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Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 (as varied)
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- Chapter 3: Spatial Strategy49 e) Require owners of urban sites, in instances where phased development is proposed, or where such land adjoins other undeveloped, zoned land in third party ownership, to develop a masterplan for the coherent and sustainable development of such lands, addressing issues of the sustainable use of available lands, preservation of existing residential amenity, access, urban design and connectivity. These Masterplans shall set out the framework for the sustainable, phased and managed development of a particular area. The Masterplan should include the written consent of all landowners, where applicable, a conceptual layout, infrastructure proposals including any consultation with service providers and phasing details. The Masterplan should clearly detail how adjoining undeveloped, zoned land in third party ownership, can be accessed and serviced in an integrated and coherent manner. Policy CGR P2 Monitoring of Brownfield/Infill Sites It is policy of the Council to monitor the development of brownfield and infill sites and their contribution to delivering the targets established over the lifetime of the plan. 3.3.2 Active Land Management The creation of compact, dense and sustainable urban centres as envisaged in the National Planning Framework, requires the use of active land management to bring vacant and underutilised land in urban areas into beneficial use. Such management ensures a more effective return on State investment in infrastructure and counteracts unsustainable patterns of development, namely urban sprawl. Publicly owned land plays an important role in active land management allowing for integrated urban development, the construction of high-quality affordable housing and the provision of timely and cost-effective infrastructure. Through the functions of the Council in relation to paint schemes, vacant homes, dereliction, vacancy and re-use initiatives, the Local Authority will continue to actively pursue the revitalisation of settlements across Limerick. In addition, through the development of projects by Limerick 2030 and the Land Development Agency, significant tracts of brownfield lands in Limerick City Centre will be revitalised in a compact manner. Limerick City and County Council envisages that effective approaches to revitalisation by the public sector will facilitate and encourage the mobilisation of development land in private ownership, to generate housing supply and create high quality neighbourhoods in the settlements. Key legislative components of active land management with respect to private owned lands are the Vacant Site Levy, Derelict Site Levy and incentives of the Development Contribution Scheme. This Plan sets a framework to secure the revitalisation of areas in need of renewal and supports the active land management mechanisms to address areas of urban decay, dereliction and vacancy in the urban environment.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-202850 Objective CGR O4 Active Land Management It is an objective of the Council to: a) Promote an active land management approach through cooperation with relevant stakeholders and infrastructure providers to deliver enabling infrastructure to achieve compact growth. b) Support and facilitate the reuse and revitalisation of derelict, vacant and underutilised sites and disused buildings throughout Limerick for residential, economic, community and leisure purposes. c) Establish a database of strategic brownfield and infill sites in the City Centre to be updated on an annual basis to monitor the progress of the active land management measures. 3.3.2.1 Vacant Site Levy The Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015 (the Act) provides for the imposition of a vacant site levy. The vacant site levy is a key active land management tool in delivering the goals of the NPF, such as ensuring the efficient use of land, limiting the sprawl of urban development, regenerating urban areas and in doing so making a positive contribution to meeting housing needs. The levy is aimed at incentivising the use of vacant sites and buildings in urban areas for residential and regeneration purposes. Limerick City and County Council will continue to examine lands within the City and County, as appropriate, for the purposes as set out in the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015, in relation to the vacant site levy. The vacant site levy aims to promote the appropriate development and renewal of urban sites and areas, identified having regard to the core strategy, that are in need of regeneration, in order to ensure there is no: i) adverse effects on existing amenities and facilities in such areas, in particular as a result of the ruinous or neglected condition of any land; ii) urban blight and decay; iii) anti-social behaviour; or iv) shortage of habitable houses or of land suitable for residential use or a mixture of residential and other uses. This objective shall relate to all zoned lands in Limerick. Under the Act, Limerick City and County Council has compiled a register of vacant sites within its functional area that are suitable for the provision of housing, but are not being progressed for development. The Vacant Site Register was established on January 1st 2017 with levies being charged on an annual basis since January 2019. An identified vacant site can be entered onto the Register when the Local Authority is of the opinion that it has been vacant for a minimum of 12 months preceding its entry onto the Register. The Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2018 amended certain provisions of the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act including an increase in the vacant site levy from 3% to 7% of the market value of the lands. Objective CGR O5 Vacant Site Levy It is an objective of the Council to utilise the provisions of the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015 (as amended), including the continued maintenance of a Vacant Site Register to facilitate the appropriate re-use and development of vacant and underutilised sites on zoned lands in Limerick that are in need of renewal or revitalisation. a) This objective shall also apply to all lands in the ownership of Limerick City and County Council; b) This objective shall not apply to any lands where public utilities are not available or are deemed inadequate.
