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Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 (as varied)
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- Chapter 11: Development Management Standards369 Table DM 9(b): Car and Bicycle Parking Standards – Newcastle West and other settlements Land Use Car Parking Spaces required – maximum spaces per unit/sqm. Gross Floor Area (GFA) Bicycle Parking Spaces required – minimum spaces per unit/sqm. Gross Floor Area (GFA) Settlement Centre Elsewhere Newcastle West Settlement Centre Elsewhere Newcastle West Residential - Newcastle West Dwelling <3 bedroom 0.8 spaces per unit 1 space per unit 1 space per unit 1 space per unit Visitor/short term 1 space per 2 units 1 space per 3 units 1 space per 2 units 1 space per 2 units Dwelling 3 bedroom + 2 spaces per unit 2 spaces per unit 2 spaces per unit 2 spaces per unit Visitor/short term 1 space per 2 units 1 space per 3 units 1 space per 2 units 1 space per 2 units Apartment 1-2 bed + 0.8 spaces per unit 1 space per unit 1 space per unit 1 space per unit Visitor/short term 1 space per 2 units 1 space per 3 units 1 space per 2 units 1 space per 2 units Apartment 3 bed+ 2 spaces per unit 2 spaces per unit 2 spaces per unit 2 spaces per unit Visitor/short term 1 space per 2 units 1 space per 3 units 1 space per 2 units 1 space per 2 units Sheltered Housing 0.5 spaces per unit 0.5 spaces per unit 1 space per 4 units 1 space per 4 units Visitor/short term 1 space per 6 units 1 space per 6 units Infill development and building refurbishment For building refurbishment schemes on sites of any size or urban infill schemes on sites of up to 0.25ha., car parking provision may be relaxed in part or whole, on a case-by-case basis, subject to overall design quality and location. Bicycle infrastructure – location, quantity, design and management as per Section 4.17 of the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments – Guidelines for Planning Authorities, DHLGH 2020 and National Cycle Manual, NTA 2012
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028370 Land Use Car Parking Spaces required – maximum spaces per unit/sqm. Gross Floor Area (GFA) Bicycle Parking Spaces required – minimum spaces per unit/sqm. Gross Floor Area (GFA) Settlement Centre Elsewhere Newcastle West Settlement Centre Elsewhere Newcastle West Residential – Other Settlements Land Use Settlement Centre Elsewhere in settlement Settlement Centre Elsewhere in settlement Dwelling <3 bedroom 1 space per unit 1 space per unit 1 space per unit 1 space per unit Visitor/short term 1 space per 3 units 1 space per 3 units 1 space per 2 units 1 space per 2 units Dwelling 3 bedroom + 2 spaces per unit 2 spaces per unit 2 spaces per unit 2 spaces per unit Visitor/short term 1 space per 3 units 1 space per 3 units 1 space per 2 units 1 space per 2 units Apartment 1-2 bed + 1 space per unit 1 space per unit 1 space per unit 1 space per unit Visitor/short term 1 space per 3 units 1 space per 3 units 1 space per 2 units 1 space per 2 units Apartment 3 bed+ 2 spaces per unit 2 spaces per unit 2 spaces per unit 2 spaces per unit Visitor/short term 1 space per 3 units 1 space per 3 units 1 space per 2 units 1 space per 2 units Sheltered Housing 0.5 spaces per unit 0.5 spaces per unit 1 space per 4 units 1 space per 4 units Visitor/short term 1 space per 6 units 1 space per 6 units Infill development and building refurbishment For building refurbishment schemes on sites of any size or urban infill schemes on sites of up to 0.25ha., car parking provision may be relaxed in part or whole, on a case-by-case basis, subject to overall design quality and location. Bicycle infrastructure – location, quantity, design and management as per Section 4.17 of the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments – Guidelines for Planning Authorities, DHLGH 2020 and National Cycle Manual, NTA 2012
