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Mayo County Development Plan 2022–2028
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- CHAPTER 6 MOVEMENT & TRANSPORT 118 119 MTP 25 In relation to sections of national roads on the approaches to or exit from urban centres that are subject to a speed limit of 60 kph before a lower 50 kph limit is encountered – otherwise known as transitional zones - provide for a limited level of direct access to facilitate orderly urban development. Any such proposal must, however, be subject to a road safety audit carried out in accordance with the TII requirements and a proliferation of such entrances, which would lead to a diminution in the role of such zones, must be avoided. National Roads Objectives MTO 22 A less restrictive approach to non-residential access to National Roads may apply to development considered to be of National or Strategic Importance. Exceptions are required to be identified for incorporation into the Development Plan and the Council will undertake a survey to identify such sites and agree cases in consultation with the TII where ‘exceptional circumstances’ will apply in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.6 of the DoECLG Guidelines. Such exceptions may also include extensions to existing permitted developments along National Roads. In such cases the existing access may require mitigation measures and upgrading where it is found to be substandard. The Planning Authority will commence the engagement with the TII to agree the case for access off the National Road. One such site has been identified in Ballina: • IDA Site at Quignashee, Ballina (off the N59) and • Additional sites where required and agreed with the TII MTO 23 To ensure that developments which have the potential to generate significant traffic movements, as per the TII traffic and transportation guidelines, will be required to carry out the assessments set out 7.5 of the Development Management (Volume 2). MTO 24 To seek to progress the National Road projects, listed in Table 6.5 subject, to required environmental assessments. MTO 25 To seek to review, in conjunction with TII, a reduction of the maximum speed limit along National Routes, where such routes pass through identified settlements in the Settlement Strategy of this Plan. MTO 26 To protect the study area, route corridor options and thereafter the preferred route corridor selected for the national road schemes being progressed in the Development Plan in accordance with National Development Plan Objectives and to prohibit development that could prejudice their future delivery. MTO 27 To protect the capacity and efficiency of the national road network drainage regimes in the County for national road drainage purposes. 6.4.2.2 Non-National Roads Regional and local roads provide an important economic role and have a valuable social and community function. These roads account for 81% of the country’s roads and are often the sole means of access for local economic activity. Mayo County Council has the responsibility to maintain non- national roads and this maintenance programme is financed from the Council’s own resources and/or supplemented by state grants. Local authorities, as outlined in ‘Investing in our Transport Future – A Strategic Investment Framework (DTTAS, 2015)’, are required to define a ‘strategic road network of national, regional and strategically important local roads’ and identify funding targeted in these areas. There is an increased emphasis nationally on project appraisal requirements which identify and prioritise upgrades that make the most appropriate use of available funding. There are eighteen ‘Strategic Regional Important Roads’ in County Mayo, linking the main settlements to the national routes. These are shown in Table 6.6 below. Non-National Roads Policies MTP 26 To enhance regional accessibility between key settlements in County Mayo and their regions and to safeguard existing and future capital investment through the protection of the capacity, efficiency and safety of Strategically Important Regional Roads (Table 6.6). MTP 27 The Council, in co-operation with the NTA, TII, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and other stakeholders, will continue with the strengthening and improvement of the local road network including links, by-passes and relief roads, with priority given to those serving the Key Towns and interconnection between such settlements, where it can be demonstrated that the development will not have significant adverse effects on the environment or Natura 2000 network. MTP 28 It is a policy of Mayo County Council, in relation to lands adjoining Strategically Important Regional Roads to which to which speed limits greater than 60 km/h apply, to avoid the creation of any additional access points from new development or the generation of increased traffic from existing accesses to Strategically Important Regional Roads, unless it can be demonstrated that the development is required for economic or social reasons