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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 2022-2028448Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) LCT Summary Sensitivity Limestone Farmland à Gently undulating low-lying (generally below 100m) with limestone bedrock. à Land use includes tillage and pasture. à Generally dispersed settlement pattern. Medium Principles for Development à This LCT represents a significant agricultural resource but is vulnerable to urbanising pressures. à It represents an important agricultural and green infrastructure buffer between the heavily urbanised eastern parts of the county. à Enhance and support the agricultural character by maintaining the integrity of this LCT. à Controls on urban expansion, ribbon development and other types of erosion and fragmentation of landscape character. à Its character as a rural landscape provides a distinct and important identity to this area and requires site planning guidance on the use of appropriate vernacular styles and treatments in new developments. LCT Summary Sensitivity Low Foothills à Generally located between 100m and 200m contour lines. à Bedrock largely sedimentary sandstones, shales and greywackes. à Landcover largely pasture and rough grazing. à Dispersed rural housing with a variety of architectural styles and treatments interspersed with generally single storey farmhouses with round gate pillars, a vernacular feature. à Golf courses and forest walks present. Medium to high Principles for Development à The low foothills form an important backdrop to the lowlands and large-scale development would diminish their landscape and visual value. à Hedgerows of native species remain a feature so should be encouraged as a boundary treatment to improve screening and locally enhance biodiversity. à Viewpoints and laybys – better boundary treatments would enhance these.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028449Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) LCT Summary Sensitivity Foothills à Foothills bedrock is largely sedimentary sandstones, shales and greywackes. à These foothills rise well above 150m. à Landcover increasingly rough pasture with coniferous plantations at hilltops. à Recreation use with forest walks. Medium to high Principles for Development à The foothills form an important backdrop to the lowlands and large-scale development would diminish their landscape and visual value. à Hedgerows of native species remain a feature so should be encouraged as a boundary treatment to improve screening and locally enhance biodiversity. à Viewpoints and laybys – better boundary treatments would enhance these. à Opportunity to replant with more appropriate woodland species and reduce blocks of coniferous plantations. à Support ecological linkages for wildlife into uplands and lowlands and onwards to National Park.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028450Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) LCT Summary Sensitivity Mountains à Coniferous forests and heather moor / rough grazing are dominant land cover, with extensive blanket bog on summits. à Topography is variable, but core areas over 200m and rising to 757m Kippure on the Dublin / Wicklow Border. à Bedrock primarily granite and / sedimentary. High Principles for Development à Maintain and enhance remote and rural character. à The uplands and associated hills form a key backdrop to the greater Dublin region, framing the southern boundary and their importance merits recognition. à Clustering of archaeological features at summits reflects long cultural heritage association with these uplands. à Opportunity to replant with more appropriate woodland species and to reduce blocks of coniferous plantations. à Support ecological linkages for wildlife into uplands and lowlands and onwards to National Park. à Increased recreational related development or infrastructure should be carefully designed, not overly engineered and use appropriate local materials. à Potential effects of development on natural and cultural heritage should be assessed by professionally qualified experts.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028451Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) LCT Summary Sensitivity Green Space à This refers specifically to the larger areas of parkland that function as both ecological refuge and green space for the urbanised lowlands. These can comprise former demesnes as in the case of Corkagh Demesne or Tymon Park or the green space associated with rivers such as the Dodder Valley Park. à Key characteristics are variety of habitats, some include formal amenity space such as pitches and playgrounds, other spaces are more naturalistic and comprise a variety of habitats including water courses, ponds, woodlands. High Principles for Development à Plan to enhance connections between areas of open space to former continuous networks of open space. à In addition to enhancing ecological corridors and recreational experiences, such a plan would integrate fragmented developments. à Consider the multi-functional potential of these spaces. à Retention and enhancement of variety of habitats. à Key components of green and blue infrastructure networks frequently functions as a buffer for rivers. à Opportunities to enhance wildlife and ecological value through appropriate planting and management informed by ecological surveys. à Balance needs of informal and formal recreation. à Lighting effects should be carefully considered and designed to avoid adverse effects on wildlife.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028452Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) Built Landscape Character Types LCT Summary Transport Corridors à Major transport routes that are typically of low permeability in that they often provide few places where the route can be crossed safely. à This includes railway lines, motorways, dual carriageways and by-passes. Principles for Development à Stronger boundary treatments and greater screening through planting when appropriate / possible. à Consider green infrastructure measures adjacent to / alongside such corridors where practical. Built Landscape Character Types LCT Summary Urban à Includes built land and historic settlements within the larger urban areas. à Primarily composed of established nucleated villages and towns that have developed historically – many of which saw significant improvements in the 19th century in terms of streetscapes. à These are surrounded by residential development of various origins but primarily 20th century with significant recent development in the past two decades. Principles for Development à Appropriate siting and boundary treatments of new residential developments. à Demonstrate through design statement / masterplan / planting plan how it relates to historic core where present. à Stronger use of hedgerows and trees as a visual screening.