- Chapter 11: Development Management Standards371 Land Use Car Parking Spaces required – maximum spaces per unit/sqm. Gross Floor Area (GFA) Bicycle Parking Spaces required – minimum spaces per unit/sqm. Gross Floor Area (GFA) Settlement Centre Elsewhere Newcastle West Settlement Centre Elsewhere Newcastle West Retail – Newcastle West and other settlements Retail convenience <100sqm none none 1 space per 100sqm + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 100sqm + 1 space per 5 staff Retail convenience >100sqm 1 space per 50sqm 1 space per 40sqm 1 space per 200sqm + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 200sqm + 1 space per 5 staff Retail Comparison 1 space per 100sqm 1 space per 50sqm 1 space per 100sqm + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 100sqm + 1 space per 5 staff Retail Warehousing 1 space per 50sqm 1 space per 50sqm 1 space per 500sqm GFA + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 500sqm GFA + 1 space per 5 staff Retail bank/ business/ financial services < 100sqm none 1 space per 50sqm 1 space per 100sqm + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 100sqm + 1 space per 5 staff Retail bank/ business/ financial services > 100sqm 1 space per 150sqm 1 space per 100sqm 1 space per 200sqm + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 200sqm + 1 space per 5 staff Service Stations Retail outlets in service stations 1 space per 35sqm net retail space 1 space per 20sqm net retail space 1 space per 50sqm net retail space + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 50sqm net retail space + 1 space per 5 staff Takeaway/Fastfood Restaurant/ café/bar/ lounge<100sqm 1 space per 50 sqm public floor area 1 space per 30 sqm public floor area 1 space per 50sqm public floor + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 50sqm public floor + 1 space per 5 staff Takeaway/Fastfood Restaurant/ café/bar/ Lounge>100sqm 1 space per 50 sqm public floor area 1 space per 50 sqm public floor area 1 space per 50sqm public floor + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 50sqm public floor + 1 space per 5 staff Consideration should be given to providing some short-term cycle parking for Cargo Bikes or Tricycles, for developments where there may be a demand, such as retail.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028372 Land Use Car Parking Spaces required – maximum spaces per unit/sqm. Gross Floor Area (GFA) Bicycle Parking Spaces required – minimum spaces per unit/sqm. Gross Floor Area (GFA) Settlement Centre Elsewhere Newcastle West Settlement Centre Elsewhere Newcastle West Night time Economy, recreational/active health activities and entertainment and cultural facilities – Newcastle West and other settlements Cinema, Theatre, Stadia, Conference Centre 1 space per 25 seats 1 space per 20 seats 1 space per 20 seats + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 20 seats + 1 space per 5 staff Gym/sports club 1 space per 75sqm 1 space per 50sqm 1 space per 200sqm + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 200sqm + 1 space per 5 staff Collective Sports Hubs – games pitches 20 spaces per pitch 20 spaces per pitch 1 space per 20 seats or 10 spaces per pitch - negotiable 1 space per 20 seats or 10 spaces per pitch - negotiable Community facilities – Newcastle West and other settlements Hospital 1 space per 75sqm 1 space per 50sqm 1 space per 5 staff + 1 space per 20 beds 1 space per 5 staff + 1 space per 20 beds Nursing Homes 1 space per 4 beds 1 space per 4 beds 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 5 staff Medical Centres/ consulting rooms 1 space per treatment room + 1 space per 2 staff 1 space per treatment room + 1 space per 2 staff 1 space per 2 treatment rooms + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 2 treatment rooms + 1 space per 5 staff Places of worship*** 1 space per 5 seats max or 1 space per 100 sqm of worship area 1 space per 5 seats max or 1 space per 100 sqm of worship area 10% of number of car park spaces 10% of number of car park spaces Community Centres, library, museum, art gallery 1 space per 100sqm public floor area incl. meeting rooms - negotiable 1 space per 100sqm public floor area incl. meeting rooms negotiable 1 space per 100sqm public floor area + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 100sqm public floor area + 1 space per 5 staff Funeral Homes 8 spaces per parlour + 1 space per 2 staff 8 spaces per parlour + 1 space per 2 staff 2 spaces per parlour + 1 space per 2 staff 2 spaces per parlour + 1 space per 2 staff Allotments 1 space per 4 allotments 1 space per 4 allotments 1 space per 5 allotments 1 space per 5 allotments
