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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 2022-2028288Sustainable Movement (SM) SM7 Objective 8: To require payment systems for car parks associated with major shopping centres and other large commercial developments where new facilities or major extensions to existing facilities are proposed. SM7 Objective 9: To ensure that car parking is designed in such a manner as to promote visual amenity, green infrastructure, carbon sequestration and sustainable drainage (SuDS) by applying the following requirements: à Provision of landscaping integrated into the design of all car parking, to include planting of native trees and pollinator species; à Provision of not more than two parallel or five perpendicular spaces between trees / planting bays; à Use of permeable paving, where appropriate. SM7 Objective 10: To ensure that parking provision, including the provision of EV charging facilities, does not detract from the comfort and safety of pedestrians and cyclists, visual amenity or the character of an area (refer also to Chapter 10: Energy). SM7 Objective 11: To review and seek to improve the issue of on-street car parking in housing estates to eliminate any road safety or social issues they present, where issues of safety are clearly identified.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028289Sustainable Movement (SM) 7.11 Climate Action Audit Climate Action Audit Source of Green House Gases (GHGs) Measures to Address Climate Impacts The source of GHGs from transport principally arises from: à Emissions from engines powered by petrol and diesel. The Development Plan contains policies and objectives which promote measures that have the potential to reduce the climate impact of transport by encouraging a shift from private motorised transport to walking, cycling and public transport. Measures to achieve this modal shift include the following: à Implementing compact growth and sustainable movement and placemaking concepts in the planning and design of new development areas; à Planning, design and implementation of major walking and cycling networks (for example, Cycle South Dublin, Grand Canal and Dodder Greenways); à Implementation of permeability projects to facilitate active travel and connectivity to public transport; à Active support for public transport projects; à Design of streets and roads to prioritise active travel; à Parking policies tailored to reflect land-use, location and public transport accessibility; à Demand management measures such as car park charging regimes linked to public transport accessibility; à Requiring mobility management plans for major developments; à Promoting an increase in EV charging facilities. Other climate-positive measures include: à Ensuring that transport corridors perform a function as green infrastructure links through tree planting and landscaping and incorporation of SuDS features; à Ensuring that design of car parking incorporates planting, permeable surfaces (where appropriate) and SuDs features.
- 290Community Infrastructure and Open Space (COS)
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028291Community Infrastructure and Open Space (COS) Vision The creation of healthy, inclusive and sustainable communities where all generations have local access to social, community and recreational facilities, and parks and green spaces, to suit their needs. Community Infrastructure and Open Space
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028292Community Infrastructure and Open Space (COS)292 8.0 Introduction The creation of sustainable, healthy, and socially inclusive neighbourhoods is one of the cross-cutting themes of the County Development Plan. A quality public realm, access to parks, open spaces, sports and recreational facilities are crucial elements of quality places and are central to our health and wellbeing. In addition, essential services such as healthcare, childcare and education along with culture and the arts, all have a significant role to play in our quality of life. All of these services and facilities should ideally be located within each neighbourhood to provide easy access and optimise the opportunity for people to walk or cycle to them. Policies and objectives throughout the County Development Plan will work to achieve this goal over time. Community infrastructure, for the purposes of the County Development Plan, includes community centres and halls; libraries and cultural facilities; places of worship and burial grounds; educational, healthcare and childcare facilities; and play, sports and recreational facilities including greenways. Public open space includes large regional parks such as Corkagh, Tymon and Griffeen Valley Parks and smaller neighbourhood and local parks and publicly accessible green spaces. The Council will seek to provide, where it is within its remit, community infrastructure that meets the social and recreational requirements of each neighbourhood within the County. Where provision is the responsibility of developers, government departments or other agencies, the Council will work closely with these stakeholders to facilitate and support the provision of such community infrastructure. The Council will seek to ensure that community facilities are physically integrated within urban centres and residential and employment areas to optimise access, function and use; and to ensure that they are designed to incorporate universal accessibility insofar as possible, to cater for all ages and abilities. 8.1 Community Infrastructure and Climate Action The way in which the Council provides community infrastructure and open space can help us to tackle climate change by reducing our demand for energy and our carbon emissions. For example, parks and open spaces and greenways intertwined within the County’s green infrastructure network offer great opportunities for carbon sequestration (capturing and storing carbon). The provision of parks, open space and social, community and recreational facilities within walking and cycling distances of communities and on public transport routes will encourage active travel and a shift away from car-based transport. Together, these measures will assist South Dublin County in achieving its climate action targets.