Chief Executive’s Report On submissions/observations received to the Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027

Appendix 1: Summary of Submissions/Observations Received

The submissions summarised in Appendix 1 exclude the following:

• Submissions No. 1 to 12 inclusive. These submissions are from the Prescribed Authorities and are summarised in Section 3 of the Chief Executive’s Report. • Submissions that relate to the requests for the zoning of land. These submissions are summarised in Section 4 of the Chief Executive’s report and refer to the following submissions: 92, 118, 166, 210, 243, 245, 260, 298, 321, 335, 343, 344, 349, 355, 360, 446, 456, 467, 482, 504, 506, 508, 524, 548, 552, 594, 598, 615, 646, 656, 657, 658, 666, 667, 668, 675, 676, 678, 679, 680, 686, 694, 696.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 013 M Murphy The submission relates to Permeability Measure 63. The submission does not understand the need for this as there is already an entrance from the R445. The proposed pathway is approximately 50 meters from the existing one and serves no additional benefit to the community.

Negative implications: • Health and safety risk for children to have another entrance\exit to busy road. • Security risk to the residence of the estate. • Creates a walk-through area where increased footfall will have a negative effect on the privacy and security of the residents. • Risk entrance will encourage loitering and anti-social behaviour. • Litter will increase from additional footfall. • Use of bicycles along a quiet walkway is a danger to people walking.

Submission believes the proposal is a total waste of taxpayers’ money and could recommend several ways where the money could be better spent to improve the community.

014 Brian McAdam Strongly objects to Permeability Measure 63 as there is already an entrance from the R445. The proposal: • Will encourage anti-social behaviour. • Poses a security risk to people’s homes. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Creates an entrance directly on a very busy road which is dangerous for young children. • Would encourage and increase the amount of litter in the area.

015 Ross McCarthy Jigginstown Linear Park • Supportive of the proposals to provide a new park. • Close residential areas have very little open space and virtually no off-road looping walking paths. • Proposal should be prioritised in the short to medium term. Suggests the park is made accessible directly to the residents of Primrose Gardens / Castlefarm to avoid residents having to walk down the bypass and along the R445 (Newbridge Road) to access. Table 5.1 • A pedestrian crossing point is required on the south ring road to link the CastleFarm/Primrose developments and the Elsmore development to provide a better walking link through to the Devoy Quarter and town centre. • Further expand Objective MTO 1.11 to include bus stops on both sides of the road.

Section 6.4.5 Caragh Road South and Jigginstown • Jigginstown location is inappropriate for a data centre, arguing such centres provide little direct employment while occupying large areas of real estate. • Short-sighted and renders the area useless for future development for other public amenities and services. • Better locations further from the town centre, e. g. link road between Naas and Newbridge, or around the Newhall area as well serviced and near the M7.

Jigginstown Castle • Encouraged by proposals for to make use of this great landmark. • Fuller plan for the area surrounding the castle should be considered.

Canal Development • Positive to see a plan to develop the canal paths from the harbour to Corbally Harbour. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Opportunity to extend or branch out this walking path and connect to the surrounding estates of Primrose Gardens, Castlefarm, Wentworth Place should be explored.

016 Joanne Pender Concerns raised about proposals for a new data centre in Naas. These concerns relate to the requirement of such centres for significant new energy infrastructure and increased emissions which will make it harder for Ireland to achieve its climate objectives.

Stated that by 2028 data centres and other large users will consume 29% of Ireland’s electricity, according to EirGrid.

Dozens of centres have opened in recent years, bringing the total to 54, with a combined power capacity of 642MW. But the boom will exact a price. Ireland is one of the EU’s worst carbon emission offenders and faces fines of more than €250m for missing 2020 targets on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Missing later targets will trigger steeper fines.

Submission argues that no new data centres should be considered in Kildare without: • Thorough look at environmental impact. • Impact on climate change targets. • How centres can be powered by renewable sources of energy. • Impact on water services and other local infrastructure.

Concern that data centres do not bring much to local employment except during the construction phase but very little in terms of long-term sustainable employment.

Call for a policy in the Local Area Plan that states no high energy consumption planning developments such as Data Centres can be approved in this area without an assessment on the impact that would have on our climate targets, our other energy resources such as water and how the developments energy will be sourced and assurances that any proposals for Data Centre Developments are sustainable.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 017 R Burke The submission relates to Permeability Measures 63 & 64, and their impacts on the Jigginstown Green estate. Submission also objects to proposals to concentrate 70 affordable/social houses between Devoy and the link road. Objections raised in relation to Permeability Measures 63 & 64 include the following: • Proposals for 2 additional entrances within 100 yards of one another to create a pedestrian/cycle pathway per point 63 is spurious and will create 3 entrances within 200-300 yds of one another. Dissipation of public funds. • Additional entrances will lead to increased littering. • There is concern that the proposals will see the removal, or reduction, of a hedgerow cultivated (at the personal expense of residents) for the purposes of reducing noise and light pollution from the Newbridge Road, thereby leading to an increase in these issues. • The proposals will require street lighting, which will impact on local residences. • Create additional unsociable behaviour. • Measure will require removal of part of the fencing between estate houses and an attenuation pond. • Agree with Plan to reduce HGV traffic through the town centre, however, will increase HGV traffic outside of the estate danger for younger children. • Suggested that the existing Newbridge Road wide enough to cater for safe pedestrian/cycle ways to connect to the existing entrance at the bridge between the Newbridge Rd and K Leisure. • Issues of people parking in Jigginstown Green, using the entrance to get to new medical centre. • Additional access at Measure 64 will increase further casual throughways and/or congregation within Jigginstown Green estate. • Safety of children will be put at risk with surplus accessibility and desists children from playing on green areas.

018 Noel Geary Pedestrian Crossings Suggest pedestrian crossings at the following locations: • Adjacent to CBS (secondary) Corbans Lane • Friary Road • Dublin Road (near Wolfe Tone St.) Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Derelict Buildings KCC should take over these Derelict Buildings and restore, or develop them: • Cemex site • Donnellys site • Jigginstown Castle • Market House • Potato Market • Rag Castle

The rectification of these sites would enhance the town and attract tourists. Naas currently does not have a tourist attraction.

Outer Orbital Road Proposal for an outer Orbital Road linking ‘The Ball’ roundabout to Blessington Rd, routed between the Cemex site and Donnellys around the rear of Naas Industrial Estate and then around the back of Naas Racecourse to join with the Blessington Rd.

The adjacent image was provided as part of the submission.

The Gallops Avenue proposal Disappointed that recent studies by KCC have reappeared as the Naas Inner Relief Road under a different name, particularly as this was rejected by Councillors.

Attachment ‘’KCC-C29-4-5955 - 12th March’’ refers to the following: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Outrageous to include in the CDP any reference to, or iteration of, the Gallops Avenue proposal, a new name for the Naas Inner Relief Road. This was inexplicably included in the NSTS, a document with no legal standing. • There was a comprehensive defeat (6-1) of the Part 8 Planning Application for the Naas Inner Relief Road on 17th June 2019 by those democratically elected to Naas Municipal District Council. Unacceptable to disregard this democratic decision and continue to attempt to include it in the CDP or LAP. • Given that the original plan to have an inner relief road first conceived 29 years ago has now been fully recognised as completely outdated, it is imperative that the development of a proper outer relief road to deal with the traffic issues is given as a priority objective in the CDP. • Insists the CDP must include a clear and stated objective to develop on outer orbital route for Naas outside of existing residential areas. Public Realm Area of Poplar Square • Proposal to increase the public realm area of Poplar Sq. to almost double, consequent on a one-way system being introduced in Naas. • Increase leisure areas and return much needed parking spaces, facilitating access to vital shops, especially for senior citizens. • Facilitate safe crossing from Friary Road across Main St. to Sallins Road.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. The adjacent image was provided as part of the submission.

One-way System • One-way system to provide a solution to the severe congestion in Naas. • Larger open space in Poplar Sq. • Would return parking spaces that would facilitate people who may not be able to walk, to access doctors, chemists and other shops.

The adjacent image was provided as part of the submission.

019 Diarmuid The submission questions basis for requiring a ‘so called missing link’ for vehicles to cross from Finlay Park to Moran the (congested) Sallins Road (via a new Millbridge Flyover) RD3 when the entire Development Strategy for the town and Northwest Quadrant in particular has an alternative routing towards Sallins.

It is suggested the proposal is unnecessary as it can be superceeded by the Millenium Road / North West Quadrant strategy and new M7 junction + the new Sallins link (Bypass) as well as existing safe road routes and the local paths. The various proposed canal/greenway connections are welcomed and will provide ample linkages along with the existing Abbey and Tandy’s bridges. Sallins Road can continue to serve a linear purpose, removing the need for the proposed Finlay Park link.

The submission raises concern that the unique Oldtown Demesne, St. Patrick’s Well and Mill Lane area will be destroyed by a Millbridge Street Flyover. This also applies to Millbridge Way, the canal and the Greenway Spine & Lung from Abbey Bridge to the proposed pedestrian bridge at Oldwood/Landen Park. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. It is suggested that Abbey Bridge and Tandy’s Bridge could be made one-way and the narrow routes in themselves contribute to road safety and facilitate vehicles, not HGVs.

020 Ross McCarthy Jigginstown Linear Park • Supportive of the proposals for Jigginstown Linear Park and encourages the prioritisation of this proposal in the short to medium term. • Requests direct accessibility to the park for residents of Primrose Gardens/Castlefarm, enabling people to avoid the bypass and R445.

Table 5.1 • Pedestrian crossing point is required on the south ring road linking CastleFarm/Primrose and Elsmore developments, to provide a better walking link through to the Devoy Quarter and town centre. • Expand Objective MTO 1.11 to include bus stops on both sides of the road, there is a stop on one side only.

Economic Development, Retail and Tourism • The data centre zoning objective for Jigginstown is considered inappropriate and short sighted. • Rendering land close to the town centre useless for future development or public amenities. • Better locations, such as the link road between Naas and Newbridge or Newhall, are both well served by power and telecoms links.

Jigginstown Castle • Encouraged by the plans for Jigginstown Castle. • Fuller plan for the area surrounding the castle should be considered.

Canal Development • Positive to see a plan to develop the canal paths from the harbour to Corbally Harbour. • Opportunity to extend or branch out this walking path and connect to the surrounding estates of Primrose Gardens, Castlefarm, Wentworth Place should be explored. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Walking Trail • Suggests extending the walking trail connecting Sundays Well, through to the Lakes, enabling connection with the proposed canal route (K Leisure to Corbally Harbour). This would benefit the Jigginstown area, which currently lacks walking trails. Consideration of this in any future planning requests along the ring road and forcing the inclusion of extension section in this plan could create a great urban (off-road) walking trail extending around the town. • The adjacent image was provided as part of the submission.

021 Jacqueline Permeability measures 63 & 64 Howley There already exists a walkway/access for cyclists and walkers 100 yards from measure 63, which acts as an opening to the canal path on the right-hand side and as an entrance to the Naas sports and leisure centre via the bridge on the left-hand side.

Issues related to Measure 63: • The attenuation pond, which was strategically placed to prevent flooding, would have to be altered to allow for further access through the estate, making the flooding problem a greater one. • Encourage more anti-social behaviour in the area, where gangs of youths already congregate by the opening to the canal and sports centre and under the Caragh Rd bridge. • Taxpayers money could be used to incorporate a pathway somewhere else.

Issues related to Measure 64: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Canal access already exists on both sides of the bridge on the left side via Jigginstown Green and on the right via Jigginstown Park. • The green area on the left side of the bridge (Jigginstown Green) has acted as a community garden, with flowers and vegetables sown. • Another access would encourage anti-social behaviour which already is evident from the extensive graffiti that is the subject of complaints from residents.

Corbally Branch The Corbally spur section of the canal is used extensively by walkers and it is felt that this section could be linked to the Naas section, and the towpaths would extend walking and cycling area of ground for all residents. The Jigginstown Green side of the canal is busy during summer. The canal is the only waterway in Naas used as such so having further scope to get to Corbally would be ideal.

022 Rioghnagh Permeability measures 63 & 64 Bracken There already exists a walkway/access for cyclists and walkers 100 yards from measure 63, which acts as an opening to the canal path on the right-hand side and as an entrance to the Naas sports and leisure centre via the bridge on the left-hand side.

Issues related to Measure 63: • The attenuation pond, which was strategically placed to prevent flooding, would have to be altered to allow for further access through the estate, making the flooding problem a greater one. • Encourage more anti-social behaviour in the area, where gangs of youths already congregate by the opening to the canal and sports centre and under the Caragh Rd bridge. • Taxpayers money could be used to incorporate a pathway somewhere else.

Issues related to Measure 64: • Access 64 not clear on the map. • Canal access already exists on both sides of the bridge on the left side via Jigginstown Green and on the right via Jigginstown Park. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The green area on the left side of the bridge (Jigginstown Green) has acted as a community garden, with flowers and vegetables sown. • Another access would encourage anti-social behaviour which already is evident from the extensive graffiti that is the subject of complaints from residents.

Corbally Branch The Corbally branch of the canal was cut off with the ‘Limerick Road’ was laid. The spur section of the canal is used extensively by walkers and it is felt that this section could be linked to the Naas section, and the towpaths would extend walking and cycling area of ground for all residents. The Jigginstown Green side of the canal is busy during summer. The canal is the only waterway in Naas used as such so having further scope to get to Corbally would be ideal.

023 Dwayne Permeability measure 63 O’Connor There already exists a walkway/access for cyclists and walkers 100 yards from measure 63, which acts as an opening to the canal path on the right-hand side and as an entrance to the Naas sports and leisure centre via the bridge on the left-hand side.

Issues related to Measure 63: • The attenuation pond, which was strategically placed to prevent flooding, would have to be altered to allow for further access through the estate, making the flooding problem a greater one. • The proposal will encourage more anti-social behaviour in the area, where gangs of youths already congregate by the opening to the canal and sports centre and under the Caragh Rd bridge. • Taxpayers money could be used to incorporate a pathway somewhere else.

Corbally Branch The Corbally branch was cut when the ‘Limerick Road’ was laid. The Corbally spur section of the canal is used extensively by walkers and it is felt that this section could be linked to the Naas section, and the towpaths would extend walking and cycling area of ground for all residents. The Jigginstown Green side of the canal is busy Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. during summer. The canal is the only waterway in Naas used as such so having further scope to get to Corbally would be ideal.

024 Brian Young Permeability measure 63 There already exists a walkway/access for cyclists and walkers 100 yards from measure 63, which acts as an opening to the canal path on the right-hand side and as an entrance to the Naas sports and leisure centre via the bridge on the left-hand side.

Issues related to Measure 63: • The attenuation pond, which was strategically placed to prevent flooding, would have to be altered to allow for further access through the estate, making the flooding problem a greater one. • Encourage more anti-social behaviour in the area, where gangs of youths already congregate by the opening to the canal and sports centre and under the Caragh Rd bridge. • Taxpayers money could be used to incorporate a pathway somewhere else.

Corbally Branch The Corbally Brach was cut when the ‘Limerick Road’ was laid. The Corbally spur section of the canal is used extensively by walkers and it is felt that this section could be linked to the Naas section, and the towpaths would extend walking and cycling area of ground for all residents.

The Jigginstown Green side of the canal is busy during summer. The canal is the only waterway in Naas used as such so having further scope to get to Corbally would be ideal.

025 Diarmuid Planning Context & Vision Moran • C-19 will greatly impact the future of society, facilitation and alignment with these changes must be considered. • Retail has changed significantly, but so too have movement and transport, with housing always dynamic. • Development plan has not taken adequate account of the Canal Greenways (Corbally line) and DeBurgh legacy / Oldtown Water Gardens. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Urban Regeneration & Development Strategy The Sustainable Planning and Infrastructural Assessment is reasonable and coherent, it should inform more of the transport and zoning strategy. • Core retail/communities context and vision are also reasonable, however may require tweaks based on C-19 changes to movement/working patterns/retail. • Built heritage material in the urban regeneration strategy is poorly presented, such as the quality of photographs and lack of map data is disturbing.

Attachments Three attached documents accompanied this submission.

Article 1 – The COVID-19 pandemic: Impacts on cities and major lessons for urban planning, design and management. Since the emergence of Covid-19 there has been a steady increase in the number of research articles that seek to understand the impacts of covid-19 on cities, their potential vulnerabilities and the way cities respond. Due to the recent nature of the virus, this new topic of research warrants a literature review to highlight existing knowledge and gaps, which this article attempts to provide. By highlighting issues, the pandemic exposed and recommendations for how cities can deal with such issues, city planners and policy makers can understand the measures required to make cities more resilient to pandemics.

An analysis of the literature on the topic of C-19 and cities led to the researchers defining several themes under which articles could be categorised. These themes are as follows:

• Environmental quality – (Air quality impacts; effects of environmental factors and meteorological conditions; and impacts on urban water cycle) • Socio-economic impacts – (Social factors for improved response and adaptation; social impacts; and, economic impacts) Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Management and governance – (Governance mechanisms; smart cities/smart solutions and contribution to response and recovery) • Transportation and urban design – (Urban mobility and transportation issues; urban design issues) • Overarching issues

In terms of air quality, the findings suggest that depending on the context-specific conditions and sources of pollution, major benefits can be achieved by greening the transportation system and eliminating pollution from heavy industries. In particular, it appears that enhancing air quality can reduce transmission rates and improve coping capacity of citizens.

Findings on the relationship between C-19 transmission rates and environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and wind speeds, were inconclusive with conflicting findings across the relevant literature analysed.

Overall, it appears the pandemic has led to an improvement in water quality due to the range of restrictions imposed on human activity. Venice is cited as an example where the canal waters are significantly less polluted due to the dramatic fall in tourism and reduced pressures on wastewater systems. The findings highlight the significant impact of anthropogenic activities on the urban water cycle and may enable the identification of hotspots of pollution that can be mitigated.

Similar to previous pandemics, C-19 has exposed the socio-economic fault lines in societies and highlighted the inequalities that exist. Lower income cohorts and minorities are disproportionately affected by the pandemic, for myriad reasons. Precarious employment, less access to healthcare, poorer living and sanitary conditions are all examples of factors that contribute towards the disproportionate impact on lower income cohorts. Findings suggest that ‘stay home’ and social distancing restrictions negatively impact these groups to a greater extent, and in many cases compliance with these restrictions is extremely difficult. A diminishing sense of community and increased social tensions have also been observed, with areas that have less tension and better social cohesion appearing to perform better in their pandemic response. However, some success stories are noted, where the pandemic response has seen many volunteer organisations develop and community engagement Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. increase, creating support networks that attempt to tackle many social issues. It is suggested that more inclusive planning and the fostering of social cohesion can help alleviate and provide a solution to many of the issues.

As with social impacts, the findings highlight the disproportionate economic impact on the more vulnerable cohorts that C-19 has caused. Poorer and more marginalised groups are negatively impacted to a greater extent by the pandemic related economic downturn and, therefore, should receive increased levels of support. Other findings suggest that cities without diverse economies are more vulnerable to the impacts of the pandemic. Self-sufficiency is highlighted as a useful tool for more resilient cities, both in terms of industry and food supply. Restrictions on movement and the closure of borders highlighted the fragility of our increasingly globalised, interconnected supply chains. Urban farming and local food production are cited as potential adaptation measures.

Regarding governance, the findings indicate that integrated urban governance strategies involving long-term visioning, pre-event planning, investment in primary healthcare systems, early warning systems, and coordination of different sectors and stakeholders result in more effective responses to disease outbreaks in cities. Limited local independence of governance for cities and a fragmented governance structure where different levels of government have different priorities and responses, are found to contribute to less successful responses in combatting virus spread. An over-reliance on central government to coordinate activities is problematic, with greater levels of local decision-making offering more nimble and timely responses. NGOs and a strong community sector are found to help with tackling the pandemic and engaging citizens. Therefore, it is suggested a well-coordinated multi-level governance structure that is combined with empowered local government and democratic decision-making can enable effective pandemic responses.

The literature suggests that C-19 has helped to advance many of the technological solutions proposed as part of the smart city movements, with technologies often repurposed to form appropriate response measures, limit social contacts and identify infected individuals, among other things. Real time monitoring and big data are seen Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. as effective tools for pandemic responses, enabling evidence-based decision making and the exchange of information between stakeholders. However, there are different approaches to smart solutions, with techno- driven approaches (top-down, tracing, restrictions, control) common in China and human-driven approaches (informing, educating, empowering) common in Western democracies. A combination of the two, where anonymised data and tracing is coupled with citizen empowerment is seen as the best solution.

Transportation has been significantly impacted by the pandemic, with restrictions on movement often one of the initial tools imposed by governments to prevent spread. Indeed, the findings do point to the effectiveness of such measures on containing the spread of the virus. There has been a significant decrease in social mobility since the onset of the pandemic. Public transport systems have, therefore, shown a lack of resilience to the pandemic. Non-motorised transport modes, like cycling and bike share systems have, on the other hand, proved far more resilient. Investment in such modes and their associated infrastructure, is seen as a suitable adaptation measure that can increase mobility and accessibility, while relieving pressure on public transport systems. However, there is concern about the longer-term impacts on public transport, with the potential for growing negative perceptions of public transport leading more people to choose individual, unsustainable modes such as the private car. Therefore, it is imperative that active travel infrastructure is developed, public transport is reformed and improved for public health, and that compact urban development is prioritised so as to reduce the need for people to travel.

Contrary to a common perception, the findings did not show an obvious correlation between urban densities and C-19 infection or transmission rates. However, findings were inconclusive as some studies suggest higher densities impact a populations ability to social distance and can, therefore, lead to increased transmission relative to lower density areas. Instead, it appears that there are a range of factors that impact transmission rates to a greater extent than density. Indeed, the findings suggest that many higher density locations are better prepared to deal with a pandemic as there is greater access to the required resources to deal with it, unlike in lower density, dispersed suburban areas. Nonetheless, it is suggested that greater allocations of space should be given to active travel modes and public spaces/parks. This may involve the reconfiguration of streets to Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. accommodate more pedestrians and cyclists, enabling outdoor exercise and recreation in ample space. The addition of urban greenery is promoted due to its range of co-benefits.

Article 2 – Ecology and economics for pandemic prevention. The article suggests that recent epidemics and pandemics, including Covid-19, are in part due to deforestation of tropical forests and the burgeoning wildlife trade, both of which are leading to increasing interactions between human populations and wild animals. The core belief of this article is that funding directed towards preventing deforestation and the wildlife trade would be substantially less than the economic and mortality costs of responding to the pathogens that lead to epidemics or pandemics.

The article claims there is a clear link between deforestation and virus emergence, suggesting that a major effort to retain intact forest cover would have a large return on investment. An economic case is made for forest protection versus deforestation.

Wildlife trade occurs for many reasons, including cultural ones where certain meats may be prized, or recreational ones where exotic animals are sought after as pets. The markets that sell live and dead animals, along with the warehouses that store animals before and after export are all conducive to spreading disease. A ban on the trade of high-risk species is deemed necessary, however food security issues relating to indigenous peoples must also be studied and understood.

It is stated that there is significant under reporting of exposure to zoonotic disease. A series of measures, including education programmes and community outreach are suggested to help raise awareness and reporting. Pilot programmes to understand the cost-benefit of risk reduction measures and programmes should take place.

Livestock are also seen as critical reservoirs and links of emergent disease. Biosecurity programmes that focus on livestock are well advanced and perhaps an indication of what is required for wildlife. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. The preventative measures outlined in the article are said to possess the potential to greatly reduce the economic and mortality cost of any future pandemics.

Article 3 – How might the COVID-19 pandemic affect 21st century urban design, planning and development? It is argued that throughout history diseases have shaped how our urban areas are developed and designed, with adaptation measures largely resulting in safer, healthier urban environments. While C-19 has highlighted the vulnerabilities of societies, it is also worth considering how we will respond to it and how this pandemic may alter our urban environments.

In terms of how and where we live, the pandemic could lead to significant changes in recent trends. In recent decades city centre and similar urban locations have seen an increase in populations, with suburbanisation slowing, as people seek to live closer to services and amenities. It is possible that this trend may once again reverse if people consider the threat of disease too high in urban locations and if remote working becomes the norm. This is particularly the case for older cohorts (55-74), who already tended to prefer suburban and rural areas to inner city locations. However, less predictable is the future decisions of younger cohorts (18-34), who have traditionally preferred central, urban locations. The type of residential developments may also change, with people prioritising outdoor spaces, whether they are private gardens, balconies or even communal garden areas. Furthermore, green spaces and flora are also in demand with the integration of rooftop gardens, hanging walls and other forms of biophilic design increasingly being considered.

The importance of outdoor recreational space has become evident during the pandemic. The importance of these public spaces is clear, and planners should seek to further develop well-connected parks and green spaces than allow recreation and adequate social distancing. Creating and maintaining suitable networks of cycling and walking paths is considered essential, particularly as they facilitate active travel. This also applies to utilitarian paths and bike lanes that connect employment locations and are not necessarily used for recreational purposes. Increasing the proportion of greenspace per inhabitant, as well as their accessibility, should be a Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. priority for cities. The pandemic has also seen the repurposing of roads and streets, substituting car parking or car lanes with pedestrian friendly environments. These measures facilitate social distancing, active travel and take the pressure of parks as they offer new locations for people to enjoy.

The streetscape of our urban centres has been changing in recent decades and this has been expedited by the pandemic. Traditional retail is declining with the shift to online, while social distancing measures are impacting on the ability of restaurants and pubs to operate viably. While it may require the widespread rollout of vaccines to reverse the latter, other measures can be taken, specifically those that improve the streetscape and create a more welcoming, but safe environment for people to gather. The widening of paths and removal of parking spaces will enable outdoor dining for many businesses. Many cities are introducing ‘parklets’ outside commercial premises, where car parking spaces are transformed into miniature public spaces, protected by planter boxes etc. In many instances such interventions require changes in governance and administration, with permits for such parklets or similar measures.

Transport, particularly public transport, has been significantly impacted. With requirements for social distancing and the real risk of transmission in confined spaces, public transport has seen a sharp decline in ridership. The systematic integration of new cleaning methods and hygiene standards on public transport is seen as one way of combatting a sustained decline in users of these services. Deep-clean of vehicles, new air filtration systems and antimicrobial surfaces are some of the measures being explored. Greater use of technology and real-time data to inform people of busy periods will also see an increase in use. Bike share and e-scooter schemes proved extremely popular during the pandemic and offer a potential future alternative means of travel within cities. It is unclear what the future of transportation is, with a return to the private car not considered an efficient way to travel and is beyond the reach of many. It is suggested that the expansion of walking and cycling infrastructure, through dedicated bicycle lanes, street widening, traffic calming and other measures should be the focus of urban areas going forward. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. The change to working patterns may be significant, with the proliferation of remote working practices showing employers the potential that exists, while employees may be reluctant to return to an office. This could lead to a reduction in demand for commercial properties in urban locations. Similarly, with accommodation costs higher in cities, remote working opens the possibility of many people choosing to live in other, more rural locations and towns. Businesses may deem much of their existing office space unnecessary and seek smaller footprints, but Covid could also lead to a transformation in office design, with low rise office buildings that provide ample floor space and can incorporate greenspace.

It is considered that the pandemic does pose an opportunity to integrate public health within urban planning. The pandemic has shown the importance of quick and easy access to healthcare and health related services. Urban health planning could become commonplace, with scenario planning for pandemic responsiveness and preparedness a useful tool. Along with the identification of health services and an assessment of their accessibility, contingency plans for rapid construction of short-term facilities and the adaptive re-use of existing facilities for use in emergencies should also occur.

026 Anthony Economic Development, Retail & Tourism McAllister Corbally Canal closed to navigation in 1952 with a culvert installed at its junction with Newbridge Road. This stretch of waterway continues without locks for five miles and would make an ideal tourist attraction as a linear park and for leisure craft pursuits if road bridge was constructed and culvert removed.

027 Bill Enright Movement and Transport Submission wishes to draw attention to safety issues and congestion at the junction of Sallins Road and Monread Avenue.

The number of vehicles and pedestrians interacting at this junction has increased exponentially over a number of decades. At any time of day, you have a range of pedestrians attempting to cross from either side of the road allied with vehicles attempting to go straight on from the town centre towards Sallins or turn right at Monread Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Avenue. Despite the lane markings it is not possible for vehicles to proceed straight if another vehicle is turning right, which frequently leads to vehicles driving on the footpath in order to avoid the vehicle turning right.

At the same time pedestrians with buggies, children or dogs are attempting to assemble on very narrow footpaths either side of the road, waiting for green pedestrian lights. It is not possible for two buggies to pass each other, particularly on Oldtown side of the road.

This situation has reached an unsafe level with the population increasing considerably and new schools opening.

It is noted the junction does not feature in the development plan, which is amazing as it is not just a congestion issue but a very real safety issue as well.

028 Maria Grogan Movement and Transport • Outrageous to include the Gallops Avenue, the rebranded name for the Naas Inner Relief Road. • route has been roundly rejected by Naas Municipal Council. • Comprehensive defeat of the Part 8 application by those democratically elected to the Municipal District Council. • Unacceptable to disregard this democratic decision and to continue to include the proposal in the county development or local area plans. • Deeply insulting to the elected representatives and those that elected them. • The submission strongly objects to any suggestion or inclusion. • Include an objective to develop an outer orbital route outside of existing residential areas.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 029 Ronan Joyce • The submission welcomes the Open Space and Amenity designations for lands such as Jigginstown, Naas Racecourse and the land in between Ballymore and Kilcullen Road roundabouts. • It is difficult to access green areas for sports, especially GAA, with other schools in the town experiencing similar difficulties. Having facilities within walking distance of schools is very important. • It is requested that GAA pitches for use by schools is prioritised in the LAP. These could also be useful for well-being.

030 James Donnell • Millennium Ring Road is used for walking, jogging and cycling. Pop-up races along with the Naas 10k and Couch to 5k groups use this road along with dog walkers as there is no dedicated dog park in the town. • Road has become the de facto exercise area. Using a busy ring road to get exercise should not be the solution. • Given recent the explosion in housing development, space is urgently required to accommodate the growing need for outdoor recreation and leisure activities. • Important that the space be close to the town centre which will help reinvigorate the centre of Naas. • A Community Park is required that would provide a strategic area of social infrastructure which would improve social inclusion and allow for a diverse array of recreation activities in the Naas West area.

031 Joseph • The submission states that at the start of this new plan there should be a list of the goals from the O’Beirgín previous plan, with details of if they have been achieved, and if not why not. • Delivery Timeframes are vague and lacks ambition and focus, KCC needs to commit to dates. Each goal should have a person or department/department head identified as the owner of that goal with a clear mandate to deliver it by a date. • Private sector is facilitated in racing ahead, sadly public investment and infrastructure • needed to support developments lags behind and the creation of a vibrant and pleasant public space and environment is ignored. • Planning is developer led whereas we should be focussing on creating a pleasant environment for the citizens to live in and enjoy. • Reference is made of the examples from France and the submission notes that local authorities in France are managed differently that the executive is directly elected. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • In KCC unelected officials have executive responsibility and we have a weak elected council, this leads to an abnormal, symbiotic and clientelist relationship between the council and those with executive powers which fails to deliver for the citizens. • KCC has failed in its duty to properly take estates in charge. Reference is made to Caragh Green/Meadows/Court estate, with open space doesn’t have proper drainage which resulted in swamps. Even though this was raised with KCC when taking in charge. • Provision of childcare is inadequate, need to identify specific sites for childcare services. • Market House - no public funds should be wasted on it, not historically significant. Let’s be rid of the eyesore and used for economic or social benefit. • Jigginstown Castle - before further public money is committed to this let’s get a clear statement of what social or economic benefits this investment will bring e.g. a landscaped park. • Clear goal of undergrounding all electricity wires and other services.

Natural Environment and Climate Change • Local authority has not taken basic cheap and efficient steps like cleaning out storm drains and water channels. • Naas is 52 m above sea level and no major rivers more probable cause of flooding is failed drainage systems leasing to localised flooding after heavy rain. Do the maintenance cleaning out culverts and storm drains. • Several old humpback bridges crossing the canal like Tandy's, Ploopluck and Jigginstown bridges, in a poor state of repair. They are an important part of our built heritage and should be repaired and beautified to turn them into genuine tourist attractions.

Land Use Zoning • All of the KCC supported housing in Naas is in the southwest quadrant and adding more is poor planning (Old Caragh Road C1 lands). • Appropriate use of this site as a community park. • South west quadrant of Naas does not have any open green space where people are free to relax, all the space is held by private clubs. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Caragh Green/Meadows/Court Residents Association put forward a proposal for a community park at this location.

Economic Development, Retail and Tourism • The submission notes that two sites are identified for data centre but are a questionable benefit to the town as they guzzle electricity and deplete the grid infrastructure. need to ensure that appropriate planning is put in place for electricity supply continuity and that the costs of repair of the electricity grid do not fall on the taxpayer or bill payer. • MERITS is a fine idea, but the highly mobile skilled that would populate the building do not want to live in the housing estate Naas is turning into. We must focus on creating a quality public sphere with pleasant greenways and blueways, a town centre that is vibrant. • Fragmented provision of post-secondary education, it’s the driver of economic growth. Suggests that some courses form NUIM could be run from a Naas campus. • Several items refer to enhancing the town centre, this should be a priority and not just paid lip service, rather taken as a mission by the people responsible for delivering each goal. • Developing quality public transport links, integrated into the Greater Dublin Area plan is an essential • component of economic development.

Movement and Transport • Multiple locations where buses collect and let down people and school children in Naas, need to be proper facilities safely designed. Example on New Caragh Road where the school bus stops blocking traffic. • Some roundabouts are decorated with private money and are lovely. The New Caragh Road roundabout is ignored and hideous. Need to build a quality public space and as we develop roads and new facilities that consideration is given to what the residents have to look at every day.

032 David Egan Two individual submissions were made as follows:

First Submission: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Concerned over access no., 64 via the R490. • Already an access on both sides on the bridge, better use of taxpayer’s money. • Drainage of the green in Jigginstown estate is required. • New access will attract anti-social behaviour, which is present under the New Caragh Road Bridge, which has even spread to the estate green.

Second submission: • Concerned over access no. 63 to link the R445 to the canal path where there is an existing already in place. • Money better spent on Jigginstown Green or somewhere else. • Access point will allow for further anti-social behaviour, which is already an issue.

033 Bryony Egan First Submission: • Concerned over access no. 63. • Will bring anti-social behaviour. • Reduce security if the estate. • Concern of the use of funds to create an access point when there is already one from the R455, funds could be spent elsewhere.

Second Submission: • Concerned over access no. 64 as it will draw more footfall into Jigginstown Green and create a security issue for many young children. • Already unsavoury behaviour. • Security breach these access points encourage. • Why are funds being spent on an access point that is already in place. • Funding to be used towards drainage of the green in Jigginstown Green estate.

034 John Coyne • Strongly object to the proposed new paths within and or adjacent to the Jigginstown Green estate. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • There are existing entrances to the R445, Jigginstown Park and Sarto Park, any further entrances at R445 or near R409 will only amplify the existing anti- social behaviour on the Jigginstown green and under the nearby bridges. • Permanent path so close to Aldi will improve access to cheap alcohol. • Increase in footfall, litter, cyclists, dog walkers and impact the biodiversity of our community garden. • Increase in cyclists will increase risk of accidents as the roads and paths are not adequate.

035 Bernadette • Strongly object to the proposed new paths within and or adjacent to the Jigginstown Green estate. Coyne • There are existing entrances to the R445, Jigginstown Park and Sarto Park, any further entrances at R445 or near R409 will only amplify the existing anti- social behaviour on the Jigginstown green and under the nearby bridges. • Permanent path so close to Aldi will improve access to cheap alcohol. • Increase in footfall, litter, cyclists, dog walkers and impact the biodiversity of our community garden. • Increase in cyclists will increase risk of accidents as the roads and paths are not adequate.

036 R Downey • Access points 63 and 64 are a cause for concern, particularly as there are already available entrances. • Will create a safety hazard for young children especially no. 63 allowing for direct access to a busy main road. • Teenagers hang out regularly on weeknights ad weekend and the additional access points will give the opportunity to loiter nearer the estate in front of the houses beside point 63. • Additional lighting will be needed which will impact on the residents. • The hedge will need to be partially removed which was planted to provide privacy from cars, HGV, ambulance lights, passer-by’s, security, reduction in litter, dust and block out noise. • Create the opportunity for people to park their cars to use the new medical centre beside Chadwicks. • Additional footfall through the estate increase crime and vandalism. • Better use of tax-payers money to widen the existing entrance to the canal and K-leisure and to utilise the path already existing on the Newbridge Road. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • A cycleway can be created on the road, especially since there is the idea to direct HGVs away from the centre to use the ring road that surrounds Naas.

037 Libera • This would bring a lot of anti-social behaviour and it's a quiet and safe estate at the moment. Kavanagh 038 Luke Freeley The submission relates to the routing of a Main Road (RD3/ RD3A) through the Mill Lane residential area. • Intersection of the proposed new road and the Sallins Road is unsuitable for large volumes of traffic. • The Development Strategy for Naas outlines an alternative routing of this roadway, towards the Sallins bypass, a better road to handle large volumes of traffic. • Will only serve to bring large volumes of traffic into Naas. • Increase traffic through Mill Lane posing risk to children and split the residential area into two. • Intersection of the proposed new road and the old Mill Lane would be hazardous. • Create nuisance parking at the end of Millbridge Avenue. • Destroy the preserved area of land / nature reserve between the canal and the Mill Lane development. • New road would require a new bridge to be built, carrying large traffic volumes, which would spoil one of the only remaining amenities. • Air and noise pollution on the local area.

039 Paul Farrell The submission is concerned about the noise levels from the proposed Gallops Avenue. The flow of traffic is already too high around the estate and the new road will make matters worse.

040 Fiona Maguire • Submission states that there does not appear to be any coordination or implementation of rules relating to the type and amount of signage a shop/business can react. Notes that this has become an eyesore in the town (submission includes an image). • Submits that as part of an overall plan to improve the appearance of shop fronts and businesses in the town, signage needs to be prioritised along with the condition of some of the buildings as a lot are in a poor state of repair.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 041 R. Downey • Submission outlines concerns about the proposals contained in the draft Plan relating to access points at (ID Nos.) 63 and 64, noting that there is an already available entrance to the canal and K-leisure for walkers and cyclists 100 yards from the proposed access point 63. • States that the proposed access points at 63 and 64 have cause for concern for the following reasons: o Pedestrian safety issues with young children in the Jigginstown Green estate due to access point 63 creating additional safety hazards by allowing direct access to a very busy main road and intersection. o The potential for increased antisocial behaviour arising as the access points would allow for the opportunity to loiter and increase the potential anti-social behaviour nearer to the estate and in front of the houses beside access points o Increased light pollution due to the additional lighting that will be needed at the proposed access points which creates additional light pollution impacting on the houses in the estate, directly affect the householders nearest to these proposed openings. o The hedge at the proposed opening 63 will need to be all or partially removed. Notes that this hedge was planted and is maintained by the residents in order to create a barrier between the path and road, provide privacy, security and reduce levels of litter, dust and noise pollution from the road. o Refers to the building of a new medical centre beside Chadwick’s, stating that proposed access point 63 would create opportunities for people to park their cars while visiting the centre, creating increase safety risks to children and additional traffic flow within the estate. o Access point 63 would allow for additional footfall through the estate, increasing the potential for opportunistic crime such as vandalism and burglary of local residents in Jigginstown Green. • Submission concludes by suggesting that it would be better to widen the existing entrance to the canal and K-leisure and to utilise the path already existing on the Newbridge Road. Notes that a cycleway can be created on the road itself without impacting the residents of Jigginstown Green.

042 Gerald Kehoe • The submission relates to Section 10.4.4. CRA 2: Castle Quarter of the draft Plan. • Notes that the draft Plan proposes the grounds of St. David’s Castle are to earmarked for residential development under the Draft Local Area Plan. In this regard, the submission states that site is situated in the heart of Naas and will serve the community of Naas far better if utilised as an amenity and park. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Submits that this is the ideal and last remaining site in the centre of Naas for a park. It is in the heart of the town centre and there won’t be another chance to do so if this is developed. • Outlines its characteristics as historically sensitive site, an ideal location for cultural and heritage activities and the fact that it’s a natural amphitheatre. • Further outlines its potential in promoting tourism, heritage and community/social inclusion. • Notes St. David’s Castle’s potential as potential Museum/Tourism centre, a feature which would provide an amazing backdrop to the park. Also notes the potential for cultural evenings / musical concerts and events/festivals etc on the lands. • States that the wildlife and biodiversity of the site should be maintained and enjoyed by the whole community. Notes that It already provides a wildlife corridor into Naas along the established stream thereby promoting biodiversity. • Lastly, submission states that the lands are an ideal location for footpath/cycleway through park to serve the east of the town. • Submission attaches a map and a number of images in support of the points made above.

043 Alistair Conway • Submission notes that the Corbally Canal was closed to navigation in 1952 by the Council erecting a culvert at its junction with the Newbridge Road. • Further notes that this waterway continues without locks for a further five miles (the 2nd longest stretch of a canal in Ireland without a lock) and would make an ideal tourist attraction if road bridge was constructed and culvert removed. • Concludes by stating that the development of the Corbally Canal would enhance the quality of life for people living in Naas in so far as walking, cycling, jogging, mental health etc. • Submission attaches a number of images of the Corbally Canal and Harbour.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 044 Frank Butler • Submission Requests that the meaning of the blue line in the extract of the zoning map (see adjacent) be clarified. In this regard the submission notes that the line marked on the left of area zoned B is on a private road (solid line) and the line above area zoned B is between two private gardens where there is no undeveloped space. • Further requests the clarification of how the cycle route 16 from Finlay Park (p54 of the draft Plan) connects to Abbey Bridge, as it is not clear on the map.

045 Barry McCarthy • Submission objects to the Naas Inner Relief Road, noting that it was previously rejected. • States that the Plan is short sited and does not make sense with regard to long term planning. • Contends that the environmental plans are outdated and the design of the estates along this proposed road would make it dangerous for cars and people. • Requests that the outer relief road be considered instead • States that the plan for estates like the submitters would have a terrible effect on house prices.

046 Deirdre O’Neill • The Corbally Canal was closed to navigation in 1952 with a culvert, rather than a bridge, installed at its junction with Newbridge Road. • This stretch of canal is the second longest stretch of canal in Ireland that does not have a lock. • Make an ideal tourist attraction as a linear park and for leisure craft pursuits if road bridge was constructed and culvert removed. • It would enhance the quality of life of people in Naas. • Don’t have to worry about traffic. • The adjacent image was attached with the submission.

047 Brendan Kelly Permeability Measures 63 & 64 Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The submission strongly objects to the proposed opening at access 63 and 64 from the R445 through to Jigginstown Green Estate. Fail to see the need for this access as there is already an established opening from the R445 through to the canal. Proposals will see 3 entrances within 100 yards of each other. It is a waste of taxpayers’ money. • Ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour under the Caragh Bridge. Has witnessed hedgerow being used as toilet by people gathering there. Making it easier to gather here will only worsen the situation. Proximity to a supermarket and cheap alcohol is surely a red flag for such a development. • Proposal will lead to the estate becoming a car park for the new medical centre. • Noise and light pollution arising from Newbridge Road has been an issue, with a hedgerow grown and maintained by residents to reduce these issues. Proposals will see hedgerow removed or reduced, once more increasing unnecessary noise and light pollution. • Proposals would drastically reduce the safe play area for the children of the estate. The canal waterway is an asset and rather than wasting money on the proposal, taxpayer’s money should instead be used to develop the canal itself. Naas has an abundance of walking/cycling paths.

048 Kevin Phelan Gallops Avenue

• Submission considers Gallops Avenue proposal a renaming of the rejected Inner Relief Road. • Proposal will add traffic to an already very busy road, the Blessington Road. • States difficulty in leaving the Mountain View estate due to the volume of traffic on Blessington Road and adding more will make it impossible. The traffic will add to the pollution and air quality in the area. There are also two schools in the area, in Ballycane and Craddockstown, another reason not to add more traffic to the road. • As it is a local area issue, should only be voted on by local Councillors, should not go to full council. • If there is a need for an orbital road it should be further out and not through a racecourse, office/industrial buildings, housing estates and already congested roads. Route 6 on original plans.

049 Letitia Foley Permeability Measures 63 & 64 Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Submission objects to the proposed pedestrian /cycling entrances to the Jigginstown Green area for the following reasons: • Creation of 2 additional entrances within 100 yards of an existing one would be a waste of taxpayers’ money; • Another 2 entrances would encourage anti-social behaviour already evident from graffiti and litter, and which is the subject of complaints from resident’s associations; • A hedgerow that has been grown and maintained by residents, at their personal expense, to limit noise from traffic and street light pollution from the Newbridge Road. • Concludes by suggesting existing pathway is upgraded to accommodate safe pedestrian/cycle way and entrance from Newbridge Road to pathway is made wide enough to accommodate safe passage.

Homes and Communities • Objects to proposed housing at KCC’s lands at Old Caragh Road (C1). • While housing is a priority, it must be planned properly, this is not evident as all supported and social housing in Naas is in South West Quadrant. Adding more in this area is bad planning. • Proposal is repeating the same bad planning as the past and will be met with objections as it is not in line with National policy. • No open green space in this area of Naas with many proposals to make this area a community space (i.e. dog park, biodiversity, Men’s shed, or free space).

050 Ann Crowley Homes and Communities To ensure that Naas remains an attractive place to live and work it is essential to have a strong framework of social infrastructure that promotes inclusive communities and develops a sense of place and belonging.

There have been many beneficial developments in Naas over recent years, however, there are some concerns, such as: • Lack of playing facilities at Pipers Hill School and at Gael Scoil Nás na Riogh. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Finlay Park was built on wetlands beside the Corbally Branch of the Grand Canal which is a valuable sanctuary for wildlife in the area. It appears the needs of development has taken precedent over biodiversity.

Millennium Ring Road is busy with people using it for walking, jogging and cycling. Prior to Covid, there were races organised which started and finished at Caragh Court. Road has become the de facto exercise are for many people living in Naas West. Using the ring road for such purposes is not a solution.

Due to the explosion in housing development in the area, with more to come between Finlay Park, Elsmore and Castle Farm, space is urgently required to accommodate outdoor recreation and leisure activities. Important this space is close to the town centre, helping to reinvigorate Naas, and not an out-of-town place that will detract from a centre already in decline.

Naas West needs a Community Park that would provide a strategic area of social infrastructure, improving social inclusion and allowing a diverse array of recreation activities.

The land referred to is a small greenfield site of approx. 3 ha., located opposite entrance to Caragh Court and previously zoned B (infill residential).

This land is ideal for a Community Park as it has canal frontage, pedestrian access via Ploopluck Bridge, is close to town centre and surrounded by residential development. Could form part of interconnected network of social infrastructure that benefits entire population of Naas. Would provide a diverse sustainable social hub for a range of activities, many currently not available. Such opportunities are essential to the development of balanced and sustainable communities and help create an attractive living environment for all. Naas is underprovided for in terms of formal open spaces such as parks, with significant demand for such facilities that is likely to increase as the population grows. Much of the open space in the West of the town belongs to Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. privately managed clubs and organisations, therefore the provision of facilities available to public access would be appropriate.

The land is surrounded by residential development and with future expansion of Finlay Park by 900 houses, the land is a strategic asset to town that should not be considered for housing.

A Community Park would benefit the entire town. Canal corridor access would contribute significantly to Greenway and Blueway projects. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Proposals for Community Park on Old Caragh Road Proposed park could be of simple design yet include wide variety of social infrastructure projects and conserve the Canal Set Back Green Zone of 30m. Following are proposed ideas:

Men’s Shed and Scout’s Den: Men’s Shed currently use temporary residence and the 4th Kildare Scout’s Den is too small. Both organisations need permanent and suitable premises and could become anchor tenants in new park. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Biodiversity: Along the canal side of this site there are several Scots Pine trees, these are one of only three native Irish coniferous trees which are essential for bats and also for honeybees that use the trees resin to make their hive, it also protects them from bacteria and virus. Trees should be protected by conserving canal set back green zone of 30m and could include dedicated pollinator zone.

Dog Park: No dedicated park in Naas. Estimated one dog for every 10 people, so approx. 2,140 dogs in Naas. Common for byelaws prohibiting dogs, but no public areas where dogs can mix. Fog park in Corkagh Park (South Dublin) an example of such an area.

Amphitheatre: Common in Europe and could be used by local schools and drama societies. Would be a totally unique piece of social infrastructure that would play a key role in cultural exposure for a growing population. A hard-standing area for a mobile coffee kiosk/hot food stand etc. could also be included.

Chess boards: Stone tables would help achieve part of the social inclusion objective outlined in the County Development plan. Has been a success in Weaver Park, Dublin.

Blue Way: Waterways Ireland seeking area to launch Blueway in Naas. Park would be an ideal place and could facilitate kayaking, paddle boarding and an activity zone, attracting tourism.

Age friendly: Kildare has a rapidly ageing population. The Kildare Age Friendly County Strategy reaffirms the importance and value which older people attach to having ready access to parks and green spaces. A Community Park would provide a readily accessible space for people. Could include a ‘Tone Zone’ that promotes exercise and wellbeing, similar to that in Templeville Road, Dublin. Good access to a centrally located Community Park such as this would improve older people’s quality of life, their level of activity and would help combat social exclusion and isolation.

Children’s bike track: Allow parents with young families a safe, accessible area in their own community. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Green Prescription: A health professional referral to free, guided walks near a person’s home. Based on idea that physical activity in nature is positive for physical and mental health. Developed by the HSE and funded under the National Taskforce on Obesity as part of government policy. Reported that the Green Prescription improved social connections in the community and helped to engage 'hard to reach' community members as well as building up a greater awareness of the benefits of nature and green exercise. This area would be perfect for such a strategy. A link was provided to a HSE report entitled ‘An Evaluation of the Green Prescription Programme in County Donegal 2013’.

KCC have a fantastic opportunity to invest in the environment and community. If the subject site was developed as housing it would be a huge opportunity lost forever.

Reference to the aim of the 2017-2023 CDP Core Strategy, and section 2.2 of the CDP, are made. Furthermore, sections 11.4 (Strategy), 11.6 (Community Services and Facilities) and 11.8.1 (Children and Young People) of the CDP are quoted.

Referring to the quoted text from the CDP, the submission states that if such approaches are adopted by KCC, then delivery of social, community and cultural infrastructure to meet the needs of the existing and future population will be achieved. The provision of community infrastructure and services is central to sustainable communities and a sense of belonging. It will contribute towards social inclusion, which is a key objective at national and local level.

The proposed Community Park is in an ideal location and could provide for so many diverse and sustainable objectives essential for health and wellbeing, serving the entire community for generations to come. It will help make Naas a town to be proud of.

The submission includes images of examples to support some of the above suggestions.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 051 Harry McAdam Permeability Measures 63 & 64 Submission feels the proposed access points at 63 & 64 are unnecessary and a waste of taxpayers’ money as there is already an entrance 100 yards from 63. Proposals would cause a number of issues: • Proposed entrances would be out of sight of many of the houses in Jigginstown green and pose a safety hazard as children could run onto a busy road. • Further access will cause an increase in already existing anti-social behaviour and would provide robbers and vandals with easy entry/exit points. • Proposals will create additional light pollution in the area, with traffic on Newbridge road and flood-lit pitches at K-Leisure already impacting residents of Jigginstown Green. During roadworks the light proved to be an irritant for many in the estate. Light placed at the proposals would have the same effect. • Hedge at proposal 63 will need to be all or partially removed. Hedge was bought and maintained by residents to create a barrier between path and road. Removal will disrupt wildlife, going against KCC commitments. Hedge also provides privacy for houses facing road. • Proposed medical centre at Chadwicks site would increase car traffic and footfall around the estate, with large amount of people parking in the estate for visits. This is a safety hazard that could lead to accidents involving children and elderly. • Proposals will lead to increase in cyclists who disregard rules of the road and travel at unsafe speeds with no accountability.

Please keep the estate the way it is as it is ideal for a family but won’t be if proposals are implemented.

052 Genevieve Permeability Measures 63 & 64 McAdam Submission objects to proposed openings at 63 & 64 as there is already an opening from R445 through to canal walkway. Proposals would see 3 entrances within 100 yards of each other and would be a waste of taxpayers’ money. • Proposed access would directly affect home, and this is a concern for family’s safety. Possibility of house break ins and safety of dogs due to proposals. Anti-social behaviour at bridge opposite K-Leisure is worrying and concern this could spill over. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Children play in proximity of proposed entrance. The R445 is extremely busy road and possibility of children running out and getting hurt is a real concern. • Noise and light pollution from R445 are already an issue, with hedgerow planted and maintained in an attempt to reduce this pollution. Proposals would mean the removal of this hedge, with entrance well-lit at all times, making life harder for residents. • Hedgerow planted with support of KCC in effort to support biodiversity, with proposals leading to removal of established hedgerows, trees and vegetable plots, in contradiction to commitment.

053 Yvonne IRR/Gallops Avenue Mooney • Naas Inner Relief Road (NIRR) Part 8 process was democratically rejected by the Naas Municipal District Council in 2019 and should be deleted from LAP. • The attempt to rebrand the IRR as the Gallops Avenue is shocking and unacceptable. • Distasteful and improper to include proposal in the Draft LAP and repugnant of KCC to ignore a democratic rejection of the same road. • An outer orbital route is required and should be included as a stated objective of the LAP. It will address the traffic needs of the town and support it to flourish. A route to the east of Naas Racecourse, similar to Millenium Park road which includes designated cycle and pedestrian spaces is the way to go.

054 Raymond IRR/Gallops Avenue Keaney • Objects to inclusion of Gallops Avenue proposal in Draft LAP. The Naas Inner Relief Road was emphatically rejected through a democratic process in Part 8 procedure. It’s re-introduction under guise of a different name is dismissal of local democracy and affront to substantial number of citizens and representatives who rejected it. • On basis that local decisions should be made my local representatives, the LAP should only be voted on by Naas Municipal District Councillors and not go to full Council.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 055 John Dowling IRR/Gallops Avenue • Gallops Avenue is practically identical to Inner Relief Road which was opposed by larger number of residents and was emphatically rejected by Councillors in Part 8 procedure. • Questions why and on what grounds the road is being reintroduced, and if the concerns of the local electorate and democratic decision of Councillors are to be cast aside in covert attempt to push the proposal through.

056 Karen IRR/Gallops Avenue McCarthy Gallops Avenue is a direct copy of defunct Naas Inner Relief Road which was emphatically rejected by local NMD councillors. Proposed road is poor use of public money and brings no future benefits for Naas. Money would be better spent on proper orbital route that would serve the growth of Naas for decades. Asks for proposed route to be removed from LAP and consideration given to outer ring road.

Objections: • Road does not result in net short-term benefits, simply moves congestion from Maxol/Dublin Road junction to Maudlins Avenue/Dublin Road junction. • Does not provide long-term benefits. Channels heavy traffic through built up areas and does not open access to any new tracts of residential or industrial land. • Channelling heavy traffic through residential areas inflicts air and noise pollution on residents. • Residential areas have many young families and the road safety issues this brings is irresponsible. • Proposal will permanently destroy beautiful aspect of the racecourse, limiting future development of this community amenity and income generating business, as it removes prime development space. • Destruction of many mature trees and existing landscape.

057 Deirdre Vallely Permeability Measure 36 • Objects to proposed pedestrian link (36) between Rathasker Heights - Rathasker Road - Devoy Quarter. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal will come right through local green area where children play. Safe environment will be destroyed. With so many people passing every day, the safety of children out in front of houses would be a concern. • Other access points along Rathasker Road exist, in St Michaels Terrace and a path linking Rathasker Road to Fair Green St. Therefore, there is no need for another path. • A previous pedestrian path from Rathasker Road to St Conleths Place had to be closed due to anti-social behaviour. To create a new path and expect different results is ludicrous. • Due to the number of houses built in the area, there would be a huge increase in footfall, compared to the 90s. Fears what would happen if the proposed path opens. • Expects KCC to protect town’s green areas.

058 Liam & Angela IRR/Gallops Avenue O’Brien • Considers it outrageous to include Gallops Avenue in the CDP, a re-branded name for IRR which has been roundly rejected by Naas Municipal Council. • Comprehensive defeat of Part 8 application for IRR by those democratically elected to Naas MD. • Unacceptable to disregard this democratic decision and to continue to include it in CDP or LAP. It is deeply insulting to elected representatives and electorate. Asks how many submissions in the negative must be made before message received that route is not acceptable. • Strongly objects on the grounds of safety and noise which will impact on residents of Woodlands, to any inclusion of IRR. Insists the CDP includes stated objective to develop an outer orbital route, outside of existing residential areas.

059 Christopher IRR/Gallops Avenue Butler • Opposes Gallops Avenue proposal. Insulting to elected representatives and electorate that an already defeated proposal is once again foisted on residents. • Other European countries separate traffic from populated areas, yet it seems town official of Naas are hell bent on squeezing a main road as close as possible to general population. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Outer ring road is an obvious long-term solution. Ramming through an unwanted, unsuitable inner road is short-termed arrogance.

060 Siobhan Boran Homes & Communities Suggests a park to suit all ages, with benches, bins and exercise machines to support surrounding estates in socialising outdoors. Covid has highlighted lack of outdoor congregation areas that can negate isolation worries for people.

061 Aimee O’Beirne IRR/Gallops Avenue • Annoyed and disappointed with the reintroduction of the defunct NIRR under guise of a different name. • NIRR was rejected democratically and emphatically by MD Councillors during Part 8 process. Proposal for Gallops Avenue is dismissal of democracy and an affront to representatives and citizens who rejected it. • Logical plan would be an orbital route that minimises bottlenecks and improves traffic flow. • Proposal will not serve intended purpose or solve Naas’ traffic problems short or long term. • Proposal will shift congestion to other junctions (Blessington Rd., Tipper Rd., Dublin Rd.). • Proposal will cause problems for those living along the route (air pollution, noise pollution, road safety and accessibility). • Description of Gallops Avenue as Boulevard/Avenue disguises fact that it is a road and only slightly narrower than IRR. • LAP must only incorporate Naas and should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Local decisions should only be made by local councillors and not go to full council. • NIRR was democratically rejected. Gallops Avenue is an attempt to re-introduce it and should be deleted from LAP. • Outer orbital route is required, suggests route 6.

062 Seamus • LAP must only incorporate Naas and not overlap in other areas. MacGabhann • LAP should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Decision on LAP must not go to full council. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. IRR/Gallops Avenue • NIRR democratically rejected. Gallops Avenue is an attempt to re-introduce it and should be deleted from LAP as it is not acceptable or required. • Outer orbital route is required (Route 6).

063 Paul Murphy IRR/Gallops Avenue • Naas IRR was comprehensively defeated by democratic vote of the Naas MD. This democratic decision must be upheld. Including such a proposal in the CDP flies in the face of the democratic vote. • Gallops Avenue, as with its predecessor IRR, will merely move thousands of vehicles and HGVs in close proximity to quiet, mature residential estates. • The NSTS states the Gallops Avenue proposal will relieve congestion on Main Street and Dublin Road. Congestion will merely move to new proposed junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well. It will not solve any congestion. • Gallops Avenue follows almost identical line to the defunct Naas IRR. A considerable portion traverses Naas Racecourse. The racecourse must be preserved as the ‘green lung’ of Naas for future generations. Must be maintained for recreational purposes. • Naas IRR is a 30-year-old proposal and completely out of date. Odd that KCC continues to receive consultant reports recommending this route.

Requests the following objective to be included in CDP: "To provide an outer ring road for the eastern/north- eastern side of Naas, to cater for by-passing traffic, linking the Blessington Road with the Dublin road close to the junction of the latter with the N7. This outer ring road will be so routed, so as not to traverse or cut through existing residential areas and will provide a long-term development boundary to the east/north-east of the town of Naas”.

• Objective should replace the IRR objective in Table 6.1 of Kildare CDP 2017-2023. Objective would be consistent with objective MT15 which seeks to channel HGVs onto regional and national road networks, which Naas IRR does not. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 064 Ciara IRR/Gallops Avenue MacGabhann • LAP must only incorporate Naas area and not overlap into other areas. LAP should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Local decisions should be made by local representatives and not go to full council. • Naas IRR democratically rejected, Gallops Avenue is an attempt to reintroduce it and must be deleted from LAP. • Outer orbital route required for Naas (Route 6). • Respect the voices and reasons submitted of those objecting to Gallops Avenue. Alternatives with significantly less impact, compared to many households this plan impacts. Proposal is not future facing but seems determined by budgets.

065 Deirdre Vallely Permeability Measure 36 & 37 • Objects to proposed link (Ref. 36) between Rathasker Heights – Rathasker Road – Devoy Quarter. • Proposal will come right through local green area where children play almost every day. Safe environment will be destroyed by the proposed link. With so many people passing every day, the safety of children out in front of houses would be a concern (also an issue for ref. 37). • Other access points along Rathasker Road exist, in St Michaels Terrace and a path linking Rathasker Road to Fair Green St. Therefore, no need for another path cutting through and disrupting a residential area. • A previous pedestrian path from Rathasker Road to St Conleths Place had to be closed due to anti-social behaviour. To create a new path and expect different results is ludicrous. • Due to the amount of houses built in the area, there would be a huge increase in footfall, compared to the 90s. Fears what would happen if the proposed path opens. • Expects KCC to protect town’s green areas.

066 Brian Byrne IRR/Gallops Avenue • Naas IRR is being pushed through in an underhand manner. Massive opposition to the IRR and was overwhelmingly rejected by elected representatives. Proposal is an insult to Councillors and affront to democracy. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Asks whether Council intends to ask question in different ways until they get answers they seek. • Gallops Avenue is not fit for purpose and will adversely affect local communities’ standard of living.

067 Libera Permeability Measure 36 & 37 Kavanagh • Objects to proposed permeability link 36. • Has lived in Rathasker Heights for many years, children play on green and it is a quiet cul-de-sac. If path is created through the green there would be safety concerns with so many people passing through. • Currently the estate is a safe environment for young and old, it is very private. • Concerned that links 36 and 37 will see huge increase in footfall through the estate and will no doubt result in anti-social behaviour. Examples all over town exist where such links have been created, such as St Conleths where KCC had to close link due to disturbances to residents. • Another worry is that value of house will go down and buying another so close to town will be impossible.

068 Grainne McGee IRR/Gallops Avenue • Objects to reintroduction of Naas IRR under the guise of Gallops Avenue. Proposed road was rejected democratically by NMD Councillors in Part 8 process. • Road will not serve intended purpose or solve traffic problems in long or short term. • Will move congestion to junctions at the Blessington Road, Tipper Road and Dublin Road. • Will cause problems of safety, accessibility and air and noise pollution for those living along route.

069 Michael IRR/Gallops Avenue Corrigan • Objects to Naas IRR/Gallops Avenue. • Road will bring noise and pollution to people living close. • Will reduce attractiveness of Naas racecourse, used as an amenity. • Relief road should be considered further out from town.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 070 Frances IRR/Gallops Avenue O’Loughlin • Objects to LAP containing Gallops Avenue, a regurgitation of the Naas IRR. • Naas IRR democratically rejected. Gallops Avenue an attempt to reintroduce it and this is unacceptable. All iterations of proposal must be deleted from LAP. • Objects to LAP overlapping into other areas. Naas LAP should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors and decisions on it should not go to full Council. Local decisions should only be made by local representatives.

071 John Hughes Permeability Measure 64 • Objects to provision of walkway from Jigginstown Green to the canal. • Proposal will only be an addition to ‘undesirable elements’ who congregate under the Caragh Road bridge. The anti-social behaviour (drinking, lighting fires, partying) of some of these individuals is not welcomed by residents. • Concerned for small children and families. • Creating easier access is not good planning. Suggests money spent on ‘draining the area’.

072 Catherine IRR/Gallops Avenue Corrigan • Submission disagrees with inner relief road proposed for Naas Racecourse. • Road is very close to back garden and will cause stress and anxiety with cars and trucks passing. Quality of life will be severely impacted with resulting noise and air pollution. • Racecourse is a great amenity for Naas. It offers a quiet walkway for family and pets in a safe environment, facilitates Naas courthouse, Covid testing, and an outdoor cinema. Shame to give this up for more roads and housing.

073 Carol Frost • LAP should only incorporate Naas and not overlap into other areas. • LAP should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors and not go to full Council. Local decisions should only be made by local representatives.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. IRR/Gallops Avenue • Naas IRR was democratically rejected. Gallops Avenue an attempt to reintroduce IRR and should be deleted from LAP. • Outer orbital route is required (Route 6), not route going through built up areas.

074 Ciaran • Area beside Caragh Court needs to be converted to a public park. Growth in housing creates a need for O’Loughlin green areas for people to socialise and exercise and is vital for wellbeing. Balance between housing and green spaces is vital for building communities.

075 Eddie Lenehan IRR/Gallops Avenue Naas IRR was democratically rejected. Gallops Avenue an attempt to reintroduce this unacceptable proposal and should be deleted from LAP.

Suggests the core arguments against the IRR have strengthened rather than diminished: • Traffic volumes should reduce due to Covid and more people working from home. • Urgent need to promote greener, healthier and safer transport environment. Planners should change the balance of use on inner roads in favour of walking, cycling, scooting etc. A road through residential areas is a step in the wrong direction. • There is a need to take traffic away from the town and residential areas, via an orbital road. • Decisions impacting Naas should be made by Naas MD Councillors.

076 Sheelagh Caragh Court Community Park Pentony Highlights recent increases in housing and population, the high birth rate and young population in Naas. These factors, together with shift to working from home, result in a proposal for a Community Park on the Old Caragh Road.

According to The Lancet, Ireland set to have highest obesity rate in Europe, so exercise space must be prioritised. Naas West has experienced an explosion in housing, with more to come. Clear that a space is Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. urgently required to accommodate growing need for outdoor recreation and leisure. Important such a space is close to town centre, helping to reinvigorate centre of Naas, and not out-of-town.

Suggests possible activities a Community Park could accommodate: • Children’s Bike Track: Allowing safe, accessible area for young families. • Green Prescription: HSE concept funded under National Taskforce on Obesity. Idea that physical activity in nature results in positive outcomes for physical and mental health. • Dog Park: No such park in town. • Biodiversity: Canal side of site has several Scots Pine trees, native trees essential for bats and honeybees. • Chess Boards: Help achieve social inclusion objective in CDP. • Age-Friendly: Kildare has increasing cohort of over 65s.

KCC has an opportunity (under objectives of CDP Core Strategy) to invest in community and environment by developing this park. It is an ideal location and could provide for many diverse, sustainable objectives essential for the health, well-being and social development of Naas.

Submission attaches image of Naas LAP zoning map.

