Louth County Council Development Plan 2003 Table of Contents Page Appendix 1 Master Planning Principles 3 Appendix 2 Architectural Conservation Area Development Guidelines 5 2.1 Salterstown, Milltown, Whitestown and Newtown Monasterboice 5 2.2 Monasterboice – A land lord village 5 2.3 Collon 5 2.4 Ardee 7 2.5 Carlingford – Medieval Town 8 Appendix 3 List of Protected Structures 9 3.1 Archaeological structures and features to be preserved 42 Appendix 4 Tree Protection 43 4.1 Survey 43 4.2 Protection 43 Appendix 5 Visibility 44 Appendix 6 Guidelines for the Location of Nursing Homes in County Louth County 45 6.1 Introduction 45 6.2 Definition 45 6.3 Location 45 6.4 Planning Considerations 46 6.4.1 Site Suitability and location 46 6.4.2 Accessibility 46 6.4.3 Design 46 6.4.4 Amenity 46 6.4.5 Utilities 46 Appendix 7 Public Consultation 47 7.1 Formal Notification of the intention to Review Plan 47 7.2 Press Released 47 7.3 Stakeholders and Prescribed Bodies 49 7.3.1 Letter to prescribed bodies 51 7.3.2 Letter to infrastructure providers 51 7.4 Oral Submission 52 7.5 Written Submissions 54 Appendix 8 Sustainable Design Guidelines 55 8.1 Introduction 55 8.2 Criteria for Sustainable Development 55 8.2.1 Identify and Use of Natural Features of the Site 55 1 Louth County Council Development Plan 2003 8.2.2 Layout, Dwelling Mix, Design and Density 55 8.2.3 Public Open Space 56 8.2.4 Sustainable Drainage Systems 56 8.2.5 Materials 56 8.2.6 Energy Efficiency 57 8.2.7 Roads, Car ad Bicycle Parking 57 8.2.8 General 57 8.3 Designing Sustainable Buildings 58 8.3.1 Minimise the Use of Energy 58 8.3.2 Building Fabric 58 8.3.3 Building Services 58 8.3.4 Water Services 58 Maps 2.1(a) Salterstown 2.1(b) Milltown 2.1(c) Whitestown 2.1(d) Newtown Monasterboice 2.2 Monasterboice – A land lord village 2.3 Ardee 2.4 Carlingford – Medieval Town 2 Louth County Council Development Plan 2003 Appendix 1 Master Planning Principles It is the policy of the council to adopt master planning principles in the development of new residential neighbourhoods. These principles are based on the concept of sustainability with respect to minimisation of energy use, protection of the environment and the development of community. The preparation of master plans for the development of residential neighbourhoods should incorporate the following: 1. A comprehensive survey setting out topographical information and features and identifying all trees, hedgerows and other significant vegetation within the plan area. Every efforts should be made to retain as much of the existing vegetation/natural features as possible and the overall layout of the development should be such as to facilitate this. Where it is proposed to remove existing vegetation/natural features to facilitate the development, these should be clearly identified and proposals included for their replacement. 2. A plan containing infrastructure provision and outlining the road layout for the neighbourhood. This should include details of public transport routes and should, where possible or appropriate, utilise the concept of ‘Home Zones’ to enable the differing types of traffic to be segregated in order to secure a better living environment for the new neighbourhood. 3. A land use-zoning plan setting out an appropriate the mix of uses for the neighbourhood. It should establish the focal point for the community and the facilities to be provided therin. Uses should be on a par with neighbourhood centre provision, including a diversity of local retail services and facilities, health care, childcare provisions and a community centre commensurate with the needs of the anticipated population. A childcare facility with 20 places will be required for every 75 residential units. 4. Provision for educational and institutional facilities as agreed with the council and with the appropriate authorities. Given the anticipated level of population within the new area, it is expected that there may well be a need for additional classrooms or indeed a new school. There will be a requirement to set aside an area of land to meet educational needs and it is expected that developer contributions will also be required to help provide the necessary facilities. The area of land to be set aside should be centrally located, adjacent to recreational areas and close to the other community facilities with good pedestrian and public transport links. 5. Each new neighbourhood area should provide links to a local public transport system and ensure that the new neighbourhood areas can be accessed by a choice of transport modes including cycle paths and walkways. Internal public transport routes should be identified. 6. The plan should also identify areas where there is potential to provide sustainable local employment opportunities. In such cases, the types of uses likely to be accommodated, as well as details on design and setting, should be provided. 