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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 2022-2028498Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) 12.7.6 Car Parking Design and Layout On-Street Parking In urban areas, car parking should be predominantly on-street with communal (that is, undesignated) spaces for the purposes of: à Traffic Calming: On-street parking increases driver caution by visually narrowing the vehicular carriageway and reducing forward visibility; à Efficiency: On-street parking allows for a greater turnover of spaces and caters for visitors; à Pedestrian Comfort: The need for vehicular crossovers and the temptation for drivers to kerb mount and block footpaths is significantly reduced; à Streetscape: Extensive parking to the immediate front of dwellings (where landscaping could be provided) will dominate the appearance of the houses and detract from the visual qualities of the area. On-street parking should be 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-friendly species; à Provision of not more than two parallel or five perpendicular spaces between trees / planting bays; à Use of permeable paving, where appropriate. The layout of on-street spaces shall be designed in accordance with the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets and the National Cycle Manual (where provided adjacent to cycle paths / lanes). In-Curtilage Parking In-curtilage car parking will be considered to the front of the house for lower density residential development (40 dwellings per hectare or below), subject to: à Sufficient measures to promote a self-regulating street environment; à Adequate plot widths to enable the planting of materials which have a low-level screening effect; à The provision of conveniently located on-street parking for visitors. Widening of Driveways to Accommodate In-Curtilage Parking Proposals to widen driveways to accommodate in-curtilage parking will be considered having regard to the following: à A width of 3.5m between gate pillars shall not normally be exceeded. This is for reasons of pedestrian safety and visual amenity and to retain on-street parking spaces; à Proposals to widen driveways that would result in the removal of, or damage to, a street tree will not generally be permitted and where permitted must be
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028499Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) mitigated; à Where a hard surface is proposed to accommodate parking in a front garden area, permeable paving shall be used, in the interest of sustainable drainage. Parking in Town, District and Shopping Centres and Large Commercial / Residential Development à Parking arrangements for specific user requirements including disabled drivers, motorcycles and scooters will be required in town and district centres, shopping centres, public transport nodes and other destinations; à Payment systems will be required for car parks associated with major shopping centres and other large commercial developments where new facilities or major extensions to existing facilities are proposed; à For residential densities of 40-50 dwellings per hectare and within town and village centres, a combination of on-street parking and supplementary off-street parking will be required; à For large commercial developments or residential developments of over 50 dwellings per hectare, large areas of off-street parking will be required as follows: Parking Courts: To ensure surface parking does not dominate the urban landscape, parking courts that are highly visible from the public domain, should be restricted in size (with no more than 40 spaces per court) and should be well landscaped. Where larger areas of surface parking are proposed they should be located behind buildings, and / or in the centre of blocks, so that they are obscured from view. Basements: To ensure a safe and secure environment, basement car parks should be well lit and well ventilated. Basement car parks that protrude above the ground level as a street interface will generally not be acceptable in town and village centres due to their visually obtrusive and inactive nature. A protrusion of up to 1.2m may be acceptable in residential areas provided the facade is screened with planting and it does not inhibit levels of passive surveillance from residences or the formation of ‘own door’ access from the street. Multi-Storey Car Parks: To ensure that an attractive interface is created large areas of blank facade should be avoided. In town and village centres car park structures should be wrapped with or placed over retail and commercial units. Upper storeys should be suitably treated to ensure they make a positive contribution to the public domain. 12.8 Community Infrastructure and Open Space This Section should be read in conjunction with Chapter 8: Community Infrastructure and Open Space. 12.8.1 Community Centres à In residential or mixed-use new development areas, the Council will apply a standard of 1 large district level, multi-functional community centre per 8,000 population or equivalent smaller centres at a more local level to address specific needs (or as may be updated by any future community centre strategy carried
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028500Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) out by the Council). à A district level community centre should be approximately 1,200-1,800 sq m in size. à Smaller centres at a more local level should generally be between 350-650sq m in size. à In some circumstances, the Council may require residential or mixed used developments in new development areas to provide a pro rata contribution towards the provision of a community centre, and in line with the Development Contribution Scheme (see Chapter 8, Policy COS3 Objective 3). Design of Community Centres should take into account the following elements: à Location to facilitate access by walking, cycling and public transport; à Multiple site access points to increase connectivity to the surrounding area; à Incorporation of a universal design approach; à Architectural design adding visual interest and sense of place to the area; à Climate action measures including siting and design to take advantage of solar gain and use of renewable energy and technologies (solar and wind power, heat pumps, and so on). à Consideration of residential amenity in terms of potential