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Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 (as varied)
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- Chapter 10: Sustainable Communities and Social Infrastructure299 10.7 Health and Respite Care Provision of public health care services for Limerick is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive (HSE). University Hospital Limerick group is made up of six hospital sites in the Mid-West and all function as a single hospital system. Hospitals within Limerick are: •• University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle Campus; •• University Maternity Hospital Limerick, Ennis Road; •• Croom Orthopaedic Hospital; •• St. John’s Hospital; •• St. Ita’s Community Hospital, Newcastle West; •• St. Camillus Hospital. In addition, the Bon Secours Hospital at Barrington’s and a number of nursing homes and residential and day care facilities are distributed throughout Limerick. The primary care ‘model’ promoted by the HSE has a stronger emphasis on working with communities and individuals to improve health and well-being, aimed at ensuring everyone has ready access to a broad spectrum of care services through a local Primary Care Team. The ‘Sláintecare’ strategy published in 2018 promotes a healthcare system with the majority of services being delivered in the community. The provision of both public and private healthcare facilities, together with community support services, will be encouraged on suitably zoned lands that are accessible to new and existing residential areas and that benefit communities by providing multi-disciplinary health care, mental health and wellbeing services in easily accessible locations. Objective SCSI O15 Health Care Facilities It is an objective of the Council to: a) Support and facilitate development and expansion of health service infrastructure by the Health Service Executive, other statutory and voluntary agencies and private healthcare providers in the provision of healthcare facilities at appropriate locations - including the system of hospital care and the provision of community-based primary care facilities, mental health and wellbeing facilities. b) Encourage the integration of appropriate healthcare facilities within new and existing communities. Objective SCSI O16 Emergency Services It is an objective of the Council to facilitate the accommodation for emergency services, rescue services and acute care, in locations that facilitate ease of access and safe functioning with respect to the road network. 10.8 Age Friendly Strategy The Council adopted its first Age Friendly Strategy in 2016. The Age Friendly Strategy 2016-2020 is committed to improving key areas of infrastructure, services, information and overall social response to older persons issues. Objective SCSI O17 Age Friendly Strategy It is an objective of the Council to support and facilitate the implementation of Age Friendly Limerick Strategy 2016-2020 or any update thereto.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028300 10.9 Active Cities The Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030 (GAPPA) is an action plan and a framework of effective and feasible policy actions to increase physical activity at all levels. The focus of GAPPA is on the need for a whole of society response to achieve a paradigm shift in both supporting and valuing all people being regularly active, according to ability and across the life course. Transposed from this framework is the Active Cities Framework and a targeted initiative across 8 locations in Ireland including Limerick. Coordinated by Sports Ireland and Limerick Sports Partnership, the Active City Initiative is a partnership between GoGreen Routes Research with UL, URBACT, Healthy Limerick and all Local Authority Departments with a remit for Play, Recreation and Physical Activity. The initiative is currently being developed with an Active City Steering Committee underway. Objective SCSI O18 Active City Initiative It is an objective of the Council to facilitate the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030 in the development of the ‘Active City’ Initiative, in partnership with the relevant authorities and stakeholders. 10.10 Sports and Recreation Public open spaces and sports and recreational facilities are key elements in ensuring a good quality of life is achieved for all members of the community. They also enhance the overall attractiveness of a place and provide places for active and passive open space. The network of blue and green infrastructure (the rivers, canals, parks and connecting neighbourhoods) provide an ecological and leisure function that can be both protected and enjoyed. The benefits from participation in sport and recreational activities are also well documented. Sports facilities and grounds in Limerick City and County include a variety of both indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, which provide for the active recreational needs of the community. There are a number of exceptional recreational facilities within Limerick, including the open spaces and walkways along the Shannon River (Limerick City and Suburbs, Castleconnell and Foynes), Curragh Chase Forest Park, Ballyhoura Forest, Lough Gur, Limerick Greenway, Clare Glens and also town parks, such as those found in Abbeyfeale, Adare, Croom, Kilmallock and Newcastle West. The Council will continue to promote the provision and management of high-quality sporting and recreational infrastructure throughout Limerick, in accordance with the National Sports Policy 2018-2027, Limerick Sports Partnership Strategic Plan 2018- 2021, the National Physical Activity Plan (under preparation) and the Limerick Sports and Recreation Facilities Strategy (under preparation).
