1 Dublin City Development Plan 2011 – 2017 WRITTEN STATEMENT 1 Dublin City Development Plan 2011 – 2017 WRITTEN STATEMENT | Chapter 1 DUBLIN CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2011 – 2017 FOREWORD The City Development Plan 2011 – 2017 is a corporate policy document which will have a key infl uence on the future development of our city. This new Plan comes into effect at a particularly challenging time in the city’s development, following fi fteen years of unprecedented growth. However, I believe that these challenges will be converted into opportunities that will create a shared vision to achieve sustainable long term recovery for the benefi t of the city and its residents. These opportunities will be based on the enduring attributes of our city. These include its strong identity and culture; the fact that it is part of a city region and the premier gateway into the state, and most importantly, the recognition that the citizens of Dublin are its most valuable asset. The Development Plan was made by the elected members of the City Council following extensive consultation which took place over a two year period with a wide range of interests including businesses, community groups, sectoral bodies and members of the public. I am grateful for all those who gave generously of their time to take part in this consultation process. The development plan sets out a new approach to meet the needs and aspirations of the city and its inhabitants, not only for the six year life of the plan, but also in the long term. Also, for the fi rst time, the City Development Plan contains a core strategy which will guide all our policies and actions. This core strategy consists of three interwoven strands to make Dublin: DUBLIN CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2011 – 2017 WRITTEN STATEMENT | iii Chapter 1 | ■ a compact, quality, green, well contribution that good streets and quality connected city public places can make to the identity and character of our city. ■ a smart city facilitating real economic recovery, and The successful implementation of the City ■ a city of good neighbourhoods and Development Plan will necessitate on- socially inclusive communities going collaboration and a positive sense Uniquely, the new plan sets out a clear of goodwill from all sections of society. strategy in relation to how density and Dublin City Council will actively undertake height can be accommodated in our a leadership role in fostering a shared predominantly low-rise city. approach, to resolving the challenges and opportunities facing our city. I am confi dent The Plan also sets out a programme of that with this approach Dublin can realise Local Area Plans in order to focus the its vision as one of the most creative and regeneration and the phased completion sustainable city regions in Europe where of key developing areas, such as the North people will want to live, work and visit as a Fringe (Clongriffi n – Belmayne), Pelletstown matter of choice. and Naas Road. The promotion of economic growth is a priority in the new Plan. The City Council, together with South Dublin, Fingal and Dun John Tierney Laoghaire Rathdown County Councils, Dublin City Manager has produced an Economic Action Plan to raise Dublin’s profi le as an internationally competitive city region. There are other challenges which the city must address, including those in relation to climate change. The Development Plan stresses the need for a sustainable approach incorporating upgraded infrastructure, water conservation and fl ood resilient design in order to allow the city become a more competitive, liveable city region. The connected city is another central theme of this Plan. Essential to this theme is the promotion of better public transport, cycling and walking facilities. The success of the Dublin Bike Scheme is an example of a City initiative which is changing the mental map of the city. The Development Plan also places a strong emphasis on the iv | DUBLIN CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2011 – 2017 | Chapter 1 MEMBERS OF DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL 2010 Lord Mayor, Councillor Gerry Breen 2010/2011 CENTRAL AREA SOUTH CENTRAL Cabra/Glasnevin Ballyfermot/Drimnagh Councillor Áine Clancy Councillor Michael Connaghan Councillor Cieran Perry Councillor Vincent Jackson Councillor Mary O’Shea Councillor Bríd Smith Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick Councillor Louise Minihan Councillor Séamas McGrattan Crumlin/Kimmage Councillor Eric Byrne NORTH INNER CITY Councillor Ruairí McGinley Councillor Christy Burke Councillor Henry Upton Councillor Emer Costello Councillor Joan Collins Councillor Marie Metcalfe Councillor Claire O’Regan SOUTH WEST INNER CITY Councillor Nial Ring Councillor John Gallagher Councillor Ray McAdam Councillor Clare Byrne Councillor Rebecca Moynihan NORTH CENTRAL AREA Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh Artane/Whitehall Councillor Larry O’Toole SOUTH EAST