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Roscommon County Development Plan 2022–2028
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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- INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: ITC 7.12 Provide a safe and modern road network throughout the county, having regard to national and regional policies and guidelines as well as liaising with national agencies. ITC 7.13 Support and provide for improvements to the national road network, including reserving corridors for proposed routes, free of development, so as not to compromise future road scheme. ITC 7.14 Maintain and protect the safety, capacity and efficiency of national roads and associated junctions in accordance with the Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities (DECLG, 2012). ITC 7.15 Protect the national road network from inappropriate new access points and the intensification of existing accesses onto or adjacent to National Roads in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.5 of Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities (DECLG,2012) in order to maintain traffic capacity, minimise traffic hazard and protect and maximise public investment in such roads. ITC 7.16 Require all applications for significant development proposals to be accompanied by a Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) and Road Safety Audit (RSA), carried out by suitably competent persons, in accordance with the TII’s Traffic and Transport Assessment Guidelines. ITC 7.17 Limited direct access onto national roads may be permitted in transitional zones approaching or exiting towns and villages i.e. between the 60kmh and 50kmh speed limits only, in order to facilitate orderly urban development. Any such proposal will be subject to a Road Safety Audit. A proliferation of such entrances will not be permitted. ITC 7.18 New accesses onto Regional roads will not be permitted where access to a lower category road is available. ITC 7.19 Seek to implement the Road Improvement Schemes indicated in Table 7.2. ITC 7.20 Encourage the development of service and link roads within towns and village areas to open up lands within settlements and reduce the necessity for ribbon development. ITC 7.21 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. 9191Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport and Communications
- 7.5 Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles (EV) refer to both Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). The Council will continue to support and facilitate the development of infrastructure to increase the usage of electric vehicles by the inclusion of dedicated fully functional EV charging points. Please also refer to Section 8.5.5 of Chapter 8 (Climate Action, Energy and Environment) for further content relating to this subject. INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: ITC 7.22 Facilitate the provision of electricity charging infrastructure for electric vehicles both on street and in new developments, in accordance with car parking standards prescribed in Chapter 12 (Development Management Standards). ITC 7.23 Liaise and collaborate with relevant agencies to support the growth of EVs, with support facilities and infrastructure through a roll-out of additional electric charging infrastructure at appropriate locations. ITC 7.24 Support the prioritisation of parking for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in town centre locations. 92Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I92 Chapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport and Communications
- 7.6 Cycling and Walking Cycling and walking present real opportunities to reduce the use of the private car and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as contributing to healthy and more active lifestyles. 25 Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, together with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government 2019 26 National Transport Authority, 2013. 27 National Transport Authority, 2011. Through the implementation of the Design Manual of Urban Roads and Streets,25 the Permeability Best Practice Guidelines26 and the National Cycle Manual,27 there are opportunities to make walking and cycling more attractive. Pedestrian and cycle facilities will be most successful where they form a coherent network, place an emphasis on safety, directly serve the main areas where people wish to travel. The Council will encourage and support the delivery of a high quality, permeable and attractive pedestrian and cycling network that allows for multiple direct connections between key destinations. INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: ITC 7.25 Promote walking and cycling as efficient, healthy and environmentally friendly modes of transport by securing the development of a network of direct, comfortable, convenient and safe cycle routes and footpaths, particularly in urban areas and in the vicinity of schools. ITC 7.26 Identify and implement a strategic, coherent and high-quality cycling and walking network across the county that is integrated with public transport and interconnected with cultural, recreational, retail, educational and employment destinations and attractions. ITC 7.27 Design pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in accordance with the principles, approaches and standards set out in the National Cycle Manual, the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets, the TII publication ‘The Treatment of Transition Zones to Towns and Villages on National Roads’ and any subsequent revisions with a focus on a high level of service and encourage a modal shift from the private car to cycling and walking. ITC 7.28 Improve the streetscape environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and people with special mobility needs by providing facilities to enhance safety and convenience, including separation for pedestrian infrastructure from vehicular traffic. ITC 7.29 Provide for safer routes to schools within the county and promote walking and cycling as suitable modes of transport as part of the Green Schools Programme and other local traffic management improvements. ITC 7.30 To support the retrospective provision of walking and cycling infrastructure in existing settlements, where feasible, to achieve growth in sustainable mobility and strengthen and improve the walking and cycling network. 9393Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport and Communications
