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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.
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- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES91 3.8 | Networks Designation of individual settlements is not the sole determinant of achieving successful renewal and growth. Across the Region, there are examples of smaller-scale settlements that have a significant role in employment provision to their surrounding communities, often in highly skilled, world-leading innovative sectors. Killorglin in County Kerry for example has twice the ratio of jobs to resident workers than the regional average. Other towns in the Region located near or along interregional corridors and cross-boundary locations share similar economic strengths and specialisms, which combined, provide strategic opportunities to drive the regional economy, contributing to and interacting with the larger centres of growth such as key towns and metropolitan areas. These networks present opportunities for collaborative projects and shared benefits from strategic infrastructure investments, particularly from improved inter-regional connectivity (transport networks and digital communications) perspective. The RSES also recognises the importance of improved intra-regional connectivity between networked settlements - public transport, rail, inter-urban walking and cycling routes, greenways and e-mobility initiatives. Refer to Chapter 6 Connectivity for more information. There are a number of well established networks of settlements in the Region that are strategically driving sub-regional growth and opportunities for further potential networks. Examples include: • Kerry Hub and Knowledge Triangle: Innovation hub and centres of excellence in an established network between Killorglin with Tralee and Killarney interacting with the Atlantic Economic Corridor. The RSES recognises the important economic role of Killorglin in this network and its strong association with Tralee, Killarney and third level institutions. Reference to this network is also included as an example of regional innovation in Chapter 4. • Galway Ennis-Shannon-Limerick Economic Network: a network of Key Towns and Metropolitan Areas sharing assets on the Atlantic Economic Corridor. Reference to this network is also included as an example of regional innovation in Chapter 4. • North Cork Agri-Food Network: a network of Charleville, Fermoy, Mitchelstown with Mallow as the Key Town leveraging significant potential from food and beverage and agri-tech assets. • West Cork Marine Network: a network based on the N71 West Cork to South Kerry Corridor across settlements of Clonakilty as the Key Town with Skibbereen, Bantry, Schull and Castletownbere, leveraging significant marine economy, tourism, food and beverage, digital and other assets with strategic transport connections to the Cork Metropolitan Area. • Cork Ring Network: A network of Mallow Key Town, Bandon, Kinsale, Fermoy, Macroom and Youghal, all with a strong relationship with the Cork Metropolitan Area and with potential for sustainable employment led growth, consolidation and enhancement. • North Kerry/ West Limerick/Shannon Estuary/ Clare: The RSES recognises and supports the economic role and potential of settlements including Listowel, Abbeyfeale Newcastle West (Key Town), Kilrush as economic drivers in a potential North Kerry/West Limerick/Clare network connected with the Shannon Estuary (and Shannon Foynes Port. Their attributes extend to include the Shannon Integrated Framework Plan (SIFP) area and strategic locations identified under the SIFP as a Shannon Estuary Coastal Network. Reference to the SIFP network is also included as an example of our region’s strategic marine and costal assets in Chapter 4. • Limerick- Waterford Transport and Economic network/axis’: This potential network along a strategic east-west axis across the region links the cities of Limerick and Waterford and the Atlantic Economic Corridor and Eastern Corridor. Cooperation and coordination are required across all Local Authorities to develop potential regional synergies through enhanced collaboration between the Waterford and Limerick Shannon MASPs, the Key Town of Clonmel and the towns of Carrickon-Suir, Cahir and Tipperary in South Tipperary. Early initiatives along this axis include the River Suir Blueway. The RSES process has identified the potential for future collaborative actions at local level to realise opportunities. • Waterford-Kilkenny-Carlow-Dublin M9/Rail network: A potential inter-regional network and opportunity for economic collaboration connecting the Waterford Metropolitan Area and Key Towns of Carlow and Kilkenny City on a strategic road and rail corridor linking the region to the Dublin Metropolitan Area and Eastern and Midland Region. This potential network is further referenced as an example of regional innovation in Chapter 4.