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028453Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) Built Landscape Character Types LCT Summary Historic Urban Historic urban: settlements that originated from ecclesiastical (early Christian) or medieval origins. Clondalkin Village Lucan Village Palmerstown Lower (Mill Complex) Rathfarnham Village including Willbrook Tallaght Village Saggart Village Rathcoole Village Then also the core of: Newcastle village – Local Area Plan boundary Principles for Development à Enhancement of the historic fabric of these villages. à Use of appropriate building forms and materials in public realm. à Consistency with and consideration of designations such as Architectural Conservation Areas. à Compliance with the above in new developments and public realm projects. à Soft landscape treatments to enhance green infrastructure at smaller scale. Built Landscape Character Types LCT Summary Urban Fringe à Transitional lands that were largely rural, transforming into suburban or urban derived landuse. à Radiate from established settlements and close to transport links. à Landuse is built land comprising transport, retail / business parks, quarries and urban derived housing. Principles for Development à Screening through appropriate native broadleaf planting to provide a stronger visual boundary and definition as well as enhancing ecological connectivity. à Coherent approach to boundary treatments and design. à Prepare plans to integrate transitional lands into landscape through appropriate planting and boundary treatments.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028454Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) High Amenity and Sensitive Landscapes A Landscape Impact Assessment will be required for development proposals in high amenity zones and sensitive landscapes, including proposals that could potentially impact on designated views or prospects. The Landscape Impact Assessment will assess the visual impact of the development (including any ancillary works) on the landscape and outline mitigation measures to reduce the impact of the development. At the discretion of the Planning Authority, smaller scale works that would be unlikely to impact on the landscape, such as dwelling extensions, will not be subject to this requirement. Development that enhances existing degraded landscapes should be supported. Landscape design shall ensure that: à The principles for development set out in Table 12.17 Landscape Character Types are reflected in the proposal; à Development is carefully sited, designed and of an appropriate scale; à Existing site features such as specimen trees, stands of mature trees, hedgerows, rock outcrops and water features are properly identified and retained, as appropriate and new planting or other landscaping should be appropriate to the character of the area; à The layout of new development is influenced by significant on-site natural features; à Landscaping in new developments includes native Irish planting and pollinatorfriendly species; à Public Rights of Way and established walking routes are identified as part of any planning applications within the County. Fencing Fencing of lands that are open to or used by the public during the ten years preceding is not exempted development in accordance with Article 9(1)(a)(x) of the Planning and Development Regulations. The following requirements apply for new such fencing: à Such fencing in upland or amenity areas shall conform to the best agricultural practice; à Details shall be provided of the nature of the material to be used, the height of the fence, and in the case of a wire fence, the type of wire to be used; à Stiles or gates at appropriate places may be required and, in such cases, details of dimensions and materials shall be provided. Sites with Varying or Steep Topography Proposals (including wastewater treatment systems and other infrastructural items associated with residential and agricultural proposals) on sites with a steep and / or varying topography should be accompanied by a comprehensive site analysis (including character appraisal and movement analysis), concept proposal and design statement as described and illustrated within the Urban Design Manual – A Best Practice Guide, DEHLG (2009). Such analysis should be accompanied by comprehensive site sections and plans detailing any proposed changes in site level and demonstrating how the proposal incorporates the natural slope and drainage features of the site.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028455Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) à Proposals should ascend the contours of the site with unique design solutions such as lower density split level housing and sloping gardens with planted boundary treatments. Where changes in ground level between buildings are unavoidable, planted banks may be utilised. 12.3.6 Industrial Heritage A desktop survey of the industrial heritage of the County was carried out in 2012 (South Dublin County Industrial Heritage Survey (2012)). The industrial heritage inventory that resulted identifies bridges, infrastructure relating to water and sewage, waterways including the Grand Canal, weirs, bridges, mills, and railways. à Development proposals that affect items of industrial heritage identified in the survey shall have regard to those items identified in the South Dublin County Industrial Heritage Survey (2012) and any subsequent surveys when assessing any relevant development proposals; à Proposals that involve the adaptive re-use of industrial heritage structures shall be undertaken in a sensitive manner, ensuring that any change does not seriously impact on the intrinsic character of the structure and that all works are carried out in accordance with best practice conservation. 