- 7.7 Modal Share and Sustainable Transport It is important to identify current mode share in order to plan for the future. Fig 7.1 sets out the modal share for Co. Roscommon based on Census 2016 data. The data identifies a high dependency on the private car as a mode of choice. Figure 7.1 Modal Share in Co. Roscommon 2,824 290 3,215 244 40 17,929 9,322 2,525 325 1,790 1,532 On foot Bicycle Bus, minibus or coach Train Motorcycle or scooter Car (driver) Car (passenger) Van Other (incl. lorry) Work from home Not stated A key aim of Smarter Travel is to ensure that walking and cycling become the mode of choice for local trips. This not only supports active health initiatives and healthy communities, but also encourages the transition to sustainable modes of travel. Although the existing countywide modal share is heavily reliant on the private car for commuter/ school journeys, there is an opportunity to achieve a modal shift to sustainable transport within the county’s compact urban settlements. The Council will work with the National Transport Authority through the preparation of Local Transport Plans (LTPs) and Active Travel Plans in identifying potential targets for a shift to sustainable modes of transport. LTPs are to be prepared based on the Area Based Transport Assessment guidance produced by the National Transport Authority and Transport Inf rastructure Ireland for Roscommon town, Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle as part of the Local Area Plan process. The LTPs will be identify opportunities for each settlement in terms of public transport infrastructure and services, cycle investment, improvements to the pedestrian environment, EV inf rastructure and road enhancements. As part of LTP preparation, the ‘10 Minute Town’ concept will be incorporated as a key tool to support permeability, accessibility, active travel and public transport. The policies, objectives and measures which emerge from the LTPs will be incorporated into the relevant LAPs for each Town. The Council will also prepare Active Travel Plans for the each of the other towns, over the lifetime of the Plan. INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS POLICY OBJECTIVES: It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: ITC 7.31 Prepare Local Transport Area Plans for Roscommon town, Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle based on the Area Based Transport Assessment guidance of the National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland. ITC 7.32 Prepare Active Travel Plans for the towns of Ballaghaderreen, Castlerea, Elphin and Strokestown over the lifetime of the Plan. ITC 7.33 Re-examine the modal share data following the completion of Census 2022 and identify targets to achieve a modal shift to sustainable transport on foot of this. 94Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I94 Chapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport and Communications
- 7.8 Water Services In 2014, public water and wastewater functions were transferred from Local Authorities to Irish Water. Roscommon County Council now acts as an agent of Irish Water to deliver public water and wastewater services under a Service Level Agreement (SLA). Irish Water is responsible for the provision of public water supply, wastewater collection and treatment services. The sustainable growth of the county is dependent on the provision of services and infrastructure. A plan led approach, in accordance with the Core Strategy and Settlement Strategy set out in Chapter 2, is required for the delivery of such services in order to ensure there is adequate capacity to support the future development of the County. Potential challenges to the future provision of services include the effects of climate change such as flooding or periods of drought which would have impacts on drinking water, water quality, foul drainage and wastewater. Roscommon County Council will continue to work closely with Irish Water to inform and influence the timely provision of infrastructure within the County in line with the Core Strategy. WATER SUPPLY In terms of water supply, an adequate, potable and clean supply of water is essential. Irish Water is responsible for providing and maintaining adequate public water supply infrastructure. There are also a number of group schemes operating in the county. Public group water schemes manage their own networks but are supplied with treated water by Irish Water. Private group schemes manage their own networks but in addition have their own private source that they are responsible for managing. In areas that are unserviced by either a public water supply or a group water scheme, water supply comprises mainly of wells for single dwellings. In the interest of safeguarding public health, the Council will restrict the boring of private wells in areas where a public water supply is available. In general, there is suff icient water supply treatment capacity in the county to meet the needs of the target population identif ied in the Core Strategy. The public water supply in Roscommon is split into nine water resource zones (WRZs). Monksland is supplied by South Roscommon WRZ while Roscommon town and Cortober are supplied by Roscommon Central WSS and Boyle Regional WRZ respectively. The recently adopted National Water Resources Framework Plan will provide a f ramework for developing new water supply assets to improve the reliability, sustainability and resilience of the water supply over future investment cycles. A water resources plan for the north-west region is being prepared which will identify plan-level approaches to address identif ied needs in a sustainable manner. 9595Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport and Communications
- INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: ITC 7.34 Support Irish Water in the implementation of their capital investment programme to ensure the timely delivery of water and waste-water infrastructure for the county. ITC 7.35 Collaborate with Irish Water in relation to the preparation of their Investment Plans in order to accommodate the target population and employment potential of the county in accordance with the statutory obligations set out in EU and national policy and in line with the Core Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy set out in this Plan. ITC 7.36 Protect both ground and surface water resources including taking account of the impacts of climate change, support the implementation of the Rural Water Programme and to support Irish Water in the development and implementation of Drinking Water Safety Plans and the National Water Resources Plan ITC 7.37 Ensure the efficient and sustainable use and development of water resources and water services infrastructure, in order to manage and conserve water resources in a manner that supports a healthy society, economic development requirements and a cleaner environment. ITC 7.38 Work with all stakeholders to promote water conservation and sustainable water usage. ITC 7.39 Ensure that new development proposals connect into the existing public water mains, where available. These will be subject to a connection agreement with Irish Water. 96Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I96 Chapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport and Communications
- WASTEWATER The provision of well-maintained, quality wastewater treatment infrastructure is essential to facilitate sustainable development in the county in line with the Core Strategy. Irish Water has responsibility for the provision and management of wastewater facilities serving sewered towns and villages. Appendix 4 details the capacity of public wastewater treatment facilities in the serviced settlements and villages in the county. Outside of the larger towns and villages most developments in County Roscommon are treated by individual proprietary wastewater treatment plants and septic tanks. Developments in these unserviced areas must demonstrate that the onsite wastewater treatment system can safely and adequately dispose of effluent in accordance with the relevant EPA Code of Practice. INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: ITC 7.40 Ensure that all new developments connect to the public wastewater infrastructure, where available, and to encourage existing developments that are in close proximity to a public sewer to connect to that sewer. These will be subject to a connection agreement with Irish Water. ITC 7.41 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. ITC 7.42 Ensure that adequate storm water infrastructure is provided in order to accommodate planned levels of growth in the county and to ensure that appropriate flood management measures are implemented to protect property and infrastructure. ITC 7.43 Require all new development to provide a separate foul and surface water drainage system and to incorporate sustainable urban drainage systems where appropriate in new development and the public realm. ITC 7.44 Prohibit the discharge of additional surface water to combined (foul and surface water) sewers in order to maximise the capacity of existing collection systems for foul water. ITC 7.45 Support the servicing of rural villages to provide an alternative (serviced sites) to one-off housing in the countryside. ITC 7.46 Ensure that private wastewater treatment plants, where permitted, are operated in compliance with EPA’s Code of Practice Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems Serving Single Houses (PE. ≤10) (2009), as may be amended. 9797Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport and Communications
- 7.9 Surface Water Drainage Surface water run-off is the water flow which occurs when soil is soaked to full capacity and the excess water from rain or other sources flows over the land. It also occurs as rainwater run-off from impervious surfaces such as roads, car parks and roofs and other non-porous surfaces. The Council will require that surface water be disposed of on site (where possible), and the on-site drainage infrastructure will subsequently regulate the rate of discharge to established water bodies. Developers will also be required, in all cases to provide separate surface water and foul water drainage systems. For new developments, Roscommon County Council will require that all developments incorporate Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) as part of the development proposals. SuDS are effective technologies which aim to reduce flood risk, improve water quality and enhance biodiversity and amenity. New developments should also minimise the areas of impermeable surfaces such as road, parking and patio surfaces and porous surface materials (e.g. permeable paving) should be utilised where practicable. In the case of one-off dwellings