077 Dermot Ryan RD3/RD3A Millbridge Street Submission makes following observations on proposal RD3/RD3A: • Will bring large volumes of traffic through quiet residential areas. • Will lead to significant increase in traffic on Sallins Road and tailbacks at Monread Avenue junction. Traffic problem will be acute at school drop-off/collection times. • There are seven exits within 100m stretch on Mill Lane. Link road traffic volumes will lead to hazardous conditions at these exits. • Junction at Mill Lane is hazardous and increased traffic would necessitate traffic light system, with a similar system required at junction with Sallins Road, leading to long tailbacks. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal contains plan for bridge over canal between Abbey and Tandys’ bridges. Picturesque area is enjoyed as amenity by citizens and this stretch of canal has been undisturbed since late 18th century, containing a rich biodiversity. To construct a flyover/bridge here is unconscionable.

Proposal for a link road is inappropriate and should be removed from LAP.

078 James Foley Permeability Measures 63 & 64 • Objects to measures 63 & 64. • Proposals allow access to canal greenway but an entrance already exists 50 yards away. Proposals are a duplication and waste of money. • Proposals would encourage anti-social behaviour, already evident by graffiti, littering and drinking. • Upgrading and widening the R445 to accommodate walkers and cyclists would make more sense financially and socially. It would also be in-line with National plan for biodiversity as the Jigginstown Green hedgerow and green area would be undisturbed for plants and wildlife.

Corbally Canal • Would like more foresight in planning an extension of the canal to the Corbally Branch. Would be an asset for locals and tourism in Naas.

Housing – Old Caragh Road (C1) • Objects to housing at Old Caragh Road (C1). • All supported housing is in south-west of Naas. Good planning should distribute supported housing to all areas of a town. One type of housing in one area is counterproductive, as history shows. • This area of Naas has no public green spaces, highlighted by people using local roads to walk/run. This rapidly growing area of Naas desperately needs open green space. • Green space could be used for: Men’s Shed; biodiversity park; exercise equipment; or, a dog park. Possibilities exist that would enhance people’s welfare and foster a sense of community in an area being neglected. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 079 Deirdre Vallely Permeability Measure 36 & 37 • Objects to proposed link (Ref. 36) between Rathasker Heights – Rathasker Road – Devoy Quarter. • Proposal will come right through local green area where children play almost every day. Safe environment will be destroyed by the proposed link. With so many people passing every day, the safety of children out in front of houses would be a concern (also an issue for ref. 37). • Other access points along Rathasker Road exist, in St Michaels Terrace and a path linking Rathasker Road to Fair Green St. Therefore, no need for another path cutting through and disrupting a residential area. • A previous pedestrian path from Rathasker Road to St Conleths Place had to be closed due to anti-social behaviour. To create a new path and expect different results is unreasonable. • Due to the amount of houses built in the area, there would be a huge increase in footfall, compared to the 90s. Fears what would happen if the proposed path opens. • Expects KCC to protect town’s green areas.

080 Yvonne Codd IRR/Gallops Avenue • Naas IRR categorically and democratically rejected by Naas MD Councillors. Further iterations of this concept must not be considered. • Disappointed to see IRR repackaged as Gallops Avenue. This is unacceptable as the road has been rejected. • Essential an outer orbital route is given specific priority objective in LAP to deal with traffic issues.

081 Mark Domican RD3/RD3A • The re-routing of Newbridge Road traffic, via Finlay Park over the Canal to Mill Lane to the Sallins Road, runs through residential areas to busy Sallins Road. • Destroys a wildlife sanctuary on both sides of the canal, negatively affecting the public and nature. 10,000 people use this area on Car Free Sundays. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Overloading of Sallins Road traffic on to Mill Lane junction, while routing heavy traffic through residential and proposed greenway areas. Proposal passes seven junctions within 100 metres of each other. With a number of pedestrian routes in the area, the design seems ill-conceived. • RD3/RD3A routes are a serious conflict with four of the seven Core Themes and Vision of LAP (Homes and Communities; Heritage and Culture; Environment and Climate Change; Urban Design). • NSTS traffic modelling for RD3/RD3A is problematic and has not adequately considered M7 Junction 9a, the new Sallins by-pass and potential traffic changes due to pandemic. • RD3/RD3A or Millbridge Street has no ‘street’ features. It will divert traffic directly through residential areas. Planners have not considered Oldtown Water Gardens or St. Patrick’s Well, which will provide cultural, heritage and environmental value to Naas. • Covid-19 has substantially changed transport patterns due to home working. Local amenities, such as the canal greenway, have become more important. Therefore, RD3/RD3A has no strategic merit.

082 Joseph Byrne IRR/Gallops Avenue • Rejects proposal for Gallops Avenue, a regurgitation of the IRR. Proposal passes through housing estates, bringing traffic and heavy commercial vehicles, decreasing children’s safety. • Believes KCC’s thinking on roads needs to change. Ring roads should have been completed before housing estates, when alternative was available down the side of Craddocktown Golf Club. • IRR democratically rejected by Councillors and LAP only changes its name to Gallops Avenue. Should be deleted from LAP. • Outer orbital route is required (route 6). • LAP should only incorporate Naas and not overlap into other areas. It should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors and not full Council.

083 Sheila Byrne IRR/Gallops Avenue • Proposal for Gallops Avenue is a regurgitation of the IRR. • Requests KCC listen to the people of Naas, represented by council members. Asks how many times issue must be visited. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • IRR democratically rejected and Gallops Avenue is an attempt to reintroduce it. Should be deleted from LAP. • Outer orbital route is required (route 6). • LAP should only incorporate Naas and not overlap into other areas. It should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors and not full Council.

084 Claudia Stone Opposes proposal for Gallops Avenue. • IRR democratically rejected and Gallops Avenue is an attempt to reintroduce it. Should be deleted from LAP. • Area will be adversely affected through air and noise pollution and the safety of residents. • Disappointed that wishes of residents are being completely ignored.

085 Avril Lysiak • Disappointed to see reintroduction of IRR under the name of Gallops Avenue. KCC have not listened to residents and representatives who rejected IRR. Please listen to people who will be negatively impacted by proposal. • Statistics showing reduction of traffic on Main Street as a result of proposal, including air pollution, noise pollution and safety, are useful as it shows what is expected to be dragged through homes, back gardens and green areas. • Find a better solution to traffic issues in Naas. Proposal will cause congestion.

086 Simon Sparrow RD3/RD3A • Opposes proposed road RD3/RD3A. This will turn a quiet residential cul-de-sac into a split community with a major road through it. • Road will pass seven junctions within a 100-metre stretch. • Questions how nursing home residents will walk in area, or children can play safely in the Millbridge area due to this proposal. This will change a settled community. • Will cause further traffic on the Sallins Road and drive traffic through a residential area. • Surprised to see proposal in LAP, having been taken out of previous plans. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal conflicts with four of the seven LAP Core Themes (Homes and Communities; Heritage and Culture; Environment and Climate Change; Urban Design). For example: o Road built through ‘strategic open space’ and ‘greenway’ (pg.42) o Bridge placed between two protected structures and a lock hundreds of years old (Map 8.1a) o Objective of this space is to "to preserve, provide for and improve recreational amenity, open space and green infrastructure networks" (pg.173). • Proposal will see bridge built over the canal, which is now being used as a public amenity. • Canal banks are marked as a wildlife sanctuary. • Grand Canal is a proposed NHA. • Do not destroy the last green walkway by bringing a bridge and its associated traffic and pollution to this area, just to provide a road for developers to prosper from.

087 Colin Burke Linear Park • Suggests making Jigginstown Linear Park accessible from Primrose Gardens/Castlefarm through walkways. Presently, canal access involves walking on busy roads.

088 Deirdre Curtin Objects to Gallops Avenue proposal • IRR was democratically rejected in 2019 • The problems with original road have not disappeared, it is a waste of taxpayers’ money and will not solve traffic congestion. • During a meeting in 2018, attended by several hundred residents, objections were raised in relation to pollution and accessibility. • An outer orbital route is required. • Only local representatives, aware of local’s opinions, should have a vote on the proposal.

089 Mill Lane RD3/RD3A Residents Mill Lane Residents Association (MLRA) object to the proposed RD3/RD3A route. The following objections to Association the proposal are raised: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal presents a grave and serious conflict with four of seven core themes and vision of LAP (Homes and Communities; Heritage and Culture; Environment and Climate Change; and, Urban Design). • Routing of Main Street by-pass traffic and HGVs through residential areas, which include the Mill Lane Nursing Home, is a threat to the neighbourhood and community, and will destroy popular canal amenity. • Proposal generates further Sallins Road movement and transport problems. Also provides vehicular access to high density private developer lands in Finlay Park, which should be properly serviced in the NWQ. • Traffic model is problematic and has not adequately considered the new M7 junction, Sallins by-pass and Covid-19 traffic changes. Will cause traffic chaos on Sallins Road and an extra 350 vehicles per hour on Mill Lane. NWQ has adequate access points for vehicles. • Proposal passes seven junctions within 250 meters on each other. • Proposed canal flyover does nothing for canal greenway users who already have canal crossings at Abbey and Tandy’s Bridges. • Canal flyover will destroy the natural environs, including a wildlife sanctuary on both sides of the canal. Negatively affects natural environment and public amenity. Proposal will bring noise, emissions, lights and impacts that will destroy the pNHA and areas natural environment. Climate change will not benefit from a new high capacity vehicular road. • Proposal would negatively impact the Canal Quarter regeneration area. • Entire canal greenway and Oldtown Water Gardens needs proper zoning and protection, including the wetlands and wooded areas west of Mill Lane Nursing Home. The proposed NHA of the Grand Canal must be respected and progressed. • Should high density development progress in Finlay Park it can be serviced by the NWQ, which has ample zoning and access. There is town centre and greenway access provided by numerous laneways. RD3 bridge is not required. • Proposal is branded ‘Millbridge Street’ but will have no street features. It will divert traffic through residential areas. Proposal cannot arise through residential zoned areas. • LAP Planning and Vision must account for post Covid-19 changes to leisure, work and transport. Changes to remote working, amenity use, public health and service provision must be considered. The Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Canal Greenway has become important to the public. Therefore, it is clear the proposals have no merit and takes away from the vision for Naas.

The submission also contains an attachment which is written on behalf of the Mill Lane Residents Association. The attachment reiterates each of the same points raised in the original submission.

090 Ronan Quinlan • LAP should only incorporate Naas and not overlap into other areas. It should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors and not go to full Council. • Naas IRR democratically rejected in 2019. Gallops Avenue an attempt to reintroduce it and must be deleted from LAP. • Orbital route required for Naas (Route 6).

091 Moira Walsh Permeability Measure 45 • Objects to creation of pathway from Craddockstown Park to hospital. Unrestricted access to the open water creates a dangerous, life threatening situation. Children cannot play safely with this proposal. It is a hazardous pedestrian access.

IRR/Gallops Avenue • Proposal has already been rejected. Suggests plan to bring traffic ‘out and around’ housing estates. • Proposal will increase traffic on Blessington Road and past Craddockstown Estate, meaning pedestrians are unable to crossroads safely and noise levels will grow.

092 Fitzpatrick’s Submission provides an attached document outlining a case for a new mixed-use zoning. Garage (Naas) • David Mulcahy Planning Consultants have prepared a submission regarding the re-zoning of lands at Ltd. Fitzpatrick’s Garage, Dublin Road, Naas, on behalf of Fitzpatrick’s Garage Ltd. • Fitzpatrick’s Garage Ltd own lands of approximately c.0.13 hectares and containing a detached bungalow dwelling (Martonia) which has been vacant for ‘’over 22 years’’. These lands adjoin the existing Fitzpatrick’s Garage premises. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The subject site is zoned B (Existing Residential/Infill) under the Draft Naas LAP, the objective of which is ‘’to protect and enhance the amenity of established residential communities and promote sustainable intensification’’. The submission seeks to have this site zoned Commercial/Residential (K), which is the same zoning for the lands on which the garage is based. Re-zoning would enable future expansion of the garage. • The site upon which the current garage is based is restricted in size, with the subject site acquired in 1999 to allow for future expansion. The garage is commercially successful and urgently needs to avail of these additional lands for expansion. The subject site would be used solely for display and storage of vehicles, with no intention to construct any structures. • The existing vacant dwelling has fallen into disrepair and there are issues with anti-social behaviour. Integrating the subject site with the existing business would address these issues. • There exists another dwelling between the subject site and the graveyard, which would act as a buffer between the proposed extended commercial zoning (K) and the graveyard. • Fitzpatrick Garages (Naas) Ltd have no requirement for a repair garage on the subject site. • Proposed new zoning would help to consolidate existing employment in the garage and repair business and generate new employment.

The adjacent image is taken from the submission document and titled as Fig No.5

An appendix to the attachment contains a letter from the Managing Director of Fitzpatrick Garages (Naas) Ltd., which states the following: • Company currently employs 24 staff across two sites in Naas and they would expect these numbers to grow following plans to develop the subject site. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Subject site was purchased by the company in 1999 with the intention of using it to increase the space available for car display and storage, however the recession halted expansion plans. • The pandemic has greatly impacted the business. It has become apparent that if the business is to survive, maintain its market share and ensure the future viability and employment opportunities, it needs to expand the space available for parking and display. • The additional space gained by the subject site would give customers a better buying experience and generate more car sales. These sales will ensure the future viability of the business, on both sites it operates from within Naas. • Company is conscious it operates from a key location at the junction of Ashgrove and will strive to present the site well and make it attractive to motorists and pedestrians. Their use of CCTV systems has eliminated loitering and anti-social behaviour on the existing site, and this would be extended to the subject site.

093 Gerard Permeability Measure 36 Donegan • Proposal borders playground area that provides a safe, secure and traffic free environment for children. • Vandalism has previously occurred in this area with a fence/hedge installed, at significant cost, to prevent this. • Play area should be retained as a safe asset for children. Objects to any encroachment by a pedestrian/cycle lane.

094 Fergus Barry Permeability Measure 36 • Objects to measure 36. Believes the link will create an unnecessary and dangerous access to Rathasker Heights and the recreational green. • In 1999 residents of Rathasker Heights paid to have a security fence erected to prevent anti-social behaviour, including vehicle damage and break-ins. The fence eliminated the problems caused by informal permeability. • Permeability links often become breeding grounds for anti-social behaviour. • Proposal will create a formal and open shortcut that will re-introduce serious anti-social problems, and at a larger scale given the projected increases in housing density. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Concerned for safety of children due to proposal. • Believes in provision of new housing but not at the cost of existing resident’s security.

095 Kathleen Moran IRR/Gallops Avenue • To solve traffic congestion a ‘proper relief road’ taking traffic away from town centre and residential areas is needed. • Gallops Avenue is the Naas IRR by another name. In 2019 a majority of councillors rejected the IRR in accordance with the wishes of the electorate. • Gallops Avenue will not solve traffic congestion. It will shift it to junctions of the Blessington Road, the Tipper Road and the Dublin Road. • It will increase air and noise pollution for residents along the route. • Conflicts with aims of encouraging walking and cycling, as adding more traffic will make Blessington Road unsafe. • With schools and more houses being built, traffic needs to be taken away from the area. • Withdraw the proposal and plan a relief road that benefits all residents of Naas.

096 John Kehoe IRR/Gallops Avenue • Objects to IRR, first mooted in 1992, when Naas was much smaller. • An orbital route to minimise bottlenecks and improve traffic flow is the only solution. • Gallops Avenue is an affront to the democratically elected members of the Naas MD who defeated the IRR Part 8. • Proposal will not solve traffic problems in the short or long term. • Proposal will cause problems of air pollution, noise pollution, road safety and accessibility issues for residents of the estates along the route (Racecource Gate, The Gallop & Kings Court).

097 Marian Permeability Measure 45 Stapleton There are sufficient exits allowing access from Craddockstown Park to the hospital: • Main entrance to Craddockstown Park is 500m via road. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Lakes on Ballymore Eustace road, across from Lakelands entrance. • Path via lakes through hospital car park.

Cannot see merit of creating a pedestrian link with only 100 houses in estate. Proposal will create additional stress for young couples with small children.

098 Nicola Gardiner RD3/RD3A Nicola Gardiner c/o of Mill Lane Residents Association makes the following submission.

The residents of Mill Lane are concerned about the proposed road joining Sallins Road to the Old Caragh Road, which includes a bridge over the Grand Canal (RD3/RD3A). Objections include:

• Re-routing of significant Newbridge Road traffic through residential areas, and to a bust Sallins Road. • Destroys natural environs (Wildlife sanctuary on banks of canal), negatively affecting local residents. • More overloading of Sallins Road traffic issues. Forces traffic onto Mill Road junction and through residential and proposed greenway areas. • Proposal passes seven junctions within 100 metres of each other. Add the pedestrian routes in the area and the design seems ill-conceived. • Proposal presents conflict with four of seven core themes and vision of LAP (Homes and Communities; Heritage and Culture; Environment and Climate Change; and, Urban Design). • The proposal references traffic modelling data that supports Town Centre traffic diversion and provides access to private developer lands in Finlay Park area. This NSTS modelling has not adequately considered the new M7 junction (J9a), Sallins by-pass and Covid-19 traffic changes. • RD3/RD3A is branded Millbridge Street but has no street features. LAP alludes to it as a relief road for diverting traffic directly through residential areas. No consideration shown to ‘Oldtown Water Gardens’ or ‘St. Patricks Well’, both of which provide cultural, heritage and environmental value to Naas. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Transport patterns will be substantially changed post pandemic, due to home working. Local amenities, such as the canal greenway, will become more important and so the proposal has no merit.

The submission calls upon local public representatives to consider and support the stated objections to the proposal.

099 Pat Breen LAP must only incorporate Naas area and not overlap into other areas. It should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors and any decision cannot go to full Council.

IRR/Gallops Avenue • IRR democratically rejected in 2019. Gallops Avenue an attempt to re-introduce IRR and must be deleted from LAP. • Outer orbital route (route 6) is required. • IRR was rejected by Naas MD Councillors in Part 8 process. Proposal is dismissal of local democracy and an affront to local representatives and citizens. • Properly planned outer orbital route would minimise bottleneck and improve traffic flow. • Proposal will not serve intended purpose or solve Naas’ traffic problems. • Proposal will shift traffic and congestion to Blessington, Tipper and Dublin roads. • Proposal will cause issues of air pollution, noise pollution, road safety and accessibility for estates along route. • Proposal described as a Boulevard/Avenue, disguising that it is only slightly narrower than IRR.

100 Bogdan Stef Objects to bridge over canal at 2nd lock. Do not destroy beauty of nature and environment.

101 E O’Loughlin Sallins to Corbally Harbour Amenities Kildare has very few places that hold people’s interest. LAP seeks to establish a tourist destination that appeals to visitors on and off waterways. Submission is supportive of this. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Canalside Congratulates members of Council on proposal to: • Regenerate canal from Naas harbour to Corbally harbour. • Establish Canal Quarter. • ‘Spotlight’ industrial heritage of Naas and harbours. • Create a place of Living History and recreational area. • Bring life and vibrancy back to Naas and countryside. • Attract longer stay visitors.

Boaters • Extending branch by 8km to Corbally harbour will make it worth effort to divert Grand Canal main line. Lock-free stretch to Corbally Harbour is attractive and interesting. Provides an all-year cruising area and mooring.

Cyclists and Walkers • A greenway beside canal from Sallins to Corbally Harbour would provide recreational area away from traffic and is clean and safe for those of all ages.

Feeder • Fortunate this branch of the Grand Canal is a feeder. Costs of creating these branches today would be prohibitive. Making use of this amenity, presenting it in a new and entertaining way is a good investment.

Economic Return • Vibrant canals are a catalyst for many business opportunities. Renovating and marketing this will result in benefits for Kildare.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Caveat Advises consultation with users of any planned facilities before Part 8 processes begin. Some challenges will be: • Impact of Canal Quarter pedestrian bridge on cruising boats. • Access, services, space needed for proposed moorings. • Removal of silt in Naas and Corbally harbours. • Removal of culvert at R445. • Providing access for heavy machinery from bank to maintain waterway. • Suitable places for jetties. • Pedestrian and cyclist services on Corbally Branch. • Access under bridges. • Location of slipways and trailer parking. • Renovation of Connaught and Mooney Bridges.

Submission provides an attached document.

102 Niall Purcell Objects to the IRR/Gallops Avenue • Proposal has already been rejected on grounds of wasting taxpayers’ money. • Roads aims to reduce traffic has been disproved. • Road is too close to Naas to make any difference. • Design is badly flawed with junction on Blessington Road increasing traffic due to poor filter lanes and lights. • Wasteful attempt to use public funds.

103 Aine Kilduff RD3/RD3A Writing on behalf of residents of Mill Lane, submission raises concerns about road and bridge proposal RD3/RD3A. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Strongly objects to proposal and flyover of canal for the following reasons: • Re-routing significant Newbridge Road traffic via Finlay Park. Runs through residential areas, including Mill Lane Nursing Home, to extremely busy Sallins Road. • Destroys natural environs (including Wildlife Sanctuary on both sides of canal), negatively affecting surrounding residential areas and the public (10,000 people use canal on Car Free Sunday) • Overloading of traffic on Sallins Road by forcing traffic on to Mill Lane junction. Routing heavy traffic through residential and proposed greenway areas. Proposal passes seven junctions within 100 metres of each other. Area has a number of pedestrian routes, so design seems ill-conceived. • Route creates conflict with four of seven Core Themes of LAP (Homes and Communities; Heritage and Culture; Environment and Climate Change; and, Urban Design). • Proposal references traffic simulation data supporting diversion of traffic and access to private developer lands in Finlay Park. Model is problematic and does not consider new M7 Junction, Sallins by-pass, Covid-19 traffic changes. • Proposal branded ‘Millbridge Street’, but has no street features. This ‘relief road’ diverts traffic over canal and through residential areas. Does not consider the cultural, heritage and environmental value of Oldtown Water Gardens or St Patricks Well. • Post Covid-19, with changed transport patterns, local amenities such as canal will become more important. Therefore, the proposal has no merit.

104 Sean Roche RD3/RD3A • Constructing a road to bring more traffic to Sallins Road is not progress. • A bridge over the 2nd canal lock will bring noise and pollution to a popular amenity. • Proposal is detrimental to local area and Naas. • Naas is fortunate to have the canal, which adds so much to quality of life. Focus should be on careful development of this resource for leisure and not putting a road across it.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 105 Aidas Cereska RD3/RD3A No-one in the area or who enjoys walking the canal wants a road built that cuts through a quiet nature walk. It is an area for people to meet and enjoy silence. Starting construction will be hell for those living in the vicinity and will be an eyesore with dwindling nature being levelled for housing and roads. It will be a headache to have traffic cutting through a quiet estate.

106 Leanne Bright • Objects to more social housing in the area. Two estates full of social housing beside a private estate, which is not fair and takes ‘any value’ away from the area. • Suggests a park, playground or picnic area for this area to utilise.

107 Philip Bonner The RD3/RD3A proposal is worrying.

• The LAP repeatedly highlights the lack of quality greenspace in Naas. The best greenspace Naas has is the canal from the harbour to Osberstown bridge. • The success of car free Sunday and the eagerness of people to use the tow path is testament to areas beauty and potential. • The LAP details the CRA (6C) but does not elaborate on proposals RD3/RD3A. • Proposal will have detrimental effect on the canal. Adding commuter traffic and a bridge bisecting the canal area will have a significant effect. • Proposal will also add to an extremely busy Sallins Road, where a number of accidents and near misses between pedestrians and motorists have been witnessed.

Appreciates the need to ease traffic congestion, but this should not negatively affect ‘one of the nicest parts of town’ to facilitate residential development and commuting.

108 Zuzanna Ekiert Reason for refusal: more traffic if proposed bridge over the canal at 2nd lock is build. More noise, pollution.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 109 Orlaith Cahalan IRR/Gallops Avenue • IRR was comprehensively defeated by democratic vote and this decision must be upheld. To include any such proposal in LAP ‘flies in the face’ of this. All iterations of the IRR must be deleted from the LAP. • Gallops Avenue, like the IRR, will move thousands of vehicles and HGVs in close proximity to quiet residential estates, affecting thousands of residents. • Congestion will move from current junctions to new proposed junctions and will not solve traffic congestion. • Gallops Avenue route follows almost identical line to IRR, a considerable portion traverses Naas Racecourse. Racecourse area must be preserved as ‘green lung’ of Naas for now and future generations. It must be maintained for recreational/amenity purposes. • IRR is a 30-year-old proposal and out of date. It is odd that KCC continue to receive reports recommending this route as people know it will not relieve congestion but move it to new junctions. • Route 6 completely avoids residential areas and takes HGVs out of Naas. • LAP must only incorporate Naas and not overlap into other areas. LAP must be voted on by Naas MD Councillors only. Any vote on LAP must not go to full council.

110 Ruth Loughlin Old Caragh Road

• Very little public green areas at Old Caragh Road, with most unusable for 6 months of the year and require drainage. Taxpayers money could be spent on drainage on the canal and green area. • Suggests an age-friendly park for outdoor socialising and widen the path on the canal for a cycleway. This path is in bad shape and drainage would improve it. • Additional housing in area would create traffic and congestion. • Already antisocial behaviour under the bridge.

111 Bill McGrath • Walkway linking Ashfield Park to Kilcullen Road is unnecessary as existing South Ring Road caters for pedestrian traffic. • Another access through the estate is overkill and diminishes the safety and security of local residents.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 112 Mark McDaid RD3/RD3A • Section of canal between Harbour, Tandy Bridge and Sallins is a fantastic recreational amenity. Plans to develop a greenway with links into town and DeBurgh lands further show natural amenity potential. This potential should be protected and not compromised by LAP. • Proposal to construct bridge across the canal is non-sensical. It will result in noise pollution, visual impact and will severely damage the area’s natural amenity and limit canal greenway potential. • Any assessment of the proposal carried out pre-covid should be revisited. Community priorities have changed by the pandemic.

113 Stephen Ryan RD3/RD3A • Objects to bridge over the canal at the 2nd lock. It is not in keeping with an area of natural beauty. • The works would have a detrimental effect on the area’s wildlife. • Proposal will increase traffic through a residential area.

114 Liz O’Toole RD3/RD3A Requests proposal for bridge does not go ahead as it will bring more congestion to the canal and Sallins Road. Sallins bypass is open so a new bridge is not needed.

115 Maria Hutchin IRR/Gallops Avenue • Objects to the Gallops Avenue proposal. • The road has been rejected twice in three years and it is insulting to think a renamed road can be ‘pushed on residents. The plans may have moved a few feet, but it is the same route. • Proposal will do horrific damage to the area’s infrastructure. Noise and air pollution, destroying trees, locking people behind 12ft walls and access in and out of estates. • Proposal will move congestion to another location. The Tipper Road has bumper to bumper traffic at certain times and residents of Woodlands find it difficult to exit the estate. Proposal will lead to heavy traffic from large trucks and lorries on both sides of Woodlands Estate and residents will be caught in the Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. fumes. It is crazy planning, dreadful for the environment and humans. Planning for hundreds of new houses in the area will add more traffic and pollution. • Route 6 is the most obvious choice, having the least upheaval on residential estates. • It is unbelievable that planners have reproduced the same plan for the road. • The IRR was democratically rejected, with Gallops Avenue a reintroduction of it that must be deleted from the LAP. • Naas LAP should only be voted on by MD Councillors and must not go to full Council.

116 Aisling & Proposed new ‘P’ zoning at Caragh Road South Anthony • Submission provides an attachment, detailed below. McCormack • Submission objects to the new ‘P’ - data centre zoning objective proposed at Caragh Road South, which is directly south of residential property in a rural area. Property is a family dwelling surrounded by agricultural fields. • Shocked to discover proposal to zone lands immediately south of property as objective ‘P’. Difficult to understand how the proposed use is compatible with the residential use of adjoining dwellings. • Notes that Section 3.7 of LAP has identified two sites for specific data centre zoning, neither of which were previously subject to industrial zonings. • An extract of the Draft Naas LAP Land Use Zoning Map is provided to illustrate the substantial existing / previously zoned industrial lands in Naas which can cater for data centre use, without the need to zone new lands immediately adjoining residential properties. • Suggests areas of land around Junction 10 as more suitable for data centre development, given the energy and infrastructural requirements. The lands at Newhall have direct national road access and better services infrastructure. • It appears KCC proposes to ‘’downzone’’ previously industrial zonings and identifies previously ‘’unzoned’’ lands located outside the settlement boundary for date centre development. The logic is difficult to understand from a landowner’s perspective who has lived in the area over the course of separate Council plans intended to provide a framework for development, but no altered in the new LAP. • Proposed zoning contrasts significantly from previous proposal in the Draft LAP 2019, Naas Town Development Plan 2011-2017, and Naas section of CDP 2011-2017. Illustrations of these maps are Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. provided. The constantly changing frameworks are difficult to understand and the logic of continually changing the situation is questioned. • The LAP seeks to significantly alter the land-use zoning and development context of lands to the west/southwest of Naas. This includes altering the settlement boundary of Naas. • Questions the logic of the proposed zoning of lands at Caragh Road South for data centre development, whilst downzoning previously zoned industrial lands with less sensitive surroundings and are better in respect to infrastructural services, such as is the situation at Osberstown/R409. • It does not appear that the SEA has adequately assessed the environmental implications of the proposed new ‘P’ – Data Centre zoning to the south of the R409, in contrast to the previous industrial zonings, and why the new zoning was considered preferable from an environmental perspective, particularly the impact on residential properties. • Requests the Planning Authority remove the ‘P- To provide for Data Centre development and their associated infrastructure only’ zoning objective from the lands at Caragh Road South. There is a considerable amount of other zoned, or previously zoned, lands more appropriate for such developments. Such developments would negatively impact quality of life.

117 Tom Coyle IRR/Gallops Avenue • Naas Councillors overwhelmingly rejected the IRR. Despite this democratic decision, officials are proposing the same road with a new name. • There is an obligation for officials to listen to Councillors instead of persisting with what they want. Objects to actions of the officials and believes there should be sanctions for attempting to overturn democratic decisions. • Councillors from other Electoral Areas should not be allowed to vote on the proposal. This is a matter affecting Naas. • Proposal will do nothing to alleviate traffic congestion in the town. It will increase noise and air pollution and impact road safety. • A properly planned ring road, like that in Kilkenny, is needed.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 118 John Kinchella Rezoning of site • Owner of land seeking to rezone site at Kilashee, Naas (Folio number 61094F). • Has owned site since 1992. Previous owner purchased site when Naas to Kilcullen road was constructed in 1970s, on the understanding they would get planning permission for the construction of a residential property. • Applied for planning permission (Ref. 1915/98) in 1998 for the construction of a residential property. Application rejected, despite permission given to a neighbour for the construction of a large B&B. • Subject site is 2.5 acres with road frontage and a parallel road to the rear. Access also available from Rathasker Road. Large number of residential sites in immediate area, with four houses to the rear and a large stud farm. • Preference to have area rezoned as residential. Considerable access at rear for a number of houses. This would be in keeping with overall appearance of the area and any project would be completed to a high standard. • Second preference would be for commercial/industrial zoning for suitable start-up business units. • Third preference would be for recreational purposes. Willing to work with the Local Authority, educational and community groups to put together a suitable plan for all. • Willing to work with KCC is suitable proposal is put forward.

119 Rinske IRR/Gallops Avenue Wassenaar • Opposes Gallops Avenue proposal. • IRR was democratically rejected. Gallops Avenue an attempt to re-introduce it and should be deleted from LAP. • Proposal would not solve current traffic problems and would contribute to air/noise pollution and safety issues.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 120 Keith Proctor Objects to IRR/Gallops Avenue IRR was overwhelmingly rejected, especially by those most adversely affected in nearby estates and those using the Ballycane Road daily. Raises the following points:

• LAP must only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Local decisions should be made by local representatives and not the full Council. Clearly KCC does not have the best interests of residents at heart. Eagerness for the route is so more development can take place on Blessington Road, without adequate services or infrastructure that would provide long-term benefits. • IRR was democratically rejected. Gallops Avenue is an attempt to reintroduce it and must be deleted from LAP. • An outer orbital route is required (i.e. route 5,6 or 8). LAP should include a long-term approach that gives overall benefit to residents, even if this means developers will have to wait while plans for an orbital route are developed. Proposal brings traffic congestion, HGVs, noise and pollution alongside homes and schools.

Hopes points will be considered. Now is the time to develop a suitable outer orbital route that removes traffic from residential areas, not the IRR.

121 Marina Submission objects to proposed road between Old Caragh Road and Mill Lane. Trishschenko 122 Marzena • Naas LAP must only incorporate Naas and not overlap into other areas. LAP must only be voted on by Kelleher Naas MD Councillors. Any vote must not go to full Council. • Gallops Avenue, as with IRR, will move thousands of vehicles (including HGVs) in close proximity to quiet, residential estates, affecting residents. • Gallops Avenue follows almost identical line to defunct IRR. A considerable portion traverses the racecourse. Racecourse area must be preserved as ‘Green Lung’ for Naas and future generations. Must be maintained for recreational/amenity purposes. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • IRR/Gallops Avenue is a 30-year-old proposal which is out-of-date. Odd that KCC keep receiving reports recommending this route. People in the area know it will not relieve congestion but move it to new junctions. It will be a 36-40-year-old proposal when implemented. • Strongly opposes road and will fight to ensure no trucks diverted through estates.

123 Shane Blake • Objects to Gallops Avenue Proposal. • Dismayed at Council’s decision to ‘resurrect’ proposal similar to IRR, which was emphatically rejected by majority of local representatives under Part 8. • Proposal is a dismissal of local democracy and an affront to local representatives and the electorate who reject it. • Reintroduction of IRR under guise of another name is disingenuous and disrespectful to representatives working on behalf of constituents. • Reasons for objecting are: o Naas needs an ‘Outer Relief Road’ o Road will not serve intended purpose or solve traffic problems short or long term o Road brings traffic into town and back out again o Road will shift traffic and congestion to junctions at Blessington, Tipper and Dublin Roads o Road will cause problems of air pollution, noise pollution, road safety and accessibility for locals • The proposal is out-of-date, not fit for purpose, a waste of taxpayer’s money and has already been rejected. • Requests this proposal is removed from the LAP. • Route 6 is a perfectly viable option and should be considered. The consultants performed an inadequate study based on flawed criteria for this route.

124 Mike Pedestrian Measure 63 O’Halloran • Access point already exists 100 metres from the proposal. Proposal does not represent value for money or solve any access problems. • Walls and hedgerow between estate and R445 provide security and soundproofing. Proposal will remove these. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Hedgerow provides a habitat for animals and it will be removed for proposal. There should be a focus on retaining habitats. • Proposal will presumably involve putting a concrete path over the green leading to cycle lane. These areas should be preserved. • Walls and hedging provide security for children. Proposal puts access on to busy road, reducing safety. • Estate already has two sufficient access points. • Already access 100 metres from proposal.

Pedestrian Measure 64 • Already access points for pedestrians from R409 to the canal. • Proposal will involve removal of trees and hedgerow between Jigginstown Green and R409, which provide soundproofing and a natural habitat. Such areas should be preserved. • Walls and hedging provide security for children playing. Access to busy road will reduce safety. • Estate already has two access points.

125 C E Mooney • Submission asks if Naas MD is ‘run as a democracy’. • The IRR proposal was defeated, but now revived under a new name. • A new name does not change the principle, let democracy live and abide by democratic vote. • Proposal will bring more traffic to an already log-jammed area. • An Outer Relief Road, from Beggars End to roundabout at junction of Dublin Road/M7, is required. This allows traffic M7 access. • An outer relief road would enhance the environment in Naas for all residents and local businesses. • Failure to act will lead to business closures and dereliction.

126 Brid Ryan • Objects to proposed bridge over the canal at 2nd lock. O’Malley • The canal is a valued natural amenity used by hundreds daily. In a rapidly growing town, there is a need to preserve this greenway. • Do not create a situation leading to increased traffic, noise and pollution on canal. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 127 David Proctor • Opposes inclusion of Gallops Avenue/IRR in LAP. Proposal will have a negative impact on local residents, estates, and schools. • Short-sighted measure being pushed through to allow more development and sprawl of housing at Blessington Road without services or infrastructure. • Naas requires an Outer Orbital Route (Route 6). • Noise and pollution of traffic using Gallops Avenue will adversely affect the health and wellbeing of residents, including those using Blessington Road to walk to school. • LAP must only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Local decisions made locally, not the full Council. • IRR was democratically rejected and Gallops Avenue an attempt to re-introduce it. • Outer Orbital Route (Route 6) required for Naas’ future growth and development.

128 Joan Proctor • Has experienced traffic pollution and dangers on route from the Mountain View estate to Ballycane Road. • Dreads to think what will become of this route (in terms of HGVs, traffic, pollutants, speeding) if Gallops Avenue is in LAP. • Believes an Outer Orbital route is only option for future well-being of local families as it will take HGV traffic away from these vulnerable areas. • Options for an Outer Orbital Route (Route 6 or ones further out) should be looked at, similar to other larger towns. Not short-term measures bowing to developers and housing associations who want to develop houses without proper services/infrastructure in place. • IRR democratically rejected and proposal is an attempt to reintroduce it. Despite description as ‘’tree- lined boulevard’’, proposal will have large quantities of traffic pass homes and school walking routes. • Tipper Road is a rural amenity ad should be preserved, not destroyed by a road. • LAP is for the people of Naas, not Councillors who reside elsewhere. Naas LAP must not overlap with other areas and should only be voted on by local Councillors. It must not go to full Council.

129 Mary Byrne • Objects to proposed bridge of canal. • This is an area people can walk without vehicles. • Idea should be to remove vehicles using this area if we are to move to a greener environment. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Already too much traffic on Sallins Road. People need to walk more, particularly when collecting children from school. Planning should facilitate this. • Think of the future and the environment being created for children. • Money should be spent on creating efficient train and bus services.

130 Darragh • Concerned with proposal for bridge and unnecessary shortcut through Mill Lane. Mulligan • Mill Lane does not need noisy traffic disturbing residents and retirement home. • Canal bridge would be a severe blow to a peaceful, popular canal walk environment. • The location has allowed people to unwind and enjoy nature during Covid-19. Proposals will see an influx of traffic which will disrupt the environment and wildlife. • Implores removal of the canal bridge and road through Mill Lane.

131 Meath County Meath County Council provide an attached submission stating the following: Council • Meath County Council welcomes the publication of the Draft LAP. • Meath County Council acknowledges the importance of Naas as the County Town and its designation in the RSES as a Key Town. • The Draft LAP sets out an ambitious strategy for the regeneration and expansion of Naas.

132 Claire O’Shea • Concerned about the development of Naas. • It will be catastrophic to build a road through Mill Lane and a bridge over the canal. • Need to reduce traffic and noise through the town and on the canal. • Let’s protect the canal.

133 Ursula Ellard Objects to RD3 fly-over due to conflict with homes and communities, which will: • Increase traffic through residential area. • Destroy a nature area used for leisure activities. • Increase noise volume and emissions, destroying a peaceful amenity.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 134 Stephen Power • Notes that Columbarium wall in St Corbans Cemetery had 4 uses in 2019. • Suggests alternative methods of interment, such as the Urn Tower which offers more benefits and lower investment costs compared to columbarium.

135 Niamh Floyd • Why destroy the Canal and Greenway before it is even developed? • Why build a road to bring more traffic to the Sallins Road? • Who wants more noise, pollution and traffic on the Canal?

136 Cormac Ahern Millbridge Street • Millbridge Street will move congestion from one place to another and not solve issue. • Congestion will move to proposed junction at Finlay Park/Caragh Road and impact quality of life and safety of residents. • Priority bus route through Finlay Park is unsuitable for residential area.

LAP Boundary • LAP includes areas beyond Naas boundary. It should only cover Naas area and the Naas MD should be solely responsible for decisions in this area.

Gallops Avenue • Part 8 for IRR rejected by Naas MD. Gallops Avenue is the same road and should be removed from LAP. It is an affront to the democratic process.

Outer Orbital Route • Naas needs an outer orbital route in the north-eastern area. • To meet the goals of traffic removal an orbital road around the outside of the racecourse is required • Will have long-term effect of opening land for development.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 137 Orla Ahern Millbridge Street • Millbridge Street will move congestion from one place to another and not solve issue. • Congestion will move to proposed junction at Finlay Park/Caragh Road, impacting the health and safety of residents. • Proposal should be removed from LAP

LAP Boundary • LAP boundary should reflect traditional town boundary. Decisions relating to Naas should be decided on by Naas MD only.

Gallops Avenue • Gallops Avenue is the rebranded IRR, which was rejected by the Naas MD due to its unsuitability. • Proposal is a 30-year-old plan that does not acknowledge changes in the town during interim. • Unsuitable as it will channel traffic, including 300-400 HGVs per day, into a residential area. • Including proposal shows a disregard for democratic process.

Outer Orbital Route • Naas needs an outer orbital route between Naas Ball and Blessington Road. • Should be routed around the outside of the racecourse. • Will allow the sustainable development of Naas. • Will fulfil LAP goal of removing traffic from urban core.

138 Mary Garrick Compliance with Core Strategy • Vision for Naas based on 2016 Census figures. What are the projected figures based on permissions granted, zoned land and pending permissions? • Noted Kildare has 5th highest 0-24 population cohort in Ireland. Please provide next 5-10 years of data modelling for growth.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. IRR/Gallops Avenue • Requests traffic modelling data for four Tier 2 residential areas (Blessington, Tipper, Craddockstown, Esmondale). • What is the basis for Gallops Avenue from a planning and sustainable development perspective? This data should be available to ensure full understanding of criteria. • How is Gallops Avenue consistent with connectivity of neighbourhoods and people?

Infrastructure and Environmental Services • Where are the sample locations for recording daytime and night-time noise? • What monitoring of noise and air quality levels at proposed road developments is proposed? • Noted ongoing flood assessments. Suggests flooding has occurred on Blessington Road. What mitigation measures are proposed to allow for these new road and residential developments with increased hardcore? • Proposed cycleways and increased capacity of Osberstown WWTP are welcomed.

Homes and Communities • Questions compliance of LAP with age-friendly Core Values (Objective HCO 2.6), when communities are physically divided by road developments. • Sustainable planning requires modelling for traffic, population growth, business need, diversity and connectivity to be considered. Such modelling is not clear from the LAP.

SEA • Not acceptable that SEA information only available when LAP adopted.

Spatial Planning Context and Vision • LAP visions for educational needs, cycleways and urban regeneration have merit. • Lacks assessment of need for longer than five years.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. IRR/Gallops Avenue • Prefers orbital road planned now, with contribution agreements in place for developments. Provide a solution for movement of large numbers of people/traffic from Kilcullen Road area to Dublin Road area, via orbital road. It would future-proof development and enhance daily living.

139 Christopher Proposed bridge will destroy canal and greenway. It will bring more noise, pollution and traffic to the canal and Foley destroy the field by Mill Lane Manor.

140 Greg Hanlon • Objects to RD3 (Millbridge Street). The proposal does not meet any of the stated LAP objectives for road measures: Objective 1 (O1); Objective 2 (O2); Objective 3 (O3); and, Objective 4 (O4). • Proposal goes through the Millbridge estate, splitting it apart. It would bring high volumes of traffic to a quiet residential area. • It represents a safety hazard and environmental impact from increased levels of CO2 and NOX, negatively impacting O2 & O3. • The report does not provide proof the proposal benefits people in Naas and Sallins. • Regarding Table 9.2 of NSTS, there is no review of the findings and no mention of Objectives 1-4 of the road measures. • Impacts of the proposal, as illustrated in 2023 AM Peak in Figure 9.9 of NSTS, show traffic reduction along Millennium Park Road, R407, Sallins Road and Main Street. Illustration shows but does not mention increase in traffic from the Mill Lane Sallins Road Junction towards Sallins. Anyone travelling up the Sallins Road at peak AM can tell traffic is backed up from lights at Scoil Bhride down to the lights at Sallins Road/Monread Heights. Additional traffic from the proposal will exacerbate this further. • Is it not correct to say Millennium Park Road’s purpose is to ease traffic in town, not the other way around? • Proposal will increase traffic levels on an overwhelmed section of road, increasing chances of collisions. • NSTS MCA analysis (Table 9.2) states road will promote cycling and walking. Residential areas already have direct access to the canal, so the analysis is redundant. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Ironic RD3 will go over PERM 16 Greenway Scheme. How can this be a good idea? Proposal runs adjacent to a wildlife reserve, negatively impacting the environment. • Proposal is too close to town and the traffic it will facilitate will increase Sallins Road congestion and therefore impact Main Street. • Proximity of proposal to town centre and canal greenway means adverse impacts on environment and surroundings.

141 Gillian Quinn Gallops Avenue • IRR democratically rejected. • Gallops Avenue attempt to reintroduce IRR and must be deleted from LAP. • Orbital route required, not IRR.

Friary Rd to Poplar Square Pedestrian Crossing • Unclear if LAP includes a pedestrian crossing at Friary Road to Poplar Square. Currently a dangerous road to cross for pedestrians and wheelchair users.

Pedestrian and Cycle Measures • Pedestrian Measure 66 would mean a path on green space between house numbers 1 and 109. There already exists a walkway between Kingfurze Avenue and Woodlands (House no. 101). • Cycle Measure 25 proposed at same location as aforementioned pedestrian link. Would pose safety risk to pedestrians using paths as cyclists would have to cross paths or cycle on them to get to Dublin Road. Link already exists between houses 49 and 50.

LAP • LAP must incorporate Naas only and not overlap other areas • LAP should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors • Any decision on LAP must not go to full Council

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 142 Kingsfurze Pedestrian Measure 66 & Cycle Measure 25 Avenue Pedestrian Measure 66 would put a pedestrian path on the green between houses 1 and 109. There already Residents exists a walkway between Kingsfurze Avenue and Woodlands. Association Cycle Measure 25 is proposed for same location as walkway which would pose a safety risk to pedestrians as cyclists coming from the greenway will cross or cycle on paths to get to Doblin/Tipper Road. A pedestrian/cycle linkto Dublin Road already exists.

IRR/Gallops Avenue • IRR democratically rejected. Gallops Avenue is an attempt to reintroduce it and must be deleted from LAP. • Naas needs an outer orbital route, not an IRR.

Misc • LAP must incorporate Naas only and not overlap into other areas. • LAP should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Decisions on LAP must not go to full council.

Movement & Transport • LAP contains no proposal to provide a safe place for pedestrians to cross from Friary Road to Poplar Square. This is a very unsafe road to cross for wheelchair users or pedestrians.

143 Tom Gallagher Objects to RD3/RD3A road/flyover of the canal due to the following: • Routing Newbridge Road traffic via Finlay Park over canal and Mill Lane, through a residential area to a busy Sallins Road • Destroying natural environment (including a Wildlife Sanctuary on sides of the canal), negatively affecting public and natural peace of Canal Banks, Mill Lane, Oldtown Water Gardens, Saint Patricks Well and Millbridge areas. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Overloading of traffic issues on Sallins Road by forcing traffic to road at Mill Lane junction, while routing heavy traffic through residential and greenway areas. Proposal passes seven junctions within 100 metres of each other, added to this a number of pedestrian routes and the design seems ill-conceived. • Proposal conflicts with four of seven LAP Core Themes (Homes and Communities; Heritage and Culture; Environment and Climate Change; and, Urban Design. • RD3/RD3A traffic simulation data supports town centre traffic diversion and access to ‘high density developer lands’ is problematic. It has not adequately considered M7 Junction, Sallins by-pass, and Covid-19 traffic changes. • RD3/RD3A branded as Millbridge Street will have no street features. Plan alludes to proposal as ‘’relief road’’ for diverting traffic over canal through residential areas. Planners have not considered ‘Oldtown Water Gardens’ or St. Patricks Well, which provide cultural, heritage and environmental value. • Transport patterns will change post-Covid due to home working and local amenities such as canal greenway. Therefore, proposal has no strategic merit.

144 Ronan Elliffe • Objects to proposed road bridge over canal as it will impact nearby residences and walkers using canal. • Newspaper reports show the amount of people using the walkway. KCC will ruin this area with proposal. How can the greenway be promoted when there is a plan to destroy part of the canal? • Proposal will bring noise, pollution and traffic to a beautiful part of Naas. • Proposal will add more traffic to one of the most congested roads in Naas (Sallins Road).

145 Helena Hearne Outer Ring Road • Outer Ring Road between Naas Ball and Blessington Road is required if Naas can sustainably reach its potential. • Road should be built east of racecourse, fulfilling aim of removing traffic from urban core and creating space for sustainable development.

IRR/Gallops Avenue • Proposal is same as IRR, an obsolete concept first raised in 1992. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal would channel significant traffic through settled residential areas. Traffic would include 300-400 HGVs every day. • Proposal ignores detrimental impact from environmental and safety perspective. • IRR comprehensively defeated by Naas MD. Proposal is an affront to this democratic decision.

LAP Boundary • LAP includes areas outside traditional town boundary. LAP and decisions on adoption of the plan should relate to Naas only. LAP should be updated to reflect Naas area only.

146 Chris Bergin IRR/Gallops Avenue • IRR comprehensively defeated by democratic vote of Naas MD. Democratic decision must be upheld. To include proposal in LAP ‘flies in the face’ of the democratic vote. All iterations of the IRR must be removed from LAP. • Like the IRR, proposal will move thousands of vehicles, including HGVs, in close proximity to mature residential estates, affecting thousands of residents. • Congestion will move from current junctions to proposed junctions. It will not solve traffic congestion. • Proposal follows identical line to IRR. A considerable portion traverses Naas Racecourse. Racecourse should be preserved as ‘Green Lung’ for Naas, and future generations. Must be maintained for recreational/amenity purposes. • IRR is a 30-year-old proposal and completely out-of-date. Odd that KCC continue to receive reports recommending the route when people know it will not relieve congestion, but move it to new junctions. It will be a 36-40 year old proposal by implementation. • LAP must incorporate Naas area only and not overlap into other areas. LAP must be voted on by Naas MD Councillors only. Vote to adopt must not go to full Council.

147 Grania RD3/RD3A McElligott • KCC has created a wonderful amenity by closing Mill Lane and canal to traffic. Why destroy this by building a bridge across the canal to facilitate traffic? The ring road was constructed for this purpose? Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The land where this road is proposed is an amenity area, free from development. • There are few amenities in Naas, why destroy an important one? • Millbridge/Mill Wood community will be split in two by proposal. • Increased traffic would be hazardous for children. • Already difficult for residents to access Sallins Road. • Would become a ‘rat-run’ for those avoiding town. • KCC should abandon proposal and improve existing amenities.

148 Kevin O’Neill RD3/RD3A • Objects to through road from Sallins Road through Mill Lane and across canal. • Concerned for community containing over 200 families, nursing home and preschool. • Proposal would devastate the area. • Dangers with increased traffic, congestion and speeding.

149 Yvonne RD3/RD3A Colclough • Objects to bridge over canal. • Canal greenway is wonderful amenity for families and proposal would destroy this. • Proposal would destroy wildlife with increased hard infrastructure bringing traffic and pollution. • Sallins road very busy and proposal would increase traffic. • Large volume of pedestrians uses Sallins Road. Narrow footpaths and increased traffic could have fatal results. • Proposal would result in loss of an important green area that should be conserved.

150 Ann Cosgrave • Objects to proposed pedestrian link (permeability measure 45). • Will create dangerous unnecessary access to Lakes and stream. • Concerned for safety of children in estate. Children would have access to open water in seconds. • Children play on green adjacent to proposed access point. • Plans should improve quality of life for residents and visitors, not introduce safety hazards. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Craddockstown Park estate is ‘a couple hundred metres’ from hospital, so proposal will provide no advantage and is a waste of taxpayer’s money. • There are already three access points in Craddockstown Park/Way.

151 Andrew • Opposes Gallops Avenue proposal McCudden • Questions how a proposal democratically rejected is back in a LAP. An outrageous assault on principles that govern us. • These principles will be defended every step of the way.

152 Joan Finn • Objects to inclusion of Gallops Avenue in LAP. • Democratically rejected in 2019 and inclusion is a disgrace and underhanded. • An attempt to override wishes of the people who studied proposal and found it unsuitable. • Proposal is not a solution to Naas’ traffic congestion. • Outer orbital route is required for long-term. • Proposal will make things worse and has adverse effects on air pollution, noise pollution, safety and accessibility. • Proposal should be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. It should not go to full Council.

153 Ailbhe Concerned about RD3/RD3A proposal to build road and bridge over the canal. Strongly objects to the Gallagher road/flyover over Grand Canal due to: • Routing significant Newbridge Road traffic to Sallins Road runs through residential areas (Millbridge Court, Mill Wood, Millbridge Avenue and Millbridge Way inclusive of Mill Lane Nursing Home). • Destroys natural environs (including Wildlife Sanctuary at canal), negatively affecting public, residential and natural peace of surrounding areas. 10,000 people use the canal on Car Free Sunday. • Overloading of Sallins Road traffic issues, forcing more traffic to Mill Lane junction and through residential and greenway areas. Design passes seven junctions within 100 metres of each other. With added pedestrian routes in the area, proposal seems ill-conceived. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal conflicts with four of seven Core Themes of LAP (Homes & Communities; Heritage & Culture; Environment & Climate Change; and, Urban Design). • Proposal references traffic simulation data (NSTS) supporting traffic diversion and providing access to high density developer lands. This model has not considered M7 junction (9a), new Sallins by-pass and potential post-Covid traffic changes. • Proposal branded as ‘Millbridge Street’ but has no street features. This relief road diverts traffic over canal through residential areas. Has not considered Oldtown Water Gardens or St. Patricks Well, both providing cultural, heritage and environmental value. • Post-Covid will see changed transport patterns due to remote working. Local amenities, such as canal greenway, important for the public. Therefore, the proposal has no strategic merit.

154 Carmel Concerned about RD3/RD3A proposal to build road and bridge over the canal. Strongly objects to the Gallagher road/flyover over Grand Canal due to: • Routing significant Newbridge Road traffic to Sallins Road runs through residential areas (Millbridge Court, Mill Wood, Millbridge Avenue and Millbridge Way inclusive of Mill Lane Nursing Home). • Destroys natural environs (including Wildlife Sanctuary at canal), negatively affecting public, residential and natural peace of surrounding areas. 10,000 people use the canal on Car Free Sunday. • Overloading of Sallins Road traffic issues, forcing more traffic to Mill Lane junction and through residential and greenway areas. Design passes seven junctions within 100 metres of each other. With added pedestrian routes in the area, proposal seems ill-conceived. • Proposal conflicts with four of seven Core Themes of LAP (Homes & Communities; Heritage & Culture; Environment & Climate Change; and, Urban Design). • Proposal references traffic simulation data (NSTS) supporting traffic diversion and providing access to high density developer lands. This model has not considered M7 junction (9a), new Sallins by-pass and potential post-Covid traffic changes. • Proposal branded as ‘Millbridge Street’ but has no street features. This relief road diverts traffic over canal through residential areas. Has not considered Oldtown Water Gardens or St. Patricks Well, both providing cultural, heritage and environmental value. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Post-Covid will see changed transport patterns due to remote working. Local amenities, such as canal greenway, important for the public. Therefore, the proposal has no strategic merit.

155 Miriam Cushen Submission on behalf of residents of Mill Lane, raising concerns about RD3/RD3A proposal. Strongly objects to the road/flyover over Grand Canal due to: • Routing significant Newbridge Road traffic to Sallins Road runs through residential areas (Millbridge Court, Mill Wood, Millbridge Avenue and Millbridge Way inclusive of Mill Lane Nursing Home). • Destroys natural environs (including Wildlife Sanctuary at canal), negatively affecting public, residential and natural peace of surrounding areas. 10,000 people use the canal on Car Free Sunday. • Overloading of Sallins Road traffic issues, forcing more traffic to Mill Lane junction and through residential and greenway areas. Design passes seven junctions within 100 metres of each other. With added pedestrian routes in the area, proposal seems ill-conceived. • Proposal conflicts with four of seven Core Themes of LAP (Homes & Communities; Heritage & Culture; Environment & Climate Change; and, Urban Design). • Proposal references traffic simulation data (NSTS) supporting traffic diversion and providing access to high density developer lands. This model has not considered M7 junction (9a), new Sallins by-pass and potential post-Covid traffic changes. • Proposal branded as ‘Millbridge Street’ but has no street features. This relief road diverts traffic over canal through residential areas. Has not considered Oldtown Water Gardens or St. Patricks Well, both providing cultural, heritage and environmental value. • Post-Covid will see changed transport patterns due to remote working. Local amenities, such as canal greenway, important for the public. Therefore, the proposal has no strategic merit.

156 Jackie Ronan Caragh Court Community Garden • Suggests ‘wasteland’ across from Caragh Court is used for a community park. • Objects to proposal for social housing on this land as this part of town has ‘’more than its fair share’’. • A community park would serve Caragh Court and surrounding areas well.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 157 Geraldine Housing Fitzpatrick • Land opposite Caragh Court best used as a park or recreational area. • Additional housing would increase traffic congestion, which has increased significantly in recent times. • There is anti-social behaviour around the bridge during day and night.

158 Vincent Kearns • LAP must incorporate Naas area only, not overlap into other areas. LAP should be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Any decision on LAP must no go to full Council.

• IRR was democratically rejected. Gallops Avenue an attempt to re-introduce it and should be deleted from LAP. • Naas needs a proper outer orbital route, not an IRR.

• Proposed permeability measure 66 would mean a path on the green space between house numbers 1 and 109. A walkway already exists between Kingsfurze Avenue and Woodlands (House 101 and Alberg House). • Cycle measure 25 is at the same location as permeability measure 66 and would pose a safety risk to pedestrians with cyclists crossing paths to Dublin Road. A pedestrian/cycle link to Dublin Road already exists (Houses 49 and 50).

159 Craddockstown Permeability Measure 45 Way, Rise and • In 2010 Naas Town Council, after consultation, removed a proposal to install a pathway between Park Residents Craddockstown Park and The Lakes. Danger of opening a green area to fast flowing water was Association highlighted and safety of children considered paramount. • Questions why the proposal is back on the table, as risk and dangers to children have not changed. Original opinion of Town Engineer is documented. • Already three access points from estate to hospital, two leading to Ballycane Road and an exit to Ballymore Eustace roundabout leading to the Lakes. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Circa 25 children under eight living directly in front of green. Does not want to compromise their safety. Proposal should be removed.

IRR/Gallops Avenue • Objects to proposal. IRR was rejected and residents support this. • Proposal will increase level of traffic by estate and negatively impact residents. Noise, air and light pollution, and house damage, will increase. Will be ‘hemmed in’ by noisy continuous traffic. • As a small estate parallel to R447, negatively impacted by traffic travelling from Blessington Road to Ballymore Eustace roundabout. R447 is a narrow road with speed bumps that ‘echo noise and disintegrate regularly’. Regularly occurring potholes. • Some residents have suffered internal and external wall cracks due to the heavy vibrations of trucks passing. Hedgerows do not act as a sound barrier to continuous traffic. • Cannot cross the road safely at Ballymore Eustace roundabout due to continuous, fast traffic, or exit estates easily. Proposal will increase these difficulties. • No room for cycle lanes, existing paths are narrow. • Two schools located nearby so school traffic will become more dangerous. • Route 6 is a viable alternative that would future proof traffic and protect the health, wellbeing, quality of life and homes of residents. • Withdraw all incarnations of proposal from LAP.

160 Ruth Neylon • Concerned over shift of traffic issues from the centre of the town towards the junction of the proposed Gallops Avenue and the Tipper Road. • Congestion being relocated. • Resolution an Outer Ring Road. • Gallops Avenue negative impact on air quality, safety issues, potential for anti-social behaviour. • Democratically rejected in 2019.

161 Lisa Murphy • New relief road over the Canal as per RD3 / 3a would destroy the amenity value of the Canal. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Queries whether the bridge is for cyclists when Tandy Bridge and Abbey Bridge are adjacent. • Access here should be local pedestrian, cycle and disabled parking rather than having a Canal Flyover to the Sallins Road. • Impact the community. • Canal a wonderful amenity. • Proposal would put an extra 350 cars and HGVs (per hours) on the area.

162 Willi Curran Object to RD3 and RD3a. • Finlay Park should be a cul-de-sac, they work well throughout Naas. • Road would be better routed from Millbridge Lane to the Applegreen Roundabout, route could be the spine of the NWQ. • On the spine nearer the town centre a car park, and a short bus-only link from the harbour can be accommodated. • The adjacent image was included in the submission.

163 Edmund • Gallops Avenue is the defunct Naas IRR by another name. Murphy • The Plan was rejected in summer 2019. • A proper outer relief road is needed to take traffic away from the town centre, it will open up more areas for development. • Galllops Avenue will not solve congestion but rather simply shift it. • Air and noise pollution will increase. • Replace IRR with the outer orbital route.

164 Mark Neylon Gallops Avenue / IRR • Road was rejected democratically. • Outdated proposal. • Waste of tax-payers money. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Route 6 or similar should be explored. • Lead to congestion. • Delete from LAP. • Decision should lie with Naas MD Councillors only.

165 The Burke This submission was prepared by Bernard McHugh (Chartered Town Planner and Barrister-at-Law) on behalf of Family the Burke Family. • Welcome the designation of the NWQ as a strategic development zone. • Note the preparation of a Flood Relief Plan and confirm that all the lands at the Knocks are well drained and not subject to flooding. • Clients wish to be consulted as part of the Flood Relief Plan. • Clients would like to be consulted during the planning process in preparing the development strategy / masterplan for the NWQ. • Support the land use zoning objective SR.

166 The Reid Request for new Industrial/Warehouse zoning on lands at Family Newhall. This submission was prepared by David Mulcahy Planning Consultants Ltd on behalf of the Reid Family. Two attachments have been provided with the submission. • The lands (greenfield and flat) extend to 8.09 hectares close to Junction 10 and are not zoned. • Permission was granted for two warehouses on adjoining lands to the south. • Lands should be zoned to increase employment opportunities, adjacent lands fully occupied, strategic location is attractive, size of the lands, compatible with surrounding use, lack of constraints, serviceable, sightlines, road infrastructure. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • 220Kv lines traverse the site. • The submission provides information of the adjoining lands uses to the north, east, south and west of the site. • The general area is characterised by industrial uses, M7 Business Park, Finlay Ford/Merlin Cars/Ganly Craige and avails of proximity to the Junction 10. • Bus service from the Bundle of Sticks. • The M7 upgrade project is not considered to impact on the development potential of the subject lands. • Site located outside the noise sensitive areas on the EPA noise mapping.

Planning History • No history on the subject lands. Two permissions were located on zoned land, Ref. 20/714 and Ref.20/715 granted for a freezer warehouse, for two different applicants. The NRO had no concerns about traffic associated with the development.

Engineering Constraints and Feasibility Report • Site appears serviceable, road improvements works and upgrade to watermain may be required. Sufficient capacity for wastewater and disposal of surface water is not considered a constraint. Flooding is not considered an issue either based on CFRAMS.

Planning Context • The submission references a number of aspects of the NPF in terms of job centres development and specifically NPO11. • Refence is made to the RSES and the identification of Naas as a Key Town to act as an economic driver and provide strategi employment locations. • LECP promotes and supports economic development and it notes that 40% of total workforce living in Kildare work outside the county. • Reference is made to the KCDP 2011-2017 in particular ECD1, ED2, ECD 10 which relate to economic development in the county.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Draft Naas LAP 2021-27 • Lands to the south are not zoned in the Draft, highly likely that this will change in the final draft meaning the subject lands will directly adjoin the subject lands. • H lands are nearing capacity and there is a need for alternative sites. Reference is made to two sections in the LAP referring for the need to increase jobs and create new employment opportunities. • Subject lands should be zoned Industrial/Warehousing in the interest of proper planning and sustainable development, in line with the issues already raised in the submission.

Conclusion The following reasons are summarised as follows: • Need to increase employment opportunities in Naas. • Industrial/warehousing lands near Junction 10 are almost fully occupied. • Strategic location attractive for companies. • Size of site can accommodate a single large-scale industrial development or a multi-unit development, along with appropriate buffers to adjoining lands. • Lands are adjoined where 2 no. warehouses have recently been granted with no planning concerns of note raised. • Lack of development constraints associated with the lands. • The high-quality existing road infrastructure providing access to the site. • Lands are serviceable.

Desktop Engineering Constraints and Feasibility Report by Donnachadh O’Brien & Associates Consulting Engineers • This report notes that the site appears serviceable. Road infrastructure may require improvements works. Provision of footpaths may agreement between third parties. Upgrade of existing watermain, foul drainage seems feasible. It is not expected that flooding would be a design constraint. A Wayleave will be required for the 220Kv line but the 10Kv line may be ungrounded.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Appendix A: Irish Water Drainage Map. Appendix B: CFRAMS Flood Maps Appendix C: Irish Water watermain map.

167 John McNally • Objects to Gallop Avenue as a replacement for the Naas IRR. • Road voted down. • What is the motivation trying to reintroduce rather than finding a more suitable route as directed?

168 Jane Durkan • Object to the road along the periphery of the Racecourse as it will increase congestion. • The Blessington Rd junction currently funnels traffic to and from two schools and the road would increase daily commuter traffic. • The road may affect N7 traffic flow. • The road will create challenges to exit estates.

169 David Boyse • Object to permeable line Ref 36 Rathasker Heights – Rathasker Road – Devoy Quarter. • The green areas have been a safe play area however there was a period of anti-social behaviour from people from other estates. Professional fencing was erected to secure the green area. • A rat run will present a major security risk.

170 Vincent Byrne Objection to RD3 /RD3a through the Mill Lane residential area. • Significant traffic over the canal. • Cut through a residential area which has been a cul de sac for 20 years onto an already busy Sallins Road at Mill Lane junction. • Create further overloading of the current traffic issue on Sallins Road. • The road design passes seven junctions withing 100 metres. • The traffic simulation data in the Transport Strategy did not adequately consider the Junction 9a, the Sallins by-pass and the potential traffic changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. • No street features, it’s a relief road. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Planners have not considered the soon to be public “Oldtown Water Gardens” nor the adjacent St Patricks Well. • Millennium Ring Road a better access route for Finlay Park. • Road would destroy the natural environ of the canal, whereas the Plan states 10,000 people use on Car Free Sunday and the road would destroy this amenity.

171 M Gleeson • Naas IRR defeated by democratic vote. • Gallops Avenue introduced in the non-statutory Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy, will move thousands of vehicles and HGV in close proximity to quiet, mature residential estates. • Congestion will just move. • Naas Racecourse should be preserved as the Green Lung and maintained for recreational purposes. • The proposal is approx. 30 years old and out of date. • Request an objective in the Plan for an outer ring road cater for by-passing traffic, linking the • Blessington Road with the Dublin road close to the junction of the latter with the N7. This outer ring road will be so routed, so as not to traverse or cut through existing residential areas and will provide a long-term development boundary to the east/north-east of the town of Naas.