and cannot be accessed from a non-Strategically Important Regional Road. MTP 29 To implement the recommendations of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) in relation to urban streets and roads within the 50/60 kph zone. Non-National Roads Objectives MTO 28 To improve and maintain regional and county roads in line with the annual roads programme and allocated budgets. MTO 29 To liaise with the TII and DTTAS regarding the revision of speed limits in the County. MTO 30 To facilitate the continued improvement and upgrading of all roads, should their status be re-graded, under the national roads programme and/or the Council’s Road programme. The Council will seek and support the upgrading of the status of regional roads in the county which perform functions akin to national secondary routes. MTO 31 To promote and facilitate road safety measures throughout the County, including traffic calming, road signage and parking. MTO 32 To seek to progress the non-National Road projects, listed in Table No. 6.5 subject, to required environmental assessments. 118 121120
- CHAPTER 6 MOVEMENT & TRANSPORT 120 121 Road Projects in Co. Mayo National Roads Regional & Local Roads Road Number Project Title Road Number Section N5/N26/N58 N5/N26/N58 Mount Falcon to Swinford, Castlebar East to Bohola Project incorporating the following: • N5 upgrade between Castlebar East & Bohola • N26 upgrade between Mount Falcon & Swinford • N58 upgrade between Foxford and Ballyvary • N26/N58 Bypass of Foxford town R310 – R311 R310 Pontoon Road to the R311 Newport Road N5 N5 Turlough to Westport Killala Inner Relief Road (Phase 2) N17 N17 Knock to Collooney R322 R322 Kilmaine to Foxhall N59 N59 Upgrades • N59 Westport to Mulranny road project • N59/N26 Eastern bypass of Ballina • N5/N59 Southern bypass of Westport R312 Glenisland N60 N60 upgrades: • N60 Bypass of Breaffy Village N60 Manulla Cross • N60 Lagnamuck N60 Heathlawn • N60 Claremorris Inner Relief Road R320 N17/R320 Junction at Lisduff N59/N26 N59/N26 Western bypass of Ballina (N26 Ballina bypass phase 1) Killala Strategic Link N83 N83 Upgrade: N83 Bypass of Ballyhaunis Kiltimagh Strategic Link N84 N84 upgrade: N84 Bypass of Ballinrobe Cong Relief Road Charlestown Strategic Link Table 6.5 Road Projects in Mayo Road Classifications in Co. Mayo National Roads Strategically Important Regional Roads Road Number Road Classification Road Number Section N5 National Primary Road R294 Ballina – Bunnycoonellan N17 National Primary Road R294 Bunnycoonellan – Sligo County Boundary N26 National Primary Road R310 Castlebar – Pontoon – Ballina N58 National Secondary Road R311 Castlebar - Newport N59 National Secondary Road R312 Castlebar – Bellacorrick N60 National Secondary Road R313 Bangor Erris – Belmullet N83 National Secondary Road R314 Ballina – Killala N84 National Secondary Road R319 Mulranny – Achill Sound R321 Ballylahan-Kiltmagh R323 Kiltimagh – Knock – Ballyhaunis R327 R330 Claremorris – Roscommon County Boundary at Cloonfad R330 Westport - Partry R331 Ballinrobe – Claremorris R332 Kilmaine-Galway-County Boundary R334 Ballinrobe – Galway County Boundary R335 Belclare Junction, Westport – Louisburgh R345 The Neale-Cong-Galway County Boundary. R346 Cross to Cong Table 6.6 National and Strategically Important Regional Roads in Co. Mayo 120 123122
- CHAPTER 6 MOVEMENT & TRANSPORT 122 123 6.4.3 Air Transport Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK) is the principal international gateway into the region. IWAK is of major national, regional and local importance and provides international connectivity not only for the promotion of economic development in the county, but also to the economy of the wider region. The connectivity provided by the presence of an airport within the county, significantly broadens the region’s transport network capacity, providing catalytic direct, in-direct and induced economic and social benefits. The SDZ at IWAK came into effect in October 2019 and will help secure the long-term development of the airport as a strategically importance hub for transport, tourism, business and employment in County Mayo and the wider region. The SDZ has the real potential to be a key driver of the AEC in the region, helping to increase its potential to function as a cohesive model for balanced, regional, economic development. Air Transport Policy MTP 30 To support the development of Ireland West Airport Knock as a strategic driver of economic development in the area and as a vital asset in maintaining and enhancing the connectivity of the region. Air Transport Objectives MTO 33 To safeguard public safety in the area around Ireland West Airport Knock by ensuring all development within 15km of Ireland West Airport Knock is subject to safe-guarding restrictions outlined in the Development Guidance document of this Plan. MTO 34 To ensure any development associated with light aircraft/helicopter activity is approximately located in areas that avoid significant adverse effects on the environment, the integrity of the Natura 2000 network and residential amenity. 