- Chapter 10: Sustainable Communities and Social Infrastructure301 Objective SCSI O19 Protection of lands zoned for Open Space and Recreation It is an objective of the Council to: a) Protect existing open space, by not permitting development which encroaches on open space and would result in reducing the recreational value to the public. b) Protect semi-natural open space areas from inappropriate development in the interest of recreational enjoyment, community health and well-being, flood protection and biodiversity. Objective SCSI O20 Protection of Sports Grounds/Facilities It is an objective of the Council to: a) Ensure that adequate playing fields for formal active recreation are provided for in new development areas. b) Protect, retain and enhance existing sports facilities and grounds. Objective SCSI O21 Improve Open Space Provision It is an objective of the Council to: a) Co-operate with sports clubs, schools, cultural groups and community organisations to provide quality sports and recreational facilities to the community. The Council encourages a multi-use and co-use of facilities of a complementary nature to support a more diverse range of sport and recreational opportunities. Proposed development shall demonstrate quality pedestrian and cyclist linkage. b) Ensure residential development incorporates appropriate provision of quality public open space and play lots in accordance with the Development Management Standards set out in Chapter 11. Open space provision will be proportional to the number of residential units proposed, consider access to existing open space and have regard to the principles of national guidance including accessibility, personal and child safety, linkage, place-making and permeability and the hierarchy of open space. c) Ensure that proposals for largescale development on land zoned Enterprise and Employment incorporate active and passive recreational opportunities for employees. Objective SCSI O22 New City Amenity Areas It is an objective of the Council to identify suitable sites for the provision of new parks/playgrounds in the vicinity of Caherdavin, Corbally and the Groody Valley. Objective SCSI O23 Limerick Sports and Recreation Facilities Strategy It is an objective of the Council to facilitate the preparation and implementation of a Sports and Recreation Facilities Strategy on completion. Objective SCSI O24 Limerick Sports Partnership Strategic Plan 2018-2021 It is an objective of the Council to support the implementation of Limerick Sports Partnership Strategic Plan 2018-2021 and any subsequent updates. Objective SCSI O25 Limerick City Centre Leisure Strategy It is an objective of the Council to prepare a Leisure Strategy for Limerick City Centre, within the lifetime of the Plan and seek to deliver the strategy on completion, subject to resources.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028302 10.10.1 Local Sports Plan The National Sports Policy 2018-2027 includes an action to support Local Authorities in developing Local Sports Plans, to review needs and set out actions to increase participation at a local level. This will require working in partnership with Sport Ireland, Limerick Sports Partnership and National Governing Bodies of Sport, as well as with partners on the Local Community Development Committees (LCDC), the Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC), whilst also consulting and engaging with clubs, schools, leisure facility providers, community groups and other stakeholders locally. Objective SCSI O26 Local Sports Plan It is an objective of the Council to support and assist the National Sports Policy 2018-2027 in coordinating all essential bodies and facilitating the drive towards greater sports participation at a local level, with the development of a Local Sports Plan. 10.11 Play Areas Play areas for children and teenagers in both urban and suburban areas greatly enhance quality of life and sense of community. Limerick City and County Council have an adopted Play Policy, reflecting the importance that the Council places on the value of play in childhood and the importance of children in our society. Play is not just about the provision of facilities. It is creating the conditions to facilitate play not just in playgrounds, but in the wider environment and in both indoor and outdoor public spaces. Ensuring the retention of the natural environment, such as green spaces and woodlands, including features such as trees and mounds, equally play an important role in the provision of play. Neighbourhood spaces, estates, parks, streets, community centres, libraries, museums, galleries, gardens and cultural venues, events and artefacts are as important as dedicated playgrounds and allow for the social interaction between different generations. In this regard, play areas should cater for all ages with consideration given for parent/grandparent provision such as seating, enabling intergenerational social interaction.
