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Louth County Development Plan 2021–2027
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
Louth County Council · 2021–2027 · 548 pages
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- Chapter 13 – Development Management Guidelines Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 13-69 13.21.8 B1 Town or Village Centre Objective To support the development, improvement and expansion of town or village centre activities. Guidance The purpose of this zoning is to protect and enhance the character and vibrancy of existing town and village centres and to provide for and strengthen retailing, residential, commercial, cultural, entertainment and other appropriate uses. It will promote the consolidation of development on town and village centre lands, allowing for a broad range of compatible and complementary uses, which will be encouraged to locate in this area in order to create an attractive environment to reside, shop, work, visit and in which to invest. The appropriate reuse, adaptation and regeneration of buildings, backlands, vacant, derelict and underutilised lands for uses suitable to the location will be encouraged. Such uses may include residential development. The full use of upper floors in retail and commercial premises in the town centre for residential use is considered permissible. Primacy of the Retail Core area will be retained and prioritised for any new retail development to enhance its vitality and viability. Retail proposals shall have regard to relevant policies and objectives in the Retail Strategy (Appendix 4, Volume 3) and Chapter 5 of this Plan and the Retail Planning Guidelines 2012. Town centre development proposals will be required to be of a high architectural quality, which contributes to a distinct sense of place and public realm, promotes sustainable modes of travel and be appropriate to its location. New commercial and retail uses will be accommodated in village centres. The size and scale of any such development shall be reflective of the role and function of the village in the settlement hierarchy. Generally Permitted Use Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Bank/Financial Institution, B&B/ Guest House, Bring Banks, Business Enterprise Centre, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Car Park , Casual Trading, Childcare Facility, Children Play/ Adventure Centre, Cinema, Conference/Event Centre, Craft Centre/Shop, Crematorium, Cultural Facility, Digital Innovation Hub/Co-working Space, Education Facility (Primary or Second Level), Education Facility (Third Level or Training Centre), E- Charging Facility, Funeral Home/Mortuary, Health Care Centre, Healthcare Practitioner, Hotel/Hostel/Aparthotel, Nightclub, Offices, Place of Worship, Public House, Public Services, Public Transport Infrastructure (Rail/Bus), Recreational/Amenity Open Space, Residential, Restaurant, Sheltered Accommodation, Shop, Taxi Office, Telecommunications Structures, Utilities. Open for Consideration Amusement Arcade, Betting Office, Builders Provider/Yard, Community Facility, Drive thru Restaurant, Garden Centre, Hospital, Multi Storey Car Park, Nursing Home, Park/Playgrounds, Plant and Tool Hire, Residential Institution, Retirement Village, Science and Technology Based Enterprise, Service Station, Takeaway/Fast Food Outlet, Third Level Student Accommodation, Traveller Accommodation, Vehicle Sales Outlet, Vehicle Servicing/Maintenance Garage.
- Chapter 13 – Development Management Guidelines Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 13-70 13.21.9 B2 Neighbourhood Centre Objective To provide for and improve local neighbourhood facilities. Guidance It is intended that land zoned for ’neighbourhood centre’ will be developed to provide an appropriate range of local services including commercial, office, retail and community uses, to support the local community. Supermarket (Convenience) type development up to 1,500 m² of net retail floor space will generally be permissible in this zone. Neighbourhood centres may where appropriate include an element of residential development particularly above ground floor level. Generally Permitted Use Bank/Financial Institution, Bring Banks, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Childcare Facility, Community Facility, Digital Innovation Hub/Co working Space, E- Charging Facility, Funeral Home/Mortuary, Healthcare Practitioner, Place of Worship, Public House, Recreational/Sports Facility, Shop ≤200m², Shop (Convenience) ≤1,500m², Veterinary Surgery. Open for Consideration Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Allotments, Betting Office, Business Enterprise Centre, Garden Centre, Health Care Centre, Hotel/Hostel/Aparthotel, Offices, Public Services, Recycling Facility (Civic & Amenity), Residential, Restaurant, Takeaway/Fast Food Outlet, Telecommunications Structures, Vehicle Servicing/Maintenance Garage. 13.21.10 B3 Retail Park Objective To consolidate retail warehousing development. Guidance The primary objective of this zoning is to facilitate a location for the sale of bulky goods. The focus in this Plan is for the consolidation and build out of undeveloped areas of existing retail parks in the County. Generally Permitted Use Bring Banks, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Car Park, Children Play/ Adventure Centre, E- Charging Facility, Factory Outlet Stores, Garden Centre, Retail Warehouse, Service Station, Telecommunications Structures, Utilities. Open for Consideration Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Childcare Facility, Cinema, Drive thru Restaurant, Hotel/Hostel/Aparthotel, Industry Light, Research and Development, Restaurant, Road Transport Depot, Science and Technology Based Enterprise, Takeaway/Fast Food Outlet, Vehicle Servicing/Maintenance Garage, Veterinary Surgery, Wholesale Warehousing/Cash and Carry.