172 Sinead Prout • Concern over link from Craddockstown Estate to the hospital. • Already two different accesses from Craddockstown Estate linking the hospital. • Access through the green area was reviewed previously and discounted on safety grounds. • Object to walkway over concern for children with direct access to water.

173 Orla Mather • Objection to proposed bridge over canal at 2nd lock, through Mill Lane Housing Estate.

174 Norma • Area across from K-leisure to become a community park. Fitzpatrick Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 175 Thornbrook • Objection against walk through Thornbrook estate from Tipper Road to the Blessington Road. Residents • Antisocial behaviour Association • Disrupt livelihood and sense of security • Delete from the Plan.

176 Yvonne Clarke Object to bridge over canal through Mill Lane housing estate. • Negatively affect public, residential and natural peace of the Canal Banks, Mill Lane, Oldtown Water Gardens, Saint Patricks Well and Millbridge areas. • Wonderful amenity and become even more important since the Pandemic. • Road runs through a residential area. • Cause overloading of the Sallins Road. • Road will pass seven junctions within 100 metres and a number of pedestrian routes. • Traffic simulation data has not adequately considered Junction 9a, the new Sallins by-pass and potential traffic changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. • No street features, it’s a relief road. • Oldtown water Gardens and St Patricks Well have not been considered. • Logical to divert traffic rom Finlay Park onto the Millennium Road.

177 Andy Ellard • Concerned over road through Mill Lane. • Increase traffic onto Sallins Road which is already congested. • Hazardous for residents. • Canal should be conserved as area of nature and bridge would have sever negative impact.

178 Michelle O • Strongly disagree with Naas IRR in guise of the Gallops Avenue be include in the Plan. Rafferty • Defeated by democratic vote. • Mov thousands of vehicles in close proximity to an existing quiet, mature residential area. • Congestion will merely move. And not solve congestion problem in Naas. • Racecourse must be preserved as a Green Lung for recreational/amenity purposes. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Road is a 30-year-old out of date proposal. • The LAP must only incorporate Naas area only and not overlap with other areas. • Plan to be voted on by Naas MD Councillors only. • Town needs a Transport and Traffic Management Strategy. • As suggested in 2019 by experts and residents of our town we need an outer ring road, similar to that of Route 6 suggested in the plans in 2019.

179 Niall Andrews Object to Millbridge Street. • Destroy the natural environment. • Overload traffic on Sallins Roads. • Heavy traffic through residential area and proposed greenway. • Seven junctions with 100 metres of each other.

180 Yvonne • Object to Permeability link 36 and 37. McCormick • Already access to both estates from the Kilcullen Road. • Convinced it will lead to increased anti-social behaviour. • In the past anti-social behaviour necessitated the erection of a high metal fence at the resident’s expense. • Still frequent incidents of anti-social behaviour. • Link will impact on security and environment.

181 Joanne • Object to pedestrian link from Craddockstown Park to Naas Hospital via Lakelands. Finnegan • Threatens the health and safety of the children, easy access to fast flowing water. • Green space is the safe place to play and should remain that way. • Homeless people pitching tents on the far side of the green are and tents pitched in the hedgerow opposite the railway memorial. • Security issues to homes. • Keep estate closed. • Do not want a walkway linking Naas Hospital in the estate. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 182 Roisin Stewart • Anger and disbelief over the Gallops Avenue aka Inner Relief Road. • Reintroduction with some changes. • Comprehensively defeated. • Defunct near 30 year old plan. • Need to look at the bigger picture not a temporary fix. • The road will not accommodate all the new housing that is currently planned for Naas. • Tipper Road is not fit for purpose as a road that would cross the Gallops Avenue. Concern over the width of the footpath resulting in people stepping onto the roadway. • Narrow road with no proper paths or cycle lanes and no available space. • Outer Relief Road is what is required. • Gallops Avenue would have a negative impact on residents of Woodlands estate - Noise ,dirt , light , vibration and sound pollution. • road safety issues, possible illegal dumping and accessibility issues. • Angry that that the Gallops Avenue if up for debate again.

183 Breda Andrews • Object to Millbridge Street. • Destroy the Wildlife Sanctuary on both sides of the canal. • Overload the current traffic issue on Sallins Road. • The design passes seven junctions within 100 metres. • Ill-conceived.

184 Sonya Hillis • Pedestrian pathway from the green of Craddockstown Park to the Lakes and Hospital would be unsafe. • Concern over health and safety of children. • Issue of anti-social behaviour. • Pose serious security issues.

185 Kevin Greene • To comply with Departmental mandatory guidelines and ensure the Naas is plan-led the LAP should identify specific sites for landmark buildings where up to six stories may be permitted. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Make it clear that apart of these landmark buildings nothing higher that four stories are allowable. • Failure to identify such locations for taller buildings, and to rule out such buildings elsewhere, would mean Naas could see a "free for all".

186 Daniel • Request that the proposed “Gallops Avenue” be removed from the Naas Local Area Plan on account of McTiernanhich this road proposal being outdated, not fit for purpose, a waste of taxpayers monies and most of all it being rejected by the electorate in 2019. • I suggest funding for the proposed “The Gallops Avenue” be spent in the development of a much needed "Naas Outer Relief Road”.

187 Kevin Greene • Considerable number of derelict and underutilised sites in the area covered by the LAP. • Important to address the need to regenerate these spaces over the period of the Plan. • The Derelict Sites Act and the Sites Value Tax clearly fail to address this need to oblige the owners to address the issue. • However, Section 212 of the Planning and Development Act does enable the Local Authority to use its powers to compulsory purchase to "provide secure or facilitate the provision of areas of convenient shape and size for development"

188 Annette Fadian • The defunct Naas Inner Relief Road was comprehensively rejected following a full Part 8 process. • The Gallops Avenue in the draft LAP is largely the exact same proposal as the Naas Inner Relief Road. • It will not reduce congestion in the slightest but would merely move congestion to new junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and the Blessington Road. • Naas needs an Outer Ring Road to bring traffic directly to the N7/M7 at Junction 9.

189 Alan Stewart • Object to the Gallops Ave. being re-introduced in the Naas LAP Draft Plan 2021-2027. • This was rejected democratically and emphatically in June 2019. • The Tipper Road cannot handle an increase in traffic. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Gallops Avenue would have a detrimental impact on the residents along the route’s quality of life and basic right to enjoy their homes. • Noise, dirt, light, vibration, and sound pollution are of great concern and have many health risks attached to them. • Build an orbital Road, that by-passes houses, school gates, churches and housing estates allowing for a safer movement of heavy vehicle traffic and a quieter life for those who wish to enjoy the areas. This would allow for free-flowing traffic and fewer bottlenecks and congestion.

190 Emma Fadian • The defunct Naas Inner Relief Road has been regurgitated as The Gallops Avenue. • This proposal was introduced in 1991 for a population of approximately 11,000. • Given the draft LAP population projections, it can be estimated that the population of Naas will have trebled by the time of implementation in 6 to 10 years from now. • How can this proposal cope with the traffic requirements of the projected Naas population? • A main objective of the draft LAP is to reduce congestion in Main Street and on the Dublin Road by effectively moving this congestion to the junction between the Dublin Road / The Gallops / Monread; to the junction between Tipper Road and this proposal; and to a new junction between this proposal and the Blessington Road. • Thousands of vehicles (including many HGV's) will travel in close proximity to residential estates and Naas Racecourse, eradicating the quality of life of residents. • Naas Racecourse should be preserved for recreation and amenity.

191 Sarah Fadian • The Naas Inner Relief Road has been rejected by the Naas Municipal District Councillors in June 2019. • The inclusion of the Naas Inner Relief Road as The Gallops Avenue in the draft Naas LAP ignores this democratic decision. • The proposal intends to place a major thoroughfare with thousands of vehicle journeys per day (including HGV's) right beside existing mature residential estates. • In relation to Kings Court estate, the Part 8 Planning Permission process for the Naas Inner Relief Road envisaged at least 12-foot-high noise barriers within an 8 metre distance from the houses. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The proposal would effectively sever Kings Court estate from the racecourse which currently provides an oasis of recreation and amenity. • It will move congestion from the Dublin Road to new junctions at the Dublin Road, Tipper Road and Blessington Road.

192 Aisling Byrne Request to reconsider the proposal to build a bridge over the canal. • The Naas Draft Local Area plan states that 10,000 people utilise the canal as a walking route on Car Free Sundays, so it seems counter-productive to ruin such a popular route. • Building the bridge would destroy many of the local habitats – there is an indicated Wildlife Sanctuary on both sides of the canal. • The proposed road will go through Mill Lane, directly through a residential estate, a nursing home and pre-school. • This road is not suitable as a main road, with 7 estate junctions within 100 metres, and would significantly increase traffic on the Sallins Road.

193 Aoife Byrne Objects to the proposed new bridge for the following reasons: • It will increase noise and air pollution and will be an eye sore. • It will create a huge disruption to the residential area and the peaceful environment that the canal walk brings. • It will result in a huge influx of unnecessary traffic. • It will disrupt the environment and the local wildlife.

194 Carol Byrne Opposes to access points 63 & 64 through the small estate Jigginstown Green for the following reasons: • The height (no.64) of the pedestrian/cycle access point bridge will require the removal of a substantial amount of the communal garden and trees. • These trees currently provide a sound barrier from the main road. • The access point (no 63) from our estate on to a major main road R445 is a safety concern for the children and pets of the estate. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Presents quite a lot of footfall and more anti-social behaviour. • There is already a road a few metres away that passes the playground to the canal and a safer entrance on to the R445.

195 Lynn Sparrow Proposed road RD3/3A • Opposes proposed road RD3/3A that connect Old Caragh Road with Sallins Road. • Will cause further traffic challenges on Sallins Road. • Mill Lane Road is a cul de sac home to many families, a creche and a nursing home. • The road is routed, basically, over the 2nd lock of the canal. • The canal is a beautiful public amenity and a safe place for pedestrians to walk. • This proposed road will ruin the canals natural beauty and destroy the homes of wildlife.

196 Olivia Allen Proposed road RD3/3A • Opposes proposed road RD3/3A that is to connect the Old Caragh Road with the Sallins Road. • Will cause further traffic challenges on Sallins Road. • A quiet residential cul de sac (the Millbridge estate) will turn into a split community with a major road running through it. • This proposed road will pass 7 junctions within a 100-meter stretch of road. • Safety concern for the people of the nursing home walking and children playing in the area. • The proposed road has been taken out of previous plans multiple times, believe there has been local councillor resistance in the past.

• The route conflicts with 4 of the 7 Core Themes & “Vision” of the Draft Naas Local Area Plan. These are: o Homes and Communities, o Heritage and Culture, o Environment and Climate Change and o Urban Design. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The diagram on page 42 shows that the potential road would be built through a "strategic open space" and "greenway". The bridge has also been placed between 2 protected structures (see Map 8.1a) and over a lock that is 100's of years old. The objective of this space according to page 173 of plan is "to preserve, provide for and improve recreational amenity, open space and green infrastructure networks."

• The canal is a beautiful public amenity and a safe place for pedestrians to walk. • The two banks of the canal have been marked as wildlife sanctuaries for over 20 years. • The Grand Canal is also proposed as a Natural Hertiage Area (See: Natural Heritage Areas (NHA) | National Parks & Wildlife Service (npws.ie)). • Building a modern road bridge without any thoughts of the amenity are not in keeping with this beautiful area of Naas.

197 Hugo Devine • The addition of a bridge over the canal will ruin the natural habitat of local wildlife and scenery for residents and walkers. • Will also cause a drastic increase in traffic, further worsening climate problems.

198 Steven Fadian Defunct Naas Inner Relief Road / The Gallops Avenue proposal contradicts the Draft Naas LAP: • Page 1, outlining extensive pre-draft public consultation that took place, major emphasis on citizen consultation and stakeholder engagement and a commitment to optimising collaboration. • Section 1.2.4 outlining a drive to a sustainable modal shift. • Section 1.4: ‘Movement and transport patterns have relied disproportionately on private transport modes, with a poor emphasis on public transport, walking and cycling.’ • Section 2.1.1 outlining: ‘the creation of walkable neighbourhoods, reducing car dependency.....the greening of our urban environment, the protection of habitats’ • Section 2.2.1 outlines the ‘Sustainable Movement’ and ‘Environment and Climate Change’ core themes. • Section 3.5.2 outlining the dependence of the delivery of Gallops Avenue in order to develop the lands adjacent to the Racecourse. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Section 3.9 outlines: ‘…this plan presents an opportunity to…initiate the necessary transition to a low carbon and sustainable model of development that will improve the quality of life for people living in the town’. • Section 4.4 outlining the design of residential schemes near heavily trafficked road networks. • Section 4.5.1 refers to Open Space. • Desired Movement Hierarchy in Section 5.1. • Government’s 2019 Climate Action Plan, page 90. • Section 4.5.2 outlines: ‘The location of future community services should be provided relative to the location of target user groups and their level of accessibility insofar as practical…..’ • Section 4.5.2 outlines a proposal for playing pitches at Naas Racecourse. • Section 5.1 outlines the need to address traffic congestion, to promote and provide for sustainable alternative transportation options and the importance of maintaining and providing connectivity. • Table 5.2, details of cycle infrastructure. • Section 5.4 relating to the road and street network. • Section 5.4 regarding the Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy. • Section 6.4.3 refers to Junction 9 of the M7/N7. • Section 6.4.6 refers to home-based economic activity. • Section 7.3.1 refers to Key Green Infrastructure Corridors

Contradicting for the following reasons: • When did the pre-draft public consultation take place in relation to this road proposal? • The democratic decision made by Naas Municipal District Councillors in June 2019 are ignored. • 8 road proposals in the Naas / Sallins Transport Strategy and a 40-year-old (by the time of its intended inception) road proposal in the LAP. The population of Naas will have increased approximately threefold. Will this relieve car dependency? • Thought the overall objective of the Transport Strategy would be to determine the most optimal road routes, rather than focusing on the town centre. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The thousands who live along the route will have far greater emissions, congestion bottlenecks and the likely occurrence of child fatalities just to reduce traffic in the town centre. Proposal will not improve quality of life. • The Transport Strategy outlines a Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA) of Road Options. • This MCA does not contain the proposed monetary benefit in relation to the removal of congestion, the saving of time, or the reductions in harmful emissions. • Where is the analysis in relation to the ‘sustainable modal shift for the successful transition to a low carbon and climate resilient society’? • Naas / Sallins Transport Strategy nowhere near provides a comprehensive analysis. Where are the several options that were looked at before this one?

• Traffic congestion will move to the Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well junctions. • The archaic and defunct proposal will not relieve any congestion. • Stalled and stationary vehicles emit most emissions. • Road will bring traffic into town and back out again. • Not a connector road but the completion of a mishmash of a ring road, a main thoroughfare. • Proposal will pour thousands of vehicles per day (including HGV), right on top of mature residential estates. • How will residents enter and exit their estates given the lack of traffic calming or traffic lights for pedestrians to cross along the route. • LAP refers to home-based economic activity and the importance not to result in the disamenity of predominantly residential areas. However, this road will destroy numerous estates. • Nobody informed us that The Gallops Avenue was planned for our estate when we bought here. This is something that must be changed legislatively. • Regarding ‘noise levels from roadways’, a 12 foot Noise Barrier will imprison residents into their homes. • The ‘Green Lung’ portion of town will be destroyed. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The mature residential estates and Racecourse area are home to a plentiful supply of habitats presently. How will biodiversity be preserved? • Ideal opportunity to preserve and declare all the area around Naas Racecourse as ‘Amenity’. • Contradictory proposals for the Racecourse of a mixture of heavy levels of congested traffic (including HGV’s) with playing pitches. • Future development in the Racecourse area, will not be dependent on this road. Already a road in place where Racecourse Gate, The Gallops and Kings Court estates are. • Need cycle infrastructure in the Racecourse area, rather than as part of this road proposal. • Why is the Racecourse not mentioned under Key Green Infrastructure Corridors? • The solution is an Outer Ring Road which links to the N7/M7 at the Big Ball. • Part Junction 9 (M7/N7) area must be preserved for a future Outer Ring Road.

Pedestrian measures and links, number 48 • This will invite anti-social behaviour into the Racecourse.

199 Peter & Janet Submission relates to Millbridge Street. Conran • Residents of Spring Gardens for 26 years, with good knowledge of area. • Sallins Road is currently very busy with traffic and proposal to increase traffic is ill-conceived. Difficult to exit Spring Gardens during peak times. Proposal would add significantly to traffic, exacerbating situation for all residents. • Footpath from current junction of Millbridge Street with Sallins Road is very poor. Mostly path on one side. Spring Gardens to town centre is narrow, single path and hazardous for people to use. Traffic is busy and vehicles close to pedestrians, with people stepping off path onto road to pass each other. Proposal would increase the number of vehicles and increase the hazardous nature of existing footpaths. • Existing pedestrian route through Millbridge to canal. Proposal would require people to instead cross a busy road. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Difficult to understand need for road connecting Old Caragh Road with Sallins Road. Existing ring road well connected with further connection achieved from Junction 9a. Traffic is already well catered for with ring road. • LAP considers ‘’impermeable cul-de-sacs’’ as negative, but this view is challenged. Residents of cul-de- sacs enjoy no through traffic. Council has closed the through road in the Sycamores. Most of the residential developments along Sallins Road are cul-de-sacs and the residential amenity of these areas are enjoyed. Proposal would be detrimental to existing Millbridge cul-de-sac. • LAP describes the canal as ‘jewel in the crown’ and ‘hidden jem’. Proposal for a bridge over the canal is not the way to treat this jewel. Bridge recently constructed over the canal for Sallins bypass, this shows the notion that a bridge will enhance the canal and greenway is not credible. Proposal is not consistent with the importance placed on the canal by the LAP. • LAP states a more detailed feasibility study is required for proposed road. As such, inclusion in LAP is premature and should not be until studies and master plan are completed. • Proposed bridge would be detrimental to ‘important views’ GC30 and GC31.

200 Robert Naas LAP Kennedy • LAP must incorporate Naas only and not overlap into other areas. • LAP should be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Local decisions should be made by local representatives. • Decision on LAP must not go to full Council.

West Naas Area • Recent explosion in housing developments in Naas West, with many more to come. Clear that a space is required to accommodate growing need for outdoor recreation and leisure. • Important such space is close to town, helping reinvigorate Naas centre as part of renewal plan, and not out-of-town that will detract from a declining centre. • Area needs a Community Park, providing strategic social infrastructure, improving social inclusion and allowing a diverse array of recreation activities. • Land is located opposite Caragh Court entrance and previously zoned in CDP. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Millbridge Street 1. Refers to NSTS claim that Millbridge Street will relieve congestion as it provides greater east-west accessibility and promotes walking/cycling between residential areas. Suggests congestion will merely move from current junctions to proposed junctions and, therefore, will not solve any traffic congestion. Particular concern for safety of vulnerable residents. Greater risk of anti-social behaviour with more entrances to Finlay Park. 2. Objects to bus priority route in Finlay Park/Northwest Quadrant Link Street option. Finlay Park must remain cul-de-sac. Bus route through estate is unacceptable due to air and noise pollution, and privacy issues as windows within feet of transport. Suggests public car park at Millennium Park, not harbour/canal area. Outer ring road should suffice as bus route. Canal must be preserved as a ‘’green’’ portion of town and maintained for recreational purposes. Flora and fauna of this area must be preserved as part of biodiversity objectives.

IRR/Gallops Avenue • Proposal should be replaced with Route 6 or outer orbital route. • IRR rejected by six of seven Naas Councillors, with public support. Renaming of route does not change negative impact on community. • In 2018 KCC failure to listen to public consultation, submission ignored by KCC who then commissioned Cliffdon Scannell Emerson to select route 2. Listen to public this time. • Route Selection report incorrect weighting on Environmental Summary, with Sundays Well Green area and trees not accounted for. Air/noise pollution close to residential area. Route 6 was preferred in report on these important terms, they cannot be graded at same level as hydrology and aesthetics. • HGVs along the route will increase air pollution in a heavily populated area. • Traffic congestion will increase on Ballycane Junction, Blessington Road, Ballycane Road, Craddockstown Junction, Dublin Road, Racecourse and Monread Junction. • Priority route will cause congestion to residents entering/exiting Monread, associated estates and town centre. • Following estates directly affected: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o Sundays Well – Losing green, trees and hedgerow; no priority access; roads closer to residents; increased congestion; increase of air/noise pollution; no protection barrier. o Elmwood - Losing green, trees and hedgerow; roads closer to residents; increased congestion; increase of air/noise pollution. o Mountain View - Roads closer to residents; access problems due to increased congestion; increase of air/noise pollution. o The Paddocks - Roads closer to residents; access problems due to increased congestion; increase of air/noise pollution. o Woodlands - Roads closer to residents; access problems due to increased congestion; increase of air/noise pollution. o Kingscourt – No priority entry/exit; road closer to residents; access problems due to congestion; increased air/noise pollution; planned walls barricading estate. o The Gallops – No priority entry/exit; road closer to residents; access problems due to congestion; increased air/noise pollution; planned walls barricading estate. o Racecourse Gate – No priority entry/exit; road closer to residents; increased air/noise pollution; planned walls barricading estate. • Proposed benefits according to KCC: o Less congestion on Dublin Road – Will only move problem to residential area where distance from roadside to homes is less, therefore larger environmental impact. Congestion will remain on Dublin road and Racecourse junction priority will cause disruption. o Move traffic from town – Will decrease footfall in town, negatively impacting traders. o Open land for development – Route will open up no new land and will be challenged on legal grounds if passed. • KCC need to look at route 6 or the outer orbital as they are better options for eastern Naas.

201 Frank Fogarty IRR/Gallops Avenue • IRR/Gallops Avenue defeated by Naas MD vote and this democratic decision must be upheld. • All iterations of IRR must be removed from LAP. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Sallins bypass gives traffic option to bypass Naas via Kilcullen Road, therefore proposal not required. Proposal planned over 30-years ago when these roads did not exist. • Gallops Avenue follows almost identical live to the defunct IRR. A considerable portion traverses Naas Racecourse. Racecourse must be preserved as ‘green lung’ for the town and future generations. • Racecourse must be maintained for recreational/amenity purposes.

202 Adrian Travers RD3/RD3A • Proposed road routed over canal. During pandemic the canal has become an important area for natural beauty, enjoyment and tranquillity for people. • Proposal for flyover with hundreds of cars every hour, added to the ‘’chaos that is the Sallins Road’’ makes no sense. • Only person to prosper from road will be a property developer. • Concerned of threat to Mill Lane community and neighbourhood from routing of Main Street traffic and HGVs through residential areas (Millbridge Court, Mill Wood, Millbridge Avenue and Millbridge Way inclusive of Mill Lane Nursing Home).

203 Ian d’Alton Pedestrian Link 36 Submission makes the following observations: • Lack of prior consultation and engagement with stakeholders: Permeability strategy based on NTA’s Best Practice Guide (2015), which states: “Consensus must be sought, insofar as is possible, between local residents and the relevant authorities as to the objective of any proposal to maintain an existing link or create a new one.” This has not been done by KCC. No contact made with Residents Association or householders before proposal’s inclusion in LAP. • Proposal goes against NTA Guidelines for ‘Scheme Design’: Steep incline from Rathasker Road to Rathasker Heights green area, necessitating a dangerous slope exiting onto Rathasker Road. May require steps or cutting into green area. Additional lighting for the proposal will cause light pollution affecting properties. Notes the main sewer runs in the vicinity of proposed link. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal recreates anti-social problems the residents stopped in 1999: NTA guide states that “Residents often perceive that opening up new pedestrian routes can affect their personal security; opening areas up to antisocial behaviour and crime.” This is not perception; it was reality in Rathasker Heights until 1999. The green area was plagued by anti-social behaviour, until residents installed a boundary fence and landscaped it. Proposal will undo this by providing direct access to green area. Hundreds of new houses being constructed west of Rathasker Road, leading to anti-social behaviour is link is constructed. • Rathasker Heights green area will be opened to gangs and groups: Wishes to keep a quiet, well- maintained, safe area that way for residents and vulnerable community. Proposal has no tangible benefits for residents, but will lead to disruption, increased through-traffic and anti-social behaviour. NTA Guide states ‘’where shortcuts existed and anti-social behaviour was reported that the formalising of the routes, encouraging usage of the route caused a decrease in anti-social behaviour as the increased usage and passive surveillance dispersed anti-social gatherings.” This may be the case with existing rat- runs, but Rathasker Heights is an end-space with trees beside the link. Access will lead to anti-social gatherings. • Increasing through traffic will have detrimental impact on residents and properties: Rathasker Heights front gardens are open and unwalled. Proposal has potential to increase trespassing and damage. • Permeability offers no advantage to residents of new housing estates along Rathasker Road and Devoy Quarter: Proposal brings pedestrians and cyclists through Rathasker Heights to the busy Kilcullen Road, giving them no additional safety or accessibility. Could use pedestrian access through SuperValu or St. Michael’s Terrace. • Proposed link will run along boundary wall: This will impact privacy and enjoyment of private space. Prior to green area being closed in 1999, property suffered from persistent incursions of bottle, cans and worse. Likely to be graffiti. • Concept of permeability is open to argument regarding appropriateness or viability: NTA Guide treats design as solving any problem. However, human nature cannot so easily be designed. Provides a link to a webpage of the Dubbo Regional Council in Australia and provides quoted text from this webpage which highlights the Council’s plans to close a series of individual walkways and access points. Public consultation on the closures resulted in high support (78-86%) with anti-social behaviour and Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. crime cited as the main reason. Those opposed wanted access for schools of recreation. A statement from the Mayor claimed walkways were outdated and attracted crime. People have a right to feel safe in their neighbourhoods.

204 Fiona Permeability Measure 63 Masterson Measure 63 opens access to R445, which has the following implications: • High risk to residents/children’s safety. Junction is busy and has HGV traffic, which will increase. Proposal serves no purpose other than unnecessary access to junction. • Residents were supported by Council in planting hedgerows along estate boundary, with significant biodiversity improvements. This biodiversity corridor will be lost. • Noise pollution will increase and un-do the noise protection benefits of the hedgerow at Newbridge Roadside. • Green area closest to proposal is inaccessible due to waterlogging from poor drainage for 11 months each year. Foot traffic in this area will be impossible and should remain on existing path 100 metres away.

Greenway to Corbally • Welcomes the greenway along the Corbally branch of canal. • Proposed greenway link by attenuation pond creates another access 50 metres from existing greenway entrance. • Suggests an extension and connection point closer to the Corbally greenway, as it would be safer and more accessible. • Welcomes MTO 1.11 and MTO 3.8.

Permeability Measure 64 • Proposal will benefit unsociable gatherings under the bridge, which is already a significant problem for residents. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal will destroy the community garden, native hedgerow, 60 native Alder, 30 native apple trees, hedgehog and biodiversity area, all supported by KCC, in-line with the All Ireland Pollinator Plan, County Kildare Biodiversity Plan 2009- 2014, and National Heritage Area, Wildlife Amendment Act 2000, which the canal is part of. • Unsociable behaviour extends to burning bins, store/sell drugs and using the area as a toilet, in view of local residents and children. • Entire green area is water-logged 11 months each year, and proposal will exacerbate this. Several houses impacted by flooding and sinking boundary walls. Area is not identified in LAP as having drainage/flooding difficulties, despite dialogue with the Council. • Plan identifies desired routes to schools and amenities, but NTA ‘principle of shortest route possible’ is abandoned. Families expected to cycle away from more accessible routes and along greenway to access schools. • Proposed cycling infrastructure omits sections of R445, Jigginstown Green/Park, with no cycle lanes approaching Gael Choláiste Chill Dara on the R445, breaking safe cycle routes for school access from Jogginstown side of R445. • No cycle routes planned along R409 from R445 towards K-Leisure. • Appears planners want community to use greenway for all access points. This is unrealistic in terms of encouraging people to use modes of transport other than cars. • Proposed changes at Jigginstown Green serve no productive purpose and undo hard work of establishing safe, healthy environment prioritising biodiversity.

Jigginstown Green The submission requests: • Native hedgerow planted along boundary of estate is included in the LAP. • 1000 native saplings planted along greenway boundary to alleviate waterlogging and drainage are included in LAP. • Community garden is included in the LAP.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 205 Carmel Geissel IRR/Gallops Avenue • Objects to Gallops Avenue. • Project democratically rejected as a proposition and has been no change to circumstances. • Has no place in LAP.

206 Adrian Geissel • The majority of future development will take place to the south and south-west of the town. Disappointed the LAP makes no reference to appropriate infrastructure to service this area. • Compared with other towns of similar size (Kilkenny), there is precedence for an orbital route to pre- emptively serve future development. The anticipated level of development requires such a route within the LAP 2021-2027 timeframe. • The submission references DMURS, providing a quote from page 58 of the guide. The quoted text refers to urban relief roads, which designers may use to direct longer distance traffic away from urban areas. Development should not extend to these routes without full integration into street network. This issue should be resolved by a CDP/LAP, in consultation with TII if the road is part of the national network. • Submission attaches a link to the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS).

Sports Facilities • Pandemic has highlighted the amenity value of Naas’ environs, including the canal and parklands. • As Naas expands towards a planned 50,000 inhabitants, absence of land zoned for sport is concerning. Sporting organisations are already stretched, particularly pitch facilities. • Recent approved developments show change from blocks of green areas to linear, landscaped parks. This does not nurture or encourage youth participation in team sports traditionally played ‘on the green’. • LAP must ensure adequate lands zoned for sporting facilities for existing and future residents.

Change of use from Leisure/Amenity • Thankful Naas Racecourse provide access to grounds. • Concerned lands (Reference C16) are to lose amenity status for high density housing. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Must preserve designated amenity zonings within Naas and work in partnership with landowners to ensure such lands remain viable for long-term public benefit. • Objects to zoning of these lands for New Residential.

Finlay Park/Old Millbridge Road • Proposed road and canal bridge (RD3/RD3A) contradicts the canal designation as ‘Strategic Open Space’. • Suggests a better route should proceed northwards to connect with Millennium Orbital route. • Objects to RD3/RD3A.

IRR/Gallops Avenue • IRR comprehensively defeated by Naas MD Councillors. • Inclusion of IRR, under different name, is an affront to democratic process and public representation. • All references to IRR/Gallops Avenue must be removed from LAP.

Flood Risk/Blessington Road • Concerned by rainfall stress testing indicated as rainfall increase of 20%. • According to Met Eireann ‘’frequencies of heavy precipitation events show notable increases of approximately 20% during the winter and autumn months." Such events lead to greater levels of surface water run-off. • Believes flood risk assessments should be tested to higher levels of extreme weather, especially given the prevalence of development areas with previous flooding experience, and risk to the town centre should any defences fail. • A link to the Met Eireann Climate Change webpage is provided. The webpage outlines Met Éireann’s work on climate change, defines climate change and discusses various elements of and factors effecting climate change, such as greenhouse gases, climate models, temperature projections, rainfall projections, sea level rise, mitigation and adaptation.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 207 Sunday’s Well Gallops Avenue Resident’s • IRR was democratically rejected by Naas MD Councillors. It, along with other iterations of the concept, Association must not be considered. • Part 8 IRR rejected 6:1 by Councillors, with public support. Renaming route does not change the negative impact on community. • There is a failure to listen to public consultation. Public against routes 1&2 in 2018. Submissions ignored by KCC, who then commissioned consultant selection of route 2. This time listen to public opinion. • Original Route Selection report incorrect weighting on Environmental Summary. o Tress and green area of Sundays Well gone and not taken into account. o Air/noise pollution close to residential area. Route 6 preferred in selection report on these important terms. Cannot be graded at same level as hydrology and aesthetics. o HGVs on route will massively increase air pollution in heavily populated residential zone. • Increase in traffic congestion on Blessington Rd., Ballycane Rd., and Craddockstown junction. • Sundays Well directly affected by: o Losing green area, mature trees and hedgerow. o No priority to enter/exit estate. o Road closer to residents. o Access problems due to congestion. o Increase in air/noise pollution. o No protective barriers. • Essential an outer ring road is given a specific priority objective in LAP.

208 Rathasker Permeability Links 36/37 Heights • IRR was Widely held view among residents that proposed measure 36 is unnecessary for its stated Resident’s purpose, resulting in a less safe/secure environment for members of the community. Association • Reasons for objection to 36 are: o Link to shops/services in southern end of town already exists a few hundred yards from proposal, at St Michaels Terrace. Additional link into Rathasker Heights confers little extra benefit to people Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o Proposal shows lack of understanding of the nature of this area, a cul-de-sac with a small green enclosed by trees. Historically, residents have experienced anti-social behaviour by groups gathering. Residents were left to deal with this, at significant cost. o Estate is home to young families who use the green. There is no through traffic and children can play without constant supervision. This would no longer be possible with proposal. o Prior engagement with residents association should have been part of KCC consultative process. o Proposal will necessitate steep access, itself a danger to pedestrians and cyclists, at Rathasker Road. o No clarity about precise location of proposal and concern that access close to houses adjacent green will impact upon safety, security and enjoyment of private space. • Concern about link 37: o Link initially located at south-west corner of Carraig Oscair. Latest LAP shows link ‘moved to Rathasker Road’. o No further information available on planned location. o Estates share green space accessed by proposal, impacting residents of Rathasker Heights. o Proposal listed ‘short-term’ yet affected residents do not know placement. This is a failure to consult. • KCC previously advised of anti-social behaviour in green. Measures to protect community were taken by residents.

209 Paula Laffan Canal bridge • Submission questions why build the bridge when it brings more traffic to a busy road and will take from the natural environment of the canal and greenway.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 210 Lidon Group Land Use Zoning Submission, on behalf of landowners, seeks to have lands at Newhall included for zoning as ‘Industry and Warehousing’.

Submission provides the adjacent image.

211 Gerard Madden Naas Ring Road • Objects to ring road and its location exiting the Gallops. • Proposal already voted on by Councillors and should remain the democratic position. • Suggests road moved out further to allow for expansion of Naas, with the ring road outside of what the town might look like in years to come.

212 Brian Housing Objection Kavanagh • It is proposed to build 73 social houses on land marked C(1) at Old Caragh Road. • This area ‘already has its fair share of social housing’. The west side of Naas will have more social housing than any other area. • Asks planners to not make same mistakes of other towns and cities where concrete jungles built in effort to bring housing to the masses. • Housing should be built in a sustainable way that embraces social infrastructure. • Building at C(1) will create a concrete mass, not a beautiful place. • Suggests a park leading to the canal for residents. It is the only green space left in the area. • Caragh Road site is forgotten, indicated by ‘ugly’ roundabout, the only not to be landscaped. • KCC built social housing at Radharc an Caislean with an opening to estate which looks like a prison building. No imagination or beauty can be found in its form. • This area needs uplift and we must build responsibly for future generations. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Area also zoned SP for 900 houses to continue to Millennium Park, some of which will be social housing, adding to the image of Naas as a concrete ugly space. • Green areas and imaginative design integrate housing in a pleasing way. KCC could learn from the beautiful villages/towns in the UK. • Naas could be an Irish example of the way infrastructure is planned, taking account of people’s needs. • The canal offers a palette to build around in a thoughtful way. • Requests zoning is reversed, or the number of houses reduced.

213 Fiona & Cathal Gallops Avenue Carville • Objects to Gallops Avenue proposal. • Same route as IRR, which was democratically voted down by Councillors and reflects the rejection by local voters in the estates. • Welcomes proposed HGV ban from town centre, but questions where HGVs will navigate to. Suggests many HGVs will be funnelled through Gallops Avenue. • There are many estates and schools along this route and HGV fumes and heavy particle emissions pose a threat to population health, particularly lungs of children (e.g in 2020 coroner Philip Barlow ruled air pollution a cause in the death of Ella Kissi-Debrah in 2013. source: Irish Times 17/12/2020). • Pollution and extra traffic pose unacceptable risk to children walking to school, as encouraged by HSE. • Acknowledges traffic solution required and suggests it is addressed by properly planned orbital route.

214 Céire Walsh Gallops Avenue Objects to Gallops Avenue, as previously raised with IRR which was democratically rejected by Naas MD Councillors and citizens. Asks the following are considered: • Severe congestion – Currently takes 20 minutes to drive to Mercy Convent school from Craddockstown Court due to Ballycane Road congestion. Recently took seven minutes to travel 600m. Castle Farm, Elsmore and Oak Park estates are not fully occupied, with permission granted for fifth block of apartments on Ballycane Road. Traffic ioncrease from these areas will be immense. Proposal will add to congestion. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Outdated nature of the proposal – Proposal originally devised in 90s, when most estates on Ballycane Road did not exist. Proposal does not address current or future traffic issues. • Safety concerns – Areas around Ballycane Road have schools, a church, playground and shopping area. All amenities that attract pedestrians and children. Increased noise and air pollution from proposed road would be detrimental to the health and well-being of locals who use these amenities. Notes the increased risk of pedestrian accidents with large volumes of vehicles, including HGVs, in residential, school and shopping areas. • Loss of amenity – Erecting sound barriers 6-12 feet high will cut-off the open, connected community of the estates. Loss of 50 trees would be huge from an environmental and well-being perspective. Encroachments into and loss of open/green areas robs residents of amenities they paid for and enjoyed. • Opportunity to impact on living standard of inhabitants. Proposal is outdated and unsafe. Go back to the drawing board and tackle current and future issues with a road that works for everybody.

215 Tony Maher Rezoning De Burgh Estate Objects to the rezoning of lands on De Burgh estate. Appreciates the requirement for more housing, however Sallins Road and Monread environs are home to 2/3 of Naas’ population. Objection based on the following: • Increased traffic – Currently road jammed with traffic and is home to three schools, two of which have planned extensions. Home to one of the biggest GAA clubs in the country. Rezoning will see notable increase in traffic. • Character of road – De Burgh estate intrinsic to history and culture of Naas. Elements of it not rezoned provide a reprieve from surrounding developed areas. Recent high-rise developments out of character with estate. If the C19 designated land is rezoned there will be pressure to continue with this nature of development, changing a stretch of Sallins Road. • Air quality – References and EPA assessment that found air quality was less than satisfactory. Suggests the intervening years have seen further deterioration, with further development making the situation worse, particularly for those with respiratory conditions. Provides a link to EPA webpage showing ‘Ambient Air Quality Assessment at Naas’. Naas is in Zone C, one of four air quality zones in Ireland. The assessment found PM10 was ‘’above upper assessment threshold’’, while NO2, CO, SO2, Benzene and Pb were all ‘’below lower assessment threshold’’. The stated implications of the Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. assessment are: Levels of PM10 must be monitored continuously; and, Levels of nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, benzene and lead may be assessed using modelling or objective estimation. • Naas town regeneration – Welcomes plan to regenerate town centre, however this only works if people can access centre freely. Regeneration success will depend on ease of access. Sallins Road is a main artery and requires less traffic, not more. People will enter the town instead of going to out-of-town retail areas with very little access issues. • Woodlands – Welcomes the 15 acres of woodland near the canal being opened to public. However, woodlands back onto lands being rezoned. Building on these lands, beside a wildlife sanctuary, will diminish the experience of those visiting the woodlands.

216 Gavin IRR/Gallops Avenue McDermott Objects to proposed Gallops Avenue for the following: • Noise and Traffic o IRR annual average daily traffic predicted as 7500 vehicles. Although noise mitigation proposed along easter boundary of Kings Court, it would not be enough to protect home located just inside estate entrance. Residents informed properties closest to entrance would suffer severe exposure to noise and vehicle emissions. o Noise exacerbated by hundreds of HGVs that will use road with Town Centre restrictions. o Disproportionate number of HGVs will use route as a haul road from Dublin Road to Blessington Road, on route to sites in south-east of Naas. HGVs from sand/gravel extraction and concrete manufacturing companies in West Wicklow and East Kildare will use route to access M7. o Quotes section 3.4.4 of DMURS which describes Urban Relief Roads and how they can be designed to direct long-distance traffic and HGVs away from towns. o South and west of Naas already serviced by distributor and outer ring road. Appears to be greater separation and buffers between these roads and residential areas when compared to Gallops Avenue. o Not acceptable that residential areas will be exposed to these levels of noise/traffic. • Air Quality Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o EPA publication ‘Air Quality in Ireland 2018’ highlights Ireland’s favourable air quality in comparison to other EU States. However, according to WHO guidelines, Ireland exceeded values for particulate matter, ozone and nitrogen dioxide. o Properties closest to estate entrances will suffer sever exposure to vehicle noise and emissions. • Naas will experience significant population growth. LAP objective to identify suitable outer relief routes should be a priority.

Naas LAP must only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Decisions affecting those living in Naas must only be made by democratically elected local representatives.

217 Simon Thomas RD3/RD3A Proposed link between the Old Caragh Rd and Mill Lane does not make sense as it: • Brings more traffic to Sallins Road. • Destroys calm and quiet of canal and greenway. • Increases traffic in quiet Mill Lane.

218 Andrew Shirley RD3/RD3A • Objects to proposed link road through Mill Lane and bridge over canal. • Bridge would destroy scenic area and bring noise, pollution and traffic to area. • As a resident of Mill Lane for 30 years, believes proposal would be terrible for area.

219 Doris IRR/Gallops Avenue Whelehan • Objects to inclusion of Gallops Avenue in LAP. • IRR democratically rejected, in accordance with wishes of the people, and reintroducing it under another name is an insult. • Proposal should be replaced with orbital relief road that would relief congestion, not add to it. • Quality of life of those living adjacent to route will be severely impacted by proposal. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • LAP should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors and not go to full Council. Local issues decided by local representatives.

220 Karen IRR/Gallops Avenue Donoghue • IRR rejected democratically. Underhanded to push it through under different guises, flying in the face of locals and their representatives. • Proposal will not solve traffic problems but bring traffic back towards town and mature estates, causing air/noise pollution and safety/accessibility issues for residents. • Proposal already obsolete as expanding town best served by Outer Relief Road.

221 Alan Byrne IRR/Gallops Avenue • Naas does not require Gallops Avenue. It will not serve intended purpose in the short or long terms, as it will bring traffic back into town and cause congestion at junctions on Blessington Road. • Air/noise pollution, road safety issues and accessibility are major concerns for residents of estates along proposed route. • Suggests funding for proposal is spent on an Outer Relief Road from Naas Ball area towards Blessington Road. • Outer Relief Road would future proof access for developments and take traffic away from Dublin Road. Would also avoid upsetting settled housing estates.

222 Paddy Travers RD3/RD3A • Objects to RD3/RD3A. • Elderly homeowner in Millbridge Way, distressed about proposal to build road through peaceful estate. • Proposed road will be full of cars, HGVs, noise and pollution and will have a lasting impact on resident’s physical and mental health. • Will affect elderly residents of Millbridge Nursing Home. • Canal walk from Harbour to Osberstown Bridge is a wonderful amenity and should be protected. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Construction of bridge across canal will shatter the peace and quiet of this area and have a detrimental effect. • Sallins Road already very busy, so unthinkable to contemplate adding traffic to this. • The only winner from project is the property developer.

223 Linda Objects to bridge over Grand Canal as it will ruin the natural landscape and habitats. McDonald 224 Emily O’Reilly • Objects to bridge over Grand Canal. • Nature should be preserved. • Proposal affects residents of surrounding estates.

225 Niall Gallagher Land Use Planning • Objects to rezoning of portion of De Burgh estate, from opposite Applegreen to Hillside entrance. • Rezoning a section (C19) of this ‘green lung’ will result in excessive traffic noise and air pollution on Sallins Road. • Sallins Road, which has no footpath on a portion, is unable to contend with peak time traffic and addition of hundreds of extra vehicles will lead to more congestion, noise and air quality issues.

RD3/RD3A • Objects to bridge over the only natural amenity (canal) in Naas. • Proposal will result in heavy traffic in Millbridge residential area and the Sallins Road, resulting in further noise and air pollution.

226 Valerie Gallops Avenue Lemoisson • Objects to Gallops Avenue project. Amand • A resident of Craddockstown Court for 12 years and states the traffic is a nightmare. • Area has several schools, shops, a church, GP, and many new estates, and the traffic, noise and pollution is at the maximum level inhabitants can accept. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 227 Elizabeth Urell RD3/RD3A • Expresses concern regarding RD3/RD3A. • Proposed name ‘Millbridge Street’ is a misnomer as a street is defined as ‘’a public thoroughfare…with shops, houses and buildings on one or both sides’’. Proposal is intended to carry significant volumes of traffic and would be a major roadway. • Proposal would result in a ‘’high speed rat run’’, splitting Mill Lane in two and incorporating a flyover across 200-year-old canal and greenway. • Social and environmental impact would be detrimental to area and Naas. Only remaining amenity in town centre will be ruined. Significant danger to pedestrians, elderly and younger residents of Millbridge. • Proposal will intersect with Sallins Road, which is beyond saturation in terms of traffic volume. Irrespective of junction design of intersection, proposal would lead to disastrous congested traffic, particularly at peak hours. • Sizeable portion of traffic will be routed through Monread estate. This route is already loaded beyond anything considered reasonable for residential areas. • New ring road should accommodate traffic from Finlay Park. Purpose of ring roads are to keep traffic from town centres and encourage walking or cycling to town, as per EU guidelines. • Has issue with unexamined assumptions evident in NSTS Submissions Report Section 6.0. This flawed report is used to justify RD3/RD3A. Based on selective traffic modelling without consideration for people or the environment. Disagrees with the NSTS Report’s inference the proposal will solve congestion on Newbridge Road and Main Street, allowing traffic to reach an equilibrium with no negative consequences. • Provides quotes from section 6.0 (pgs 25 and 26) of NSTS Submissions Report which describe significant congestion relief and facilitation of east-west permeability that Millbridge Street will provide. • Taking congestion from Newbridge Road and Main Street across the canal and residential areas to Sallins Road is not a solution. Traffic will have nowhere to go at Sallins Road. No thought given to the canal as an amenity, the integrity of greenway or environs, or local residents. • Provides quote from section 6.0 (pg 27)) of NSTS Submissions Report which describes how Millbridge Street removes traffic from Main Street. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Re-routing traffic across a social amenity and through residential areas cannot be construed as offering benefits. Reference EU guidelines on directing traffic away from residential areas. • Believes the LAP must be revised, traffic modelling must be corrected, and due consideration shown for the environment, the canal as an amenity and its heritage, and the residents and communities.

228 David Muldoon • Residents of Naas fortunate to have the canal amenity available. This amenity has been in place for hundreds of years, against all efforts by planners and councillors. • Canal is significant amenity for Naas and it should be a strategic focus with no further development zoning adjoining the canal permitted. Particularly within the north-west quadrant between the Naas and Corbally branches of the canal. • LAP proposed to zone aforementioned land as a strategic land reserve, implying its future development for residential or industrial uses. Instead these lands should be zoned for amenity purposes, to provide for a major park in medium/long term. No other location could provide such a necessary provision close to housing and accessible. • Both banks of the canal should be restored to allow for cycling and walking.

RD3/RD3A • Strongly objects to RD3/RD3A proposal for the following: • Routing Newbridge Road traffic through a residential area to a busy Sallins Road. • Destroys natural environs, including wildlife sanctuary on canal, and negatively affecting public, residential and natural peace of Canal Banks, Mill Lane, Oldtown Water Gardens, Saint Patricks Well and Millbridge areas. • Overloading of traffic on Sallins Road, forcing more traffic onto Mill Lane junction, routing heavy traffic through residential and greenway areas. Proposal passes seven junctions within 100 metres of each other. Added to number of pedestrian routes and design seems ill-conceived. • Proposal presents conflict with four of seven Core Themes of the LAP (Homes and Communities; Heritage and Culture; Environment and Climate Change; and, Urban Design. • Proposal references traffic simulation data from NSTS. This modelling has not considered M7 junction 9a, Sallins bypass and potential post-Covid traffic changes Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal branded as Millbridge Street but has no street features. ‘Relief road’ will divert traffic through residential areas. Planners have not considered cultural, heritage and environmental value of Oldtown Water Gardens or St Patrick’s Well. • Post-Covid will see changed transport patters due to remote working and local amenities such as canal greenway have become important to the public psyche. • Proposal is misplaced, mistimed and has no strategic merit.

229 Rachel Objects to bridge over the Grand Canal. McDonald 230 Brendan Kenny RD3/RD3A • Proposed bridge would cross one of Naas’ most scenic areas, which should be sensitively developed as a tourist attraction. • No way to minimize the impact on views of a two-lane, pre-cast concrete bridge. • Sallins bypass bridge and Jigginstown bridge give an idea of the proposed solution. • Bridge would create anti-social behaviour, drinking and graffiti. • Proposal would have detrimental impact on views in area of natural beauty and heritage. • Area west of Millbridge Way was originally designated a wildlife reserve. • One of few undeveloped, accessible green areas in central Naas. • Pushing traffic through would destroy area with pollution, noise and littering. • Prposal would push traffic from Millennium Road through an existing residential area. • Route would create multiple junctions with residential streets. • Proposal would see traffic from Millennium Road choose this route, instead of existing routes to Naas, creating an unsafe environment for residents. • Proposal would have severe impact on communities without alleviating Sallins Road traffic from bottleneck of Mill Lane through to the town centre.

231 Liam C Objection to canal bridge as it destroys the natural beauty of canal.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 232 Mark Noonan Gallops Avenue • As a resident of The Gallops, strongly objects to Gallops Avenue proposal • Road was democratically rejected by majority of Councillors and its resubmission flies on the face of local democracy • It is a 30-year-old proposal that is outdated. • The only solution is an orbital route that minimises bottlenecks and improves traffic flows, which was route 6, rejected due to flawed methodologies. • LAP is for the people of Naas, not Kildare Councillors who reside elsewhere. Naas LAP must not overlap other areas and should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Decision on LAP must not go to full Council. • Objects to Gallops Avenue on following grounds: • Stated objective of removing town traffic is oversimplified and outdated. No account for factors such as quality of life and health and safety. Congestion pushed from one point to another. Traffic is still too close to town, running through housing areas and resulting in congestion. • Vehicles in thousands will pass by estates each day as it is closest turn off point for those living in middle/top of town or on Blessington/Kilcullen roads. Will result in traffic chaos at busy junction for Monread/Gallops/Kings Court/Racecourse Gate. It is already very dangerous for pedestrians to cross from estates to Monread and will become impossible with proposal. Unfair to place these levels of traffic on families in this area. • Proper Outer Ring Road is required, such as those in Kilkenny or Tullamore. These roads are far enough from town centres to allow minimum disruption and ease of access, having considered health and safety of residents. • Proposal is a concern for the health and safety of local residents. The volume of traffic, in particular HGVs, will cause real safety and health concerns. Children should be allowed live in an environment where they are not in fear of walking or cycling out estate entrances • Air quality, noise and vibration. Heavy pollution and noise will move to a route that impacts far more people than within the town or Dublin corridor. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Focus for planning should not be on new roads. It would be great to see an outer ring road and far more sustainable and green internal proposals for walking and cycling. Urgent need to promote greener, healthier and safer transport environments. • Will continue to campaign against this proposal. There needs to be a fundamental rethink about the options and objectives.

233 Anthony Rezoning of De Burgh Estate Gallagher • Further rezoning of another tract of the former De Burgh Estate on Sallins Road will result in additional traffic congestion on a road unable to cater for it. • An extension to the primary school, together with two other schools, means this road will be unable to function. • Resulting noise and air pollution will be injurious to public health. • Recent air pollution survey showed levels in excess of permitted, in Naas. • Table 3.5 states lands can accommodate between 89-128 dwellings. Two vehicles per dwelling results in 256 extra vehicles on an already congested road. • Apartments will be adjacent to proposed public wooded area, spoiling the vista from this amenity. • Concerned for safety of pedestrians on road unable to accommodate commercial vehicles.

RD3/RD3A • Objects to proposed bridge over the canal. • It will result in extra traffic on Sallins Road and Millbridge residential area. • Will destroy the amenity value and wildlife sanctuary of the canal area. • Appears the only benefit is to free lands for development as there is already an outer ring road (Millennium Park).

234 Sarah Flynn IRR/Gallops Avenue • IRR rejected and Gallops Avenue an attempt to re-introduce it. Must be deleted from LAP. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Houses planned at Tipper Road are dependant on development of Gallops Avenue. Naas does not need more houses as there is no community infrastructure for extra demand. • Proposal will bring every kind of transport through a picturesque area and cause environmental issues. • Proposal will add more homes to area and add to traffic problems, not help it.

LAP must incorporate Naas only and not overlap into other areas. Should be voted on only by Naas MD Councillors. Local decisions only made by local representatives.

235 Camilla Foley IRR/Gallops Avenue • Strongly objects to Gallops Avenue proposal in LAP. • Proposal rejected democratically by majority of Councillors in recent Part 8. • Its resubmission flies in the face of democracy. • Proposal is 30 years old and significantly outdated. • Logical solution is orbital route that would minimise traffic bottlenecks and improve flow, such as Route 6 which was rejected based on flawed methodologies. • Objects to proposal on following grounds: o Outer ring road required – Large towns like Tullamore and Kilkenny examples of well planned, thought out ring roads. Far enough back from town centre, minimising disruption, ease of access and considered health/safety of residents. o Proposal has objective of taking traffic away from town but is outdated. Quality of life, and community health and safety are not taken into account. Congestion pushed to another point on Blessington Road. Traffic still too close to town, running through housing areas and results in congestion along road. o Volume of traffic – Thousands of vehicles will pass estates each day as road will be closest turn- off point to town for people living in middle/top of town or Blessington/Kilcullen roads. Will result in traffic chaos at already busy junction for Monread/Gallops/Kings Court/Racecourse Gate. Already dangerous for pedestrians crossing from residential estates to access services in Monread and will become impossible. Race days give idea of traffic volumes. Unfair on families’ safety, security, peace and quiet and impact on Paddocks, Woodlands, Sundays Well. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o Health and safety – Safety and health of residents along route should be primary concern, not engineering or costs. Volume of traffic, including HGVs, along proposed route will cause health and safety concerns. Children should be allowed live in environment where they do not fear walking or cycling out of estates. o Air quality, noise & vibration – Heavy pollution and noise will now impact far more people within estates, than within the town or Dublin corridor. o Focus on walking, cycling & sustainability – During Covid, more working from home. Focus should not be on developing roads through estates. Suggests an outer road and more sustainable/green internal proposals for walking and cycling. Urgent need to promote greener, healthier, and safer transport environment. • Will continue to campaign against proposal. A fundamental rethink about the options and objectives to ensure proposal fully thought through for long-term is needed. Crazy an orbital route is not the best option. • LAP for people of Naas, not Councillors who reside elsewhere and have little interest only housing and levies. • LAP must not overlap into other areas and should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Any decision on LAP must not go to full Council.

236 Christine IRR/Gallops Avenue O’Sullivan • Gallops Avenue same as IRR, first mooted 20-years ago and democratically rejected because: o Outdated and no longer suitable o Moving thousands of vehicles, including HGVs, on top of establish residential estates, is bad planning. Across country, Councils implementing 30kph zones in residential areas, KCC proposing to do opposite. o Won’t alleviate traffic concerns, instead creating bottlenecks at Gallops junction, Tipper Road and Sundays Well. No study done on road’s impact on structure of properties or increased noise on vulnerable persons. • Bizarre Council permits planning for residential estates, yet then retrospectively build main road and re- route traffic through. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Two public meetings attended by hundreds and Councillors rejected this road. • KCC spent 450,000 on something locals do not want. • No doubt the community will stop this proposal, even by resorting to the courts. • Route 6 or another outer relief road would not affect over 1000 residences.

237 Claire Meehan Submission includes an attachment, outlined below. Naas and Corbally Canal • Supportive of the concept of barges, houseboats and recreational boating on the Naas canal, as identified in LAP. • Believes allowing barges to moor along the canal would bring colour and life to canal quarter. Mooring of livaboards would also deter anti-social behaviour. • Naas Canal Festival brings interest and footfall to harbour area and such activities can help promote boating and attract users to the canal. • More facilities for boats could help make Naas more attractive for long-term holiday boating stays. • Currently no water facilities, pump outs or bins in harbour area. If in place, boaters more inclined to stay for longer and boost tourism in Naas area. • Sallins-Naas greenway and possible extension to Corbally Harbour should support the restoration of navigation from Naas to Corbally harbour, as outlined in LAP. • Removal of culvert on R445 would allow for barges, kayaks and crafts. Believes an existing low bridge further along the canal also needs to be examined. • Removing bridge and culvert would make Naas a destination for water activities as there are no locks along Corbally canal. Would become a lock free stretch, making kayaking and water activities easy. • Restoring navigation would allow access for walkers and cyclists, removing the need to cross the busy Newbridge Road. • Supports any development of Corbally Canal Greenway. It is an important part of Naas’ industrial heritage, providing a unique experience of a rural setting in an urban area. • Connecting Naas-Sallins greenway to Corbally would attract many visitors. • Naas has opportunity to become a major centre for water-based tourism. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 238 The Paddocks IRR/Gallops Avenue Residents • The Paddocks Residents Association cannot accept inclusion of Gallops Avenue proposal in LAP. Association • Identical route to IRR, which was rejected by majority of Naas MD Councillors. Rejection reflects strong opposition from many residents. • Unacceptable to not accept decision and raise proposal again. • Changing name to Gallops Avenue does not disguise that it is IRR. • Proposed road has been in plans for 30 years and is past its sell by date. • Naas has grown exponentially during intervening years; road is no longer viable. • Moving bottlenecks further from town centre will not improve overall traffic flow or traffic issue sin short/long term. • Possibility of Councillors from beyond Naas being allowed vote on the proposal would be a serious issue as matter affecting Naas should only be decided by Councillors elected by Naas residents. • Strongly objects to Gallops Avenue and requests removal from LAP.

239 John Murray IRR/Gallops Avenue • Objects to inclusion of Gallops Avenue. • IRR democratically rejected via Part 8. • Made numerous submissions and attended meeting objecting to routing of traffic, and HGVs, through estates. Displeased to have to make another submission on same issue. • Insulted KCC not listened to the community, who stated a requirement for an outer relief road. • No mention of outer relief road or Route 6 as an option. • Local community is angry they are not being listened to.

240 Joanna IRR/Gallops Avenue O’Byrne • Concerned about effect of town centre traffic diversion to Gallops Avenue. • Diversion will have a negative impact on local estates, increasing noise and environmental pollution. • Traffic is being re-routed, not alleviated. • Noise pollution negatively impacts home life and should not be ignored. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Plan rejected before. Unjust it is being pushed through without local support.

241 Paula Corbally Link Edgeworth • Supportive of the concept of barges, houseboats and recreational boating on the Naas canal, as identified in LAP. • Believes allowing barges to moor along the canal would bring colour and life to canal quarter. Mooring of liveaboards would also deter anti-social behaviour. • Naas Canal Festival brings interest and footfall to harbour area and such activities can help promote boating and attract users to the canal. • More facilities for boats could help make Naas more attractive for long-term holiday boating stays. • Currently no water facilities, pump outs or bins in harbour area. If in place, boaters more inclined to stay for longer and boost tourism in Naas area. • Sallins-Naas greenway and possible extension to Corbally Harbour should support the restoration of navigation from Naas to Corbally harbour, as outlined in LAP. • Removal of culvert on R445 would allow for barges, kayaks and crafts. Believes an existing low bridge further along the canal also needs to be examined. • Removing bridge and culvert would make Naas a destination for water activities as there are no locks along Corbally canal. Would become a lock free stretch, making kayaking and water activities easy. • Restoring navigation would allow access for walkers and cyclists, removing the need to cross the busy Newbridge Road. • Lovely area for walking and additional amenities would benefit everyone.

242 Ellen Creighton Bridge over canal • Objects to bridge as it will destroy wildlife and cause air pollution in the surrounding area. • Canal is scenic location and bridge would be an eyesore to people who walk it.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 243 Lidon Group Zoning of lands at Newbridge Road Submission on behalf of landowners seeking to have lands outlined in red included for zoning in LAP as ‘Industry and Warehousing’.

Image attached as part of submission.

244 Brian Clohessy IRR/Gallops Avenue • Gallops Avenue proposal based off 30-year-old plan which is out of date. • An outer ring road would be more beneficial for east/north-east Naas, catering for by-passing traffic, linking Blessington and Dublin roads. • Outer ring road would not traverse or cut through residential areas and provides long-term development boundary to north-east of Naas.

245 Lidon Group Zoning of lands at Sallins Road Submission on behalf of landowners seeks to have lands outlined in red (on attached image) included for zoning in LAP as ‘Commercial/Residential – Mixed Use’.

Image attached as part of submission.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 246 Tanya Sweeney Bridge over canal • No to bridge over canal at 2nd lock. • Unhappy with proposed road between Old Caragh Road and Mill Lane/Sallins Road. • Brings more traffic, noise and pollution to the area. • Area is quiet and safe now.

247 Alessandra Removal of culvert on canal Cesari • Submission in relation to section RPO 4.49. • Requests the removal of the culvert on the Old Dublin-Limerick Road and full reopening of the Corbally Line to Corbally Harbour. • Corbally line and National Greenway Programme will generate interest from boaters, cyclists and walkers all year, and increase tourism in north Kildare.

248 Sean O’Connor • Submission relates to pedestrian measure 45. • Resident of cul-de-sac facing green, with children who play on this green. • Opening a pathway to the lakes is a safety and security concern for small children and users of the pathway. • No value in proposal as numerous routes available on outer ring road and hospital road for people to safely walk to amenities. • Concerned about security of house due to proposal. • Proposal was rejected in 2010 and no valid reason to endorse it now. • Strongly opposes proposal on grounds of safety and security.

249 Michael • Supportive of the concept of barges, houseboats, and recreational boating on the Naas canal, as Meehan identified in LAP. • Believes allowing barges to moor along the canal would bring colour and life to canal quarter. Mooring of liveaboards would also deter anti-social behaviour. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Naas Canal Festival brings interest and footfall to harbour area and such activities can help promote boating and attract users to the canal. • More facilities for boats could help make Naas more attractive for long-term holiday boating stays. • Currently no water facilities, pump outs or bins in harbour area. If in place, boaters more inclined to stay for longer and boost tourism in Naas area. • Sallins-Naas greenway and possible extension to Corbally Harbour should support the restoration of navigation from Naas to Corbally harbour, as outlined in LAP. • Removal of culvert on R445 would allow for barges, kayaks and crafts. Believes an existing low bridge further along the canal also needs to be examined. • Removing bridge and culvert would make Naas a destination for water activities as there are no locks along Corbally canal. Would become a lock free stretch, making kayaking and water activities easy. • Restoring navigation would allow access for walkers and cyclists, removing the need to cross the busy Newbridge Road. • Supports any development of Corbally Canal Greenway. It is an important part of Naas’ industrial heritage, providing a unique experience of a rural setting in an urban area. • Connecting Naas-Sallins greenway to Corbally would attract many visitors. • Naas has opportunity to become a major centre for water-based tourism.

250 Liz Melia • Lots of children from NCC and NCNS travel to school by car. • Filter lights at Craddockstown crossroads are vital. • Issue raised approx. six years ago and chased up KCC on this, but nothing has happened. • There will be a bad accident here that needs to be prevented.

251 Thomas Size Objections to the Inner Relief Road: • This road was planned in 1992 when the town was much smaller. • The population of Naas is expected to increase to 30 000 over the next 10 years. A properly thought out plan is needed for this future growth. • The road should start at the ball and go close to Forenaughts away from all the estates. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The proposed 3.5 metre massive wall is bound to attract graffiti and isolate the estates. • How can this be a ring road when various existing houses and future planned residential developments falls outside of this road. • Strongly oppose a very busy road crossing the Tipper Road. • The road will be highway for the big trucks etc going to the quarry and result in pollution for the residents.

252 Lena Lenehan • The Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in 2019. • The 'Gallops Avenue' is an attempt to re-introduce it and must be deleted from the LAP. • Move focus to longer term sustainable/environmental solutions.

253 Joe McWilliams Permeability Proposal, Table 5.1, Measure No. 37 Opposes the proposed new pedestrian link opposite houses 48 and 81 in Carraig Oscair, through the Carraig Oscair open space onto Rathasker Lane for the following reasons: • There is an existing gate in the north western corner of the open space which has been used for many years as an access point from Carraig Oscair and Rathasker Heights. • This gate was closed recently without consultation. The location of the gate / opening is in a superior position to the proposed new link and the new link would cost significantly more than reopening the existing gate. • The new link would mean the removal of mature and historic hedgerow in addition to the loss of Green infrastructure in the area. • The road junction at houses 48 and 81 opposite the proposed new link sees a significant amount of vehicular traffic and is therefore a safety concern.

254 Liz Dempsey • Naas Town has a population of over 21,400 current residents. • It is essential to have a strong framework of social infrastructure that promotes inclusive communities and develop a sense of place and belonging. • This submission sets out how the objectives above could be achieved. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Proposal for a Community Park on the Old Caragh Road. • The land opposite the entrance to Caragh Court is ideal for a Community Park as it has canal frontage, existing pedestrian access via Ploopluck Bridge, is close to the town centre and is already surrounded by residential development. • Would be part of a larger interconnected network of social infrastructure. • If an area of this size and strategic location was developed for the purposes of more housing, it would be a huge opportunity lost. • While conserving the Canal Set Back Green Zone of 30m, the following opportunities for both recreational and cultural activities exists: • Men Shed and Scout’s Den. o The Men’s Shed currently have a temporary residence. The 4th Kildare Scouts Den is too small for the size of the expanding community in Naas. o These organisations could become anchor tenants in the heart of this new park. o Possible that the Men’s Shed would help maintain and enhance the park with the skillsets they have to offer. • Dog Park. o Dog ownership is rising all the time. o No public areas in Naas where a dog can mix with other dogs of lead in safety. o The dog park in Corkagh Park is a shining example. • Biodiversity o Need to protect and enhance a decarbonising area in which there are several Scots Pine trees. o Protect these trees by conserving the Canal Set Back Green Zone of 30m which could also include a dedicated Pollinator Zone which will help to reverse the rapidly declining bee population. • An Amphitheatre o A small open-air venue for entertainment and performances. o Could also be used by local schools and drama societies. o Would be totally unique to the town and would play a key role in cultural exposure. o A hard-standing area for a mobile coffee kiosk/hot food stand etc. could also be included. • Chess boards on stone tables Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o To achieve the social inclusion objective. o Successfully carried out in Weaver Park. • Blue Way along the Canal. o Ideal place for Waterways Ireland to launch their Blue Way along the Grand Canal. o Could facilitate kayaking, paddle boarding and an activity zone, which would attract tourism. • Age Friendly o Kildare has a rapidly increasing 65 and over age cohort. o Could include a Tone Zone which would help promote exercise and wellbeing, like that introduced in Templeville Rd. Templeogue in Dublin. o Good access to a centrally located Community Park such as this would improve older people’s quality of life, their level of activity and would help combat social exclusion and isolation. • Children’s Bike Track o To avoid the necessity to travel in cars to avail of such amenities. o Introduced by Mayo County Council in Castlebar Town. • Green Prescription o Involves a health professional's referral of patients to free, guided community walks near a person’s home. o Based on the idea that physical activity in nature results in positive outcomes for both physical and mental health. o It was developed by the HSE and is funded under the National Taskforce on Obesity as part of Government policy.