- Chapter 11: Development Management Standards373 Land Use Car Parking Spaces required – maximum spaces per unit/sqm. Gross Floor Area (GFA) Bicycle Parking Spaces required – minimum spaces per unit/sqm. Gross Floor Area (GFA) Settlement Centre Elsewhere Newcastle West Settlement Centre Elsewhere Newcastle West Education – Newcastle West and other settlements All Schools 2 spaces per classroom + set down 2 spaces per classroom + set down 10% pupil numbers - minimum 10 places 10% pupil numbers - minimum 10 places Third level/ post-secondary/ adult education – outreach Case by case Case by case 10% pupil numbers - minimum 10 places 10% pupil numbers - minimum 10 places Pre-school/ crèche Childcare/ afterschool 1 space per 60sqm + 1 space per 2 staff 1 space per 60sqm + 1 space per 2 staff 1 space per 3 staff 1 space per 3 staff Enterprise and Employment – Newcastle West and other settlements Large scale office business/ professional 1 space per 150sqm 1 space per 150sqm 10% staff no.***** 10% staff no.***** High Tech science 1 space per 150sqm 1 space per 150sqm 10% staff no.***** 10% staff no.***** Data Centre Not suitable 1 space per staff + 2 visitor spaces 10% staff no.***** 10% staff no.***** e-working hubs 1 space per 3 desks 1 space per 3 desks 10% e-working desks 10% e-working desks Commercial storage distribution/ logistics Not suitable 1 space per 500sqm 10% staff no.***** 10% staff no.***** Tourism – Newcastle West and other settlements Hotel/Motel excluding bars, function rooms etc 1 space per room 1 space per room 1 space per 10 beds + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 10 beds + 1 space per 5 staff Hostel 1 space per 10 beds 1 space per 10 beds 1 space per 10 beds + 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 10 beds + 1 space per 5 staff Self-catering Accommodation 1 space per room 1 space per room 1 space per 3 bedrooms 1 space per 3 bedrooms B&B/ Guesthouse 1 space per room 1 space per room 1 space per 3 bedrooms 1 space per 3 bedrooms Caravan, camping/ glamping facilities Generally not suitable 1 space per caravan/pitch 1 space per 5 staff 1 space per 5 staff
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028374 * Car-free developments will be considered for all proposals in Zone 1 on a case-by-case basis. **1 HGV parking space required per 30sqm net floor area where food is served on premises in Zone 3. Rapid EV infrastructure to be provided for a minimum of 2 car spaces where food is served on the premises. ***For places of worship without designated seating, parking required for auxiliary uses (e.g. day care) should be assessed separately. Floor area of the worship area refers to the floor area the denomination uses for the observance of its religious services, including any balcony or area which can be opened on a temporary basis to such a sanctuary, hall or meeting room(s) by the removal or opening of any walls or partitions and any choir or musicians’ area, but excluding any areas intended solely for the use of the worship group leader such as altar or pulpit areas. ****Refers to fulltime staff and fulltime students. ***** Subject to a minimum of 10 spaces or one bike space for every car space, whichever is the greatest. Car-free developments will be considered for all proposals in Zone 1 on a case-bycase basis. In some limited circumstances, a higher or lesser standard may be appropriate. Proposals for the provision of car parking for residential development at a reduced rate to the maximum standards will be considered where the Planning Authority are satisfied that good public transport links are already available or planned. Applicants are advised to avail of pre-planning consultations with the Planning Authority prior to submitting planning applications. The developer will submit a Justification Assessment in the Mobility Management Plan providing the rationale for the deviation from the parking standards above and of national planning guidance for their proposed development. Exceptional circumstances may include: •• Limited/Restricted site area - Site size whereby refurbishment on sites of any size or urban infill schemes on sites of up to 0.25ha, car parking provision may be relaxed in part or whole, on a caseby-case basis, subject to overall design quality and location; •• Sustainable travel infrastructure supported by a Mobility Management Plan; •• Availability of car sharing and bike/ebike sharing facilities on-site and in the vicinity; •• Existing car parking in the vicinity, including on street and the potential for dual use subject to agreement and management details; •• Impact on traffic safety and the capacity of the road network; •• Urban design, regeneration and civic benefits of the proposal including enhancement of public realm. Where public car parking facilities have been provided or are to be provided which facilitate the development, in these cases, the Planning Authority will require the payment of a contribution towards the provision and management of such car-parking spaces. The amount of the contribution will be related to the size and the nature of the development.