- Chapter 13 – Development Management Guidelines Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 13-71 13.21.11 B4 District Centre Objective To maintain and enhance retail led mixed-use district centres. Guidance District Centres provide range of primary retail and non-retail functions and serve a wide catchment population. The range of services and functions available is higher than a Neighbourhood Centre. This generally includes a supermarket and non-retail services such as banks, local offices, restaurants, and community facilities. Generally Permitted Use Car Park, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Community facility, Restaurant, Service Station, Shop, Shop(Convenience) ≥1,500m². Open for Consideration Bank/Financial Institution, Betting Office, Bring Banks, Childcare Facility, Drive thru Restaurant, Garden Centre, Health Care Centre, Healthcare Practitioner, Nursing Home, Offices, Plant and Tool Hire, Public Services, Takeaway/Fast Food Outlet, Telecommunications Structures, Utilities. 13.21.12 B5 Retail, Leisure, and Recreation Objective To provide for retail warehousing and the sale of bulky goods where not more than 20% of the floor area is allocated to sale of small goods, the provision of large scale retail development and recreation and leisure facilities. Guidance These lands provide a range of retail warehouse and leisure functions of scale that serves a wide catchment area. Any development shall be designed and configured to ensure the range of uses in this zoning can be provided for. Generally Permitted Uses Car Park, Childcare Facility, Cinema, Conference/Event Centre, Drive thru Restaurant, Garden Centre, Industry (Light), Nightclub, Public House, Recreational/Sports Facility, Retail Warehouse, Tourist Facility, Training Centre, Vehicle Sales Outlet, Veterinary Surgery, Wholesale Warehousing/Cash and Carry, Warehousing (General). Open for Consideration Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Bank/Financial Institution, Coffee Shop/Tearoom, Community Facility, Hotel/Hostel/Aparthotel, Offices, Park and Ride Facilities, Place of Worship, Recycling Facility (Waste), Restaurant, Road Transport Depot, Service Station, Takeaway/Fast Food Outlet, Taxi Office, Telecommunications Structures, Vehicle Servicing/Maintenance Garage.
- Chapter 13 – Development Management Guidelines Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 13-72 13.21.13 C1 Mixed Use Objective To provide for commercial, business and supporting residential uses. Guidance These lands shall provide for both commercial and business uses and the facilitation of residential uses as appropriate. Mixed-use developments that generate daytime and evening activities will be encouraged and supported, however an over-concentration of any one use will not normally be permitted. Maintaining the existing urban character, quality of design, integration and links between uses and spaces are important considerations for new developments. Retailing will be considered in this zoning, provided that a sequential test in accordance with the Retail Planning Guidelines 2012 is carried out and the lands are demonstrably the optimum location for the nature and quantum of retail development proposed. The design and layout of any residential development shall be of a high quality. The compatibility of any commercial, business, or retailing use or operations with a residential development shall be taken into account in the layout and configuration of any development on these lands. Consideration may be given to the use of mixed use lands for community or recreational facilities in certain circumstances where such a use or facility would have a wider social and/or community benefit. Generally Permitted Use Bank/Financial Institution, B&B/ Guest House, Bring Banks, Business Enterprise Centre, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Car Park , Casual Trading, Childcare Facility, Cinema, Community Facility, Craft Centre/Shop, Cultural Facility, Digital Innovation Hub/Co-working Space, E-Charging Facility, Hotel/Hostel/Aparthotel, Offices, Park/Playgrounds, Place of Worship, Public House, Public Services, Nursing Home, Recreational/Amenity Open Space, Residential, Residential Institution, Retirement Village, Restaurant, Sheltered Accommodation, Shop, Shop (Convenience) ≤1,500m², Telecommunications Structures, Third Level, Student Accommodation, Tourist Facility, Training Centre, Utilities. Open for Consideration Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Amusement Arcade, Betting Office, Crematorium, Funeral Home/Mortuary, Garden Centre, Health Care Centre, Healthcare Practitioner, Nightclub, Recreational/Sports Facility, Recycling Facility (Civic & Amenity), Service Station, Taxi Office, Traveller Accommodation.