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES92 As set out in the tailored approach (Table 3.2), Development Plans will progress these initiatives and identify further opportunities for settlement networks at the sub-regional level for sharing assets, specialisms and providing strategic opportunities to drive the regional economy. Sustainable infrastructure investment to support the economic role of settlements in these networks should also be identified through the relevant development plan and local area plan processes. The primary purpose of the RPO supporting inter-urban networks as regional drivers for collaboration and growth is to foster partnerships and collaboration. Collaboration is supported between stakeholders, settlements and strategic infrastructures across local authority boundaries for initiatives that harness the combined potential of strengths and assets in the region and sub region. Development plans are best placed, with the support of this RPO, to provide further specific support and examples of networks. The RSES supports initiatives to better understand and harness the resources and potential of places and spaces in border communities in our Region. The Realising the Potential of Border Communities, Promoting Sustainable and Inclusive Planning and Progress project, involving the International Centre for Local and Regional Development in association with local authorities and community-based development companies, is an example. This initiative aims to realise the potential of border communities and to promote sustainable and inclusive planning and progress. RPO 28 Collaboration/Partnership To support initiatives between local authorities for cross-boundary collaborations and project partnerships that sustainably develop shared assets, revitalise settlements and strengthen rural communities in county boundary locations. RPO 30 Inter-Urban Networks as Regional Drivers of Collaboration and Growth To recognise and support the role of existing and potential inter-urban networks as regional significant drivers of collaboration and growth. The RSES supports the further sustainable development of infrastructure investment and initiatives, through development plans of the following existing and further networks: • Cork, Limerick-Shannon and Waterford Metropolitan Area collaboration • Atlantic Economic Corridor • Eastern Corridor (Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor extending to Rosslare Europort including Gorey-Enniscorthy- Wexford & strong connectivity to New Ross, Waterford/Belview Port)). Examples of other regional and sub -regional drivers for collaboration and growth • Limerick- Waterford Transport and Economic network/axis (strengthened multi-modal connectivity between the Limerick-Shannon and Waterford Metropolitan Areas with sustainable upgrades to the N24 corridor to connect the Atlantic Economic Corridor with the Eastern Corridor and connect port and airport assets) • Waterford-Kilkenny-Carlow-Dublin M9/ Rail network/axis • Cork to Limerick Transport and Economic Network/axis • Cork to Waterford Transport and Economic Network/axis (sustainable upgrades to the N25 corridor) • Kerry Hub and Knowledge Triangle • North Kerry-West Limerick-Shannon Estuary-Clare • Galway-Ennis-Shannon-Limerick (GESL) • North Cork Agri Food Network • West Cork Marine Network • Cork Ring Network RPO 29 Rural Settlement Networks a. To support the concept of rural settlement networks and support the sustainable development of infrastructures to assist collaborative projects and sharing of assets and strengths to drive sustainable population and enterprise growth in subregional areas; b. To recognise the shared critical mass of population, strategic assets and economic potential of inter-urban networks working in collaborative partnerships as regionally significant drivers of growth and supports investment in infrastructure and initiatives to sustainably deliver improved multimodal transport connectivity and highspeed, high-quality digital connectivity between them.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES93 3.9 | Placemaking The growth of compact settlements must be in tandem with social, recreation and cultural development and it should seek to protect and enhance the identity and character of our unique places. Investment in sustainable mobility and enhancing the quality of the public realm will support successful urban living and the achievement of compact growth. The RSES supports National Policy Objectives in relation to the following: • Right Location: prioritise the provision of new homes at locations that can support sustainable development and at an appropriate scale of provision relative to location • Building resilience in housing: support the provision of lifetime adaptable homes that can accommodate the changing needs of a household over time • Sustainable residential densities: increase residential density in settlements, through a range of measures including reductions in vacancy, re-use of existing buildings, infill development schemes, area or sitebased regeneration and increased building heights in appropriate location The RSES recognises the importance of the following: • A participatory approach to local planning - local governance and citizen participation • The creation of socially sustainable communities and an inclusive built environment • An integrated planning approach to ensure that employment, infrastructure, services and housing supply are considered together • Commitment to high design quality and performance-based design standards and criteria • The regeneration and retrofit of existing building stock, including housing, to tackle vacancy and improve energy efficiency The regeneration and retrofit of existing building stock, including housing, to tackle vacancy and improve energy efficiency • Improve and invest in the quality of the public realm for settlements of all scales • The role of both design and delivery of improved public realm and support for mechanisms that are effective in the operation, management, use and stewardship of public space. • Functional relationships between places and the movement