- Chapter 11: Development Management Standards375 Table DM 10: Car parking dimensions Standard Car Parking Parking dimensions – perpendicular to the kerb 5m x 2.5m Where space is adjacent to a wall or other obstruction 5m x 2.7m Parking dimensions – parallel to kerb 6m x 2.5m Accessible parking bay to comply with building regulations 5m x 2.5m +1.2m to the rear and sides of each space Angled parking - On wider roads or oneway streets, parking spaces can be angled according to the available road width. 4.2m x 2.4m for 60° angle 3.6m x 2.4m for 45° angle Loading bay 6m x 3m Circulation aisles 6m width depending on alignment Mobility Impaired Parking Parking dimensions 3m x 4.88m Loading bays 6.1m x 3m Bicycle parking As per National Cycle Manual 2011 - The length of a standard bicycle is approximately 2.0m. A well-designed parking facility should provide 2.5m between the rows to allow cyclists room to manoeuvre when parking and collecting their bicycles. 11.8.3.1 Motorcycle Parking Motorcycles using standard car spaces is not an efficient use of land. The Planning Authority will seek a minimum of 1 secure motorcycle parking space for every 20 car parking spaces. The parking bays should be a minimum of 2.5m by 1.5m. These spaces must be clearly indicated and must not compromise pedestrian or vehicle safety and movement. 11.8.4 Multi-Storey and Underground Car Parks Multi-storey or underground basement car parks shall generally accord to the requirements set out in the UK’s Institution of Structural Engineers booklet entitled Design Recommendations for Multi Storey and Underground Car Park Fourth Edition (2011) and any subsequent updates. In assessing applications for multi-storey and underground car parks, the Planning Authority will have regard to the following: •• One way traffic routing is preferred for vehicular traffic; •• A splayed entrance with a 6.0m. flat area at the exit point from a basement car park onto a main road with adequate pedestrian and vehicular sightlines; •• Sufficient headroom clearance (minimum 2.4m.), should be provided to allow access for cyclists and high mobility vehicles for the mobility impaired; •• Adequate access/egress for cyclists; •• Adequate internal lighting and signage; •• Provision shall be made for an emergency access to underground car parks and, where
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028376 more than 300 parking spaces are being provided, a second vehicular access point to an underground car park is required; •• Satisfactory proposals to address the disposal of surface water from the public road entering the car park and from the car park; •• Designs and layouts for underground car parks shall demonstrate that the development does not result in any potential for flooding from within or outside with particular emphasis on preventing egress of water through vents and access ramps; •• There should be no cumulative negative impact on the streetscape from overconcentration of car parks in a particular area. 11.8.5 Parking in Front Gardens The cumulative effect of removal of front garden walls and railings damages the character and appearance of suburban streets and roads. Consequently, proposals for off street parking need to be balanced against loss of amenity. The removal of front garden walls and railings will not generally be permitted where they have a negative impact on the character of streetscapes (e.g. in Architectural Conservation Areas, Street Improvement Areas and other areas of architectural and historic character). Where the re-development of a drive-way is permitted the following shall apply: •• Not have outward opening gates; •• Have a vehicular entrance not wider than 3m; •• Have a vehicle entrance not wider than 50% of the width of the front boundary; •• Have an area of hardstanding (parking space of 2.5m x 5m). Suitably landscape the balance of the space taking into account the existing context; •• Dish and strengthen the footpath and relocate any services at the applicant’s expense; •• The hardstand/paving areas shall comprise a permeable (or porous) surface which allows water to drain through, such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt, unless the rainwater is directed to a lawn or border to drain naturally. 11.8.6 EV Charging Points Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles will be integrated into developments in line with national requirements as follows: Table DM 11 EV Charging Points Requirements Development Category EV Charging Points Residential multi-unit developments both new buildings and buildings undergoing major renovations (with private car spaces including visitor car parking spaces) A minimum of 1 EV Charge Point space per five car parking spaces (ducting for every parking space shall be provided) New dwellings with incurtilage car parking Installation of appropriate infrastructure to enable installation of recharging point for EVs Non-residential developments (with private car parking spaces including visitor car parking spaces with more than 10 spaces e.g. office developments) Provide at least 1 recharging point, and a minimum of 1 space per 5 car parking spaces should be equipped with one fully functional EV Charging Point Developments with publicly accessible spaces (e.g. supermarket car park, cinema etc.) Provide at least 1 recharging point, and a minimum of 1 space per 5 car parking spaces should be equipped with one fully functional EV Charging Point •• The Council will liaise with other agencies to secure the retrospective provision of EV Charging Points within the public realm of settlements where appropriate.
