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Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region
The regional strategy for the Southern Region, including the Cork, Limerick–Shannon and Waterford metropolitan area strategic plans.
Southern Regional Assembly · January 2020 · 382 pages
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- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES41 Cork | MASP Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan M8 N20 N20 N22 N25 N25 N28 N71 N71 M8 N25 Blarney Ballincollig Glanmire Passage West Cobh Carrigaline Carrigtwohill Midleton Metropolitan Towns Cork Metropolitan Area Spatial Plan (MASP) Cork City Boundary (new) Tier 1 Port of Cork Rail Network Strategic Road Network Other Key Roads Example Regeneration Areas Strategic Employment Locations, Mixed Use Employment & Regional Assets Potential for a Cork Harbour Strategic Integrated Framework Plan Initiative Inter Regional Connectivity Midleton to Youghal Greeway / Option of Future Railway Monard SDZ - requiring strategic road and rail infrastructure Light Rail corridor - Ballincollig/City Centre/ Kent Station/Mahon Indicative Light Rail Corridor (subject to planning) City Centre and Docklands 9. 12. 13. 1. 14. 3.2. 11.10. 4. 8. A. B. C. D. 5. 6. 7. A. 1. Example Regeneration Areas a: Blackpool b: North West Regeneration Area c: Tramore Road d: Mahon *(approximate locations for illustrative purposes) Strategic Employment Locations, Mixed Use Employment & Regional Assets 1: Ringaskiddy 2: Little Island 3: Carrigtwohill 4: Cork Science Innovation Park 5:Cork Institute of Technology 6:Cork University Hospital 7:University College Cork 8: Hollyhill 9: Blackpool/Kilbarry 10: Model Farm Road and South Environs 11: Tramore Road 12: Cork Airport 13: Whitegate 14: Marino Point
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES42 Introduction Limerick City is the largest urban centre in Ireland’s Mid-West and the country’s third largest city. Shannon is a significant employment centre with assets such as Shannon International Airport, Shannon Free-Zone and the International Aviation Services Centre (IASC). Limerick City and Shannon are interdependent, with their complementary functions contributing to a combined strength that is a key economic driver for the Region and Ireland. Limerick Regeneration, the amalgamation of Limerick City and County and the Limerick 2030 initiative have all contributed to enhancing Limerick’s growth potential. Shannon has developed into a centre for research and development for autonomous vehicles that complements Shannon’s role as a world leader in aviation. Working together with the City’s third level institutions, Shannon Airport and bodies such as Shannon Development and the Shannon-, Foynes Port Company there is capacity to build on recent successes and add to the ambitious vision for Limerick. Integrated Land-use and Transportation The Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy will be instrumental in the regeneration and transformation of Limerick City and the wider Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area. A key priority is the transformation and regeneration of Limerick City (and associated areas in County Clare), including the development of strategic new residential areas and the provision of the Limerick Northern Distributor Route (LNDR). Housing and Regeneration The MASP highlights the need to increase residential density in Limerick City and Shannon through a range of measures including, reductions in vacancy, re-use of existing buildings, infill and site-based regeneration. Limerick 2030, Limerick Regeneration Framework and placemaking initiatives in Shannon will improve the sense of place and capitalise on the existing strengths and assets of the metropolitan area. Employment and Enterprise Key locations include Shannon Free-Zone, National Technology Park, IDA Raheen Business Park, Limerick’s Dock Road, Annacotty Business Park, Ballysimon and Clondrinagh Industrial Estates with development in progress such in Limerick City Centre (Gardens, Opera, Cleeves) and the opportunity for a South Clare Economic Strategic Development Zone at UL. Investment in the creation of ‘place’, as well as Shannon International Airport and Shannon Foynes Port, are key to realising the potential of the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area to attract and maintain economic activity and talent. Environment The Limerick-Shannon MASP seeks to integrate sustainable economic and social development with the protection and enhancement of the natural environment whilst ensuring our transition to a climate resilient society. Placemaking initiatives, such as investment in public realm, will create a more attractive area to live, visit and invest. Social Infrastructure The Limerick-Shannon MASP supports ongoing collaboration with regional stakeholders to ensure that social infrastructure such as education, health and community facilities are provided and, in particular, to ensure opportunities for social as well as physical regeneration. Limerick-Shannon MASP
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES43 Limerick-Shannon | MASP Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan M7 M7 M18 N18 N69 N69 N20 N21 N24 N24 2. 4. 9. 3. 16. 15. 6. A. B. C. D. 11. 14. 10. 8. 7. 5. 12. 13. A. 1. Rail Network Strategic Road Network Other Key Roads Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Spatial Plan (MASP) Regeneration Areas Strategic Employment Locations, Mixed Use Employment & Regional Assets Tier 1 Shannon-Foynes Port Strategic Integrated Framework Plan for Shannon Estuary Inter Regional Connectivity 7: Mary Immaculate College 8: Limerick College of Art and Design 9: Shannon College of Hotel Management 10: Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) 11: National Technology Park 12: Annacotty Industrial estate Regeneration Areas a: Moyross b: St Mary’s Park c: Ballinacurra Weston d: Southill Strategic Employment Locations, Mixed Use Employment & Regional Assets 13: Ballysimon Industrial estate 14: Raheen 15: Dock Road 16: Clondrinagh Industrial estate 1: Limerick City Centre (Gardens International, Opera Centre, Cleeves site, inter alia) 2: Shannon International Airport 3: Shannon Foynes Port 4: Shannon Free-Zone 5: University Hospital Limerick 6: University of Limerick (UL) Shannon Town Centre City Centre Proposed SDZ *(approximate locations for illustrative purposes)
