Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009-2015
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CLONROCHE LOCAL AREA PLAN . 2009-2015 Wexford County Council th Forward Planning Adopted 12 October 2009 Wexford County Council Table of Contents PART 1 Section 1. Introduction 5 1.1 Location and Background 5 1.2 Legal Status 6 1.3 Purpose of Plan 6 1.4 Plan Area 7 1.5 Planning Context 7 1.6 Relationship with other Plans and Strategies 8 1.7 Strategic Environmental Assessment 9 1.8 Appropriate Assessment (AA) 10 Section 2. Strategic Assessment 11 2.1 Population 11 2.2 Population Projections 2009-2015 11 2.3 Age Profile 13 2.4 Employment 14 2.5 Travel Patterns 15 Section 3. Urban Character Assessment 17 3.1 Historical Background 17 3.2 Urban Character Assessment 19 3.2.1 Distinctive Features of the Streetscape 19 3.2.2 Character Zones 20 3.2.3 Buildings in the Village 22 3.2.4 The Interrelationship between Buildings and Spaces 23 3.2.5 Views to Protect 25 3.3 SWOT Analysis 26 Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009 1 Wexford County Council PART 2 Section 4. Core Strategy 27 4.1 The Vision for Clonroche 27 4.2 Core Strategy 27 4.3 Purpose of Land Use Zoning 28 4.4 Landuse Zoning Matrix Table 31 Section 5. Policies & Objectives 35 5.1 Population & Zoned Land 35 5.2 Housing 36 5.2.1 Housing land supply based on population projections 36 5.2.2 Existing Residential & Future Residential 37 5.2.3 Residential Density & Housing 38 5.2.4 Infill Housing & Replacement Structures 39 5.2.5 Traveller Accommodation 39 5.3 Sustainable Development 39 5.4 Retail and Commercial 40 5.5 Employment and Economic Activity 42 5.6 Community Facilities 43 5.7 Education 43 5.8 Childcare Facilities 45 5.9 Amenity, Recreation & Open Space 46 5.9.1 Natural Amenities 46 5.9.2 Sports and Social Scene 46 5.9.3 Open Spaces 47 5.10 Tourism 48 5.11 Protected Views 49 5.12 Village Centre 49 5.13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Accessibility 50 5.13.1 Access and Movement 51 5.13.2 Pedestrian Accessibility 52 5.13.3 Carparking 52 Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009 2 Wexford County Council 5.14 Wastewater Treatment Capacity & Water Supply 53 5.15 Flooding/Climatic Factors 54 5.16 Waste Management 55 5.17 Archeological Heritage 57 5.18 Development Management Standards & Guidelines 58 Appendices 63 Map 1 – Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009-2015 Zoning Map Map 2 – Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009-2015 Aerial Photograph Map 3 – Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009-2015 Protected Views Map 4 - Proposed Clonroche Bypass The Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009 was adopted by the members of Wexford County Council on 12 th October 2009. Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009 3 Wexford County Council Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009 4 Wexford County Council Section 1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Location Clonroche is located in the parish of Cloughbawn . Cloughbawn in Irish means "the white rock" , the village is situated at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains and is strategically located along the N30 National Secondary Route approximately 15 km (9 miles) west of Enniscorthy and approximately 25 km (16 miles) east of New Ross in central County Wexford. Above: Location of Clonroche in County Wexford Clonroche has a distinctive character, which is highly valued by its local residents and visitors. As Clonroche continues to evolve this character will need to be positively managed so that the unique qualities that contribute to Clonroche’s identity can be protected and enhanced, whilst managing future growth and new development. This Local Area Plan (LAP) for Clonroche will have a lifetime of 6 years. Plans of this nature intend to develop, improve and bring forward the physical Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009 5 Wexford County Council environment of the village and the immediate area in a way that is in keeping with its existing character. This Local Area Plan has been prepared by Wexford County Council to address the future needs of the village area and people of Clonroche. 1.2 Legal Status The Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009-2015 has been prepared under sections 18, 19 and 20 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2007 and the Planning & Development Regulations 2001-2008. This Plan sets out the vision that will guide the development of Clonroche for the next six years. This Local Area Plan is consistent with the objectives of the County Development Plan (i.e. Wexford County Development Plan 2007-2013). 1.3 Purpose of the Plan The purpose of this Local Area Plan is to take a long term view of the future development of Clonroche in order to manage change in the village’s physical environment and provide for Above: Aerial view of Clonroche new development that contributes to and enhances the existing qualities of the village. This shall be done by ensuring that development is planned in a comprehensive and co- ordinated manner through the development policies and objectives set out in this Plan for the next six years. Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009 6 Wexford County Council The aim of the Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009-2015 is to: Facilitate the planned, integrated economic and sustainable development of Clonroche by balancing the needs of the community and preserving or enhancing the natural and built environment. 1.4 Plan Area As no previous Local Area Plan has been completed for Clonroche, Wexford County Council has established a new development area boundary for the village. The development boundary of the village has been created following consideration of the following factors: • Consistency with strategic policies at national, regional and local level; • Anticipated population growth target for Clonroche; • The existing urban structure of the village and future infrastructural capacity; • The proper planning and sustainable development of the area. 1.5 Planning Context Village Function Clonroche is typical of a village settlement located in a predominantly rural area. The village, situated on the N30, comprises two supermarkets, three public houses, post office, Garda station, hardware store, carpet centre, grocery shop, filling stations and hairdressers. A grain mill operated by Glanbia Plc. (the third largest dairying group in Europe) is a major employer in the area. The village also has an engineering works, two aluminium window plants, milk intake plant and soft fruit processing plants. The village performs an important civic and service function with a concentration of civic amenities including a community centre and a primary school. These Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009 7 Wexford County Council provide services not only for the resident population but also for a much wider rural and parish based population. Physical Setting and Appreciation Situated between the towns of Enniscorthy and New Ross, Clonroche is located on the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains in a relatively low-lying area within a large agricultural hinterland. The River Boro is the closest major waterway to the village located to its north-eastern side. 1.6 Relationship with other Plans and Strategies National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020 & the Regional Planning Guidelines 2004: The National Spatial Strategy (NSS) and the Regional Planning Guidelines (South East Region) are the two primary strategies, which the composition of the Clonroche LAP has had regard to. Wexford County Development Plan 2007-2013 In the context of the Settlement Strategy set out in the County Wexford Development Plan 2007, Clonroche is identified as a one of 9 strategic growth areas in the County. In addition to good transport links these settlements also provide good infrastructural facilities and services combined with a good population base to maintain them. Appropriate forms of development will be considered in these settlements including medium to high density developments in the core. The Wexford County Housing Strategy The Housing Strategy 2007-2013 sets out current and future housing requirements within the County and the requirement for social and affordable Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009 8 Wexford County Council housing. Wexford County Council owns approximately 7.34 acres of land in Clonroche. 1.7 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) In accordance with the EU Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (2001/42/EC) a screening report was prepared and consultation with the designated environmental authorities carried out. The SEA screening process decides whether a particular Plan, other than those for which SEA is mandatory, would be likely to have significant environmental effects and thus warrant an SEA. Following the carrying out this screening process and consultation with the designated Environmental Authorities; the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, it was determined that an SEA was not required for the Clonroche Local Area Plan. 1.8 Appropriate Assessment (AA) 1 An “Appropriate Assessment” (AA) means an assessment, based on best scientific knowledge, of the potential impacts of a plan on the conservation objectives of any Natura 2000 site and the development where necessary of measures to preclude negative effects. 2 The Clonroche Local Area Plan 2009-2015 has met its requirement in this regard by carrying out an AA screening report of the Plan area. This stage examines the likely effects of the plan either alone or in combination with other plans and projects upon a Natura 2000 site and through this process it has been determined that these effects will not be significant. 1 A report prepared having regard to the relevant EU Guidance, viz. “Assessment of plans and projects significantly affecting Natura 2000 sites” (Methodological guidance on the provision of Article 6(3) and (4) of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC), EC2001.