6.4.4 Piers, Harbours and Landing Places County Mayo has the longest coastline in Ireland (1,168 km). This marine resource has allowed the fishing sector to thrive, is of major importance to tourism and leisure activities, and is a fundamental part of our natural and cultural heritage. The Marine Section of Mayo County Council is responsible for marine infrastructure development, which is an essential component for the development of the aquaculture, commercial fishing, marine leisure and offshore energy industries. The County has strong fishing and aquaculture sectors providing considerable local employment both onshore and offshore for coastal communities. The Council will continue to support the more traditional marine activities, such as fishing, aquaculture and leisure, in terms of investment and infrastructure, in order to build vibrant, sustainable, coastal communities. In order to capitalise on the emerging blue economy sectors, such as offshore energy, the Council will explore the feasibility of the provision of a deep harbour at Kilcummin, with a view to facilitating appropriate offshore energy projects. Mayo’s pier, harbours and landing places must also be assessed for their suitability to accommodate landside infrastructure arising from offshore renewable energy projects. Ports, Harbours and Piers Policy MTP 31 To support the development and improvements of ports, harbours, piers, slipways, associated shore facilities and access, where appropriate, where it can be demonstrated that the development aligns with the marine spatial plan and will not have significant adverse effects on the environment, including the integrity of the Natura 2000 network. Ports, Harbours and Piers Objectives MTO 35 To investigate the feasibility of creating a deep-sea harbour/port at Kilcummin, or other suitable coastal locations along Mayo’s coastal zone, to support offshore renewable energy projects. MTO 36 To seek to facilitate the implementation of the Marine infrastructural projects listed in Table 6.7. Ports, Harbours & Piers Projects Continued development of Westport Quay. Develop safe and efficient connectivity infrastructure between the mainland and our islands in particular Clare Island and Inishturk. Continued development of Ballina Quay. Development of safe and efficient access to the Atlantic via Ballyglass and French port pier. Development of blueway(s) and access to Achill Cliffs, Inishkea Islands and continued development of the marine amenity centred around Blacksod and North Achill. Development of Purteen harbour as a focal point of marine leisure on Achill Island. Continued development of fishing and aquaculture piers in particular Ballyglass, Cloughmore, Porturlin and Roonagh. Continued development of Roonagh, Clare Island, Inishturk, Blacksod and Kilcummin to facilitate arrival of expeditionary cruise ships. The continued development of Killala as a landmark heritage and cultural marine amenity. The maintenance of all our small piers and slipways at least at their current or improved standard with particular regard to safety. The continued maintenance and enhancement of our current array of moorings, buoys and navigational markings. Table 6.7 – Marine Infrastructural Projects 125124
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- 126 127 Chapter 7 Infrastructure 7.1 Strategic Aim The strategic aim of this chapter is to protect, improve and provide water, wastewater, surface water and flood alleviation services throughout the county, and to facilitate the provision of high-quality information communication technology, broadband, telecommunication information and electricity network required to support and enhance the key aims of best place to live, work, visit and invest and facilitate the transition to a low carbon and climate resilient society. Related UN Sustainable Development Goals Related NPF National Strategic Outcomes Related RSES Regional Growth Ambitions CHAPTER 7 INFRASTRUCTURE 126 127126 CHAPTER 7 INFRASTRUCTURE MAYO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 - 2028 129128
- CHAPTER 7 INFRASTRUCTURE 128 129 7.2 Introduction This chapter has been guided by the above strategic aim, sustainable development goals and national strategic objectives to develop and further enhance all forms of infrastructure within County Mayo. It is also informed by Mayo County Council’s Corporate Plan, 2019-2024, and the relevant infrastructural aims contained therein. The chapter has also considered the key legislative and policy documents set out in Appendix III, including the NPF and RSES for the northern and western region. 