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South Dublin County Development Plan 2022–2028 – Written Statement
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028178Green Infrastructure (GI) 4.4 Climate Action Audit Climate Action Audit Source of Green House Gases (GHGs) Measures to Address Climate Impacts All development will have an impact on the environment and climate of the County. This chapter supports the role of GI in achieving EU, national and regional policy objectives on climate action and its role in achieving quality placemaking, sustainable development and long-term quality linkages for biodiversity and people across the County and region. It proposes the idea that any development small or large can contribute to and support the GI and ecosystem services of the County bringing a multitude of benefits. Policies and objectives contained in this chapter include: à Overarching policy to protect, enhance and further develop a multifunctional GI network, using an ecosystem services approach; à Setting out of five themed policy areas reflecting the broad range of ecosystem services and benefits. These themes are mutually supporting, with specific policies helping to contribute to a stronger and more resilient county-wide GI Network. These themes are biodiversity, Sustainable Water Management, Climate Resilience, Recreation and Amenity (Human Health and Wellbeing) Landscape, Natural and Cultural Heritage; à Provides a spatial framework for GI in the County identifying strategic and local GI Corridors and delivering objectives for the protection and enhancement of these corridors; à Proposes the development of an urban greening factor for application to all development once developed.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028179Green Infrastructure (GI)
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- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028181Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) Vision Create a leading example in sustainable urban design and healthy placemaking that delivers attractive, connected, vibrant and well-functioning places to live, work, visit, socialise and invest in. Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028182Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP)182 5.0 Introduction In line with the provisions of the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) the quality of design and character of an area are critical factors for making places attractive and distinctive. ‘Placemaking’ which aims to strengthen the connection between people and the places they share, creating the right types of environments in which people can live work, visit, socialise and invest in, is a key factor in producing attractive and distinctive communities. Healthy Placemaking seeks to protect and enhance the unique identity and character of places and to facilitate improvements to human wellbeing and the quality of life that comes from the interaction of people and their environment. The development of new strategic development areas alongside significant regeneration lands within South Dublin County further creates opportunities for the development of strong placemaking within the County, delivering attractive and sustainable environments in which to live. The built environment plays an important role in both the wellbeing of the individual and in the success and vibrancy of the County. All new development in South Dublin County should be designed and delivered in a manner that recognises its importance in the future success of the County and our citizens. Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking and Climate Action A key element of healthy placemaking is the provision of a movement network that enables people to choose public transport and active travel measures as their first choice. We must proactively support the delivery of a transport network that offers people healthier modes of transport, modes that will help to reduce carbon emissions and reduce congestion. Streets should be designed for people to move and enjoy, where the space is shared by all users. This approach will play a key role in delivering more attractive places and creating opportunities to be physically active and reduce the negative consequences of car-based commuting. It is the aim of this plan to achieve an efficient use of land with a focus on key urban centres, and to achieve development densities that can support vibrant, compact, walkable places that prioritise walking and cycling. The implementation of such measures requires a compact development form and when successfully achieved can play a significant role in climate action, reducing the need for car-based travel and carbon emissions while also facilitating opportunities for the use of more sustainable and renewable energy sources. Policies and objectives which will have a climate-positive impact have been highlighted with the climate symbol. The policies and objectives set out in this chapter are therefore wide ranging and are critical to maintaining and recognising our existing natural and built environment assets while also sensitively managing and positively influencing the future delivery
