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Chapter 1 Introduction ‘The Draft Plan sits within a new Chapter 1 hierarchy of national and regional plans which promote a departure from the ‘business as usual’ pattern of development.’ Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - A NEW APPROACH The Draft Louth County Development Plan When adopted, the Draft County 2021-2027 sets out the Council’s overall Development Plan will replace the strategy for the proper planning and Drogheda and Dundalk Development Plans, sustainable development of County Louth in and Urban Area Plans / Local Area Plans will accordance with the Planning and be prepared for these towns during the Development Act 2000 (as amended). It is a lifetime of this Plan, in addition to a Local blueprint for development in County Louth Area Plan for both Ardee and Dunleer. The and is the over-arching strategic framework Local Government Reform Act 2014 also for sustainable development in spatial, established the Municipal District system of economic, social and environmental terms. local administration and within County It offers clear guidance on sustainable Louth there are three such districts: the development policies and objectives, over a Municipal District of Drogheda, the range of issues including, but not limited to; Municipal District of Dundalk and the settlement, sustainable communities, Municipal District of Ardee. movement and transport, heritage and The principal national and regional changes climate action. which impact the Draft Plan are as This Draft Plan represents a step change presented below: from the current Louth County The Draft Plan sits within a new Development Plan 2015-2021, for a number hierarchy of national and regional plans of reasons, which relate primarily to which promote a departure from the changes enacted at national and regional ‘business as usual’ pattern of level and legislative amendments. The development; cumulative impact of the principal changes County Louth has moved from the has a major impact on this Draft County Border Region to the Eastern and Development Plan and none so profoundly Midland Region; as to the recognition afforded to the towns The Regional Spatial and Economic of Drogheda and Dundalk therein. Strategy (RSES) designation of The implementation of the Local Drogheda and Dundalk as Regional Government Reform Act 2014 introduced Growth Centres in acknowledgement of legislative amendments, resulting in the their growth potential as drivers of abolition of Town and Borough Councils. regional development; Consequently, the Draft County A National objective seeking to Development Plan incorporates the strengthen Ireland’s overall urban functional area of the entire County structure with particular reference to including the areas formerly within Drogheda-Dundalk-Newry on the Drogheda Borough Council, Dundalk Town Dublin-Belfast Corridor. Council and Ardee Town Council. Draft Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 1-1 The new hierarchy, wherein the Draft Plan The designation of Drogheda and Dundalk sits, promotes a new way forward for the as two of the three Regional Growth pattern of development nationwide. Centres in the Region is testament to their While recognising the importance of Dublin role as designated centres of growth, to City, the National Planning Framework further support and manage the growth of (NPF) promotes a shift in population and Dublin and critical to the implementation of employment growth to Irelands other cities effective regional development as set out in and regions, including the Regional Growth the NPF. Centres of Drogheda and Dundalk in Growing Drogheda and Dundalk to cities of addition to other towns, villages and rural scale, where the majority of population areas. growth is to be accommodated, supports Future population growth targeted by the the objective of the NPF to strengthen NPF for Drogheda and Dundalk does not Ireland’s overall urban structure. seek to cap but rather build on their potential to develop as cities of scale and 1.2 REGIONAL GROWTH drivers of national and regional economic CENTRES growth, investment and prosperity. Located The RSES Settlement Hierarchy identifies on key strategic and public transport routes, Drogheda and Dundalk as Regional Growth their future growth will promote self- Centres (RGCs), being towns with high level sustaining economic and employment self-sustaining employment and services based development opportunities. that act as regional economic drivers, while This will be complemented by a focused playing a significant role for a wide approach on compact, sequential and catchment area. It supports significant sustainable development to ensure the population and economic growth in these creation of attractive, liveable urban places centres, which is critical to the for communities to enjoy a high quality of implementation of effective regional life and well-being. development. The significance of Drogheda and Dundalk Recognition of the importance of Drogheda in the context of the Dublin-Belfast and Dundalk within the Draft Plan cannot Economic Corridor as an important cross therefore be understated. border network and key driver for regional The RSES sets out a strategic development development, economic growth and framework for the future growth of competitiveness is also recognised in the Drogheda and Dundalk to allow them reach NPF. sufficient scale, to be drivers of regional Prior to 2015, Louth was part of the Border growth, and in recognition of their critical Region but with the establishment of the role in successful regional development. three new regional assemblies, the County was incorporated into the Eastern and Midland Region. This represents a shift from viewing Louth in the context of a border County to one more aligned and affiliated with Dublin and the Eastern & Midland Region; the region with the largest population and highest concentration of employment and associated employment opportunities in the country. 1-2 Draft Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 1.2.1 DROGHEDA With regard to the RSES, a key priority of promoted to capitalise on existing the Draft Plan is to promote the continued infrastructure. sustainable and compact growth of the Areas identified include the Heritage town as a regional driver of city scale with a Quarter and the Westgate Area, which target population of 50,000 by 2031. This received funding under the Urban will be supported by objectives to Regeneration Development Fund (URDF). regenerate the town centre, promote Other opportunity sites include the compact growth in the town’s hinterlands Docklands. This approach is supported by and enhance the role of Drogheda as a self- the RSES over and above the development sustaining strategic employment centre on of greenfield sites. the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor. The Residential Development: The success of development of a joint Urban Area Plan Drogheda as a self-sustaining Regional (UAP) / Local Area Plan (LAP) between Growth Centre (RGC) will be dependent on Louth County Council and Meath County the delivery of a minimum 30% compact Council will provide a coordinated planning growth, through regeneration and framework to deliver strategic sites and redevelopment of vacant, infill and/or regeneration areas. brownfield sites in the town centre, which Regeneration: Revitalising and will contribute to place-making. Recent redeveloping the town centre will be a rapid residential development needs to be priority. This includes the regeneration of balanced with employment growth to opportunity sites. Integrated physical, reverse commuting patterns. economic and social regeneration will be Draft Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 1-3 The sustainable development of lands in the northern and southern environs of the town will be supported. Tourism: Drogheda is recognised as the gateway to the Boyne Valley Region and has significant tourism potential both within and beyond the town. The importance of the River Boyne is acknowledged as being central to any future strategy for the town and its regeneration. In conjunction with Retaining indigenous talent is recognised, as the adjoining parks and open spaces it is the importance of the Lourdes Hospital as provides a link to the Brú na Bóinne and a significant employer in the area. beyond, as a recreational use. Enabling Infrastructure: The goal of achieving compact growth will require improved accessibility, sustainable mobility and the requisite infrastructure to enable Drogheda to grow as a Regional Growth Centre (RGC). The town will benefit from the extension of the DART service and improvements will be required to McBride station relating to accessibility. The importance of protecting the national rail and road infrastructure in supporting economic growth and competitiveness is acknowledged, as is the need for Economic Development: Development of improvements to greenways, walking and the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor with cycling routes. The RSES supports the improved accessibility for Foreign Direct Drogheda Flood Relief Scheme, Drogheda Investment (FDI) and indigenous business Port and the proposed Port Access Northern will enhance Drogheda’s role as a key Cross Route (PANCR). regional economic driver. Cross-border collaboration is necessary for economic growth and to realise the potential of the Economic Corridor. The town has a broad employment base but there is a need to further grow this base and provide additional employment opportunities. The importance of start-up companies is recognised, as well as the strengthening of educational
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