7.3 National and Regional Position The NPF and RSES acknowledge the importance of sustainably managing our water, waste and other environmental infrastructural resources to secure the environmental and economic well-being of our future. The NPF and RSES also recognise the critical need for investment in infrastructure in order to accommodate the future projected population and economic growth envisaged to 2040. The NPF seeks to promote balanced, regional development throughout Ireland, with enhanced regional accessibility being a co-priority of the framework. This national priority is further underpinned within the RSES, which acknowledges that the provision of prudently managed, critically enabling infrastructure is key to delivering a connected, vibrant, inclusive, resilient and smart region. Growth Ambition 3 (Connected Region) of the RSES also supports the delivery of digital infrastructure such as a highquality ICT network and delivery of the National Broadband Plan assisting in the creation of balanced regional development. 7.4 Mayo Context The sustainable socio-economic growth of the county is dependent on the provision of essential infrastructure to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, reliable service provision. A key principle of this Strategy is to provide planned growth which will direct infrastructural investment where it is most needed. Infrastructural provision retains and attracts economic investment and employment, creates sustainable communities and supports the future development of the county. The Council, in conjunction with other agencies and authorities seek to ensure that development of infrastructural services occurs in tandem with and facilitates physical development, in order to safeguard the continued economic growth of the county and the delivery of residential accommodation for the growing population. One of the key challenges is the ability to address and keep pace with the infrastructural demands of a growing county while safeguarding public health and managing the protection of key environmental resources, all in the context of a changing climate. 7.4.1 Drinking Water and Wastewater Irish Water replaced Local Authorities as the single provider of water and wastewater services in 2014. Irish Water is responsible for the operation of public water and wastewater services nationally, including strategic planning, policy development, service provision, customer service and capital investment planning and delivery. Mayo County Council retains its role in facilitating the provision of adequate water services, in conjunction with Irish Water, at a local level, through Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Mayo County Council will continue to work closely with Irish Water to facilitate the timely provision of water services infrastructure within the county in line with Council’s Core Strategy and Settlement Strategy. Irish Water is responsible for the public water schemes in the county, while Mayo County Council is responsible for the implementation of the Rural Water Programme. This involves regulating, monitoring and administering subsidies for Group Water Schemes and grants to householders for potable private wells. Irish Water is responsible for the collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater, where public wastewater facilities exist in towns and villages. Wastewater treatment (Irish Water assets) is provided through thirty-two wastewater treatment plants within the county. There are two additional treatment plants due for completion over the plan period in Killala (2020) and Newport (2024). There are also two villages in Mayo where Irish Water wastewater treatment plants have been constructed but not commissioned (The Neale & Cross). In unserviced areas and outside the main towns and villages, the main method of sewage disposal is by means of individual septic tanks and proprietary wastewater treatment systems. Mayo County Council is the competent authority for the assessment and approval of individual domestic on-site wastewater treatment systems in the county. Drinking Water Policies INP 1 To liaise and work in conjunction with Irish Water in the delivery of an adequate level of water services infrastructure through the Capital Investment Plan 2017-2021 and Rural Water Programme 2019-2021 and any subsequent plans or programmes, to ensure that a sufficient water supply is available for the settlements set out in the County Settlement Hierarchy. INP 2 To liaise and work in conjunction with Irish Water to promote the sustainable development of water supplies and drainage infrastructure in the county and the region, in accordance with the objectives and recommendations set out in the Irish Water’s Water Services Strategic Plan. INP 3 To liaise with Irish Water to develop and implement Water Safety Plans to protect sources of public water supply and their contributing catchment. Drinking Water Objectives INO 1 To implement the Rural Water Programme 2019-2021 and any subsequent plans. INO 2 To provide guidance and advice regarding the protection of water supply to private wells with the overall responsibility for protection remaining with the householder. INO 3 To ensure that any new development connects to a public water supply or Group Water Scheme, where available. Connections to wells for individual housing units in unserviced rural areas will only be considered where there is no public water main or Group Water Scheme serving the site and where it can be demonstrated that connection to the proposed well will not have significant adverse effects on water quality or water quantity in the area and can provide a potable water supply in accordance with EU Drinking Water standards. INO 4 To advance key Capital Projects as outlined in the 5-year Capital Programme. INO 5 To support and facilitate key upgrades to the Achill water supply and the provision of drinking water in the Murrisk area. INO 6 To support and facilitate upgrades to the water schemes listed in Table 7.1 below. 131130
