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Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 (as varied)
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- Chapter 11: Development Management Standards379 11.9.4 Visitor Accommodation and Holiday Homes In particular, the Council promotes the redevelopment of brownfield sites, both in settlements and in rural areas, for the provision of tourist accommodation. It is recognised that some forms of tourism developments, due to their scale or nature, may require a location outside of the settlement boundaries. Such developments include international-scale, integrated tourism developments e.g. golf courses. Such developments and their requirement to locate outside of an established settlement, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis having regard to their nature, scale, site suitability and normal planning considerations. In general, Limerick City and County Council will not permit new single holiday homes in the countryside and will direct this type of development to settlements. Alternatively, this need can be met through the secondhand housing stock in the countryside or the refurbishment of derelict dwellings/ structures subject to the other planning matters, including water services and road safety. Similarly, brown-field sites in existing towns and villages may offer alternative opportunities for visitor accommodation. 11.9.5 Caravan/Camping/Glamping The provision of tourist caravan parks and motorhome/caravan parking (Aires) to facilitate the expanding tourist industry is encouraged in appropriate locations by the Planning Authority. It is advised that the developer consult with the Environmental Health Officer, the Chief Fire Officer as well as the Planning Authority in advance of making a planning application. In assessing an application for a tourist caravan/camping/ glamping park, the following matters will be assessed by the Planning Authority: •• Location of the development relative to existing services including retail, social facilities, access network and water services; •• Impact on existing residential amenities - overlooking, increased traffic and general disturbance will be taken into account; •• Capacity of the road network to cater for the development - direct access onto national primary or national secondary roads will not be permitted; •• Type and size of development - caravans for all year-round occupation will not be permitted; •• Landscaping - every application for a caravan park will be accompanied by a comprehensive landscaping plan both proposed and existing; •• Compliance to Fáilte Ireland’s standards for caravan parks will be required; •• Sufficient waste management including recycling on the site; •• Provision of overnight EV charging points for users of the facilities. Where connection to public wastewater network is not possible, the application must demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system is suitably designed to cater for the development without negatively impacting on water quality in accordance with EPA Code of Practice. Consideration should be given to the selection of a wastewater treatment system that can adequately deal with periods of inactivity (i.e. when unoccupied for long periods such as outside the summer period). Where required, a caravan and camping development must hold a Section 4 Discharge Licence for the discharge of treated effluent to either surface or groundwater in accordance with the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977-1990. 11.9.6 Bed and Breakfast/Guest House/ Hotel/Hostel/Apart-Hotel In determining planning applications for new or change of use to bed and breakfast, guesthouse, hotel or hostel in residential areas, the Planning Authority will have regard to the following: •• Size, scale and nature of the business and the dwelling remaining the residence of the developer; •• Impact on existing residential amenity; •• Off-street parking provision; •• Signage; and •• Special designations such as Protected Structures, within the curtilage of Protected Structures, or located in Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs).
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028380 11.10 Environmental Infrastructure 11.10.1 Hours of Construction In the absence of a Construction Management Plan approved by the Planning Authority, hours of construction shall be as follows: •• Site development and building works shall be restricted to 7.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00am to 2.00pm Saturdays. Deviations from these times will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances. No works shall take place on site on Sundays or Bank Holidays; •• There shall be no access onto the site before 7am or after 7pm in the absence of an approved deviation. In certain instances, in order to address site specific issues of impact on residential or other sensitive amenity, a later start time and/or different hours may be conditioned. 11.10.2 Waste Management Infrastructure Facilities and Refuse Transfer Stations Proposals for privately operated Waste Management Infrastructure facilities and refuse transfer stations will be required to have regard to the provisions of the appropriate European Council Directives, together with appropriate national legislation, regulations and guidance documents in respect of disposal of waste and disposal of toxic and dangerous waste in addition to normal planning criteria. Where permission is granted, the Planning Authority will impose strict conditions in the interest of health, safety and amenities. The provision of Waste Management Infrastructure facilities shall adhere to the Regional Waste Management Office’s Waste Management Infrastructure Siting Guidelines. Waste Management Infrastructure facilities and refuse transfer stations will only be permitted where it does not materially detract from the relevant Land Use Zoning Objective and is at a scale appropriate to its surrounding environment and adjoining amenities. The Council will consider the following when assessing development proposals for waste infrastructure: 1. Compliance with the zoning objective for the subject lands; 2. Justification for the proposal at the location, in particular having regard to the Southern Region Waste Management Plan 2015-2021, the Irish Water National Sludge Waste Management Plan 2016-2021 and any subsequent plans produced during the lifetime of this Plan; 3. The site is not in in a flood risk area; 4. No adverse impacts on amenities, public health or road safety; 5. Minimal risk of pollution and robust migration measures are demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority and relevant environmental agencies and compliance with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive, the National River Basin Management Plan 2018-2021 and any subsequent plans during the lifetime of this Plan; 6. An appropriate buffer zone shall be provided around the site in order to protect the amenities of adjoining lands and properties. This buffer zone will be determined by the Planning Authority, in consultation with the EPA, where relevant; and 7. Compliance with the requirements of the Habitats Directive.