- Chapter 13 – Development Management Guidelines Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 13-73 13.21.14 C2 Port Harbour Area Objective To provide for port related activity and mixed-use development. Guidance This zoning is to provide for the consolidation of port activities in addition to realising new opportunities for development that can maximise the strategic location of the lands in relation to the town centre. This could include high quality commercial, business, office, employment, or residential uses. Generally Permitted Use Port Related Activity. Open for Consideration Business Enterprise Centre, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Car Park, Community Facility, Conference/Event Centre, Cultural Facility, Digital Innovation Hub/Co-working Space, E- Charging Facility, Offices, Residential, Restaurant, Science and Technology Based Enterprise, Telecommunications Structures, Tourist Facility, Training Centre, Utilities, Veterinary Surgery. 13.21.15 C3 Commercial and Business Objective To provide for mixed commercial and business uses. Guidance This zoning will facilitate opportunities for mixed commercial and business uses. Any commercial use shall complement rather than compete with the town centre. Permitted Use B&B/ Guest House, Car Park, Childcare Facility, Hotel/Hostel/Aparthotel, Nursing Home, Offices, Park/Playgrounds, Taxi Office, Third Level Student Accommodation, Training Centre, Vehicle Sales Outlet. Open for Consideration Builders Provider/Yard, Business Enterprise Centre, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Cinema, Community Facility, Cultural Facility, Education Facility (Primary or Second Level), E- Charging Facility, Garden Centre, Health Care Centre, Healthcare Practitioner, Holiday Homes/Caravan Park, Industry Light, Multi Storey Car Park, Nightclub, Public Transport Infrastructure (Rail/Bus), Residential, Telecommunications Structures, Tourist Facility, Traveller Accommodation, Veterinary Surgery.
- Chapter 13 – Development Management Guidelines Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 13-74 13.21.16 D1 Regeneration Objective To facilitate social, economic and physical regeneration and/or rejuvenation of an area or specific lands. Guidance The purpose of the ‘Regeneration' zoning is to encourage and facilitate opportunities for regeneration and place making. The lands or areas are strategically located within settlements and consist of vacant or under-utilised buildings or land with significant potential to stimulate the rejuvenation of an area or neighbourhood. The potential uses of the lands in these zones are specific to the location of each area or piece of land and can include residential, commercial, business, retail, employment, or community uses. The primary objective is to support regeneration, make a positive contribution to urban spaces, and improve quality of life for all. Permitted Use Taking account of the broad potential uses associated with these lands, it was considered more prudent to identify uses as ‘Open for Consideration’. Open for Consideration Bank/Financial Institution, Business Enterprise Centre, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Childcare Facility, Community Facility, Conference/Event Centre, Cultural Facility, Digital Innovation Hub/Co-working Space, Education Facility (Primary or Second Level), Education Facility (Third Level or Training Centre), E-Charging Facility, Health Care Centre, Healthcare Practitioner, High Technology Manufacturing, Home Based Economic Activities, Industry Light, Nursing Home, Offices, Park/Playgrounds, Recreational/Amenity Open Space, Recreational/Sports Facility, Residential, Residential Institution, Retirement Village, Restaurant, Science and Technology Based Enterprise, Service Station, Sheltered Accommodation, Shop, Shop (Convenience) ≥1,500m2, Shop (Convenience) ≤1,500m2, Takeaway/Fast Food Outlet, Telecommunications Structures, Tourist Facility, Traveller Accommodation, Vehicle Servicing/Maintenance Garage, Veterinary Surgery. 13.21.17 E1 General Employment Objective To provide for general enterprise and employment generating activities. Guidance This zoning is the primary location for employment generating activities. It will facilitate the improvement and expansion of existing employment areas and the investment and development of new employment areas. A wide range of uses will be facilitated on these lands including small, indigenous enterprises, general industry, manufacturing, food production, logistics, and warehousing. The compatibility of a particular use or operation will be dependent on the nature of the use/operations and surrounding uses in the area in which the development will be located. This zoning also facilitates opportunities for uses that are deemed permissible under the “Business and Technology” zoning category.
