policy statement on the Provision of Tourist and Leisure Signage on National Roads (March 2011) and any updated versions of these documents. Objective TR O52 Directional Signage It is an objective of the Council to facilitate the provision of directional signage for amenities, tourist attractions and local attractions and along cycle and pedestrian routes, at appropriate locations throughout Limerick, in accordance with planning and traffic regulations. 7.12 Noise Sensitive Development 7.12.1 Traffic-Related Noise Traffic-related noise is the main source of environmental noise effecting communities in Limerick. The World Health Organization (WHO) and European Environment Agency, indicate that health outcomes from longterm exposure to traffic-related noise are sleep disturbance, annoyance, cognitive impairment for children, tinnitus and cardiovascular disease. The WHO strongly recommends policy-makers to reduce population exposure to traffic-related environmental noise to below 53 dB Lden (a 24-hour noise indicator) and 45 dB Lnight in accordance with the Environmental Noise Guidelines (2018). There is a significant proportion of the Limerick population (in the city and county) that is exposed to noise levels above these values. Careful consideration of traffic-related noise shall be given to major transport infrastructure projects at the design stage. Objective TR O53 Noise and Transportation It is an objective of the Council to identify appropriate mitigation measures to reduce noise levels from traffic where they are potentially harmful, in accordance with Limerick’s Noise Action Plan. Objective TR O54 Noise Sensitive Development It is an objective of the Council to require noise sensitive developments in close proximity to heavily trafficked roads to be designed and constructed to minimise noise disturbance, follow a good acoustic design process and clearly demonstrate that significant adverse noise impacts will be avoided in accordance with Professional Practice Guidance on Planning and Noise (2017) and based on the guidance and recommendations of the World Health Organisation.
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- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028236 8.1 Introduction This chapter seeks to advance the Strategic Vision of the Plan established in Chapter 1: Introduction, Vision and Strategic Overview as informed by the NPF and RSES, through the provision of the necessary infrastructure. The Plan recognises the potential of Limerick in terms of sustainable economic prosperity, improving quality of life and well-being for Limerick’s citizens. However, Limerick’s infrastructure must keep pace with modern demands. In this regard, the provision of high-quality infrastructure, energy networks and environmental services is fundamental to ensuring the long-term physical, environmental, social and economic prosperity for Limerick City and County. The location of future development, including the zoning of land and the associated objectives of the Plan and the Council’s assessment of planning applications, is informed by the capacity and availability of infrastructure. The Planning Authority will require the timely provision of infrastructure for the sustainable development of all lands. Policy IN P1 Strategic Infrastructure It is a policy of the Council to: a) Secure investment in the necessary infrastructure (including digital technology, ICT, telecommunications networks, water services, surface water management, waste management, energy networks), which will allow Limerick to grow and realise its full potential. b) Fulfil Limerick’s ambition as a contemporary City and County in which to live, work, invest and visit, with supporting infrastructure, whilst complying with the relevant EU Directives and national legislation, including the protection of the environment. 8.2 National and Regional Policy Context 8.2.1 National Planning Framework The National Planning Framework has identified Limerick for significant additional growth by 2040. This additional population will have a significant demand on existing and proposed infrastructure and will require the coordination of growth and place-making with investment in worldclass infrastructure. This will include telecommunications infrastructure, water services, energy networks and waste management infrastructure. Alongside the NPF there are a number of European and National Strategic Plans, directives and guidelines that will inform the provision and development of these infrastructure networks, across the City and County over the lifetime of the Plan. These include: •• Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (2012) Government Policy Statement on the Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other Energy Infrastructure A New Circular Economy Action Plan for a Cleaner More Competitive Europe 2020; •• Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (2015) White Paper on Energy; •• Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (2019) Climate Action Plan; •• Department of Environment, Climate and Communications National Policy Framework: Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport in Ireland 2017 to 2030; •• Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (2019) Draft National Marine Planning Framework; •• Directive on the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls and polychlorinated terpheyls known as the PCB/PCT Directive (96/59/EC); •• Directive on the incineration of waste (Directive 2000/76/EC); •• Draft Water Services Guidelines for Planning Authorities DHPLG 2018; •• Eirgrid Grid Development Strategy – Your Grid, Your Tomorrow (2017); •• Electrical and Electronic Waste (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU); •• End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (Directive 2000/53/EC);