- Chapter 11: Development Management Standards381 11.11 Drainage and Water Supply 11.11.1 Development on the Foreshore •• Development along the coastline must consider coastal erosion and deposition and coastline movement. As a general principle, development in these areas should be accommodated in previously developed areas before any consideration is given to the development on coastal greenfield sites; •• In all cases, proposals for coastal development shall consider coastal defence. Development will only be considered by the Council where it is satisfied that the development will not exacerbate erosion issues at the location, or elsewhere in the vicinity of the proposal or any defence works in the area; •• New development outside urban areas within 100m of the coastline at risk from coastal erosion is prohibited, unless it can be objectively established based on best scientific information available at the time of the application. The likelihood of erosion should be minimal accounting for any impacts in terms of erosion, deposition and predicted impacts of climate change. The Council prohibits development in areas liable to estuarine/coastal flooding in accordance with the 2009 guidance –The Planning System and Flood Risk Management - Guidelines for Planning Authorities, DEHLG and OPW; •• Some developments require foreshore licences under the Foreshore Act 1933. The Department for Housing, Planning and Local Government issues this consent. The foreshore is classed as the land and sea bed between the high water of ordinary tides and the 12 nautical mile limit. Foreshore also covers the tidal areas of rivers, particularly estuaries. For development on stateowned or private foreshore adjacent to the Local Authority functional area, planning permission is required from the Council or from An Bord Pleanála if the proposal is deemed a Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) in accordance with the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006, also. * Any person proposing to undertake works or an activity on the foreshore should contact the Marine Planning and Foreshore Section of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in advance, to ascertain if foreshore consent is required. Refer to housing.gov.ie/consent-projecttypes. 11.12 Environment and Heritage Refer to Chapter 6: Environment, Heritage, Landscape and Green Infrastructure and Volume 3 for Architectural Conservation.
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- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028384 12.1 Land Use Zoning Section 10 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) requires that development plans comprise objectives for the zoning of lands for particular purposes, in the interest of proper planning and sustainable development. Effective zoning promotes orderly development by integrating land use and transportation, providing a high quality of life for the county’s population, eliminating potential conflicts between incompatible land uses and establishing an efficient basis for investment in public infrastructure and facilities. Each land-use zoning objective in this chapter is accompanied by a purpose setting the context for the type of development which would be acceptable in the particular zone. The purpose of zoning is to indicate to property owners and the public the types of development, which the Planning Authority considers most appropriate in each land use category. Zoning is designed to reduce conflicting uses within areas, to protect resources and ensure that land suitable for development is used to the best advantage of the community as a whole. The Land Use Zoning Maps show the Land Use Zoning Objectives for each of the settlements. The Land Use Zoning Maps should be read in conjunction with the Land Use Zoning Objectives and the Land Use Zoning Matrix set out below. There are a wide range of land uses identified under each of the Land Use Zoning Objectives. Proposals for development will need to demonstrate compliance with the various written provisions of the Plan, as relevant, including those relating to environmental protection and management. Environmental considerations, such as those related to elevated levels of flood risk or designated European sites, or other ecological designations or issues, may limit the types of uses that may be possible at certain sites. Prospective applicants are encouraged to engage with the Planning Authority at the earliest opportunity to seek guidance as to the appropriateness of emerging proposals. 12.2 Zoning Principles In accordance with the overall strategy, the zoning strategy of this Plan is based on the following principles: •• Sufficient lands are zoned at appropriate locations throughout the county, to facilitate the growth envisaged in accordance with the population growth targets as set out in the Core Strategy and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region; •• Encourage compact growth and sustainable development through the consolidation and intensification of the built environment and the redevelopment of brownfield and infill sites within established settlements in accordance with the objectives of the National Planning Framework (NPF); •• Ensure new residential development is provided in tandem with services, investment in infrastructure including transport and the provision of employment, together with supporting amenities and services; •• Ensure land is zoned where it is serviced and/or serviceable within the life of this Plan based on Appendix 3 of the National Planning Framework.