- CHAPTER 7 INFRASTRUCTURE 131 Wastewater Policies INP 4 To liaise and work in conjunction with Irish Water in the delivery of an adequate level of wastewater services infrastructure to ensure that sufficient wastewater infrastructure/ capacity is available for the settlements set out in the County Settlement Hierarchy, including supporting and facilitating the identified wastewater projects listed in Table 7.1 below. INP 5 To collaborate with Irish Water in contributing towards compliance with the relevant provisions of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations 2001 and 2004 and the Wastewater Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007 as amended. INP 6 To encourage and support a changeover from septic tanks/private wastewater treatment plants to public collection networks wherever feasible, subject to connection agreements with Irish Water and to ensure that any future development connects to the public wastewater infrastructure where it is available. Wastewater Objectives INO 7 To require development in serviced areas to connect to the public foul sewer network, where available. INO 8 To require development in unsewered areas which includes a septic tank/proprietary effluent treatment unit and percolation area to be rigorously assessed in accordance with the accepted EPA Code of Practice Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems Serving Single Houses or the EPA Wastewater Treatment Manuals Treatment Systems for Small Communities, Business, Leisure Centres and Hotels, taking into account the cumulative effects of existing and proposed developments in the area. INO 9 To actively endeavour to upgrade capacity in settlements that have an identified capacity shortfall, such as Hollymount, Louisburgh, Ballindine and Doogort, through Irish Water’s Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme or any superseding programmes. Water Services Foxford and Charlestown Sewerage Scheme Killala Sewerage Scheme Newport Sewerage Scheme Claremorris Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Ballyhaunis Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme: Srah-Westport Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme: Kiltimagh. East Mayo Regional Water Supply Scheme serving Charlestown, Swinford, Ireland West Airport Knock, Foxford & Kilkelly Ballina Regional Water Supply Scheme (Storage/Mains) Ireland West Airport Knock Treatment Plant Upgrade and Sewerage Scheme Table 7.1 Water Services Projects 7.4.2 Waste Management Waste management involves measures to protect the environment and human health by preventing or reducing adverse impacts of the generation and management of waste. Waste management is regulated by national and European legislation, with policy and enforcement operated between the Department of the Environment, Climate Action and Communications, the EPA and Local Government. Mayo is located within the Connacht-Ulster Waste Management Region, governed by the Waste Management Plan 2015 – 2021. Mayo County Council is the regional lead authority, acting on behalf of the other authorities with responsibility for the successful implementation of the plan. Mayo County Council provides two civic amenity centres (Recycling Centres) at Derrinumera and Rathroeen. The civic amenity centres provide householders with the opportunity to dispose or recycle bulky items of waste, items of household hazardous waste, green garden waste as well as householder landfill and recyclable waste. Mayo County Council provide bring banks for householder bottles and jars throughout the county. The household and commercial waste collection service in County Mayo is provided by private sector operators, while Mayo County Council provides litter bins in towns and villages, parks and areas frequented by the public. The Council also provides a team of litter wardens and waste enforcement officers to ensure waste legislation is complied with and prosecutes those in breach of waste law. 7.4.2.1 Circular Economy The concept of the Circular Economy is to minimise waste going to landfill and maximise waste as a resource. This means that prevention, preparation for reuse, recycling and recovery are prioritised in that order, over the disposal of waste. A recycling rate of 65% by 2030 has been proposed by the 130 133132