of people between places as key to placemaking, emphasising sustainable transport, public realm and integration of multi modal travel chains • The application of sustainable higher densities, taking account of the need variability and flexibility of local circumstances through an evidence-based approach. • Consider the needs of retail to service growing population and compact growth in urban settlements and changes in the sector • Co-ordination across local authority boundaries for joint planning and infrastructure led forward planning initiatives, such as the Carlow and Graiguecullen Joint Spatial Plan Good International Practice: minimum densities for 10-minute city and town neighbourhoods Our urban communities need sufficient densities to sustain important local services, public transport networks and realise 5-10 minute city and town concepts. International experience shows that the critical density at which a large portion of people will change from accessing services at a distance by private car to accessing a large number of local services by foot or bicycle is approximately 10,000- 12,500 people per square kilometre. Such minimum densities and target densities can be set for an urban area along public transport corridors and in central urban areas to achieve consolidation, compact growth and walkable communities. These densities vary across different walking distances to local services and public transport nodes. There is potential for development plans and local area plans to adapt such concepts following the principles outlined in Section 3.9 Placemaking and seek high quality permeability in new developments. RPO 31 Sustainable Place Framework Local authorities, through development plan and local area plan objectives, shall provide for and implement a Sustainable Place Framework to ensure the development of quality places through integrated planning and consistently excellent design. The role of education, learning and health in providing inclusive, dynamic and adaptable urban environments must be included in sustainable place frameworks. The importance of consultation with local communities is supported and recognised.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES94 3.10 | Housing The Government’s plan, Rebuilding Ireland-Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, aims to double the annual level of residential construction to 25,000 homes and deliver 47,000 units of social housing in the period to 2021, while making the best use of the existing housing stock and laying the foundations for a more vibrant and responsive privaterented sector. The five key pillars of the Action Plan are: • Pillar 1 - Address Homelessness • Pillar 2 - Accelerate Social Housing • Pillar 3 - Build More Homes • Pillar 4 - Improve the Rental Sector • Pillar 5 - Utilise Existing Housing Housing will be required to cater for existing and changing population requirements, such as social and affordable housing, student housing, renewal/ upgrade and replacement of existing stock, smaller families, an ageing population, and that adult children are living at home longer, with resultant requirements for additional housing responses. A dysfunctional housing market affects the quality of life for large sections of society and increases the incidence of homelessness. The IBEC report “Better Housing: Improving Affordability and Supply” highlights the inadequate supply of affordable and quality housing as one of the main factors affecting attracting talent to our regions. The mix of housing demand is changing dramatically which will need targeted policy intervention to cater for 1-2 person households and the needs of an aging population. Coupled with this, Ireland has some of the lowest density cities in the developed world and this constrains housing delivery. This requires a better connect between housing policy to delivery and a radical rethink of the planning approach to height and density to bring our cities into line with international norms. There is a need to diversify the housing mix and typologies within our Region using an evidence-based approach at local level. Under the NPF a ‘Housing Need Demand Assessment’ (HNDA) is to be undertaken for each local authority area to correlate and accurately align future housing requirements. The HNDA is: • To be undertaken by local authorities with coordination and assistance from the Regional Assembly, and at a metropolitan scale particularly where inter-county and inter-regional settlement interactions are to be planned for and managed; • To primarily inform housing policies, housing strategies and associated land-use zoning policies as well as assisting in determining where new policy areas or investment programmes are to be developed; • To be supported by the establishment of a coordination and monitoring unit to assist local authorities and the Southern Regional Assembly in the development of the HNDA (DHPLG, Regional Assemblies and the Local Authorities) to develop and coordinate a centralised spatial database for local authority housing data that supports each HNDA. Statutory guidelines will be provided for development plans in relation to HNDA and the gathering of housing data. The RSES supports smart living, integration of smart technologies to future proof our homes and universal design. Refer to Section 3.11 Retrofitting Initiative Priorities, Chapter 5 for Future Proofing and Chapter 7 Quality of Life that includes a specific objective for equal access and universal design. RPO 32 Rebuilding Ireland To support Government policy and targets of the Housing Agency under “Rebuilding Ireland: Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness” and local authority actions that contribute to progress under the key pillars of addressing homelessness, accelerating social housing, building more homes, improving the rental sector and utilizing the existing building stock within our Region.