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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 2022-2028208Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) Policy QDP9: High Quality Design - Building Height and Density Apply a context driven approach to building heights in South Dublin, as supported by South Dublin’s Building Heights and Density Guide. QDP9 Objective 1: To require that designers and applicants demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority that applications for landmark type buildings or for amplified heights akin to a landmark, are contextually appropriate and that the proportionate function of the landmark justifies it, having regard to the primary, secondary and local landmark classifications. 5.2.8 Mix of Dwelling Types This Plan sets out to ensure that new residential development provides a wide variety of housing types that cater for the diverse housing needs of the County’s population and counteract segregation between differing household types. This is supported by the South Dublin County Council Housing Strategy 2022-2028 and the policies set out in Chapter 6, which recognise the need to provide a range of house types in all residential developments. The need for house types to cater for different demographics including aging will be important as indicated in the government’s ‘Our Shared Future’ and will be influenced by the South Dublin Age Friendly County Strategy 2020-2024 and Age Friendly Ireland’s Principles and Guidelines for the Planning Authority (2021). Policy QDP10: Mix of Dwelling Types Ensure that a wide variety of housing types, sizes and tenures are provided in the County in accordance with the provisions of the South Dublin County Council Housing Strategy 2022-2028. QDP10 Objective 1: To ensure that all new residential developments provide for a wide variety of housing types, sizes and tenures in line with the South Dublin County Housing Strategy 2022-2028. QDP10 Objective 2: To ensure that our ageing society is catered for in a choice of housing provision having regard to South Dublin Age Friendly County Strategy and Age Friendly Ireland’s Principle and Guidelines for the Planning Authority (2021). 5.2.9 Materials, Colours and Textures The careful selection of appropriate materials in buildings, streets and spaces is a key factor to achieving the qualities of successful places. Building finishes should be durable and of a high quality and should adhere to the principles of sustainability and energy efficiency. Durable materials such as stone, brick, timber, metal and glass will be promoted which provide either a traditional or contemporary aesthetic depending on design and application.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028209Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) Each development proposal will be considered on its merits and the context of both the immediate and wider area are crucial when developing ideas about material choices, colours and detailing. In all types of development, it is important to consider whether the proposed materials, their colour and detailing contribute to the immediate context and reinforce a neighbourhood’s ‘sense of place’. Due to the unprecedented range and availability of standard building and cladding materials, choices have to be made using many criteria including: à Appropriateness to building function; à Robustness, durability and ease of maintenance; à Thermal / Insulation performance; à Sourcing: local, regional, or international; à Life cycle costs; à Contextual appropriateness; à The need for quality design and placemaking. Traditional materials may not be appropriate or available and therefore judgement has to be exercised regarding the characteristics of a new material to be complementary with the established pattern, rather than be poor imitations in terms of colour or texture. Consideration should be given to long term maintenance implications of certain types of render, and weather resistant renders such as sand-cement, lime and pebble dash should be favoured. Rendered finishes down to ground level may not offer the robustness needed due to the higher level of activity and effects of weathering at this threshold. Further guidance and performance-based assessment criteria in relation to the materials and detailing in new development proposals is set out in South Dublin County’s BHDG (Appendix 10). Chapter 12 also sets out the Council’s design principles and requirements in relation to the use of materials, colours and textures in development. Policy QDP11: Materials, Colours and Textures Promote high-quality building finishes that are appropriate to context, durable and adhere to the principles of sustainability and energy efficiency. QDP11 Objective 1: To require the use of high quality and durable materials and finishes that make a positive contribution to placemaking. QDP11 Objective 2: To promote the use of structural materials that have low to zero embodied energy and CO2 emissions and ensure a wood-first policy on public buildings funded or part-funded by the Council. QDP11 Objective 3: To promote the reuse and recycling of materials to promote the circular economy and reduce construction and demolition waste.