- Chapter 3: Spatial Strategy51 3.3.2.2 Derelict Sites While the Vacant Site Levy is a land activation mechanism aimed at encouraging landowners in urban areas to develop residential or regeneration land, primarily for the purposes of housing, the Derelict Site Levy is a mechanism aimed at improving the character of an area, by addressing derelict buildings and sites. In accordance with the Derelict Sites Act 1990 (the Act), a Derelict Site is defined as any land which detracts, or is likely to detract, to a material degree from the amenity, character or appearance of land in the neighbourhood in question because of: a) Structures which are in a ruinous, derelict or dangerous condition; b) The neglected, unsightly or objectionable condition of the land or structures on it, or; c) The presence of litter, rubbish, debris or waste on the land. Derelict Sites can have a negative impact on the social, visual and commercial aspects of a neighbourhood. The Act places a duty on every owner and occupier of land to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the land does not become or continue to be in a derelict state. The Local Authority maintains a Derelict Sites Register and actively takes all reasonable steps to ensure that any land situated in this administrative area does not become or continue to be a derelict site. Under the Act, the Local Authority is entitled to: •• Serve a Notice on the owner/occupier specifying works to be carried out to prevent or abate dereliction; •• Acquire by agreement or compulsorily any derelict site situated within its administrative area; •• Impose an annual levy on any derelict site, which is considered to be urban land, within its administrative area which stands entered on the Derelict Sites Register on the 1st of January of that year. The levy shall be 3% of the market value of the land or site. Limerick City and County Council is proactive in identifying and seeking the improvement of such sites to address incidences of decay, prevent deterioration of the built fabric of our urban settlements and bring buildings back into active use. There are a small number of unfinished housing estates in Limerick, which are being pursued through the Derelict Sites Act. The Council will continue to work with developers, residents and all relevant stakeholders to secure the satisfactory completion of all developments in the County and to ensure that residential developments are taken in charge in accordance with the requirements of Section 180 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). Objective CGR O6 Derelict Sites It is an objective of the Council to utilise the provisions of the Derelict Sites Act 1990, including the maintenance of a Derelict Site Register and CPO powers to address instances of dereliction and decay in the urban and rural environment and bring properties back into active reuse. Objective CGR O7 Unfinished Estates It is an objective of the Council to actively work with all relevant stakeholders to secure the satisfactory completion of unfinished developments in the County in accordance with Managing and Resolving Unfinished Housing Developments (DoECLG 2011).
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-202852 Section 2: Spatial Strategy Further to the Settlement Strategy set out in Chapter 2: Core Strategy, the following sections sets out the role of each settlement in the hierarchy (Section 2a Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area (in Limerick) and Section 2b County Limerick) and the Spatial Strategy to achieve the objectives for targeted population growth. Development of each of the settlements are supported by the Compact Growth and Active Land Management objectives set out under Section 1 of this chapter, in conjunction with the Development Management Standards set out under Chapter 11. Section 2a: Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area (in Limerick) Spatial Strategy 3.4 Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area (in Limerick) Spatial Definition The Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Spatial Plan covers the functional areas of both Limerick City and County Council and Clare County Council. The Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area (in Limerick) subject of the Spatial Strategy set out in this chapter includes Limerick City Centre, the continuous built-up area of Limerick City Suburbs (as defined by the CSO) and the settlements of Mungret, Annacotty, Castleconnell, Patrickswell, Clarina and Montpelier. The spatial strategy for each of these areas is set out below.