12.3.7 Protected Structures (i) General Works that would materially affect the character of a Protected Structure require planning permission. A Section 57 Declaration can be sought from the Planning Authority to list the type of works that would not affect the character of a Protected Structure and that do not require planning permission. (ii) Works to a Protected Structure All proposals for development or alterations to protected structures and all works to protected structures shall be designed and carried out in accordance with best practice conservation principles as set out in the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities, DAHG (2011) or superseding guidelines. All planning applications relating to works to a Protected Structure should be accompanied by a Conservation Report, prepared by a suitably qualified Conservation Architect, which should include a Method Statement and Schedule of Works detailing the proposed works. An Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment may also be required in the case of applications for extensive or complex works that have the potential to have a significant impact on a Protected Structure. The following core principles should be considered when reimagining a Protected Structure or historic property: à Assessments and reports (see above) should be prepared by a conservation
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028456Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) specialist in accordance with the above Guidelines and should assess the likely effects of the proposed development on the special character of the Protected Structure and its setting; à Alterations should reflect and respect the scale, setting and original building character, should not undermine the original built fabric, and should not detract from the significance or value of the structure; à Design intervention should be well-considered and minimal rather than involving extensive structural alteration to avoid undermining the original structure; à Original features of architectural and historic interest should be retained, and new features should not be presented as original or older features; à Extensions should be appropriately scaled and should complement and be subsidiary to the main structure; à Original fabric should be retained and reused in-situ where possible and appropriate methods of upgrading and enhancement to improve thermal performance should be considered; à High quality materials and finishes should be used, and the design should reflect the best possible addition or revision to the structure and should contribute to the architectural interest of the structure; à New uses should be compatible with the existing building and should respect key architectural and cultural characteristics; à Proposals that include historic terraces or rows of houses should respect their overall uniformity and be consistent with rooflines, roof features and projecting returns; à The structural integrity of paired return structures and shared chimney stacks should be retained; à Chimney stacks in use as part of the ventilation regulation system for historic properties should be retained; à The impact and insertion of new build should be reduced by utilising original boundaries, screen walls and return structures and mature planting / natural screening; à The special interest of the structure should not be compromised when adhering to the requirements of Building Regulations. Regard should be had to the Advice Series on historic buildings published by the DEHLG. (iii) Change of Use The Planning Authority will consider proposals for the change of use or re-use of a Protected Structure based on the policies and objectives outlined in this Plan and may operate a level of flexibility to help safeguard the ongoing use and preservation of the structure. A Design Rationale and Method Statement should be submitted as part of any planning application for the adaptive reuse or repurposing of a Protected Structure. (iv) Development in Proximity to a Protected Structure Planning applications for development in proximity to a Protected Structure may require a Design Statement to outline how the proposal responds to the setting and special interest of the Protected Structure and its curtilage. Pastiche designs that confuse new features / structures with older and original features / structures should be avoided.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028457Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) 12.3.8 Architectural Conservation Areas The carrying out of exterior works in an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) can only be exempt where it is considered that the works would not materially affect the character of the area and where the works are consistent with the appearance of the structure itself and neighbouring structures. All proposals for development within an ACA shall comply with the requirements of the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities, DAHG (2011) and shall seek to protect the historic character, existing amenities, visual setting and streetscape character of the ACA. Planning applications for development within an ACA shall have regard to the following criteria: à All proposals that relate to new development within or immediately contiguous to an ACA should include an Architectural Impact Assessment Report and Design Rationale addressing the following in relation to the site context: à Urban structure à Urban grain à Density and mix à Scale à Height à Materials and detailing à Landscape à Views and landmarks à Historical development. à All developments should be site specific and should demonstrate an awareness of the historic context of its surroundings; à Any new developments should be of a high standard of design and should positively contribute to the character of the ACA and reinforce its sense of place; à The scale of new structures should be appropriate to the general scale of buildings within the ACA; à Demolition of structures that positively contribute to the streetscape character of the ACA will not normally be permitted. Where demolition is proposed a vital consideration is the quality of any proposed replacement structure and whether it enriches the character of the ACA; à Where it is proposed to demolish a structure or part of a structure that contributes to the character of an ACA, the onus is on the applicant to justify demolition and redevelopment as opposed to rehabilitation, renovation and re-use; à Retention of original features such as windows, doors, renders, roof coverings and other significant fixtures and fittings is encouraged whilst concurrently promoting energy efficient designs; à The sensitive use of appropriate colour, texture and pattern of materials, whether traditional or contemporary is also important;
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