- Chapter 11: Development Management Standards377 11.8.7 End of Journey Cycling Facilities All cycling facilities will be assessed in accordance with the NTA’s National Cycle Manual and any subsequent national guidance document. For cycle parking, refer to Section 11.8.3 Car and Bicycle Parking Standards, DM Table 9a/9b above. Cycling facilities are considered critical to support the national transport principle of modal shift and is an important element of success of the Workplace Management Plans (Mobility Plans) and new higher density residential development, particularly apartment developments. For new residential developments of less than 5 units and non-residential developments of under 400 sqm, planning applications shall include a Cycle Statement, setting out how it meets the requirements of the Council’s Standards for Cycle Parking and Associated Cycling Facilities for New Developments (2018). The Council encourages developers to provide on-site supporting infrastructure for the cyclist including safe, secure, weather protected parking and shower facilities in workplaces. The following should be adhered to: •• One shower for high tech/ manufacturing and enterprise and employment development over 100sqm (over 5 employees); •• Two showers for high tech/ manufacturing and enterprise and employment development over 500sqm (25 employees); •• One shower per 1000sqm thereafter; •• Changing facilities/drying areas, toilets and lockers to be provided with sufficient ventilation. 11.8.8 Taxi Services and Bus Shelters Accessible taxi services are an important element of public transport. All planning applications for significant commercial, retail (including supermarket and neighbourhood development), high tech/manufacturing, enterprise and employment, health and other development will demonstrate the provision of adequate drop-off and pick-up areas for taxi services. Taxi ranks and bus shelters should be designed in accordance with best accessibility practice and in a manner that will not represent a traffic hazard, obstruct or distract, or create a conflict with pedestrians, cyclists, public transport or private vehicles. Promotional or commercial advertising in bus shelters and other stand-alone structures that are an essential element of public infrastructure or provide a public amenity, such as telephone kiosks, will only be permitted in a format and location which is clearly integral and subsidiary to the structure as designed and does not detract from the surrounding location. 11.8.9 Road Reinstatement and Temporary Traffic Management during Construction Phases Any damage to public roads or paths occurring as a result of a development shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Local Authority and where deemed necessary, a cash security may be required to guarantee the satisfactory repair of damage. In certain circumstances, the road network may be deficient in carrying capacity and it may be appropriate to facilitate the development subject to a requirement that road strengthening works be undertaken by the Local Authority at the expense of the developer. In such circumstances, a development contribution shall be levied or in appropriate circumstances a condition may be imposed requiring works to be undertaken by the developer to Council specifications, including indemnification of the Council. In terms of traffic management, the provisions of the Temporary Traffic Management Design Guidance, DTTS, 2019 and the Temporary Traffic Management Operations Guidance, DTTS, 2019 apply.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028378 11.9 Tourism, Recreation Activities and Visitor Accommodation 11.9.1 Facilities/Amenities ancillary to Tourism and Recreational Attractions Certain amenities and services are often required to support the enjoyment of tourism and recreational attractions. For example, such facilities include car parks, viewing points, toilets and cafes. The Council must be satisfied that facilities are justified through robust evidence, anticipating the need for and demand of the public for the attractions and inclusive access to basic restroom and refreshment facilities, to certain walks and open areas, taking into account local topographical constraints. 11.9.2 Sustainable Forms of Niche Tourism and Recreation The Council will promote sustainable forms of niche tourism and recreation in the countryside. These include theme holidays and group-based activities that take advantage of local and natural resources in a way that enhances the appreciation of place, minimises disturbance to the local environment and improves the prospects for tourism in the long term. As a general preference, facilities should be in existing settlements, or in buildings of character requiring renovation or in traditional farmhouses. Where new buildings are permitted outside of this framework, they should be modest in scale, sensitively located and designed having regard to existing buildings, topography and landscape, they should be adequately serviced and suitably managed. 11.9.3 Adventure Activities Some recreational activities require resources that are generally only available in rural areas or sensitive natural heritage areas in the urban setting (e.g. water-based activities). The following standards and guidelines relate to these activities and to their appropriate setting. Such land uses and associated works shall be considered under the following criteria: •• All planning applications for these adventure/recreational activities involving special natural features, shall be accompanied by a management plan indicating projected numbers of users, hours of operation, seasons of operation and an undertaking to protect the natural environment in the form of a risk assessment with proposed amelioration measures in respect of flora, fauna, hydrology, geology and soils; •• All proposals should be accessible insofar as possible by sustainable means of transport including public transport and by modes other than the car; •• Where the traffic generated is likely to exceed the capacity of the local road network, or require changes to the road network that would adversely affect the character of the area, the use will not be permitted; •• Where the activity is likely to be noise generating, a noise assessment will be required in connection with the application, measuring likely noise levels at the nearest noise sensitive receptors. Noise sensitive uses include all residential uses, passive public amenities and the bloodstock industry. Where the use involves significant disturbance to any of these noise sensitive uses, that use will not be permitted in that location.
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