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES44 Introduction Waterford is the largest urban centre in the South-East and the State’s fifth largest city and is unique in having a network of large and strong urban centres in close proximity. A port city, it has a diverse industrial and commercial base and has the fifth largest employment base in the State. The attributes of the Waterford Metropolitan Area are its people, its history as Ireland’s oldest city, its maritime location and connections, and its function as the main urban centre in the South-East for business, education, healthcare, retail, leisure and wider public services. The vision for the Waterford MASP is to develop a concentric city both north and south of the River Suir (including areas within County Kilkenny). Development of educational resources and a university in Waterford, recognising the City’s people as the heart of its potential, is key to the vision for the Waterford MASP. Integrated Land Use and Transportation The Waterford Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy which follows the RSES will be instrumental in the regeneration and transformation of Waterford. The development of a concentric city including north of the River Suir - the North Quays and other key locations will be supported by integrated transport investment to create an attractive, liveable city, connecting city and suburbs and building north-south linkages. Housing and Regeneration The Waterford MASP identifies key housing locations including city centre regeneration areas, development of the North Quays, development of under-used land and buildings in inner urban areas and new residential development within and adjacent to the existing built-up area. The MASP will require the provision of adequate public and private housing to meet the diverse needs of a growing and changing population. Employment and Enterprise The MASP identifies strategic priorities which have the capacity to bring about transformational change including, development of the Technological University of the South-East (TUSE); development of the North Quays Innovation District as part of a strategy for an expanded and vibrant city centre; improved international connectivity through the port and airport; expanded capacity of University Hospital Waterford (UHW); improved regional connectivity to/from Waterford and sustainable mobility across the metropolitan area; enhanced innovation and enterprise supports and infrastructure. Environment The Waterford MASP seeks to protect and enhance the natural environment and provide for the recreational and amenity needs of an expanding population through a focus on provision of public open space, green infrastructure and access to the River Suir and Waterford Harbour. Social Infrastructure The MASP supports ongoing collaboration with regional stakeholders in education, health and community sectors to advance social and economic development, improve educational opportunity and skills development and to ensure adequate resourcing for University Hospital Waterford and public health services. WATERFORD MASP
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES45 Waterford | MASP Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan 1. M9 N25 N29 N24 N25 City Centre Strategic Employment Locations, Mixed Use Employment & Regional Assets 1. Waterford City Centre 2: University Hospital Waterford 3: Ferrybank District Centre 4. Belview Port Industrial Area 5. Waterford Knowledge campus/ Carriganore Research & Innovation Centre 6. Kilbarry LIHAF location 7. Bilberry (former Waterford Stanley site 8. Gracedieu LIHAF Location 9. St. John’s and St Otteran’s Hospital sites 10. Former Waterford Crystal site 11. IDA Business and Technology Park 1. 2. 6. 7. 8. 9.10. 11. 3. 4. 5. *(approximate locations for illustrative purposes)Waterford Cultural Quarter Waterford Metropolitan Area Spatial Plan (MASP) Tier 2 Port of Waterford Belview Rail Network Strategic Road Network Other Key Roads Waterford North Quays SDZ Strategic Employment Locations, Mixed Use Employment & Regional Assets Potential for a River Suir & Waterford Harbour Strategic Integrated Plan Inter Regional Connectivity WIT/TUSE Main Campus
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES46 3.5 | Key Towns Based on the criteria set out in the NPF, 14 Key Towns are identified that reflect the differing urban structures across the Region, their strategic role and location. They each play a critical role in underpinning the RSES and ensuring a consolidated spread of growth beyond the cities to the sub-regional level. It is envisaged that the Key Towns will be a focus for significant growth (more than 30%). The nature, scale and phasing of this growth will be determined by local authorities depending on a capacity analysis of each town. For some, this will result in significant population growth; for others, the emphasis may be on growth of services and facilities with more limited population growth. Six of the Key Towns have a very significant population scale; Kilkenny City, Ennis, Carlow, Tralee, Wexford and Clonmel. These are major centres for delivery of public services, with large hospitals, third level institutions, courts, local and national government functions as well as economic and