- CHAPTER 7 INFRASTRUCTURE 133 European Commission for the Circular Economy Package. The Council will support circular economy principles, prioritising prevention, reuse, recycling and recovery over the disposal of waste. Mayo County Council also provides an educational and awareness role among various groups and supports the Green Schools Programme to promote Environmental Education from a young age. Figure 7.1 Circular Economy Process (Source: Dept. of Communications, Climate Action & Environment) Waste Management Policies INP 7 To support the Implementation of the Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management Plan 2015-2021(as amended) or replacement plan with particular emphasis on reuse, recycling and disposal of residual waste in the most appropriate manner where it can be demonstrated that the development will not have significant adverse effects on the environment, the integrity of the Natura 2000 network, traffic safety, residential or visual amenity. INP 8 To promote the sustainable management of waste generation and investment in different types of waste treatment and support a healthy environment, economy and society. Waste Management Objectives INO 10 Promote prioritising prevention, reuse, recycling and recovery, and to sustainably manage residual waste. New developments shall take account of the provisions of the Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management Plan 2015-2021(as amended) and observe those elements of it that relate to waste prevention and minimisation, waste recycling facilities and the capacity for source segregation. INO 11 To provide and support the provision of bring banks or other appropriate recycling facilities throughout the county INO 12 To continue to expand environmental awareness initiatives designed to create increased public awareness of waste prevention, minimisation, reuse and resource efficiency. INO 13 To encourage community/voluntary groups to establish additional waste services or facilities (e.g. small-scale facilities for recycling, reuse, repair) in their area and assist them to develop a strategy to provide such facilities for and with members of their community. INO 14 To continue to support with local and Tidy Towns initiatives in the maintenance and conservation of our local urban and rural communities throughout the county. INO 15 To seek the effective engagement of local communities in the county to promote their role in recycling waste and tackling the problem of illegal dumping within the county through liaison with the Environmental Awareness Officer. 7.4.3 Surface Water and Flood Risk Management 7.4.3.1 Surface Water Management Mayo County Council is responsible for surface water drainage. The Service Level Agreement between Irish Water and the local authorities requires both parties to act in good faith to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in respect of surface water drainage and flood management. A MoU has been agreed in principle between Irish Water and Mayo County Council and will be ratified over the plan period. All new development in the county must account for how surface water runoff will be appropriately managed. Mayo County Council advocates surface water management through Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS). SuDs is widely recognised as a green infrastructure-based approach to drainage and storm water management. It aims to mimic the natural drainage of a site, to minimise the effect of a development on flooding and pollution of waterways, through various engineering solutions, including using porous surface treatments, ponds, swales, filter drains or other installations. The use of SuDS design will be important to help increase climate resilience. SuDS can provide areas where the natural processes of rainwater interception, storage and infiltration can take place within the built environment, offering a more sustainable approach to the management of urban storm water runoff from impermeable surfaces than the conventional underground pipe and storage-based solutions. 132 135134
- CHAPTER 7 INFRASTRUCTURE 134 135 7.4.3.2 Flood Risk Management Flooding is the most evident source of climate related impact and loss around the county. Over the past number of years, there have been significant instances where flooding has occurred in areas of the county causing damage to homes and businesses, particularly in the towns of Ballina, Béal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet), Crossmolina, Foxford and Louisburgh and Westport. The Islands off County Mayo have also been impacted by sea surges and coastal storms. In relation to the effective management flooding, the Water Framework Directive advocates a shift away from site specific hard engineering solutions to address flooding and a move towards a more sustainable and holistic approach flood management at the catchment scale. The capacity to adapt to greater extremes in hydrological conditions will depend on the ability to apply integrated decision making, together with technology and systems that are appropriate and sustainable. It is of critical importance to protect