impacts arising from noise, traffic and parking, and so on. 12.8.2 Public Open Space A number of strategies relevant to public open space, parks and recreation have been prepared by the Council including the TeenSpace Programme (2021) and Sports Pitch Strategy (2020). The Parks and Open Spaces Strategy is also being prepared in parallel to the Development Plan. Parks and open space should encourage the development of a well-connected and integrated public open space network that contributes towards achieving a broad range of policy objectives set out in Chapter 8: à Improving community, health and wellbeing à Enhancing visual amenity à Promoting sustainable development à Promoting climate change adaption and mitigation à Reinforcing Green Infrastructure à Promotion of biodiversity à Supporting culture and heritage à Supporting the local economy, including tourism The 5 principles guiding Public Open Space Provision include: à Hierarchy à Environmental Sustainability à Quantity à Quality à Accessibility
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028501Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) Section 12.6.10 of this chapter provides further detail of standards. Refer also to policy and objectives set out in Chapter 8, section 8.7 Parks and Public Open Space. 12.8.3 Healthcare Facilities Large medical centres, including Primary Care Centres (PCC) and group medical practices will be favourably considered in town, district and village and in local centres where appropriate. The Council supports the provision of primary care facilities in accordance with the Department of Health standard of one facility per 7,000-10,000 population. All planning applications for health facilities including medical practices and primary care centres should include full details to allow an understanding of the nature and extent of the proposed development, including the following: à Details of proposed medical or related professional activities (for example, GP, dentist, physiotherapist); à Any associated commercial activity (for example, pharmacy); à Proposed number of practitioners and support staff; à Intended hours of operation; à Confirmation of support from HSE (in the case of Primary Care Centres); à Mobility management plan (in the case of large Primary Care Centres). Location, siting and design should take account of the following elements: à Location that maximises accessibility to public transport, walking and cycling; à Architectural design that adds visual interest and sense of place; à Inclusion of universal design principles; à Incorporation of climate action measures including siting and design to take advantage of solar gain and the use of renewable energy and technologies (for example, solar and wind power, heat pumps). Small scale medical surgeries / practices (for example, doctor / dentist / physiotherapist) are open for consideration in established areas, subject to appropriate safeguards to protect the residential amenity of the area. The applicant will be required to demonstrate a spatial rationale for the conversion of a full dwelling in the context of: à The availability of alternative sites in the area; à The location of schools and employment; à Public transport services; à Existing healthcare facilities. In instances of partial conversion from residential to healthcare, the proposal will be assessed as a Home-Based Economic Activity.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028502Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) 12.8.4 Early Childhood Care and Education Facilities Applications for childcare facilities should be assessed with regard to the requirements of the ‘Childcare Facilities: Guidelines for Planning Authorities’, DEHLG (2001) and Circular Letter PL 3 / 2016 (DECLG)) and any superseding guidelines, or as required by the Planning Authority. The Guidelines recommend one childcare facility with a minimum of 20 places for each 75 units for new residential developments, with any variation to this standard being justified having regard to factors such as: à Type of residential units (if mainly one-bedroom units, childcare need may be reduced); à Emerging demographic profile; à Availability of existing childcare services in the vicinity. In new developments, childcare facilities should be purpose built, at ground floor level or in a stand-alone building. In residential areas the conversion of detached and semi-detached dwellings will be considered at appropriate locations, subject to the protection of residential amenity. The applicant will also be required to demonstrate a spatial rationale for the conversion of a full dwelling in the context of the availability of alternative sites within the catchment, the location of schools and employment, available public transport and existing childcare facilities. In instances of partial conversion from residential to childcare, the proposal will be assessed as a Home- Based Economic Activity. Planning applications for childcare and early educational facilities should include full details in order to allow understanding of the nature and extent of the proposed development. Planning applications will be assessed on the basis of the following factors: à Nature of the facility (full day care, sessional, after school, and so on); à Number of children to be catered for; à Number of full-time and part-time staff; à Intended hours of operation; à Impact on residential amenity, taking into account factors such as noise, traffic and parking; à Suitability of the site for the type and size of facility proposed; à Availability of indoor and outdoor play space; à Accessibility to public transport, walking and cycling routes; à Local traffic conditions; à Access, car parking and drop off facilities for staff and customers. 12.8.5 Education Facilities Applications relating to schools and school sites should be assessed with regard to the requirements of ‘The Provision of Schools and the Planning System, A Code of Practice for Planning Authorities’, DES & DEHLG (2008) or any revised guidelines for schools published by the Department of Education. The Council supports the