255 Frank Butler • A bridge over the Grand Canal will have a very negative impact on the peacefulness, beauty and serenity of the stretch of canal most used by the town's people. • The Sallin's Road is already clogged up with traffic during rush hour and school times. Running a road from Finlay park over the Canal i.e. Millbridge Street, would increase, the amount of traffic accessing the town centre. • We have lots of wildlife in this inner stretch of the canal and on the West side. The construction in the area is impinging on their natural habits. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • We realise from the pandemic how important the preservation of the flora in fauna close to the centre of the town is to the mental health and wellbeing of citizens.

256 Joan O’Dwyer Objection to the proposed development at Mill Lane/Millbridge and the proposed bridge over the canal. • This proposal will increase congestion on an already badly connected Sallins Road. • The canal is an area of natural beauty - a rarity in the centre of a town and an amenity which should be protected and nurtured. • The proposed road bridge would have a negative impact on the area's flora and fauna and wildlife inhabitants. • It would destroy the established wildlife sanctuary on both sides of the canal. • To reroute traffic from Finlay Park to the Canal Greenway would be detrimental to public health and the further development of this greenway. • This area is used by children from several local schools to walk and exercise under the guidance of their PE teachers. It is also used by the elderly population residing in local nursing homes. • The millennium ring road already exists to take traffic away from the town centre and Finlay Park. The new 9a bypass will also help to decrease traffic in the town centre. There are also two existing bridges for cyclists close to the proposed site of the new bridge.

257 Meadbh Object to the proposed RD3/RD3A route on the following grounds: Gallagher • Re-routing heavy Newbridge Road traffic via Finlay Park over the Canal to Mill Lane to Sallins Road and vice-versa through a residential and proposed greenway area. • The traffic issues will be increased on Sallins Road when forcing more traffic onto the road at the Mill Lane junction. • The route passes 7 junctions within 100 meters of each other and several pedestrian routes. • The natural environs (including an indicated Wildlife Sanctuary) will be destroyed. • The routes present a “Serious Conflict” with 4 of the 7 Core Themes & “Vision” as set-out in the Draft Naas Local Area Plan. These are: 1). Homes and Communities, 2). Heritage and Culture, 3). Environment and Climate Change and 4). Urban Design. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The proposed RD3/RD3A route has reference to “traffic simulation data” which supports the diversion of traffic. o The new M7 junction (J9a), the new Sallins bypass & potential traffic changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic was not adequately considered.

• The “RD3/RD3A” route is being branded “Millbridge Street” but will have no “street” features. • The soon to be public “Oldtown Water Gardens” and the adjacent St Patricks Well were not considered, both to provide future cultural, heritage and environmental value and uniqueness to Naas Town. • Post Covid-19 times will substantially change transport patterns and local amenity priorities such as the Canal Greenway have become more important in the public’s psyche.

258 Hollywood Submission on behalf of the owner of a portion of the lands covered by CRA2. Projects Ltd • Excited by the Castle Quarter vision.

St. David’s Castle • Agree with the recognition of St. David’s Castle as a major focal point and the opportunity the castle represents in delivering a unique amenity for Naas. • Our team is currently making plans to revive and ultimately restore the castle, in consultation with the local authority. • Hope to discuss the potential future use of the castle to prevent further deterioration of the national monument.

Lands Adjoining the Castle • Acknowledge the potential for high-quality residential development to the south of the castle. • Welcome the amendments to the previous framework design (page 129). • Prefer the approach of using the adjoining Corban’s Lane Shopping Centre for parking. • Optimistic that on-site parking, combined with the sensitive and appropriate insertion of openings in the wall along Church Lane will encourage the use of pedestrian and cycle routes. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. A New Urban Form • Agree with the statement that the lands around the castle have the potential to accommodate a new urban form. • Also envisaged a mix of residential and commercial uses. • Regard the lands to the north and east as having development potential, enhancing the character of the Castle Quarter by utilizing framed views.

Conclusion • Encouraged by what we see in this LAP. • Endorse the approach regarding the potential and the importance of St. David’s castle and environs. • Hope to discuss ideas with the local council and stakeholders soon, through a productive planning consultation process.

259 Louise Request to remove the "Naas Inner Relief Road", rehashed as "The Gallops Avenue", from the LAP. Donnelly • The route was democratically defeated in June 2019. • This democratic decision must be upheld. • "The Gallops Avenue" will move thousands of vehicles, including Heavy Goods Vehicles, from the direct route to town (Dublin Road) through quiet, mature residential estates. • Page 62 of the Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027 claims that The Gallops Avenue will relieve “congestion on Main Street and the Dublin Road.” This is not true. o The proposed route is halfway up the Dublin Road, therefore at least half of the route will still be congested. o Any traffic travelling to and from the Dublin Road / Main Street will not be attracted by a longer route through "The Gallops Avenue". This will have no effect on Main Street or town centre congestion. • In the "Naas / Sallins Transport Strategy Stakeholder & Public Consultation No. 2 Submissions Report" KCC repeatedly states that "A bypass of the town would be beneficial if most of the traffic through the town was “through traffic”. However, this is not the case in Naas. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • A considerable portion of this route traverses by Naas Racecourse which must be preserved as the “Green Lung” portion of the Town. • A Greenway through Naas Racecourse along the "The Gallops Avenue" route instead of a major road, would serve as a safe passage to connect the residents of Naas North with schools, shops and leisure. A Greenway here would be the first and only way to safely travel into town on foot or by bicycle. • KCC continue to back 30-year-old proposals which prioritises private cars above all else. • Request the new Kildare County Development Plan to include the following objectives: o Emphasis on a greener, cleaner town. More incentives to walk or cycle into and around town and the infrastructure to do so. o To provide an outer ring road for the eastern/north-eastern side of Naas, to cater for by-passing traffic, i.e.: linking the Blessington Road to the N7. This outer ring road must be routed so as not to traverse or cut through existing residential areas and should provide a long-term development boundary to the east/north-east of the town of Naas. Provision of such a road would support an HGV ban in the town and its residential areas which would be a huge boost to the town and residents.

260 Castlekeel Ltd. Declan Brassil and Company Limited have provided an attached submission on behalf of Castlekeel Ltd., in relation to the zoning of an infill development site of 4.5ha south of Fishery Lane, Naas. • The subject site is located east of Naas Racecourse, south of Naas Industrial Estate and south-west of Maudlins Industrial Estate. It contains a disused building previously associated with Naas GAA, prior to relocation. • The north-east of Naas has not had recent residential development, instead such development is concentrated to the south, south-east and west. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The site is subject to two zoning objectives in the LAP: o Western portion (approx. 3.2ha) is zoned Objective Q. o Eastern portion (approx. 1.3ha) is zoned Objective E.

The submission proposes the following amendment: • Proposed Amendment 1 – The rezoning of c.4.45 from Objective Q ‘Office, Enterprise and Employment’ and Objective E ‘Community and Education’ to Objective C ‘New Residential’, as identified by the adjacent image.

A second, alternative, amendment is suggested if Amendment 1 is rejected: • Proposed Alternative Amendment – The rezoning of approx. 1.30ha from Objective E ‘Community and Education’ to Objective Q ‘Office, Enterprise and Employment’, as identified by the adjacent image.

Planning Rationale and Justification for the Proposed Amendments The submission outlines the rationale for the proposed amendments having regard to national, regional, and local planning policy.

The NPF and the Eastern and Midland’s RSES prioritise appropriate development in the right locations to facilitate sustainable, orderly growth. Better integration of land uses is central to the NPF and the proposed rezoning would align the LAP with the objectives of the NPF and RSES, which prioritise urban and underutilised infill sites as facilitating compact growth, for the following reasons: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Objective E zoning reflects the historic, obsolete use of the site by Naas GAA, who have relocated to a purpose-built facility on the Sallins Road in 2004. The SIA that informs the LAP establishes the following: o Childcare – Limited spare childcare capacity in Naas. LAP notes childcare facilities are provided in new residential developments, with future developments required to meet requirements on a pro- rata basis with a minimum of 20 spaces per 75 units. o Primary School Education - Primary and secondary schools in Naas are at capacity. A replacement primary school is under construction with an additional primary school at site acquisition stage. An additional secondary school is to be completed in 2021, helping to alleviate issues. The LAP provides for three locations for an additional secondary school in the south and west of Naas. o Medical Facilities – Naas has adequate facilities to service existing and future populations, in excess of 0.25 physicians per 1,000 population as per GMENAC. o Sports and Recreation Facilities – Naas has a wide and extensive variety of sporting/recreation facilities and is adequately served by outdoor sports/recreation facilities (1.78 ha/1,000 persons). An additional 6.8ha is required to maintain the guideline standard with the LAP’s additional population growth. o Social and Community Infrastructure – Naas is adequately served by community services for current and future populations. • The written statement, with regard to the SIA findings, has identified locations where the additional social infrastructure is required. Therefore, the subject site is not required for educational or community infrastructure, based on the results of the SIA undertaken to inform the LAP and having regard to the significant additional E zoned landbanks already identified and provided to facilitate the additional or expanded existing services.

• The site represents underutilised and serviced infill lands, easily accessible to educational/medical/sporting/recreational/community infrastructure, employment areas and public transport: o Bus stops located 400m from the site and served by routes 125 and 126. Sallins Train Station is a 10-minute cycle. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o Naas and Maudlins Industrial Estates immediately nort/north-west and Globe Retail Park approx. 500m north. o Monread Community Centre c.450m west and Men’s Shed located 1km south-west. Monread Park, which accommodates playground and football club adjoining Leisure Centre, is 450m west. o Medical and dental facilities located approx. 1km south-west.

• The site is serviced, or adjoins drainage infrastructure, water supply and other utilities. Road formation, kerbs, water and sewer connections, and groundworks were completed on the site prior to the lands being dezoned. LAP notes there is sufficient water supply and foul water drainage networks to facilitate growth in Naas. Site has a flat topography and existing vehicular access onto Fishery Lane and pedestrian facilities. In this regard, the site is a Tier 1 serviced site, in accordance with NPF. • The site is not constrained by protected structures, archaeology, power lines, sensitive habitats, protected views, or flood zones. • Development of the site for residential or employment uses would result in the efficient and sustainable use of underutilised Tier 1 serviced land, consolidating development within an existing footprint proximate to social and transport infrastructure. This approach is consistent with the overriding national and regional policy objectives.

• Planning history has established that residential development on the site is acceptable in principle. Two applications refused in 2008 and 2009 for a mixed-use commercial and residential development. The commercial element in the northern portion of the site was refused based on the extent of comparison retail contravening the zoning objective (Ref. 07/500153). The residential element was refused due to insufficient capacity at Osberstown WWTP and sub-standard design/layout (Ref. 07/500175). The principle of residential development on the subject site was considered acceptable. LAP notes there is now sufficient capacity as the Osberstown WWTP.

• Appropriate residential development of the site would consolidate the residential area of the north-east quadrant, currently demarcated by employment/industrial areas to the north. Extensive Q zoning is provided throughout LAP lands, particularly in the north-west quadrant which has been developed as an employment arc and consolidation of employment in this area is critical to delivery of additional bus Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. services in this area. While Q zoning provides less intense industry than currently exists in industrial estates, residential development would provide a more appropriate transition and buffer from the heavy industrial uses to the north/north-east of the site and the high amenity/sensitivity of Naas racecourse, identified as a regional tourism and amenity asset. Notes Castlekeel completed the Racecourse Gate development and it would complement residential development on the subject site. • The LAP identifies site C(16) as capable of accommodating 220-252 no. units and a density of 35-40 units/ha. The LAP states development of these lands is dependent on the delivery of Gallops Avenue in advance/in tandem with residential development (URD 1.14). LAP recognises long-term timeframe for Gallops Avenue and anticipates delivery of C(16) towards the end of plan period. Notes Gallops Avenue’s similarity to rejected IRR proposal. Therefore, no guarantee of delivery of these residential units within the lifetime of LAP. In contrast, the subject site is not constrained by delivery of services or infrastructure and is readily available to deliver residential units to achieve the core strategy and housing allocation of Naas within the lifetime of the LAP.

261 Jim O’Sullivan • Submission 1: Referring to Pedestrian Measures 21 and 38, requests the positioning and design is complementary to the canal vista and the structures do not provide shelter for anti-social activity. • Submission 2: Referring to Public Transport Measure 2 (PT2), requests the positioning and design is complementary to the canal vista and the structures do not provide shelter for anti-social activity. • Submission 3: In reference to MTO 3.4 and RD3/RD3A, submission feels a bridge over the canal is obtrusive and damaging to the canal vista. Any crossing should be by ‘subway’. • Submission 4: Welcomes objective MTO 3.8 to examine feasibility of realigning R445 at canal crossing by Jigginstown so as not to hinder future passage of boats. • Submission 5: Refers to page 146 of LAP where potential to establish long-stay moorings is discussed. Submits that such facilities are only provided for when provisions made for the sustainable management of water, sewage, and waste utilities. • Submission 6: Commends the provision of a public park (Canal Bank) discussed on page 149 of the LAP, as it enhances the attractiveness of the town centre into the future.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 262 Lorraine • Agrees that modal shift from car to active transport is essential and should inform LAP. Benson • Welcomes proposal to extend Gallops Rd with pedestrian/cycling route linking racecourse to Tipper Road. Will contribute to better traffic distribution and new cycling routes. • Suggests all new routes have pedestrian crossings and 30-40km speed limits. • Welcomes Dublin Rd cycle track linking Monread to town and should be brought forward (Cycle Infrastructure Measures 4 & 5).

Chapter 7 • Chapter 7 Green Infrastructure aim is welcomed. Designation of green infrastructure and inclusion in maps is an acknowledgement of their importance. Objective 7.4.1.1 is excellent and brings an amenity of scale on either side of canal. • Although ambitious, Chapter 7 fails to state the predominance of cars must be removed. This is a stated climate objective in other towns (Portlaoise). Measures taken to remove car dominance should be specified (pedestrianisation, speed limits, bus stops). Pedestrian measures in Map 5.1 are inadequate and do not reflect Chapter 5 ambitions. • Reference to retrofitting in 7.5.2.3 is meaningless. Dependence on private sector, homeowners and role of Sustainable Energy Communities should be highlighted and measures identified to accelerate uptake. • Focus on public realm is welcome, particularly Main Street proposals, including looped one-way system creating space for cyclists/pedestrians. Has been implemented well in Kilkenny. Suggests examining enlarging Poplar Square to link with Sallins Road, would transform town.

Chapter 9 • Change in water supply from Poulaphuca/Ballymore Eustace to alternative source not explained and should be addressed and described in 9.2. • 9.6 should state whether current position on refuse collection will continue or whether re-municipalisation of service is considered. Provision should be made for pick-up of old furniture/electrical items by KCC to avoid illegal dumping in countryside and watercourses.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 263 Ruth and John Submission contains attachment outlining the following: Moloney • Residents of Naas for 46 years and welcome the LAP. • Enhanced walking routes would be an asset but require adequate signage and separate lanes for cyclists and pedestrians. • Greenway from Corbally to Naas Harbour and canal stretch to Sallins shows great vision. Provides safe walkways along this canal section. • The canal’s diversity of wildlife provides opportunities to boaters. Opportunities will only be a success if consideration given to the width and air-draft required to navigate the waterways. • Removal of culvert bridge at R445, being replaced by bridge suitable for boats, would open navigation to Corbally. It would bring new life and tourism to Kildare. • As boaters, would like to see the following: o Adequate water supply for boaters. o Pump out facilities for waste. o Rubbish disposal facilities. • Mooring facilities.

264 Inland IWAI welcomes the activities on and beside the canal as the centre for recreation/tourism in the NWQ, outlined Waterways in the LAP. Submission provides an attachment outlining the following: Association of • IWAI supports KCC’s vision of: Ireland (IWAI o A canal quarter with amenities for boaters, cyclists, anglers and walkers. Kildare Branch) o Examining realignment of R445 canal crossing to be of sufficient height/width to not hider passage of boats. o Extension of greenway from Sallins to Corbally. o Greenway would bring connectivity between Naas and other areas, increasing tourism and linking in to Dublin-Galway national greenway. • IWAI have supported the use of Naas Harbour for many years. Harbour is a splendid amenity which has everything except boats. There is significant potential in opening portions of Naas and Corbally line for residential moorings. Attraction of on-water living evidenced by moorings in Sallins and vicinity of Leinster Mills. The latter area is isolated and so manu boaters reluctant to remain there. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Accessing Naas Harbourwould bring vibrancy to it and would complement revitalisation proposals for the harbour area. • Using portions of Corbally Line for residential purposes will also revitalise this area, which has for too long been isolated. • Naas and Corbally branches are underutilised but could become a first-class tourism and recreation destination. • Naas would be attractive to boaters if boating amenities existed. Interest in Naas but hard stretch to traverse. • More distance to travel beyond Naas to Corbally would make this part of the canal an attractive area. • Opening the Corbally Branch would enable waterway users, such as kayakers, a longer journey without having to get out of the water to go around the locks. Would become a must-visit for kayakers. • Very few places with the infrastructure of Naas. • IWAI would welcome opportunity to review the next stage of the LAP. In particular, would like to discuss proposals for mooring, facilities and the realignment of the R445 for boats. • Development should take account of the needs of all craft sizes. Any planned infrastructure should not interfere with passage of vessels. Bridges should be of adequate dimensions to pass largest boats and quay walls should not be obstructed. Turning circle at the junctions should not be compromised. • Assures Council of continued commitment to Naas Canal Festival and looks forward to encouraging more touring boats to make the trip to Corbally Harbour.

265 Gerard Burns Gallops Avenue • Gallops Avenue proposal is the renaming of the IRR which was rejected by Naas MD Councillors. • Objects to the proposal as it will not solve traffic congestion in the town. It will transfer it to the east of Dublin Road and through quiet residential areas (The Gallops and Kingscourt), negatively impacting others (Kingsfurze, Woodlands, Paddocks, Elmwood). • Particularly concerned of the impact the road will have on the KARE Service Centre, which is located close to the road’s junction with Blessington Road. KARE caters for adults with special needs and enjoys relative seclusion. This would be changed by the proposal, bringing air/noise pollution and heavy traffic. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal would take away a portion of green space and car parking belonging to the KARE Centre, with the road too close to the premises. Impossible to place this road here without encroaching on KARE premises. Has been driving to the centre daily and cannot fathom how such a project can be squeezed into limited space between AIB, KARE, DEM Machines and Elmwood. • There are numerous HGVs that use Blessington Road to access the N7. Directing these vehicles along Gallops Avenue, with the noise, dust and air pollution generated is unbelievable. It is an inappropriate junction to bring traffic to and from and is not fit for purpose. • IRR was democratically rejected, and the vote needs to be respected and upheld. It would be undemocratic to include proposal in any development plans. • The LAP must incorporate Naas only and not overlap into other areas. It should be voted on by Naas MD Councillors only. Any decision should not go to full council. • Proposal would not relieve congestion and would transfer it further to the east of Dublin Road, ‘gumming up’ proposed new junctions at the Tipper, Blessington, and Dublin roads. Ballycane Road junction and Sundays Well entrance will be impacted by traffic. • Vital Naas Racecourse is preserved as a Green Lung for Naas. It would be a shame to lose this amenity to noise and air pollution. Residents of local housing estates should not lose the peace they have enjoyed for years. • Suggests a need for Outer Ring Road that takes traffic outside of the town east of Naas. This should cater for bypassing traffic and provide a link between the Blessington and Dublin roads. Important that such a route does not traverse/cut-through existing residential areas.

Permeability Measure 66 • Pedestrian link 66 would mean a pedestrian path on green between house numbers 1 and 109. A pedestrian walkway between Kingsfurze and Woodlands already exists. Cycling Measure 25 • Item 25 proposes a minor greenway at the same location as Pedestrian link 66. It would pose a safety risk to pedestrians using paths as cyclists coming from the greenway must cross or cycle on paths. A pedestrian/cycle link already exists between houses 49 and 50.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 266 Mary Taaffe Gallops Avenue • Gallops Avenue is defunct IRR by another name. Naas MD Councillors opposed this road and it was rejected. • An outer relief road is needed to solve congestion, make movement easier and take traffic away from residential areas. • Proposal will not solve congestion, but shift it to junctions at Blessington, Tipper and Dublin Roads. Adding more traffic to these junctions will make them more unsafe. • Outer orbital road would open more areas for development of housing. Take traffic away from residential areas. • Proposal would increase congestion, noise and air pollution. • IRR needs to be removed from LAP and replaced with outer orbital route. • Strongly objects to reintroduction of this 30-year-old proposal. Does not suit the needs of Naas now or in the long term.

267 Patrick Murphy An attachment is provided with this submission, stating the following: • Welcomes commitment of KCC to harness energy of stakeholders for optimising collaboration on the development and implementation of the LAP. • Wishes to comment on the future development of lands zoned ‘B’, adjacent to the residential estates of Caragh Court, Jigginstown and Arconagh. Submission provides images to indicate these lands, seen below. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

• Refers to Table 11.2, where it is stated that designation ‘Y’ provides for land uses designated under each zoning objective as permitted in principle, subject to compliance with those objectives. • Refers to Table 11.3 which indicates Parks and Playgrounds are permitted in principle in zone ‘B’. • Believes the development of the subject site as a park is consistent with the LAP and supports development of green infrastructure in the area. • Proposes development of this area as a park, based on observations over the years, having witnessed Naas’ growth and the growth in residences, increased economic activity and community facilities. Adjacent sports complex serves younger community and develops the area’s social fabric. However, there remains a need for recreational facilities for those not seeking sports activities. There is a need for a managed green amenity in the area and its location adjacent to the waterway is an additional asset. • Recognises requirement for sustainable housing. Notes that proposing amenity land use is not counter to provision of housing but is consistent with objectives of Kildare LECP 2016-2021. • Asks for consideration of proposal to develop the area as a park, consistent with provision of the LAP and its core strategy for Environment and Heritage Protection, and future development priorities.

268 Majella Compliments the LAP and appreciates work undertaken by KCC planning Department. Looks forward to works O’Keeffe planned for Naas. There will be challenges but the rewards will benefit for many years. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Public Realm • LAP provides an opportunity to redefine public realm of Naas. • A template set of designs for all seating/bollards/bins/signage should be considered. • Promotion of public amenities offers opportunity to introduce a public realm strategy that can guide future projects, outdoor eating areas and create a sense of structure/order/balance for Naas. • Loves the Poplar Square seating area and proposed new street furniture. Calls for similar at Market Square, Fairgreen and Harbour, with communal areas and seating.

Traffic & Movement • Naas has become congested and car orientated. Banning of HGVs should be adhered to. • To develop a safe, accessible walking/cycling programme the Dublin Road Hub and Naas Masterplan must proceed. • Blessington Road traffic is heavy from 6.30am to 4.50pm. Concerned that when new shopping centre and library open 750 vehicles will use carpark and will emerge onto Blessington Road, causing back-logs of traffic.

IRR/Gallops Avenue • Believes Gallops Avenue proposal is important for future development of Naas. • KCC handled its implementation wrong two years ago. It became a political prop for Councillors. • Most of the town wants this relief road, but there was no support or collaboration from KCC. • Proposed road designed before surrounding estates were built and was never hidden from any future developments. • Only a small number of houses back onto/face this road compared to the total number it will benefit in Naas. • Welcomes the reduction in width and other changes made to the road. It will be a safe place for people to walk and cycle, with reduced speed traffic. • Gallops Avenue is needed to keep traffic flowing.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Transport & Environment • Believes in the promotion of cycle lanes, parks and walking areas. • Greater permeability needed for cyclists between housing estates. • Children should have safe cycle lane access to all schools.

Bus Interchanges/Stations • Volume of buses passing through town creates noise, pollution, congestion and danger. • Market Square and Canal Quarter not suitable for bus terminal. Suggests situation outside town’s perimeter. • Adequate room for bus drop-off area for all schools along road between the Kilcullen and Ballymore Eustace roundabouts. • Suggests terminal on Millennium Road near Kerry Foods which could be a pick-up point for all buses through town. Accessible, electric buses could loop around the town picking up passengers every 10 minutes, like Dublin Bus Connects service. It would also service Sallins railway station. • Sallins Rail feeder bus is inaccessible to wheelchair and buggy users.

Market Square • Disagrees with bus interchange on Market Square or Harbour area. • Market Square should be reinstated as a market square. • The nine taxi spaces should be relocated. • Suggests KCC acquire the Potato Market, which is an ideal place for seating, festivals and markets.

Canal & Harbour Quarter • The future development of the Canal and Harbour Quarters will benefit the town through tourism and give residents a recreation hub.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Lakes, Fairgreen & Famine Graveyard • Agrees the Lakes, Fairgreen & Famine Graveyard need rejuvenation, and lucky to have such spaces. However, there is no formal garden in this area. • Suggests extra seating, planting and promotion of the Famine Graveyard as a historic attraction. • Pleased the Old Railway walk, and Jigginstown Park will be enhanced. Suggests more football pitches are required and appreciates the planned park for the area.

Industry & Retail • Concerned, as a retailer, there are insufficient industrial zoned units in the town. Naas and Athlone are two rare towns in Ireland where more people work and live in their town, as opposed to commuting to other areas. • Suggests a need for zoned industrial land and co-op units for start-ups, to keep locals working nearby. • Suggests a need for more buildings similar to the Merit Building, offering ‘rent-a-desk’ for a day or more. • Shift to stay at home workers, means large office blocks not required as much, instead working hubs with creche facilities is the future. • Outdoor eating will be the future for many businesses. KCC must ensure furniture used embraces public realm template. • Naas is a historic town, care needed to ensure street furniture keeps with the historic image.

Residential & Future Planning • Pleased with emphasis on infill planning and welcomes over-the-shop living.

Childcare & Creches • Concerned big housing developers have not completed their full planning obligations. None of them have completed or started the creches part of their permissions. • Only a small number of vacancies in creches last week. This must be addressed. • Cannot have a future situation where there are jobs, housing, good roads, but no places for minding children. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Mixed Housing & Senior Aged Step-Down Housing • Need for ‘’down-sized’’ properties in Naas. • Suggests a block of two-bedroom apartments at the start of each new housing estate, specially designed for older people. • New estates should have a small number of special needs housing. • Allows disabled and older people to mix inclusively.

Vision for Naas and the Future Hopes wishes and concerns will be listened to and that Naas will grow with a sense of pride, caring and peace. One that is inclusive, thriving and recognises value of economic prosperity and enhanced community amenities, while preserving the past heritage in order to create an identity and vision for the future.

269 Rebecca Bridge over Canal Francis • Canal enjoyed by many as an escape. • Building a bridge would be an eyesore to this scenic route. • Would destroy wildlife and create air pollution for residents and pedestrians.

270 John Walsh Gallops Avenue An attachment is provided with this submission, stating the following: • Gallops Avenue proposal is the same IRR that was already rejected by Naas town Councillors. • Proposal represents a plan drawn up over 20 years ago and is out of date. • Proposal is short sighted and does not represent good planning. • Proposal does not adequately provide for volumes of additional; traffic created by new housing developments. It will only push congestion from one part to another. • An outer relief road taking traffic outside of town is the only viable option. • Proposal pushes HGVs alongside densely populated housing estates and poses a health and safety risk to children. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Negligent of KCC to allow proposal that does not relieve traffic and is a waste of funding. • It is an affront to elected members to present and already defeated proposal.

271 Jim Gallagher De Burgh Objection • Objects to rezoning of 2.56 hectares of De Burgh Estate, due to over-populating the area, noise/air pollution from extra traffic on Sallin Road, and damage to ecological and natural beauty of the area. • Area should maintain the unique ecology, either publicly or privately. • Travesty to build on every piece of natural land and destroy local wildlife within Naas. • Implications are Naas become entirely urban with no local scenic trails or views.

272 Donal Higgins Gallops Avenue • Objects to Gallops Avenue. • Proposal is a reworking of the IRR that was rejected by Council after a public campaign. • Cynical to rebrand the road and hope it passes. • An orbital road needs to be developed near the junction of the N7. • Proposal will lead to bottlenecks at proposed Dublin/Blessington junctions. • Proposal is outdated and should be replaced with ring road.

273 Colm Reid Gallops Avenue • Gallops Avenue proposal is previously rejected IRR renamed. • Proposal will have negative effect on quality of life, bringing noise/air pollution and traffic problems to Tipper Road. • IRR democratically rejected and Gallops Avenue an attempt to reintroduce it. Must be deleted from LAP. • The area has established residential estates. • Local community clearly states a requirement for an outer relief road, Route 6.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 274 James Finn Objects to Gallops Avenue proposal for the following reasons: • LAP must incorporate Naas area only and not overlap into other areas. LAP should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Any decision on LAP must not go to full Council. • IRR democratically rejected. Gallops Avenue an attempt to reintroduce it and must be deleted from LAP. • Outer orbital route is required (route 6 or other).

275 Fergal Gordon Gallops Avenue Objects to proposed IRR for the following reasons: • Proposal joins the Blessington Road too close to town, 0.7km from Dublin Road and town centre. • Proposal joins Dublin Road 1.5km from town centre. It makes more sense to take traffic from this radius from the town centre, delivering it to Blessington Road at a similar distance from town centre. • Proposed route is about 1.5km, yet only takes traffic 0.7km away from town at Blessington Road, which is a poor return. • Long traffic tailbacks turning right from Blessington to Ballycane Road, exceeding the lane length and blocking traffic towards Blessington. This would be exacerbated. • Main road through residential areas divides town between those inside and those outside. • Proposal will discourage residents and school children from ‘wrong side of road’ from walking to school. • Will encourage more car journeys ferrying children to school.

276 Mary Gordon Gallops Avenue Objects to proposed IRR for the following reasons: • Proposal joins the Blessington Road too close to town, 0.7km from Dublin Road and town centre. • Proposal joins Dublin Road 1.5km from town centre. It makes more sense to take traffic from this radius from the town centre, delivering it to Blessington Road at a similar distance from town centre. • Proposed route is about 1.5km, yet only takes traffic 0.7km away from town at Blessington Road, which is a poor return. • Long traffic tailbacks turning right from Blessington to Ballycane Road, exceeding the lane length and blocking traffic towards Blessington. This would be exacerbated. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Main road through residential areas divides town between those inside and those outside. • Proposal will discourage residents and school children from ‘wrong side of road’ from walking to school. • Will encourage more car journeys ferrying children to school.

277 James Byrne Permeability Measures 63 & 64 • Objects to proposed access points 63 & 64 into Jigginstown Green. • Measure 63 will put an entrance/exit from a community green where children play on to a busy R445. This is absurd and questionable as there already exists access from the canal. • Measure 64 from Caragh Rd bridge would have to be ramped and take over a large area used as a biodiversity community garden. • Time and effort put into green, with trees and vegetable planting, and is a haven for wildlife. • The construction of another opening is an unnecessary waste of public finance as there already exists access to the canal from R490. • Proposals would add to the footfall through our small estate and create security problems for property/residents. • Would increase problems endured at moment, such as drinking under the bridge that spills out to the community green. • Will lead to anti-social behaviour, graffiti, littering and unpleasant conduct.

278 Donal Bergin Permeability Measure 51 • Objects to proposed access point 45. • 85 houses in Craddockstown Way and 45 in Craddockstown Rise, with young children in most. Children can play freely and safely in two green areas in the Rise and two in the Way. A large fence between a green in Craddockstown Way and the lakes prevents children accessing the lakes and open water. • Proposed opening creates the danger of children accessing open waters of the lakes and getting into difficulties. • There is a steep fall of ground from Craddockstown Way to lakes. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • In 2010 a similar pathway was withdrawn following consultation with Council officials and Resident’s Association. Council agreed such a proposal could have unforeseen consequences and jeopardise children’s health and safety. • Currently three access points into Craddockstown Park Estate: Vehicular and pedestrian entrance to the Way; vehicular and pedestrian entrance to the Rise; and pedestrian entrance to the Way. These access points provide ample permeability. • Pedestrians can walk from the Ring Road through the Way to the hospital and from the Way to the Ring Road and in the Ballymore Road. • The proposal would save people perhaps three minutes, which is a small price to pay compared to possibility of endangering health and safety of children. • Asks KCC to withdraw the proposal.

279 John Kelly Permeability Measure 37 • Refers to Map 5.1 which shows pedestrian link 37. • Requests that prior to Link 37 being considered, the section of Rathasker Road along ‘green area’ needs to be pedestrianised. • In the absence of pedestrianised road/lane, there must be calming measures on the road and where link 37 meets the road, allowing children transition from safety of green to the road. • Regarding link 37 positioning, a superior access point would be via gate at northern corner of green area (opposite former Mens Shed building), for the following reasons: • Suggested access point to Rathasker Road commonly used for over 20 years • Presumes link 37 will have pathway running to T junction near Nos. 48 and 81. People using the link will be forced to cross the road to get to path. If suggested access is used its path could run along northern boundary of green area and link to a pavement without crossing any roads. • Link 37 will split the green area into two smaller areas, restricting sports and recreational activities. Alternative access would result in fewer compromises of the green. • Green area at proposed access is a metre higher than road surface level on Rathasker road. Therefore, any path between Rathasker Road and road in Carraig Oscair would be in the form of a trough or valley, with need for substantial sloping on sides of path. The alternative access has no ground level differential Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. on either side and the green slopes down to the gate, meaning it is already set up to allow pedestrian/bike access. • Link 37 presents pedestrians from green to Rathasker Road with blind spot on their right-hand side as the road curves out of sight. • Map 5.1 shows no details of Whitethorn estate being built. When this is considered it is apparent positioning of Link 37 will result in ‘crossroads situation’ with a walkway from Whitethorn estate meeting Rathasker Road and facing onto link 37. • Submission provides attached image to showcase this latter point.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 280 Aoife Thornbrook O’Donoghue • Objects to proposed throughway for Thornbrook. • Concerned for mother living alone due to the increased footfall both day and night, and risk of anti-social behaviour. • Children who play on green area would be put at risk due to increased numbers using proposed route. • Already incidences of people using entrance as parking places and proposal makes this more attractive. • Thornbrook is a quiet estate where owners pay high property taxes and pay for the green to be maintained. • Would be extremely concerned about risks associated with proposal.

281 Naas GAA Naas GAA provide an attachment with their submission, outlining the following: • KCC must ensure additional open space and amenity land is reserved for the benefit of sports clubs. • Naas GAA is the largest sports and community organisation in Naas, with over 2,500 members. Existing facilities are not sufficient to meet member’s needs or cater for growth in membership. LAP envisages a population growth of 35% by 2027. Naas GAA has three playing pitches for 2,500 members, commonly shared between adult and juvenile teams. This is not ideal for competition preparation. • Naas GAA is also a community organisation run by volunteers without the capacity for sourcing/acquiring additional lands for pitches. Naas GAA supports and provides facilities for charities and disabled groups, actively promote the Irish language and introduce community initiatives. • Naas GAA have lobbied KCC and local representatives for additional facilities. Have asked private organisations/individuals for use of land on a permanent basis but have been unsuccessful. Naas GAA provides immeasurable benefits for the community, including young people. Sporting organisations an essential part of the social fabric and must be supported by KCC in every way. • Section 3.6 of the LAP states there will be “insufficient sports and recreation facilities to cater for the town’s growing population”. • Objective HCO4.5 states KCC will “Facilitate sports and community groups in the acquisition and / or use of lands for sports and recreational facilities”. • In terms of future rezoning, requests that KCC identify and reserve sufficient amount of open space and amenity lands for use by sporting organisations to meet growing population. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Naas GAA regularly fundraise to cover costs and are not in a position to acquire lands. • Welcomes KCC’s recognition that provision of open space has not kept pace with population increase or meet needs of sports clubs. • Having conducted a survey of the club, Naas GAA require an additional six full-size GAA pitches to cater for growing membership. The size of one pitch, including side lines and retaining nets is approx. five acres.

282 David Martin Submission provides an attached document outlining comments and observations on the LAP Core Themes and Vision: • An introduction and approach to the submission is first outlined, indicating the author moved to Naas in 1977 during a period that has seen Naas grow from approximately 6,000 to 21,000. Suggests that the pace of change already experienced will see Naas grow to a town of 40,000. • Praises planners for many achievements, despite limited budgets and resources. Expects a high level of synergy between CDP and LAP. • Regarding the Draft LAP, suggests it is long and clumsy on language. The final version should be proofread and approved by NALA. LAP fails in clarity and having measurable outcomes. The Vision falls short and should be inspiring and place Naas as ‘best in class’ for at least one of the seven core themes.

Vision • LAP does not deliver on the mission and vision statement. There is little sense of long-term thinking. LAP feels like more of the same, with a little more emphasis on climate and operating within national framework policy/plans. • Appreciates naming document Area Plan and not Naas Town Plan. • To include Sallins because of rail links is not sufficient and LAP must address Sallins inclusion as a whole, as well as Johnstown and Kill, especially if addressing ‘’beyond’’ 2027. Their inclusion/exclusion has implications for six of the seven Core Themes.

Town Centre Regeneration • Successful towns like Kilkenny, Westport and Clonakilty have strong town planning. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Appears to be little/no attention given to creating retail clusters. Allows the proliferation of ‘dead shops’ on main/high street. Dead shops defined as those without interesting shop fronts or businesses attracting significant footfall, including banks/financial services, solicitors and bookies, where no life is brought to the street. These shops could operate away from the centre/main street. Dead shops lead to dead town centres. • Without specifying what can and cannot operate on a high street, and incentivising the right retail clusters, planning by stealth creates dead town centres and dead shops. • Calls for a tax or levy on empty properties to incentivise owners to develop property and not sit on the potential of capital gains. • Supportive of finishing Town Centre complex, development of St Davids Castle, Oldtown Estate and open space plans for the town. • Suggests pedestrianisation of St Johns Lane as it is a traffic hazard. Whole canal side from harbour to Leinster Mills should be pedestrianised (except resident’s access).

Economic Development • Retail of the town centre with strong themes o Build on past successes/clusters and encourage their growth. For example, cluster of high-end fashion. This could be expanded to high-end interior design/furnishings clusters. People will travel length of Ireland to have choice in the same town/street. o Requires active engagement and incentives. o Dead shops on main street should give way to active retail, even via pop-up shops. • Service industries o Naas is a commuter community. Post-Covid there is capacity to change. Build and deliver ‘local’, in terms of county and global company’s supply chain. o The global village is about to change, and Naas/Kildare need to be a part of that. o Naas should be a wi-fi town with excellent broadband/telecoms services. o A need for local services offices and hot desks for commuters (E.g. Enterprising Monaghan). o Experience of click-and-collect/internet shopping means opportunities for warehousing and distribution hubs, for large organisations and also the clusters of retailers and service industries. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o There is a need to create incentives and infrastructure for innovative green industries. • Innovative manufacturing o Many opportunities for a town/county that recognises the ‘green theme’ and establishes incentives and infrastructure. o There is no opportunity for ‘heavy’ industry, but lots for creative and innovative industries. Innovation/creativity must start with the schools and be further developed in conjunction with universities. o Naas has a cluster industry, the building of trailers and commercial vehicles, and once recognised it can grow and expand.

Urban Design • Urban design cannot work on six-year cycle. LAP must address the ‘’beyond’’. • Much of LAP’s statistics based on ‘Naas Town Legal’. The future town must be realistic about boundaries and should consider needs of Sallins, Johnstown and Kill. • LAP long on words and vague on detail.

Sustainable Movement • The ‘Hierarchy of Rights’ for road users is key to planning and execution: Pedestrians – Cyclists – Public Transport – Electric Vehicles – Other road users (cars). • Hierarchy establishes priorities and a holistic approach to transport policy/infrastructure. • Planning should be short and long term, beyond the life of LAP. Concept to plan, to funding and execution can take 20 years or so. • Pedestrians o Facilitate pedestrians better in urban settings with traffic separation. o Welcomes giving more areas to pedestrians but needs to be more radical. o Believes Naas Harbour to Leinster Mills should be pedestrianised, with resident access only. Also St Johns Lane, due to failure separating traffic and pedestrians. o Manage pedestrian crossings better. Spain has zebra crossing everywhere, including roundabouts. They are respected and slow traffic. They should be first option before lights, with Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. lights used only where there is heavy pedestrian/traffic congestion. Ease of access and speed at crossing will aid habits. Cites Woodies and Lidl roundabouts as good examples of roundabout crossings. o Pedestrian lights should prioritise user, if light has a delay it should turn immediately green for pedestrians, if vehicle traffic uninterrupted for previous two minutes. Current arrangemments allow traffic to flow with pedestrians waiting, leading to jaywalking. o Should be more/better footpaths and traffic separation, especially near schools. Should be planned into all road planning. o A poor example is intersection of Sallins bypass with canal, where nothing on canal’s west side to bring people towards Digby Bridge. o On roads with missing footpaths, only one in eight vehicles signal, not necessarily slowing. Road safety adverts say nothing about signalling when meeting pedestrians, with the focus on cyclists only. This is a local issue, requires footpaths, pedestrian streets and lower speed limits. o Encouraged by greenways, with a wealth of opportunities on the canal, Naas branch and Corbally extension.

• Bicycles o Pedestrian suggestions apply to cyclists o It should be possible to walk or cycle to all the schools in area from any household.

• Public Transport o Need a national approach, however provision of relevant facilities is important.

• Private Cars o Needs to be EVs in short term. Hydrogen is the longer term future. o EVs require ‘fast’ charging points across Naas, with most EV owners able to slow charge at home. Visitors happy to travel to Naas if there is availability of fast-charge. o Encourage car-sharing. Provide parking at motorway junctions. Provide help to aid car insurance arrangements for car-sharing.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Roads o Acknowledges successful planning of roads with traffic separation for pedestrians/cyclists in South/South-West side of Naas. o Believes Gallops Avenue proposal is misguided. Suggests road from Johnstown roundabout joining the Kilcullen Road or M7 is a better, long-term answer.

Homes and Communities • Encourages mixed housing and no socio-economic segregation. • Planning must be green in outlook and include water conservation. • Believes approach to house types is conservative and planners need to encourage greater diversity once green construction standards met.

Heritage and Culture • Naas spoiled for historical choice in ‘Ancient East’ o Evidence of megalithic sites on outskirts o Pre-Norman with strong centre of government assembly and Christianity o Defence role at edge of Pale o Norman walled town with gates and castles (St Davids Church) o Commercial centre and building of Canal o Important LAP does not take aforementioned elements for granted and should be in section 3 on Urban Design. o Pessimistic when the slow development of Jigginstown Castle and purchase of St Davids Castle are considered. • Culture o Naas has range of cultural activities aligned with well educated and well-off families. Most of town’s culture is voluntary/not-for-profit. This creates a gap on activities/facilities for those trapped in low-income families. More resources and financial help is required, particularly around youth activities/ services. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o In other jurisdictions school/college facilities, idle in evenings, are licensed to resident associations/community groups for activities. • What is unique about Kildare? o It is the Thoroughbred County, captured by Kildare Town and Japanese Gardens. Opportunities exist for Naas, with two racecourses. o Collaboration with Naas racecourse has opportunities to bring the town to this facility. This worked during Covid, with walkers, open-air cinema and click & collect food. Opportunity for more. o Suggests development of Punchestown as a home for equestrian sport, with potential to host world standard events, particularly with development of world-standard cross-country course.

Environment and Climate Change Compared with other areas, KCC has been dealt a strong hand in terms of the canal, open spaces, racecourse and heritage. Should not be taken for granted but built upon. • Environment o Good separation for people and traffic. o Capacity to walk/cycle to school. o Capacity to walk to open spaces from households. o Changing a dull/dead town centre to a place of interest, interaction, and culture. o Resources, such as hot desks, to reduce commuting and facilitate socialisation. o Planting to aid biodiversity and carbon footprint. o Reduced dog-fouling. Fines for not having a dog bag, for not using one, or not disposing of it properly. DNA system for dogs to aid tracing of offenders. o Increased litter surveillance, including CCTV. Name and shame. • Climate Change starting at home. KCC should set the pace with: o Switching to EV/Hydro vehicles. o Carbon neutral offices. o Modern LED street lighting, more lighting along pedestrian ways. o Reuse, repurpose, recycle policies impacting how Sillot Hill works and charges.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 283 Amy Behan Community Park • As a resident of the area for 12 years, knows the area lacks space for outdoor enjoyment. It is important to have suitable outdoor spaces in an age of technology and with recent housing developments having less space. • Well-being, physical and mental health are becoming more challenging. The land across from Caragh Court is a perfect location for a much-needed Community Park. • Physical activity in nature is proven to have a positive effect on health and well-being. • Community Park would rejuvenate this area, one that has been neglected recently. • Space for children to play safely. • Place to exercise dogs. • Outdoor exercise machines would appeal to all. If accessible to all at no charge it would offer many benefits when obesity is a growing concern. • Mobile coffee kiosk would attract people to park. • Naas requires an injection of tourism. Waterways Ireland seeking area to launch their Blueway along the canal in Naas. The perfect location for this is on the doorstep and currently a waste land. • Naas has suffered with recessions and covid. The lack of investment means there is a need for major investment to tailor for influx of people from the area’s new housing. Amenities will bring more people to the town, increasing footfall and supporting businesses, in-line with the vision for Naas. • Community Park ensures social inclusion. • Parents with children often have to use the car to access amenities. Having an area within walking distance would make a positive impact on the community. This would be an environmental investment for people in the area and for future generations.

284 Sarah Freeley RD3/RD3A • Submission strongly objects to routing of traffic through Mill Lane residential area. • Sallins Road already busy and proposal would increase this issue. • Redirecting traffic through residential area causes a safety issue for children playing around estate. • Will increase noise pollution and create problems for residents enteriong/exiting estate. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal passes seven junctions within 100 metres of each other, leading to congestion in area, especially with the large number of pedestrian routes in the area. • The canal has become popular during Covid, especially with Car Free Sunday. Proposed road and bridge will destroy the natural environment and ruin a beautiful amenity over 200 years old. • Proposal conflicts with the EU Directives on Environment and Health which recommend directing traffic away from residential areas. • Existing ring road should be used to accommodate Finlay Park traffic, preventing the negative impact of RD3/RD3A on Mill Lane area.

285 Jigginstown Permeability Measures 63 & 64 Green Representatives of the Jigginstown Green Resident’s Association provided a submission outlining comments on Residents and objections to elements of the LAP. Association • The Association welcomes the planned extension and greenway along the Corbally canal branch. • The Association welcomes MTO 1.11 and MTO 3.8. • The canal passes under Newbridge Road via a culvert and this has cut-off the Corbally branch to boating. The Corbally spur is used extensively by walkers. It is hoped this section of the canal could be again linked to the Naas section, with tow paths extending walking/cycling amenities for all. Jigginstown to Corbally is 7km. • The canal near Jigginstown Green is busy with boats during summer. It is the only waterway in Naas used like this. The basin area is always in demand, scope to get to Corbally would be ideal. • The Association objects to pedestrian/permeability measures 63, 64 and the indicative greenway link to Jigginstown Green along the attenuation pond boundary which creates another exit 50 metres from an existing greenway entrance and is only referenced on the map, not in writing in the LAP.

Concerned about Measure 63 for the following reasons: • Another walkway beside an existing one encourages anti-social behaviour. Youths already congregate by opening to canal/sports centre, with graffiti testifying to this. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Creating two new entrances within 100 yards on another, when there is already an existing, utilised one, is spurious. This creates three entrances within 200-300 yards and is a dissipation of public funds to erect/maintain. • Green area closest to Measure 63is inaccessible 11 months each year due to water logging. Walking this area is impossible and should remain on the existing path. • Children’s safety is paramount. The proposal will prevent children playing on the green area. The proposals will increase accessibility and put the safety of children in Jigginstown Green at risk. • KCC have supported residents in planting hedgerows along estate boundary. This has improved biodiversity, with wildlife thriving. This biodiversity corridor will be lost due to proposal. • Welcomes plan to reduce HGV traffic in town centre by diverting it from Newbridge Road to the ring road at Chadwicks. However, this will increase traffic on an already busy route. The proposed opening offers unnecessary access to this junction. • New medical centre at site next to Chadwicks encourages traffic through Jigginstown Green to avoid lights. • Traffic already increased on R409 following opening of M7 Junction 9a. • Traffic noise and streetlight pollution impacts resident’s sleep and quality of life. Proposal will require lighting after dark, further impacting houses.

Concerned about Measure 64 for the following reasons: • KCC supported a community garden, which itself support wildlife, ecosystems and enhances canal area biodiversity. Garden contains many species of flora and fauna, which will be lost. • Support received until the LAP is in-line with All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, Kildare Biodiversity Plan 2009- 2014, and National Heritage Area Wildlife Amendment Act 2000, which the canal is part of. • Proposal encourages anti-social behaviour, evident from graffiti which is the subject of complaints from local residents. Anti-social behaviour includes burning bins, drug use and use as a toilet. • Green area in Jigginstown Green is waterlogged 11 month each year. Proposal will exacerbate this problem. Several houses impacted by flooding and sinking boundary walls. The area is not identified in the LAP as having drainage/flooding issues, despite continued dialogue with KCC.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposed changes serve no purpose other than undoing the hard work to establish a safe and healthy environment that supports all the community and biodiversity. • LAP identifies routes to access schools and amenities. In Jigginstown, the NTA’s ‘shortest route’ principle is abandoned as families expected to cycle away from more accessible routes and use the greenway. Proposed cycling infrastructure omits sections of the R445, leaving no cycle lanes approaching Gael Choláiste Chill Dara or schools in town. This breaks safe routes for accessing schools from Jigginstown/Primrose Garden side of R445.

Land Use Zoning Objects to proposed housing at Old Caragh Road (C1) for the following:

• Questions planning vision with addition of more housing at C1 site. While appreciating need for housing, it is again focused on the south-west of Naas. Repeats the bad planning identified in last LAP for Naas. Not in-line with National Policy and does not make integrated, balanced communities. • No open green space in this area, with lands leased by K-Leisure to structured activities. Supports making this area a community space, including a dog park which is omitted in LAP.

286 Darren Lynch • Submission outlines the strong population increase experienced in Kildare, and Naas, in recent years, which is partly explained by high birth rates and net migration. Suggests that building strong, inclusive communities with a sense of place/belonging will allow Naas to remain an attractive place to live and work. Submission sets out how this can be achieved, with examples from other areas. • Over 19 years has seen many beneficial developments (Pipers Hill school, new library, ring road, Kerry Foods, K-Leisure and housing projects), but also those that require explanation (Lack of playing facilities at Pipers Hill school, Finlay Park is a development built on wetlands and built beside the canal which is a valuable wildlife sanctuary, Naas Skate Park was a good idea but executed poorly and should have been bigger). Areas like Blancharsdstown have super outdoor facilities for everyone. • Having lived in America where society revolves around outdoor activity, sees similarities in Naas with the Millenium Ring Road a big contributor. This road is used every day by people keeping fit, it has also been used by the pop-up race organisation and the couch to 5k groups use it. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Suggests a recreational park at the west end of Naas near Caragh Court that will contribute towards a healthy lifestyle. The park could be part of an interconnected network and provide Naas’s population with an opportunity for recreational activities. The availability of such opportunities is essential for balanced, sustainable communities. • Naas is well served by formal recreational facilities, although under pressure. However, there is an under-provision of open spaces such as parks/playgrounds. There is demand for this and it will increase with population increase. Much open space in the west of Naas is privately managed. Believes it is important to provide publicly accessible facilities, such as at Caragh Court. • Describes the previous zoning objective (B) for Caragh Court lands, the primary aim which is to preserve and improve residential amenity. Would like to see this site developed as a park to serve the surrounding estates. • Refers to a future park zoned as ‘M’, with various open spaces ‘marked F’. Suggests rezoning all areas marked ‘F’ to ‘M’ between Caragh Court and proposed park zoned ‘M’ as it would contribute towards the greenway and blueway projects. • Makes the following suggested uses for a park at Caragh Court: o Chess/Backgammon boards would help achieve the social inclusion objective in the CDP and has been successfully been carried out in Weaver Park, Cork St, Dublin 8. o An outdoor gym along a cycle/running track similar in style those outdoor gyms in Templeville rd., Co. Dublin; Parnell rd., Dublin 8 and Rathcoole Park, County Dublin. o A small cycle track to allow parents with young families a safe accessible area in their community and not requiring travelling in cars. o Green Prescription involves a GP or health professional's referral of patients to free, guided community walks near a person’s home and is based on the idea that physical activity in nature results in positive outcomes for both physical and mental health. It was developed by the HSE and is funded under the National Taskforce on Obesity. Refers to research highlighting benefits of physical activity. Also provides a link to the HSE publication that evaluates the Green Prescription initiative. o Biodiversity and the need to protect what we have, such as areas toward the Canal end which have broad leaf trees, essential for biodiversity. By protecting biodiversity in this area, we are giving something back to the future generations, who through their recent ‘Strike Action’ Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. highlighted the need for Governments to act in regards protection of the environment and the planet. Provides a link to KCC’s Biodiversity Week booklet. o Men Shed / Scout’s Den are an essential part of a successful community. These groups in Naas are lacking facilities and resources and could do with a permanent residence. The site could provide this. o Amphitheatre is a special place to visit to enjoy various culture events that can be held there. The site might be able to incorporate a natural amphitheatre for small outdoor events during the summer months. o Fairy Forest with the help of the Men’s shed where the broad leaf trees are situated. It would be an ideal area for small children to explore. o Along the Canal to the far side of the Broad leaf trees the pathway along the canal could be developed, this would in turn allow for an area where Waterways Ireland, could launch their “Blue Way” along the canal. It could also form a loop for runners/walkers/cyclists.

• KCC have once in a lifetime opportunity to invest in the environment and the community. If the subject site was developed for housing it would be a huge loss to the community. • Kildare has an increasing age cohort of over 65s and a high level of the 0-12 cohort, all of whom would benefit from a park. • Outlines the requirement of the Planning and Development Act for a Core Strategy in plans, and provides a definition of a core strategy, this includes the DECLG’s(2010) ‘Guidance Note on Core Strategies’ recommendation that planning authorities undertake an appropriate level of analysis to ensure that sufficient lands are zoned at suitable locations. • Refers to the CDP stated objectives of: protecting local assets by preserving the quality of the landscape; promoting social inclusion; consolidating urban form; building integrated communities; and balancing the natural and built environment. • The provision of community infrastructure and services is central to fostering sustainable communities and delivering successful places to live and have a sense of belonging. • Refers to social inclusion and how it is a key objective at national and local levels. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Quotes section 11.4 of the Kildare CDP which refers to the promotion of social inclusion, cultural development and the provision of community facilities. • Quotes section 11.6 of the KCC CDP which refers to the provision of community services and facilities. • Quotes section 11.8.1 of the KCC CDP which refers to children and young people, and the provision of suitable facilities and amenities for them. • Suggests that the lands at Caragh Court could provide an ideal location for a park, meeting the CDP objectives and offering Waterways Ireland an access location, and an area for pop-up races. • The park could provide children with a safe environment to cycle in, offer the Men’s Shed a permanent home, allow non-physical activity on the chess boards, provide an outdoor gym, aid the health of the local community and assist nature (green prescription). • Suggests the Canal Basin be developed as a cultural area. The building currently occupied by a youth organisation could be transformed into an Irish culture centre, with Ogras able to hold meeting there. The Fleadh was held in Naas recently and it would be great to hear music across the canal. People could also discover their history in what is an idyllic site.

287 Eoghan IRR/Gallops Avenue Redmond • Gallops Avenue runs along an existing mature housing estate, metres away from established housing. • Gallops Avenue was introduced in the NSTS and proposed to relieve congestion, but as with the IRR it will merely move thousands of vehicles, including HGVs coming from quarries, in close proximity to mature residential estates and move congestion from current junctions to new proposed junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sundays Well. • Believes Route 6 is viable and logical, avoiding residential areas and running through open land adjoining industrial estates. Its exclusion was based on flawed criteria in the NSTS, prepared by KCC and AECOM. NSTS took ‘’as a given’’ the Gallops Avenue, which is the same IRR rejected by elected councillors. • NSTS used multi-criteria analysis to look at alternatives, however the criteria are flawed. An example is the placing of the amount of by-passing traffic, increased speed of traffic and journey times on the same footing as environmental impacts of traffic noise and air quality on residents. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • NSTS lacks balance, effectively placing the convenience of traffic ahead of human health, safety and amenity. • NSTS does not address impacts on nearby property structures, or the impact of noise on vulnerable people along the route. Therefore, choice of Gallops Avenue is not properly justified. • A route linking the Blessington and Dublin roads, to the east of the racecourse where there are no housing estates, was excluded inappropriately on traffic grounds (referring to paragraph 9.5.1 of NSTS). • Believes the solution to the traffic problem lies in the provision of an outer ring road, approximate to route 6, located to the east/north-east of Naas, catering to by-passing traffic and linking the Blessington Road to Dublin Road. This road should not traverse existing residential areas and would provide a long-term development boundary for the east/north-east of Naas. • Requests all objectives referring to Gallops Avenue are replaced with objectives for an outer ring road.

288 Padraig IRR/Gallops Avenue Redmond • Gallops Avenue runs along an existing mature housing estate, metres away from established housing. • Gallops Avenue was introduced in the NSTS and proposed to relieve congestion, but as with the IRR it will merely move thousands of vehicles, including HGVs coming from quarries, in close proximity to mature residential estates and move congestion from current junctions to new proposed junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sundays Well. • Believes Route 6 is viable and logical, avoiding residential areas and running through open land adjoining industrial estates. It’s exclusion was based on flawed criteria in the NSTS, prepared by KCC and AECOM. NSTS took ‘’as a given’’ the Gallops Avenue, which is the same IRR rejected by elected councillors. • NSTS used multi-criteria analysis to look at alternatives, however the criteria are flawed. An example is the placing of the amount of by-passing traffic, increased speed of traffic and journey times on the same footing as environmental impacts of traffic noise and air quality on residents. • NSTS lacks balance, effectively placing the convenience of traffic ahead of human health, safety and amenity. • NSTS does not address impacts on nearby property structures, or the impact of noise on vulnerable people along the route. Therefore, choice of Gallops Avenue is not properly justified. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • A route linking the Blessington and Dublin roads, to the east of the racecourse where there are no housing estates, was excluded inappropriately on traffic grounds (referring to paragraph 9.5.1 of NSTS). • Believes the solution to the traffic problem lies in the provision of an outer ring road, approximate to route 6, located to the east/north-east of Naas, catering to by-passing traffic and linking the Blessington Road to Dublin Road. This road should not traverse existing residential areas and would provide a long-term development boundary for the east/north-east of Naas. • Requests all objectives referring to Gallops Avenue are replaced with objectives for an outer ring road.

289 CM Redmond IRR/Gallops Avenue • Believes Route 6 is viable and logical, avoiding residential areas and running through open land adjoining industrial estates. Its exclusion was based on flawed criteria in the NSTS, prepared by KCC and AECOM. NSTS took ‘’as a given’’ the Gallops Avenue, which is the same IRR rejected by elected councillors. • NSTS used multi-criteria analysis to look at alternatives, however the criteria are flawed. An example is the placing of the amount of by-passing traffic, increased speed of traffic and journey times on the same footing as environmental impacts of traffic noise and air quality on residents. • NSTS lacks balance, effectively placing the convenience of traffic ahead of human health, safety and amenity. • NSTS does not address impacts on nearby property structures, or the impact of noise on vulnerable people along the route. Therefore, choice of Gallops Avenue is not properly justified. • A route linking the Blessington and Dublin roads, to the east of the racecourse where there are no housing estates, was excluded inappropriately on traffic grounds (referring to paragraph 9.5.1 of NSTS). • Believes the solution to the traffic problem lies in the provision of an outer ring road, approximate to route 6, located to the east/north-east of Naas, catering to by-passing traffic and linking the Blessington Road to Dublin Road. This road should not traverse existing residential areas and would provide a long-term development boundary for the east/north-east of Naas. • Requests all objectives referring to Gallops Avenue are replaced with objectives for an outer ring road.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 290 Michelle Blake IRR/Gallops Avenue • Objects to proposed Gallops Avenue • Dismayed, disappointed and annoyed at KCC’s decision to resurrect proposal similar to IRR. • IRR rejected emphatically by majority of local representatives under Part 8. • Reintroducing the proposal is a dismissal of democracy and an affront to local representatives and the electorate wishing to reject it. • Reintroduction under the guise of another name is disingenuous and disrespectful to the representatives working on behalf of their constituents. • Outlines the following reasons for rejecting it: o Naas needs an Outer Relief Road o Proposal will not serve intended purpose or solve traffic problems short or long term o Proposal brings traffic into town and back out again o Will only shift congestion to the Blessington, Tipper and Dublin Road junctions o Will cause air pollution, noise pollution, road safety issues and accessibility problems for people living in the estates along route. • Proposal is out of date, not fit for purpose, a waste of taxpayers money and has already been rejected by the electorate and elected representatives. • Requests the proposal is removed from draft LAP. • Route 6 was a perfectly viable option and should be explored more. The engineering consultants performed an inadequate study based on flawed criteria. Route 6 is the only logical option.

291 Ivan Codd • The Gallops Avenue proposal is the Naas Inner Relief Road, which was refused by the Naas Municipal District. • This proposal will not solve the traffic issues in Naas. • An Outer Relief / Ring Road to the east of Naas Racecourse is the most appropriate option for the orderly development of the town.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 292 Gerald Kehoe Natural Environment & Climate Change Biodiversity • Map 7.2 Identifies 9 Green Infrastructure Corridors in Naas. Attempts should be made to link these areas together with wildlife corridors thus connecting them all together. A map has been submitted, which identifies how they could be linked.

Urban Regeneration & Development Strategy Regeneration Strategy • Far more can be done in regard to urban landscaping within the town. Naas seems devoid of trees and planting. Far more consideration should be made to promote the wellbeing of locals and tourists alike.

293 Yvonne Codd Natural Environment & Climate Change • The proposal for a Millbridge street with a bridge over the canal would decimate the beautiful amenity that is the Canal in Naas and should not be permitted.

Movement & Transport • Object to any proposal which locates a bus station in the canal harbour area adjacent to Sarto Park.

Economic Development, Retail & Tourism • Encourage retail growth and maintenance within Naas. • Look at how rates can support traders within Naas. • Better litter management is essential and KCC should look at more bins and greater issuing and enforcement of litter fines.

Urban Regeneration & Development Strategy • The area adjacent to the Naas Ball - previously Concrete Pipes and Donnelly Mirrors - is not an appropriate location for high rise 'focal buildings'. This location would be the perfect location to incorporate an outer ring road which would feed out onto the N7/ Junction 9.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 294 Louise Lynch Opposed to the proposed development of 221 houses on land at New Caragh Road, opposite the entrance to Caragh Court.

The area could be used for a wild meadow, outdoor gym, men’s shed, outdoor seating, outdoor games, link walk to the canal. It is imperative that the current proposed development does not go ahead.

The following are ideas from other Local Authorities that have been tried and tested: • Chess/Backgammon boards craved into granite tables placed in the park e.g. Weaver Park, Cork St, Dublin 8. • An outdoor gym along a cycle/running track like the outdoor gyms in Templeville rd. Templeogue, Co. Dublin; Parnell rd., Dublin 8 and Rathcoole Park in Rathcoole. • A small cycle/bike track to allow parents with young families a safe accessible area. Green Prescription involves a GP or health professional's referral of patients to free, guided community walks near a person’s home.

Toward the Canal end of this site is Broad leaf trees, which are essential to bats, bees and other species in the area.

The subject site is ideal for the re-location of the Men’s Shed or the Scout’s Den.

The site might be able to incorporate a natural amphitheatre for small outdoor events during the summer months.

With the help of the Men’s shed the area where the broad leaf trees are situated could be a welcome home for the “Fairy Folk”.

Along the Canal to the far side of the Broad leaf trees the pathway along the canal could be developed, this would in turn allow for an area where Waterways Ireland, could launch their “Blue Way” along the canal. It could also form a loop for the runner/walker/cyclist that currently enjoy the scenic route along the canal. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. This location has, for several years become the starting and finishing point for a number of activities around the town. If an area of this size was developed for the purposes of housing, then it would be a huge lost to the people within the community as the sense of belonging to an area will be lost.

A Park at this location would be an invaluable facility to both the elderly and younger age cohorts.

• The County Kildare Development Plan seeks to encourage the focus of new development on protecting local assets by preserving the quality of the landscape, open space, recreational resources, natural, architectural, archaeological and cultural heritage and material assets of the county, promoting social inclusion and facilitating the delivery of objectives contained in the Kildare Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021.

The Core Strategy is seeking to develop a more consolidated compact urban form. The provision of community infrastructure and services is central to fostering sustainable communities and delivering successful places to live and have a sense of belonging.

Kildare has the youngest population in the State and it is essential that appropriate play areas be provided for children.

As outlined above, the proposed site at New Caragh Road, opposite to the entrance of Caragh Court would be an ideal location within the town of Naas to have a small park (3.67 Ha, approx.).

Canal Basin: • Another area of the town, which could be developed into a cultural area is the Canal Basin. When the library moves the building is going to be used by the Youth organisation, which currently occupies the small building across from the library. It would be great to see this developed into an Irish culture centre.

Examples that could be used as a template: • Weaver Park Cork St. Dublin • Rathcoole Park Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Templeville rd., Templeogue, Co. Dublin • Castlebar Town Park

Other areas identified for protection are the following: • Land Zoned F - Open Space and Amenity, specifically Site F1, • Land zoned M - Future Park/Greenbelt, • M1 Leinster Mills

295 Donal Bergin • The proposed Gallops Avenue road is simply renaming the Naas Inner Relief Road, which was rejected by a democratic vote of Naas Municipal Councillors. • The Gallops Avenue proposal will transfer traffic from the Dublin Road to the residential estates of The Gallops, Kingscourt, Kingsfurze Avenue, Woodlands, The Paddocks, Elmwood, Sunday’s Well, Hazelmere and Craddockstown. • There is already heavy traffic on the existing R447 between the Blessington and Newbridge Roads which is causing a detrimental impact on the residents of the area. We do not wish for the present difficulties to be multiplied and increased. • Current proposal should be withdrawn, and an outer orbital route be designed to take traffic between the Dublin and Blessington Roads.

296 Cill Dara Le This submission is in both Irish and English. Gaeilge The letter in Irish can be summarised as follows: • On the 28th of February 2019, Minister Seán Kyne launched the county language plan in Áras Chill Dara. • Provided confidence to the Irish speaking community that KCC supports the promotion of the Irish language. • Great pity that Irish is not mentioned in the draft plan for Naas. • It should be clear in the Naas LAP that the status and use of the Irish Language is important to KCC. • Necessary to recognize that the Irish speaking community is growing in the county. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Nearly 800 children attending all-Irish schools in Naas, between Gaelscoil Nás na Ríogh and Gael- Choláiste Chill Dara. • Irish should be more visible on signage and in public places in the county. • As per the goals of the five-year language plan (page 19) for KCC, proper recognition to the Irish language should be given in this LAP.