- Chapter 3: Spatial Strategy53 Map 3.1: Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area (in Limerick)Ballybrown Caherline Crecora Roxborough Drombanna Annacotty MungretNew Kildimo Ballyneety Fedamore Clarina Montpelier Adare Patrickswell Caherconlish Castleconnell LEGEND Level 1 Limerick City and Suburbs CSO Boundary (in Limerick) Mungret & Annacotty CSO Boundaries Limerick City & Surburbs CSO Boundary (in Clare) Level 2 Key Town Level 3 Towns >1,400 people Level 4 Large Villages >500 people Level 5 Small Villages Level 6 Rural Clusters Level 7 Open Countryside Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan Boundary Motorway National Primary National Secondary Existing Rail Network Disused Rail Line
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-202854 3.4.1 Strengths, Constraints, Opportunities and Threats Table 3.1: Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area (in Limerick) SCOT Strengths Constraints Opportunities Threats •• Strategic location in relation to the other regional cities and Dublin; •• Global and national trade and tourism connectivity via Shannon Airport, Shannon Foynes Tier 1 port, Shannon Estuary and Limerick Docklands; •• Location on the Atlantic Economic Corridor; •• Highly educated and skilled workforce; •• Third level institutes University of Limerick, Technological University of the Shannon and Mary Immaculate College; •• World-class infrastructure; •• High-quality lifestyle; •• Collective approach of its stakeholders. •• Movement of retail away from the City Centre; •• Increasing online retail platform; •• Loss of vitality and vibrancy on some streets; •• Lack of investment in public transport; •• Lack of centrally located high density developments and underutilised lands; •• High levels of deprivation and social inclusion; •• High unemployment in parts of the city, combined with a lack of social services, low education attainment. •• Strategic economic locations including Limerick City Centre, Raheen Business Park, Castletroy National Technology Park and Troy Film Studios; •• Existing range of major multinational and national employers; •• Strong base in ICT and Life Sciences (Med Tech/ Pharma); •• Investment in active travel and public transport; •• Cost competitive environment; •• Learning, training, research and development and innovation; •• Wild Atlantic Way Gateway designation; •• Tourism assets Thomond Park, King John’s Castle, The Hunt Museum and the Shannon Estuary. •• Culture and the night time economy. •• Changes to international corporate tax reduce Ireland’s competitiveness at attracting FDI; •• Housing supply is insufficient to meet existing and future demand, potentially acting as a barrier to growth; •• Risk that economic recovery does not materialise as expected, nationally or that growth in Mid-West is relatively lower; •• Climate change outturn deteriorates in 2020s, requiring faster and deeper adaptation and mitigation measures; •• Covid 19 pandemic does not dissipate, with new emerging variants dampening growth until mid 2020s. 3.4.2 Introduction to Level 1: Limerick City and Suburbs (in Limerick) Mungret and Annacotty Limerick City and Suburbs (in Limerick) has a population of 92,878 (CSO 2016) with a wide range of services, employment, leisure and retail facilities of regional significance for the surrounding catchment area. Mungret and Annacotty also play an important role with populations of 277 and 2,930 respectively. The NPF supports ambitious growth targets to enable Limerick City and Suburbs (in Limerick), Mungret and Annacotty to grow by at least 50% to 2040 and to achieve its potential to become a City of scale. The Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan, as set out under the RSES, recognises that for the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area to prosper and develop in a sustainable manner, a strong Limerick City is paramount. As the largest urban centre in the Mid-West, focus must be on the growth in population and employment, so that Limerick City can compete effectively for investment and jobs. To do this, growth must complement and consolidate the development of the City as a whole, to create a compact City region with improved supporting infrastructure, public transport improvements to provide linkages to local residential populations and
- Chapter 3: Spatial Strategy55 the provision of high levels of community facilities and amenities. Provision must be made to bring about increased density and height of development within the footprint of developing sustainable mobility transport corridors and networks. Policy CGR P3 - Level 1 Growing Limerick City and Suburbs (in Limerick) Mungret and Annacotty It is a policy of the Council to strengthen and consolidate Limerick City and Suburbs (in Limerick), Mungret and Annacotty as a key driver of social and economic growth in Limerick and become a vibrant living, retailing and working City. In accordance with national and regional policy it is a requirement that at least 50% of all new homes will be located within the existing built-up footprint of the settlement, in order to deliver compact growth and reduce unsustainable urban sprawl. Objective CGR O8 Limerick City and Suburbs (in Limerick), Mungret and Annacotty It is an objective of the Council to: a) Promote development which incorporates a high quality, sustainable and inclusive approach to proposals in the City and Suburbs (in Limerick), Mungret and Annacotty, which is supported by sustainable means of travel and which creates