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES95 RPO 33 Housing Need Demand Assessment (HNDA) To support local authorities in the provision of a Housing Need Demand Assessment (HNDA) for the preparation of housing strategies, providing a robust evidence base to assist developing long-term strategic views of housing needs across all tenures and typologies in accordance with statutory guidelines and ensuring phased delivery of services including water, wastewater and transport. 3.11 | Regeneration The RSES seeks a dynamic approach to land use within the footprint of existing settlements. Urban regeneration and infill development must be maximised to achieve the sustainable compact growth of settlements of all scale. This also aims to achieve the minimum targets for new homes within their existing built-up footprints, set by the NPF. Achieving these targets will require proactive land management to ensure land and building resources within existing settlements are used to their full potential. The regeneration and development of urban brownfield and infill sites to achieve higher density populations will need to be a priority for local authority plans, with a focus given to mixed-use developments for vibrant living and working urban centres. These plans will need to seek targeted initiatives and actions that assist achieving compact growth targets at a local level for the refurbishment and upgrading of suitable vacant and underused building stock in our settlements (cities, towns and villages) for housing and other active uses. Preparing sites for regeneration may require addressing legacy issues, such as removing or treating contaminated soil and remediating the ground on site. Development plan Core Strategies should be accompanied by specific objectives setting out the achievement of urban infill/ brownfield development and potential requirements for brownfield site remediation. The RSES recognises that infill and brownfield development is complex. Lower tiered plans will need to meet compact growth targets on an evidence based on availability and deliverability of lands within the existing built up footprints. Lower tiered plans may consider active plan management initiatives which are supported through RSES RPOs including Compact Growth in Metropolitan Areas, Urban Brownfield and Infill Development and the actions of the Land Development Agency. Such examples include • Site assembly progressed by local authorities and the Land Development Agency (LDA) • Site clearance being progressed by LA’s or LDA • Potential incentives such as reduced development contributions for complex infill/brownfield sites Section 3.2 Sustainable Place Framework acknowledges that it may require several RSES/ development plan cycles to achieve compact growth targets and the required level of infrastructure. Proactive approaches by planning authorities to identify key infrastructure requirements for zoned lands in accordance with National Policy Objective 72 a, 72b and 72c are supported.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES96 Regeneration, Brownfield and Infill Development In pursuit of the NPF’s NPO 3a, 3b & 3c, the Development plan Core Strategy’ should be accompanied by specific objectives setting out the achievement of urban infill/ brownfield development. Requirements for brownfield site remediation shall consider: • Seeking initiatives that enable site assembly for regeneration and initiatives that promote regeneration of brownfield lands over greenfield lands across all tiers of urban settlements including smaller towns and rural villages; • Local Authorities through their respective County Development plans and Local Area Plans will set out policies and objectives to support the reuse/refurbishment of existing disused and derelict rural dwellings for residential purposes community or commercial (including social enterprise) and encourage new uses for disused/derelict farm buildings including residential where appropriate, subject to normal planning considerations and ensure that re-use is compatible with environmental and heritage protection; • The establishment of database with site briefs specifically for brownfield sites zoned for development which will be continually renewed and updated as opportunities arise though active land management processes, so that brownfield re-use can be managed and co-ordinated across multiple stakeholders; • Target measures to reduce the extent of vacancy within our region’s existing building stock and seek investment in refurbishment initiatives to bring underused property assets into use in the residential market; • Target measures and support initiatives that promote retrofitting and improving the quality of the existing building stock, especially energy efficiency, green infrastructure, digital infrastructure, smart technologies to future proof our existing buildings and neighbourhoods; • In brownfield developments, the preparation of a Construction & Development Waste Management Plan (C&D WMP) should be prepared in the early stages of project development to facilitate suitable arrangements for the proper and authorised management of wastes; • In accordance with the “Best Practice Guidelines on the Preparation of Waste Management Plans for Construction and Demolition Projects”, published by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG) and any updated guidelines , Development plans shall seek that a C&D WMP shall accompany a planning application for projects which exceed specified threshold limits for both public and private sectors with the key objectives to (i) minimise the amount of waste generated as part of the project, (ii) maximise the amount of material for re-use on site, (iii) maximise the amount of material which is sent off site for reuse, recycling or reprocessing and (iv) assess by product options and (v) minimise the amount of material sent to landfill/export. Waste management plans should also consider potential impacts arising from spreading of invasive species; • Proposals for brownfield regeneration in strategic locations including docklands, should be accompanied by a site risk assessment and a clear waste plan for any wastes arising, including consideration of hazardous or contaminated material. RPO 34 Support for Compact Growth a. Local Authorities, through Development Plan and Local Area Plan policies, shall identify rejuvenation priorities within our region’s settlements which demonstrate achievement of National Strategic Outcome: Compact Growth; b. Development Plans shall set out a transitional minimum requirement to deliver at least half (50%) of all new homes that are targeted in the region’s three Cities and suburbs of Cork, Limerick and Waterford, within their existing built up footprints in accordance with NPF National Policy Objective 3b. This will be evidence based on availability and deliverability of lands within the existing built up footprints; c. Development Plans shall set out a transitional minimum requirement to deliver at least 30% of all new homes that are targeted in settlements other than the cities and suburbs, within their existing built-up footprints in accordance with NPF National Policy Objective 3c. This will be evidence based on availability and deliverability of lands within the existing built up footprints. RPO 35 The Land Development Agency has been established to coordinate and develop key state-owned lands for regeneration and development, and to drive strategic land assembly working with public and private sector land owners to promote the delivery of housing and other development. It is envisaged the agency will have Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) and other legislative powers to allow a more proactive land management role.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES97 RPO 36 Land Development Agency To support the role , collaboration and delivery of actions in the Region through initiatives of the Land Development Agency which include co-ordinating appropriate State lands for regeneration and development, opening up key sites which are not being used effectively for housing delivery; and driving strategic land assembly, working with both public and private sector land owners. The co-ordination and selection of sites should be supported by a quality site selection process that addresses environmental criteria and proposed mitigation measures (see also RPO 1). RPO 38 Retrofitting Initiative Priorities a. Local Authorities, through County Development Plan and Local Area Plan objectives, will identify retrofitting initiative priorities within settlements that grew rapidly without corresponding investment in infrastructure and amenities which demonstrate achievement of National Strategic Outcome: Compact Growth; b. Support initiatives that seek retrofitting infrastructure to existing buildings including smart technologies, energy efficient and micro renewable systems and seek targeted initiatives and actions at a local level for the refurbishment and upgrading of suitable vacant and underused building stock; c. Support initiatives that retrofit environmental amenities to address adverse effects on biodiversity and the environment; d. Support initiatives that address fuel poverty. RPO 37 Active Land Management Local Authorities shall undertake Active Land Management (including use of CPO Powers) of housing land requirements, in order to manage the supply of land for residential development and ensure suitable zoning is in place to achieve compact, smart, sustainable growth targets within existing urban footprints.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES98 A Strong Economy Innovative And Smart 4 4.1 | Introduction The strategy set out in Chapter 2 includes the following economic elements: • Building a competitive, innovative and productive economy • Building an inclusive outward looking international region on the global stage This chapter develops the strategy to secure future economic prosperity and regional parity. It builds on the settlement hierarchy in Chapter 3, our strong settlement hierarchy (including three cities) the existing strong potential and performance of the region, our capacity to adapt to change, and the EU and national policy and agency support framework on enterprise development, skills, innovation and placemaking. Q 11 Q 5