- Chapter 13 – Development Management Guidelines Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 13-75 Generally Permitted Use Builders Provider/Yard, Business Enterprise Centre, Childcare Facility, Digital Innovation Hub/Coworking Space, Education Facility (Third Level or Training Centre), E- Charging Facility, Energy Installation, Food Processing Facility, High Technology Manufacturing, Hotel/Hostel/Aparthotel, Industry Light, Industry General, Logistics, Offices, Park and Ride Facilities, Port Related Uses, Research and Development, Road Transport Depot, Science and Technology Based Enterprise, Utilities, Vehicle Sales Outlet, Wholesale Warehousing/ Cash and Carry, Warehousing (General). Open for Consideration Abattoir, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Car Dismantler/Recovery Yard, Data Centres, Garden Centre, Industry Heavy*, Plant and Tool Hire, Public Services, Recycling Facility (Waste), Service Station, Telecommunications Structures, Vehicle Servicing/Maintenance Garage. *As deemed appropriate to the specific location. 13.21.18 E2 Business and Technology Objective To provide for office, research and development and high technology/high technology manufacturing type employment. Guidance These lands have been identified to attract and facilitate science and technology, research and development, major offices, global services (including financial services), high tech manufacturing based employment in high quality campus style developments. These developments should be designed to the highest architectural and landscaping standards while promoting walking, cycling and public transport accessibility. Support facilities such as canteen, gym or childcare services, which are integrated into the employment unit and are of a nature and scale to serve the needs of employees on the campus, will generally be considered acceptable. In specific circumstances where there is a requirement to provide residential development on site this may be considered where it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority that there is a site specific requirement for the accommodation and the accommodation will be intrinsically linked to the business or industrial operations. Any accommodation will be ancillary to the respective business or industry. Light industry will generally be acceptable in this zoning provided it is not detrimental to the amenity of the area. Generally Permitted Use Digital Innovation Hub/Co-working Space, E- Charging Facility, High Technology Manufacturing, Industry Light, Offices, Research and Development, Science and Technology Based Enterprise, Telecommunications Structures, Utilities. Open for Consideration Business Enterprise Centre, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Childcare Facility, Conference/Event Centre, Data Centres, Food Processing Facility, Hotel/Hostel/Aparthotel, Residential*, Training Centre. *Residential (Ancillary) – Limited residential development ancillary to an existing or proposed business/industrial operation may be considered.
- Chapter 13 – Development Management Guidelines Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 13-76 13.21.19 F1 Research, Education, and Innovation Objective To provide for education, recreation, enterprise and innovation. Guidance Lands in this zone will be reserved to accommodate development and uses associated with primary, secondary and higher education including research and development, science and technology, student/campus accommodation, student support services, enterprise/start-up business units and recreation/sport facilities. Generally Permitted Use Education Facility (Primary or Second Level), Education Facility (Third Level or Training Centre), E-Charging Facility, Research and Development, Science and Technology Based Enterprise, Third Level Student Accommodation. Open for Consideration Bank/Financial Institution, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Childcare Facility, Conference/Event Centre, Digital Innovation Hub/Co-working Space, Recreational/Sports Facility, Restaurant, Utilities. 13.21.20 G1 Community Facilities Objective To provide for and protect civic, religious, community, education, health care and social infrastructure. Guidance This zoning will facilitate the provision of community, educational, health, institutional, and religious facilities and to safeguard their future provision. Permitted Use Allotments, Cemetery, Childcare Facility, Community Facility, Crematorium, Education Facility (Primary or Second Level), Education Facility (Third Level or Training Centre), E- Charging Facility, Health Care Centre, Healthcare Practitioner, Hospital, Nursing Home, Park/Playgrounds, Place of Worship, Recreational/Amenity Open Space, Recreational/Sports Facility, Recycling Facility (Civic & Amenity), Utilities. Open for Consideration Bring Banks, Car Park, Cycleway/Walkway trails, Funeral Home/Mortuary, Residential Institution, Retirement Village, Sheltered Accommodation, Telecommunications Structures, Training Centre.