- Chapter 10: Sustainable Communities and Social Infrastructure303 Policy SCSI P5 Play It is a policy of the Council to facilitate opportunities for play and support the implementation of the Limerick City and County Council Play Policy and its objectives. Objective SCSI O27 Playgrounds It is an objective of the Council to: a) Support play policies to address the play and recreation needs of children and young people, with specific consideration given to the needs of children and young adults with Disabilities. b) Support local communities in the provision of a range of play facilities in appropriate locations across Limerick, including urban and rural locations. c) Encourage the use of nature-based play with respect to the provision of play opportunities. d) Require developers of new residential schemes commensurate with the scale and purpose of the development to provide in situ, natural play areas for children, or as the case may be, small playgrounds, where it is considered necessary and opportune to address local deficits in provision as set out in Table DM2 Open Space Hierarchy within Residential Estates. 10.12 Trails and Green Routes Limerick has a range of hiking and biking trails and the Council is committed to further develop and promote this activity. The Council will co-operate with relevant agencies, groups and landowners as appropriate, with a view to increasing such routes. This will include consultation with adjoining Local Authorities with a view to promoting routes extending beyond the County administrative boundary. Steps to promote such routes may include public transport connectivity, safe cycling routes, secure parking, publication of maps/ apps and the provision of other appropriate facilities for users of such routes. Objective SCSI O28 New amenity walkways It is an objective of the Council to continue to promote and facilitate the development of walkways subject to an appropriate level of environmental and ecological assessment. Any proposed development adjacent to such walkways must incorporate connecting pathways into the designated walkway in their design. Developments shall be designed to ensure that properties overlook proposed walkways. Objective SCSI O29 Trails, Hiking and Walking Routes It is an objective of the Council to support and promote the development of regional and local networks of mountain biking, hiking and walking routes/trails. These should be waymarked/signposted and listed, where feasible and appropriate.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028304 10.13 Water Based Sports Limerick contains numerous rivers and watercourses, many of which may be suitable for water-based sports. Objective SCSI O30 Water-Based Sports It is an objective of the Council to support and encourage water-based sports and leisure activities at appropriate locations throughout Limerick, subject to Council Bye-Laws and the Habitats and Birds Directives. 10.14 Arts and Culture The existing arts and cultural infrastructure, includes theatres, performance spaces, galleries and production spaces. The Council recognises the value of the arts to the social, cultural and economic development and their impact, direct and indirect, on communities. The Limerick Cultural Strategy 2016-2030, Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan 2016-2021 and Limerick City and County Heritage Plan 2030, recognise the Council’s pivotal role in the promotion and encouragement of the arts and culture, while prioritising direction for future development and investment. The Council are currently preparing Limerick’s Festival and Events Strategy. The Strategy will aim to find the most suitable methods for supporting, sustaining and growing the festival and events sector in Limerick. Objective SCSI O31 Art and Culture It is an objective of the Council to: a) Support the objectives of Limerick Cultural Strategy 2016-2030, Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan 2016-2021 and Limerick City and County Heritage Plan 2030; b) Ensure the capacity to stage public events is a factor in the provision and design of public spaces; c) Promote appropriate public art installations, including the ‘Per Cent for Arts Scheme’, as part of all major infrastructural projects and also renewal; d) Ensure that the potential for the accommodation of creative hubs and clusters is a key consideration in renewal programmes such as within the City Centre Innovation District; the Colbert Station Quarter; the Docklands and in historic Town Centres. e) Promote the provision of venues that are flexible spaces that are fit for purpose for theatre, music or dance performance and visual arts in locations that are accessible with respect to public transport, are inclusive in terms of accessibility and would contribute to creative clusters through their location, design and accessibility; f) Strengthen existing art and cultural infrastructure; g) Promote the provision of studios and specialised facilities for arts and music production, film and digital media, where they would help revitalise the City Centre, historic towns, areas earmarked for regeneration or renewal and as part of renewal programmes or projects; h) Consider the protection of spaces and facilities for the arts.