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028183Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) of sustainable housing and jobs growth, transport interventions and community infrastructure within the County. The creation of healthy and attractive places will also require ongoing improvements to physical infrastructure. The implementation of such measures within this chapter and subsequent chapters when combined will contribute significantly towards the delivery of successful and sustainable, well-functioning and attractive Neighbourhoods within the County as visually depicted within Appendix 12 of this plan. 5.1 Policy Context Development Plan policies and objectives must be consistent with national and regional planning policy as set out in the National Planning Framework (NPF) and Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES). The NPF sets out a single vision and a shared set of goals for every community across the country expressed as ‘National Strategic Outcomes’. NSOs specifically relevant to the delivery of sustainable neighbourhoods within South Dublin County relate to Compact Growth, Sustainable Mobility, Enhanced Accessibility, a Strong Economy, Enhanced Amenities and Heritage, Sustainable Management of Infrastructure, Access to Childcare, Education and Health Services and a Transition to a Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Society. A number of other objectives are also relevant to delivering Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking: à National Policy Objective 4 of the NPF requires planning authorities to ‘Ensure the creation of attractive, liveable, well designed, high quality urban places that are home to diverse and integrated communities that enjoy a high quality of life and well-being’. à In addition, National Policy Objective 13 sets out that ‘In urban areas, the inclusion of planning and related standards, including in particular building height and car parking will be based on performance criteria that seek to achieve welldesigned high-quality outcomes in order to achieve targeted growth. These standards will be subject to a range of tolerance that enables alternative solutions to be proposed to achieve stated outcomes, provided public safety is not compromised and the environment is suitably protected’. à Regional Policy Objective 9.10 of the RSES states ‘In planning for the creation of healthy and attractive places, there is a need to provide alternatives to the car and to prioritise and promote cycling and walking in the design of streets and public spaces. Local authorities shall have regard to the Guiding Principles for ‘Healthy Placemaking’ and ‘Integration of Land Use and Transport’ as set out in the RSES and to national policy as set out in ‘Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas’ and the ‘Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS)’.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028184Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) There are many other relevant national and regional policy objectives. These are referenced by number within individual policies and objectives of this chapter and are set out in full at Appendix 7. 5.2 Successful and Sustainable Neighbourhoods In line with the provisions of Goal 11 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the NPF and the RSES, the delivery of sustainable neighbourhoods means creating the right environment which facilitates the delivery of safe and affordable housing, job opportunities, investment in public transport and active modes of transport, creates green public spaces and improves urban planning and management in an inclusive manner. Successful and sustainable neighbourhoods require a range of local services and facilities, including employment, commercial, educational, health, spiritual, civic amenities, and services. The Development Plan has a key role to play in enhancing and facilitating the delivery of successful and sustainable neighbourhoods in South Dublin County in a manner which retains the distinctive identity of each area while also ensuring residents have access to a wide range of such facilities. These facilities should be accessible from residential areas by safe and convenient routes. Policy QDP1: Successful and Sustainable Neighbourhoods Support the development of successful and sustainable neighbourhoods that are connected to and provide for a range of local services and facilities. QDP1 Objective 1: To ensure that residential development contributes to the creation of sustainable communities in accordance with the requirements of the Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas, DEHLG (2009) (or any superseding document) including the urban design criteria as illustrated under the companion Urban Design Manual – A Best Practice Guide, DEHLG (2009).
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028185Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) QDP1 Objective 2: To ensure that residential, mixed use and employment development provides an integrated and balanced approach to movement, placemaking and streetscape design in accordance with the requirements of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets, DTTAS and DEHLG (2013 as updated). QDP1 Objective 3: To protect the quality, ambiance, vibrancy and vitality of urban centres by promoting an appropriate mix of complementary and compatible day and night-time uses, including commercial, recreational, civic, cultural, leisure and residential uses. QDP1 Objective 4: To reinforce the network of urban centres as the appropriate locations for new mixed-use development, ensuring that the existing context including identified built and natural assets, urban design, integration and potential for connectivity fully informs development. QDP1 Objective 5: To promote the re-development of underutilised Local Centres within the County as new mixed use neighbourhood hubs continuing to provide for local retail and services in a manner which respects and consolidates the existing urban character of these areas ensuring adherence to the eight key design principles in ‘The Plan Approach’ including quality of design, integration, accessibility and connections to the surrounding areas. QDP1 Objective 6: To build residential neighbourhoods in a manner that aims to provide for adequate numbers of affordable homes in line with provisions set out in Goal 11 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the National Planning Framework and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy towards the delivery of longterm sustainable communities. 