business roles and higher order retail functions. These Key Towns are self-sustaining regional drivers and have a comparable structure to the five regional growth centres identified in the NPF. Given their considerable scope for growth, it is envisaged that local authorities should plan for population growth of more than 30% by 2040. The large-scale Key Towns are complemented by a network of a further eight Key Towns; Killarney, Mallow, Nenagh, Thurles, Newcastle West, Clonakilty, Dungarvan and Gorey. They will play a significant role in strengthening the urban structure of the Region. This is based on their strategic location and influence, record of performance and delivery, employment and service functions, potential for employment led growth, subregional interdependencies and scope for collaboration. Based on capacity analysis (including historic growth levels), it is envisaged that local authorities will also plan for significant growth in these Key Towns. Key Towns a. Local Authorities are supported in targeting growth of more than 30% for each Key Town subject to capacity analysis and sustainable criteria under Section 3.3 A Tailored Approach, RPO 2 Local Authority Core Strategies and the sustainable requirements under the following sub sections of RPO 9 Key Towns. The appropriate level of growth is to be determined by the Core Strategy of Development Plans; b. It is an objective to seek investment in holistic infrastructure inclusive of utilities, transportation, social and community, digital infrastructure and smart technologies environmental (including facilitation of climate change mitigation and of biodiversity promotion), climate change adaptation and future proofing infrastructure including flood risk management measures and flood defence schemes, recreational, arts and cultural that will deliver sustainable growth in Key Towns subject to the outcome of the planning process and environmental assessments; c. It is an objective that a Local Transport Plan will be prepared for all the Key Towns, on the basis provided for in RPO Local Transport Plans in Chapter 6; d. To support and promote vibrant, culturally-rich and revitalised Key Towns with enhanced social inclusion, engaged and active voluntary, non-profit and social enterprise sectors, sustainable neighbourhoods and a high level of environmental quality to ensure an excellent quality of life for all; e. To support and promote placemaking in all Key Towns to include public realm regeneration and urban renewal initiatives and public private partnership approaches for town centre regeneration; f. To seek the sustainable development of tourism facilities that enhance diverse tourism roles for Key Towns and seek investment in services to cater for increased population numbers arising from tourism; g. To support learning, education and training initiatives, economic regeneration initiatives and enterprise facilities to address unemployment blackspots; h. To support initiatives which seek to strengthen and develop niche retail and mixed-use services in town centres; i. That any reference to support for all plans, projects, activities and development in the Key Towns should be considered to refer to ‘environmentally sustainable development’ that shall be subject to appropriate feasibility studies, best practice site/route selection (to consider environmental constraints), environmental assessment including EcIA to support development management and where required, the completion of statutory SEA, EIA and AA processes as appropriate; j. That local authorities consider the carrying capacity of SACs/SPAs, as appropriate, to inform the appropriate growth rates for Key Towns; k. To plan increasing population growth in all Key Towns on a phased basis in collaboration with Irish Water, the local authority and other stakeholders to ensure that the assimilative capacity of the receiving environment is not exceeded and that increased wastewater discharges from population growth does not contribute to degradation of water quality and avoids adverse impacts on the integrity of water dependent habitats and species within the Natura 2000 network; l. To give due consideration to the suitability of new and/or existing drinking water sources (e.g. hydromorphological pressures) to meet the increased demands on the water supply and prevent adverse impacts on the integrity of water dependent habitats and species within the Natura 2000 network. The National Water Resources Plan (NWRP) will outline how we move towards a sustainable, secure and reliable public drinking water supply over the next 25 years, whilst safeguarding our environment. RPO 11
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES47 Table 3.3 | Key Towns SPA KEY TOWN Strategic Attributes South-West Tralee Scale, county town, significant zone of influence Killarney Significant sub regional role, key national tourism town. Mallow Significant sub regional role, transport hub. Clonakilty Key sub regional role in network of strong towns, significant employment role with potential enhanced role in combination with other West Cork settlements such as Skibbereen and Bantry as service centres for West Cork within the next county development plan review. Mid-West Ennis Scale, county town, significant zone of influence, synergy with Limerick, Shannon and Galway. Nenagh Significant Employment Location, County Town + Major Synergies with MASP area. Thurles Significant employment potential, regional and inter-regional connectivity. Newcastle West County town, significant employment location, significant synergy with North Kerry towns. South-East Kilkenny Scale, county town, significant zone of influence. Carlow Scale, county town, interregional role. Wexford Scale, county town, significant zone of influence. Clonmel Scale, county town, significant employment location. Dungarvan County town, significant sub regional role and synergy with East Cork. Gorey Strategic location, sub regional role.