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028210Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) 5.3 Sustainable Rural Neighbourhoods Context The Rural Area is primarily concentrated in the Dublin Mountains to the southwest and the western fringes of the County surrounding the settlements of Saggart, Rathcoole and Newcastle. In terms of settlements located within the rural hinterland there are small clusters of development at Glenasmole and Redgap and the small rural settlement of Brittas to the extreme west of the County. The rural sense of place is rooted in the community, through families and community connections, through the long-standing experience of meitheal, and in the local history and heritage of the area and the people who formed it. There are many physical elements of a settlement that give character and a sense of place. These include the urban grain of the historic core, existing buildings of high architectural merit and local characteristics such as local materials, building lines, walls, building heights, rivers, streams, trees, hedgerows and other local landscape features. Recognising and enhancing the existing context and character is a key component for any development or plan within the rural hinterland. Residential development within the rural hinterland is carefully managed through the Rural Housing Policy and Local Need Criteria in accordance with the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (2005) and Circular SP 5 / 08. The policy approach promoted in this Development Plan is considered to provide a reasonable balance between the delivery of appropriate and justifiable residential development in the rural parts of the County. Brittas As the largest rural village in the County, Brittas is located in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains, on the southwestern fringes and close to the border with County Wicklow. The village settlement of Brittas is zoned High Amenity – Dublin Mountains (Objective HA-DM). Brittas is strategically located on the N81 national secondary route and continues to experience development pressure; particularly one-off rural housing within the surrounding rural area. Its location at the Dublin Mountains presents opportunities for tourism development which could support the local economy. To maintain and enhance the vitality of this rural village it is an aim of this plan to prepare a planning study for Brittas Village, in consultation with local residents, landowners and local representatives, having regard to the implications of the proposed Natural Heritage Area designations, the future protection and enhancement of the village, the development of tourism potential in the area with a view to the long-term viability of the local community.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028211Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) Policy QDP12: Sustainable Rural Neighbourhoods Protect and promote the sense of place and culture and the quality, character and distinctiveness of the County’s rural hinterland that makes it an attractive place to live, work and visit. QDP12 Objective 1: To support the development of new initiatives such as walking trails connecting villages and smaller rural settlements, both for the enjoyment of local people and as an attractor for visitors to the area, promoting sustainable local economic development. QDP12 Objective 2: To support the improvement of public transport infrastructure and services in the rural hinterland. QDP12 Objective 3: To ensure that new development builds on or enhances the streetscape, landscape character and open space network of the settlement through high quality design and landscaping. QDP12 Objective 4: To promote appropriate development that enhances the character and vitality of the existing settlements and which does not negatively impact on existing residential amenity. QDP12 Objective 5: To ensure any proposals for development within rural settlements (subject to local need criteria being established as per Chapter 6 of this plan) demonstrates a high-quality design response and will not impact negatively on the character and amenity of the existing settlement. In determining a design response, new developments should reference the elements of the settlement that give character and a sense of place, such as: the urban grain of the historic core, existing buildings of high architectural merit and local characteristics (such as local materials, building lines, walls, building heights, rivers, streams, trees / hedgerows and other local landscape features). QDP12 SLO 1: To support Brittas as a sustainable community and rural village of outstanding natural beauty and to prepare a planning study and study boundary for Brittas Village, in consultation with local residents, landowners and local representatives, having regard to the implications of the proposed Natural Heritage Area designations, the future population and enhancement of the village and to development of a tourist and leisure facility to include accommodation, associated services and activities at Brittas Ponds and surrounding lands with a view to maintaining and protecting existing assets and the long-term viability of the local community. The planning and tourism study shall be commenced within 12 months of the adoption of this County Development Plan and shall include an analysis of population and housing data.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028212Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) 5.4 Plans / Frameworks Plans and Frameworks should be developed in a manner that applies a layered approach focusing on the receiving baseline environment with the aim of ensuring the preservation, protection, and enhancement of existing natural, cultural and built heritage and the ecosystem services they provide. Opportunities should be identified early on in the design process to further develop and enhance the Green Infrastructure network and biodiversity within the County. Incorporating these initial steps, the development type and requirements of the plan / framework should be analysed and implemented in a manner which places Climate Action Measures, Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking at the forefront of all aspects of its formulation and