5.2.1 The Delivery of Sustainable Neighbourhoods ‘The Plan Approach’ To deliver sustainable communities and a healthier and better quality of life for all in South Dublin County, this plan sets out eight key principles which must be applied to new developments in the County. ‘The Plan Approach’ to the delivery of sustainable and successful neighbourhoods is to ensure that all development is designed and developed around the eight principles so that every opportunity is harnessed to drive and support the vision for South Dublin County to create attractive, connected and functional places to live, work, visit, socialise and invest in. The eight key principles apply on all zoned development lands within the County and to a multitude of development types and land uses. Development proposals – excluding smaller scale extensions which do not impact on the public realm – should be supported by a statement from a suitably qualified person detailing ‘the plan approach’ taken in the design of the development, including the materials and
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028186Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) finishes proposed and demonstrating how the overarching principles for the achievement of successful and sustainable neighbourhoods have been integrated as part of the design proposal. Context Sustainable Neighbourhoods Healthy Placemaking Connected Neighbourhoods Thriving Economy Inclusive and Accessible Public Realm Built Form and Mix Design and Materials Consider existing natural, cultural and built heritage features and green infrastructure elements as well as social, economic and environmental factors that impact on an area. Promote good urban design, which seeks to create public spaces that are vibrant, distinctive, safe and accessible and which promote and facilitate social interaction. Promote public transport and other transport facilities that mitigate dependence on cars, promote safe walking and cycling, while assisting with internal movements within neighbourhoods. Ease of access to and availability of good jobs and a good quality of life for the community at large. High quality services, community infrastructure and open spaces accessible to all. A real sense of place, positive purpose and local distinctiveness, where buildings are not only attractive but also safe and useful with lots of green and open spaces for people to spend time, relax and play. Promotes a mix of uses with appropriate increases in density and building heights in the right locations maximising the existing transport network and existing infrastructure. High quality design, materials and finishes and good quality landscaping with robust maintenance protocols for all large residential, commercial and employment developments. Figure 1: Eight Key Design Principles The overarching considerations / principles provide a holistic approach for development facilitated by each of the subsequent chapters in this plan and must be integrated in a manner which recognises and contributes positively towards successful and sustainable neighbourhoods.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028187Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) Policy QDP2: Overarching - Successful and Sustainable Neighbourhoods Promote the creation of successful and sustainable neighbourhoods through the application of the eight key design principles to ensure the delivery of attractive, connected, and well-functioning places to live, work, visit, socialise and invest in throughout the County. QDP2 Objective 1: To ensure that applications for new development are accompanied by a statement from a suitably qualified person detailing how ‘The Plan Approach’ has been taken into consideration and incorporated into the design of the development including the materials and finishes proposed and demonstrating how the overarching principles for the achievement of successful and sustainable neighbourhoods have been integrated as part of the design proposal. QDP2 Objective 2: To ensure that ‘The Plan Approach’ to development is taken into consideration by the applicant and demonstrated during any pre-application consultations (under section 247 of the Planning & Development Act, 2000, as amended). 5.2.2 Context Context is the character and setting of the area in which a proposed development will be located. Context includes the natural as well as the human history of the area; the capacity of the receiving environment, the form of settlement, buildings and spaces; its ecology and archaeology; its landscape, its location, and the routes which pass through it. A thorough appreciation and assessment of the overall site context is the starting point in designing a distinct place. South Dublin County has grown around the villages of Clondalkin, Lucan, Newcastle, Palmerstown, Rathcoole, Rathfarnham, Saggart, Tallaght and Templeogue. Each of the villages has a unique character and offers a diverse range of professional and retail services. Alongside this, new urban centres have developed over the years around the different residential areas. These local and district centres have become an important focus for the local community with their own identity providing a sense of place to these neighbourhoods. In facilitating growth over the last two decades, Adamstown has been developed as a sustainable neighbourhood within a strategic growth area. Clonburris and Tallaght Town Centre alongside regeneration lands within the wider Tallaght Neighbourhood have been identified as areas capable of accommodating significant future growth over the lifetime of this and future plans. Further development potential exists within the City Edge regeneration lands which will be subject to a detailed framework for development in conjunction with Dublin City Council. Development has also occurred in areas where Local Area Plans are in place, providing a framework for development in those areas.
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