Councillor Declan Flanagan Pembroke/Rathmines Councillor Julia Carmichael Councillor Jim O’Callaghan Councillor Paddy Bourke Councillor Dermot Lacey Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Edie Wynne Clontarf Councillor Eoghan Murphy Councillor Deirdre Heney Councillor Mary Freehill Lord Mayor, Councillor Gerry Breen Councillor Oisín Quinn Councillor Damian O’Farrell SOUTH EAST INNER CITY Councillor Naoise Ó’Muirí Councillor Kevin Humphreys Councillor Aodhán Ó’Ríordáin Councillor Mannix Flynn Donaghmede Councillor Maria Parodi Councillor Catherine Noone Councillor Killian Forde Councillor Seán Kenny Councillor Tom Brabazon Councillor Pat Crimmins North West Area Ballymun/Finglas Councillor John Lyons Councillor Andrew Montague Councillor Bill Tormey Councillor Dessie Ellis Councillor John Redmond Councillor Paul McAuliffe DUBLIN CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2011 – 2017 WRITTEN STATEMENT | v Dublin City Council Areas N Belcamp Darndale Ballymun Santry NORTH WEST Coolock Finglas NORTH CENTRAL Artane Raheny Drumcondra Cabra Phoenix Park Clontarf CENTRAL Ballyfermot SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH EAST Drimnagh Ballsbridge Ranelagh Crumlin Clonskeagh Rathgar DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL John Tierney Dublin City Manager Michael Stubbs Assistant City Manager Dick Gleeson Dublin City Planner Jim Keogan Executive Manager John O’Hara Deputy Dublin Planning Offi cer Conor Finn Chief Technician Planning vi | DUBLIN CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2011 – 2017 | Chapter 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapters Chapter 1 Background to the making of the plan 3 Chapter 2 Context for the Development Plan 6 Chapter 3 Development Plan vision and core strategy 10 Chapter 4 Shaping the City 28 Chapter 5 Connecting and sustaining the City’s infrastructure 50 Chapter 6 Greening the City 84 Chapter 7 Fostering Dublin’s character and culture 102 Chapter 8 Making Dublin the heart of the City 126 Chapter 9 Revitalising the City’s economy 134 Chapter 10 Strengthening the City as the national retail destination 146 Chapter 11 Providing quality homes in a compact City 156 Chapter 12 Creating good neighbourhoods and successful communities 168 Chapter 13 Implementation 178 Chapter 14 Development Management 185 Chapter 15 Land-use zoning 188 Chapter 16 Guiding principles 210 Chapter 17 Development standards 238 Appendices 302 Glossary of Terms and Phrases 438 DUBLIN CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2011 – 2017 WRITTEN STATEMENT | vii List of Figures Figure 1: Context for Development Plan 2011 - 2017 12 Figure 2: Core Strategy 14 Figure 3: Character Areas 30 Figure 4: Key Views and Propspects 32 Figure 5: Making a Legible City - Key Spaces and Connections 41 Figure 6: City Centre Integrated Transport 54 Figure 7: Dublin City Green Cycle Network 57 Figure 8: Strategic Pedestrian Routes 59 Figure 9: Regional Infrastructure 71 Figure 10: Strategic Green Network 86 Figure 11: City Centre Green Routes 88 Figure 12: Main Cultural Attractions 104 Figure 13: Main Cultural Quarters 109 Figure 14: Dublin City: Historic Core 112 Figure 15: National Spatial Strategy 128 Figure 16: Dublin City Region Economic Strategy 139 Figure 17: Retail Strategy 150 Figure 18: City Centre Retail Core: Principal Shopping Streets 152 Figure 19: Main Inner City Regeneration Areas 164 Figure 20: Connecting Neighbourhoods 171 Figure 21: Building Height in Dublin 246 Figure 22: Zones of Advertising Control 394 viii | DUBLIN CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2011 – 2017 | Chapter 1 List of Tables Table 3.1: RPGs 2010-2022 Population Targets and Housing Allocation for Dublin City 15 Table 3.2: Housing Unit Allocations for Dublin City Council 15 Table 3.3: Estimated Capacity of Key Developing Areas 17 Table 3.4: Schedule of Local Area Plans / Statutory Plans to Deliver the Core Strategy 19 Table 3.5: Schedule of Other Local Area Plans 19 Table 3.6: Schedule of Schematic Masterplans 20 Table 15.1: Primary Land-use Zoning Categories 192 Table 17.1: Car Parking Standards for Various Land-uses 295 Table 17.2: Cycle Parking Standards for Various Land-uses 299 Appendices Appendix 1 – Schedule of Non-Statutory Plans 302 Appendix 2 – National, Regional and Local Guidance 302 Appendix 3 – The Dublin City Council Housing Strategy 2011 – 2017 307 Appendix 4 – Retail Strategy 327 Appendix 5 – Travel Plans 343 Appendix 6 – Transport Assessment 346 Appendix 7 – Strategic Cycle Network 348 Appendix 8 – Roads Standards for Various Classes of Development 353 Appendix 9 – Dublin Port Tunnel Structural Safety 356 Appendix 10 – Protected Structures and Buildings in Conservation Areas 356 Appendix 11 – Proposed Architectural Conservation Areas 358 Appendix 12 – Stone Setts to be Retained, Restored or Introduced 363 Appendix 13A. – Paved Areas & B. Paved Areas and Streets with Granite Kerbing 365 Appendix 14 – List of National Monuments Legislation, National