- Chapter 8: Infrastructure237 •• EPA Code of Practice for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems 2021; •• EPA National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2014-2020; •• EPA Waste Management (Certification of Historic Waste Disposal and Recovery Activity) Regulations 2008; •• EPA Wastewater Treatment Manual (Treatment Systems for Small Communities, Business, Leisure Centres and Hotels); •• EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy – Closing the Loop 2015; •• Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive (1996/61/EC); •• Ireland’s Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030; •• Irish Waters Capital Investment Plan 2020-2024; •• Landfill Directive (1999/31/EC); •• National Hazardous Waste Plan (NHWMP) 2014-2020; •• National River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2018-2021(DHPLG); •• National Wastewater Sludge Management Plan; •• National Water Resources Plan; •• Nitrates Directive, Good Agricultural Practise for the Protection of Waters; •• Packaging Waste Directive (Directive 94/62/EC); •• Realising Our Rural Potential – Action Plan for Rural Development, 2017; •• Resource Opportunity – Waste Management Policy (DECLG) 2012; •• Sewage Sludge Directive (86/278/EEC); •• The National Broadband Plan; •• The National Digital Strategy 2018-2027; •• Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy – Ireland’s National Waste Policy 2020-2025 (DECC) 2020; •• Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/ EC). 8.2.2 Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy The Regional Planning Objectives (RPOs) of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) for the Southern Region supports the growth of Limerick, in line with existing and proposed capacity within the infrastructural networks. Through the RPOs, support is given to develop Limerick as a Smart City, incorporating smart infrastructures, to act as an engine for a Smart Region - both urban and rural. It also seeks investment in broadband, fibre technologies, wireless networks and integrated digital infrastructures. Recognition of the importance of the implementation of Irish Water’s Investment Plan and the alignment of the supply of water services with the settlement strategy of the Plan, is clearly set out and supported. The RSES also seeks the targeting of measures for the prevention and management of waste and policy support is provided for in the objectives of the Southern Regional Waste Management Plan. The significance of protecting and developing the energy grid across the region is also identified as critical to meeting infrastructural demands over the lifetime of the Plan. 8.2.3 Limerick’s Digital Strategy - Building Ireland’s First Digital City – Smart Limerick Building Ireland’s First Digital City – Smart Limerick Roadmap 2017 – 2020 aims to ensure that Limerick can better respond to economic, social and environmental needs, through the use of innovative smart technology. The Strategy focuses on six Smart Limerick Domains. These domains represent areas where innovative solutions, ICT enabled and digital services will have a positive impact on Limerick’s economic, social and physical environment, benefitting all citizens across the Smart Limerick Region.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028238 8.3 Climate Action in Infrastructure Planning The provision of high-quality infrastructure has been identified as fundamental to ensuring the long-term physical, environmental, social and economic prosperity of Limerick. Climate Action has to form a key consideration in the development of any such infrastructure for Limerick City and County. To this end, the Council will apply the following objectives when considering future development proposals concerning infrastructure: Objective IN O1 Climate Action in Infrastructure Planning It is an objective of the Council to: a) Require all infrastructure development, whether above ground or subterranean, to avoid flood risk areas and areas at risk of coastal erosion. b) Require site selection, location, design and materials to have regard to and be resilient to the changing climate (high winds, temperature fluctuations, increased storm intensity and changes in rainfall). c) Collaborate with utility and service providers to ensure their networks are resilient to the impacts of climate change, both in terms of design and ongoing maintenance. 8.4 Digital Connectivity and Limerick’s Digital Strategy Limerick City and County Council is aware of the need for high quality digital and mobile information communication systems. Digital infrastructure supports the regeneration of urban centres and the diversification of the rural economy, thereby, sustaining urban and rural communities. Advancements in information and communication technologies (ICT) continually evolve and access to quality digital systems is a prerequisite for successful e-commerce, remote working opportunities, distance education, lifelong learning opportunities, digital health services and other opportunities, including cultural experiences offered through digital means and engagement. Limerick has been to the forefront in terms of digitalisation initiatives by a Local Authority, having published the first Local Authority digital strategy - Building Ireland’s First Digital City – Smart Limerick Roadmap in 2017. The existing digital strategy will be reviewed in 2022. The First Digital Strategy sets out Limerick’s ambition to respond efficiently to economic, social and environmental issues, using innovative smart technology. Smart cities respond to challenges such as climate change, population growth, political or economic instability, by engaging with society, applying collaborative leadership methods, working across disciplines and city systems and using data information and modern technologies. Part of Limerick City Centre is designated a Digital District - a smart City digital test bed, located in the Georgian Innovation District. Features of the Quarter include smart living spaces, smart offices and smart transport. The strategy supports both national and EU digital programs and the rollout of the National Broadband Plan. As part of the Strategy, Smart Homes and Smart Buildings will have high-speed connections to the internet, while sensors and data will be used for a better, more sustainable use of energy and improved use of clean, renewable energy and more sustainable forms of movement. Examples of initiatives under the strategy include Smart Parking,
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