The part of the submission in English can be summarised as follows. Asks that the council recognise the Irish language as part of local heritage in each of the following sections:

4. Homes and Communities • All new developments should have an Irish-language name. • Consideration should be given to build a small ‘Gaeltacht-style’ development, similar to the private houses on the Rathasker Road where a small Irish-language community raised their children through Irish.

5. Movement and Transport • Bilingual signage along all walking and cycling trails.

6. Economic Development, Retail and Tourism The Irish language should be included as a heading in table 6.1: Economic Assets to Drive Employment Growth.

6.3.1 Jobs Growth and Economic Development Under the heading: ‘The Economic Development Strategy for Naas will be achieved by:’ we recommend including the bullet points: ● Providing grants to businesses that wish to erect permanent Irish language or bilingual signage on their premises. ● Allocating funding to leisure/recreation/environmental/heritage projects only if Irish language or bilingual signage is erected for those projects. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. ● Encouraging the use of the Irish language at all levels of business by funding an award scheme for businesses that use Irish. This could be done in conjunction with Cill Dara le Gaeilge.

Under Policy Ed 1 – Enterprise and Economic Development, we recommend the following point be added to the list of objectives. ● Engage with Cill Dara le Gaeilge in seeking to ascertain how best to promote local businesses that use Irish.

Under Policy Ed 2 – Tourism, we recommend the following points be added to the list of objectives. ● EDO 2.11 Engage with Cill Dara le Gaeilge in seeking to ascertain how best to promote Irish language and cultural tourism to the area. ● EDO 2.12 Support the Naas/Sallins area’s status as a líonra Gaeilge (Irish language network) by promoting its recognition and as a high-quality business and tourist location for Irish language enthusiasts. (This status will be awarded within the timeframe of this plan and is supported in writing by Peter Carey, CEO KCC as shown in the attached letter). ● EDO 2.2 Encourage the development of tourism activities such as water-based activities, Irish language, cultural and agri-tourism, equine tourism and food markets in Naas. ● EDO 2.3 Facilitate the provision of standardised Irish language / bilingual signage and interpretation for tourism facilities and tourist attractions throughout the town.

Actions - We recommend adding the following point: ● To liaise with Cill Dara le Gaeilge regarding future proposals for the best way to optimise the opportunities that the status of líonra Gaeilge and the nearby cultúrlann in Sallins will bring.

8. Built Heritage We recommend adapting the following bolded points: ● BH 1.3 Raise awareness of the unique built heritage of Naas by facilitating conservation interpretation and management projects, such as ‘Open House Tours’. Every effort would be made to provide these tours in Irish, as well as English.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Policy BH2 – Architectural Conservation Area BH 2.2 ...The inclusion of Irish will be encouraged through the awarding of grants for same. We recommend adding the following points: ● To establish a ‘Is le gach duine an Ghaeilge’ initiative to encourage everyone to use whatever Irish they have and to promote businesses and organisations that provide services through Irish. ● To liaise with Cill Dara le Gaeilge regarding future proposals for the best way to optimise the opportunities that the status of líonra Gaeilge for Naas/Sallins and the nearby cultúrlann in Sallins will bring.

10. Urban Regeneration and Development Strategy 10.4.4. CRA: Castle Quarter - Under the heading ‘Envisaged Role’, we recommend including the bolded words. ● ‘In this regard, it is envisaged that the Castle could potentially act as a bilingual interpretive centre that could tell the ‘story of Naas’ and become the starting point of a cultural and historic trail...

297 Leo Clancy Permeability Measure Ref 51, Table 5.1, Create Path Between Broadfield View to R448 • Object to the above proposed opening for permeability. • The existing main entrance to the estate can be used for all ingress and egress to or by all homes in the development. • Potentially mean traffic would come back into the estate to access the new pedestrian route, causing congestion, pollution and hazard to residents, cyclists and pedestrians. • This will be an entrance / exit in a quiet area that was not designed for it and poses security risks as well as removing feature walls that benefit both the estate and the boundary of the R448.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 298 Origin Specific Zoning Request Enterprises PLC

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Zoning Map Proposal • This submission request that the Draft LAP be amended to include the subject lands (see above) within the Naas Development Boundary and zone them Industry and Warehousing (H) use.

Planning Rationale for Proposed Amendment • The proposal is in accordance with the National Planning Framework (NPF) as the rezoning of the subject lands will assist in creating a strategic reserve of lands to support future industry and enterprise and associated employment opportunities to balance existing and future population growth. • Reinforce the function of Naas as a Key Town, as designed in the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES). • Proposed zoning is consistent with RPO 4.53 which seeks to ’support an enhanced role and function of Naas as the county town of Kildare, particularly as a hub for high quality employment. • Further strengthen the local employment base of Naas as required under the RSES. • The Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 designates Naas as a primary economic growth town to be prioritised for local and regional enterprise. The Development Plan identifies a shortfall in zoned employment lands in Naas. • Section 6.4 of the Draft Naas LAP identifies J10 as a designated area for economic development. It is considered that the zoning of the subject lands for Industry and Warehousing use will assist in creating a viable landbank which will be brought forward for development. • The proposed zoning would maximise the opportunity presented by the motorway interchange. • The opportunity of sustainable transport links, including existing cycle and pedestrian infrastructure along the Naas Outer Ring Road and the future Greenway along the Canal, can be maximised. • The lands are highly accessible by a range of transportation modes. • The inclusion of the subject lands would result in an overall landbank that is of an extent, configuration and topography that, subject to appropriate protection of environmental features within and adjacent to the lands, are suitable for development for a range of logistic, industrial and manufacturing facilities. • The subject lands represent a natural extension of the zoned industrial lands. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The subject lands offer extensive frontage onto Grand Canal and provides opportunity for its development for amenity, recreation and sustainable transport purposes in accordance with PRO 4.49 of the RSES and the specific objective (62) of the Draft LAP, which is to provide a Greenway on the Corbally branch of Grand Canal linked to Naas-Sallins Greenway. • The boundary of the zoned lands displays no physical manifestation on the ground.

299 Michael • The ‘Gallops Avenue’ proposal in the form of the Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in O’Brien 2019. • Traffic congestion has a long-term detrimental impact on residential amenities.

300 Dee Scallan • Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in 2019. The Gallops Avenue proposal must be deleted from the LAP. • Naas needs an orbital route, not an inner relief road. • Page 49 of the plan indicates the opening of a pedestrian route between Kingsfurze Ave and Woodlands, which is not needed. • Page 52, a minor greenway is proposed. This would pose a serious risk to pedestrians, as cyclists would have to cut across their path to get from one estate to the other, and to gain access to the Dublin Road. Furthermore, there already exists a pedestrian/cycle way between no’s 49 and 50 on Kingsfurze Ave, which leads to the main road.

301 Annmarie • Object to the creation of a walk through the Thornbrook Estate from Tipper road to Blessington Road ... Johnson item 46 section 5.1. This proposal would have a detrimental impact on the amenities of the residents of the aforementioned estate.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 302 Anthony Corbally Canal New Bridge at Jigginstown Castle to replace existing culvert McAllister • The existing culvert at Newbridge Road is pictured as is the end of the spur at Corbally Harbour. It is proposed that the council remove the culvert and replace with a bridge or underpass to allow boats continue for a further 5 km to Corbally.

303 Sheila ‘Gallops Avenue’ Kavanagh • Requests that the council extend the safety and noise screen barrier at the rear site of 9A Woodlands Naas, should the aforementioned development proceed.

304 Kay McKenna Proposed cycle and pedestrian access at Military Park (Measure No. 68) • The proposed cycle and pedestrian access in Measure No. 68 goes through Military Park, which is a busy industrial area with heavy machinery movements during the day. • There are several safer routes for pedestrians to exit from the proposed development, where they have the benefit of traffic lights to access the Newbridge Road.

A report has been submitted from Fiona Moore. • Knocking down an existing wall and constructing a pedestrian lane and cycle lane poses a high risk to pedestrians and cyclists. This is a busy access road for retailers and customers and will result in serious injury or harm. • A section of the proposed cycle and pedestrian access is currently being used as a car park for surrounding businesses, and where there are deliveries and collections from OMOS and Sanctuary Synthetics. It is also the access for Thomas Loughran’s car repair business. All of these businesses require deliveries which require them to use this existing area as a turning point for large Lorries. • The road into St. Patrick’s Terrace is a narrow road and the residents park their vehicles on the road at all times. If there were to be a proposed Footpath and Cycle path this would add another 2 metres to this footpath and reduce the width of the road. • There is a steep gradient from St. Patrick’s Terrace onto the Naas-Newbridge road, which poses a high risk of serious injury to cyclists. The road narrows at the entrance and gives poor line of sight for access onto the street. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • A case study from the HSA is quoted, which states that 45% of workplace organisations believed that pedestrians were not aware of the risks associated with workplace transport. • In relation to cyclist fatality rates, Ireland has recorded the highest increase in the EU over the last 10 years. The increase in cyclist deaths in Ireland compares to a 5% annual decrease in the deaths of motor vehicle drivers and passengers on Irish roads over the same period.

305 Ger ‘Gallops Avenue’ Prenderville • The Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected only as recently as 2019. 'Gallops Avenue' is an attempt to re-introduce it and should be removed from the LAP. • Outer orbital route is required for Naas. • The proposed ‘Gallops avenue' would lead to serious congestion, increase air/noise pollution and biodiversity would suffer.

306 Mark Graham • HGV’s should be banned from Naas. • The Dublin road Hub and Naas Master plan needs to proceed. In a few years’ time the shopping centre and the library will be open and this will lead to increased traffic congestion on the Blessington Road. • There should be speed bumps on the Blessington Road to ensure drivers adhere to the speed limit.

307 Geraldine Proposed RD3/RD3A Road & Flyover Faherty • Strongly objects to the proposed RD3/RD3A road and Canal flyover which is in serious conflict with 4 of the 7 Core Themes, namely, Home & Communities, Heritage & Culture, Environment & Climate Change and Urban Design. • The following junctions are proposed along a 150m distance including Millbridge Way x 2, entrance to Mill Lane Manor Nursing Home, Millbridge Avenue, Millwood, Millbridge Court and Mill Lane, this would turn a quiet residential cul de sac into an incredibly busy thoroughfare. • The proposed Canal flyover takes no account of Naas Canal (greenway) users including cyclists, walkers etc. There is also the destruction of natural environs such as the Wildlife Sanctuary on both sides of the Canal, as well as the noise pollution, traffic emissions, adverse environmental & climate change impacts. • The proposed RD3/RD3A would have a detrimental impact on the canal as a natural amenity. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 308 Fiona Maguire CRA 2: Castle Quarter St David’s Castle and Environs • Objects to the proposal that would potentially see St David’s Castle redeveloped for residential use. • St David’s Castle should be turned into an amenity centre for all Naas residents to enjoy. • Make it part of the pedestrianisation of the town from the Presbyterian Church to Poplar Sq.

309 St. David’s Objects to a Cycle lane through the grounds of St. David’s Church for the following reasons Church (Rev • The church grounds (and Right of Way) are private and are vested in the Representative Church body. Heak) • The potato market has no access to the church grounds. • The Sexton's house area is closed off for security and the portacabin is used for church meetings. • The church gates are locked. • Security issues. • Car parking spaces are rented out to aid the maintenance of the church. A cycle lane alongside the present entrance, footpath and housing would be unsafe. • The church grounds are regularly used for "Fun Days" - access would not be possible. • Access would not be possible on days of funerals, Sunday Services, Baptisms etc.

310 Ruth Brennan Re: Table 5.1 Ref No 45 • Raised health and safety and security concerns regarding the proposed pedestrian pathway from the green area in Craddockstown Way through to the lakes. • Already multiple routes to access the lakes. • Proposal was rejected in 2010, being ruled out due to safety and liability issues.

311 Diarmuid Objects to the proposed rezoning of lands at DeBurgh Estate, Sallins Road/ Oldtown C(19) Parker • Sustainable Movement: The rezoning of C19 proposes the development of 89-128 dwellings (Table 3.5 Pg.21) which will add further car traffic to an already congested R407 Sallins Road. • Heritage and Culture: The De Burgh estate is part of Naas Town’s heritage and should not be viewed as an opportunity for development. C19 should be zoned ‘F’: Strategic Open Space like the adjacent land identified as F2 on Map11.1 Land Use Zoning Map. C19 is an integral part of the lands linking the Sallins Road, the 15ha of woodland at Oldtown Demesne and the Canal. This land should continue to be Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. planned as a local amenity with heritage value and therefore should form part of an Architectural Conservation Area. • Town Centre Regeneration: The focus should be on the potential of regeneration brownfield sites for residential purposes. • Environment and Climate Change: The proposed development would be contrary to Climate action measures, which are fundamental to the overarching objectives and principles of the Plan, such as the regeneration of the town centre,… reducing car dependency… the greening of our urban environment, the protection of habitats. Further development at C19 will also impact air quality.

312 S. Clancy Objects to Permeability Link No. 36 and No. 37 • Already access points along the Rathasker Road (St. Michael's Terrace and a pedestrian path linking to Fair Green Street). • In the 90's the pedestrian path that ran from the Rathasker Road through St Conleth's Place had to be closed because of many disturbances and incidences of anti-social behaviour. There would be a huge increase in footfall compared to the 90’s due to the large volume of houses both built and proposed.

313 Matthew Kelly Gallops Avenue • The Naas Local Area Plan should only be voted on by the Naas MD. • The Naas Inner Relief road was democratically rejected in 2019. The Gallops Avenue proposal is an attempt to un-democratically re-introduce it. • The proposal would result in traffic congestion on Tipper Road, with consequent Noise, Pollution and Heath Risks.

314 Maire Greevy The Gallops/ inner relief road • The proposal has already been democratically rejected on two separate occasions. • The proposal is 30 years old and is out of date. • Tipper road is not fit for a road to cross this proposed road and will result in more traffic using this road. • An outer relief road is what is required in Naas. • The proposal would have a detrimental impact on the Paddocks residential area. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 315 Stephanie Natural Environment & Climate Change McClintock • Consider establishing Community gardens in all the estates in Naas, similar to the gardens already established in Rathcoffey and Kilcock. • In parks such as the Famine Graveyard park, Monread park and others, the County Council should include shelters and toilets.

316 A Hennessy Pedestrian walkway planned for Asheld Park/South Ring Road • Objects to the pedestrian walkway planned for Asheld Park/South Ring Road. This pedestrian walkway is totally unnecessary and will only result in a less safe and secure estate for those living in the area. • Why is there a need for another access point, who do you expect to be walking through this access point and where would they be going? The proposal will have a detrimental impact in terms of safety, anti- social activity and environmental damage.

317 County Kildare Introduction Chamber • The County Kildare Chamber represents an employer base of 400 businesses and over 38,000 employees across the county. • The future for Naas as envisioned by the National Planning Framework (NPF) and supported by the Regional, Spatial and Economy Strategy (RSES) is key to the ambitions of Kildare. • The provision of adequate fully serviced development land capacity within Naas environs is critical. • The creation of the County Kildare Chamber Policy Advisory Council will ensure continued dialogue with the Local Authority regarding the Naas LAP and the County Development Plan Process. We encourage Kildare County Council to engage with the Policy Advisory Council. • In May 2021, the Chamber will launch the Kildare Sustainability Council which has members from all sectors of business in Kildare.

Town Centre Regeneration • The continued work of the “Naas Town Team “is critical. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Getting people safely into our towns and making it possible to adhere to social distancing requirements is achievable within the existing space we enjoy but these spaces need to be redefined. • Amending the public realm to accommodate cycling and walking will help return the vibrancy of Naas. • National Policy 18a requires regeneration and renewal which includes public realm interventions. • The Chamber is ready as ever to work with the County Council to ensure Government provides appropriate levels of support for the Council, property owners and businesses to contribute to the improvement of the public realm and streetscapes in Naas.

Economic Development • Naas’s success in attracting manufacturing FDI has been enabled by the availability of high-quality serviced lands in strategic locations, in particular Millennium Park. • It is suggested that a strategic review be undertaken of how the LAP can specifically support the future growth of landbanks in the town to focus on growing sectors of business such as life sciences, ICT, and food technology. • County Kildare Chamber is fully supportive of the zoning for data centre provisions. A separate submission is submitted supporting the zoning of land for date centre usage. • MERITS once opened will be an important location for HPSU’s (High Potential Start Ups) in the region. MERITS must link with Sallins Train Station.

Urban Design • The €3.5 million fund for a Naas Town Renewal Masterplan for the historic core of Naas is well received. • The Northwest Quadrant of Naas is hugely important to the success of Naas in the medium term.

Sustainable Movement • The Chamber welcomes engaging with the Permeability/Pedestrian Strategy and the continued work of Kildare County Council regarding walkways, greenways and cycleways that are been developed in Naas. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • We support all road schemes outlined in the plan and welcome the cycle strategy outlined in the plan. • Naas needs to be a less congestive town and the proposed new route options outlined in the plan need to be developed in the short term.

Homes and Communities • A planned increase of 2,394 homes for Naas during the term of this plan will not be sufficient to cater for the town. • Urgent dialogue is required by Kildare County Council with the Department of Housing to ensure that this Local Area Plan can be revised in order to increase to number of homes allowed for development.

Heritage and Culture • The recent funding secured for a masterplan for the town must encompass a vision and plan to market and improve the landmarks in the town. The historic core of Naas must be preserved, and we must open the town up more for the community to enjoy.

Environment and Climate Change • In May 2021, we launch the Kildare Sustainability Council. The council will have a membership of large multi nationals in Kildare who are tasked with supporting SME’s in Kildare in reducing their carbon emissions, providing peer learning and mentoring programmes.

• Supporting a diverse mix of renewable energy technologies is crucial to decarbonizing business sectors. • Renewable gas injection points and Bio-CNG refuelling stations are vital to the deliverance of 37% biomethane through the gas network by 2050. The deliverance of RE along with the necessary infrastructure requirements is a critical component of our competitive advantage in Naas.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 318 Diarmuid Objects to the proposed RD3/RD3A (“Millbridge Street”) Parker • Environmental impact of bridge construction and the consequential traffic problems on the Millbridge area and the Sallins Road. • Naas LAP should only be voted on by Naas Municipal District Councillors.

319 Alan Devine Walkway through Thornbrook • The proposal to open a walkway through Thornbrook to provide a three-minute short cut from Tipper Road to Blessington road would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of the Thornbrook residents. • The proposal has the potential to facilitate crime and anti-social behaviour in the Thornbrook estate.

320 Roche Group Corban’s Lane Core Regeneration Areas • Raises serious misgivings about proposals within the Draft plan to create strong urban edges with active frontages along the southern periphery of the Naas Shopping Centre on Corban’s Lane and for the sensitive and appropriate insertion of new active frontages along Church Lane. • Also raises misgivings about the sensitive retrofitting of a pedestrian link through the centre to a location proximate to the entrance of St David’s Castle. • Asked for the above section / proposals to be dropped. • The retrofitting of new active frontages along Corban’s Lane and Church Lane is not feasible. • There may be the possibility of delivering some enhanced window frontage at the upper levels depending on future tenants.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 321 Swans on the Green

• Requests that the Draft plan be amended so that the total parcel of land in the ownership of Swans on the Green is zoned ‘R’ Retail / Commercial (including the red hatching). • This portion of land (red hatching) provides valuable storage and car parking for both staff ad customers.

322 Caitriona Gallops Avenue / Naas Inner Relief Road Callaghan • Previously defeated by a democratic vote of the Naas Municipal District in June 2019. • I live in Mountain View and at present I find it very difficult to get out of my estate and onto the Blessington Road and with this extra traffic it will also cause more problems like Air Pollution, Noise Pollution and a lot of safety issues.

323 Pat McCabe Two new pedestrian / cycle pathway entrances on to Jigginstown Green • There is already access to the area from the R445 and facilitating further access from both ends of Jigginstown Green is both unnecessary and leaves the estate much more open for transient traffic bringing antisocial behaviour, noise, littering, etc. • Jigginstown Green is already a very open estate which makes it easy for non-residents to use it as a short cut to Aldi and further access at the south end of the estate will only exasperate this issue. • There is an existing access and pathway from Newbridge Road to K Leisure, near Jigginstown Castle. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 324 H. O’Connor Construction of proposed Millbridge Street and bridge over canal • The proposal will destroy the currently quiet areas of Millbridge Way, Mill Lane, Millbridge Avenue which at the moment are accessed via a cul-de-sac and do not have any through traffic. • Create constant traffic noise and pollution. • Proposal passes directly outside Mill Lane Nursing Home and Mill Lane Preschool, which would cause noise disturbance and be a danger with a constant flow of traffic. • Increase traffic on the already busy Sallins road. • Severely damage the quiet community amenity of the canal for all of Naas and Sallins residents by building a bridge over the currently peaceful amenity of the canal. • The proposed road and bridge will be detrimental to the walking area of the canal and to the wildlife, flora and fauna. • Damage the potential for further water-based activities on the canal. • Focus should be on pedestrians and cyclists on the canal, and not on creating a through-road.

325 Leo Moore Gallops Avenue / Naas Inner Relief Road • Previously rejected by the Naas Municipal District Councillors. • Entrance on the Dublin road is already very busy and would be exacerbated. • The entrance should be at the Fishery Lane roundabout as there is a lot less cross traffic at this junction. • Proposed route is out of date and is not in keeping with future expansion of the town and should be located further out on the far side of the racecourse.

326 Tony Gavin Effect of the NAAS LAP on the Sallins Local Area Plan • Consult with the local community in Sallins on any new proposals for the Osberstown Area. • Consider Sallins for the location of the next Post Primary School Development.

Naas-Corbally Grand Canal • Sallins Community Council has been at the forefront of the campaign to extend the existing Grand Canal Greenway from Dublin to Adamstown, to Sallins and onward to Naas and is encouraged to see the proposals to extend the greenway to Corbally Harbour. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The completion of greenway to Corbally Harbour would provide a wonderful amenity for walkers, cyclists and boaters. The former canal bridge at Corbally Harbour would have to be reconstructed to make the section fully navigable. • The Grand Canal Harbour is an area of great potential and should be developed to give Naas a unique Left Bank location with restaurants in the evening and a Marketplace during the day. • Eight pictures have been attached as part of the submission. • It would be beneficial to see the use of the Old Canal Warehouse changed to a Restaurant/Bar/Bistro to facilitate outside dining and the existing Youth Facilities Centre moved to an alternative nearby premises. • Existing Library Building would make a great Irish Cultural Centre. • Oldtown Demense should be opened to the public as soon as possible with associated pathways and natural trails.

Naas Inner Relief Road • KCC should consider routing the proposed new ring road to the East and South of Naas from the roundabout at Maudlins along Fishery Lane and around the outside of Naas Racecourse towards Tipper road, rather than brining it along the West side of the racecourse and dividing the town.

327 Louise Hyland Gallops Avenue / Naas Inner relief Road • The Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in 2019. • The route of "The Gallops Avenue" follows an almost identical line to that of the now defunct Naas Inner Relief Road. • Gallops Avenue will not relieve “congestion on Main Street and the Dublin Road.” • The "Naas / Sallins Transport Strategy Stakeholder & Public Consultation No. 2 Submissions Report" clearly outlines that the proposed relief road would not relieve through traffic from the centre of Naas. • The proposed relief road would have a detrimental impact on quiet residential areas. • A portion of the Relief Road traverses by Naas Racecourse. The Naas Racecourse area must be preserved as the “Green Lung” portion of the Town. • A Greenway along this route would be preferable instead of a major road. • The now defunct Naas Inner Relief Road / Gallops Avenue proposal is out of date. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • There should be a greater emphasis on a greener, cleaner town, with more incentives to walk or cycle into and around town and the infrastructure to do so. • All objectives in the draft Local Area Plan referring to Gallops Avenue should be replaced with a specific objective for an outer ring road: ‘The provision of an outer ring road, approximate to that outlined for Route 6 in the earlier consultation papers, (or route 1 – alternative) in the strategy) which should be located to the eastern/north-eastern side of Naas, to cater for by passing traffic, linking the Blessington Road with the Dublin Road close to the junction of the latter with the N7. The outer ring road to be so routed, so as not to traverse or cut through existing residential areas, and to provide a long-term development boundary to the east/north-east of the town of Naas.’

Issues with Zoning • The appropriate location for any future park should be those lands which are proposed in the draft LAP as a strategic land reserve, within the north-west quadrant, between the Naas Branch of the canal and FinIay Park/Caragh Court. • The LAP proposes to zone this mostly as a strategic land reserve, thereby implying that it will be developed for residential or industrial uses in the future. Instead, these lands should be specifically zoned for amenity purposes. • It is requested that the lands proposed in the draft LAP as a strategic land reserve (SR) should be rezoned for recreation/amenity (F), with a special objective included that the lands in question be reserved for a future town park. The objective could also provide that development contributions from the many housing developments planned over the period of the next plan be earmarked for the purchase of these lands by the Council in the short term, and their development, in the medium term, as a town park, for a mix of publicly-accessible active and passive recreation.

328 Aliyah Akano Proposed new canal bridge It will cause air pollution to pedestrians walking the scenic route and to nearby residents and destroy the homes of wildlife and ruin the natural scenery.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 329 Kevin Greene Economic Development, Retail & Tourism • Prioritise the regeneration of the centre of Naas, developer led development of additional retail outside the town centre is not in the best interests of the Naas. • In line with the National Retail Guidelines, the plan should include a provision whereby development of retail over 1,000 sq. metres gross floorspace should be prohibited outside the Centre of Naas. No sites should be zoned as district centres, as the definition of a district centre in the Retail Planning Guidelines is far too loose. • Incentives for the creation of "Living over the Shop" to encourage the revitalisation of the town centre. • Include, within the boundaries, brownfield lands where there is potential for regeneration, provided that they are genuinely located within the town centre areas (an example would be the lands between South Main Street in Naas and the Canal Harbour). • All comparison retailing, and all but local convenience retailing (i.e. up to no more than 1,000 sq. metres gross floorspace) is not permitted, whether by new build or by conversion, in any retail warehousing development. • The Monread shopping centre in Naas has clearly shown that permitting large scale retail in peripheral locations, outside town centres, has done huge damage to traditional on-street retailing in the town.

330 Mitu Rashid Objection to Bridge over Canal • The proposed bridge would disrupt the community, be dangerous to children playing in the area, and will disturb the natural wildlife and beautiful landscape of the canal.

331 Elma Flanagan Proposed bridge over the canal at 2nd Lock • Does not want the proposed bridge over the canal to happen.

332 Ray O’Halloran Access 63 from the R445 at Jigginstown Green • Adding another walkway beside the one already in existence, will encourage more anti-social behaviour. • Corbally branch of the canal should be linked to the Naas section and an extended greenway be formed. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The creation of 2 additional entrances within 100 yrds of one another to create a pedestrian/cycle pathway per point 63 is spurious, when already an entrance exists, and is utilized, at the bridge connecting the Newbridge Rd to K Leisure. • The green area closest to proposed measure 63, is inaccessible 11 months of the year due to water logging and poor drainage, despite the attenuation pond addition. Foot traffic across this area will be impossible and should remain on the existing path 100 yds away. • The new proposed pedestrian/cycling entrance and pathway will require to be lit after dark, thereby directly impacting the houses located in the vicinity. • The Council have supported the residents of Jigginstown Green in planting a native hedgerow along the boundary of the estate, which has proved be an invaluable biodiversity corridor, this would be lost if access 63 is developed.

333 Mary Access 63 from the R445 at Jigginstown Green O’Halloran • Adding another walkway beside the one already in existence, will encourage more anti-social behaviour. • Corbally branch of the canal should be linked to the Naas section and an extended greenway be formed. • The creation of 2 additional entrances within 100 yrds of one another to create a pedestrian/cycle pathway per point 63 is spurious, when already an entrance exists, and is utilized, at the bridge connecting the Newbridge Rd to K Leisure. • The green area closest to proposed measure 63, is inaccessible 11 months of the year due to water logging and poor drainage, despite the attenuation pond addition. Foot traffic across this area will be impossible and should remain on the existing path 100 yds away. • The new proposed pedestrian/cycling entrance and pathway will require to be lit after dark, thereby directly impacting the houses located in the vicinity. • The Council have supported the residents of Jigginstown Green in planting a native hedgerow along the boundary of the estate, which has proved to be an invaluable biodiversity corridor, this would be lost if access 63 is developed. • With the proposed creation of 2 new entrances and a pedestrian/cycle path, the safety of children will unnecessarily be put at risk with surplus accessibility to and from Jigginstown Green estate.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Other Issues • Welcomes the plan to reduce HGV traffic from the town centre by directing it from the Newbridge Road to turn right onto the ring road by Chadwicks. However, the junction is extremely busy and HGV traffic along this route will increase. • The proposed construction of a new medical centre at the vacant site next to Chadwicks will encourage additional traffic through Jigginstown Green in order to bypass traffic lights.

334 J Murphy Jigginstown Green Proposed Pathway (Access 63) • No need for it as there is already a pathway there serving the function of the proposed pathway. • Damage the environment. • Encourage unsocial behaviour and increased litter. The money would be better spent resurfacing the road outside the estate using materials to reduce the noise pollution from traffic.

336 Eva Walsh Gallops Avenue • Naas LAP should only be voted on by Naas Municipal District Councillors. • Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in 2019. The “Gallops Avenue” is an attempt to reintroduce it and must be deleted from the LAP. • This route through Naas Racecourse was first proposed 25 years ago. It was not for purpose then and it is not for purpose now. We do not wish to see Naas Racecourse carved up. • Would bring unwelcome noise and pollution to residential estates. • An outer orbital route is required for Naas.

337 Evan Travers Objection to Proposed RD3/3A road over the canal • The proposed RD3/3A road over the canal to link up to the Old Caragh Road to Milbridge Way would pose serious environmental, safety and noise concerns for the homeowners of this area and residents of the Mill Lane nursing home. • Proposal would ruin the view along the canal from Tandys bridge looking back towards Naas and would also have a long-lasting impact on the wildlife in the area. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

338 Claire Walsh Gallops Avenue • Naas LAP should only be voted on by Naas Municipal District Councillors. • Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in 2019. The “Gallops Avenue” is an attempt to reintroduce it and must be deleted from the LAP. • This route through Naas Racecourse was first proposed 25 years ago. It was not for purpose then and it is not for purpose now. We do not wish to see Naas Racecourse carved up. • Would bring unwelcome noise and pollution to residential estates. • An outer orbital route is required for Naas.

339 Diarmuid Appropriate Assessment has failed to identify the potential impacts of the RD3 / RD3A on the Grand Moran Canal pNHA / Oldtown Water Gardens / Wetlands • There are "significant effects" to the NHA / Canal Corridor / Public Realm and Watercourses and local biodiversity and the AA screening report has failed to identify these potential effects on flora, fauna, protected species etc. • The Arup Assessment report states that there is ‘no likely significant effects’ identified for Objectives NE 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6 and 2.1. This AA report is not considered credible.

340 John Johnson • Submission objects to the proposed link from Tipper Road to Blessington road via Thornbrook estate (ID No. 46). States objection is based on the grounds of safety, volume of pedestrian traffic, possible congregation particularly at weekends, increased parking during race meetings at the racecourse. • Submits that the proposal will create significant disruption to a small residential area currently occupied by young families and older people living on their own. • Submission objects to the proposal to reintroduce the Gallops Avenue inner relief road route having been voted down last year by councillors. States that its being re-introduced despite significant objections from the surrounding estates. States that a proper ring road outside the current populated estates (Route 6) is a much more sensible and strategic option.

341 Brian O’Reilly • Submission states that the town centre, key amenity, is currently dominated by vehicles. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Submission proposes that a long-term vision for the amenity should be centred around the idea of community, where people can gather to meet with friends and family without the intrusion of traffic. • States that the attractions of the town centre for the resident/visitor must be a good selection of food and beverage outlets complimented with an interesting selection of retail shops. • Submits that a visionary approach is need which could include a fleet of autonomous electrical vehicles to be on call to move people from outlying car parks into the pedestrian areas and back again. • Further submits that if the town centre was closed to through traffic from Saturday at 6 until Sunday at 6 it would provide an opportunity to experience the sense of place and community sadly lacking in the current noisy, fraught downtown. Suggests that this could start with one weekend a month this summer and that over time this could extend to every weekend, providing a wonderful amenity for residents.

342 Davida Hulse • Submission outlines concerns of proposals to put more assisted housing on the piece of land between the entrance to Caragh Court and the Canal. • States that this is completely unrealistic and indicates a lack of concern for the long-suffering residents of Caragh court. • Outlines concerns relating to the proposal and the potential for increased antisocial behaviour. States that as a retiree this is a worrying thought and that he is not alone in having these concerns. • Notes that the prospect of more anti-social behaviour is a very frightening prospect for many of older people. • Requests that there be a more imaginative approach when it comes to the use of this land. • Appreciates that people need to be accommodated states that there are other parts of Naas where this can and should be happening.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 343 Emma Little • Submission states an error was made in the land use zoning map accompanying the draft LAP and request that this be corrected as outlined in the map submitted (see adjacent, property highlighted with red star). • Submitter notes that the draft Plan and Land Use Zoning Map is proposed to zoned her home and property as ‘SR: Strategy Reserve’ and ‘F: Open Space. States that the zoning in the Naas Town Development Plan 2011-2017 was ‘B: Existing Residential’ and requests that such a zoning be maintained.

344 James Fleming • Submission states that the likelihood that development will take place during the plan period on Tier 1 and Tier 2 sites must be questioned given the facts that many sites were similarly zoned in the 2011 Town Development Plan, the lack of development to date and absence of adequate services at the time of adoption of the Local Area Plan (LAP) in the case of the Tier 2 sites. • States that in the absence of a detailed and robust analysis why lands previously zoned for development have not been developed, the amount of land zoned may be deficient as there is no guarantee that these lands will be developed. • Submits that to avoid a shortage of development land to occur during the plan period of the LAP it is suggested that Tier 1 sites that have not been zoned, should be zoned in the LAP.

The Submission includes a report entitled ‘Tier 1 and Tier 2 zoned lands in the Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027, A report assessing Tier 1 and Tier 2 zoned lands in the Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027’ • The report provides an assessment of the appropriateness of the lands zoned for residential development in the Draft Plan in terms of the need to provide adequate zoned lands for the duration of the Local Area Plan. • The report aims to assess whether sufficient lands have been zoned for residential development to meet the population targets for the town having regard to: the likelihood that all zoned lands will be developed and the need to provide for headroom as indicated in relevant planning guidelines. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The report assesses the lands zoned for development under the following criteria: o Previous zoning status in the 2011 Town Development Plan. o Evidence of planning permissions that have not been taken up. o Evidence of infrastructural or other technical difficulties. o Evidence that proper criteria are applied to Tier 1 and Tier 2 zoning categories. • The report examines Tier 1 and Tier 2 Sites (23 sites) outlined in the SPIA and outlines conclusions as to their ability to deliver development within the life of the Plan. • A summary of the report’s conclusions is outlined as follows: o Of the Tier 1 sites that have been zoned for development a number were similarly zoned in the 2011 Town Development Plan. Since no development has taken place on these lands, the likelihood that development will take place during the plan period must be questioned. o Of the Tier 2 sites that have been zoned for development a number were similarly zoned in the 2011 Town Development Plan. Given the lack of development to date and absence of adequate services at the time of adoption of the LAP, the likelihood that development will take place during the plan period must be questioned. o In the absence of a detailed and robust analysis why lands previously zoned for development have not been developed, the amount of land zoned in the draft development plan may be significantly deficient as there is no guarantee that these lands will be developed. • To avoid a shortage of development land to occur during the plan period of the Local Area Plan it is suggested that Tier 1 sites that have not been zoned, should be zoned in the Local Area Plan. This applies to sites C5 and C11.

345 Marion Rackard • Submission states that the LAP must only incorporate Naas area and must not overlap into other areas. Submits that the Naas LAP should only be voted on by Naas Municipal District Councillors and that Local decisions should only be made by Local Representatives and the plan must not go to full Council. • Objects to the "Gallops Avenue" as we already did previously for The Naas Inner Relief Road. States that this was democratically rejected in 2019 and that the “Gallops Avenue” is an attempt to re-introduce it and must be deleted from the LAP. • Submits that an outer orbital route is required for Naas i.e. route 6 or another route. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 346 DSV • Submission by RPS on behalf of DSV (Rowan Tree Road (B1), Naas) relates to the range of permissible uses on lands proposed to be zoned Q: Enterprise and Employment (see map below) • Submission notes that c.365 people are employed in Naas working in warehouse / logistics facilities and ancillary offices at facilities in Rowan Tree Road, Naas Enterprise Park, Ladytown, and DSV Pennies Naas. • Notes that accessibility of Naas to the motorway network, Dublin Port, Airport etc and in this regard DSV are planning to invest further in Naas to expand and consolidate their business subject to appropriate facilities being available. Such investment will copper fasten the existing c. 365 no. jobs within the town and facilitate an increase in activities and employment up to c. 455 no. jobs.

Land Use Zoning and Permitted Uses • Refers to the provisions of the draft LAP noting the overarching policy support for increased employment within Naas, a designated ‘Key Town’. • States that a key sector which has the potential to deliver employment growth is the freight transport / logistics sector. In this regard, underlying economic growth and the ongoing relocation of logistics operations from Dublin City to strategic locations means Naas has a particular opportunity at this time. Submits that the draft Plan fails to grasp this opportunity in the land use zonings and uses ‘permitted in principle’ or ‘open for consideration’ within the LAP boundary. • Refers to Land uses ‘permitted in principle’ and ‘open for consideration’ within Q zoned lands. In this regard ‘Heavy Commercial Vehicle Park’ is deemed ‘open for consideration’ with a note (69) which states “Any such development within the Northwest Quadrant will need to consider the overall development strategy of high-end office complexes and campus style developments for this area”. Further notes ‘Warehouse (wholesale)/Store/Depot’ is not permitted in Q zoned lands. • States that effectively were this zoning to be adopted it would render impossible the development of logistics services and employment within Q - Enterprise & Employment zoned lands. • Submits that this is contrary to the existing situation under the Naas TDP where land uses permitted / open for consideration within Q zoned lands include inter alia: Repository, Store, Depot, Warehouse (wholesale). Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Further submits that this proposed restrictive land use is also contrary to the established strategic rationale for the motorway network. States that such a view was, reiterated recently in TII’s submission (dated 01/03/2021) on the Issues Paper for the Pre-Draft Stage of Kildare County Development Plan 2023 –29 which stated the need to “safeguard the strategic role of the national road network and associated junctions in catering for the safe and efficient movement of inter-urban and inter-regional traffic.” • States that the failure to provide even for the consideration of logistics within Q - Enterprise & Employment zoned lands is extremely worrying for DSV and will hinder the growth of DSV in Naas. Notes that the arbitrary limiting of logistics adjacent to the Motorway which was designed and built to provide for such strategic traffic does not accord with good or sustainable planning.

Recommendation 1: Within ‘Q: Enterprise & Employment’ zoned lands the land use ‘Warehouse (wholesale) /Store/Depot’ should continue to be ‘open for consideration’.

Land Use Phasing • Notes the provisions of the NPF relating to the tiered approach to planning. • Refers to the Sustainable Planning and Infrastructural Assessment (SPIA) was undertaken as part of the preparation of the Draft LAP. Notes that the SPIA concludes that “the 15 employment sites examined have the potential to be developed for economic uses during the lifetime of the Plan.” States that the SPIA does not provide a detailed analysis of each of the sites considered or a clear rationale for the tiering allocated to sites. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • With respect to the Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) the submission notes that much of the Q lands are allocated a Tier 2 phasing. In this regard, the submission notes that the SPIA references sites having “no existing access infrastructure, in addition to other environmental constraints” and alludes to an opaque “planning and serviceability weighting” in assigning a tiering to lands. Submits that the absence of greater detail it is impossible to interrogate the rationale for this tiering. Notes that the NWQ benefits from very significant infrastructural and servicing investment including, the new interchange (junction 9a), the M7 widening scheme/Sallins Bypass, the upgrade of the Osberstown WwTP and the enabling infrastructure (roads and services) within the NWQ. • States that significant areas of the Q zoned lands within the NWQ including ‘Q5’ (see adjacent map) are suitable for immediate development. Notes that the draft LAP states with regard to a significant area of the NWQ: “The employment lands are strategically located alongside the M7 motorway between junctions 9a and 10 and have the necessary infrastructure to facilitate development.”

Recommendation 2: Q(5) zoned land should be included in the designated Tier 1 Serviced Zoned Lands.

Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) • It is noted that the draft Plan includes Policy NWQ 1 which supports the sustainable development of the NWQ lands. Further to this policy there is an Objective (NWQ 1.1) for the preparation of a Northwest Quadrant Masterplan. States that DSV fully support the development of the NWQ being guided by a masterplan. • Outlines concerns that the requirement to prepare a masterplan may hinder and delay unnecessarily any development of the lands. In this regard submission states part (d) of Objective NWQ 1.1, which prohibits the consideration of applications for smaller areas of the NWQ until the completion of a masterplan is troubling. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that the implementation of such an embargo on the development of the NWQ does not accord with good planning, natural justice or sustainable development and effectively the development of the NWQ in accordance with land use zonings is halted with no clarity on when development may commence. • In regard to the above it questions if such a position is lawful, stating that there does not appear to be any provision in the Planning and Development Acts or Regulations to allow a planning authority arbitrarily refuse to consider a planning application. As stated in Section 34(1) of the Planning and Development Act where an application is made to the Council, the planning authority “may decide to grant the permission subject to or without conditions or refuse it”. Provision to refuse to consider an application is not referenced. Questions on what basis may a Local Area Plan debar An Bord Pleanála from considering a planning application.

Recommendation 3: It is recommended that Objective NWQ 1.1 (d) be omitted from Naas Local Area Plan 2021 – 2027.

Motorway Setback • The submission notes that an ‘Approximate Line of Setback of Development from M7’ is indicated on the land use zoning map passing through the NWQ and also notes objective MTO 3.7 which seeks to ensure a 91-metre building line setback from the motorway and associated junctions, with ancillary development being considered under certain circumstance. • Submission notes that within Naas there is considerable existing development within the 91m setback, including the Monread Shopping Centre, Osberstown Cottages, Irish International Trading Corporation, Dolly Skip Hire, numerous premises within the M7 Business Park etc. • States that the usefulness of such a setback given the location of numerous developments with c. 40 – 90m of the M7 at various locations within Naas is questionable. As is the necessity of a 182m (91m X 2) setback to provide for “future protection of the road network” which the submission notes as excessive in the extreme. • Whilst noted that concerns with regard to noise are reasonable, it states that these may be better addressed by a tailored approach and appropriate noise assessment and mitigation. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Recommendation 4: It is recommended that objective MTO 3.7 be amended to read as follows: • “MTO 3.7 To ensure a 91 40-metre building line setback from the motorway and associated junctions from the nearest roadside edge to protect against transportation noise and to ensure the future protection of the motorway network. Under certain circumstances Ancillary development may will be considered within the setback zone in recognition of local conditions and the nature of the proposed activity.”

347 Phoebe Dillane RD3 and RD3A (Millbridge Street (Old Caragh Road to Millbridge Way) • Submission outlines concerns regarding the proposed RD3/RD3A road/bridge over the Grand Canal. States that the proposed bridge over the canal would be a severe blow to the peaceful environment of the canal walk. • Notes that there is a wildlife Sanctuary on both sides of the Canal at the proposed location of the bridge and if constructed it would have a severe impact and destroy these habitats. • States that Naas needs to preserve areas such as the canal as there is so much development happening elsewhere around the town. • Believes that over the past year, there has been a greater appreciation amongst the community of the natural beauty and value of the canal area as has been evident with the numbers of walkers and cyclists using the amenity. Submits that the section between the Harbour and Tandy bridge and further on towards Sallins has been a fantastic recreational amenity particularly since Car Free Sunday was introduced. • Notes that with plans to develop the area further as a cycle/walking greenway and potential linkages into a Town park at the DeBurgh lands, this area of the town has huge potential as a natural amenity. States that this potential should be protected in the development plan and should not be compromised. • Submits that this proposal will bring noise, pollution and traffic to this area and will only add more traffic to one of the most congested roads in Naas bringing thousands of vehicles to existing quiet, mature residential areas, effectively eradicating whatever quality of life that the residents currently enjoy. • States that effectively, the Council intends to complete a ring road of the town. The submission concludes by imploring the Council to remove this plan for a new bridge on the canal and new road through Mill Lane.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Northwest Quadrant Masterplan/Flood Risk • Submission welcomes the change in zoning designation within the Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) to strategic reserve (SR). States that this will hopefully protect the integrity of the lands within the Northwest Quadrant to provide for the future strategic expansion of the town and to ensure that inappropriate forms of development do not occur. • Outlines concerns in relation to potential large-scale housing development adjacent to her residence at Abbeyville, on lands always subject to flooding which remain in a flooded state for most of the year. Notes that flooding occurred his year on the lands across from DeBurgh’s lock. • Outlines concern from local residents is that if these flood plains are developed upon the displaced water could pose a food risk to our properties. Notes that a significant area within the NWQ has been identified by the as potentially at risk from flooding (under the National CFRAM Programme) and welcomes the preparation of a Flood Relief Scheme for the area and that the areas marked as SR on Map 11.1 are not changed in the final version of the LAP. • Note the intention of the Planning Authority to prepare a Masterplan for the NWQ following the outcoming of the Flood Relief Plan. States that as residents of the lands adjoining the SR they are anxious that the community be consulted during this process. • Welcomes the new vision for the NWQ which includes for the retention of open space and amenity with important landscape and environmental features being retained and incorporated into this open space / amenity network. • Expresses hopes that that the Council will value the importance of the greenway along the Canal and push large housing development away from this amenity to allow for its enjoyment as a greenspace Naas as there is no other area of the town with comparable potential. States that this potential should be protected in the masterplan.

348 Brian O’Reilly • Submission states that the re-opening the Corbally Line will provide the Naas area with tremendous opportunities in tourism and recreation. • The tow path currently is only suitable for walkers. I consider it too rough for running or cycling. As a greenway with proper paving along with water sport and small craft access to Naas Harbour it could match any open-air amenity in Ireland. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Encourages the Council to make it a stated aim to open the line prior to any further development on the western side of the town. • Submits that the right of way 'Primrose Lane' linking Jigginstown with the Rathasker Road must be opened to maximise the potential for walkers and leisure cyclists.

349 Peter Kelly • Submission by Clarke & Co. on behalf of Peter Kelly (Newhall Properties Ltd) relates a request for a portion of land located adjacent to the Junction 10 interchange at Newhall to be zoned ‘H: Industrial and Warehousing’ (see adjacent map) • Submission notes the context of the lands in question, their accessibility to the M7 motorway and that the lands form part of an existing industrial park with existing access roads and infrastructure. • Notes that the entire site was zoned for industrial uses in the last CDP (under Naas Environs) but is unzoned and outside of the LAP boundary under the draft Plan. • Submission states that this is an oversight as two companies have received permission from Kildare County Council to develop the subject site under Plan Ref. 20/714 (L Queally) and Plan Ref. 20/20715 Ballymooney Foods Limited. In this regard it states that the error must be rectified as a matter of urgency as the companies cannot proceed with financing development on unzoned lands. • It is noted that the submission has attached letters from Liam Queally and Pat Doyle (Ballymooney Foods Ltd.) in support of the submission. • The submission includes a series of maps and photographs in support of its request. • Submission concludes by reiterating its request for the subject site to be zoned ‘H: Industrial and Warehousing’ noting that L. Queally and Ballmooney Foods are a valued employer in Naas for the past 42 years employing in excess of 1,000 people. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 350 Tracy Dwyer Submission requests the Council to consider approximately 10-15 acres land north east of the proposed roundabout at Newhall be considered for commercial zoning to facilitate 100+ jobs be moved from Dublin to Kildare.

Note: The submission includes no map which would provide further details on the precise location and extent of the lands in question.

351 Aoghus Dillane Northwest Quadrant Masterplan/Flood Risk • Submission welcomes the change in zoning within the Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) to strategic reserve (SR) as hopefully this will to protect the integrity of the lands within the Northwest Quadrant to provide for the future strategic expansion of the town and to ensure that inappropriate forms of development do not occur. • Outlines concerns in relation to potential large-scale housing development adjacent to his residence at Abbeyville in areas of land always subject to flooding which remain in a flooded state for most of the year. Notes that flooding occurred his year on the lands across from DeBurgh’s lock. • Outlines concern from residents that if these flood plains are developed upon, the displaced water could pose a food risk to our properties. Notes that a significant area within the NWQ has been identified by the as potentially at risk from flooding (under the National CFRAM Programme) and welcomes the preparation of a Flood Relief Scheme for the area and that the areas marked as SR on Map 11.1 are not changed in the final version of the LAP. • Note that the Planning Authority are to prepare a Masterplan for the NWQ following the outcoming of the Flood Relief Plan. Notes that as residents of the lands adjoining the SR they are anxious that the community be consulted during this process. • Welcomes the new vision for the NWQ which includes for the retention of open space and amenity with important landscape and environmental features being retained and incorporated into this open space and amenity network. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Expresses hopes that that the Council will value the importance of the greenway along the canal and push large housing development away from this amenity to allow for its enjoyment as a greenspace Naas as there is no other area of the town with comparable potential. States that this potential should be protected in the masterplan. RD3 and RD3A (Millbridge Street (Old Caragh Road to Millbridge Way) • Submission outlines concerns regarding the proposed RD3/RD3A road/bridge over the Grand Canal. States that the proposed bridge over the canal would be a severe blow to the peaceful environment of the canal walk. • Notes that there is a wildlife Sanctuary on both sides of the Canal at the proposed location of the bridge and if constructed it would have a severe impact and destroy these habitats. • States that Naas needs to preserve areas such as the canal as there is so much development happening elsewhere around the town. • Believes that over the past year, there has been a greater appreciation amongst the community of the natural beauty and value of the canal area as has been evident with the numbers of walkers and cyclists using the amenity. Submits that the section between the Harbour and Tandy bridge and further on towards Sallins has been a fantastic recreational amenity particularly since Car Free Sunday was introduced. • Notes that with plans to develop the area further as a cycle/walking greenway and potential linkages into a Town park at the DeBurgh lands, this area of the town has huge potential as a natural amenity. States that this potential should be protected in the development plan and should not be compromised. • Submits that this proposal will bring noise, pollution and traffic to this area and will only add more traffic to one of the most congested roads in Naas bringing thousands of vehicles to existing quiet, mature residential areas, effectively eradicating whatever quality of life that the residents currently enjoy. • States that effectively, the Council intends to complete a ring road of the town. The submission concludes by imploring the Council to remove this plan for a new bridge on the canal and new road through Mill Lane.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 352 Birdwatch • Submission states that Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch have been at the forefront of bird conservation Ireland (Kildare for the past decade. In this regard the submission notes that that more birds have fallen into the “red list” Branch) in the latest “Birds of Conservation Concern”. • Notes that water and access to it provides certain birds an essential environment to feed, nest and roost and that the open waters and riparian zones (interface between land and a river or stream) in Naas provide a vital lifeline for a number of birds that lifeline can be optimised by some intervention of man. States that the riparian zones in Naas need some management to increase: o The abundance of Kingfishers, grey wagtail, and dipper; and o Facilitate the ease of placement of nest boxes for these birds. Many of the streams are overgrown, which hinders the ease of movement of these three birds along the watercourses. • Notes that there are places where a single shrub species i.e. ‘Dogwood (red twig)’ which has been unsympathetically planted en masse (53.234860, -6.678522), and it has completely blocked the waterway. In this regard, a recent reference document is that can be consulted is Native Woodland Information Note No. 4 by Woodlands of Ireland. • Submits that apart from freeing up the watercourse, there could be more perching opportunities added for these three birds in particular. Rocks and boulders carefully positioned will provide not only convenient and intermittent perching sites, but also turbulence and eddies, and deeper pools. • Notes that Gravel beds will provide a safe haven of a wide range of aquatic biota. A more torturous route using sympathetic “obstacles” for the water to flow, will add character, sounds, raising dissolved oxygen levels, while providing the grey wagtail and dipper with resting, roosting, and feeding places, along the length of the flowing waters. Further notes that deeper pools will allow the assembly of small fish (minnow and stickleback) upon which Kingfisher feed. • States that the water quality should be controlled so that the freshwater nymph, mollusc, and invertebrate load is high enough to sustain populations of these three birds. Concludes by stating that according to the EPA catchments.ie website https://www.catchments.ie/ small streams represent 77% of the length of the Irish river network. Biodiversity increases sharply when water features are combined with land-based ecosystems. • Submission includes as an attachment a publication by Woodlands of Ireland ‘Native Riparian Woodlands – A Guide to Identification, Design, Establishment and Management’ (Native Woodland Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Information No. 4). This document details how well-managed native riparian woodlands (one of the rarest types of woodlands in Ireland) can play an important part in conserving and expanding woodland biodiversity, in addition to providing habitats essential to the lifecycle of freshwater organisms.

353 Spring Gardens (Millbridge Street (Old Caragh Road to Millbridge Way) Residents’ • Submission on behalf of the Spring Gardens Residents’ Association wishes oppose the plan to construct Association new roads, RD3 and RD3A including a road bridge across the canal contained in the Plan. • States that if implemented, it will have a detrimental effect on the quality of life for many of the residents of Naas and it is totally at odds with the often stated objective of making our town an attractive place to live and work. • Submits that the proposed new route will create additional traffic on to the Sallins Rd. close to the town centre. States that the road is currently congested, hazardous for cyclists and pedestrians (especially school children) and not fit for purpose, • Reiterates that the proposal is flawed, it will not improve the traffic flow and makes no sense to direct additional traffic on to the Sallins Rd. In addition, the planned route goes through the centre of a settled residential area and effectively fractures the estate with no benefits to anyone living in the area. • Notes the importance of the canal area to the town, highlighted during this pandemic and states that it is agreed it must be a protected area for wildlife and safeguarded as an amenity for the growing population. However, states that proposed bridge totally contradicts this stated overall objective of the plan and has no place in the vision for the area and the town and should be removed from the Plan.

354 Liz Donohue • Submission states that the LAP must incorporate Naas only. • Submits that the "Gallops Avenue" is an attempt to re-introduce the failed Naas Inner Relief Road project, which was already democratically rejected. • States that Naas needs a proper outer orbital route and not an inner relief road. • Further states that the plan is a direct assault on people, communities and areas that have enjoyed green spaces and traffic-free status for almost 50 years.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 355 Liebherr • Submission by David Mulcahy Planning Construction Consultants Ltd. on behalf of Liebherr Construction Equipment Ltd. Equipment Ltd. relates to a 1.01 hectare site adjoining Site 16 Osberstown Business Park (Folio No. KE54712F) (see adjacent Map) • A small portion of lands in their ownership in the south-west corner is outside of the development boundary of the draft Naas LAP 2019-23 and its therefore unzoned. The land currently consists of scrubland. • Submission notes that the Council previously granted planning permission in 2008/9 (under Plan Ref. 08/311) to facilitate development for a new factory on this unzoned potion of the lands • Further notes that Liebherr Construction Equipment Ltd have recently been granted permission in 2020 (Plan Ref. 19/739) and these lands are included in the permitted site layout plan and intend to provide employment for 40 people. • Accordingly, the submission seeks that the south-west corner of landholding to be zoned for ‘H: Industry/Warehousing’ so that it would be treated in the same manner as the rest of the site and reflect their inclusion in the planning permission for a new regional depot. • Submission details the planning history of the site and outlines the planning context including the provisions of the County Development Plan (CDP) relating to Industrial Development, the previous CDP (2011-2017) and the Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2021-27. • The submission includes a series of maps in support of its request.

356 Eimear Freeley RD3/RD3A • The social, environmental, and societal impact would be detrimental. • The Canal, the only remaining amenity in Naas Town centre and a historic sight, would be destroyed. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Danger to pedestrians, especially the elderly and younger residents of Millbridge area. • Noise and air pollution would increase significantly.

357 Colivet Family • The northern portion of the Colivet Family lands are partly zoned New Residential (C5) but are designated Tier 2 in the Draft NLAP. • However, the Sustainable Planning and Infrastructural Assessment rated these lands the 6th highest in terms of the infrastructure assessment and specifically identifies them as Tier 1 lands on this basis. • Submit that the land (C5) be redesignated as Tier 1 as they are ‘ready to go’ in terms of infrastructure. • Of the 10 sites identified as Tier 1, two have been downgraded (C5 and C11). Tier 2 lands have been upgraded (C7, part of C8, C10, C15, C16) which are all equal or further out from the town centre than (C5).

• No justification in the draft NLAP or the associated supporting documents as to why the subject lands have been downgraded to Tier 2 lands. • There are lands zoned for residential development, Tier 1 over multiple Naas plans and have never been the subject of any planning applications which suggest the landowners may have no appetite to act on these residential zonings. Such as Site C11. These lands needs serious consideration, particularly when there are other lands, such as C5, where the owner is ready to seek planning for housing. • Under Circular PL 8/2016: Sites in key demand areas, that have been zoned for many years, are ready- to-go but are not being made available for development but which are counted as part of core strategy development potential calculations, should be examined critically to determine whether other similar well- located and ready-to-go but unzoned lands should be considered as alternative zoned lands, where the prospects for making available for development of such alternative lands are better. • Moylan Engineering Statement attached to the submission. Statement confirming that the subject site is ‘ready to go’ in terms of infrastructure. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Irish Water pre-connection enquiry response that 200 residential units can be facilitated on the wider landholding. Attached to submission.

358 Colin Defunct Naas Inner Relief Road / The Gallops Avenue O'Rafferty • IRR was comprehensively defeated by the democratic vote of the Naas Municipal District in June 2019. • This democratic decision must be upheld. • All iterations of the Naas Inner Relief Road must be removed from the draft Naas Local Area Plan. • The Gallops Avenue, will move thousands of vehicles, including large volumes of HGV, in close proximity to existing residential estates. • Congestion will move from current traffic junctions to the new proposed junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well. • A considerable portion of this route traverses by Naas Racecourse. • This area must be preserved as the “Green Lung” portion of Naas. • It must be maintained for recreational / amenity purposes. • The proposal is out of date. • It will be a 36-40-year-old proposal by the time of its estimated implementation period. • The Naas LAP must be voted on by Naas MD Councillors only. • Local decisions should only be made by local representatives. • A long-term transport and traffic management strategy is needed. • Need an outer ring road, like Route 6 suggested in the 2019 plans.

359 Cllr Bill • The 2016 census population for Naas (21,597) understandably for a growing town understated the current population. • Given that 1346 new homes have been constructed since 2016 an estimated current population would be more than 25 000. • The LAP targets over three thousand jobs but only approx. 1000 houses to be built in the same period. • Given the approx. 750 people in Naas on the housing list and the government’s position to lease and buy as many houses as they can, this will leave approx. 250 houses available to first time buyers. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The house numbers need to be increased.

• The sustained and rapid population growth will inevitably place demands on social infrastructure such as schools and creches. • As per the social infrastructure audit both primary and post primary schools are currently operating at capacity and creches are all full. (Hill House Creche is now closed so these spaces are obsolete) • The 5 creches required under previous planning permissions should immediately be constructed. • The timely delivery of infrastructure is also stated as a key issue under Section 11.2. • As there will be approx. 1200 houses built under this plan. Any estate that has a creche facility requirement should be built after the construction of 75 houses.

• Strategic Housing Development - Issues such as heights and densities have been substantially in excess of what is permitted under the terms of the LAP. While this process is due to end in 2021 it is not clear if that will mean a return of the full remit to Local Authorities.

• Naas Inner Relief Road for which a Part 8 was roundly objected to is now renamed “Gallops Avenue” and the proposal to zone lands new residential is “fully dependent” on the delivery of this road. • The location of the road means any development beyond the Racecourse would inevitably require another new road which should be stated as an objective in the LAP. • Building this road will only bring extra traffic and satisfy one particular site. • Seek the deletion of the Gallops Avenue road objective and inclusion of this line as a greenway.

• Road objective RD3/RD3A will draw new traffic into an existing residential area making it less attractive for pedestrians and cyclists. • Endorse and agree with the submission made by the Mill Lane Residents Association. • Propose a pedestrian/cycling bridge at this location allowing two-way movement. Will require people to make a modal shift. • Seeking the deletion of this road objective and inclusion of a greenway corridor to the North west quarter.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Any connection from North West Quadrant to Abbey street via Abbey Bridge should be for pedestrians or cyclists only to force a modal shift.

• A one-way system should be explored as significant construction will take place with the new shopping centre. Corbans lane should be part of the one-way system. Need to start reimagining our town centres. People want focal points to visit and this would be a good place to start.

• Welcome the bridge at Landen park to be constructed as part of the Naas to Sallins Greenway scheme. Partly constructed and need to be complete.

• Need a link from Oldtown walk to Millennium park. This will give off road cycle and walking permeability to the park and the station at Sallins.

• Sallins road is left out of all the cycle projects in the plan. There are three schools and the Naas GAA on the road. Insert a permeability objective for cycle and walking infrastructure along Sallins road inside the wall of the site proposed for new residential (C19).

• Propose that an off-road cycle lane be constructed from Craddockstown golf club to the junction of Frairy road and along the tree line to corbans lane. Will provide permeability to the two schools Naas CBS and St Corbans BNS.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Remove the permeability link from Craddockstown park. The link marked in green is a danger to children. Replace with a link through the famine graveyard which provide access to the hospital. Marked in red.

• Permeability link at Jigginstown green is not of any use as there is already a link at Jigginstown park and the canal bridge. This should be removed from the plan.

• Widen all paths in our amenity areas to 4m to allow shared cycling and walking.

• Ensure that raised table crossings are inserted at all entrances and estates.

• Construct new pedestrian/cycle bridges at Landen Park, Oldtown Demense, Soldiers Island, Naas Harbour and Locks at rear of Naas GAA.

• Improve walking and cycling facilities at corbans lane that has two schools along a busy road.

• Make Lough Bui a cul de sac for school safety. Will no longer be needed for traffic once floods cross is opened.

• Construct footpaths on both sides of the library/Town hall.

• Close the junction at Abbey street to traffic and construct a pedestrian square.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Construct a cycle track from Naas to Newbridge along the R445. According to census data many workers commute to Newbridge and Toughers industrial estate by bike.

• Naas harbour should include significant public realm features. Land should be designated for public realm and land acquired from Mr Healy to make the harbour seating area wider.

• The Mecerney lands to the south of Mill lane nursing home should be designated for allotments and a community garden.

• North west Quadrant should have an integrated grid style cylcle and walking network. Detail per submission of Naas Greenways feasibility study.

• Should connect the ring road to Caragh village by a single side shared space cycle / walking track.

• Need to develop a stand-alone Dog park.

• Need a cycle lane from Pipers Hill through the land zoned F2 strategic open space from rear of Bellingsfield to Ballymore road.

• School pedestrian links should form part of any new planning permission submitted by schools.

• Land C8 should be permeable by a through road. This will reduce the need for an inner relief road and possibly facilitate an outer link.

• Zoning of the De Burgs gardens land should not be changed to residential C19.

• The zoning of the land opposite Carragh court should be changed to green belt to facilitate the greenway. At the very least change to low density age friendly housing.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The LAP acknowledges lower levels of comparison shopping compared to Newbridge. Already many unoccupied premises on Main Street, plus the added challenge of Covid 19 must be acknowledged for the survival of the remaining shops and businesses. • In addition to regeneration initiatives, a forum is needed to understand the new challenges the retail sector face. Many unoccupied buildings that could provide a full or partial residential function. The requirement for car parking and greenspace for over shop living should be dispensed as its hindering these spaces from being adapted for residential use.

• A need for playing pitches for local clubs like Naas GAA, Naas rugby club, Naas AFC and Naas United plus many other smaller soccer clubs. Naas Ac is commencing an Athletic track which needs to be supported.

• St Davids castle site should have significant public realm and age friendly housing. Opportunity to create a McCauley Place type of project in the heart of town.

361 Sanctuary Opposed to Pedestrian Measure Ref. No. 68 and the opening of any Landscapes access to the Devoy Barracks site at this location. Adopt the necessary Limited material alterations to the Draft Plan i.e. the omission of Pedestrian Measure Ref. No. 68.

The primary access to Sanctuary Landscapes Limited is via St. Patrick’s Terrace from Newbridge Road. The adjacent map shows the full extent of the premises of Sanctuary Landscapes Limited.

• When taking the existing footpath (c.1.6m wide) and the on-street parking of the residential properties in St. Patrick’s Terrace into account the effective width of the carriageway reduces to c.4m. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • St. Patrick’s Terrace provides access to Sanctuary Landscapes Limited, a manufacturing facility and a panel beater at the head of the cul-de sac. This space has evolved into a critical element of support infrastructure providing ancillary parking/servicing area for the adjacent industrial/commercial uses. • Appears that no account has been taken of the locational context of the proposed ‘Pedestrian Measure’ and its implication for the established uses in this area. Sanctuary Landscapes Limited will not consent to any accessway traversing their land. • Question how the “Pedestrian link” is to be established, simply by opening the boundary of Devoy Barracks Site on St. Patrick’s Terrace and allowing informal access or by a purpose-built pedestrian way? Also, although not specified as a pedestrian/cycleway, there is a strong possibility that it may be adapted for that purpose.

• First scenario: Safety risk for pedestrians when moving through the head of the cul-de-sac. Issues will also inevitably arise with pedestrian overspill onto the Terrace’s carriageway because of the narrow width of the existing footpath for the expected high volumes of pedestrian traffic. • Issues will arise in relation to the movement of cyclists in safety along the Terrace, given its use as primary accessway to businesses, which is already problematic due to parked cars on the Terrace. • Alternative scenario i.e. purpose-built pedestrian way, the functional standards set out in DEMURS requires a minimum width of 2.5m in areas of low to moderate pedestrian activity. Given the significance of the proposed link a minimum width of 3m is required for moderate to high pedestrian activity. • The recommended width for a one-way cycle lane is 2m. This means to comply with the standards a pedestrian/cycleway of 6.5m is needed. This would be a road with an overall width of c.7.2m. The Terrace is unsuitable for a connection of this scale.

• A pedestrian way in compliance with the above-mentioned standards, traversing through the head of the cul-de-sac will result in the elimination of the existing parking facilities in this area. Their displacement will have a serious impact on accessibility and may threaten the viability of the business. • Any widening of the footway on St. Patrick’s Terrace will have serious implication for on-street parking for residents of the Terrace and to allow for safe and unobstructed access for traffic generated by the business activities. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The overall width of the road serving the Terrace is c.7.2m. The provision of a pedestrian/cycle way would effectively close off St. Patrick’s Terrace to vehicular traffic and deny the businesses access.