locally distinctive neighbourhoods and positively contributes to the existing built and natural heritage. b) Promote residential development in the historic areas of Limerick City, provided development is consistent with the architectural integrity and character of the area. 3.4.2.1 Developing a Spatial Strategy The policies and objectives of this Development Plan will support and enable the delivery of the key growth enablers and transformational change envisaged for the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area in the NPF, RSES and MASP. The Local Authority will continue to seek investment through various funding mechanisms including the National Development Plan and Regeneration Development Funds. In order to achieve the growth envisaged, the Core Strategy identifies a population growth target of 34,692 in Limerick City and Suburbs (in Limerick), Mungret and Annacotty to 2028. This growth must be supported by the Housing Strategy and opportunities for employment. Community and educational facilities and amenities must be provided in tandem with this envisaged growth. To achieve projected population growth in a compact and sustainable manner, this Development Plan has identified 353ha. of land available over 154 no. of sites in the City and Suburbs (in Limerick), with zoning for residential, or residential and a mixture of uses. Infill and brownfield lands comprise 84% of the lands identified across the City and Suburbs (in Limerick). A further 12.76ha. of land across 6 no. of sites have been identified in the adjoining settlements of Mungret in the Southern Environs and Annacotty to the east of Castletroy. To support employment growth this Development Plan, in addition to the City Centre, District Centre and Local Centre zonings, has identified 387ha. of undeveloped/ underutilised land available for Enterprise and Employment, Industry and High Tech/ Manufacturing in the Suburbs (in Limerick), Mungret and Annacotty.
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-202856 In setting out the Land Use Zoning strategy, the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment has played a key role in informing the appropriateness of the zoning of lands with respect to the vulnerability of uses in the different flood zones, in accordance with the Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities. Subsequently, a Settlement Capacity Audit (SCA) was carried out for residential and undeveloped employment land. The SCA and accompanying maps as set out in Volume 2, examined the suitability of each of the sites in the land bank, with respect to the availability of infrastructure under Tier 1 (serviced) and Tier 2 (serviceable). In the case of the residential SCA, the tables also indicate the density standards applicable to each site and the indicative potential yield achievable (subject to consideration with respect to compliance with all relevant planning criteria, development management standards etc.). In this regard, as set out in the Core Strategy, the SCA identifies the potential for 12,750 no. of units across the City and Suburbs (in Limerick), Mungret and Annacotty. The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Limerick 2030 plans to facilitate high density and mixed-use developments on underutilised and brownfield sites in the City and Suburbs (in Limerick), will create opportunities to achieve a critical mass of residential and employment population at an international level, to enhance the viability and vitality of the City Centre, while addressing instances of urban blight and decay. Some of the key transformational city consolidation sites identified for development, including the Colbert Quarter are set out further below. The development of such sites will be informed by the guidance set out under the Building Height Strategy. LSMATS will enhance active and public modes of transport and provide opportunities to improve health and wellbeing, while reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion. The proposals set out under LSMATS with respect to the public transport corridors have facilitated determination of the density zones, with higher densities proposed in areas within walking distances of transport services. The Joint Retail Strategy will aim to re-establish the City Centre at the top of the Mid-West Region’s retail hierarchy, maximising opportunities arising from Local Authority initiatives to enhance the customer experience of the City Centre. The opportunities presented by the Regeneration Areas through the Limerick Regeneration Integration Framework Plan (LRIFP) will address services, facilitate education and training and provide additional housing stock and employment opportunities, which is supported through the objectives of this Plan. The objectives for the Regeneration Areas are set out further below in this chapter. The aforementioned strategies combine to develop a strategy for the spatial development of the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area (in Limerick), which will facilitate the achievement of NPF objectives for Limerick to become a city of scale over the lifetime of the Development Plan and demonstrate how the vision for the Limerick Shannon MASP will be implemented.
- Chapter 3: Spatial Strategy57 Map 3.2: Limerick City and Suburbs (in Limerick), Mungret and Annacotty Opportunities and Destinations
- LIMERICK DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-202858 Map 3.3: City Spatial Opportunities
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