in rural areas that are not serviced by a storm sewer network, and where the site is judged by the planning authority to have suff icient capacity to accommodate additional loading, surface water must be disposed of within the curtilage of the site through the use of appropriately sized soakpits. In the case of driveways, drainage measures shall be provided to a detail acceptable to the planning authority so as to avoid run-off from the site to the adjoining public road. INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: ITC 7.47 Support the improvement of storm water infrastructure to improve sustainable drainage and reduce the risk of flooding in urban environments. ITC 7.48 Ensure new development is adequately serviced with surface water drainage infrastructure which meets the requirements of the Water Framework Directive, associated River Basin Management Plans and CFRAM Management Plans. Furthermore, the Council will undertake its obligations under the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2017. ITC 7.49 Ensure that developments in urban areas, both within developments and within the public realm, seek to minimise and limit the extent of hard surfacing and paving and require the use of sustainable drainage techniques for new development or for extensions to existing developments, in order to reduce the potential impact of existing and predicted flooding Risks. ITC 7.50 Require the provision of separate foul and surface water drainage systems. 98Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I98 Chapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport and Communications
- 7.10 Flood Risk A Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) has been prepared to inform this Draft Plan. 28 Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Office of Public Works, 2009 SFRA is an assessment of flood risk and includes mapped boundaries for Flood Risk Zones, taking into account factors including local knowledge, site walkovers and flood risk indicators. SFRA is required under The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities28 and associated Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government Circular PL2/2014. The core recommendation of the SFRA is to avoid, reduce and/or mitigate the risk of flooding within the flood risk areas indicated. All SFRA recommendations have been integrated into this Plan. Certain lands within the county have the potential to be vulnerable to flooding and this vulnerability could be exacerbated by changes in both the occurrence of severe rainfall events and associated flooding. Site-specific Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) are required for all planning applications in areas at risk of flooding and should quantify the risks, the effects of selected mitigation and the management of any residual risks. The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme has led to the publication of CRFAM Management Plans which set out the long term strategies and measures required to manage risk in these areas. Climate change is a key consideration under the CFRAM, all flood relief schemes and the Planning Guidelines. The SFRA defines the approach to the assessment of climate change impacts. The issue of flooding and the actions required to protect against it is of relevance across many topic areas in this Plan. This Section should be read in conjunction with the following: g Chapter 4 (Towns and Villages), Section 4.12 in which the concept of Constrained Land Use Zoning is discussed; g Chapter 8 (Climate Action, Energy and Environment) in which flooding is discussed extensively in the context of climate change and climate action; g Chapter 12 (Development Management Standards), with Section 12.14 focusing on Flood Risk Protection; and g Appendix 3, containing Advice for Development within Constrained Land Use Zones. 9999Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport and Communications
- INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: ITC 7.51 Have regard to the EU Flood Risk Directive, the Flood Risk Regulations (S.I. No. 122 of 2010) and the Guidelines for Planning Authorities on the Planning System and Flood Risk Management and Circular PL2/2014, through the use of the sequential approach and application of the Justification Tests in Development Management. ITC 7.52 Ensure that a flood risk assessment is carried out for development proposals impacting on flood risk areas, in accordance with the Guidelines for Planning Authorities on the Planning System and Flood Risk Management. This assessment shall be appropriate to the scale and nature of risk to the potential development. ITC 7.53 Protect and enhance the county’s turloughs, lake/river floodplains and wetlands as strategically important green infrastructure which provides space for storage and conveyance of floodwater and enables flood risk to be more effectively managed, subject to normal planning and environmental criteria. ITC 7.54 Ensure that where flood risk management works take place that the natural and cultural heritage, rivers, streams and watercourses are protected and enhanced. ITC 7.55 Support the implementation of recommendations in the CFRAM Programme to ensure that flood risk management policies and infrastructure are progressively implemented. ITC 7.56 Ensure each flood risk management activity is examined to determine actions required to embed and provide for effective climate change adaptation as set out in the OPW Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan for Flood Risk Management applicable at the time. 100Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I100 Chapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport and Communications
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