• Fig. 10.28 of the LAP - Inaccurate to represent St. Patrick’s Terrace as a link which could facilitate access to ‘Devoy Barracks Site’. • There are several alternative ‘ Pedestrian/cycle route’ links shown on Fig. 10.28. These links connect to the ‘MERITS’ project, the KCC offices and car park and the public amenity area, between the Council’s offices and Newbridge Road. • These spaces contain an integrated pedestrian path network leading directly to Newbridge Road. • This network could be modified to provide a cycleway of appropriate standard which could be linked to any cycleway network.

The viability of the established businesses should not be endangered when more attractive and safer route alternatives are available.

362 Alan Byrne • The planned road, the Gallops Avenue has already been rejected. • Need to bring traffic around the town not down the narrow artery that is Tipper Road - creating bottlenecks where there is no space. • The road needs to be further out to adapt to the expansion of the town going forward. • Makes no sense to think Blessington Road can cope with increased traffic volumes.

363 Brendan Kenny Objects to the planning for the South West quarter of Naas, particularly in the triangle between the old Rathasker Road and the Newbridge Road. • Excessive amount of housing planned for the triangle area, without adequate open space. • Already, the Elsmore, Whitethorn, the Osprey apartments, and extant permission for the Devoy Quarter (with density of 68 units per hectare) will add approaching one thousand housing units into a relatively small area around the Devoy link road. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • These developments have a high housing density, resulting in a very low amount of green space. • 100 local authority housing proposed on the grounds west of Rathasker Road, density of 75 units per hectare. • The Strategic Housing Development on the old Devoy Barracks field, permission for 221 units exceeding the maxima figure in the draft plan. • 3,4 and 5 storey buildings are proposed which will create high-rise and totally unsuitable construction which strongly contrasts with prevailing social and planning policy and does not fit the character of Naas (15% quality open space is again extremely little). • Proposal for a further 73 units Local Authority houses at the Old Carage Road (35 units per hectare). The density of housing will ensure that there is very little open space. • National and county policy is for balanced socio-economic development which are contradicted if these proposals are actioned as outlined in the draft plan. • Consider the impacts of such high-density development into the future.

Naas generally • Excessive housing is being pushed into Naas. • The environmental and social infrastructure cannot keep pace. • The town is left to deal with unwanted and problematic outcomes. • County and local area plan for Naas load excessive amount of residential development upon it (and Sallins similarly). • Other towns and villages have minimal residential development attached to them while they have significant infrastructure and plenty of available land.

364 Fiona Duigan "Inner Relief Road", more recently dubbed, "Gallops Avenue" • The route was democratically rejected by the vast majority of NMD Councillors in a Part 8 Procedure. • If the "Gallops Avenue" road were to be built immediately, the necessity for an outer relief road would persist which would result in almost double the expenditure. • The proposed road construction on the West side of the Racecourse would implicate the following potential issues: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o Noise pollution, air pollution, pollution from vibration and pollution from light. o Loss of Privacy. o Danger to Safety – Lorries transporting toxic or hazardous substances. o Loss of Sleep to residents. o Impact on Trees and Wildlife. o Impact on Health and Well-being of Residents. o Pedestrian Footpaths/Cycle Paths would facilitate the possible Parking of Caravans. o Location of Bus Stops and associated Noise. o Potential for anti-social Behaviour, associated with public thoroughfares. o Elevated Security Risk to rear of Houses – exposure to public walk way. o Burden on local Infrastructure – incapable of supporting additional intersecting axis of traffic and transport. o Devaluation of house property. o Degradation of Integrity of Racecourse. o Reduction of Racecourse Car Parking Space. o Restriction of Access to Racecourse – for walkers. o Road construction so close to residential estates would have to include special attention to, as well as considerable extra expenditure on: Electricity cables, services, noise mitigation measures, sound proofing of houses and interference with reception – radio, television, broadband.

Conclusion • An outer rather than an inner orbital route is needed for Naas. • Decision on the LAP must not go to full council. Local decisions should only be made by local representatives, i.e. Naas Municipal District Councillors.

365 Joanna Proposed Pathway from the Lakes to Craddockstown Park: O’Byrne • Objecting to the proposed pathway from the Lakes through to Craddockstown Park (The Way) Estate due to dangers associated with it. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • There are already 3 pathways leading to and from the estate. A 4th hazardous route is not necessary and the children in the estate should not be subjected to such openly perilous surroundings. Reference is made to Table 5.1, Ref No. 45.

Gallops Avenue: • Concerned about the effect of the diversion of traffic from the town centre to Gallops Avenue as it will have a negative impact on local estates along the R447 due to the increase in noise and environmental pollution. • Traffic is being re-routed rather than alleviated. • This proposal was rejected previously and should not be pushed through without the support of residents and councillors. The submission is strongly opposed to the Gallops Avenue proposal.

366 John Callaghan Submission relates to the Gallops Avenue road proposal. Gallops Avenue: • This route previously known as Route 2 of the Naas Inner Relief Project was rejected by Naas MD in June 2019 with backing from the residents. This was a democratic decision and must be upheld. • The Naas LAP must be voted on by Naas MD councillors only. Any vote to adopt the Naas LAP must not go to full council. • To claim that the Gallops Avenue will relieve congestion from the Main Street and Dublin Road is simply not true. It is merely moving it a short distance away. • An outer orbital route to bring traffic away from the Main Street / Dublin Road and residential areas is required. (i.e., Route 6).

367 Cormac Ahern • Plans for Milbridge Street will only move traffic congestion to the proposed junction at Finlay Park/Carragh Road. This would adversely impact the quality of life and safety of residents in that area. • The priority bus route proposed through Finlay Par is unsuitable as it would be passing through a residential area.

368 Helen O’Leary Objection to the planned bridge over the canal in Naas for the following reasons: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Negative impact on a unique area of natural beauty within the town. • Possibility of disruption to flora and fauna in the area. • Increased noise and air pollution. • Inconvenience to the residents of Mill Lane due to increased traffic. • Increased traffic and congestion on the Sallins Road particularly at school times with likely health and safety issues.

369 Yvonne Proposed pedestrian pathway from the Green area in Craddockstown Way through to the Lakes: Masters • This proposal would open an unsafe pathway from Craddockstown Way to the Lakes with fast flowing water posing a serious concern for the safety of children playing on the green in the estate. • Security is also an issue due to non-residents using the pathway. • The pathway is not necessary as there is already ample access to the Lakes. • A similar proposal was rejected in 2010 due to safety and liability issues. These concerns still stand, and the pathway is strongly opposed for these reasons.

370 Anne Lawlor Submission relates to the proposed pathway from Craddockstown Way to the Lakes: • Objecting to the proposed pathway as it would be unsafe and dangerous for children in the Craddockstown Way Estate. Reference is made to Table 5.1, Ref: 45.

371 Evelyn Submission objects to proposed road between Old Caragh Road and Mill Lane/ Sallins Road for the following Hainsworth reasons: • It would have a detrimental effect on the Canal and Greenway area as it would add more noise and pollution to an invaluable walkway for the community. • It would also have a disastrous impact on the local, natural habitat for birds and animals.

372 Desmond Submission is opposed to the proposed road RD3/3A that is to connect the Old Caragh Road with the Sallins Murray Road for the following reasons: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The proposal would have an impact on one of the most scenic parts of the Grand Canal that has been used as a walking amenity by residents in Naas for decades. Current pandemic highlighted the importance of this amenity. • The road will split a quiet residential estate in two, having an impact on all residents. • Volume of traffic would have an impact on the safety of children playing in the estate. • Impact to residents of Mill Lane Nursing home who use the quiet estate for safe walking. • Traffic volume will impact on residents of Mill Lane from an environmental and noise perspective. • Routing of traffic will add further congestion to an already congested Sallins Road while also adding congestion to Mill Lane which is currently a quiet residential estate. • The proposal was removed from previous draft plans several times following resistance from local councillors and residents. It is a negative proposal, and it is surprising to see it appear again in the hope of achieving a different outcome.

373 John Byrne This submission refers to 3 separate themes / projects and the effects they will have on the area (with an emphasis on Finlay Park).

Land Use Zoning (Open Space and Amenity in Finlay Park) • Designation of open space at the rear of Finlay Park is welcomed. The site is presently poorly fenced off and unfinished. It is contrary to open space principles in the plan as it not usable and safe. • A specific objective should be included requiring the developer to remove fencing and make the lands usable for the public and residents. A time limit should be put on this objective and lands should be completed and usable within 2 years. This land is unfinished since 2017 and if not mandated by the plan it will remain unfinished and unsafe. • Children in the estate can access the fenced off area which has uneven ground, building material left on the site, and no protection from the open stream along its rear. If this is not addressed during the life of this plan the site will have been unfinished and unsafe for 10 years. • Page 185 of the Plan relating to the future development of site C3 states that the completion of open space in the estate is “to be carried out in tandem with new development and completed prior to the occupation Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. of all units”. This language is vague and could be interpreted that the open space may not be finished until a future development on the C3 site is completed. This is inadequate as it links two unrelated issues.

Millbridge Street: • Opposed to this proposal mainly due to the damage it will do to the amenity of the canal. It will ruin a beautiful stretch of the canal which is extensively used by people as an amenity particularly during the pandemic and this area should be protected. • The proposal will create a rat run in local estates, encourages more driving into the town centre and contradicts objectives to promote walking and cycling. • Accepts bus only plans for the Finlay Park area, which is to be developed further, however the Millbridge Street is proposed in isolation, is an engineering first approach and should not be allowed to determine the future land use planning objectives for the north west quadrant. • The modelling provided in the transport strategy was limited and does not provide detail on the increase in traffic from Millbridge Street turning right onto the Sallins Road in the direction of Poplar Square even though it was highlighted red to indicate an increase in traffic. The main thoroughfare in Monread will also be affected but no data was provided for residents to assess its impact on the area which would be severe. • The proposed new road will encourage greater car usage (particularly to access St. Mary’s Schools and the Poplar Square Area) yet the modelling did not indicate the impact. • The road appears primarily to take pressure off the Millennium roundabout so instead of keeping traffic on the outskirts of the town it will drive more into the town centre.

Urban Regeneration & Development Strategy (Site C3 – Finlay Park) • Recognise that this site will be developed given its proximity to the town, however, the density proposed (40-60 units per hectare), _is at odds with that previously proposed (35 units per hectare in 2007 LAP and 2019 Draft LAP) and must be amended. There is no justification given for the dramatic increase in proposed density on this site. • The 2019 draft plan emphasised that the development of this KDA should take account of the established pattern of development in the area and minimise impacts on the amenity of adjoining dwellings. There has been no change to density guidelines in Kildare CDP’s since 2007, only the interpretation of the guidelines Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. as they relate to this site have changed. This must be explained. Any pre-planning or engagement meetings with developers relating to the site must be detailed. • 60 units per hectare is excessive and not in keeping with the established form of development. • C2 site at Devoy Barracks which is closer to the town than most of the C3 sites has a lower proposed density of 35-50 units. • A framework for development is being proposed for the rest of Finlay Park which is at odds with the existing form and character.

SPIA / Misc. • The labelling of sites in the SPIA does not tally with the Draft LAP. This is poor practice and misleading for the public. It should be rectified to improve understanding and inform the consultation process.

374 Mishna Submission relates to the zoning of land for housing in the greenbelt at Oldtown and the bridge over the canal: Kowalczyk Site C19 in Green Belt • DeBurgs Woodland plus Oldtown House and Gardens are protected by a Green Belt that includes the Canal on both sides. • The old plan is good for the environment, amenity, and heritage of Oldtown, which is a very important place for Naas. • The new plan risks destroying this area by building houses on site C19 in the green belt. This site should not be zoned for building as it is next door to protected Heritage Oldtown House.

Bridge over Canal • The bridge over the canal is a short-sighted plan which will cause permanent damage to the area. The canal and DeBurghs Estate have taken hundreds of years to become so good, the council should not destroy this special place.

375 Robert Finn Submission relates to a proposed pedestrian permeability link (pedestrian measure no. 37) opposite house numbers 48 and 81 in Carraig Oscair for the following reasons: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • There is an existing pedestrian access point 50m north of the proposed location. • The link will sever the main green area available to residents in Carraig Oscair. • The link will involve removing part of an existing mature hedgerow on the Rathasker Rd. • The link will involve significant engineering works as the Rathasker Rd is circa 1.5m lower thant the main green area at this point. • The link will egress directly on to a busy T junction road used by residents of Carraig Oscair to exit the estate. The junction is I constant use and there is no existing footpath on the green area side of the road.

376 Helen Coe Submission strongly opposes the proposed walkway between the Lakes and Craddockstown Way. Given the estates proximity to the lakes it is a water hazard for children. The people concerned should review this proposal to ensure the safety of children in the area.

377 Mark Barrett Submission opposes the proposed Gallops Avenue route for the following reasons: • The route is a regurgitation of a route previously known as the Naas Inner Relief Road which was comprehensively rejected by elected members of Naas MD in June 2019. This democratic decision must be upheld and include any such proposal in the new LAP flies in the face of democracy. The proposal is 30 years old and out of date. • The purpose of this route is to relieve traffic congestion; however, it will bring thousands of vehicles including HGVs into / near quiet residential estates and merely moves congestion from current junctions to new proposed junctions at the Gallops, Tipper Road and Sundays Well (all within established residential areas). • The exclusion of route 6, a perfectly viable and logical route (avoided residential areas and went through open land and adjoining industrial areas) was based on flawed criteria in the completion of the traffic study. An example of this arises where the study placed the amount of by-passing traffic, the increased of traffic movement and vehicular journey times on the same footing as environmental impacts of noise and air quality on residents. This placed the convenience of vehicular traffic ahead of human health, safety, and residential amenity. Therefore, the choice of the Gallops Avenue route was not justified. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • A considerable portion of the route traverses Naas Racecourse which must be preserved/ maintained as a recreational area & Green Lung of the town for now and for future generations. • The solution to the traffic problem rests with “the provision of an outer ring road, approximate to that outlined for Route 6 in the earlier consultation papers, (or route 1 – alternative in the strategy) which should be, located to the eastern / north-eastern side of Naas, to cater for by-passing traffic, linking the Blessington Road with the Dublin Road close to the junction of the latter with the N7. This outer ring road to be so routed, so as not to traverse or cut through existing residential areas, and to provide a long-term development boundary to the east/north-east of the town of Naas”. • It is requested that all objectives in the Draft LAP referring to Gallops Avenue be replaced with a specific objective for an Outer Ring Road, along this alignment, with consequent changes to the maps and diagrams.

378 Grace Keevans Submission is opposed to the bridge over the canal as it will damage the natural environment and will take away from the beautiful views of the canal. There is no need for this bridge as there is access across the canal at the lock and at Tandy and Abbey Bridges. 379 Enda Walsh Submission opposes the Gallops Avenue road proposal for the following reasons: • Naas needs an “Outer Relief Road”. The logical plan is a properly planned orbital route which would minimise traffic bottlenecks. • This road will not solve any Naas traffic problems in the short or long term. • This road will only shift traffic problems and congestion to junctions at the Blessington Road, Tipper Road and Dublin Road. • This road will cause problems for people living in estates along the route, creating air pollution, noise pollution, road safety / accessibility issues, and reduce the quality of life for residents. • The proposal is out of date and has already been rejected on behalf of people in Naas by elected representatives.

380 John Mulligan Submission opposes the proposed RD3/RD3A – Millbridge Street for the following reasons: • The construction of a bridge would impact on one of the few green areas in the town. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • It will impact the flora and fauna of the canal and surrounds. • The canal area should be reserved as an amenity for Naas people. • The proposed bridge would be an eyesore and be of no great benefit to the people of Naas.

381 Abbey Bridge Submission to Draft Naas Town Development Plan 2011-2017 and Canal • Submission is on behalf of residents in the Abbey Bridge and Canal Road area states that that and have Residents’ made a number of submissions previously in connection with previous statutory plans. It notes that these Group submissions are attached to provide additional context and background however, the submission received by the council (via the consult website) has no such attachments. • Notes that Naas is blessed with an amenity that is the Grand Canal Spur and its environs which reach into the heart of the town. States that this amenity/recreational facility has potential yet to be fully realised but allows our planners and local representatives to leave a legacy of untold value for the residents of the town. • Notes that the canal has been a feature of previous development plans and whilst such plans were not viable to put fully into effect, at least did not undermine the potential offered at some future date. States that this objective is a partial feature of the current draft as published. • States that central to the residents’ efforts is to develop and utilise the recreational and amenity opportunities that the Grand Canal area offers and that their particular focus is primarily on the area now designated ‘A2 – Town Centre – Canal Harbour Area’. Submits that the submission offers an alternative approach to getting value from this location which is within reach of the town centre. • States that its proposed designation in the Draft Plan to Town Centre is not in contention, rather the issue is as to what form of zoning is to be applied to it thereafter. • States that it in noted that the current development plan (2005-2011) has this area designated as Local Area Plan (LAP) and while we made submissions on options under that plan, no further engagement took place with us on the matter since 2006. Accordingly, in setting a baseline for this specific area, the previous zoning of amenity for the area known as ‘McCormack’s Field, is being used in the submission. • Notes that despite the huge changes and negative impacts from the demise of the ‘Celtic Tiger’, , a town must be able to attract new residents and businesses, as well as enhancing the quality of life for its current residents in a sustainable and balanced fashion. States that on reviewing the current Draft Naas Town Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Development Plan 2011- 2017, the reaction was one of concern that we as a society and as a Town, appear to have learnt very little, and where the focus seems to continue to be one of wanting to pour concrete on any green or ‘undeveloped’ areas. • States that this seems to contrast with the concept of de-zoning which is happening in other areas across the country as well as the need to focus on a social dividend accruing from over-development. • Submits that hopefully their reaction/perception is misplaced however, this apparent continuing approach to wanting to provide more commercial and housing development, the need for which has to be questioned robustly at this time, rather than learning the lessons from recent times is clearly evident, based on the Draft as currently presented, when looking at the area; ‘A2 – Town Centre – Canal Harbour Area’. • Notes that it is also based on an engagement between a number of the residents of the Group who availed of the opportunity to engage the planners at the open day on the Draft Development Plan and states that the apparent single-minded approach being presented by the planners to the idea that it appears the overriding understanding of the term development seems to be associated with the pouring of concrete and the building of Retail Stock, Hotels, and Apartments. • The publication of the Draft Development Plan 2011-2017 seems to reinforce that perception in that the plan appears to endorse the idea of ‘expanding’ the ‘commercial’ Town Centre North Westwards and across the Grand Canal into the area of what was termed in the current Development Plan, Local Area Plan (LAP). • Notes that Chapter 7 of the draft plan is a further cause for concern for the Group, while many of the aspects of Chapter 10 are to be welcomed in the context of the Grand Canal, the failure to perhaps integrate it with the Town Centre is seen as a missed opportunity. • States that this proposal to create a commercial centre astride the Grand Canal, seems to fly in the face of current commercial reality where the Core Retail Area is haemorrhaging businesses, and has an uncompleted retail centre (Proposed Retail Area as set out in Map reference 6.1). • Submits that the last thing the Core Retail Centre now requires is a new commercial centre to the Northwest. States that a better option we believe would be to consolidate the current core and seek ways of attracting footfall into this area. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The focus of the submission is to provide an alternative vision for the Town Centre, with its focus on exploiting the amenity and recreational potential and at the same time supporting the enhancement of the commercial centre of the town.

Summary of the main issues impacting on the Canal Harbour Area and the Grand Canal 1. Designation of Town Centre in place of LAP. • Reiterates that this proposed designation is not at issue rather, it is the subsequent proposed use of it, is what is concerning. • States Failure to develop the LAP in 2006 left this area in limbo from a developmental perspective, so to speak. Previously the particular 5 ½ acres were designated amenity and there was to be a 90-metre green belt on either side of the canal from Ploopluck Bridge to Tandy’s Bridge and 180 metres on either side of the canal north of Tandy’s Bridge. • Submits that the key issue here is that this area should not be designated ‘commercial’. Such an approach will only undermine the Core Retail Area of the Town Centre. • States that there is a danger that the creation of further ‘commercial’ pockets to the Northwest will further exacerbate the situation and undermine and dissipate the Core Commercial Centre. • States that a huge concern is the possible impact of the ‘pouring’ of concrete into McCormack’s Field and the effect in to flooding etc. which could lead to disastrous consequences far beyond the immediate environs. • Submits that Proposal/Alternative Vision would ensure zoning of the 5 ½ acres known as McCormack’s Field, remain amenity and that a Town Park plan should be developed using the example of Carlow Town Council in their development of the Carlow Town Park (See appendix 1) • States that their proposal of a Town Park in A2 – Town Centre gives additional substance to what this Group previously submitted at the time of the development of the last two Development Plans as well as our submission re the LAP. One aside here is the development of the concept of (material previously sent to the UDC). • Notes the potential of Nature Trails/TRIM trails which been put into effect in a number of areas both North and South of the Border (eg. Glynn Barntown GAA Club). States that Trim Trails are timber fitness trails Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. which combine scientifically designed exercise with walking or jogging to provide a well-balanced physical fitness routine for the entire body. States that they can be easily incorporated into a Town Park proposal. • The benefits from the above suggestion should be to increase the potential footfall in the Town Centre and thus enhance the commercial viability of the current Core Retail Area. It provides such an amenity within walking distance of the Town Centre and allows for an integration of such a proposal to the wider one set out in Chapter 10 of the draft plan.

2. Narrow open and amenity space on the northern bank of the Grand Canal in A2 – Town Centre • Submits that as set out in the Maps in 5.1 and 10.1. It is hard to see such a proposal operating side-by- side of a commercial development of the 5 ½ acres. As a response to this it is proposed to incorporate into the development of a Town Park in this area and integrate into the wider proposals with regard to a ‘Future Park’, straddling the Grand Canal, north of Tandy’s Bridge as set out in Chapter 10 of the draft Development Plan.

3. New Road Objectives – RP 02, RP 03 and RP 06 • Submits that it is hard to understand how these proposals have in effect re-emerged as notes that in 1998, the UDC in a unanimous vote removed a projected bridge over the Grand Canal in the vicinity of the Gas Works and subsequently the ‘indicative inner road network’ was removed entirely from the Naas Town Development Plan 2005-2011. • States that the inclusion of RP03 once again seems to indicate that the planners want to erect two bridges over the Grand Canal and disgorge traffic both onto the Sallins Road and in the vicinity of the Library and it appears to be a bad case of deja vu. • Notes that there may be potentially some rationale for RP03 in its linking up to the outer ring road but the other two proposals make no traffic or commercial sense • The submission advocates that once and for all, any moves to put vehicular crossings over the spur of the Grand Canal should cease and that the democratic wishes as expressed in 1998 be upheld. Notes that the development of a Town Park in this area, which is the central proposal of the Group, would be accessed through pedestrian and cycle bridges over the spur, would negate any rationale for vehicular crossing of the Grand Canal.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 4. Future Park/Green Belt and indicative walking cycling routes • Submits that these proposals would be enhanced in the new Development Plan 2011-2017, if an integrated approach was taken to the area ‘A2 -Town Centre – Canal Harbour Area’ and Future Park North of Tandy’s Bridge and therefore there should be integrated planning for the ‘Future Park’ astride the Grand Canal north of Tandy’s Bridge and the creation of a Town Park in A2 – Town Centre.

Conclusion • The submission concludes by reiterating the points outlined and the requests made above.

Appendix 1 • The submission contains appendix 1 which provides details (including photos and illustrations) on Carlow Town Park in support of their submission.

382 Oak Park Pedestrian Crossing at Ballymore Roundabout and Cycle Path and Entrance to Oakpark Residents’ • Submission notes that Oak Park is a development of 251 houses, home to approximately 700 hundred Committee people. • States that that while Oak Park is within comfortable walking and cycling distance to the town centre, and nearby schools, there are significant safety barriers to this. Notes that there is no pedestrian crossing at the Ballymore roundabout, with the nearest safe crossing at the roundabout on the Kilcullen Road, or the 4-way junction at the Craddockstown Road. Furthermore, the sight lines looking west, up the hill, are significantly impeded by the planting on the roundabout. Submits this poses a considerable safety risk for any vulnerable road users, such as the numerous children resident in Oak Park, trying to access the town on foot, or by bicycle from Oak Park. • Notes that the parklands at Oak Park are also a significant draw, with many pedestrians walking from the lake area up to Oak Park, and they are also at risk from the lack of safe pedestrian infrastructure. In practice this leads to hundreds of unsafe road crossings per day. • States that Section 5 of the draft LAP recognises the challenges facing Naas is the need to address traffic congestion and to promote and provide for sustainable alternative transportation options. Notes that this Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. follows on from an evaluation by the (OPR) in 2019, which highlighted that certain areas were being targeted for development which were not attractive for walking or cycling. • States that the current infrastructure provided by the Council does not provide for the sustainable transport or connectivity envisaged in this plan and provides an additional barrier to active transport from the estate into town. • Submits that the issue is twofold. 1. The speed at which drivers navigate the roundabout is often excessive, and traffic calming before the roundabout should be considered. Submits that the sight lines as a result of the planting should be addressed and replaced with pollinator friendly alternatives which do not impede sight lines. Zebra crossings should be put in place to allow easy access to the northern side of the ring road, and to the west of the Ballymore road. Notes that while the Council have recently indicated that there are no additional funds for pedestrian crossings in county, the submission highlights the urgency of the issue, and what a significant hazard it presents, and that zebra crossings have very recently been added to the roundabout in the vicinity of Lidl, which it is assumed on foot of the development for sheltered housing to provide safe pedestrian access for the residents. States that given the far greater number of residents in Oak Park, the same be provided for the many pedestrians daily traversing the Ballymore roundabout. 2. Secondly, the submission highlights that the cycle and pedestrian path comes to an abrupt halt at the entrance to the estate. Notes that this is not in keeping with best practice, and leaves pedestrians and cyclists vulnerable to emerging and ingoing traffic. Requests that a zebra crossing should be put in place at the entrance, allowing priority for foot and bicycle traffic. Additionally, the submission notes that the shared bicycle and pedestrian pathway is not in keeping with the recommendations in the National Cycle Manual, which highlights in section 1.9.3 that: "Shared facilities are disliked by both pedestrians and cyclists and result in reduced Quality of Service for both modes. With the exception of purpose-designed shared streets, shared facilities should be avoided in urban areas as far as possible.” Further notes there is no dip in the footpath for any bicycle users coming on the roundabout, via the road, but wishing to mount the combined cycle/foot path and that this prevents cyclists from easily utilising this without having to dismount from their bicycle.

Natural Environment & Climate Change Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that the residents are aware that the Council is taking ownership of the parkland at Oak Park, and requests that the Council respect the approach taken by Cairn in designing a space which promotes biodiversity through wildflower areas and native tree planting, and going forward will manage it in a way which is compatible with the National Pollinator Plan. • Requests that rubbish and dog waste bins be provided.

383 John Kavanagh • Outlines recent experiences living through the pandemic and the benefits of calm open space which was shown as a scarce asset at that time. • States that we have learned from the experience and hopes we have rediscovered the folly of past town plan’s commitments to open spaces, that were never honoured and hopes this experience and the folly’s rediscovered will be seen as learning experiences will be borne in mind when finalising this plan. • States that the Council rose to the challenge in many locations. Hopes that as we have rediscovered the area within 5km of our front doors in recent months we will have seen an asset that has to be protected and carefully developed. • States that in the last year many have discovered the assets we have outside their front doors, the joy of a quite Sunday walk, the realisation of what we have in the town and the asset that Popular Square turned out to be. States that this needs to be built on.

Completion of Parklands around the town • Has lived in the town for over 40 years and has seen many areas that were to be become parks lands or amenity open spaces that have not been completed. • Submits that we should actively seek to not only complete same and create more. States that one area is the area down by the harbour across from the canal stores. States that 30 or so years ago that area was designated as to be a town park. It was designated in exchange for “Logan’s yard” becoming zoned for housing. Notes that the promise was never honoured it can be corrected. • Notes its potential and logic by designating that area as a park (a pitch and Putt course promised by one councillor) the then NTC was continuing the linear green nature and public friendly 50-meter clear way along the banks of the canal. States that the concept is something that we need to be promoting throughout the county use our canals and rivers as natural open road free spaces. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Submits that a cycleway along this route would also provide a safe family friendly link onwards towards Oldtown and Monread and that this would link on to the proposed canal green route to Dublin and might also provide a quite route for kids to use to access the new school on the ring road through Millennium Park. • States the land needs to be kept accessible because it is noted that the 50 m clear way back from the canal between Odlum’s and Oldtown estate has now been fenced off by the GAA and others who would exclude others from this green asset. Submits that this must not be permitted where there are green, or amenity area marked up on the plan they must be made accessible. • States that the lands beside the racecourse must also be preserved for the green lung that they present. • Submits that such green lungs must be left available to all and provide for multifunctional uses i.e. use as cycleway to get to the new school in Millennium Park which would link to those new estates of Sallins and Naas or by prudent road from Mill lane along towards the old Odium’s mill a safe walking cycle route be created. Notes it would not take a lot to link that route to the canal road and from there providing a safe cycle route to Sallins and Naas. Silence is golden (Open Spaces) • Notes that spaces like Naas racecourse are easily accessible spaces where he can hear his children talk to him. States that quiet, low noise spaces are a declining asset in our town. • Submits that open spaces that become more important as housing densities increase and apartment living families becomes more normal and these spaces must be interlinked so that they provide a quite green space that families can hear each other talk as they go around the town. • Suggests that the route parallel to the racecourse that is suggested as being a road be left as a pathway and cycleway only.

Bats • Outlines deeply concerns about the complete absence of mention of Bats and the legal protection applied to their roosting and breeding sites in the town and its environs. • Notes the importance that bats place on continuous green corridors into the town for wildlife these corridors must be protected and not damaged.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Zoning • Notes that beside the racecourse there is a proposal to rezone an area currently zoned as amenity open space to C16 for housing and the adjacent area of the racecourse perimeter to L. • States that this breaks up the links between green areas that allow then to form a wildlife corridor into the town. In addition, the area C16 is one of the few meadow areas in the county in a natural chemical free state its biodiversity is an asset to be treasured. It should not be rezoned. • Commends the actions of past planners that planted long avenues of native species as one comes into the town, these with their Hazel under croft have proven to be oasis of biodiversity • Also suggests that the council would seek out and prosecute all those entities who damage these green oasis outside car and truck showrooms on the road Dublin or opposite Woodies where NTA planting of Native oak is annually cut back to stumps, or in the case of outside the truck fabricators showroom completely removed in recent months. States that the trees having been replanted after sewer works were then cut out again by others. Passive Green development and conservation during housing development • Notes that the first action of developers is to remove the council or farmer planted hedges just outside and inside the site. Cites an example of this along a 50-metre stretch of the canal and the Blessington Road. • States that these trees and hedgerows are a massive source of biodiversity both above and below ground and that builders need to be encouraged to preserve these green assets and when granting planning permission for large development s encourage the maintenance of such biodiversity. • Stats that an aerial view of Naas shows that we still have a lot of green corridors and that these should be preserved throughout the county for future generations of our residents (human, bird, animal, and insect). This is not replanting after the building is finished but stop them being taking down now. • Suggests that going forward it is written into the plan that if land is been built upon that the natural hedges and trees as much as possible must be preserved and KCC must actively pursue those who fell without the appropriate permits in place and then very aggressively pursue those who fell tree and hedges on council land. States that retaining hedges passively maintains the biodiversity of Naas. • States that we need to plant for biodiversity in the parks and not for aesthetics plant • Notes that Similarly as Naas town planners did 30 years ago oblige walking routes to be planned through estates linking the estates and that one can go from Kingsfurze to the lakes on pathways linking estates Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. where for most of the way there are no busy roads. States that the planning of housing developments now needs to take the same responsible long term bearing in mind future generations?

Noxious invasive plants • Notes the presence of highly destructive Japanese Knotweed in the town and its hinterland but on both public and private land. • States that there needs to be an active strategy of elimination of same. One of these plants is adjacent to land zoned and thus may present a risk to any buildings built in this area. • States the extent and seriousness of the threat that this represents is shown by the mitigating strategies that SIAC put in place down by the “Big Black Ball” when their works commenced. The council is actively treating a small invasion into the small green opposite Flemings bicycle shop. I and the tidy town people marked it off. • Notes instances where the weed is being cut by the grass cutting contractor, removed the signs and potentially spreading it further. • Stats that as part of the plan the County Council and others must act to ensure that in awarding contracts that the contractors know what they are doing and act responsibly in protecting the counties biodiversity and do not act as a vector for spreading noxious weeds. • Notes that there is also an invasion of alien pond weed into the canal, people need to be educated about the hazards of emptying their fish tanks and other releases into the canal.

Tourism • Notes that the draft Plan mentions a proposal to remove the railway bridge at the back of the town. Questions if it could be reused on the old Newbridge road and restore the canal branch line as a navigable route open up the branch line as a boating amenity to boost Naas tourism?

Biodiversity and Green Corridors • Reiterates the request to increase the preservation of area between the Naas racecourse and Kingsfurze estate to the highest level as it is one of the few areas of uncultivated meadows in the town and probably Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. the county. Notes the area is a hot spot for biodiversity and cites numbers plants and specifies to be found there. • States that that linear biodiversity path stretches on towards Monread and also joins with the one coming from Johnstown along the planting beside the road. • States the need to protect such areas from roads, perhaps put safe walking/cycling routes and ensure that they stay free of roads. Submits that the route through Zone L should be made a no car route and that cycle way continued through zones C & Q on to Tipper and then Blessington road where through Sunday’s Well it would link to the old railway line and thus form a pedestrian and bicycle family safe route around the town.

Schools and other facilities for our children • States that there is a huge amount of rezoning for housing and while housing is needed but so is the supporting infrastructure. • Notes that the community college out on the Cradockstown Road in its temporary location and is now about to put more prefabs onto the site and so take away its playing field. States that a new school was to be constructed many years ago. • Notes that the community school currently occupies a building that was to be a primary school. Questions where are the children of all those new houses to go? • Requests that conscious decision should be taken not to grant planning permissions unless the infrastructure is in place and there should be written provision in the development plan such as “development will not occur unless the necessary educational and healthy lifestyle promoting assets/infrastructure is in place” States that that might focus some minds on getting those community assets completed.

Roads (Gallops Avenue – Outer Ring Road) • Requests that the ring road planned for lands zoned L should be moved out to the far side of the racecourse where it can bring all that traffic out past existing schools and houses. Suggests it could be linked it with a new road at the boundary between Cradockstown golf course and the new houses up there. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that that so road through the area zoned L is going to be Naas’s M50, grossly inadequate for the traffic needs serving those houses. • Questions where will this traffic go? Look at where this traffic exits at the top of this proposed end of area zoned L, right along the route to schools. States that the only way to get safely your kids to both the primary (Ballycane) and secondary school (Cradockstown road) up that way will be in a car. Thus, creating even more traffic. States that moving it out to the other side of the racecourse will allow to serve the new housing with designed planted buffer zones not high walls. • States that that the ring road’s 3m high fence also poses a barrier to wildlife, If it is forced ahead against the will of the people the submission requests the council to think about preserving the biodiversity access routes in other places they put a number of wildlife under and over passes is it possible to do the same here. States that maybe that overpass might also provide a walking route for those who enjoy walking the racecourse land. Homes and Communities (Building regulations / planning permissions) • Notes that in the town that many apartment buildings in the town which in the past were just starter homes for young people have become homes for families. • States in Dublin we have seen the dangers of building aimed for one purpose being kept on for other purposes. We have heard of small children falling out of windows and being trapped in fires. States that the regulations and planning permissions imposed for all apartment buildings must allow for the fact that starter apartments may become family homes as people are trapped by rising house prices. • Requests that the plan allows for this change in demographics and ensure that not only the buildings, but also the surrounding spaces allow for same. Cites examples in Dublin where People moved to the ground floor as they became older and the flats that were for big families became available as they moved. The multi-age nature of the building meant that communities worked together. • Urges a mix of 2, 4- and 6-bedroom houses and housing types to encourage multiple ages and stages of life in the one development.

Conclusion • The submission concludes by stating that we all have a great responsibility to this, and future generations hopes that the submission will be borne in mind as the plan progresses to the next stage. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

384 John Collins Gallops Avenue • Outlines concerns over Road Options 3.2 Option 1 The Gallops Avenue and feels that this route will not have the desired effect of alleviating traffic congestion in the town but will just move the problem to the Naas ball area and the Ballycane road. • States that the amenity that is the racecourse where residents of the area can take walks with their dogs and children will be more difficult to access with a busy road to negotiate. • Submits that the construction work with the noise and pollution would have a negative effect on residents and that the opening up of the space on the side of the road through the racecourse could lead to illegal parking and dumping. • Notes that with the way the town is getting built up on the south side he feels a road further out would have more benefit for the future. • Further notes that Option 1: The Gallops Avenue looks to be the same layout as Route 2 -Naas Inner Relief Road that got rejected in 2019 and feel the same sentiment and actions will be felt by residents if Option 1 is put back on the plans. • Concludes by stating that Option 6 – Outer Orbital Route would be good to complete the linkup with Millennium road.

385 Carraig Oscair • Submission notes that Carraig Oscair is an estate of 41 single storey bungalows and that vehicular access Residents’ is from the Kilcullen Road is through Rathasker Heights. Outlines the locational context of the estate stating Association that the estate is bounded to the west by Rathasker Lane and is a settled residential area and a safe place with many of the existing residents. States that due its layout and proximity to the town centre, has meant that many residents can walk to the shops, schools, and other facilities. • States that there are many aspects of the Draft LAP that are positive including the regeneration of the Main Street and the general town centre area and on climate change. However, submits that other aspects of the Plan that are a source of serious concern. These concerns arise from recent developments in the town (the significant quantum of house building with few community facilities, the permeability proposals set out in Table 5.1 of the Plan. Submits that the Association objects to measure number 37 (“Pedestrian link between housing estate Carraig Oscair – Rathasker Road). Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that allied to the issue of permeability is the lack of implementation of walking, cycling, traffic calming and general road safety measures identified in the 10 year old Naas TDP 2011-2017 and the lack of progress on developing the approved Kilcullen Road Part 8 scheme.

Recent and Proposed Residential Development • Notes that the draft Plan indicates that there has been a significant increase in housing construction in Naas since the Census in 2016 (1,346 units) and @ 2.8 persons per house this could accommodate a population increase of some 3,769 persons. Accordingly, states that the projected population in the Plan of 28,000 persons by 2027 (page 73) could be reached years ahead of time. • Appears that most of the houses being built are in the southern half of the town with lands in the northern half (and closer to Sallins rail station and the M7 and its junctions) being designated as Strategic Reserve for possible development at some stage in the future. • States that much of the current and recent house building is in close proximity to Carraig Oscair with consequent direct and indirect effects on the residents of this estate. • Notes further that planning permission records indicate that an additional 750 units have been permitted or are planned for sites in the immediate vicinity and that other sites are identified in the Draft Plan in the vicinity of Carraig Oscair for future housing and which have no permission as yet. including the undeveloped lands zoned ‘B – Existing/Infill and Phase 2 lands. • Considers that the effects will be to change significantly the character of the area over a short period of time into an area which lacks appropriately scaled parks and playing pitches etc. Furthermore, the increase in vehicular traffic with consequent increased perceived or actual danger to pedestrians/cyclists and created difficulties for existing and new residents in getting timely access to schools etc. • States that the Draft Plan is fairly explicit that services have not kept pace with new housing development in the town (section 4.5.1) dealing with Social Infrastructure and that childcare and education facilities are oversubscribed and underprovided in many cases. Notes that this is before permitted major new residential developments have been commenced/completed and prior to significant further residential being granted planning permission.

Recommendations: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Submission requests that: • The Council re-balances its development strategy for Naas to ensure that all areas of the town are developed in a more balanced and sustainable manner noting that the southern half of the town and particularly the area around Carraig Oscair – has to accommodate a substantial number of new houses and apartments built in a very short timeframe without the necessary facilities. • That Councillors and officials engage proactively with government and public and private sector bodies to ensure that the components of community infrastructure are funded and developed in a timely manner.

Movement and Transport • Notes the provisions of the Draft Plan which to promote a sustainable integrated transport system for Naas that prioritises sustainable modes of transport. • States that while many of the proposals are welcome and arise from the Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy it would appear that the traffic situation in Naas and its ‘unfriendly’ environment for pedestrians and cyclists appears unlikely to be improved in the foreseeable future. • Notes that the section of Kilcullen Road between Swan’s ‘On the Green’ shop and the roundabout on the Southern Ring Road has hardly changed since it was a national primary road some 27 years ago and that the Council’s Part 8 proposals for the Kilcullen Road to improve the walking and cycling environment, remains to be implemented following its approval by the Municipal District councillors in July 2017. • Notes that the Plan (section 5.1) states that Naas is dominated by car-based traffic as a result of “how the town has evolved over the last number of decades”. However, states that it is also important to recognise the considerable number of houses built outside the town and that traffic from these houses use Naas to access the regional/national road network. • States that a whole range of enterprise related traffic use town centre as a ‘rat run’ to access the national and regional road network. • Notes that the Town Development Plan 2011-2017 (page 77) stated an intention to assess the viability of diverting HGVs away from the Town Centre and the draft Plan identifies restrictions in Table 5.3 and Objective MTO 3.2 to do the same. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that the introduction of restrictions on HGVs which are just traversing the town centre to access the motorway/regional road network should not be conditional on carrying out the other road/transport improvements identified in the Draft Plan e.g. the proposed Gallops Avenue. • States that Traffic lights should be prioritised for pedestrians. Notes this objective in the Town Development Plan 2011-2017 (objective WC2, page 76) and that this is also provided for in the draft LAP (Section 5.2, page 45) which is to be welcomed.

Recommendations Carraig Oscair Residents Association requests that the Council: • Develop the approved Part 8s, including the Kilcullen Road scheme, to improve the walking • and environment of the town as quickly as possible. • Develop the roads proposals outlined in the Plan to provide alternatives to traffic using the • town centre • Implement traffic restrictions for HGVs accessing the town centre area. • Review and implement improvements to pedestrian traffic lights to prioritise pedestrians.

Pedestrian Measure No 37 • Submission notes the pedestrian measures identified in Table 5.1 and shown on Map 5.1 is Measure No 37 - through the public open space in Carraig Oscair and on to Rathasker Lane. The submission states that this proposal is not warranted and the Residents Association objects to it. • Notes that there is an existing pedestrian access point onto Rathasker Lane for over 20 years – the old field entrance opposite the vacant farmhouse (and former Naas Men’s Shed building). States that his gate has been recently and unilaterally closed off. It is understood that the gate, like the open space to which it gives access, is Council property. Notes there are photographs of the traditional hinged farm gate and supporting piers in the Kildare County Development Plans including CDP 2017-2023 (Figure 16.42). • States that the gateway facilitates pedestrian and cycling access to the town centre area to the north and to the south – the ring road. Notes that all of this is supported in the Draft LAP – e.g. minimising the use of cars, increasing pedestrian and walking etc. to facilitate a healthier environment and to reduce our carbon footprint. In this regard developing the proposed permeability link No. 37 will only duplicate the existing Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. pedestrian entrance some 50 metres to the north (and now temporarily closed off despite the objections by this Association and individual residents in Carraig Oscair to the Council – Customer Care reference 78116). • Proposed measure No 37 in the Draft LAP will also involve severing the single public open space area that serves Carraig Oscair and Rathasker Heights. Notes that this space is where our children and young people play, has been developed and maintained by the Residents’ Association. • Submits that the Council’s proposal will involve significant, unsightly and expensive civil engineering works through the open space due to the differing ground levels with the open space being at a higher level (by some 1.5 metres) than the adjoining Rathasker Lane. It will also involve the removal of a mature and historic hedgerow on the eastern side of the Rathasker Lane. • States that the breaking open of a new gap in the hedgerow would be contrary to the provisions of the Town Development Plan 2011-2017 (policy NH 13, and objective NHO4) and the provisions of the Draft Naas LAP, specifically MTO 1.10. Driving Instruction/Testing • It should also be noted that the road junction at numbers 48 and 81 Carraig Oscair will be directly across from the proposed new pedestrian link. This junction has been used as part of the driving instruction/test route for many years and results in the junction being very busy with people practising from 8am till evening. • Submits that it is considered that adding extraneous pedestrian and cycle traffic through the development of a new pedestrian route at the junction where learner drivers are reversing would represent a serious traffic hazard to pedestrians and cyclists. • In summary the Residents Association reiterates that an existing established pedestrian access exists approximately 50m due north from the proposed new pedestrian measure no 37.

Recommendations Carraig Oscair Residents Association requests that the Council: • Delete Pedestrian Measure number 37 “Pedestrian link between housing estate Carraig Oscair and Rathasker Road” from the Local Area Plan. • Re-open the pedestrian gate opposite the former Naas Men’s Shed (old farmhouse) on Rathasker Lane and reinstate the area around the gateway. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Update Green Infrastructure Map 7.1 in the LAP to reflect that trees/hedgerows shown on the map on the western side of Rathasker Lane (along the Whitethorn estate) no longer exist.

386 Sheila Barrett Gallops Avenue • Submission states that as a resident of the Gallops for 22 years the suggestion to create a road to the rear of the estate which would link two sides of the town and relieve traffic congestion has been proposed at least 4 or 5 times over that 22 years. • Notes that through all those years, Naas has continued to grow, never more so than in the last 2 years and the town requires a proper orbital route that takes the cars away from the smaller arteries around the town which the Gallops Avenue does not do. • Objects in the strongest possible way to this indicative line states that it is the same route that has been repeatedly objected to in the past and states that the cynical renaming of this route as "The Gallops Avenue" is utterly patronising, as if changing a name could make the route any more appropriate. • States that if all the taxpayer’s funds that have been spent in these years on surveys, designs, public consultation etc., were used in the first instance to create a proper orbital route, it would have paid for itself. • Concludes by stating that "the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result". Requests to stop this insanity.

387 Barbara Permeability Route: Pedestrian Pathway Craddockstown Estate to Naas Hospital Crawford • Objects to the plan to put a pedestrian pathway from Craddockstown Estate to Naas Hospital. • States that unrestricted access from the estate to the Lakes to open flowing water will create a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. • Notes that the children of the estate can safely play presently within the confines of the green area in the estate which will no longer be the case if the area is opened up. • Further notes that this was proposed a number of years ago and reiterates objection to proposal.

388 Barbara Gallops Avenue Crawford Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Objects to the proposed Gallops Avenue road. States that this is simply renaming the previous Route 2 of the Naas Inner Relief Road project which was rejected by a democratic vote of Naas Municipal District Councillors in June 2019. • States that the proposal will not solve the traffic congestion within the town of Naas. It will merely transfer it from the Dublin Road through quiet, mature housing and residential areas, increasing the level of traffic passing by her estate which will have a negative impact on residents due to the increased noise, air and light pollution. • Notes that there is already very heavy traffic on the existing R447 between the Blessington and Newbridge Roads, so much so that the roundabout near our estate had to be replaced by traffic lights and that residents in the estate have suffered from internal and external wall cracks due to the heavy vibrations of trucks that travel this route already. States that they do not want the present difficulties multiplied and increased. • States that the diversion of traffic from the town centre to Gallops Avenue and up the Blessington and R447 roads will have a seriously negative impact on local housing estates with increased both noise and environmental pollution and asks that the proposal be withdrawn from the draft plan and an outer orbital route be designed to take traffic between the Dublin and Blessington Roads.

389 Corey Murphy Homes and Communities • Outlines concerns regarding high density housing being built in the John Devoy area (close to Kildare County Council Offices) including Elsmore, White Thorn, Castle Farm and others. Submits concerns about the lack of services to ensure the building of sustainable communities in Naas. • States that there should be further provisions for: o Additional creches. o Recreation amenities for community benefit (sports pitches).

Traffic Concerns • The other concern raised is the lack of foresight for traffic congestion in the town centre (mainly Main Street). States that to alleviate such concerns there should be further provisions for: o Public open area close to main street. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o Ring Road for traffic to avoid Main street.

390 Bridget Millbridge Street Armstrong • Objects to the Millbridge Street and Roads linkages between Caragh Court/Finlay Park and the Sallins Road. States that the non-statutory Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy states that the Millbridge Street option will relieve congestion as the route can provide greater east-west accessibility for the town and can promote walking and cycling between the residential areas that it connects. However submits that congestion will merely move from current traffic junctions on the Sallins Road to new proposed junctions at Finlay Park and Caragh Court. • Notes that there is particular concern for the safety of children/elderly/vulnerable residents and there is also a greater risk of anti-social behaviour if there are more entrances to Finlay Park.

Bus Priority Route link to Sallins Bypass through the Northwest Quadrant (MTO 2.3) • States that the proposal for a bus priority route in Finlay Park/Northwest Quadrant Link Street option is unacceptable due to air and noise pollution, along with privacy issues as the windows of our houses would be within feet of public transport. • Submits that the planned public car park should be located on Millennium Park to encourage park and ride and not at the harbour/canal area, and Roads Objectives RD3 and RDSA should be removed. • States that the existing outer Ring Road will suffice as a bus route between these locations, and no convincing case has been made for these objectives, which will also have the effect of damaging the amenity of the canal. • States that the canal area must be preserved a green portion of the town for future generations and must be maintained for recreational purposes. Further states that the flora and fauna that is found in this part of the town must be preserved intact as part of the biodiversity objectives of the Naas LAP.

Gallops Avenue Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Outlines concerns that despite the Naas Inner Relief Road being democratically rejected in 2019, the “Gallops Avenue” has been introduced and it poses the same issues as those of the Inner Relief Road. States that the Gallops Avenue plan must be deleted from the LAP and the outer orbital road can address congestion issues.

Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) • Reiterates objection to a bus priority route in Finlay Park/Northwest Quadrant Link Street option • and the Finlay Park estate. • Submits that any further development of the Northwest quadrant in/around Finlay Park could pose a drainage/flood risk, as Finlay Park is situated adjacent to the Naas and Corbally branches of the canal and is surrounded by streams running in the Ploopluck area. Requests that the Naas LAP include specifically that any transport development be so routed, so as not to traverse or cut through existing residential estate of Finlay Park any that Finlay Park will be maintained as a cul-de-sac. Reiterates that inclusion of the Finlay Park proposals as they are in the draft Naas LAP should be rejected and removed.

The Canal • States that the canal is the most significant amenity for the town and that no further development zoning should be permitted adjoining it, particularly within the area of open land left Naas branch of the canal and the former Corbally branch (the NWQ). Notes that the LAP proposes to zone this as a strategic land and submits that they should be specifically zoned for amenity purposes, as an adjunct to the canal, and to provide the location of a future major park for the town. • States that both banks of the Canal should be restored to the maximum possible so as to allow for non- vehicular traffic including cycling and walking. • Submits that proposals in respect of the harbour area poses conflicts between the transport proposals and pedestrian safety and residential amenity, including through the Sarto estate and through the harbour area, which should be an amenity area and not be a focus for further built development. • Submits that a bus interchange at this location is unacceptable – such an interchange should be located away from the canal, to avoid pedestrian/vehicular conflicts and protect the canal amenity.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Provision of open space in Finlay Park • Refers to the provision of open space in Finlay Park related to site C3 and states that once this open space is zoned amenity it should be developed as usable space immediately, irrespective of any future plans for the estate. • In tandem with the Homes and Communities aims of providing sports and recreational space, including a network of playgrounds, this space in Finlay Park should be used for this purpose without delay.

Homes and Communities (West Naas Area need for a town Park) • States that due to the rapid growth of the town that a space is urgently required to accommodate the growing need for outdoor recreation and leisure activities. It is important that this space be close to the town centre which will help reinvigorate the centre of Naas and not at an out-of-town location which is only accessible by cars. • States that the town needs is the reservation of an area as a longer term town park that would provide a strategic area of social infrastructure which would improve social inclusion and allow for a diverse array of recreation activities in the Naas West area, and for the town as a whole • The appropriate location for the future park for the town of Naas should be those lands which are proposed in the draft LAP as a strategic land reserve, within the north-west quadrant. • States that the LAP proposes to zone this mostly as a strategic land reserve, thereby implying that it will be developed for residential or industrial uses in the future. Submits that these lands should be specifically zoned for amenity purposes, as an adjunct to the canal, and to provide the location of a future major park for the town • Notes that there is no other location, close to housing, and accessible by non-car modes, which could provide such a necessary provision close to residential areas. • Request that the lands proposed in the draft LAP as strategic land reserve (SR) should be rezoned for recreation/amenity (F), with a specific objective included that the lands in question be reserved for a future town park. Submits that the objective could also provide that development contributions from the many housing developments planned over the period of the next plan be earmarked for the purchase of these lands and development of these lands over the short/medium term.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Homes & Communities (Higher Density and Tall Buildings) • States that in aiming to provide infrastructure to support the development of vibrant and diverse communities, yet catering for affordability, consideration must be given to evidence of apartment blocks being more expensive to construct than terraced or duplex housing. Therefore, higher density developments (which are of course desirable) should be encouraged in the form of terraced or duplex housing, and not apartments. • States that LAP should identify what the term “taller buildings” means, in the context of the town (rather than, for example in the context of the major cities). • States that if by this term is meant buildings up to five or six stories, then that may be suitable in the context of regeneration sites, for example, in the town centre of Naas, but would not be acceptable outside such an area, such as the Northwest Quadrant, because of its impact on the established residential areas (which are predominantly two storey). • Submits that anything higher would simply be unacceptable and it is important that the LAP makes this clear, and specifically states that heights in excess of this would constitute a material contravention of the LAP. 391 Maura Lam Proposed Bridge over Canal (Mill Lane) • Strongly objects to the proposed bridge over the canal at the 2nd lock. An ugly concrete bridge full of traffic and fumes landed in the middle of the wonderful amenity that is the canal. • Notes the peace and greenery that it afforded by the canal and says it is an escape from the traffic and congestion of the Sallins Road. • States that this beautiful green unspoilt area cannot be destroyed as this proposal would do and questions who does it benefit? Says it is not the people of Mill Lane and estates, not the people of Sallins Road, not the Hollywood Park residents, and certainly not the people who live on the canal and surely not the thousands who walk the canal every week. • Submits that this proposal would have a profoundly negative impact on the whole of the population of Naas. • Notes that the EU directive on Environment and Health recommends directing traffic away from residential areas not through them. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that this proposal would have a further negative impact on the already excessive volumes of traffic on the Sallins Road which is unable to cope with present volumes let alone deal with the pollution and congestion by adding traffic from the Caragh Road. • Concludes by stating that the people of Naas do not need more roads, they need more green areas.

392 Tricia Deegan Measure 63 and 64 • Objects to the proposed access points 63 and 64 at Jigginstown Green and states that creating these access points would cause a lot of problems for residents, young and old of Jigginstown Green and surrounding areas. • Notes that there already exists a problem with antisocial behaviour especially underneath bridge near green area where children play and two more access points would only add to this. • States that the children of Jigginstown Green should be able to play in a safe and secure environment, opening the proposed two access points will take this away from them. • Submits that noise pollution will be a major problem with the proposed access points. • Notes that Jigginstown Green is situated between two busy roads and removing trees and hedging to create these access points will increase noise levels from traffic. • Submits that nature and habitats should be preserved and that Jigginstown Green has its own community garden and is home to many types of wildlife which is situated beside one of the proposed access points. • Concludes by stating that Jigginstown Green is a small estate of 34 houses and does not need 4 access points, there are currently two at present which is more than enough for a small estate.

393 Paul Crawford Permeability Route: Pedestrian Pathway Craddockstown Estate to Naas Hospital • Objects to the plan to put a pedestrian pathway from Craddockstown Estate to Naas Hospital. • States that unrestricted access from the estate to the Lakes to open flowing water will create a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. • Notes that the children of the estate can safely play presently within the confines of the green area in the estate which will no longer be the case if the area is opened up. • Further notes that this was proposed a number of years ago. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Gallops Avenue • Objects to the proposed Gallops Avenue road. States that this is simply renaming the previous Route 2 of the Naas Inner Relief Road project which was rejected by a democratic vote of Naas Municipal District Councillors in June 2019. • States that the proposal will not solve the traffic congestion within the town of Naas. It will merely transfer it from the Dublin Road through quiet, mature housing and residential areas, increasing the level of traffic passing by his estate which will have a negative impact on residents due to the increased noise, air and light pollution. • Notes that there is already very heavy traffic on the existing R447 between the Blessington and Newbridge Roads, so much so that the roundabout near our estate had to be replaced by traffic lights and that residents in the estate have suffered from internal and external wall cracks due to the heavy vibrations of trucks that travel this route already. States that they do not want the present difficulties multiplied and increased. • States that the diversion of traffic from the town centre to Gallops Avenue and up the Blessington and R447 roads will have a seriously negative impact on local housing estates with increased both noise and environmental pollution and asks that the proposal be withdrawn from the draft plan and an outer orbital route be designed to take traffic between the Dublin and Blessington Roads.

394 Mary Phelan Gallops Avenue • Submission states that she objected previously to the link road due to the proximity to several housing estates. • Feels strongly that Naas needs a proper orbital road not the Gallops Avenue being slipped in when already turned down by Councillors.

395 June Galligan Natural Environment and Climate Change • States the importance of protecting the Natural Heritage of every area and that in order for us to do this, we have to take a positive and active role in nurturing its biodiversity. Notes that Naas has lots of areas Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. where this can be done and there is lots of potential in areas near the Lake and along the canal to further encourage biodiversity. • Further notes that biodiversity is also important in housing estates, and in areas of dereliction, where areas should be left uncut, to allow plants of the area to regenerate. • States that there has to be a more active role taken, to protect our mature trees, & hedgerows, noting that has been a real problem, and in order to save what little hedgerow there is in this area, there has to be a real commitment from everyone in the area (especially Councillors and officials) to actively pursue solutions to managing our hedgerows, without extensively damaging our biodiversity. • Concludes by stating that in light of all we have been through in the last year, she hopes that we might begin to appreciate what beauty we have around us, and endeavour to further protect it, before it is taken away from us.

396 Dave Shanahan Measure 22 (Landen park to Millennium Park) and other connectivity measures • States his family moved to Landen Park, due to its proximity to amenities and services almost 4 years ago and really appreciates the amenity of mature trees, green spaces, heritage and history around the De Burgh estate, the Grand Canal, Old Town Demesne, Millennium Park, Naas Harbour, etc. • Welcomes efforts to increase cycle space and greenways, prioritise more sustainable living and promote walking and cycling for better health. • Notes part of permeability measures proposed for Landen Park would see two additional breaks in the old famine wall to increase permeability from Landen park to Millennium Park. States that there is already a prepared major opening adjacent less than 150 metres distance at Old Town Walk and a cycleway in existence along the famine wall which is picturesque. • Objects to the further wall-breaks as needless, wasteful and redundant and request they are removed from the Plan. • Notes that it opens a residential area frequented by small children into an adjacent car park. Outlines dangers of this to residents and their children and submits that it diminishes amenity, safety and security for the residents, cyclists, walkers and visitors who use and will increasingly use the cycleway/greenway existing. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that the De Burgh estate is a jewel which has been left fall fallow and overgrown with lots of local agenda against the Council’s wise move to acquire and deliver a spectacular park for Naas which submission supports and notes that a bridge onto the canal from the De Burgh estate at the GAA Club would make complete sense. • Notes that Landen Park OMC have made representations around the siting of cycle lanes, bridging of the canal, etc, which I support. Notes that the old mill at Millennium park (Boran Packaging) should be repurposed as a business incubator and a cycleway bridge constructed into Millennium Park from there as it would improve access and amenity exploiting the new community college, the canal and direct green transport between Naas and Millennium Park, opening up direct cycling for students and adults from a wide number of local estates and makes green commuting to industry in Millennium Park a viable proposition for a large number of workers and students.

Overall Vision (Integration of Natural and Built Heritage into Plan) • States the Canal which has benefitted from the Council’s improvements and those of Waterways Ireland, should form a centrepiece of planning and regeneration in Naas, supporting more sustainable commuting, environmental improvement e.g. wildlife preservation and enhancement, pollution reduction, control and waste removal, educational initiatives with the schools adjacent and the restoration of buildings around Naas Harbour, especially those derelict today. • Further states that the next LAP, should seek to exploit the rich history of Naas, its ancient churches, monastic sites, historic buildings and engineering innovations from centuries past, which are awe inspiring today. • Submits that Councillors and executives in seeking to meet the housing, social, transport and environmental needs of a growing population, should also take reference from UK based industrial towns along canals which have been transformed into great areas to live and work. • States that most especially monuments and heritage sites such as St David’s Church, de Brugh Estate and countless other historical elements should be integrated into the planning process and appropriate access, illumination, preservation and celebration of our history should be promoted alongside the essential housing, service industries, education, retail and care facilities needed for our growing population. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Derelict Sites (Urban Regeneration and Development) • The council should avail itself under local government and national legislation for site levies, penalties to be applied to vacant/derelict sites where planning or progress is not being instituted. • Most especially the old Donnelly Window’s and Cement Factory at the junction of the M7 Motorway should be remediated as an eyesore and a stain on the appearance of the town.

397 Sharon Plant Measure No. 45 • Submission relates to the proposed pedestrian pathway from the green of Craddockstown Park to the lakes as outlined on Table 5.1 ref no. 45 and outlines concerns regarding safety issues arising from the proposal within her estate.

398 Rosemarie Permeability Links – Landen Park – Millennium Green Sheehan • Submission objects to any increases in the permeability from Landen Park to Millennium Park by adding further breaks to the famine wall at the immediate three sites bordering Landen Park at site 22 on Map 2 Movement and Transport Measures - Pedestrian Measures. • States that additional breaks in the wall would greatly impact the safety, security and amenity enjoyed by residents and are an unnecessary destruction of a natural piece of our heritage. • Further states that the proposed breaks open into car parks and are a risk for the many young children who play along the famine wall and enjoy this amenity. Submits that this would also increase traffic into a residential estate with drop offs to the GAA pitch in Millennium park. Any increase in parking of non- residents in the estate has the potential to become a nuisance and block access her home which has happened on several occasions in the past.

399 John Lennon Measure 63 • Submission notes that provision in the plan for an opening (access 63) from the R445 through to the canal path. States there already exists a walkway\access for cyclists and walkers 100 yards from the point suggested and that latter walkway/cycle path has existed for many years and acts as opening to Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. both the canal path on the right hand side and an entrance to the Naas sports and Leisure Centre via the bridge on the left hand side! • Submits that the establishment of yet another opening, (access 63) from the R445, right beside the existing one doesn't make any sense for the following reasons: o Jigginstown Green Residents’ Association maintains its estate itself and has had constant problems with flooding and that the attenuation pond which was strategically placed to prevent the problem from worsening would have to be altered to allow for further access through the estate and thereby exacerbating flooding. o Adding another walkway beside the one already in existence, will also encourage more antisocial behaviour in the area. Notes that gangs of youths already congregate by the opening to the canal and sports centre as well as under the Caragh Rd Bridge. o Taxpayers money could be used more effectively to incorporate a pathway somewhere else instead of adding something where it already exists. o The Corbally spur of the canal has been used extensively by walkers. It was always felt that someday this section of the canal will be once again be linked to the Naas section and the towpaths would extend the walking and cycling area of ground for all residents - an extended greenway. It is 7km from Jigginstown to Corbally harbour. This would make a great amenity and merits consideration. Notes that the Jigginstown Green side of the Grand Canal is busy during the summer months with canoes and small boats and the further scope to get to Corbally would be ideal.

400 Anthony Cross Land Zoning B (it is not clear as to what specific site this submission is referring to) • Submission outlines views in relation to Land Zoned B (Residential) from a local perspective (Note: no map or details showing location of the lands have been including in the submission). • States that the town no doubt the town will continue to grow and will take in the villages on the outskirts in the years to come. • Notes that Naas is the county town and its residents, businesses together have made it one of the most desirable places to work, socialise and raise a family and therefore it’s important that we plan, cater for locals and businesses when developing spaces on the Grand Canal which are now limited. Notes that past decisions that have changed Naas which locals new and old see today for example the closed rail Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. lines and canals. Further notes that “Mass development for resolving issues now, may just cover over the cracks that may appear in the future.” • States that the vacant site is marked for development of what is believed to be 70 houses, its excessive for an already developed area. States that this site should be looked at more closely to include facilities or opportunities for the town, a balanced approach (it is noted that no further details or map in the submission has been provided to identify the location) • Notes that on this side of the town there seems to be a lack foresight from recreation for older age groups, wetlands, wildlife, and the existing historical sites like Jigginstown castle and Naas historical walk. • States that for the younger people, crossing at the road at the lower level of the bridge regularly is becoming challenge for athletics, Hockey, soccer, Gym, kids’ playground, skate park etc. Suggests adding to what already exists for kids, example Bike hire/cycle station, kayaking, wall climbing, bowls, ziplining, arts studio, botanic garden, childcare. • States that if the area should have accommodation, it should include social, affordable, age friendly, private units and docking for barges or even the idea of a digital hub to ease the pressure for local people having to commute into Dublin etc. • Notes that the site is on the historic Grand Canal I believe has functional access to the Grand Canal Dock, Co. Dublin & Shannon Harbour and has the potential to have a certified greenway like we see from around the country. Submits that if well maintained and carefully thought out, it could add a new dimension to tourism in Kildare. For example, if not already Waterways • Ireland and Fáilte Ireland could offer a seasonal tourist route from Dublin to Clare via Naas (Co. Kildare) stay in an area with purpose-built facilities and experience what the town has to offer. States that this site has the potential to offer secure docking for Barges, electricity, water, e-parking for residents of our waterways and create a community like that of Sallins or a zero-carbon residential area. • Notes that horse racing in Kildare is a big boost for businesses and that Punchestown really showcases how high end the local restaurants, cafes, pubs, and accommodation that Naas offers. Suggests possibly an amphitheatre, and/or carnival during this weeklong festival on what is already a pedestrianised route to the town.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Footfall on the Canal (Promotion of Canal as desirable location to visit) • Notes that many Covid-19 restrictions meant parking the car up for long periods, the Grand Canal has become a popular and effective way of exercising the body and mind. States that from a starting point from Jigginstown Castle at K-Leisure along an unbroken endless trail people have been able to embrace what is left of the beautiful nature of the canal has left to offer and see the boats travelling up and down passed the existing Harbour. • Need to think of the families with young kids learning how to ride their bike (encouraging this for getting to school) while on their way to a possible park in that area. Families from as far as Millennium Park, Leinster Mills can have a destination to go socialise while walking along a safe and spaced route that during the week is used by school goers or staff going to work in local businesses. States that with all these opportunities in mind this area should be aimed as desirable location for locals and people outside to visit. • Notes that from other submissions anti-social behaviour is a big problem around this area, and that residents would prefer not to have the canal accessible or developed at all if it leads to a more serious event occurring. States that This will not get much better if a huge concentration of housing is developed but notes that these issues are for Garda and local government representatives to get to the bottom of. States that creating something that could be a gamechanger for the area is what we should be visioning for the future residents of Naas. • The submission includes links to two references, as follows: o The couple who live rent-free in a canal boat in London's Zone 1 during lockdown – MyLondon’. o Meet the Intrepid People Who Have Traded Traditional Living Spaces for Life On Water | Forbes India’.