development. Policy QDP13: Plans / Frameworks – General Continue to work closely with all infrastructure providers to ensure the timely delivery of social, community, economic and sustainable transportation infrastructure in tandem with new residential development and in accordance with the provisions of the County Development Plan or any Local Area Plan, SDZ Planning Scheme, other strategic land designations or framework / masterplan in place in the area. 5.4.1 Local Area Plans Local Area Plans will be prepared for areas where new development requires a coordinated approach and in particular for areas that are likely to experience large scale development or that are in need of regeneration. Local Area Plans must be consistent with the policies and objectives of the County Development Plan and ministerial guidelines. Policy changes will help inform the decision to review existing Local Area Plans. Policy QDP14: Local Area Plans (LAP) Prepare Local Area Plans as appropriate, prioritising areas that are likely to experience large scale residential or commercial development or regeneration. QDP14 Objective 1: To support a plan led approach through Local Area Plans in identified areas by ensuring that development complies with the specific local requirements of the Local Area Plan, having regard to the policies and objectives contained in this Development Plan and ministerial guidelines.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028213Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) QDP14 Objective 2: To promote a layered approach to the preparation of Local Area Plans which designs in at an early stage the receiving baseline environment and builds on the opportunities this presents for placemaking, having particular regard to the enhancement of green infrastructure networks for biodiversity and amenity. QDP14 Objective 3: To prepare a LAP for Clondalkin, the extent of the boundary to be defined, which will be guided by the Local Area Plans Guidelines for Planning Authorities, 2013 (Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government) or any superseding guidelines and which will incorporate: à A vision for the development of Clondalkin à Wider urban design principles à Framework plans for larger infill sites à A Conservation Plan à A local Green Infrastructure strategy derived from the County GI Strategy à Local Transport Plan. QDP14 Objective 4: To prepare a Local Area Plan for the community of Kingswood (Naas Road) with a view to the sustainability of this community being protected and which provides for retail and other commercial opportunities and amenities, community facilities, employment opportunities and connectivity to the adjoining residential areas. QDP14 Objective 5: To prepare a Local Area Plan for Saggart. QDP14 Objective 6: To require a Local Transport Plan to be carried out as part of any LAP preparation process, commensurate to the scale of the LAP. The Local Transport Plan / Local Area Plan should have regard to the NTA and TII Guidance Note on Area Based Transportation Assessments 2018 or any subsequent updates thereof, and will be subject to screening for AA and SEA. QDP14 SLO 1: To ensure the sustainable long-term growth of Citywest that continues to promote and facilitate the development of the Citywest / Fortunestown area in accordance with the phasing set out in the Fortunestown Local Area Plan 2012-2022 (as extended) or any superseding LAP, and that appropriate levels of services, social and sports infrastructure, facilities and economic activity is met to meet the needs of the current and future population growth. QDP14 SLO 2: To prepare a new Local Area Plan for Ballyboden.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028214Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) QDP14 SLO 3: That the provisions of the Ballycullen - Oldcourt Local Area Plan (2014) as extended, in respect of the steep topography in the lands zoned RES-N between Stocking Lane, Ballycullen Road and the M50 (Map 10) remain in force during the lifetime of this Plan having regard to ministerial guidelines. 5.4.2 Strategic Development Zones Within South Dublin County the Government designated 223.5 hectares of land at Adamstown as a Strategic Development Zone in 2001. The Adamstown SDZ Planning Scheme (amended) 2014 and 2020 sets out a planning framework to support the delivery of approximately 9,395 dwelling units and supporting infrastructure and facilities. This scheme has progressed at a steady pace since the adoption of the 2016 County Development Plan with a remaining development capacity for over 5,000 units. In March 2021, the Council successfully secured funding of €9.7 million from the Urban Regeneration Development fund for supplementary strategic funding to deliver the Central Boulevard Park, the Civic Building and the Town Centre Plaza. As part of this application 585 residential units will be delivered. As set out in Chapter 2 Table 8 it is envisaged within this plan that in region of 5,240 units will be delivered within the 6-year lifetime of this plan. The Government has also designated 180 hectares of land at Clonburris as a Strategic Development Zone. The planning scheme for Clonburris was approved in May 2019. The Clonburris SDZ Planning Scheme sets out a planning framework to support the delivery of between 7,700-11,100 dwelling units and supporting infrastructure and facilities. Significant work has been carried out in regard to enabling infrastructural works required to kick start development. In March 2021, South Dublin County Council successfully secured funding of €176.6 million from the Urban Regeneration Development fund for supplementary strategic funding to deliver the huge quantum of infrastructure required to unlock the delivery of over 8,700 homes in Clonburris over the next 10 years. Policy QDP15: Strategic Development Zones (SDZS) Continue to implement the approved Planning Schemes for Adamstown and Clonburris SDZs. QDP15 Objective 1: To support the delivery of the identified infrastructure to facilitate sustainable development in South Dublin’s Strategic Development Zones. 