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028293Community Infrastructure and Open Space (COS) 8.2 Planning 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). A number of objectives in these documents are particularly relevant to the area of social inclusion and the provision of community facilities and services: à National Strategic Outcome 10 of the NPF is ‘Access to quality childcare, education and health services’; à National Policy Objective 28 of the NPF requires planning authorities to ‘Plan for a more diverse and socially inclusive society that targets equality of opportunity and a better quality of life for all citizens, through improved integration and greater accessibility in the delivery of sustainable communities and the provision of associated services’; à Regional Policy Objective 9.14 of the RSES states ‘Local authorities shall seek to support the planned provision of easily accessible social, community, cultural and recreational facilities and ensure that all communities have access to a range of facilities that meet the needs of the communities they serve’. There are many other relevant national and regional policy objectives. These are referenced by number within individual Development Plan policies and objectives in this chapter and are set out in full at Appendix 7: National and Regional Objectives. 8.3 Social Inclusion and Community Development The County Development Plan is primarily a spatial land-use plan. However, it has the potential through its policies and objectives to impact positively on the lives of citizens through facilitating the provision of social and community facilities which are vital to quality of life and wellbeing. Mainstream approaches to planning, design and development may not always meet the needs of minority and marginalised groups and more focused consideration is sometimes required as outlined in the various strategies set out in section 8.3.1 below. It is also important to ensure that the needs of different generations and abilities including children, younger people, older persons and those with disabilities are met to the greatest extent possible. 8.3.1 Local Social Inclusion Plans and Strategies Social inclusion is a priority that cuts across many of the Council’s functions. The Council has been involved in the preparation of several local plans and strategies relevant to social inclusion including: à South Dublin County Local Economic and Community Plan (2016-2021): This document was prepared by the Local Community Development Committee
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028294Community Infrastructure and Open Space (COS) (LCDC) (see next section). It identifies policies and actions to support and strengthen economic and community development, and to contribute to building sustainable communities and a strong local economy in partnership with other economic and community development stakeholders. à Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (2018-2022): This programme, which is managed through the LCDC, provides funding to tackle poverty and social exclusion through local engagement and partnerships between disadvantaged individuals, community organisations and public sector agencies. à South Dublin County Council Integration Strategy (2019-2023) – A More Inclusive County: This is a strategy to ensure that the experience of migrants living and working in South Dublin County is positive and that services, advice and assistance are available and accessible to all. à South Dublin County Traveller Accommodation Programme (2019-2024): This document sets out the Council’s plans for the provision of accommodation for the Travelling community over a five-year period. à Strategic Plan for Housing People with a Disability (2021-2026): This plan will outline the Council’s aim to facilitate access for disabled people to the appropriate range of housing and related support services. The goal is to meet the identified housing needs of disabled people locally, whether they are currently living in the community and / or in a congregated setting. Housing will be delivered in an integrated and sustainable manner and the plan will promote equality of opportunity, individual choice and independent living. à South Dublin Age Friendly Strategy (2020-2024): The objectives of the South Dublin County Age Friendly Programme are to improve the health and well-being of older people in the County; increase participation in the social, economic and cultural life of the community; and encourage effective partnerships between local statutory, private and voluntary organisations. à A Strategy for a Healthy South Dublin (2019-2022): This document is the Healthy Ireland South Dublin County strategic plan. It identifies 38 actions under seven thematic areas which correspond with the National Healthy Ireland Strategy including actions to promote physical and mental wellbeing. Together these actions provide a roadmap for improving health in South Dublin County. à South Dublin County Sports Partnership Strategic Plan (2017-2022): The aim of the Sports Partnership is to support increased participation in sport and health enhancing physical activity by the community of South Dublin County, regardless of their background, age or ability. The strategy focuses on 3 key action areas; the education of coaches and sport leaders, the delivery of activities to the community, especially the more disadvantaged groups of people, and the provision of information and support clubs, schools, community organisation and the general public. 8.3.2 Local Economic and Community Plan The Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) includes regional policy objectives (RPO 9.14 and 9.18) to work collaboratively with the Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) and to support Local Economic and Community Plans (LECPs). This is facilitated through the use of spatial policies in County Development Plans to reduce the number of citizens in or at risk of poverty and