401 Orla Coleman Permeability measure ref no 51, section 5.1, path between Broadfield View and R448 Object to this proposal on the grounds of: • Increased rather than decreased traffic (rat run for drop offs to Pipers Hill school campus) posing risks of traffic incidents, pollution and congestion. • Security - the entrance would make for a secluded hangout. • Lack of utility – No benefit to people versus the use of the existing entrance. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

402 Christine There is a complete deficit of public transport in Naas compared to other commuter towns. Current barriers to Murray the use of Public Transport in Naas: 1. Fare complexity • Similar commuter towns such as Maynooth, Greystones, Balbriggan, Blessington, etc. have a standardised bus fare of 2,50€, they have daily and weekly fare capping, and they have LEAP 90 Discount. • In contrast, students in Naas can spend up to 20€ per day on the Kildare commuter coaches. • Furthermore, taking a bus from Naas North to Naas South shouldn't cost more than the fare from Maynooth to Dublin City Centre.

2. Inability to make connections • An individual who wishes to transfer from route 126 to route 139 must pay two full fares for both buses. • This problem doesn't exist where there is one operator (Dublin Bus). • In Naas, there is continual charging of full fares. • Result in people in the area only using public transport when absolutely necessary. 3. Fragmentation • The system in Naas right now is completely fragmented, confusing, and there is no consistency of level of service. • The commuter rail, route 126 and route 139 do not connect which each other.

4. Lack of local bus routes/frequency • The only official bus for locals is the Kildare County commuter coach, route 126. This bus isn’t designed for local travel but for long commutes. • Route 139 doesn’t allow local travel. • Private operators don’t have liveries, connections, LEAP card, aren’t connected to the Dublin fare system, charge excessive fares, and lack basic bus stops. • Even far more rural areas such as Ballymore Eustace have Dublin Bus services, better bus stop accessibility, and an integrated fare system. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

5. Lack of incentive • Question why a student (or anyone?) would spend 70€ on the 126 (and a subsequent full fare on another bus) getting to university each day when they can just drive. • Public transport either needs to be quicker or cheaper to encourage use. • In 2018 the standard Dublin-area fares was introduced for commuter rail in Naas. This improved connectivity and made the train a very attractive option for commuters. • However, the commuter train suffers from severe overcrowding. • The Naas Area is the most highly populated metropolitan area of County Kildare, and thousands more houses are in the pipeline. Yet it has worse access to public transport.

Some short, medium, and long-term solutions: • DART expansion must include Naas. Commuter rail cannot serve Naas as the largest metropolitan area. • Implement LEAP caps, LEAP 90 discount, Rambler ticket and the standard fare across all bus routes in Naas. • 3 new local bus routes are proposed in KCC’s Naas draft transport strategy. These routes link residential areas and areas of high economic activity with Naas town centre and the train station. It is crucial that these routes link with all other buses and include the features mentioned in the bullet point above. Should also have formal bus stops and formal livery, which raises awareness and usage. • Naas needs to be included in the single fare system and needs new bus routes that implement the BusConnects objectives. Need new frequent and affordable bus services and orbital bus services which connect communities within the Naas-Area to hospitals, universities, shopping centres, and other communities such as Blessington, Tallaght, Maynooth, etc.

403 CJ Cullen Object to the proposed opening for permeability proposal ref no 51, Table 5.1 • A new road has been constructed which will address the access requirements of the new estate currently being built beside Broadfield View. • This proposal represents an increased security risk and could become an assembly point for participants in anti-social behaviour. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • A considerable height differential between bungalows 17 & 18 in Broadfield View estate and the Kilcullen Road. The construction of the access way here will be particularly expensive and will not represent good use of taxpayer funds. • No consultation was undertaken with the residents of Broadfield View estate.

404 Fiona Lennon The establishing of another opening, access 63 from the R445, right beside the existing one doesn't make any sense for the following reasons: • Jigginstown Green Residents has had constant problems with flooding. The attenuation pond which was strategically placed to prevent the problem from worsening would have to be altered. • Adding another walkway beside the one already in existence, will also encourage more anti-social behaviour in the area. • Residents of Jigginstown Green include young children, and an opening onto a very busy junction puts them at risk. • Taxpayers money could be used more effectively. • Consider linking the Corbally branch to the Naas section of the canal. The tow paths would extend the walking and cycling area of ground for all residents - an extended greenway. It is 7km from Jigginstown to Corbally harbour and would make a great amenity. • The Jigginstown Green side of the Grand canal is busy during the summer months with canoes and small boats. The canal is the only waterway in Naas used like this and the basin area is in high demand.

405 Gail Mooney Objecting to The Gallops Avenue, previously known as "Naas Inner Relief Road, Route 2". Collins • The road was fully opposed by our local representatives. • This route will increase traffic to the Tipper, Blessington and Dublin Roads. • The construction of this road would have huge environmental and pollution costs to our family, with the freedom of our own back garden completely curtailed. • The amenity that residents have of walking with their families would be lost. • How can a road planned 20 years ago solve todays traffic issues? • An outer orbital route is needed. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

406 Daragh Objects to the proposed Pedestrian Measure No 37 McKevitt • There is an existing pedestrian access point onto Rathasker Lane opposite the vacant farmhouse. Recently this gate has been unilaterally closed off. • Consequently, children must be driven to school which adds to traffic and contributes to air pollution and causes a more sedentary lifestyle. • The closure of the gate resulted in the unnecessary destruction of the hedgerow and damage to the wall next to the gate as residents of Carraig Oscair attempt to access Rathasker Road. • The existing pedestrian access is at grade level both from the open space area and onto Rathasker Road.

• The proposed measure will involve severing the single public open space area that serves Carraig Oscair and Rathasker Heights. • Significant, unsightly and expensive civil engineering will be required due to the differing ground levels. • Mature and historic hedgerow will need to be removed which would add to the already serious loss of Green Infrastructure in the area. • Contrary to policy NH 13, objective NHO4 and objective MTO 1.10.

• The road junction at numbers 48 and 81 Carraig Oscair will be directly across the proposed new pedestrian link. This junction is part of the driving instruction/test route resulting in a very busy junction. Adding extraneous pedestrian and cycle traffic at the junction where learner drivers are reversing would represent a serious traffic hazard to pedestrians and cyclists.

407 Richard Bridge Objection to the proposal to create a pedestrian walkway between the green at Craddockstown Way to the hospital via the Ballymore road lakes. • The green area in the estate is used daily. • Opening a pedestrian walkway would represent a serious safety issue for children. • Creates access to a fast moving and dangerous body of water. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • This was previously proposed in 2010 and was withdrawn because of the safety issues. • There was no consultation with the residents.

408 Gráinne Duffy Objects to the proposed road bridge over the canal for the following reasons: • This area of outstanding natural beauty is one of few left unspoiled. • This proposed bridge is a totally retrograde development which impinges on our natural heritage, our local eco system and biodiversity, our flora and fauna and the wildlife that populates the canal. • Will also destroy an invaluable recreational space that is utilised by thousands of people. • Local schools have classes walking the canal daily. • This area is a lung for the town which has a need for air purification. • This proposed development will channel more cars onto an already congested Sallins road and town centre.

• The vista of the Main Street is blighted by the eyesore of an oversize shopping centre whether derelict or renovated and a blight on the historic centre as it looms over St David’s church.

409 Trevor Cowdell Gallops Avenue AKA Inner Relief Road • This plan was overwhelmingly rejected by our representatives. • As traffic flows steadily increasing, noise and air pollution is increasing steadily. • The proposed road will have a detrimental effect on the estates and communities it passes. • The road will not address congestion. • An outer orbital route would be fit for purpose.

410 John Lennon Opening (access 64) from R490 through to the canal path • Canal access already exists on both sides of the bridge on the left side via Jigginstown Green and on the right via Jigginstown Park, both accessible by walkers and cyclists. • Another access point so close by is not required. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • There is a community garden on the left side of the bridge, which serves as a much-required amenity for the residents in Jigginstown Green. • Another access would serve to encourage anti-social behaviour.

411 Conor Ó Points to support the Irish language, the Irish speaking community and in particular the community of Gael- Mathúna Choláiste Kildare. Propose the following for the protection of the Irish language: • Safe crossing points outside Gael-Choláiste Kildare. • Signs in Irish should be more common. • Help or incentives for shops who promote the Irish Language. • Names in Irish of new estates to celebrate our own rich heritage.

412 Anne-Marie Objection to Proposed Road, RD3 / RD3A for the following reasons: Freeley • Increase traffic volume through the Mill Lane residential area, a safety risk for children and pedestrians. • The road will split the Mill Lane residential area in two. • Will destroy the preserved area of land / nature reserve between the canal and the Mill Lane development. • The Road is intended to intersect the Sallins Road, which is already beyond saturation in terms of traffic volume. • Will lead to enormous traffic tail backs, pollution, and inconvenience. • The proposal will require a Flyover to be built, carrying large traffic volumes across the Canal. • The noise, air pollution and large structure will spoil the tranquillity of the Canal. • The new ring road should be utilized to accommodate the traffic from Finlay park and the Newbridge Road.

413 Declan Concerns regarding the proposed new roadway, the Gallops Avenue, essentially the previously and McCormack democratically rejected inner relief road proposed in 2018.

Long Term Viability Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The inner relief road proposal dates back over 40 years. • Proposal too late to have the desired impact of “improving traffic flow and transport around the town”.

Additional Traffic Volumes and Concomitant Hazards • We are minded of the 385 houses approved east of The Paddocks, the 260 houses constructed on the Blessington Road. This additional traffic on the Tipper Road will be extremely hazardous for current residents. • At least 3 separate locations along the Tipper Road where the width of the roadway is well below that approved for a single carriageway: o At the Hill House (water hydrant marker) the road width is 5.2m o At Greenawn Gowra (speed ramp) the road width is 5.6m o Just before the entrance to Thornbrook the road width is 5.2m o At the latter two locations the footpath width is 1.1m • No possibility of clear circulation in both directions at these points. The resultant hazard and potential for accidents should be apparent. • Both the National Roads Authority and the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport have clear guidelines as to the minimum width of roads and footpaths. Guidelines provided in the submission. • The construction of this additional Gallops Avenue roadway will add traffic on the Tipper Road.

Proposed Intersection for Routes 1 & 2 with Tipper Road There are clear hazards associated with the intersection of the Tipper Road and this proposed roadway.

• There will be six entrance/exit points within 150 metres proximity of this proposed busy junction. Woodlands Estate, St Annes, Tipper Lodge, Beechwood, Proposed development at former IDA site, and Naas racecourse. • Heading from Naas the Tipper Road veers left after St Annes and there are no clear lines of sight for any oncoming traffic at this point. This has been identified as a hazard by the Local Planning Authority in the past. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The access/egress from Tipper Lodge on the Tipper Road will become extremely difficult. For example, it will not be possible to exit Tipper Lodge if there is a line of stationary traffic queuing.

Environmental Impact • The proposed route will have a detrimental impact on current standard of living. • The detrimental impact due to noise, wind, dust, vibration, traffic fumes, light pollution will significantly reduce the general amenity value of our residence. • Currently the road is a relatively quiet, pleasant for walking, cycling and stopping for a chat with neighbours. This will be lost by the imposition of a busy traffic-lighted junction. • Much of Blessington Road traffic, particularly the large articulated trucks to/from the quarries at Punchestown will now be routed onto this new road. • The proposed roadway will result in the removal of many mature trees.

Current Boundary Wall at Tipper Lodge • The Victorian Red Brick wall adds character to the area and is a visual joy. • It provides shelter from the roadway, including noise reduction and is a valuable safety mechanism for our children. • The wall dates back to the construction of the adjacent Victorian residence, Ard Caein. • To the best of our knowledge both the house and the wall are listed for preservation. • We will not permit the wall to be removed, damaged or structurally undermined by the construction of a new roadway.

Traffic Volumes through Johnstown • At present the heritage village of Johnstown has become a “rat run” for evening traffic from Dublin wishing to access the town of Naas and particularly the Blessington Road via the Tipper Road.

Conclusion • Look to redesign an outer relief road in a location and with a design which best serves the long-term interests of the town and its residents. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

414 Derek O'Reilly Rezoning of Land at DeBurgh Estate • Object to the proposed rezoning of the land marked C19 on map 11.1 • This land was marked as green belt / future park in the last plan. • This area has been reduced greatly in this plan and there is now no mention of a park. • The Sallins road cannot sustain any more housing development. • The slow erosion of the green space around the DeBurgh estate needs to stop.

Proposed Road Over Canal (Millbridge Street) • Object to the proposed road described as Millbridge Street. • Requires the construction of a bridge over the canal through an area that has already been reserved as Green Belt / Future Park. • Will increase traffic on an already congested Sallins road.

415 Elaine Cycling Infrastructure NiEochaidh • The cycling infrastructure in Naas town is sub par. They offer no protection for cyclists, and often lure cyclists into uneven road surfaces where debris tends to collect. • Some new developments have combined cycling and walking paths, these are very short in length and peter out abruptly with no consistency. • Shared bicycle and pedestrian pathways are not recommended in section 1.9.3 of the National Cycle Manual. • KCC recently announced increased spending on cycling infrastructure. Should not be wasted on painting the edges of existing roads red or for unhelpful signage, rather to provide for effective and well-designed cycling infrastructure.

Active transport to schools • The LAP recognises the issue of traffic congestion because of school traffic. • No pedestrian crossings for the entire length of Friary road and over the Railway Bridge. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • No permanent pedestrian crossings on the road leading past both boys schools. • No pedestrian crossing linking the estates on the south side of the ring road near the Ballymore roundabout with the town. • No protected cycling lanes near the schools in the centre of the town, and no consistent safe way for children to travel to school by bike. • Lack of safe pedestrian infrastructure and cycling infrastructure for vulnerable children are a barrier.

Pedestrian areas • Welcome the provision of pedestrian space at Poplar square, like to see more of this, and better developed, as it is still very bare looking. • Many small roads around Naas which could be permanently pedestrianised, such as Basin Street and Abbey Street. • Would provide for on street dining and encourage people to linger in the town centre. • Downtown Naas is currently a very inhospitable space with heavy traffic and articulated trucks choking up the streets. Besides Poplar square, there is no place to comfortably gather and relax. • Reduce car parking spaces throughout the town and replaced with tree planting and visually attractive features. • Extend and make traffic free Sunday’s on the Canal permanent. • Permanently ban through traffic on those sections of the canal as its detrimental for its recreational use.

Biodiversity • Plan makes reference to biodiversity but does not give it equal weight as climate change. • The Government declared a biodiversity and climate emergency, one is inextricably linked to the other, and must be treated with equal urgency.

• The All Ireland Pollinator Plan should be implemented to its full extent. • Council owned lands providing space for pollinators, reduced mowing and no use of herbicide or pesticide. Should be implemented on all council land. • Road verges should not be subject to repeated mowing. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Immediate halt to the spraying of round up by the council around verges and lamp posts etc. Signage could be erected to inform the public of the change and reasons for it.

• Existing hedgerows should be managed sensitively, and in keeping with the Wildlife Act.

• Need an assessment of the open spaces, with a view to setting margins and lesser used areas aside for nature, with native tree planting or pond creation in these areas.

• Several estates have vast green areas which are excessive for recreational demands and provide little biodiversity, Examples include the green in Esmondale and the Cluain Aoibhinn. • These could easily provide more habitat, and natural and heterogeneous amenity areas.

• Creation of wildlife ponds is beneficial for nature, particularly a collection of ponds together. • Naas has several water features, and strategic wildlife pond creation could provide steppingstones between those habitats. • Additional benefit of flood water storage, in addition to the amenity value. • Blue space of immense value for mental health. • Inexpensive way to introduce blue space into existing green spaces.

• The development of community gardens, similar to Rathcoffey should be investigated. These could be located on some of the large bare green spaces. • Allotments are a missed opportunity for community cohesion, locally grown food and recreation.

Specific recommendations • Area around St. David’s castle is currently overgrown and a natural refuge for wildlife. • To develop residential housing would be a missed opportunity to provide for a green space within Naas town for residents. • Given the location beside St. David’s Castle this could be a significant amenity area, and make Naas a far more attractive town to visit and live in. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

• Concerns regarding the development of a park at the harbour. • The area is currently of great wildlife value. • Its value is that it isn’t readily accessible, so wildlife has some refuge in an urban centre.

416 Ruairí Ó hAilín Homes & Communities • Surprised that Irish was not strongly visible in the plan. • Need an emphasis on road signs and Irish or dual- language names for housing estates.

Infrastructure & Environmental Services • All public rubbish bins should have signage either just Gaeilge or Gaeilge/Béarla. • Bins were installed in Monread park recently with the words ‘Litter’ only. • Key responsibility of Council as part of the wider Government Irish language plan.

Natural Environment & Climate Change • Extend the proposed tree survey to existing housing developments, with a view to identifying suitable areas for small copses. • Plenty of existing open spaces that could benefit from such tree groupings rather than specimen trees. • Should apply to industrial areas such as millennium park, where grass cutting (carbon emitting) could be reduced by increasing tree cover (carbon capturing). • The overall approach to tree cover needs to be more than replacing existing trees. Nationally, we need to get used to being surrounded by trees rather than grassland.

Movement and Transport • Welcome the emphasis on active transport. • Table 5.1, Ref. No. 21 Pedestrian/Cyclist footbridge over Canal at Landen should be labelled as short term and prioritised. Alternative access to the canal from Oldtown demesne involves walking on often narrow footpaths along the Sallins road. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Ref. No. 25 via the GAA (Oldwood) may be a cheaper option subject to the stakeholder negotiation mentioned.

• Challenge for walkers on the Sallins road approaching the town centre where there is a footpath on only one side of the road. • Not a trivial matter to create a footpath on the other side, given existing gardens and old walls. • A solution is required in the short to medium term. • If there is no option to widen the public space, the extreme solution would be to bring the traffic to one lane either with contra-flow or a one-way system. • Easier access to the canal as a walking route to the town centre at various points may help reduce the need here.

417 Paula Somers- Object to Pedestrian Measure number 37 “Pedestrian link between housing estate Carraig Oscair and Kennedy Rathasker Road” because: • There is an existing entrance opposite the old farmhouse building. • The measure would serve the single public open space area that serves Carraig Oscair and Rathasker Heights. This space is where our children and young people play and has been a valuable amenity. • The measure involves further destruction of hedgerows & trees in an area which has already been seriously compromised.

418 Marie Daly Oppose to the proposed redevelopment of land on the new caragh road, opposite to the entrance to Caragh Court. • It is imperative that the current proposed development does not go ahead. This area could be used for a wild meadow, outdoor gym, mens shed, outdoor seating, outdoor games and a link walk to the canal. • Beneficial developments of the past years: A School campus at Pipers Hill (but a poor road network), New Library at the Town Hall, Millennium Ring rd, Kerry Foods, Walking and cycling facilities along the canal now joining up with Millennium Rd (Safe for our young children to learn to cycle, but unfortunately Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. not connected to the west side of town in a safe manner, as there are plans to widen the road to Finlay park), K-Leisure/Naas Sports Centre and various house building projects. • Questioned developments of the past years: Lack of playing facilities at Pipers Hill School, the Gael Scoil with approx. 450 pupils, Pipers Hill pupil with approx. 1000 pupils but only one playing pitch, Finlay Park housing development built on wetlands (beside the Canal that according to the Historic trail information post of Naas Town “is now a valuable sanctuary for wildlife in the area“), and Naas Skate Park & Playground (idea was great but the execution poor, why wasn’t the skate park made bigger).

Park Proposal Park of simple design, with a meadow in the middle for natural pollinators and then incorporating some of the following ideas: • Chess/Backgammon boards craved into granite tables placed in the park could achieve part of the social inclusion objective outlined in the CDP. Successfully carried out in Weaver Park, Cork St, Dublin 8 • An outdoor gym along a cycle/running track. Similar in style to those in Templeville rd. Templeogue, Co. Dublin; Parnell rd, Dublin 8 and Rathcoole Park in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin • A small cycle/bike track to allow parents with young families a safe accessible area. • Green Prescription - HSE concept funded under National Taskforce on Obesity. Idea that physical activity in nature results in positive outcomes for physical and mental health. https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/corporate/evaluationgreenprescription.pdf • Biodiversity - Canal side of site is Broad leaf trees, native trees essential for bats and honeybees. Imagine the impact of preparing this land for future generations to enjoy, with a native tree planting project. A wildflower meadow would encourage more bee and butterfly activity. http://www.kildare.ie/community/downloads/Kildare-Biodiversity-Week-2019-Booklet.pdf • Men Shed and Scout’s Den. o The Men’s Shed currently have a temporary residence. The Kildare Scouts Den is too small for the size of the expanding community in Naas. o Possible that the Men’s Shed would help maintain and enhance the park with the skillsets they have to offer and engage with the scouts on an educational basis, passing down skills that would otherwise be forgotten. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Amphitheatre, an open-air venue used for entertainment and performances with a backdrop of a summer meadow and broad leaf trees. • Fairy Forest with the help of the Men’s shed the area where the broad leaf trees are situated could be a welcome home for the “Fairy Folk”. • Along the Canal - To the far side of the Broad leaf trees a pathway along the canal could be developed. This would allow an area where Waterways Ireland, could launch their “Blue Way” along the canal. It could also form a loop for the runner/walker/cyclist. • This location has become the starting and finishing point for several activities around the town (pop-up races, triathlons, 5K runs, Couch to 5K). Opportunity (objectives of Core Strategy within the CDP).If developed for the purposes of housing it would be a huge lost to the people as the sense of belonging to an area will be lost. • Park will create a sense of belonging specifically for the rapidly increasing ’65 and over’ age cohort and the high level of population in the 0-4 and 5-12 age cohorts. • To support the proposal of a park the following sections of the Kildare CDP 2017-2023 was referred to in the submission: Chapter 2 Core Strategy, Aim, 2.1 Statutory Context and Background, 2.2 Strategy (ix) and (x). Chapter 11 Social, Community & Cultural Development, 11.1 Background, 11.4 Strategy, 11.6 Community Services & Facilities and 11.8.1 Children and Young People. • Ideal location for a small park (3.67 Ha, approx.) for the many reasons mentioned above.

Canal Basin • Develop the Canal Basin into a cultural area. It is understood that when the library moves the building will be used by the Youth organisation. Would be great to see this developed into an Irish culture centre. Ogras (Irish youth organisation) could hold their meeting there. The county fleadh was held in Naas in 2019, whilst at the nearby restaurants, it would be great to hear various types of music coming across the canal. People could also discover their family history etc.

420 Ed Behan • The local area plan must only incorporate the Naas Area and must not overlap. • The Naas LAP should only be voted on by the Naas Municipal District Councillors. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Naas Inner Relief Road was comprehensively rejected by a majority of the democratically elected Naas Municipal District councillors in 2019. The reimagined Gallops Avenue must be removed from the Naas LAP as its inclusion is an affront to the democratic process. • Need an objective for the identification of a suitable outer relief/ring road. The western and southern areas of Naas are serviced by and outer ring road and a southern distributor road. • The logical completion of the outer ring road should be a priority.

421 Steven Laverty • No new bridge at the second lock between Abbey Bridge and Tandy's Bridge. • It would really take away from the character of this lovely stretch.

422 Michael Carroll Proposed new canal bridge • The construction will disrupt the community who live in the surrounding area. • There is a nursing home on that road. • A car bridge there would be an incredible nuisance. • Safety risk for the young children playing in the surrounding area. • Will disturb the natural wildlife and beautiful landscape of the canal.

423 Colm Byrne • Millbridge road should not be developed. There is already a relief road close to it. It would only bring motor traffic through a residential area and embed a reliance on cars. Air and noise pollution will increase in the area. Contrary to government policy on reducing climate change and encouraging active travel. Replace this proposal with active travel routes to encourage cycling and walking in the town. • The Gallops relief road has been rejected for many reasons including noise and air pollution and encouraging car traffic. Replace this proposal with active travel routes to encourage cycling and walking in the town. • Parking - Consider the removal of on street parking on Main Street to enable a pedestrian friendly environment along with cycling lanes. The provision of parking such as in the Northwest Quadrant is unnecessary. • An HGV ban is essential for the town. Access via the ring road and M7/M9 is possible. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Cycling – Consider the provision of not just cycling routes but door to door infrastructure. A shift to cycling requires safe access to cycling routes around the town. Consider segregated cycling lanes where possible or clearly identified shared space with a 30km/hr speed limit. • 30km/hr speed limit - as a public health measure to reduce air pollution and improve the safety of vulnerable road users 30km/hr should be the default speed limit in town. Higher speed limits only allowed on major arterial routes and once safe segregated cycling and walking infrastructure has been provided. • Public transport – Consider extending the DART+ to Sallins, the construction of a branch into town at the harbour and a park and ride station at Millennium Park. • Pedestrianize main street and the surrounding streets with only disabled, local and bus access. This could transform and revitalise the town centre.

Homes & Communities • Housing and older people o Encouraged by the inclusion of housing for older people. o Catherine MacAuley Place is an international standard example. A key part of its success is its central location within walking distance of shops and amenities which allow residents to integrate out into the community and the inclusion of community spaces within the complex which allow the wider community to integrate into the centre. o The inclusion of age friendly housing (Elsmore) that are distant from the town centre is concerning. o A more central location such as St. David's Castle or close to the harbour in the Northwest Quadrant would be more suitable for such a development. • Childcare o 1 creche should be built per 75 homes. This needs to enforced. • Playgrounds o Playgrounds needed within a short walk of every home. In Amsterdam there is the concept of mini playgrounds at many street corners. o In Finlay Park there is an area zoned open amenity an ideal location for a playground. o It is approx. 1km to the nearest playground and would serve both Finlay Park and part of Caragh Court (if there was a pedestrian access point made). Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o This should be provided by the developer as a condition of any further development of lands in the area. • Arts o Encourage the development of the Eir building. This could enable Abbey Street to be pedestrianised and the local restaurants to utilise the outdoor space for tables and seating. o The old Library building in the harbour should also be considered as an artist’s workshop and gallery.

Economic Development, Retail & Tourism • Data centres provide very limited employment opportunities for the land they take up. They have no place in a progressive town. • The Millennium Park is isolated at present and is heavily car dependent. Consider changing the zoning to mixed-use zoning to integrate housing into the development.

Natural Environment & Climate Change • Wildlife corridors need to be provided between biodiversity areas. • The Embracing of the All Ireland Pollinator Plan is encouraging. • Leave verges uncut to allow pollinating flowers to grow. • Tree planting is welcome.

424 Anne Marie Objects to social housing proposal at the waste ground across from Caragh Court Murray • This side of Naas already has a number of social housing and older council estates. • Land would be better served in retaining a green area and to introduce a landscaped community park. • The Community Park could incorporate the Naas Mens Shed, the Scouts Den and a Dog Park. • Putting more houses in an already built up area would be detrimental. • LDA submitted a planning application for 221 homes in the former Devoy Barracks area with the inclusion of social housing which could redirect the provision from the Caragh Road proposal.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 425 Robert Support the proposed development of Gallops Avenue Harrington • Protecting the amenity value of the lanes and roads beyond Naas Racecourse o The lanes and roads beyond Naas Racecourse and the Ballycane Road are popular with walkers and cyclists due to their very rural and secluded nature. o The alternate routes proposed for the inner relief road would destroy the rural and secluded nature of these roads. • Additional amenity facilities close to the town centre o On the basis that the traffic calming aspects of the road and segregation of cars, cyclists and pedestrians, is properly achieved. This road will expand the area of Naas that young cyclists can get to safely. o This benefit would not apply to the outer ring road proposals as the distances involved would be too great. • Environmental impact o The proposed route for this road will use land that is already cleared, where some road infrastructure already exists. o An outer ring road would involve greenfield sites and the destruction of hedgerows and other important wildlife habitats. Issues that will have to be addressed with this route • Road noise need to be addressed properly in developing this route. • The traffic capacity of the junction between the Ballycane Road and Craddockstown Road would need to be addressed before more traffic is sent through it.

426 Hillside Drive Object to the proposed rezoning at Sallins Road/ Oldtown C(19) for the following reasons: Residents Sustainable Movement Association • The R407 Sallins Road is already congested with traffic. • The rezoning of C(19) proposes the development 89-128 dwellings which will add further car traffic. • The Sallins Road is a safety concern for pedestrians and cyclists. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • If the LAP vision is to reduce car dependency, building more houses on this stretch of the R407 runs contrary to that vision and will increase the likelihood of greater car volumes and add to public health concerns.

Heritage and Culture • De Burgh estate is part of Naas Town’s heritage and should not be viewed as an opportunity for development. • The Draft Local Area Plan 2019-2023 had identified this C(19) as a Future Park/ Green Wedge. • C(19) should be zoned ‘F’: Strategic Open Space.

Town Centre Regeneration • Sallins Road/ Monread is already densely populated. • Focus should be on brownfield development for residential purposes.

Environment and Climate Change • Sallins Road/Monread area is already home to 2/3 of the town population. Further development at C19 will impact the air quality. • The EPA air quality report highlights issues of traffic congestion and the built environment in Naas. • The land C(19) is an integral part linking the Sallins Road, the 15ha of woodland at Oldtown Demesne and the Canal. This land should form part of an Architectural Conservation Area.

427 Kevin Greene Figure 5.7 showing the proposed Gallops Avenue • More appropriate to show the movements of Sand Lorries, Delivery trucks and cars in comparison to the proposed tree line and the proximity of housing. • Drawings attached to the submission endeavours to present a better reflection of the consequences, while not reflecting the actual proximity of many houses along the route. • The leaflets circulated to support Route 2 in 2019 suggested an autobann. • The new drawings are seriously misleading. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • This road should be replaced with an Outer Orbital Route.

428 Suzanne A heathy environment for Naas residents Murphy • A healthy environment provides us with clean air, water, food and is essential to our living. This principle should underpin everything we do in Naas. • The town development goals need to be SMART, i.e. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time- based. • Use clear and unambiguous language. • Regular check-ins should be completed to ascertain how Naas is performing against these goals and to stay on track. • In line with Ireland’s commitment to conserve 30% of land by 2030. Naas needs to participate in conservation of important habitats.

Trees & Hedgerows in Naas • Protect all trees within the Naas area plan. • Planting new trees does not compensate for cutting down mature trees. • Erect signage in the town parks describing the types of trees in the park. To educate people on the importance of trees in our environment. • Do not allow any hedgerows to be cut. Planting new hedges is not equivalent. Provide signage on the importance of hedges. • Implement natural food measures, such as tree planting, upstream of food prone areas to slow and hold food waters. o Oak trees have an expansive and efficient root-system for drawing water. • Invest in pocket forests around the town.

Pollinators & Pesticides • Do not permit the use of chemicals such as pesticides or weedkiller anywhere in Naas. Generate awareness on this topic. • Target all public spaces and parks to contain pollinator friendly plants. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • “Don’t mow, let it grow” is a critical dimension to managing our parks and green spaces to support pollinators.

Naas Biodiversity Trail • Keyways for Naas to put itself forward as a leader in biodiversity is by protecting the trees and hedgerows. • Linking biodiversity-rich areas (Lakelands, Canal, De Burgh estate) into one cohesive biodiversity trail, could have a huge draw to the town. • Potential to involve the whole town, e.g. businesses and schools and community groups. • Could provide huge benefits for mental health as this would give people the opportunity to feel part of the community.

Climate Change and Communities • “Green” our streets and prioritise development of green spaces. • Do not allow the building of large service stations or retail parks outside the town. • Provide space for and support community gardens in Naas. The zero-waste garden in Rathcoffey has proven a tremendous success. • Have local markets situated in the town centre. • Provide public space for cultural events. E.g. town centres should not be for parking cars, they should be spaces where communities can organise events and socialise.

Climate Change, Pollution v Clean Air & Health In terms of climate change, there are huge steps to be made in the area of transport to reduce emissions. We should be proactive about this in Naas and we will see numerous benefits. • Naas main street needs to be pedestrianised. Target Sundays as car-free days in the town centre during the summer months to demonstrate the benefit of this. • Promote cycling into town for coffee/lunch or shopping. • Install air quality monitors at schools and playgrounds to monitor pollution from traffic. • Prioritise pedestrian and cyclist access over car access to all areas. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Provide access for all by ensuring pedestrian crossings are provided at regular intervals. Would be beneficial businesses if their services are easily accessed, studies show that business increases with greater pedestrian footfall.

Climate Change & Plastic Pollution A key driver of climate change is the production of plastics. • Install water dispensers in the town centre to reduce plastic bottle waste. • Reward businesses with plastic-free options. E.g. shops with a plastic free section receive a silver star, shops with a zero-waste section receive a gold star. • Coffee cups are littered all around our streets, bins and canals. The bring-your-own schemes should be encouraged and supported.

St. David's Castle • Perfect location to bring communities together in heart of Naas. • Could be used for cultural events or concerts & festivals. • The biodiversity of this site should be preserved. • If handed over to developers, there is no going back. • Undoing the destruction of the heritage and beauty of this spot will be a huge opportunity missed.

Develop brownfield sites rather than greenfield sites • Derelict properties should not be allowed to sit vacant. • Living above shops/restaurants needs to be made viable and attractive. • Green roofs or solar roofs should be a requirement for all new buildings. • Should be required that pesticide-free fruit trees, hedges and an herb garden are planted for any new estate or development. • Fencing or walls should be designed to permit wildlife such as hedgehogs to freely pass through.

429 Kevin Maher Introduction Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The expected population increase of Naas is massive. To ensure it remain an attractive place to live and work, it is important to build strong inclusive communities with a sense of place and belonging. • Natural ecosystems are under immense pressure from intensive land-use practices, urban sprawl, pollution, invasive alien species and climate change. Vital benefits that flow from nature to people are deteriorating. Need to create habitats, parklands, places for people to connect with nature on their doorstep. • Examples provided in the submission includes: Weaver Park – Dublin, Rathcoole Park – County Dublin, Templeville rd. - County Dublin, Castlebar – County Mayo.

Vision for Naas (West) • The Draft Naas LAP 2019 was rightly criticised by the OPR. “The OPR has raised concerns about the plan's facilitating of increased development on the fringes of the M7 motorway to the detriment of the town centre. The regulator noted that housing sprawl around Naas and an excessive focus on development near the M7 would draw “car-based” economic activity.” Assessment by OPR on the Draft Naas LAP 2019 attached to submission. • Given the huge scale of proposed development it is essential that services and facilities are provided for in advance or in parallel with new developments. • Beneficial developments of the past years: A School campus at Pipers Hill (but a poor road network), New Library at the Town Hall, Millennium Ring rd, Kerry Foods, Walking and cycling facilities along the canal now joining up with Millennium Rd (Safe for our young children to learn to cycle, but unfortunately not connected to the west side of town in a safe manner, as there are plans to widen the road to Finlay park), K-Leisure/Naas Sports Centre and various house building projects. • Questioned developments of the past years: Lack of playing facilities at Pipers Hill School, the Gael Scoil with approx. 450 pupils, Pipers Hill pupil with approx. 1000 pupils but only one playing pitch, Finlay Park housing development built on wetlands (beside the Canal that according to the Historic trail information post of Naas Town “is now a valuable sanctuary for wildlife in the area“), and Naas Skate Park & Playground (idea was great but the execution poor, why wasn’t the skate park made bigger). Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Great if there was a park for recreation at the west end of Naas (near Caragh Court) for the residents of Caragh Court, Finlay park, Jigginstown and all the other estates. COVID-19 and everything it brought highlights the need. • This new (small) park would be part of a larger network (interconnected) with the opportunity for recreational activities. • Naas is currently relatively well served (but under pressure due to increased population growth) by recreational and amenity facilities. However, underprovided for in terms of formal open spaces such as parks and playgrounds. Much of the open space suitable for sporting activities in the west of the town belongs to privately managed clubs and organisations.

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• This location has become the starting and finishing point for several activities around the town (pop-up races, triathlons, 5K runs, Couch to 5K). Opportunity (objectives of Core Strategy within the CDP) to invest in the environment and the community for now and future generations. • Enough social housing units on the West side of Naas, a park would benefit more people, over many years. Park will create a sense of belonging specifically for the rapidly increasing ’65 and over’ age cohort and the high level of population in the 0-4 and 5-12 age cohorts. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • To support the proposal of a park the following sections of the Kildare CDP 2017-2023 was referred to in the submission: Chapter 2 Core Strategy, Aim, 2.1 Statutory Context and Background, 2.2 Strategy (ix) and (x). Chapter 11 Social, Community & Cultural Development, 11.1 Background, 11.4 Strategy, 11.6 Community Services & Facilities and 11.8.1 Children and Young People

Park Proposal Park of simple design, with a meadow in the middle for natural pollinators and then incorporating some of the following ideas: • Chess/Backgammon boards craved into granite tables placed in the park could achieve part of the social inclusion objective outlined in the CDP. • An outdoor gym along a cycle/running track, with a proposal for an additional one in Monread Park. • A small cycle/bike track to allow parents with young families a safe accessible area. • Green Prescription - HSE concept funded under National Taskforce on Obesity. Idea that physical activity in nature results in positive outcomes for physical and mental health. • Biodiversity - Canal side of site is Broad leaf trees, native trees essential for bats and honeybees. Imagine the impact of preparing this land for future generations to enjoy, with a native tree planting project. A wildflower meadow would encourage more bee and butterfly activity. http://www.kildare.ie/community/downloads/Kildare-Biodiversity-Week-2019-Booklet.pdf • The submission included the Dublin City Council Staff Survey on Covid-19 response: Biodiversity and Transport Results Overview. • Men Shed and Scout’s Den. o The Men’s Shed currently have a temporary residence. The Kildare Scouts Den is too small for the size of the expanding community in Naas. o Possible that the Men’s Shed would help maintain and enhance the park with the skillsets they have to offer and engage with the scouts on an educational basis, passing down skills that would otherwise be forgotten. • Amphitheatre, an open-air venue used for entertainment and performances. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Fairy Forest with the help of the Men’s shed the area where the broad leaf trees are situated could be a welcome home for the “Fairy Folk”. • Yoga in the Park or a fitness bootcamp for the residents of Naas. Two newsletters attached to the submission with ideas that could be incorporated into the park. • Sensor Garden / Disability Inclusion - By creating a sensor park for people with disabilities. • Along the Canal - To the far side of the Broad leaf trees a pathway along the canal could be developed which would give access to both sides of the canal. This would allow an area where Waterways Ireland, could launch their “Blue Way” along the canal. It could also form a loop for the runner/walker/cyclist. • Example of the High Line in New York is provided in the submission to encourage the thinking outside the box mentality when redesigning the Canal. • The foot fall increased due to the need to get some exercise during the pandemic. “Social distancing” is currently difficult to achieve. Duty as a county, people, and Government to protect the canal and bring it back to life to be enjoyed. • Question whether more precious land along the Canal will be take or if a Green Initiative will be developed?

Proposed RD3/RD3A (“Millbridge Street”) • This area of the canal is one of the most scenic areas in Naas, which should be developed as a tourist attraction. • The impact on the views along the canal of developing a road bridge (plus cycle lanes and footpaths) cannot be minimized. • In an area of natural beauty and heritage (e.g. the Gasworks, the canal lock, Abbey bridge, Tandy bridge etc.) this solution would have a hugely detrimental impact on the views and natural surroundings. • Area west of the Millbridge Way estate, where the road will transit, was originally designated a wildlife reserve. The traffic will destroy this area with pollution, noise, and littering. • Question who really benefits from this?

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Canal Basin • Develop the Canal Basin into a cultural area. It is understood that when the library moves the building will be used by the Youth organisation. Would be great to see this developed into an Irish culture centre. Ogras (Irish youth organisation) could hold their meeting there. The county fleadh was held in Naas in 2019, whilst at the nearby restaurants, it would be great to hear various types of music coming across the canal. People could also discover their family history etc.

430 Ronan O’Reilly Naas to Corbally Tourism Trail Support the following in the DRAFT Naas LAP 2021-2027: 1. Examining the feasibility of realigning/raising the Newbridge Road (R445). 2. The extension of the National Canal Greenway from Sallins to Corbally Harbour. 3. The creation of this Greenway would bring connectivity between Naas and other local areas, which would increase the tourism, along with linking into a national Greenway from Dublin to Galway. 4. A Canal Quarter in Naas with amenities for boaters, cyclists, anglers and walkers.

• The Naas harbour and canal has the potential to be a living working vibrant waterway. • To encourage and develop this maritime potential emphasise the following: o the importance of the moorings and facilities in Canal Quarter o the proposal for realigning / raising the Newbridge Road (R445) o the continuation of the Greenway from Naas to Corbally Harbour. • Development should take account of the needs of all craft, large and small. • Any planned infrastructure should not interfere with passage of vessels. Bridges must be of adequate dimensions; quay walls should not be obstructed; the turning circle at the “junction” should not be compromised.

• The Naas annual Canal Festival in the harbour highlights Naas and its canal. Over time and with adequate thought, funding and planning touring boats could make the trip to Corbally Harbour and discover this part of Ireland’s Ancient East. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • There is significant potential in opening up portions of Naas Harbour and the Corbally Line as a location for serviced residential moorings. • The area on the Naas Line in the vicinity of Leinster Mills is somewhat isolated and open to anti-social behaviour, boaters are reluctant to remain at that location long term. • Accessing Naas Harbour, in the middle of a burgeoning residential area and close to all amenities would bring a vibrancy to the Harbour. Complementary to the proposals for the revitalisation of the harbour area. • Similarly, using portions of the Corbally Line for residential purposes offers the opportunity to revitalise a section of the Corbally Line.

• The Naas and Corbally Branches of the Grand Canal could become a first-class slow tourism and recreation destination. • Currently a lot of interest in going to Naas but it's a hard stretch to get to, traversing five locks to reach the harbour. • If the Newbridge Road (R445) culvert was removed, then boaters would have more canal network to travel on beyond Naas, which would increase the boat traffic on this attractive part of the Grand Canal. • This also allow kayakers, paddleboarders and small boat users to continue their journey onto Corbally Harbour, without needing to carry their watercrafts over the busy Newbridge Road (R445).

431 Eamon Sinnott The submission proposes a variety of suggestions for the creation of a Greenway and Biodiversity Trail incorporating part of the old Sallins to Tullow Railway from Naas Town Centre to Pipers Hill at Naas.

The project would include commencing at County Council Car Park on Friary Road in Naas town centre, continuation and extension of the existing Railway Walk which runs from Sundays Well to the Hospital Riad via the Lake Walk, onto the Ballymore Road and continuing on to link up with the old Railway Line at Bellingsfield, Pipershill and onto Killashee. This could be the first phase in the proposed Naas to Dunlavin Greenway which is policy at a National Level, under the Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy, and under the Draft Naas Local Area Plan. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. This proposal suggests the creation of a Greenway/ Heritage walk and cycle path utilising the existing track bed of the old Sallins to Tullow Railway at Killashee which is in perfect condition but has become overgrown in the last few decades. This could serve people in the South & East of the Town and school going pupils at Pipers Hill Campus over which 1,758 attends daily. This could bring back to life a wonderful amenity which has lay dormant since the late 1950’s.

This Greenway could service the recreational need of the people in the South of Naas Town. The North of the town is already well served with the great amenity that is the Naas Canal Branch and Grand Canal which offer endless miles of recreation and discovery.

A 2.5 km section of the old railway line still exists. The purpose of the walking route would be to extend the number of quality walking routes around Naas town and introduce the residents to the natural beauty, history and heritage of the old railway line and a unique hidden part of the town. Without a huge amount of construction and land clearance a perfectly good walking and cycling route could be easily achieved. It would be great to think that a section this old railway line could be brought back into public use, enhancing the quality of the local environment, creating a new linear path which would have huge long-term health benefits for the people of Naas town.

The Greenway could provide a safer walking and cycling route for school students at Pipers Hill / Killashee. It could also provide access to Killashee Hotel and act as a destination for walkers from the town. Various detailed illustrations and images are provided which outline potential routes and linkages to facilitate this project.

432 Landon Park The submission refers to the opening of existing prepared entrances from Landen Park to Millenium Park at the Owners junction of Oldtown Walk and a bridge crossing and cycleways onto the Canal from the Landen Park side. A Management number of issues relating to the proposed content of the draft LAP are outlined with some alternatives offered Company below:

1. Appendix: Map 2, Movement and Transport Cycling Measures (item 28) proposes the introduction of a greenway through Landen Park from the Sallins Road. The proposed greenway site and adjacent proposed Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. bridge site would lead to a disproportionate permeability rate through Landen Park as pedestrians, cyclists and vehicular traffic from the adjacent neighbourhoods of Monread, Morrell, Oldtown, Aylmer and the Sallins Road are funnelled into Landen Park in order to access the canal via the proposed bridge site.

Permissive access would be required from LPOMC to facilitate the introduction of a proposed greenway through their lands. Both public liability insurance issues and maintenance issues relating to surfaces and street lighting exist around the proposed greenway site. LPOMC are not a position to assume these liabilities on behalf of the local authority.

2. The local authority should consider extending the cycleway through Landen park along our lands and border to a bridge crossing just below the (third) lock from the De Burgh estate. Siting the bridge here exploits the existing lock’s height, enabling boats toward Naas crossing under the bridge before the lock, thereby lowering the bridge height required. It provides access to the De Burgh estate and greater utilisation of the amenity as a public park. The residents of Landen Park broadly support the extension of the cycle way through Landen Park along our lands to facilitate this approach. This on the assumption LPOMC and the local authority can come to an arrangement regarding permissive access which provides for the assumption of related liabilities by the local authority and subject to section 8 public consultation

3. An alternative pedestrian and cycling path leading to a second bridge through Millennium Park is proposed. This would provide access to and from the new Community College on Millennium Road and provide access via the cycleway to Oldtown Walk. It would also provide alternative access to Millennium Park employees. The boundary famine wall between Millennium Park and Landen Park has been subject to damage by people accessing the GAA pitch within Millennium Park and the wall requires ongoing repairs. Greater clarity can be brought to the ownership of this structure with the local authority assuming liability for the maintenance of the famine wall if the proposed cycle and footpath runs adjacent to the boundary famine wall within Millennium Park.

4. We do not support any increases in the permeability from Landen Park to Millennium Park by adding further breaks to the famine wall at the immediate three sites bordering our folio at site 22 on Map 2 Movement and Transport Measures, Pedestrian Measures. As has been evidenced in recent years, additional breaks in the Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. wall would greatly impact the safety, security and amenity enjoyed by residents at present and unnecessary destruction of a natural piece of our heritage

The alternatives offered will recommend itself to any long-term objective approach which seeks to use funds most efficiently for the optimal long term good. In considering the potential for the De Burgh estate to revitalise the canal and stimulate access and amenity, we would ask that you would consider our submission and test its suitability.

Finally, a factual inaccuracy is highlighted relating to page 41 of the draft plan. Map 4.1; zoning F2 incorrectly refers to part of the LPOMC folio as Council Owned Land. This should be amended.

433 Liz Denieffe HGV ban on Main Street in Naas • Reduce vehicular traffic in town. Make it less hostile for walkers and cyclists of all ages by banning heavy goods vehicles going through the main street. • The Naas / Sallins Transport Plan highlighted that 54% of respondents thought it was extremely important to remove non-essential / HGV traffic from the town centre while 27% thought it was very important. • HGV ban would remove circa 50 HGVs (almost 1 per minute) during the morning peak from the Main Street. • Unacceptable people walking and cycling to and from school / work are subjected to this level of air and noise pollution. Also unfair on coffee shops and restaurants trying to serve customers on street particularly during pandemic. • If access is required to the town centre this could be arranged by permit. • HGV ban noted on pages 61, 64 and 67 but a ban from Main Street has been mooted for decades and still not happened. This should be prioritised and implemented as soon as possible.

School Streets Initiative • Streets in front of schools to become car free zones for 30-40 minutes prior to school starting and after it finishes / at collection times. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Not feasible for all schools in the town but could be at the Mercy Convent on the Sallins Road and St. Corban’s. • This initiative is common in Europe and has been trialled elsewhere in Ireland (Fingal, Galway City, Athy and Monasterevin). • It would make it easier, safer, and healthier for children, parents and staff walking / cycling to school. Also helps create a supportive environment for children to adopt active modes of travel for life.

Map 7.2 – Green Infrastructure • This map identifies 9 Green Infrastructure Corridors in Naas. It would be positive to see these areas linked together with wildlife corridors, allowing wildlife pass through the town. • It would allow for the development of a biodiversity trail. The recent lockdown and pandemic has made us more aware of the natural amenities in our area and we should capitalise on this renewed interest by developing these wildlife corridors and a waymarked, biodiversity trail with information boards, that is supported and promoted by the local community. • The information boards at the Lakes area and the Canal are valued resources and this scheme should be expanded and carefully maintained at each site.

Canal Quarter • The area linking the town centre and the northwest quadrant (Basin Street and Harbour) is plagued with vacant and underdeveloped sites. It is essential these sites are developed, and the vacant sites levy should be utilised to encourage development of properties in this area. • The area has huge potential as a cultural and food quarter if restaurants and cafes occupied / replaced the vacant buildings. • The soon to be vacated library at the harbour should be converted to a cycle café as it is the start and end point for many to the Canal Greenway. • Licenses should be granted for a café, restaurant barge(s) on the water itself.

434 Roisin Leavey The submission opposes the proposed bridge on the canal for the following reasons: • It would cause severe disruption to the ecology and wildlife in the area. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • It would encourage more traffic along the canal, which in turn damages the ecosystem. • The canal is enjoyed by locals as a walking amenity and this would detract from the natural environment. • The increased traffic the bridge will bring to the area poses a threat to walkers, runners, cyclists, and children.

435 Rhonda The submission opposes the proposed Gallops Avenue route: Willoughby • This “re-imagined” road is identical to the proposed road that was voted against democratically by the local councillors in 2019. Any decision on this plan must be voted on by the local councillors who represent the local people. Democratic decisions must be respected and upheld for trust in the systems. • The same reasons for opposing this route are still valid and even more so given expected growth and expansion in Naas. • The proposed road will free up traffic on the Dublin Road but will move the problem into a traffic bottleneck at the Tipper Road and Blessington Road junctions. • An outer orbital road is required to accommodate the extra traffic generated by new houses in Naas. • There are also safety issues, accessibility issues as well as noise pollution, and air pollution.

436 Alistair Conway Flyover at Mill Lane • The proposed flyover would split the canal walkway in half, and this is not what people want. If it is necessary to have a bridge here it should be for cyclist and pedestrian use only.

437 Mary Roche Submission is opposed to the proposed rezoning of lands at the DeBurgh Estate (C19) on the Sallins Road: • This will leave the area car dominated, noisy, polluted, and devoid of nature. Protecting the existing environmental and heritage assets within the town must be a priority for planners over development pressures. • The pandemic has highlighted the need for outdoor spaces and amenities. • The proposal (89-128 units) will add over 200 cars to a congested road. The Sallins Road is the main artery into the town with a considerable number of households, 3 large schools, GAA club and transiting traffic Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. from North Kildare and the M7. The proposed development of the northwest quadrant will also add to traffic in the area. • The need for further housing in Naas is understood however, there are many brownfield sites in the town more suited and in need of housing development. Re-developing brownfield sites will preserve the limited town based greenfield sites. • This land is more suited as a public amenity as proposed in the Draft Naas LAP 2019-2023. It is an integral part of the towns heritage and adjoins 15-hectare DeBurgh Woodland and the Canal. • It is an important area for biodiversity; however, surrounding land has already seen tree felling, removal of ditches and hedge rows.

438 Audrey Leavey Submission is opposed to the proposed bridge on the Naas Canal • There is already plenty of traffic in Naas. • The canal is an oasis for people and wildlife to enjoy particularly since Covid as many people have started to enjoy the beauty of the canal for exercise and family time. • This bridge would be an intrusion on the peace and tranquillity of the canal.

439 Kings Court Submission is strongly opposed to the proposed “Gallops Avenue” Road: Residents • Outraged that this route (a new name for the Naas Inner Relief Road) has been included in the LAP. The Association Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in 2019. Th Gallops Avenue is an almost identical route with a different name. The inclusion of this is deeply insulting to our elected representatives as it now appears their decision is being disregarded entirely. • A redrawing of the Naas MD boundaries is proposed. The Naas LAP must only be voted on by the elected officials of the Naas MD and not by representatives from any other locality. • Given the road is likely to be delivered in 5 to 6 years it is estimated that by then movements on the road could well be in the region of 10,000 per day. The analysis carried out in 2019 predicted 7,500 per day and rising to 11,000 in the next 15 years as population grows. • The road proposed in the LAP is in fact narrower than the previous road proposal. • Graphic 5.7 on page 63 is a highly idealistic presentation of possible traffic movement. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Several graphics are illustrated in the submission which the resident’s association consider to be a clearer reflection of the realities facing the residents along the proposed route. The graphics demonstrate vehicles / large HGVs travelling close to each other on a narrow road that is close to housing. This is stated to be extremely unsafe. • In 2019 Naas MD members were briefed advising that the Inner Relief Road would only provide short term relief to the towns traffic problems and that the long-term solution was an outer ring road. Given the time frame for delivery of the Gallops Avenue (5 to 6 years) it is difficult to see the value of moving forward with a project which will only provide a short-term solution. • An outer orbital route is required for Naas (i.e., route 6 NIRR Option of the original relief road studies). Route 6 NIRR option should be given more serious consideration. This would alleviate traffic congestion in the town and on the approach roads and would be a better option in the long term. This route would also keep current traffic volumes including HGVs away from residential areas, busy junctions, footpaths, and existing or proposed cycle ways.

440 Joan Moran The submission is opposed to the proposed opening for permeability between Broadfield View and R448. • This will create an unnecessary and dangerous access into and out of the estate. • There is an extremely steep incline from the Kilcullen Road into Broadfield View and requires steps. This is not suitable for bikes, scooters, buggies, or the elderly and is not necessary as there is an existing easy entrance into the estate a couple of meters further down the road. • Opening a new pedestrian route into and through an already well-established estate seriously affects the safety and personal security of the residents. It opens the area up for antisocial behaviour and crime.

441 Catherine Barry Submission is opposed to the bridge over the canal. • A road that brings more traffic to the Sallins Road is not needed. • More noise, pollution, and traffic on the Canal is not wanted. • The Canal and Greenway should not be destroyed before it is even developed.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 442 Marie O’Neill Submission is opposed to the proposed Gallops Avenue route. • The Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in 2019 and the Gallops Avenue takes the same route. The fact that it is narrower is welcomed as it will ensure slower traffic, however, there is concern about the effect on air quality and noise pollution so close to housing estates. • Naas needs a relief road to take the traffic from N7 to Blessington Road, a proper orbital route. • Seems to be no reference in the proposed junction 9 development to allow or a link to the Blessington Road. Is there provision for a relief road at all? • As this is a Naas Plan it should be voted on by Naas MD Cllrs.

Pedestrian Cycling Link between Woodlands and Kingsfurze. • Any greenway pedestrian cycling link should allow separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians. • The design must also ensure the safety of less mobile pedestrians particularly where cyclists cross the pedestrian path. • Limited visibility on some of the existing pedestrian links in Naas that is used by cyclists is most unsafe.

Town Centre • Having a sustainable town centre is welcomed. • It is good to see a sequential test is needed before development is allowed in existing off-centre retail sites so that the Core Retail Area is restored.

443 Sult na Sollán The submission primarily relates to the promotion of the Irish language in the LAP and specifically in the following chapters:

Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2021 – 2027 • On the 28th of February 2019, Minister Seán Kyne launched the county language plan in Áras Chill Dara. • Provided confidence to the Irish speaking community that KCC supports the promotion of the Irish language. • Great pity that Irish is not mentioned in the draft plan for Naas. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • It should be clear in the Naas LAP that the status and use of the Irish Language is important to KCC. • Necessary to recognize that the Irish speaking community is growing in the county. • Nearly 800 children attending all-Irish schools in Naas, between Gaelscoil Nás na Ríogh and Gael- Choláiste Chill Dara. • Irish should be more visible on signage and in public places in the county. • As per the goals of the five-year language plan (page 19) for KCC, proper recognition to the Irish language should be given in this LAP.

Vision for Naas 2031 and Beyond • Making Irish language more accessible to the community should be centric to the proposed vision, including more Irish language opportunities and ensuring that Irish is visible through public signage and given prominent status. • Plans are being negotiated for a county Kildare cultural centre in Sallins which has significant backing meaning it is likely to become a reality and this will encourage tourism to the area. The location offers excellent connectivity with the M9 and Sallins train station. Therefore, Naas is well positioned to benefit from visitors in terms of business particularly if the Irish language is viewed as an integral part of the town. Planning should begin now to ensure opportunities that exist are optimised. • A letter is attached from Kildare County Council CEO supporting the Cultural Centre and the upcoming awarding of Lionra teanga (Irish language network).

Homes and Communities • Given there will be considerable building projects over the duration of the plan and beyond it would send a message that the Irish language is valued if all new developments were to have and Irish-language name. • Consideration should be given to build a small ‘Gaeltacht-style’ development like the private houses on the Rathasker Road where a small Irish-language community raised their children through Irish in a supportive, community environment. A process should be undertaken to see if there is sufficient interest in such a development. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Planners are asked to explore opportunities to celebrate or at least recognise the Irish language as part of local heritage in each section.

Movement and Transport • Figure 5.1 demonstrates the desire to encourage more walking and cycling in the area. TO encourage walking, nature walks and info graphs along trails would enhance the experience and encourage people to return. Bilingual signage and trails would be a fantastic addition to such trails.

Economic Development, Retail and Tourism • The Irish language should be included as a heading in table 6.1. • The scope for employment and opportunities to grow around the Irish language and culture has never been so promising with the potential for tourism, business, classes, and courses marketed around the Irish language. • Provide grants to business that wish to erect permanent Irish language or bilingual signage on their premises. • Allocate funding to leisure/recreation/environmental/heritage projects only if Irish language or bilingual signage is erected for those projects. • Encourage the use of the Irish language at all levels of business by funding and award scheme for businesses that use Irish. Could be done in conjunction with Cill Dara le Gaeilge. • Add the following to Policy Ed 1 – Engage with Cill Dara le Gaeilge in seeking how best to promote local business that use Irish. • Add the following to Policy Ed 2. EDO 2.11 - Engage with Cill Dara le Gaeilge in seeking to ascertain how best to promote Irish language and cultural tourism to the area. • Add the following to Policy Ed 2. EDO 2.12 - Support the Naas/Sallins area’s status as a líonra Gaeilge (Irish language network) by promoting its recognition as a high-quality business and tourist location for Irish language enthusiasts. (This status will be awarded within the timeframe of this plan) • The wording highlighted in bold should be added to EDO 2.2: Encourage the development of tourism activities such as water-based activities, Irish language, cultural and Agri-tourism, equine tourism, and food markets in Naas. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The wording highlighted in bold should be added to EDO 2.3: Facilitate the provision of standardised Irish language / bilingual signage and interpretation for tourism facilities and tourist attractions throughout the town. • Liaise with Cill Dara le Gaeilge regarding future proposals for the best way to optimise the opportunities that the status of lionra Gaeilge and the Culturlann (culture centre) will bring.

Built Heritage • It is recommended to adapt the wording highlighted in bold to BH 1.3: Raise awareness of the unique built heritage of Naas by facilitating conservation interpretation and management projects, such as ‘Open House Tours’. Every effort would be made to provide these tours in Irish, as well as English. • Adapt the wording highlighted in bold to BH 2.2: The inclusion of Irish will be encouraged through the awarding of grants for same. • It is also recommended to establish a ‘is le gach duine and Ghaeilge’ initiative to encourage everyone to use whatever Irish they have and to promote businesses and organisations that provide services through Irish.

Urban Regeneration and Development Strategy • Regarding 10.4.4. CRA: Castle Quarter under the heading ‘Envisaged Role’ it is recommended the wording highlighted in bold is included “In this regard, it is envisaged that the Castle could potentially act as a bilingual interpretive centre that could tell the ‘story of Naas’ and become the starting point of a cultural and historic trail”

444 Social The submission refers to four issues within the LAP and they are as follows: Democrats – Homes & Communities Naas LEA • Housing for older people must not be located on the edge of the town. Older people often have a slower Branch walking speed and therefore what seems to be a reasonable distance from services is often not the case i.e., Elsmore. Locations like MacAuley Place work well. • It is encouraging to see the aim of becoming an age friendly town in the LAP. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Housing for older people needs to be built on key sites. St. David’s Castle site is a good example and should be purchased and developed by the council. A trust should then be set up to manage the development. • There is a significant under provision of childcare in Naas. It is important that for every 75 units a childcare facility is built as part of that development and they must be completed. At present there are 5 outstanding creches due to be built with only 4 available spaces in the area. • There is an under provision of GPs in the town and it is important provision is made for GP surgeries as part of any development. An appropriate benchmark for GPs to patients maybe the ratio used in Scotland 0.76/1000. • Kerdiffstown Park is a distance from the core of Naas town. There is insufficient provision of open space in the town. Mini playgrounds should be considered like in Amsterdam where many corners have a small playground for children to use in the locality. Every development should have a playground included in it. • Moving the Library to the old town hall will allow the old Library in the harbour to be used as an art gallery and artist space. This would ensure footfall is retained in the harbour and bring a new lease of life to the building.

Movement & Transport • Good to see LAP acknowledge the primacy of active travel in sustainably moving people around the town. • Consideration should be given to a town wide 30km/hr speed limit with an exception for the ring road and M7. • Commencement of a cycling network is welcomed. However, the LAP fails to address the ability of people to switch to cycling especially more vulnerable cyclists such as children. There needs to be door to door infrastructure. Local streets need to be 30km/hr to allow shared streets. • Cycling infrastructure needs to be segregated. If this is not possible the route should use a shared space design principle. • Needs to be provision made on Sallins Road for segregated cycling infrastructure (2,500 homes, 3 schools and GAA club) and where this is not feasible there needs to be a change of the road to a shared design i.e., provision of ramps, change road colouring to alert drivers it is a shared space. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Land planned for zoning on the Sallins Road should have objectives to connect with each other by way of an internal greenway from Naas GAA to Mill Lane. The current provision of an optional cycle lane is dangerous to cyclists and may as well not be there. • The Dublin road cycle scheme (connecting Kill, Johnstown, and Poplar Square) should commence as soon as possible. This area is dangerous at present with several accidents involving bikes and vehicles. • Kilcullen Road cycle scheme from the ring road to New Row should have continuous off road segregated cycle track all the way. Integrating it with the road network will ensure it is not used properly. • A cycling scheme should be developed from Naas to Newbridge and from Naas to Caragh. Both routes have significant commuter and school run journeys. In the case of the data centre any levies from this build should be used for a cycle track to the village. • Public realm projects should have good quality bike parking and seating. • Cycling parking should be incorporated into every retail development and with stands that are free to use. • Town centre: This should be pedestrianised from Poplar square to Murtagh’s corner with local and bus access only. Specific arrangements could be made for Dunnes Stores. • Public Transport: DART+ should be extended to Sallins as a priority. Investigation should be made to form a branch off the main line to the centre of Naas in the harbour along the route identified for a bus street. • A park and ride station could be provided in Millennium Park for the town and keep the town centre station as a parking free station. The Millennium Park station would also serve this important economic area for the town in a sustainable manner. • HGV ban: There needs to be an HGV ban in the town with local access only. HGVs can divert around the ring roads and M7/M9 and have no need to enter the town. • Roads: The Gallops Avenue and Millbridge Road should not be developed as car routes but as active travel routes only. • Gallops Avenue has been rejected by councillors and should not be considered a viable route. • Millbridge Road is a route that will divert cars from using the nearby ring road and funnel them through a residential area. • The two routes will cause induced demand for cars and runs counter to government policy of encouraging active travel and the recent climate change bill. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Parking: There is already more than sufficient parking provision in the town, especially with the planned opening of the Shopping Centre Development. Further provision is not required, and consideration should be given to the removal of parking from Main street to enable the transformation of the street to a pedestrian friendly space. Provision should be made for blue badge parking in the town centre.

Economic Development, Retail & Tourism • Consideration should be given to changing land use at Millennium Park to include for mixed development. Given that it is located on the edge of the town it encourages a car centric employment development. • Inappropriate to locate data centres in the town given their size and the low impact they have in relation to provision of jobs. • Re-purposing of the Eir building is encouraged as part of the regeneration of Abbey Street.

Natural Environment & Climate Change • Consideration should be given to the creation of biodiversity corridors to allow wildlife to migrate safely between areas. • Increase in tree planting is welcomed, as it will help mitigate effects of air pollution and heat waves on the town whilst also aiding in the absorption of surface water. • Inclusion of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is encouraged. The mowing schedule should be reduced to allow grass verges to become wildlife corridors and pollinator zones.

445 Linda Doyle Submission is strongly opposed to the pedestrian pathway from the green area in Craddockstown Way through to the Lakes: • Major safety and security concern for the residents of Craddockstown Park and the row of house adjacent to this area. • If the plan goes ahead many young children from nearby houses who play on green will have access to water posing a threat to their safety. • Security and anti-social behaviour may be an issue with non-residents using the pathway. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • There are already a few different routes to the lakes, it is not necessary to add another through residential areas putting the lives of young children at risk. • This plan was rejected in 2010 due to safety and liability issues. Concerns are still relevant as now there are even more young children on the street.

446 Belmont Data The submission relates to data centres and the zoning of lands / policy to facilitate data centre development in Centres Naas: Positive Impact of Data Centre Investment in Ireland • The principles outlined in the submission were assessed in accordance with policies of NPF – Project Ireland 2040 (2018) and RSES for the Eastern and Midland Regions (2019). The submission also demonstrates that the proposed policy will have a tangible economic benefit for the local area and wider region. • Direct and indirect jobs can be created from the development of data centres with an estimated 1,800 people directly employed on an ongoing annual basis through the operation of data centres and a further 1,900 people employed annually in construction jobs. • A study / report on the economic benefits of data centres prepared by Grant Thornton states that since 2010, €2.96 billion has been directly accrued from the construction of data centres with a further €1.59 billion generated through operation expenditure. • Data centre investment in Ireland creates and supports an estimated 5,700 no. full time equivalent roles on an average annual basis over the study period since 2010. • The report also states “A large number of ancillary services and roles not directly related to data centre operation have been attracted following initial data centre investments. These include finance, operations, sales, customer support and software engineers. Survey responses strongly confirmed that many Irish based data centre operators see the physical location of their data centre operations as closely strategically linked to their overall activity and operations in Ireland i.e., the presence of data centres opens up the opportunity, and in some instances necessity, to locate other ancillary services in Ireland”. • There are also wide-ranging economic benefits to be accrued from data centres. These include enhancement of the digital infrastructure, attraction for related industries to locate in Ireland to service and Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. interact with data centres and clustering of interconnected entities such as business suppliers and associated organisations such as educational institutions. • The Report also identifies key spill over effects of data centres with benefits for local suppliers’ skills, productivity, and competitiveness. • “Enterprise Ireland confirmed that when a global data centre operator was looking to set up operations in Ireland the company was keen to meet with local suppliers ranging from construction and engineering to food and drink and training providers. • The use of local suppliers provides a direct benefit financially to the economy but also allows those suppliers to develop experience, innovate, become more productive and grow.