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES99 4.2 | The Economic Strategy The economic vision for the Region is to enable sustainable, competitive, inclusive and resilient growth. This requires the development of a strong and diverse economic base. With immediate challenges such as Brexit, global issues and potential vulnerabilities within Ireland’s enterprise base, it is important that the Region sustains what we have in the immediate term, transforms our enterprise base for longer term resilience while managing potential vulnerabilities. The RSES seeks to achieve this vision through the following economic principles: • Smart Specialisation • Clustering • Placemaking for enterprise development • Knowledge Diffusion, and • Capacity Building. Economic Strategy Region’s Economic Drivers Smart Specialisation Clustering Capacity Building Knowledge Diffusion Placemaking for Enterprise Development Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable regional economy
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES100 Smart Specialisation Smart specialisation, aims to bring together key stakeholders in a geographic area to identify the competitive advantages of a region with the view of developing economic opportunities. It is part of EU cohesion policy. Smart specialisation brings a broad range of stakeholders - local communities, national enterprise bodies, higher education institutions and private enterprises - into the region’s innovation policy process. These stakeholders undertake an Entrepreneurial Discovery Process (EDP) to identify economic opportunities within their geographic area and evaluate how best to utilise these opportunities, particularly in sectors with the best potential. This process brings together collective knowledge from local and national bodies to ensure the most effective distribution of research and innovation funds while moving away from a “one size fits all” development policy. Smart specialisation focuses on boosting productivity, regaining lost competitiveness, increasing export intensity and diversity of markets, taking measures to improve our attractiveness as location for national and foreign investment, and increasing entrepreneurial activity. Smart specialisation requires strengthening enterprise engagement with academic research. This approach can only work if choices are based on real knowledge of local potential and involve a bottom up approach through established structures such as the Regional Enterprise Plans (REPs) and Local Enterprise Community Plans (LECPs). Our enterprise agencies constantly encourage companies to be as innovative and transformative as possible and to expand to other areas of global business and R&D plays a vital role in this process. Whilst Smart Specialisation is primarily concerned with regional competitiveness, it is important to recognise that in order to achieve the ambition of an inclusive, resilient and sustainable region we must ensure citizen wellbeing is the core. Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) is a European Commission crosscutting theme built around the concept that innovation should deliver measurable benefit for society. The EC advocates that the RRI principles are embedded in Smart Specialisation Strategies to facilitate the core RRI objective of ensuring research outcomes are progressively aligned with societal values. RRI promotes an anticipatory, reflective, inclusive and responsive approach to innovation, supported throughout the RSES by recognising the value of engaging citizens and decision-makers with science and innovation to address regional and societal challenges. Good Practice Example: Extremadura, Spain Extremadura, a rural community in Spain, embraced the policy of smart specialisation with a Local Action Group for rural development that created a new governance model based on the participation of government, third level institutes and the local community. Their smart specialisation process identified two important aspects of the regional economy. Firstly, it identified a local competitive advantage - a cheese product called “La Torta del Casar” considered an economic catalyst for the local area. Secondly, it identified a weakness in this product’s production system, a weak capacity of local farmers and shepherds to incorporate knowledge-based innovation in their work. The process supported the Local Action Group to design solutions to this weakness, leading to the creation of the Farmers School and the Shepherding School to provide valuable partners and training sources for farmers and shepherds in the use of information and communications technology and other technological advances in the field. The results so far show promising advances in the areas of reinforced innovation at local level and support for a more rounded perspective on rural development. Good Practice Example: Danish Food Cluster On the back of an already world-leading food and agriculture sector, the Danish Food Cluster was established in 2014 to take advantage of the opportunity to embrace the global food challenge brought about by increasing populations worldwide and the rapid growth in the number of middle-class consumers. Through a managed programme of clustering activities, it is creating a pipeline for new products, technology, business models and talent and finding new solutions to provide value to industry to achieve its ambition of being the number one country for food innovation. The Danish Food Cluster stands out for its culture of collaborative innovation. Primary producers work together to produce the very best raw materials for food production. An example is the Danish Transport Standard, established in 2010, to keep livestock free from disease. Research and innovation is a cornerstone of Denmark’s position as a leading food nation and a vision for world-class innovation has been set for 2030.
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