- Chapter 12: Land Use Zoning Strategy385 12.3 Land Use Zoning Objectives The zoning strategy of this Plan includes the following land use zoning types, objectives and purposes: Land Use Zoning Objective and Purpose City Centre Objective: To protect, consolidate and facilitate the development of the City Centre commercial, retail, educational, leisure, residential, social and community uses and facilities. Purpose: To consolidate Limerick City Centre through densification of appropriate commercial and residential developments ensuring a mix of commercial, recreational, civic, cultural, leisure, residential uses and urban streets, while delivering a high-quality urban environment which will enhance the quality of life of residents, visitors and workers alike. The zone will strengthen retail provision in accordance with the Retail Strategy for the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area and County Limerick, emphasise urban conservation, ensure priority for public transport, pedestrians and cyclists, while minimising the impact of private car-based traffic and enhancing the existing urban fabric. Town/Village Centre Objective: To provide for the development and enhancement of town/village centre core uses including a mix of retail, residential, commercial, civic and other uses. Purpose: To consolidate the existing fabric of the core/central areas of settlements, by densification of appropriate commercial and residential developments, ensuring a mix of commercial, recreational, civic, cultural, leisure, residential uses and urban streets, while delivering a quality urban environment. The zoning emphasises compact growth objectives and priority for public transport, pedestrians and cyclists while minimising the impact of private car-based traffic. District Centre Objective: To provide for a mixture of retail, residential, commercial, civic and other uses. Purpose: To facilitate a district level centre consisting of a compatible mix of uses complementary to the City Centre, having regard to the principles of compact growth, consolidation and densification. A diversity of uses for both day and evening may be considered. These areas require high levels of accessibility, including pedestrian, cyclists and public transport (where feasible). Retail proposals which would undermine the vitality and viability of Limerick City Centre will not be permitted. The sequential approach to retail development set out in the Retail Planning Guidelines for Planning Authorities, 2012 will be strictly enforced. Any development shall comply with the Retail Strategy for the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area and County Limerick.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028386 Land Use Zoning Objective and Purpose Local/ Neighbourhood Centre Objective: To protect and provide local centre facilities to serve the needs of new/ existing neighbourhoods and residential areas. Purpose: To provide a mix of community and commercial neighbourhood facilities to primarily serve the immediate needs of the local working and residential population and complement, rather than compete with the City Centre. A mix of appropriate convenience retail, commercial, community, childcare and medical facilities, residential and recreational development of a local scale will be considered. Larger scale office and residential development will be considered in new developments where public transport is available. The retail scale and type will be controlled to prevent negative impacts on the retail function of Limerick City Centre at the top of the hierarchy. A materially broader range of comparison goods than currently exists shall not be allowed in order to avoid further competition with the City Centre. Any proposal for retail development shall comply with the Retail Strategy for the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area and County Limerick. Existing Residential Objective: To provide for residential development, protect and improve existing residential amenity. Purpose: This zone is intended primarily for established housing areas. Existing residential amenity will be protected while allowing appropriate infill development. The quality of the zone will be enhanced with associated open space, community uses and where an acceptable standard of amenity can be maintained, a limited range of other uses that support the overall residential function of the area, such as schools, crèches, doctor’s surgeries, playing fields etc. New Residential Objective: To provide for new residential development in tandem with the provision of social and physical infrastructure. Purpose: This zone is intended primarily for new high quality housing development, including the provision of high-quality, professionally managed and purpose built thirdlevel student accommodation. The quality and mix of residential areas and the servicing of lands will be a priority to support balanced communities. New housing and infill developments should include a mix of housing types, sizes and tenures, to cater for all members of society. Design should be complimentary to the surroundings and should not adversely impact on the amenity of adjoining residents. These areas require high levels of accessibility, including pedestrian, cyclists and public transport (where feasible). This zone may include a range of other uses particularly those that have the potential to facilitate the development of new residential communities such as open space, schools, childcare facilities, doctor’s surgeries and playing fields etc. Education and Community Infrastructure Objective: To protect and provide for educational, training and adult learning, community, healthcare, childcare, civic, religious and social infrastructure. Purpose: To protect existing and allow for expansion of a wide range of educational facilities, services and related development. To facilitate sustainable development of community infrastructure and create an inclusive high quality of life. This land use will provide for community facilities, healthcare services, childcare, religious, social and civic infrastructure, ancillary purpose-built accommodation such as residential care or institutions to support the main use only, and other facilities.