floodplains, wetlands and coastal areas. These areas holding excess water until it can be released slowly back into a riverine system or the sea, or seep into the ground as a storm or tidal surge subsides. Vulnerable floodplains, wetlands and coastal areas should, therefore, be identified and preserved to the maximum extent possible, in both urban and rural areas, as “Green Infrastructure”. Flood risk is generally accepted to be a combination of the likelihood (or probability) of flooding and the potential consequences arising. Flood risk can be expressed in terms of the following relationship: Flood Risk = Probability of Flooding x Consequences of Flooding The assessment of flood risk requires an understanding of the sources, the flow path of floodwater and the people and property that can be affected. The source - pathway - receptor model, shown in the figure below which illustrates this and is a widely used environmental model to assess and inform the management of risk. Fig No 7.2 The source-pathway-receptor model (Source: The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities) Principal sources of flooding are rainfall or higher than normal sea levels while the most common pathways are rivers, drains, sewers, overland flow and their defence assets. Receptors can include people, their property and the environment. All three elements must be present for flood risk to arise. The planning process is primarily concerned with the location of receptors, taking appropriate account of potential sources and pathways that might put those receptors at risk. Flooding Policy Context The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines (DoEHLG/OPW 2009, referred to as the Planning Guidelines) and PL2/2014 describe good flood risk practice in planning and development management. Planning authorities are directed to have regard to the flood guidelines in the preparation of development plans and in the preparation of local area plans and for development management purposes. The guidelines recommend a sequential approach to spatial planning, promoting avoidance rather than justification and subsequent mitigation of risk. A Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) has been prepared for the Plan, in accordance with ‘The Planning System and Flood Risk Management, Guidelines for Planning Authorities’, to assess flood risk within the Plan area. The SFRA forms part of this Plan as a separate document (Volume 5). Mayo County Council works in close cooperation with the OPW in delivering both the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme and flood relief schemes, with a flood relief scheme currently being progressed for Crossmolina. The CFRAM Management Plans published in 2018, set out the long-term strategies and measures required to manage risk in these areas. The mapping and the proposed flood management strategy will be incorporated under the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment that informs the County Development Plan. CFRAMS mapping is available for the settlements of Ballina, Ballyhaunis, Crossmolina, Charlestown, Foxford, Louisburgh, Newport, Swinford and Westport. A major function performed by floodplains, wetlands and coastal areas is to hold excess water until it can be released slowly back into a riverine system or the sea, or seep into the ground as a storm or tidal surge subsides. Vulnerable floodplains, wetlands and coastal areas should, therefore, be identified and preserved to the maximum extent possible, in both urban and rural areas, as “Green Infrastructure”. Zoning of land for this purpose enhances opportunities for the creation of habitats, which promotes and protects flora and fauna and thus increase diversity. Surface Water Policies INP 9 To liaise and work in conjunction with Irish Water in the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for surface water drainage and flood management, including the separation of foul and surface water drainage networks where feasible and undertake drainage network upgrades to help remove surface water misconnection and infiltration. INP 10 To support, in conjunction with Irish Water, the improvement of storm water infrastructure to increase the use of sustainable drainage and reduce the risk of flooding in urban environments. INP 11 To support Irish Water in the development and implementation of the National Water Resources Plan for Ireland’s public water supplies which seeks to address issues around the availability of water. INP 12 To promote water conservation and demand management measures among all water users, and to support Irish Water in implementing water conservation measures such as leakage reduction and network improvements, including innovative solutions in specific situations. INP 13 To support Irish Water in the promotion of effective management of trade discharges to sewers in order to maximise the capacity of existing sewer networks and minimise detrimental impacts on sewage treatment works. 137136
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