5.4.3 Framework / Masterplans Framework plans and Masterplans act as a preliminary design guide for the future development of lands within the County. These plans are informed by background research and baseline analysis, identifying opportunities for future development and possible constraints. These plans set a framework for future development of the relevant area.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028215Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) In certain instances, the preparation of site design briefs will be an appropriate tool to provide a design rationale for site development, building design and landscaping elements, ensuring that the proposed development fits within its context. The design brief will demonstrate how the design is guided and informed by good urban design practices. It will provide a clear direction for how the site should develop, including a set of design principles and how these principles will be achieved. Policy QDP16: Framework Plans (FP) Prepare Framework Plans and Masterplans as required for identified areas on Council owned or other lands to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to development. QDP16 Objective 1: To prepare Framework Plans or Masterplans on identified lands to ensure a co-ordinated approach to delivery ensuring that they are structured in a logical, clear and comprehensible manner demonstrating and providing the background to the land use and design methodology and having due regard to the context of such lands. QDP16 Objective 2: To support the City Edge Strategic Framework and any future framework for the area in delivering urban growth and regeneration for the County and the wider Region, recognising its significant potential as the largest regeneration area in the country. QDP16 Objective 3: To identify potential development sites within Palmerstown and to prepare site design briefs for these sites in order to provide a framework to guide appropriate development including connectivity. QDP16 Objective 4: To consider the need for a Local Transport Plan to be prepared as part of any Framework / Masterplan, commensurate to the scale of the Framework / Masterplan. The Framework / Masterplan will be subject to screening for AA and SEA.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028216Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) 5.5 Climate Action Audit Climate Action Audit Climate Action Audit – Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking Source of Green House Gases (GHGs) The potential sources of GHGs that may arise from not promoting the principles of Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking are: à Less compact urban growth and urban sprawl can lead to more car-based journeys and create less opportunities to use more sustainable and renewable energy sources. à Poorly connected Neighbourhoods can lead to more car-based journeys. à Unattractive public realm, unwelcoming and poorly designed streets / spaces can deter people from using active modes of transport to access services and recreational amenities. à Use of unsustainable structural materials in buildings and the public realm. à Urban generated growth in the rural hinterland areas. Measures to Address Climate Impacts This chapter contains policies and objectives which promote measures that have the potential to reduce the climate impact of providing for Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking as follows: à Support the delivery of the NPF ‘National Strategic Outcomes’ and the RSES ‘Regional Specific Outcomes’ specifically relevant to the delivery of sustainable Neighbourhoods within South Dublin County relating to Compact Growth, Sustainable Mobility, Enhanced Accessibility, 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. à Support the 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 pedestrian movement, reducing the need for carbased travel and carbon emissions while also facilitating opportunities for the use of more sustainable and renewable energy sources. à Promoting and facilitating a mix of uses and the efficient use of land and infrastructure in line with the provisions of NPO 4 and 26 of the NPF and RPO’s 6.12, 9.10 and 9.11 of the RSES.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028217Quality Design and Healthy Placemaking (QDP) à Creating inclusive and safe environments in which people can move through, encouraging active modes of transport and striving towards the delivery of connected neighbourhoods and the 10-minute settlement concept in line with the RSES. à Supporting the delivery of the Cycle South Dublin programme of work to improve cycle infrastructure in the County, attracting more users and reducing car-based journeys. à Creating a strong sense of place and enabling connections across the County through a robust and resilient Green Infrastructure network which employs nature-based solutions while also contributing directly to climate action measures through carbon sequestration and other measures. à Seek more Inclusive Development so that people can access services and appropriate housing locally, reducing car-based travel. à Promote the use of sustainably sourced building materials and the reuse of demolition and excavated materials. à Promote the use of structural materials that have low to zero embodied energy and CO2 emissions.
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