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028295Community Infrastructure and Open Space (COS) social exclusion and to plan for social infrastructure needs. A primary function of the LCDC is to develop, implement and monitor a six-year Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). The South Dublin County LECP (2016-2021) plays a pivotal role in economic and community development within the County and identifies policies and actions to support, strengthen and develop both economic and community facets, to contribute to building sustainable communities and a strong local economy in partnership with other economic and community development stakeholders. While the County Development Plan (CDP) provides a framework for the proper planning and sustainable development of the County at a spatial level, the LECP provides a supportive framework for the economic and community development of South Dublin County. Consequently, the statutory policies and objectives of the Development Plan and the high-level goals and objectives of the LECP should be complementary and consistent. Consideration was given to the LECP during the preparation of the County Development Plan and regard had to relevant LECP goals and objectives to ensure a co-ordinated approach. A new LECP is due to be prepared during the lifetime of this Plan and there will be a continued need for complementarity between the Plans. Policy COS1: Social Inclusion and Community Development Promote social inclusion and community development and encourage active participation and social integration of minority and marginalised groups, consistent with RPO 9.1 and RPO 9.2 of the RSES. COS1 Objective 1: To provide appropriate and accessible community facilities to meet the needs of all citizens of the County, comprising of a fast-growing young population and including an ageing population, consistent with NPOs 28 and 30 of the NPF. COS1 Objective 2: To support the implementation of the South Dublin County Local Economic and Community Plan (2016-2021 or superseding Plan) through the spatial planning policies and objectives of the County Development Plan, in collaboration with the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), consistent with RPO 9.18 of the RSES.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028296Community Infrastructure and Open Space (COS) COS1 Objective 3: To support and facilitate the implementation of local plans and programmes (and any superseding documents) with a social inclusion and community development focus including: à Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (2018-2022); à South Dublin County Council Integration Strategy (2019-2023) – A More Inclusive County; à The South Dublin County Traveller Accommodation Programme (2019- 2024); à South Dublin Disability Accommodation Strategy; à South Dublin Age Friendly Strategy (2020-2024); à A Strategy for a Healthy South Dublin (2019-2022); à South Dublin County Sports Partnership Strategic Plan (2017-2022). COS1 Objective 4: To support the improvement, maintenance, upgrade and refurbishment of existing community based facilities and changing rooms within the County to meet current and future needs. COS1 Objective 5: To promote South Dublin County Council as a LGBT safe and friendly County. 8.4 Social / Community Infrastructure The Council recognises that the provision of good quality social and community facilities in existing and developing areas is a key element in placemaking and in the creation of sustainable and socially cohesive communities. Social / community infrastructure is a vital part of all neighbourhoods and contributes greatly to the social fabric and quality of life. Community facilities serve as focal points for the neighbourhoods they serve and provide opportunities for interaction through local community, sporting, cultural, the arts, educational and social events. These activities increase personal well-being and add to our sense of place and local identity. Good quality community facilities can also boost the attractiveness of an area for those who choose to live, work or invest in it. 8.4.1 Social / Community Infrastructure Audit A Social / Community Infrastructure Audit (SIA) of the County was undertaken in order to inform the preparation of the County Development Plan. The purpose of the SIA was: à To review the availability of existing social / community facilities within South Dublin County; à To determine future requirements for certain types of facilities based on anticipated growth in population; and à To identify where future investment may be required.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028297Community Infrastructure and Open Space (COS) The following social infrastructure facilities have been examined and standards applied to ensure alignment with projected population growth for new development areas: à Primary Care Centres – 1 centre per 7,000-10,000 population in accordance with Department of Health standards; à Childcare Facilities – 1 facility providing for 20 places per 75 dwellings in new residential areas in accordance with the Childcare Facilities Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2001), subject to certain flexibility which may be applied under Circular PL3 / 2016; à Schools – Department of Education standard that 11.5% of the population will require a primary school place and 7.5% will require a post primary school place; à Community Centres – 1 large multifunctional centre of approximately 1,200-1,800 sq m per 8,000 population and / or smaller local community centres (350-650 sq m) as may be identified by the local authority to meet local need. Such local need may be determined by demographic, accessibility or other factors; à Public Open Space and Parks – 2.4 hectares per 1,000 population. The SIA has informed a summary of existing and planned community facility provision for each neighbourhood area which is contained in the relevant section of Appendix 12: Our Neighbourhoods. The Council will seek to protect and enhance existing facilities and ensure that an appropriate range of social / community facilities is provided in all neighbourhoods, taking account of need and the population growth targets identified in Chapter 2: Core Strategy and Settlement Strategy. 8.4.2 Social / Community Infrastructure Delivery The Council is committed to the delivery of social and community infrastructure and will continue to pursue a range of funding and delivery mechanisms. These include: à Funding through the Council’s financial resources, including development levy contributions; à Grant funding such as the Urban Regeneration Development Fund (URDF) and Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF); à Supporting other public agencies such as the Health Services Executive (HSE) or Department of Education (DoE); à Working in partnership with other public and private sector stakeholders, where appropriate. A Development Contribution Scheme (DCS) is prepared under section 48 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). Where a planning permission is granted (with certain exceptions), the DCS allows the Council to require by planning condition, a financial contribution by the applicant towards projects as set out in the Scheme.
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