- Chapter 13 – Development Management Guidelines Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 13-77 13.21.21 G2 Institutional Lands Objective To conserve and protect the setting of institutional buildings. Guidance This zoning consists of large parcels of land where institutional buildings and associated open spaces are located. The buildings generally have community or institutional type uses including schools or hospitals. These lands are generally suitable for community uses whilst limited residential development may be considered. In designing any development, consideration shall be given to the conservation/protection of institutional buildings of merit and the provision of public open space as required to ensure new development does not detract from the architectural setting of the existing structures. Generally Permitted Use Childcare Facility, Community Facility, Cultural Facility, Education Facility (Primary or Second Level), Health Care Centre, Nursing Home, Public Transport Infrastructure (Rail/Bus), Residential. Open for Consideration B&B/ Guest House, Car Park , E- Charging Facility, Healthcare Practitioner, Holiday Homes/Caravan Park, Hotel/Hostel/Aparthotel, Park/Playgrounds, Plant and Tool Hire, Retail Warehouse, Retirement Village, Taxi Office, Telecommunications Structures, Tourist Facility. 13.21.22 H1 Open Space Objective To preserve, provide and improve recreational amenity and open space. Guidance This zoning refers to areas of ‘active’ and ‘passive’ open space. Development that will improve the facilities or quality of the open space, amenity or recreational facilities, or contributes to the enjoyment of the space will be considered. Generally Permitted Use Cycleway/Walkway trails, Park/Playgrounds, Recreational/Amenity Open Space, Recreational/Sports Facility. Open for Consideration Allotments, Bring Banks, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Car Park for recreational purposes, Community Facility, E- Charging Facility, Restaurant, Recycling Facility (Civic & Amenity), Telecommunications Structures, Utilities.
- Chapter 13 – Development Management Guidelines Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 13-78 13.21.23 I1 Tourism and Leisure Objective To provide for and enhance tourism and leisure facilities. Guidance This zoning provides for the use of land for the provision of tourism and leisure facilities and uses. This includes tourist attractions, cultural facilities, tourist amenities, services, and accommodation. Development that contributes to the enjoyment of recreation or leisure activity will also be considered. Generally Permitted Use Agri-Tourism, B&B/ Guest House, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Car Park, Car Park for recreational purposes, Children Play/ Adventure Centre, Conference/Event Centre, Craft Centre/Shop, Cycleway/Walkway trails, Hotel/Hostel/Aparthotel, Recreational/Amenity Open Space, Recreational/Sports Facility, Restaurant, Tourist Facility. Open for Consideration Cultural Facility, E- Charging Facility, Holiday Homes/Caravan Park, Park and Ride Facilities, Public House, Takeaway/Fast Food Outlet, Telecommunications Structures, Utilities. 13.21.24 J1 Transportation Development Hub Objective To support the provision of mixed-use development commensurate with a transportation hub. Guidance This zoning will facilitate the development of a public transport hub and is suitable for other land uses including high-density residential development and retail and office uses. Generally Permitted Use B&B/ Guest House, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Car Park, Childcare Facility, Cinema, Community Facility, Conference/Event Centre, Funeral Home/Mortuary, Healthcare Practitioner, Home Based Economic Activities, Industry Light, Multi Storey Car Park, Nightclub, Nursing Home, Offices, Park/Playgrounds, Park and Ride Facilities, Plant and Tool Hire, Public Transport Infrastructure (Rail/Bus), Recreational/Sports Facility, Retail Warehouse, Research and Development, Retirement Village, Shop (Convenience), Taxi Office, Telecommunications Structures, Training Centre, Veterinary Surgery. Open for Consideration Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Amusement Arcade, Bring Banks, Business Enterprise Centre, Drive thru Restaurant, Garden Centre, Industry General, Recycling Facility (Waste), Residential, Restaurant, Shop ≤200m² Takeaway/Fast Food Outlet, Traveller Accommodation, Utilities, Vehicle Sales Outlet.
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