- Chapter 10: Sustainable Communities and Social Infrastructure305 Objective SCSI O32 Public Art Strategy It is an objective of the Council to develop a Limerick Public Art Strategy and Limerick Public Art Policy to facilitate the continued development of public arts within the public realm. Objective SCSI O33 Limerick City Gallery of Art Strategy It is an objective of the Council to support the actions set out in Limerick City Gallery of Art, Statement of Strategy: 2020-2025. Objective SCSI O34 Cultural Audit It is an objective of the Council to undertake a cultural audit and create a dynamic database and associated map of existing and future locations and landmarks that incorporates, or has the potential to incorporate cultural/creative arts. 10.14.1 Museum Service Limerick’s museums are an integral part of Limerick’s community, exhibiting our architectural and historical heritage for the purposes of education, study and enjoyment. For Limerick residents and visiting tourists, facilitating the protection and preservation of this heritage and enabling future generations to enjoy the same privilege should be supported and recognised. Objective SCSI O35 Museum Service It is an objective of the Council to develop a Museum Development Strategy to facilitate the continued protection and preservation of Limerick’s archaeological and historic heritage. Objective SCSI O36 Limerick Museum It is an objective of the Council to support and promote The Limerick Museum. 10.15 The Library Service The Library Service plays an important role in communities in Limerick with an extensive network of Branch Libraries across the City and County. The adopted People-Place-Platform: Limerick Libraries Development Plan 2021-2025 includes a key element for the completion of a new 21st Century Central Library for Limerick. Objective SCSI O37 Library Service It is an objective of the Council to promote the expansion of the Library Service across Limerick and support the actions set out in People-Place-Platform: Limerick Libraries Development Plan 2021-2025. 10.16 Burial Grounds and Crematoria While Local Authorities have a statutory responsibility to provide for burial facilities, the Council also recognises the importance of the conservation of such facilities as having an important historical, cultural and ecological value. Objective SCSI O38 Burial Grounds/Crematoria It is an objective of the Council to: a) Support the implementation of the Burial Ground Strategy which is currently under preparation. b) Provide and facilitate the provision of burial grounds in Castletroy and other towns throughout Limerick identified in the Burial Grounds Strategy (under preparation). c) Support the development of crematoria in Limerick, subject to normal planning considerations. d) Support the future provision of new funeral homes, in appropriate locations, which are designed to sensitively meet the needs of the service. e) Ensure protection of water quality, in particular drinking water sources, with any proposed development.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028306 10.17 Community Gardens and Allotments Community gardens and allotments make a valuable contribution to society on a number of levels. They contribute to neighbourhood improvement, sense of community, connection to the environment and the overall green infrastructure network in an area. While there are numerous benefits to community gardens and allotments, it is also important to ensure that they are developed and managed appropriately. Objective SCSI O39 Community Gardens and Allotments It is an objective of the Council to facilitate the development of community gardens and allotments in Limerick, subject to normal planning and environmental considerations. 10.18 Public Rights of Way The Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) requires that Development Plans preserve public rights of way which give access to seashores, mountains, lakeshores, riverbanks or other places of natural beauty or recreational utility. The Act requires that such public rights of way shall be identified both by marking them on at least one of the maps forming part of the Plan and by indicating their location on a list appended to the Plan. The Public Rights of Ways in Limerick are identified on Map 10.1 below and include: •• Westfields, North Circular Road; •• Park Canal; •• Lucas Lough/Shannon Fields (Athlunkard); •• Monabraher/Longpavement; •• King’s Island (St Mary’s Park); •• Corbally; •• Ballinacurra Creek -Vance Lands; •• Ballinacurra Creek - Baggot Estate; •• Clare Glens; •• Coonagh; •• Condell Road; •• Barrington’s Pier. Objective SCSI O40 Public Rights of Way It is an objective of the Council to examine the feasibility of identifying and mapping new public rights of way in the recreational and amenity areas in Limerick, in the context of emerging national guidance, within the lifetime of the Plan.
- Chapter 10: Sustainable Communities and Social Infrastructure307 Map 10.1: Public Rights of Way
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