7. House designs and site layout features. Traditional forms and materials should, in general, be used, however sympathetic contemporary equivalents will also be acceptable. 8. Design should also promote energy and water efficiency, the use of recycled and local materials and protect flora, fauna and natural habitats. 9. Encourage design flexibility so that buildings are adaptable to a range of compatible uses. 3 Louth County Council Development Plan 2003 10. Details regarding the density, massing and height of development on the site as a whole and the provision of open space and landscaping. These should be in a manner that respects the topography of, and the views into, the site and the relationship between the built up area and the open countryside. 11. The master plan should include details of childrens’ play facilities and general community facilities incorporating links to other residential areas and services in the locale. 12. The layout and orientation of the buildings should take into account the need to address roads, natural features, topography and landscape. 13. Particular attention should be paid to boundary treatment and the need to separate conflicting uses. Where possible, boundary treatment along the undeveloped boundaries of the site should be such as to provide a soft edge between the built up area and the countryside beyond. The master planning approach provides an opportunity for the development to be moulded in such a manner as to fit comfortable into the landscape. By taking advantage of topographic features and natural vegetation on the site, greater diversity of design can be accommodated so as to create a unique character for each neighbourhood. An integrated approach to open space provision will facilitate pedestrian/cycle links within the development separate from the road network. This will have significant amenity, recreational and safety benefits for the residents. 4 Louth County Council Development Plan 2003 Appendix 2 Architectural Conservation Area Development Guidelines 2.1 Salterstown, Milltown, Whitestown and Newtown Monasterboice. These settlements are vernacular in character, Whitestown being the largest, with single, 1½ or two storey dwellings with adjoining outbuildings, the roofs are slated, thatched or corrugated iron, walls are stone, natural, plastered or whitewashed. Both gables and frontages face the road. The roads are generally not defined by kerbs, but edged with grassed verges, or change surface gently to meet the buildings. The boundaries for these settlements are delineated on attached maps. Development guidelines: (a) Any development within these architectural conservation areas should preserve and enhance the character of these areas by giving consideration to the suitability of scale, style, construction materials, colour and decoration proposed. All development should respect the architectural character quality and features, and elevations and grouping of buildings. (b) Encourage the retention or re-use where appropriate of intact structures, repair or reinstatement of derelict or disused structures, and to permit infill development where this is sensitive to the character of the settlement. (c) Permission for the demolition of individual buildings or groups of buildings that contribute positively to the historic character of the area will not normally be granted. (d) Roof extensions should be small and respect the style and shape of the original roof. (e) The removal of original plaster, slates, cast iron gutters and downpipes, timber sash windows or other joinery will not be permitted. Where works are necessary for maintenance and repair they are to be carried out on a basis of replacement of like with like. The use of PVC, aluminium or cement renders on historic buildings will be discouraged. 2.2 Monasterboice -Monastic site Development guidelines: (a) This site is a monastic settlement founded by St Buite in the early 6th C. The principle monuments are the early Christian round tower and high crosses, 10thC, and medieval church ruins, 13thC. Traces of the circular earthen ramparts that once enclosed the monastery can be seen from the top of the tower. The crosses are among the most remarkable works of early Irish Art. (b) Any development should not interfere with the setting of the mediaeval structures and round tower. 2.3 Collon - A landlord village The village of Collon is built on a steep hill around a crossroads with an outlook over the valley. Its location relates to the river, which was the source of power for its industry. An early Georgian terrace of houses is 5 Louth County Council Development Plan 2003 located at the lower end and the landlord village was created at the junction. A significant early Georgian three storey house (built 1740) gives solidity to the north east corner of the junction. The village green, designed for an open-air market, is set back from the road and creates a focus for the north end of the village.