- Chapter 12: Land Use Zoning Strategy387 Land Use Zoning Objective and Purpose University Objective: To support the growth of the University of Limerick campus. Purpose: To support and facilitate expansion of the University and provide for purposebuilt student and ancillary residential accommodation and research and development buildings, which facilitate the sustainable development of community, cultural, educational and ancillary needs, for the benefit of the University population and wider area. General Office, Business and Enterprise uses may be considered on a limited basis on lands not within the ownership, or for the benefit of the University. Mixed Use Objective: To provide for a mixture of residential and compatible commercial uses. Purpose: To facilitate the use of land for a mix of uses, making provisions, where appropriate for ‘primary’ uses i.e. residential and combined with other compatible uses e.g. offices as ‘secondary’. These secondary uses will be considered by the Local Authority, having regard to the particular character of the area. A diversity of uses for both day and evening are encouraged. These areas require high levels of accessibility, including pedestrian, cyclists and public transport (where feasible). Opportunity sites set out in Chapter 3: Spatial Strategy, include Mixed Use zoned lands located at Towlerton, Parkway Valley, and Thomond Park, which have been accounted for in the Core Strategy figures. In addition, the Retail Strategy has identified capacity for additional retail floor space in Moyross, which could be accommodated on the Mixed-Use lands at The Bays identified for employment uses only. Compatible uses include residential, retail, community, civic, hotel, leisure and recreation, offices, professional services, etc. High Tech/ Manufacturing Objective: To provide for office, research and development, high technology, regional distribution/ logistics, manufacturing and processing type employment in a high quality built and landscaped campus style environment. Purpose: To facilitate opportunities for high technology, advanced manufacturing including pharmaceutical and food production, major office, regional distribution/ logistics, and research and development-based employment, within high quality, highly accessible, campus style settings. The zoning is for high value-added businesses and corporate facilities that have extensive/specific land requirements, such as those located at Raheen Business Park and the National Technology Park. These businesses are generally not accessible to members of the public. Retail warehousing will not be acceptable in this zone. The uses in this zone are likely to generate a considerable amount of traffic by both employees and service vehicles. Sites should be highly accessible, well designed and permeable with good pedestrian, cyclist and public transport links. The implementation of mobility management plans will be required to provide important means of managing accessibility to these sites.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028388 Land Use Zoning Objective and Purpose Enterprise and Employment Objective: To provide for and improve general enterprise, employment, business and commercial activities. Purpose: To provide for enterprise, employment and general business activities and acknowledge existing/permitted retailing uses. To accommodate compatible industry and employment activities that are incapable of being situated in the City Centre, in a high-quality physical environment. Marine related industry shall be allowed on Enterprise and Employment zoned lands on the Dock Road. New enterprise and employment developments shall be provided in high quality landscaped park style environments, incorporating a range of amenities. These zones may accommodate light industry, low input and emission manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, campus style offices and commercial services with high space and parking requirements. The form and scale of development on these sites shall be appropriate to their location, having regard to surrounding uses and scale. A proliferation of retail uses will not be permitted. The uses in this zone are likely to generate a considerable amount of traffic by both employees and service vehicles. Sites should be highly accessible, well designed and permeable with good pedestrian, cyclist and public transport links. The implementation of mobility management plans will be required to provide important means of managing accessibility to these sites. Industry Objective: To provide for specialised and heavy industrial development and associated employment creation. Purpose: To provide employment locations specifically for heavy and specialised industry associated with environmental emissions including noise, dust and odour (e.g. waste processing, aggregate processing etc.) and with intensive or hazardous processing (e.g. Seveso) which may give rise to land use conflict if located within other land use zones. Marine related industry shall be allowed on Industry zoned lands on the Dock Road. Retail Warehousing Objective: To provide for retail warehouse development. Purpose: To facilitate the sale of bulky household goods such as carpets, furniture, electrical goods and bulky DIY items catering mainly for car-based customers, in high quality and accessible locations subject to the requirements of the Retail Planning Guidelines and the Retail Strategy for Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area and County Limerick. Data Centre Objective: To accommodate the provision of a Data Centre on the lands identified at Rosbrien and other appropriately zoned lands. Purpose: To enable the development of a data centre campus consisting of multiple structures and associated power generating infrastructure as necessary, subject to compliance with all relevant planning criteria. Any proposed development shall adopt sustainable practices in terms of building design, materials, construction and operation. Any planning application shall include a landscaping plan incorporating dense trees to the site boundaries. General Enterprise and Employment uses will not be permitted in the Data Centre zone. Open Space and Recreation Objective: To protect, provide for and improve open space, active and passive recreational amenities. Purpose: To provide for active and passive recreational resources including parks, sports and leisure facilities and amenities including greenways and blueways. The Council will not normally permit development that would result in a loss of open space.
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