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028503Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) provision of schools at the standards set out by the Department (whereby 11.5% of the population will require a primary school place and 7.5% will require a post primary school place or as may be revised). Planning Applications for schools will be expected to demonstrate how the following issues are addressed: à Location, Siting and Design – location should be accessible to public transport, walking and cycling; siting and design should maximise solar gain, work with site constraints and add visual interest and sense of place to the area; à Site Access – multiple site access points for pedestrians and cyclists should be provided to maximise permeability and connectivity with the surrounding area; à Universal Design – insofar as is feasible, this approach should be used in order to cater for diverse needs; à Impact on Residential Amenity – noise, traffic, parking, overlooking, sunlight and daylight, and other relevant matters should be addressed; à Mobility Management – mobility management plans will be required which prioritise walking, cycling and public transport above private car trips; traffic, parking and drop-off management should also be addressed; à Cycling – adequate and secure bicycle storage will be a requirement; à Landscape Proposals – these should include linking in with existing green infrastructure and proposals for native tree species and pollinator planting; à Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) – measures include permeable paving, water butts, green roofs and walls, swales. In relation to schools in built-up areas, reduced provision may be acceptable in relation to elements such as parking and set-down facilities where there is good access to public transport, where residential development is at higher densities and where there are good walking and cycling facilities. The applicant should demonstrate clearly how off-site provision of facilities such as amenity space, sports facilities and car parking (where required) can be provided to meet the required needs to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Reduced or off-site provision of facilities will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Multi-storey buildings (that is, above two storeys) on smaller sites in urban areas may also be appropriate, subject to justification in a design statement. 12.8.6 Public Art Development proposals for Public Art will be supported in suitable, accessible locations within the County. Public art should reflect the character of the area, whether historic or contemporary, and shall be designed in consultation and agreement with the Council. Lighting may be appropriate for certain pieces of public art depending on their size, location and the visual and biodiversity impact of such lighting. The ‘Per Cent for Art’ scheme will be supported whereby 1% of the cost of any publicly funded capital, infrastructural and building development can be allocated to the commissioning of a work of art.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028504Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) Major new commercial developments greater than 5,000 sq m in size, in the case of non-residential development, and in excess of 500 units in the case of residential development, will be required to incorporate a physical artistic feature into the scheme to improve the built environment / public realm. This may include high quality features within the environment or landscaping, in agreement with the Council. 12.8.7 Places of Worship Development proposals for the habitual use of a building as a place of public worship or religious instruction will be considered in the context of the land use zoning and the need to protect the amenities of established uses from impacts arising from traffic, noise or other disturbance. Locations within town, district, local and village centres that are accessible by public transport, walking and cycling are most appropriate. Planning applications for places of worship should be accompanied by details of the capacity of the facility (for example, seating capacity), a traffic assessment and intended hours of operation. 12.8.8 Burial Grounds Including Green Burial Grounds and Crematoria Development proposals for new or extended cemeteries and / or crematoria, including green burial grounds will be considered in suitable locations with compatible land use zoning objectives. The applicant will be required to demonstrate a need for the development and that the proposal will not adversely impact on the amenity of adjacent existing residents or businesses, or disproportionately cause inconvenience by way of significant traffic congestion or car parking issues. All proposals pertaining to cemeteries, crematoria or green burial grounds should demonstrate compliance with appropriate legislative guidelines and provide details in relation to landscaping, storage, waste and groundwater. Hydrogeological surveys and monitoring of the groundwater may be required for cemeteries. Cemeteries are part of the green infrastructure of the County and any proposals for new or extended burial grounds should incorporate planting of native and pollinator species. 12.8.9 Pigeon Lofts Pigeon lofts have the potential to cause disturbance, nuisance and detract from the amenities of an area and as such, proposals for new or extended pigeon lofts will be carefully considered. Development proposals for pigeon lofts should address the following: à Pigeon Lofts should not normally exceed 15 sq m in area and shall have a maximum height of 4 metres in the case of a pitched roof or 2.5 metres in the case of a flat roof; à Lofts should be located as far away as possible from neighbouring properties and should not be located within less than 5 metres of an adjoining or nearby boundary; à Pigeon lofts shall be sited and designed to avoid undue impact on existing visual