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES48 Key Town Kilkenny City Kilkenny City is the fourth largest settlement in the Region. It is centrally located within the South-East region with good road and rail links to Dublin and elsewhere. Kilkenny City has a population of 26,512 and 13,738 jobs. The City is internationally renowned as an historic mediaeval city with major tourist attractions, a popular conference location and an important centre for arts and culture, including high profile annual festivals. Kilkenny has a strong industrial and enterprise tradition.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES49 Attributes • Kilkenny’s central location with good road and rail links to Dublin and other key settlements • Strong international connectivity with direct access routes to the Ports of Waterford, Rosslare and Dublin, and airports at Dublin and Waterford • The 8th largest employment centre in the State with strong performance in agri-business, finance and tourism/hospitality • Growing Regional Centre for Higher Education and Research with St. Kieran’s College (part of Maynooth University), the development of the multi-campus Technological University of the South-East (TUSE) • Development of the ‘Medieval Mile’ which brings together public realm improvements from the Castle and Parade through to Irishtown • Track record in urban regeneration and compact growth, including development of a master plan for the Abbey Quarter (former Smithwick’s Brewery site) • Recreational assets of the River Nore walking route and development of other walking and cycling routes around the City • Regional centre for healthcare with St. Luke’s Hospital and Aut Even Hospital serving a wide area of the Region Key Infrastructural Requirements i. Priority transport infrastructure for Kilkenny - enhanced rail services and improved line speeds ii. Improved accessibility to the Port of Waterford and Rosslare Europort by road and rail to serve as a viable alternative to Dublin Port iii. Investment in smarter travel projects in support of the compact ‘10 minute city’ concept iv. Investment to support city centre regeneration, including development of the Abbey Quarter v. Upgrading of the water supply infrastructure and additional investment in wastewater infrastructure to support the economic development and anticipated growth of Kilkenny vi. Continued investment in higher education including development of the multi-campus, TUSE Kilkenny City a. To strengthen the role of Kilkenny City as a self-sustaining regional economic driver with significant zone of influence and Key Town on Dublin – Carlow-Kilkenny Waterford M9 Road/Rail Axis, links to the Eastern Corridor. The RSES seeks to leverage its strategic location and accessibility to the Port of Waterford & Rosslare Europort, Waterford Airport and to build upon its inherent strengths including the finance, technology and creative sectors, skills, innovation and enterprise, tourism, and retail services; b. To strengthen ‘steady state’ investment in existing rail infrastructure and seek investment for improved infrastructure and services to ensure its continued renewal and maintenance to high level in order to provide quality levels of safety, service, accessibility and connectivity including improved frequency and journey times; c. To support development of freight rail services and facilities including rail freight links to the ports; d. To strengthen the Education, Research and Innovation Capacity Kilkenny with ongoing development of St. Kieran’s College and development of the Multi-Campus TUSE; e. To support urban generation through investment in the Abbey Quarter & other initiatives to improve the Public Realm and regenerate underused land in the City and to support implementation of mitigation from Abbey Quarter Masterplan SEA and AA processes; f. To seek investment in sustainable transport measures through a Local Transport Plan including development of Town Bus Services in support of the Compact ‘10-minute city’ concept; g. To support the delivery of the infrastructural requirements identified for Kilkenny City including the delivery of the northern extension of the ring road from the N77 Castlecomer Road to the R693 Freshford Rd as part of the western by-pass for the city from the Castlecomer Road to the Waterford Road identified as an objective and assessed under the Kilkenny City & Environs Development Plan, subject to required feasibility, planning and environmental assessment processes; h. Support for the City as a ‘Hero site’ within the Failte Ireland’s branding of Ireland’s Ancient East. The ‘Medieval Mile’ package which brings together Public Realm improvements linking Kilkenny Castle to St Canice’s Cathedral and other significant attractions in between, such as the Medieval Mile Museum, the new Butler Gallery, the Smithwick’s Experience and Rothe House; i. Support for the Quality of life offer in Kilkenny City which is renowned as evidenced in its population growth which has exceeds the national average over the period 2006 – 2016. RPO 12
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES50 Education Attainment: All Third Level Mode of Travel to Work Kilkenny StateSouthern Region 35.7% 33.4% 30.3% 26,512 POPULATION 3.7% UP State 8.6% Kilkenny 2.9% UPUP Southern Region Population Change 2011 - 2016 Housing Vacancy* *Excluding Holiday Homes StateKilkenny Southern Region 6.5% 9.6% 9.1% 13,738 TOTAL JOBS 1.254 Ratio Jobs to Resident Workers 64.4% 3.9% 26% Private Transport Public Transport Walking & Cycling Kilkenny 70% 7.8% 13.5% Private Transport Public Transport Walking & Cycling Southern Region 62.4% 12.9% 16.6% Private Transport Public Transport Walking & Cycling State
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