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028505Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) and residential amenities, particularly with regard to odours, noise and hygiene; à A proliferation of pigeon lofts in residential areas will not be favourably considered and the number of pigeon lofts in the immediate locality will be taken into consideration; à Permissions should initially be for a temporary period of not more than two years in order to allow each development to be monitored and reviewed; à Open lofts that allow pigeons to enter or leave freely are not permissible. 12.9 Economic Development and Employment This section should be read in conjunction with Chapter 9 and associated policies and objectives. 12.9.1 Regeneration Zone Development in Regeneration Zones will be assessed against the relevant criteria within the Urban Design Manual, the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets and / or the Retail Design Manual as appropriate. A Design Statement (see Section 12.5.2 Design Statements) accompanying development proposals in Regeneration (REGEN) zones should also address the following criteria: à Demonstrate a clear transition towards a more urban form of development and a traditional street network; à Address connectivity and linkages in the area and demonstrate that the development of the site would not give rise to isolated piecemeal pockets of residential development that are disconnected from shops, amenities and / or other residences; à Residential development should not be introduced at ground floor level adjacent to busy roads, and / or roads that are subject to significant movements by Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs); à Given the transitional nature of Regeneration Zones, precautions will be taken to ensure that the potential for noise pollution, air pollution or other nuisance from established industrial uses will not exceed acceptable environmental standards. The Planning Authority may seek a report from a suitably qualified person to identify and quantify sources of noise pollution, air pollution, or nuisance, assess the potential impacts on the proposed development and provide a series of recommendations to mitigate the impacts of any pollutants insofar as possible (for instance, orientation and layout of dwellings, positioning of openings and insulation); à It may be necessary to consider improvements to the surrounding road and street network in conjunction with the Planning Authority, to calm traffic and improve pedestrian and cyclist access.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028506Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) 12.9.2 Enterprise and Employment Areas: Table 12.27: Key Principles for Development within Enterprise and Employment Zones Key Principles for Development within Enterprise and Employment Zones Access and Movement à Major links to and through a site are provided as identified within the County Development Plan or relevant Local Area Plan, Masterplan and / or as determined by a site analysis process and / consultation with the planning authority; à The street network is easy to navigate with a clear hierarchy of streets identifying the function of each street; à Individual streets are designed in accordance with the requirements of the (DMURS) Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets; à Large areas of parking (in particular staff parking) is located to the rear of buildings and screened from the street. Smaller areas of parking may be located to the front of buildings provided they are well designed (including areas of planting) and do not result in excessive setbacks from the street; à The design and layout of new business parks shall promote walking, cycling and the use of public transport, including adequate provision of cycle and pedestrian linkages. Open Space and Landscape à Provision of a detailed landscape plan showing site appropriate open space which may include a hierarchy of spaces suited to a variety of functions and activities. The landscape plan will also incorporate GI elements (see GI below); à Important natural features of the site such as trees, hedgerows and watercourses are retained, integrated within the landscape plan and reinforced with the planting of native species; à Natural buffer zones and defensive planting are used to define private space and the use of fencing to the front of buildings is minimised. Where fences interface with the public domain they should be of a high quality and incorporate elements of landscaping (for screening); à Development within business parks shall maintain and promote a parkland-like setting with high quality landscaping.
- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028507Implementation and Monitoring ( IM) Green Infrastructure (GI) All development proposals shall be accompanied by a GI Infrastructure Plan, which will normally be submitted as part of the suite of Landscape Plans that are required for a development. Plans shall include the following: à Site location plan showing the development site in the context of the wider GI as shown on the GI Strategy for the County; à Site survey and analysis, identifying existing GI and key assets within the site; à Indicate how the development proposals link to and enhance the wider GI network of the County; à Proposed GI protection, enhancement and restoration proposals as part of the landscape plan, where appropriate, for the site; à Proposals for identification and control of invasive species. Regardless of development size or type, applicants must submit an overall site summary quantifying and detailing the following: à tree and hedgerow removal; à tree and hedgerow retention; à new tree and hedgerow planting. This information will be submitted in a digital format agreed with the Council to allow amalgamation and reporting on tree and hedgerow cover within the County over time. Built Form and Corporate Identity à Building heights respond to the surrounding context with transitions provided where necessary which reinforce the urban structure with taller buildings located along key movement corridors, gateways and nodes; à Individual buildings should be of contemporary architectural design and finish (including use of colour); à Various treatments, finishes and colours should be employed to reduce the bulk, massing and scale of larger buildings; à The layout and design of buildings should maximise frontages onto the public realm and enclose private external spaces (such as service yards and car parks) and storage areas behind them; à Signage should be simple in design and designed to integrate with architectural features and / or the landscape setting (see also Section 12.5.7 Advertising, Corporate Identification and Public Information Signs). 12.9.3 Home Based Economic Activity Development proposals for small scale home based economic activities will be considered where the applicant is the resident of the house and can demonstrate that the proposed activity is subordinate to the main residential use of the dwelling.
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