Data Centre Policy under ED 1 – Enterprise and Economic Development / Land Use Zoning • The draft Naas LAP designates two locations to be zoned for data centre / warehouse locations. It is submitted that adjoining lands to the north of junction 10 on the M7 at Newhall are more suitable for this type of development and should be zoned for data centre / warehouse locations given their superior access to common infrastructure requirements i.e., high voltage electricity lines, high powered fibre optic cables, good site security and accessibility. See below map extract from draft Naas LAP 2019-2023 indicating suitable location north of Junction 10 at Newhall. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

• The draft Naas LAP is rightly to promote Naas as a sustainable international destination for ICT infrastructures such as data centres, in line with Regional Policy Objective 8.25. • It is submitted that the lands identified to the north of Junction 10 on the M7 at Newhall (Ref: Map 10.1 in the Naas Local Area Plan 2019 – 2023), which were previously zoned for enterprise use, be designated for data centre development, given their superior access to the common infrastructure requirements of data centres, compared to adjoining lands at Caragh Road South and Jigginstown, identified in the Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027. • The line passing this site is more secure from an electrical point of view as it connects Dunstown 400kV and Maynooth 220kV whereas the lines crossing the sites identified for Data Centre development in the draft plan only connect to Maynooth 220kV and Turlough Hill (See figure below). Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

• Turlough Hill is not a secure source of energy and therefore the electricity lines crossing the Jigginstown site need to rely on a single connection to Maynooth. • The site to the north of Newhall Junction 10 is serviced by a 220kV electricity line which is serviced by two separate major substations. International Data Centres require redundancy due to cater for lines that may come out of service. This makes the lands at Newhall Junction 10 much more suitable for Data Centre development.

Data Centre Policy to be considered in the Naas LAP. • Reference is made to the NPF and the budget for national infrastructure investment for the next 10 years. Location of Kildare in the mid-east region is noted which have experienced high levels of population growth in recent decades (more than twice the national growth rate). • Appropriate Data Centre policy would support the shared aims of the NPF by contributing to the stability of the Eastern and Midland Region and development of the local Mid-East economy through employment diversification and related infrastructure enhancements. • Naas, and Kildare more broadly, is strategically positioned to benefit from local, national, and international markets owing to its location, excellent transport links, access to a highly educated population and its unique natural and built heritage assets. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • A key focus of the Naas LAP will be to ensure that the conditions for the creation of enterprise and innovation are embraced and developed. • The recent Government Statement on Data Centres is noted, which states; "A plan-led approach will develop a range of measures to promote regional options for data centre investment, minimising the need for additional grid infrastructure. A balance will be maintained between the distributional impacts of higher energy costs on the economy and the longer-term economic impacts of utility intensive enterprise investment." • The promotion of Naas as a sustainable international destination for ICT infrastructures in line with Regional Policy Objective 8.25 is welcomed in the Draft LAP, and the acknowledgement at 6.4.5 that; “Data Centres by their nature, are trending towards hyper scaled units and are land extensive and energy hungry developments and can have differing locational requirements depending on the type of data accessibility speeds they cater for. All Data Centres have common infrastructure requirements such as access to high voltage electricity lines, high powered fibre optic cables, good site security and accessibility.” • Data Centre development can realistically only be enabled within a certain proximity of these infrastructure confluence areas, and as above, we submit that lands to the north of Junction 10 on the M7 at Newhall (see figure 1 above) are very suitable for this type of development, due to their relative proximity of these infrastructure confluence areas (see Figure 3). • These lands were originally designated for Enterprise but have not been identified in the Draft Plan, meaning they will fall on de-zoned land and be outside of settlement boundaries, which will directly impact Kildare’s ability to attract data centre investment in the area, particularly investment which utilises existing assets in the county. • It is submitted that the existing, enabling infrastructure confluence at the site marked in Figure 1 makes it more suitable for development than the locations identified in the Draft Plan. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Due to the known positive economic impact that Data Centre developments can enable, as outlined above, a supportive policy for the delivery of Data Centres on this alternative site at Newhall, Naas Junction 10 M7, should be considered. • A supportive policy of this nature could include the following: EDO 1.12 - Facilitate the location of Data Centre development on land designated P: Data Centre/Warehouse at Newhall, Naas Junction 10 M7 for the identified land use only subject to appropriate environmental and transport impact assessments. • Recognition that lands suitable for the development of Data Centres demand a confluence, or co-location, of required enabling infrastructure (fibre and power requirements, as well as supportive road infrastructure) • Specifically, potential Data Centre location sites should be located within 3 km of a transmission (110/220/400 kV) substation or 2km of an overhead line should be supported. In addition, potential development locations should be within 20km of at least one major backhaul fibre network. • It should be the policy of the Council to support the development of Data Centres, in these locations, subject to the usual criteria of assessment expected for this form of development, such as an assessment of design, scale, layout, visual impact, noise, flood risk, AA screening, environmental considerations and transport / access arrangements. • To avoid a scenario where data centre investment in Kildare is curtailed, future development must utilise existing electricity infrastructure assets where possible. Therein lies the significant opportunity for Naas, as the power security already exists in existing substations and overhead lines at Newhall, Naas Junction 10 M7. • The Naas LAP should indicate support for this type of development in Newhall, where the required infrastructure is already in place. Reflecting this policy would highlight Kildare’s commitment to responsible, plan-led development of data centres in Ireland, thus ensuring the county can benefit from the significant economic and employment benefits that data centre development brings.

447 Liam Grogan Submission is in relation to the promotion of the Irish language: • Like to see more in the Naas LAP to promote the Irish language and to make it more accessible and visible to the local community.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 448 Clyde Doyle The submission refers to Natural Environment & Climate Change along with Movement and Transport (Gallops Avenue Road proposal).

Natural Environment & Climate Change • Attempts should be made to link the 9 Green Infrastructure Corridors identified in map 7.2 together to allow wildlife pass through the town. The streets / roads in between these areas could be given special green treatment i.e., additional trees, grass, wildlife tunnels & vertical gardens. • Resident’s associations should be approached and supported in assisting with NE 1.6 and specifically green corridors. Many estates have large green spaces that could be utilised for this. • The plan does not place enough emphasis on community engagement and should aim to increase awareness and buy-in among the public and relevant volunteers by using the community to help provide design solutions re, biodiversity and the environment. • The LAP should include support the development of a Naas Biodiversity Plan. The National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2021 states that “continued awareness of biodiversity and its importance to our lives is crucial”. • The council should ensure that its own lands and new green amenities proposed in the plan are managed for dual purposes of amenity and biodiversity. This should include commitments to plant native species, eliminate the use of weed killers and promote planting of native tree species in new amenities and along hedgerows in green corridors.

Movement and Transport (Gallops Avenue) • Dismayed that the democratically rejected Route 2 has been rebranded and included in the LAP. The route was voted against by Naas councillors with support of the public and its renaming does not change the negative impacts it will have on the community. • Public were against routes 1 & 2 in 2018 public consultation yet route 2 was still selected. The council need to listen to public opinion. • Gallops Avenue should be replaced with Route 6 or an outer orbital plan. • Route selection report gives incorrect weighting on Environmental Summary. Removal of trees on Sundays Well Green are not considered in the report. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Air / Noise pollution close to residential areas. HGVs starting up and taking off at multiple junctions along the new route will massively increase air pollution in a heavily populated residential zone. Route 6 is most suitable regarding these extremely important issues and should not be graded at the same level as hydrology and aesthetics as they are in the report. • Traffic congestion will be increased on Blessington Road, Ballycane Road and Craddockstown Junction. It will also cause congestion in Monread, town centre and associated estates. • Estates directly affected by the road include Sundays Well, Elmwood, Mountain View, The Paddocks, Woodalands, Kingscourt, The Gallops, and Racecourse Gate as the road will move closer to these areas with associated congestion, noise and air pollution caused by traffic. • The road is stated to relieve congestion on Dublin Road by diverting traffic, move traffic out of and away from the town and open new land for development (LIHAF grants). Each of these points are challenged. • It is contended that congestion will remain on the Dublin Road and will also move to a residential area with environmental impacts for residents. Taking traffic out of the town will decrease footfall in the town and have a negative impact on traders. Very little new development land will be opened up by this route. This will be challenged on legal grounds if passed to the next stage. • The council need to look at route 6 or indeed the outer orbital route as these are better options for the eastern side of Naas.

449 Marc & Miriam Submission refers to zoning of land and the Northwest Quadrant Masterplan: Rogers • Designation of lands in the Northwest Quadrant shown as strategic reserve is welcome along with the commitment under section 3.4 of the LAP on a tiered approach to zoning which protects the integrity of these lands and ensures development is plan led. (Area highlighted in an extract attached to submission). • No development shall be permitted on lands zoned New Residential or Strategic Reserve until the masterplan is prepared and integrated into the LAP by way of a statutory amendment. • This is re-iterated in Policy CSI and CSO 1.9.

Need for more open space as part of the Draft Plan. • Agree that there is a need for further open space as set out in section 4.5.2 of the LAP. (i.e., Neighbourhood Park, Local Parks and Natural and Semi-Natural Open Space). Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Plan suggests that open space needs are addressed by way of additional open space provision around the town (as per table 4.3 of the LAP). It is submitted that the provision of open space zoning can only be fully assessed in the context of the ultimate zoning for the Northwest Quadrant when a final masterplan is agreed for the area. Particularly in the areas adjacent to the NW Quadrant.

Masterplan required before development of C (1) and C (3) sites. See adjacent map extract. • Given scale of NW Quadrant the Planning Authority needs to consider sustainability of current zoning of C (1) and C (3). • Proximity of both sites means that these areas (and existing adjoining residential estates) will be impacted by the finalised masterplan for the area. • If a large part of the NW Quadrant classified as strategic reserve is zoned residential then alternative zonings may need to be considered for these sites. • Objective CSO 1.9 is referred to which is to “Preserve the lands identified as ‘Strategic Reserve’ on Map 11.1 Land Use Zoning Objectives, thereby controlling the level of piecemeal and haphazard development on these lands and safeguarding their strategic value in accommodating the orderly sequential expansion of the urban settlement beyond the current Plan period”. • In line with the above policy developments should not be permitted on these zoned lands until the NW Quadrant masterplan is finalised and adopted.

Alternative Plans to amend zoning of C (1). See map extract above. • Residents have continuously advocated for a community hub/park on these lands. A community park would be very welcome. Suggestions have been made in respect of incorporating a Men’s Shed, Scout Den, amphitheatre, and other much needed community uses in that area. • An alternative plan for these lands should be considered for the finalised LAP in the interests of sustainable planning for the area. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 450 Helen Coe Proposed walkway between the Lakes and Craddockstown Way - Transport and movement table 5.1 ref no 45. • Reference made to the distance between the first water hazard (large water stream before the lakes). Should this area be open to the estate? It is less than 20 metres for the nearest house. • The depth of the stream and the fast flow of water should be noted. It is not safe to have such a dangerous hazard near the green where children play. This is not acceptable. If a child were to drown are the county council liable? • The children need to be protected and the council should avoid the potential for a lawsuit.

451 Jennifer Submission is opposed to the Gallops Avenue road proposal: Murphy • The former Inner Relief Rad was reject by local councillors and their decision needs to be upheld. Residents need to be able to trust the democratic process and currently this is not possible as KCC are trying to get this road passed again under the guise of the Gallops Avenue. • Renaming this road does not negate all the issues with it, i.e., traffic should be brought around the town not through a residential area. • A ring road going outside the town should be built instead.

452 Conor Submission covers various themes including compliance with Core Strategy, Homes and Communities, Winchcombe Movement and Transport, Economic Development, Natural Environment and Climate Change, Built Heritage, Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Urban Regeneration and Development Strategy.

Compliance with Core Strategy • Kildare County Council has stated that the ‘urban form of the town will be consolidated and strengthened with most of the new development being concentrated within designed Core Regeneration areas, the Key Development Area, and in the longer-term vision to the Northwest Quadrant’. • It is not clear how “consolidating and strengthening” can be reconciled with the development of the Northwest Quadrant. Very little detail is available but based on previous plans associated with the Northwest Quadrant there is concern that the plan amounts to an incoherent sprawl of retail, residential, Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. community and commercial development which will seriously impact on the compact growth required to build a strong and resilient town centre. • The National Planning Framework is explicit in stating that ‘where lands cannot be serviced during the lifetime of the Plan, they should not be zone for development’.

Homes and Communities • The plan states that increased building height will be actively pursued for both redevelopment, regeneration, and infill development. However, it does not propose to place any height limitations on new development in Naas. • Noted that there are no national standards for primary care centres or the number of doctors for an area. The US benchmark used is meaningless and hides the fact there is a shortfall of GP services in the town. Consultation with GP practices have confirmed this. There are no measures in the plan outlining how KCC intends dealing with this shortfall and clarification would be welcome. • KCCs Strategic Plan for Housing Persons with Disabilities (2016) sets a target that a minimum of 12% of new builds should be suitable for persons with a disability. I would like to see this target significantly increased, particularly if age-friendly housing is something the KCC is committed to delivering. • Given the limited amount of available full-time childcare places the plan must support the development of childcare facilities and have mechanisms to follow up with developers on their commitments in this regard. • Low energy building: more attention needed for this, particularly for existing housing stock. • Vacant sites must be tackled to bring life back into the town, support over the shop living. Vacant sites look bad, but also make everything around them look poor too. • The plan must support the development of recreation facilities, particularly the playground. • A dog park has been requested for several years and with the increase in dog ownership due to COVID it is now urgent.

Movement and Transport (Transport strategy projects) • The plan is commended for the many improvements it proposes i.e., cycle infrastructure, greenways, permeability, and bus priority measures. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Concern is noted in that not enough projects are graded with high importance and not enough are given a short timeframe to be developed. There are also significant omissions.

Cycling Infrastructure (amendments and additions) • The importance of several routes for both Education and Business trip generation has been underestimated. • Several routes should be re-prioritised into the ‘Short’ time frame to avail of increased funding available from central government, this along with the recent addition of an active travel design team at county level should significantly accelerate the ability to deliver projects in the area. • Blessington Road should receive a segregated cycle lane out as far as the new housing developments. • Friary Road to the CBS must have a segregated cycle lane included. • A cycle lane should be provided on the Newbridge Road R445 from Jigginstown Green to the Old Caragh Road, linking access to local schools and Main Street. • A cycle lane should be provided on the R409 from R445 junction accessing the public amenities there. Pedestrian Permeability (amendments and additions) • Some pedestrian links proposed will have a positive impact on the school catchments by increasing the 1km school catchment and reducing walking distances from the schools. It will have a similar effect on catchments for buses, sport amenities, the hospital, and the retail offering at Monread. • Ref 63, 64 - Measures proposed in the plan on the Jigginstown/ Corbally branch divert footfall and cycle routes away from the natural desire lines, which will prevent intended usage and access. Abbey Street from the Town Hall Lane to Basin Street should, at a minimum be provided with a footpath. This impacts all pedestrians but particularly pedestrians who have mobility requirements. • Ref 22 - Oldtown Demesne requires safety audit for access to main road & traffic calming measures. • Ref 27 – Morrell Lawns requires safety audit for access to main road & traffic calming measures. • Ref 28 – Oldtown Walk requires safety audit for access to main road & traffic calming measures. • Ref 29 – Alder Grove requires safety audit for access to main road and traffic calming measures. • Ref 39 – Ashfield requires safety audit for access to main road and traffic calming measures. • Ref 46 – Thornbrook requires safety audit for access to main road and traffic calming measures. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Ref 51 – Broadfield requires safety audit for access to main road and traffic calming measures. • Ref 52 – Esmondale requires safety audit for access to main road and traffic calming measures. • Ref 58 - Cluain Aoibhinn / Craddocksotwn Crescent requires safety audit for access to main road and traffic calming measures. • Ref 63 – Jigginstown Green requires safety audit for access to main road and traffic calming measures.

Pedestrian & Cycle Bridges (amendments and additions) • The addition of 3 new footbridges is recommended. • Ref 21 - This incorporates a pedestrian and cycling bridge over the canal from Landen Park. The infrastructure is already in place up to the canal bank in Landen Park. The Plan gives this High Importance for School and Employment. A possible alternative is to route the bridge approximately 10 metres north of existing cycleway in Landen park on opposite side of existing famine wall, with surfaced cycleway running along the boundary of Millennium Park, enabling access to the business park and GAA pitch from the cycleway. High quality pedestrian and cycling priority crossings on the Sallins Road should be provided at all access points to this greenway to facilitate active travel. • Ref 38 - Footbridge from proposed bus depot to Sarto Park – It is unclear why this bridge is proposed to be a ‘long term’ improvement and should be short term. • Ref 64 - Footbridge link from New Caragh Road Bridge to canal greenway which will cross access at Jigginstown Green. Area is already problematic for antisocial behaviour, audit needed to assess safety risk here.

Greenways (amendments) • Corbally – This should include traffic calming measures for R445, which will assist with crossings and restoration of covert area on R445. • Dunlavin – Opportunities for auxiliary links to additional population centres along this route should be identified • Ref 25: Minor Greenway from Woodlands to Kingsfurze. This appears to be included because it would be along the “Natural Desire Line” for cyclists and walkers. However, it duplicates the existing connection Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. lower down the Woodlands Hill that is already in place, recommend that the existing route be upgraded and signed appropriately.

Roads (amendments) • Ref RD1 – Gallops Avenue, now proposed as street rather than main road. The road was overwhelmingly rejected in its previous form as the inner relief Road. I supported this objection and currently support objections to the new proposed avenue. Walking and cycling facilities could potentially be put in place here. • Ref RD 2 - Murtagh’s Corner (straight across to Corbans Lane (medium term change) – the no left turn to main street from R445 should come into force after other car parks have been built. • Ref RD 3 – Millbridge Lane - bridge linking Finlay Park across canal into Millbridge – I recommend modification to active travel link only Proposed bridge over the canal from Millbridge Street. This Road Bridge and connection do not fit in with aims to reduce car travel in the inner sections of Naas and would instead facilitate the creation of an ‘inner ring road’ of Naas town. There are multiple canal bridges near this area and the modification of the connecting road into a walking and cycling facility, connecting the proposed bus depot, the canal and the Caragh Road would be a good alternative for this corridor. • Ref RD 5- Removal of HGVs from Main Street - This brings HGV’s through Ballycane and up by Blessington Road. An outer access road is needed to this area.

Economic Development, Retail & Tourism • It is anticipated that Naas will grow by a further 3,329 jobs by 2027, as the population increases to 28,097. The economic lands zoned under this Plan can accommodate a variety of floor space scenarios, ensuring Naas can increase its employment base. • It is not clear from the plan though how much land requires zoning to deliver these extra jobs. Housing density is outlined in the Plan, but commercial and industrial floor space is unknown. The National Planning Framework is explicit in stating that ‘where lands cannot be serviced during the lifetime of the Plan, they should not be zoned for development’. KCC are urged to develop a metric, if one does not already exist to determine how much land is required to accommodate an additional 3,329 jobs over the course of the term. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • If enterprise & employment is the primary focus for the Northwest Quadrant (as per EDO 1.2), what ancillary services and housing supports are required? Will the introduction of enterprise and employment result in a master plan akin to that developed in 2008 for the Northwest Quadrant? • There is an emphasis on regeneration and the Council is ‘active in its role’ in promoting the development/renewal of sites that would enhance the marketability of the town. It is unclear what this looks like. The Council should take a more active and strategic role in the development and renewal of key sites around Naas, like the strategy pursued by Limerick Co. Co. in recent years. • EDO 2.5: The sale of Millbank Lodge to KCC is noted. A long term, coherent plan should be developed to re-introduce the De Burgh estate to the people of Naas that will impact on social infrastructure, active travel, health, and recreation measures. • The development of a long-term plan which looks at building suitable infrastructure to support visitors to the De Burgh estate, including public waster drinking fountains, adequate waste disposal measures to ensure the integrity and beauty of the estate, and overall connectivity to the surrounding areas is encouraged. The use of any part of the estate as car park should be discouraged and bike racks should be given priority to users. • An objective of the CDP is to restrict new retail development outside of the Core Retail Area until key sites are developed. Progress being made with the Shopping Centre is noted, when these ‘key sites’ have been developed, what is the Council likely to adopt as its retail strategy then? • Peripheral retail has a long-term impact on the viability of the Core Retail Area, the Council should work with local stakeholders in bringing an appropriate and desirable mix of retail into the Core Retail Area of Naas. • EDO 3.8 - KCC supports the development of a high quality ‘Farmers Market’ within the town, but nothing has been achieved since the Naas Farmers Market closed before Covid-19. KCC needs to engage with stakeholders, both public and private entities to ensure that a quality Farmers Market returns to the town at the earliest opportunity. Quality farmers markets need a wide range of quality fresh meats, fruit, and vegetables. Produce should be sourced locally, and the market should have surface parking nearby along with power, water, and a covered area. • Do not allow the building of large service stations or retail parks outside the town that take business away from the town centre. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Natural Environment and Climate Change • The language in the plan should be clear e.g., “Do not cut down any trees and hedgerows” versus “minimise impact to trees and hedgerows”. • In line with Ireland’s commitment to conserve 30% of land by 2030, Naas needs to participate in conservation of important habitats. • Housing developments such as Pipers Hill which are remote from the town continue to be development which force residents to use cars. KCC have ignored their own climate goals by pushing housing and schools to the outskirts of town forcing residents to use cars. This has prevented Naas from becoming a compact town. • Modal shift away from the car toward active transport is essential. All the new routes must be accompanied by pedestrian crossings and a 30-40 km speed limit. Provide access for all by ensuring pedestrian crossings are provided at regular intervals throughout the town. This would be beneficial to all businesses if services can be easily accessed. Studies show that business increases with greater pedestrian footfall. • A major weakness in the plan, is the failure to state that the predominance of cars must be removed. The measures to be taken to remove the dominance of cars should be specified including, pedestrianisation of main thoroughfares, lower speed limits and increased number of pedestrian crossings to link with bus stops. The proposed pedestrian measures in map 5.1 in the appendix maps are wholly inadequate and do not reflect the ambition outlined in Ch. 5. • The reference to retrofitting houses in 7.5.2.3 is meaningless. The dependence on the private sector, individual homeowners and the role of Sustainable Energy Communities should be highlighted, and measures identified to accelerate uptake. • Protect all trees. No justification for cutting down trees when the government has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency. Planting new trees does not compensate for cutting down mature trees as we do not have 20 years to wait for the new trees to mature. • Erect signage in the town parks describing the types of trees in the park. This is important to educate people on the importance of trees in our environment. • Do not allow any hedgerows to be cut as these are critical habitats for birds and endangered wildlife species. These hedgerows provide important wildlife corridors and planting new hedges is not equivalent. Provide signage on the importance of hedges. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Implement natural flood measures, such as tree planting, upstream of flood prone areas, to slow and hold flood waters. Root systems have significant capacity to absorb water. • Rathasker Road hedgerow must be protected. Most of the hedgerow marked on Map 7.1 along the Rathasker Road has just been destroyed (removed) by a housing development currently being constructed. • Do not permit the use of pesticides. This ends up in our waterways, soil, and food chain. Generate awareness on this topic. • All public spaces & parks should contain pollinator friendly plants. • Target Sundays as car-free days in the town centre during the summer months. • Promote cycling into town for coffee/lunch or shopping. • Install air quality monitors at schools and playgrounds to monitor pollution from traffic. • Prioritise pedestrian and cyclist access over car access to all areas. • Have local markets situated in the town centre to bring people back into the town. • Provide public space for cultural events. • Provide space for community gardens. • Green” our streets and prioritise development of green spaces as this has been shown to have mental health benefits which are particularly important because of the Covid-19 pandemic. • Stipulate green roofs or solar roofs are a requirement for all new buildings in the town. • New developments should be required to plant pesticide-free native fruit trees, native hedges, and herb gardens for the residents. Any fencing or walls should also be designed to permit wildlife to freely pass through. • Proposed data centres on the Newbridge road are located relatively close to the town centre. A data centre is devoid of people or workers and has no place within a county town like Naas, where priority should be given to housing and amenities. • Many biodiversity-rich areas in Naas i.e., Lakelands, Canal, and De Burgh estate which are individually not a tourist attraction but by linking these areas into one cohesive biodiversity trail, this could have a huge draw to the town. • Potential to involve the whole town, e.g., businesses and schools and community groups could participate in a community-led biodiversity trail where the natural heritage in Naas is protected. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Map 7.2. The Craddockstown and Castlesize Stream looks like an open sewer where it is visible in the town centre. More detail needed in the plan for this stream and how the proposals can enhance it for both public and wildlife. • According to the OPW, Naas is the most at-risk area for flooding outside of Dublin. What concrete proposals are there to reduce this risk? retrofit SuDS infrastructure? Widen culverts?

Infrastructure & Environmental Services • The change in the supply of water to Naas from Poulaphouca the Ballymore Eustace supply to an alternative source has not been explained in the LAP and should be addressed in 9.2. The background and explanation to this significant change should be described. • Paragraph 9.6 states the current position regarding refuse collection. The paragraph should also state whether this will continue or whether any consideration has been given to re-municipalisation of the service in terms of cost benefit and service delivery to householders. • Provision should be made for regular kerbside pick-up by KCC for old furniture and electrical items to avoid large items being dumped illegally in the countryside and along water courses. • Install water dispensers in the town centre to reduce plastic bottle waste. Reward businesses in Naas that have plastic-free options. • Coffee cups including compostable cups are littered all around streets, bins, and canals. Bring-your-own schemes should be encouraged and supported to eliminate this waste.

Urban Regeneration / Town Centre • Castle Quarter: Encourage and support restoration of St. David’s Castle, protect the character of this area. Former Potato Market has potential to accommodate a public activity e.g., farmers market. • Completion of Corban’s Lane Shopping Centre is of critical importance. • Northeast Gateway: Provide for a landmark building at corner of Dublin Road and Blessington Road. • Canal Quarter: Suffers from underutilisation and vacant buildings. Potential to animate the waterfront. Notable absence of barges and boats. Build on water sports and activities to make the area a destination. Convert the library to a cycle café. Offer café, restaurant licenses to fixed boats to add to the food potential of the area. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Junction 9 challenges – improve old Cemex site and Donnelly Mirrors. This is a key area as it is the main entrance to the town from Dublin. Improvements here would be very welcome. • Critical to focus on cycling infrastructure on Main Street – making it more welcome for active travel, inexperienced cyclists, and families. Proposals for Main street are supported including the introduction of a looped one-way system creating more space for cyclists and pedestrians. • Examine how Poplar Square could be enlarged to link with the Sallins Rd. It would be transformative for the town. • Implementation of HGV ban for Main Street – safety, air quality, sound pollution. • Fairgreen area is the southern gateway to the town. Greater use of this area since COVID. Public infrastructure such as public Wi-Fi, smart bins and signage should be included here. Potential location for a multifunctional bandstand or stage.

453 Declan Hayden The submission welcomes the vision and principles for the future in the LAP. The regeneration of the town centre and the protection of the canal areas are considered most important. An emphasis is also placed on the proposed development of 73 social housing units on the Caragh Road beside the Canal.

Town Centre • Ensuring the town centre has capacity to provide for the growing number of people in Naas is vital.

Protection of Environment (Grand Canal) • The grand canal is a huge asset to the town and has not been made the most of. • The canal should be developed where possible with cycling and walking routes to provide more connectivity with the town centre. • This would benefit tourism, provide a public amenity for exercise and leisure while also protecting the environment. • Major concern in relation to the proposed housing development at Caragh Road (lands close to the canal) and the impact it will have on the environment. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Developing this land for housing is a missed opportunity for developing an amenity which would link the whole canal with the town.

Homes & Communities (Provision of social & older persons housing) • Development of social housing in just one area is a major worry. Many studies have shown the difficulties / anti-social problems that arise when social housing is developed together and not integrated with other types of housing tenure. • There are many social housing units at Teampull Cearach & Cois Na Feadain (near the Caragh Road site). There are also plans for the expansion of Finlay Park by up to 900 houses. The proposed 73 units adds more social housing into an area where there is a considerable amount of social housing already and does not help with social integration. • There have been many instances of anti-social behaviour on this site (i.e., dumping, bonfires) and the council have done very little about addressing this. • Apart from a skatepark and a small playground there are no activities for older people, young adults and there is no community centre or community spaces to engage and prevent anti-social behaviour in this area. • Gym and sports grounds in the area are private. Children are building swings on trees destroying them and damaging green areas. • Spreading out social housing across the whole town is a better approach and promotes integration. • Apply the 10% social housing requirement (as per part v of the Act) to all sites and not 100% social housing in certain areas. • Provide housing at Caragh and Jigginstown side of Naas. A mix of social, affordable, and older person housing would work well in this area. It would be a ten-minute walk to Naas town centre via Gabriel’s Place & Sarto Park, 5mins walk to Aldi and the proposed new medical centre at Jigginstown Castle. This would be of huge benefit to this side of the town. • The draft plan clearly shows the need for older person and special needs housing along with the ambition to be an Age Friendly town. • This is an ideal location for a housing project, like McCauley Place where alongside this could be a public amenity with gardens, a walk and cycle way, a dog park, a men’s shed project, open amphitheatre, Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. exercise equipment and seating etc to really accentuate and make the most of the canal at this point. It would also be attractive for those who may want to downsize as they grow older.

Environment & Heritage Protection • The entire branch of the canal in Naas should be included in EDO 2.1. • The Caragh Road site has the canal running alongside it and is listed as part of the Naas Historical Trail and included in the Green Infrastructure Corridor on Map 7.2 (also listed as a designated heritage area) therefore it is surprising to see no listing of hedgerows, grasslands, and scrub in Map 7.1 as the site is made of all these. • The trail in part has narrow poorly surfaced paths that are often flooded / muddy in bad weather and is not being made the most of as an asset. • In Section 7.3.1. Key Green Infrastructure Corridors, Nine Green Infrastructure Corridors are listed. The Caragh Road and Jigginstown Castle area are not listed individually (included under Grand canal) while areas such as Yeomanstown, Fairgreen Lakes and Oldtown demesne receive individual focus. The clear absence on map 7.2 giving considering to this area is concerning. • A concerted effort to develop cycle and walkways and ‘slow tourism’ along the whole canal is an opportunity this plan must take for the future. • Attracting barges who can travel and moor at certain points would enhance the area and provide options for living. This would also protect the canal environmentally and provide potential for recreation, improved health for exercise facilities. • Placing 73 social houses on the Caragh Road site fails to make the most of the site’s potential. It would fail in many of the NE1 Green Infrastructure Objectives, which are “..to highlight the need for developers to be aware of the sensitivity of the particular areas and to consider the retention of natural features and their linkages to the wider area in any development proposal” and also fail to “Support the development of the Grand Canal for amenity, recreation and sustainable transport purposes including the Naas to Sallins and Naas to Corbally Harbour greenways and linking these to the national Grand Canal Greenway”. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Why limit canal to areas mentioned above? It should go further extending this out to Ploopluck bridge and Jigginstown Castle. This would support your point that “There is significant potential in Naas at St David’s Castle, Jigginstown Castle and Leinster Mills for the development of tourism or cultural uses. These sites along with the Canal Harbour have been identified in the over-arching development strategy for the town as Tourism Opportunity Sites”. It would also be ideal in supporting Waterways Ireland who are seeking an area to launch their Blue Way along the Grand Canal in Naas.

Movement & Transport • Major challenge in commuting to the city each day for those who work there. Unfortunately, the train service is gone from Nass centre itself. Parking at the train station at Sallins is just not an option post 8am. • The shuttle bus service from Naas to Sallins is adhoc and nowhere have I ever seen a timetable or clear advertising/ public information on accessing this. I have had to write to elected officials who could not provide for me, ‘Nass Ball’ eventually assisted with some information. • Glad to see MTO.2.4 point (provision of bus links between Naas and Sallins Train Station) but I would encourage this to be made a much higher priority and be developed immediately to have a very quick impact. • This is one key thing the Council could do that would have an immediate affect and see reduction in car usage, car space demand and increase the use of the train network. The proposed extra park and ride plans are also welcome. • Increasing number of residents in Naas every year is putting major pressure on the area especially in winter months and the sooner these works can be developed the better.

Regeneration • Welcome the Designated Core Regeneration Areas. • For decades it has been sad to see the neglect of The Castle Quarter. • Church Lane, Corban’s Lane, Friary Road and John’s Lane, with St David’s Castle and attendant grounds at its centre are a clear part of this historic cluster. The area is crying out for restoration and Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. investment. Historical centres, castles, older historic buildings can be a focal point in attracting tourism, recreational amenities, farmers markets, cultural celebrations, and spaces to relax / gather for socialising/ education/ entertainment etc. • The ideas for an interpretative centre, greening and improving the walkways, tree planting, public market and social spaces is extremely welcome and long overdue. • Plans for the Canal quarter Area also welcomed. Area is ripe for creating a space for people to gather and celebrate beside the water in many ways. • The Create Destination Objectives are positive and addressing some of the brutalist architecture in the area is vital. The footbridge and viewing platforms are an option but it is suggested to have a more natural and softer design than the harsh viewing platform examples shown in the figures 10.25. Lower and more natural structures that blend into the countryside along the harbour would be better. • The Canal Harbour with the four sites identified for development will be critical and bring much needed focus and investment to this area. The public park, docks for barges, connection to town centre and greening of whole area is very positive. • The level, size and location of the car park shown in Figure 10.26 is questionable. While some car parking would be good, the location and size beside the Abbey bridge and the surrounding countryside is too much. As one walks along the canal at this point the greatest attraction is nature, greenery, wildlife. Placing a car park here goes against many of the Green Infrastructure Objectives. A much smaller car park, with increased parking on Abbey St would be better. More encouragement to walk / cycle to this area is required and less parking is preferred which will take up more of the green space. • The CQ 1.13 Harbour of Lights Initiative and all public amenity improvements sound great.

454 Mary Roche Submission is opposed to the proposed bridge over the canal RD3/RD3A (Millbridge Street) • The bridge will have a detrimental effect to the public amenity of the canal. • The Millbridge area will be significantly and negatively transformed because of increased traffic volumes, noise, and environmental issues. • This proposal will affect traffic volumes on the Sallins Road, an already congested route, and will have yet another major junction bolted onto it, raising environmental, traffic management and safety concerns on the road. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 455 Brid Ryan Submission is opposed to the bridge over the Canal (Millbridge Street) O’Malley • The canal is a scenic public amenity with an abundance of flora and fauna all year round. It provides a carbon zero commute for many people from Naas and Sallins that walk to work in Naas town centre. Building a main road and flyover through the canal would ruin the scenic amenity of the canal. • The proposed road will pollute the canal with light from public lighting / traffic, noise from traffic / HGVs and surface water run-off which will include oils and diesels. There will also be impacts from construction on the canal wildlife. • The road proposal will not reduce the negative environmental impacts related to transport which the transport strategy aims to do as it will pollute the canal and Mill Lane Estate. • The road will only provide another route to bypass the town. This will not encourage people into the town centre to support businesses which are dying at present, money will continue to be spent in retail parks on the outskirts of the town. The proposal will not support the revitalisation of Naas town centre. • The proposed road is dangerous & will have a negative impact on residents of the Mill Lane Estate, Nursing Home & Pre-School due to the high volume of traffic, speeding & HGVs. • There are many children in this area, and it will endanger them and affect their amenity of playing in a quiet area as they will now be subjected to noise pollution from the passing traffic nearby. • Nursing home residents will lose independence as they will need to be accompanied by staff on their walk around Mill Lane Estate as they will be afraid to cross a busy road (Millbridge Rd).

457 Sherry Submission refers to several sections of the LAP and they are as follows: Fitzgerald Homes & Communities • Circa 1,500 new homes sold in Naas since census in 2016. This represents a population increase of 4,200 with the average household size estimated at 2.8. • Development stalled for many years’ due constraints regarding wastewater treatment capacity. • Last 2 years new house sales were 450 for 2019 and 340 for 2020. • It is predicted that based on current trends the 2027 targets outlined in the LAP will be achieved by the end of 2022 or early 2023. Using targeted figures and subtracting actual figures means that there are only 894 additional units allowed between 2021 and 2027. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Recommendation 1: The LAP should provide adequate zoned lands to meet the projected future population of Naas. Planning policy and practice should focus on ensuring affordable housing is available in Naas. Zoned residential lands especially within the 2016 CSO boundary should be reviewed to ensure appropriate densities can be developed to secure the development of more affordable housing units. • Recommendation 2: Additional community facilities and recreation areas should be planned for and developed to meet the needs of the increasing and diverse population. Zoning map 11.1 showing open space should be reviewed to clarify and differentiate between private and public open spaces as well as existing and possible future open spaces. • Recommendation 3: Promote and support development initiatives that reflect the classification of Naas as a Key Town through identification, servicing and promotion of strategic sites linked with Naas. • Recommendation 4: A policy objective is included to facilitate development of Naas as a Key Town to grow commensurate with the economic, social, cultural, and physical capacities within the overall constraints of the county’s population and housing allocation. Population and employment targets have been surpassed in Naas over recent years. Planning is not an exact science. Past and future predictions of growth are not always evidence by what takes place. • Ensure educational zones are adequate to incorporate primary, secondary, and childcare as an option with amenity facilities, plan 50 years ahead. • Include additional levy option to support childcare provision as an alternative to requiring a unit for every 70 housing dwellings. • Identify sites for nursing homes and retirement living through zoning and or clear policy statements for areas. Must be commercially viable. • Encourage mixed use housing options to include single living starter homes, family units of different sizes, (including extended family options for older relatives or people with disabilities) and dwellings for older people to ensure people can remain within their community. • The cost of Childcare can be a major constraint on quality- of-life options for young families. It is vital that the normal family supports afforded by having extended families living close-by are available to the next generation of Naas residents. Young families want to be close to their parents for support and parents in turn need the support of their children as they get older. Grandparents looking after grandchildren and siblings looking out for their parents are critical to development of healthy communities. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The increased number of people living in Naas and their children wanting to live in Naas and the intensification of development, the provision of a range of open spaces and recreational areas and buildings becomes more critical for a healthy and balanced community. • The pattern currently of open spaces being a function of each individual housing estate needs to be supplemented to deliver a network of open spaces ranging from local pocket parks to larger well-planned and managed public parks serving Naas. • Given the significant increase in population in Naas, much greater investment is needed in the provision of amenity, sport, and recreation facilities for all ages. This does merit a review of the priorities set out in the Development Contributions Scheme. • With more people working from home, policies and actions should encourage family friendly communities through for example, quality supply of broadband, home offices in gardens and reflecting what is emerging as a societal preference. • Where land is zoned for housing and nothing happens in the plan period, then these lands should be zoned Green belt / Amenity in the next plan.

Economic Opportunity / Tourism • Reversing the trend of people travelling to Dublin for work and using Kildare as a more affordable housing option requires identification and servicing of strategic industrial and commercially planned sites in the county. These locations need services such as transport, public transport, broadband, community, and recreational amenities. These services cannot be replicated across every town to lead centres like Naas must be identified and supported to become the economic driver for the county. • Covid has led to home working for many but for many the preferred choice is working close to home within walking, cycling or short driving distances and with access to family and childcare support. The MERITS approach offers a model of how this might work. High density apartments close to such developments do not work for all. • Reduce motorway building line constraints in the plan (S.17.7.2) on land zoned and serviced for employment / commercial uses to ensure a compact and sustainable urban footprint. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Identify and support areas along tourist and walking trails for appropriate development as anchor points with appropriate facilities and localised business opportunities. Also, there are tunnels under the town and the use of such assets should be investigated. • Retail has changed and it is not going to change back to the way it was. It may look like the right thing to show retail to help with a street scape, there is no requirement in the real world for additional small shops to be located off the Main Street. Review this again in next plan but in meantime help the Main Street. • Retail should be contextualised in business / busy quarters. Recent ambitions to develop the castle quarter, the Cultural or Canal / Harbour quarters are perhaps examples of how best to approach this issue but again all these plans must be commercially viable.

Climate Action • Promote alternative energy sources. • Consider development levies on a per acre basis rather than a per unit basis to make houses more affordable. • Adopt a strict policy of merging residential, commercial, and light industrial development into defined areas. Make it easy to walk to work. • Protecting the environment while promoting growth requires policies that make it attractive to manage or control growth in all its elements (residential, community, commercial and or industrial) while encouraging respect for landscape and biodiversity aspects. • Use of lakes and water bodies to attenuate flood waters offers a double benefit of reducing the harmful effects of flooding while providing areas for public amenity. • All new planning applications and or applications to regenerate developments should include a condition to adopt a climate friendly / renewable energy element. • Afforestation offers a positive contribution to climate change and tree planting or a contribution in lieu should be a standard condition on development. • Recycling facilities should be limited to properly managed civic amenity sites or only under licence at shopping centres / other establishments with CCTV. The fines for any littering dumping waste, dogs etc should be increased and strongly policed. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Communities should be encouraged to develop their own energy sustainment plans, part of which could be alternative energy supplies, waste recycling and surface water management. • The flood maps for the town need revision based on development that has taken place including flood alleviation schemes. • The principle of permeability, when applied to older developments, should be accompanied by CCTV where links are narrow and passive surveillance is absent or inadequate.

Movement & Transport • Eliminate parking outside schools and introduce school bus alternatives. • Create drop and safe parking zones close to but away from schools. • Identify park & ride facilities adjacent to the town that offer the dual use for school runs, shoppers, and recreational uses. • Trial bus links between and in towns that offer low cost, frequent services. • Request employers to consider staff transport schemes that commence with an audit of transport needs/habits/ timelines and investigate a menu of alternative options. Make this tax efficient. • A % contribution from the major spend on road upkeep, time lost in travelling, accident costs to Council, Gardai, HSE and individuals themselves to a “Public Transport Initiative” to pilot alternatives. • Create pedestrian zones in Naas. These do not have to be permanent and introduce set times for deliveries. All in consultation with traders. • Create public spaces and give precedence to people over traffic with options for occasional markets and enhanced public spaces. • Widen footpaths and limit spaces for through traffic to enhance attractiveness for people to linger, dine in open spaces and allow nearby shop owners to use footpaths under licence. Make it easy for shop owners / traders to do this. • Offer preferred status to employers who source or provide accommodation to employees within 15 minutes of place of work. Tax incentive? • Adopt an EV policy for the Council’s own fleet and investigate restricted access, under bye laws, for EV buses only. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Park and ride options need a critical mass and removal of own car options to make it attractive to people and unattractive to car owners. • New travelling patterns and changed behaviour will require significant decisions. A strategic approach coupled with consistent actions that are not diluted to please everyone and no one. Trials in bigger towns like Naas based on a fully committed approach should be adopted. • Trials of pedestrian zones should be carried out in Naas over holiday periods to facilitate festivals and or test longer term pedestrian proposals, all in conjunction with traders. • Completion of the ring road around Naas is accepted as a prerequisite to enabling pedestrian focused initiatives. The Blessington Road to the Dublin Road link road, which will divert traffic by over 40%, must be delivered as per plans over the last 20 years. • The use of scooters would appear not to be a passing fad. Accordingly, the plan should incorporate their use. • With town centre residential development, designate sites for “Go Car” type rentals to help reduce the need for car ownership. • Racecourse Link Road: This is a vital piece of infrastructure that has been on various development plans for over 20 years. It is an essential element in completing the Naas Ring Road to help navigate around the town and substantially reduce traffic through the town. Pedestrianisation and making the Main Street more people friendly cannot succeed if alternatives, long since planned, are abandoned. Delivery of the road is vital to allow for the construction of family homes. Unless provision is made for an adequate supply of family homes, it will only lead to more people not being able to acquire homes in their own town. Not to allow this road to be completed will limit the supply of new homes and increase prices.

Natural Environment • Develop a landscape plan for the county linked with greenway and blue way projects: Naas with canal links to Sallins and Corbally Harbour is well position to exploit such amenities. • Prepare and promote a heritage trail for visitors, walkers, schools, and local communities based on Naas canals and geographical location with links to historical trails already developed. • Planting more and appropriate varieties of trees would enhance the appearance of the town and the places we live. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Built Heritage • Maintain an open ongoing process for listing / delisting protected structures. These must be commercially viable otherwise it will not happen. A nominated officer with a community pro-commercial brief should be assigned.

Infrastructure • The range of infrastructure necessary to facilitate sustainable development takes many years to develop. Over €500 million of public and private money has been invested in Naas over the last 10 years and for many years development in Naas stalled because of constraints with the water treatment capacity of Osberstown Treatment Works. Naas is ready to capitalise on this investment and trends in the last 3 to 4 years give evidence to this. • To attract and retain jobs, to create an attractive environment that people will choose to live in and to create capacity for many services requires a strategic approach to infrastructural planning coupled with a full programme of capital investment & community support. • Strategic planning should build in long term capacity for growth, rather than having to upgrade capacities every few years with added costs/delays. • Naas Inner Relief Road was identified in LAPs as far back as 1999 and because in was not delivered in advance of housing it was subsequently objected to by the residents who ultimately occupied these houses. • There needs to be greater use of CCTV to discourage anti-Social behaviour especially in public spaces where people are encouraged to linger. • Proper long-term planning should be locked in and not derailed by local interest as against the greater common good.

Town Centre / Regeneration Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Main Street of Naas is to be free from all traffic on Sundays, or at a minimum 1 way only. If this was to work well, then look at making it free of all traffic on a Saturday from 2pm. Suggestion is to close the Main Street from the former Grandstand premises to Murtagh’s Corner. • Locate the farmers market on the main street on the Sunday’s. • Underground refuse bins to be used in public spaces. • Living over shops should be made easy with no requirement to provide car parking but include the necessary Fire Safety Regulations only.

Miscellaneous / NPF / RSES • NPF and RSES not fit for purpose regarding Naas as they precede the economic emergency that arose due to COVID. • They fail to reflect the fact that development in Naas development stalled for several years while the town was awaiting the upgrade to Osberstown Treatment Works. • The trend of new house builds and sales since 2018 shows that Naas is on an upward trajectory and is one of the leading towns in the country responding positively to Government’s ambition for a fast-paced aggressive housing delivery programme.

458 Niamh Cowdell Submission is opposed to the Gallops Avenue for the following reasons: • The road will not serve its intended purpose and will only shift the traffic congestion to another area. • The road is too close to many residential homes and will cause, air and noise pollution and safety issues. • The road was democratically rejected in 2019 and this is practically the same road under a new name. This should not be approved for all the same reasons that the Inner Relief Road was rejected. • A properly planned new proposal is needed that does not ignore the issues already laid out regarding the Inner Relief Road.

459 Fiona Uyema The submission opposes the Gallops Avenue Road proposal but also address other issues such as Education, Active Leisure and Naas Town Centre. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Gallops Avenue Road Proposal • The Naas Inner Relief Road / Gallops Avenue is circa 30 years old and out of date. It is odd that the council continues to receive reports recommending this route. The proposed road will not resolve and will not improve the traffic issues in Naas. • The new CDP should include a specific objective “to provide an outer ring road for the eastern/north- eastern side of Naas, to cater for by passing traffic, linking the Blessington Road with the Dublin Road close to the junction of the latter with the N7. This outer ring road will be so routed, so as not to traverse or cut through existing residential areas and will provide a long-term development boundary to the east/north-east of the town of Naas”. The objective is to replace the “inner relief road, Naas” objective in Table 6.1 of the current CDP on page 137. This would be consistent with MT 15 of the county development plan, which seeks to channel HGV traffic associated with landfill and extractive sites onto the regional and national road networks insofar as possible.

Homes & Communities • Given the considerable increase in the population of Naas there are now significant difficulties in obtaining primary and secondary school places for children. The plan should include a requirement to provide additional education campuses within the town’s environs, to encourage students to walk or cycle to school.

Active Leisure • Development of the Naas/Sallins Greenway is welcomed. However, residents may see value in increasing the linkage between the Park at Kerdiffstown Park, the planned park at Sallins, the Greenway, and perhaps improved utilisation of the canal as a Blueway between Naas and Digby Bridge, ultimately heading for the river Liffey.

Development of downtown Naas • The plan should include a provision whereby development of retail over 1,000 sq. metres gross floorspace should be prohibited outside the Centre of Naas. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Naas town centre should be designated as a development zone with incentives for the creation of "Living over the Shop" to encourage the revitalisation of the town centre.

460 Ian Folan Submission refers to land use zoning on the Sallins Road: • Very concerned about any further new housing developments on the Sallins Road. • Reference is made specifically to the existing green area between Naas GAA club and the DeBurgh Estate. • Traffic volumes on this road have increased dramatically over the years for various reasons and it is getting increasingly difficult & dangerous for entry & exit to the Hillside Drive housing estate. • Any further increase in traffic volume will eventually lead to grid-lock situations and an increase in traffic accidents. • Please do not allow the re-zoning of this land to allow any further residential housing development.

461 PJ McLoughlin The submission refers to several issues including cycling, economic development, childcare, vision for Naas and biodiversity.

Active Travel / Mobility • Many bicycle lanes are as part of the footpaths and not prioritised on the road. Safety is seen by many as the biggest barrier to uptake of cycling, including kids going to schools. • To encourage sustainable and active mobility it is important that cycle lanes are incorporated on the road network, prioritised, and protected. This will encourage more people to cycle and protecting vulnerable road users. • Reduce the speed to 30km/h along the ring roads and within the town improving safety and encouraging cycling and active mobility. • Prioritised pedestrian crossings along ring roads and within town. • Pedestrianize from south Main street down to the town hall to make the town centre more appealing. The town centre appears to have been built around a motorway. Experience from other areas and internationally shows that when streets like this are pedestrianised foot fall increases.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Economic Development • Set up working from home hubs to allow people to work in their local community, meet with people in their local community and socialise. This can help people get out of the house but not have the commute associated with work. It would also provide an opportunity for local cafés and restaurants if located nearby. • Provide an innovation hub where new or upcoming businesses can share experiences i.e., legal, accountancy, admin, etc, and other non-core issues to learn and speed up learnings. The county council could through the local enterprise office periodically sponsor somebody (accountants, solicitors, etc) to provide those skills/talks for SMEs. Homes & Communities • Severe lack of creche facilities and this needs to be addressed very quickly. Facilities are not being built to cater new families coming into the area.

Vision • Make Naas a more liveable town. Utilise government policy to facilitate working from home and active mobility.

Natural Environment & Climate Change • Utilise the wildflower and pollination philosophy as much as possible, encourage pollinators to do their job. • Public buildings should as much as possible, utilise sustainable energy technologies and energy efficiency technologies to reduce the environmental impacts.

462 Alan Hyland Submission is opposed to the Gallops Avenue road proposal: • The Naas inner Relief Road has been voted down previously and for good reason, the location is completely inappropriate and poses significant danger to pedestrians using the Tipper road. • The proposed location is possibly the worst location for this project. An alternative location / route should be looked at. • The Tipper road which will receive a large volume of traffic from the new inner relief road does not have the width nor the footpaths to accommodate (safely) this extra traffic. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

463 Andrew Submission is opposed to the Gallops Avenue road proposal: Murphy • Strongly disagree with the fact this route is included in the LAP under the guise of the Gallops Avenue proposal as it was rejected democratically 2 years ago (then called the Naas Inner Relief Road). • The town needs to bring traffic around the town not down the narrow artery that is Tipper Road - creating bottlenecks where there is no space to accept them. • The road needs to be further out to adapt to the expansion of the town going forward. Please think of something new that will work in the future. • The local councillors listened to the people of Naas and rejected this proposal previously. It is time to do what is right for most people and not just a few that may be impacted.

464 Dominic Submission relates to land use zoning and the proposed bridge over the canal at Millbridge Street. Mullaney Land Use Zoning • It is not appropriate to zone additional land in the old De Burgh estate when previous commitments regarding a public park have not been fulfilled. • Serious consideration needs to be given to the additional traffic that would be generated along the Sallins road which is already an extremely busy road.

Bridge over the Canal (Millbridge Street) • The proposed new Milbridge Street which requires a new bridge over the canal, would have a serious impact on the amenity value of the canal. • While pedestrian and cycle links are needed from Finlay Park to the town, it does not seem logical to bring additional traffic onto an already busy Sallins Road.

465 Mary Wren Submission is strongly opposed to item 46 is Section 5.1 to provide a pedestrian way from Tipper Road through to Thornbrook to the main Blessington Road R410. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Thornbrook will become a pedestrian short cut for all estates on the Tipper road to shops, schools, night entertainment venues, and racegoers going to and from Naas racecourse. • People coming from pubs, discos, & restaurants at weekends will create noise when shortcutting through Thornbrook. This is concerning for vulnerable residents residing in the estate. • Children will no longer be safe to play on the green areas as there will be direct access onto a very busy main road. • Currently, there are people parking their cars in Thornbrook to walk the Tipper road or to shop in neighbouring Tesco /Born/Pharmacy etc. This will only increase if there is a shortcut to friary road/ poplar square, creating an unsafe environment for vehicles & children playing in the estate. • There are safety issues in relation to people drinking at both Tesco and Fairy Flax garden using Thornbrook as a shortcut and / or gathering in green areas. • Race goers from all estates on the Blessington road will use the shortcut through Thornbrook. This will add to the volume of traffic through a narrow pedestrian area, forcing other pedestrians on to narrow estate roads. • Road parking already restricts the passageway. • Service vehicles (bin lorries) will need to be aware of extra pedestrian activity. • This is a small compact estate with limited pedestrian and road capacity beyond the requirements of residents. There is no capacity to widen the footpaths beyond the current one metre size. The road is narrow with sharp junctions. • There is an existing, safe, and straightforward route already established and in use for the past 30 years. This is un-necessary and increases the risk to children and vulnerable residents in the estate.

466 Ali Asghar Movement and Transport (Public Transport) Ismail • Submission from a resident of Oak Park (a development of 251 houses and home to approximately 700 people) relates to transport links from the State to Dublin and other parts of Ireland. • Notes that currently there are a number of bus services operating to and from Dublin from the town centre which is about 25 minutes’ walk from Oak Park estate and therefore not a convenient access to elderly and young families alike. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that the residents would like to request that the bus stop should be built near the estate for the ease of commuting to and from Dublin City Centre.

467 Cairn PLC. Request to rezone lands at Jigginstown from I: Agricultural to Residential use. • Submission by John Spain Associates on behalf of Cairn PLC. (‘Cairn’) relate to lands situated to the south of the Ring Road with an access onto the Roundabout and Junction with John Devoy Road to the north (see map at end of summary). The submission notes that the lands subject of this submission is currently indicated in the Draft LAP as ‘I-Agriculture’ with an objective ‘to retain and protect agricultural uses.’ The submission notes that Cairn is seeking the change in zoning from Agriculture to Residential use of the subject lands as it represents an opportunity to deliver a coherent urban precinct in this area of Naas. • States that the zoning as currently presented in the Draft LAP represents a lost opportunity from a planning perspective as the lands are considered to be an appropriate infill site and highly suitable for residential development and can make a positive contribution to the need for new additional residential zoned land in Naas. • The submission contains an Executive Summary which provides an overview of the points summarised below. • The submission contains two appendices, as follows: o Appendix 1 – Cairn PLC Submission on the Kildare Draft Development Plan Issues Paper o Appendix 2 – DBFL Technical Note • Submission outlines the work of Cairn as Irish Housebuilder founded in 2014 actively engaged in in the delivery of some 15,000 homes over the coming years across several counties including the Greater Dublin Area. Submission outlines the delivery of new houses and provides an overview of its activities across several sites in the town including provision as part of its Part V obligations.

Strategic Policy Context and Justification NPF and Tiered Approach to zoning • Submission provides an overview of the role of Naas within the National Planning Framework noting its role as an employment and services centre and its strategic location along the M7 corridor. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Notes the provisions of the NPF regarding the need for a Tiered Approach to zoning. Submits that the lands should be designated as ‘Tier 1’ for several reasons, as follows; they are able to connect to existing development services and there is capacity available; all the necessary services are available; there is easy access to the town centre (c. 1km) via the Devoy Link Road; the lands are spatially sequential and contiguous to the existing development and; they benefit from existing transport infrastructure of the South Ring Road.

The Case for Higher Growth • It is submitted that the LAP needs to reflect the up-to-date position in relation to population growth and housing needs for Naas as if not addressed, this would result in a material exacerbation in the existing housing crisis in the County (and in the region). • Notes that the NPF population projections were based on the 2011-2016 Census data, which coincided with a period of low growth and emigration which has had the effect of significantly under-estimating growth in population for the period up to 2040. Refers to Circular FPS04/2018 (July 2018) which confirms that the Roadmap will be subject to review in the course of the NPF period. States that no review has been undertaken to date by the Department, which is unhelpful to the current review of Development Plans by Planning Authorities as it undermines population projections, and potentially future allocations indicated in the new County Plan, to the detriment of the delivery of new housing. • Suggests that the common good requires the prioritisation of the delivery of housing and a sufficient supply of zoned land in the Key Town of Naas. • It is submitted that the Draft LAP must ensure a continuity of supply of zoned residential land, by providing that enough land will be available to meet residential needs for the next nine years’ as set out in the Section 28 Guidelines on Development Plans 2007, which the Planning Authority is required to be consistent with. States that in this regard the LAP inconsistent with Section 28 Guidelines but crucially there will be significant under provision of housing supply for the key town of Naas. • Notes that Development Plan Guidelines (2007) further state that under Section 95 (1) of the Act, planning authorities are obliged to ensure that sufficient land is zoned for residential development, to meet the requirements of the housing strategy and to ensure that a scarcity of residential land does not occur at any time during the period of the plan. In this regard, the submission notes that there remains a very significant gap between new housing construction levels and the need for new houses nationally and in the region. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Shortfall of Suitable Housing – The Evidence • Notes that housing supply has remained significantly less than the equilibrium demand and this has resulted in ‘crowding’ in existing homes within urban areas. States that such problems need to be addressed and this ‘catchup’ housing must be provided in the new Core Strategy. • States that all statistical evidence available points to the housing crisis resulting in “crowding” within existing houses in urban areas and an undesirable trend of increased household size forced upon people, arising from the significant shortfall in the provision of new housing prior to providing new growth in housing (submission refers to Appendix 1 – Cairn PLC Submission on the Kildare Draft Development Plan Issues Paper).

Headroom • Submission reiterates the points outlined above relating to headroom stating that there is a need • To adhere to the National Section 28 guidelines, which to allows an element of headroom of the order of 50% of land requirement, to provide a sustainable usable landbank over a 9 year horizon to ensure the delivery of houses in the short to medium term.

Household Size • Notes that the increasing trend of single person households without children across the EU in the EU is likely to be reflected in household formation in Ireland in the future resulting in a higher demand for dwellings over the period to 2040 and beyond. • States that the Draft LAP uses 2.79 persons per household, which is exceptionally high. Notes that the NPF speaks of future housing will be required to serve smaller households. Further notes that the Kildare Housing Strategy uses a more appropriate figure of 2.39 persons per household and therefore submits that the adopted LAP Core Strategy uses a more appropriate lower persons per household of 2.39.

RSES Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The submission provides an overview of the provisions of the Regional Economic and Spatial Strategy (RSES), with regard to Naas, highlighting its hinterland area location, its key town status and the growth enablers applicable to the settlement. • With reference to the delivery of housing and taking account of existing plans the submission refers to the provisions of the RSES which requests that Planning Authorities; take steps that may be necessary to implement strategic planning aims and above all avoiding the hoarding of land and/or planning permissions and tackle excessively slow delivery using vacant site levy and the release of alternative lands where permitted development, without any wider delivery constraints, is not being brought forward. Further notes that the RSES state that Planning Authorities to avoid creating “an unreasonable dependency” on certain sites which would impede the bringing forward of other suitable lands with better prospects for delivery in the short term, if the strategic sites are not being brought forward by their owners. In this regard the submission states that it is important that the adopted LAP does not constrain the delivery of housing noting that Cairn is seeking the change in zoning from Agriculture to Residential use to being serviced, of delivering housing in the short term. • More specifically, where sites are serviced, and in proximity to relevant amenities (social and retail), then there should not be an undue constraint on the capability of such sites delivering housing for a key town. • Notes that the RSES acknowledges that achieving good performance (in delivering growth) -” will require a range of more active land management measures, beyond just zoning land.” • Submits that “a suitable pipeline of development opportunities” will require flexibility in the allocation of zoned land in Naas and is the most appropriate mechanism to avoid the hoarding of land and/or planning permissions and a future shortfall in land supply for housing. • States that the Council assessed the individual sites (on for example an asset-based criteria) to provide suitable sites for development. While a Sustainable Planning & Infrastructure Assessment was undertaken, no specific assessment is evident as having been undertaken in respect of the subject site • It is submitted that Naas, as a designed Key town in the RSES, and which has had significant investment in infrastructure is strategically placed to cater for the growth envisaged by National Policy Objective (NPO) 9. Submits that it’s incumbent on the Planning Authority to ensure that the significant investment in public infrastructure is used to facilitate housing, particularly when there is a shortage of suitable housing.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Planning Rationale for Zoning of Cairn Lands • States that it is critical that the Planning Authority addresses the deficit identified above and allocates sufficient zoned land in a sequential manner to enable Naas to fulfil its role and designation in the settlement hierarchy and as a Key Town. • Submits that in order to meet the housing allocation and population projections as identified in the Kildare CDOP 2017-2023, there is a clear requirement to zone additional lands in Naas. To this end the submission requests that the lands at Jigginstown in the ownership of Cairn, are changed from Agriculture (I) to New Residential (C) zoning to help address this need. • Reiterates that the lands are effectively an infill site. Notes that the lands are no longer attractive for agricultural use in this regard as this would represent an unsustainable use of land in this location. • Reiterates the importance and need to deliver residential development in such a Key Town settlement. • Reiterates its view that ‘I: Agriculture’ lands are considered to be Tier 1: Serviced Lands in the context of the NPF Tiered Approach to Zoning Lands Methodology owing to its proximity to serviced lands to the north and other adjacent zoned land, and existing and enhanced servicing infrastructure links in terms of transport, water and drainage facilities. • Notes that the lands at Jigginstown are strategically located in terms of road access and proximity to the town centre and directly adjoin lands which are currently under construction by Cairn to the north (Whitethorn) and east and as such is considered to be the next logical location for additional residential lands.

Confirmation of the Suitability of the lands for Residential Use • States that the subject lands are consistent with the zoning guidance as set out in the DoHPLG’s LAP Manual in that it is an extension of outward expanding residential zoning and is contiguous to existing residential and zoned development land that such an approach is also consistent with Section 3.4.6 of the Kildare CDP 2017-2023 which states that all towns should be developed in a sequential manner and that: • Reiterates requirement for additional providing additional zoning of between 33% and 50%to fulfil headroom provision as set out in the Development Plan Guidelines (2007) where the lands should be considered to be at the top tier of lands suitable for residential zoning and priority 1 lands in respect of development potential. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Outlines the provisions of Section 95 (1) of the Act, where planning authorities are obliged to ensure that sufficient and suitable land is zoned for residential, to meet the requirements of the housing strategy. • Outlines the provisions of the Development Plan Guidelines (2007) with regard to criteria for zoning residential development and submits that the Jigginstown lands fulfil these criteria. • If rezoned from Agriculture to New Residential, the subject lands in our client’s ownership have the ability to deliver (subject to planning permission) a sustainable community with adjacent social infrastructure. Cairn has recently commenced development on the residential lands to the north (Whitethorn). They would envisage, subject to the change in zoning, commencing the development of the agricultural lands following completion of the lands to the north. • Reiterates that the lands are well-served by road infrastructure and public transport and are located less than 2 kilometres to the east of the M7 Economic Corridor which provides access to Dublin City Centre and are approximately 5 kilometres from Naas / Sallins Railway Station. Notes that the lands are also well served by local facilities such as shops and supermarkets • Notes that the subject lands do not contain any protected structures and are not identified as being of an environmental significant in terms of protected views or prospects. States that according to Map 9.1 of the Draft LAP, the lands are not susceptible to flooding. • States that it is further highlighted that the lands directly abut lands already zoned as ‘New Residential’ in the County Development Plan. • States that Green Infrastructure Corridor occupying the northwest part of the site can be preserved and enhanced through appropriately designed landscaping as part of residential development at the location. • Submits that connections through the site to the South Ring Road and the Key Development Area to the north can also be made by the rezoning of the lands, aligning with the aims and objectives of the CDP and the draft LAP. • Notes that Cairn have a proven track record for acquiring and delivering high quality housing developments with constructing usually commencing within 2 – 3mths of a grant of permission. • Restates that the zoning change of the subject lands in our client’s ownership from ‘I: Agriculture’ to ‘C- New Residential’ will directly contribute to achieving the housing allocation and population targets as set out in the Kildare CDP 2017-2023 and the draft Naas LAP.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Draft LAP – Specific Comments and Recommendations Naas Development Strategy • Refers to Figure 2.4 of the Draft Plan and note that Cairn’s lands have been identified as “strategic open space”. Submits that there is an inconsistency in identifying our client’s lands, in this regard, particularly as the majority of our client’s landholding is outside the identified Key Green Infrastructure Corridor. • Strongly objects to this designation of lands which are serviced, with excellent access and in proximity to the town centre. States that this designation would effectively sterilise lands which include a road objective to the west – which would serve the adjoining proposed ‘E’ Educational zoned lands to the north west and the ‘P(2)’ Data centre zoned lands further to the west. • Submits that the designation of these lands as Strategic Open Space would result in the loss of the return in the significant investment in enabling public infrastructure as well as Cairn as part of the delivery of the Devoy Link Road adjacent to the site. • Whilst noting that the western part of the lands are proposed to be zoned F – Open Space, it is submitted that this is not required, as any future proposal for a development would be required to incorporate the riparian strip to the scheme design. Notes that an opportunity exists to provide a landscaped route along the eastern boundary.

Core Strategy • Outlines serious concerns in relation to the core strategy figures identified for Naas. Acknowledges that the Planning Authority is somewhat constrained by population figures arising from the NPF and RSES, it is submitted that the metric should be the construction of units.

Apparent Inconsistencies in the Core Strategy Calculations • States that Draft LAP identifies some 2,394 units between 2021 and 2027. Table 3.4 identifies 964 units developed since 2016 to 2020. It is submitted there is no requirement to subtract these units from the overall total as the vast majority of same, were constructed prior to the adoption of variation no. 1 in June 2020. After all the Draft LAP confirms that the figures were based on the KCC variation, which are new allocations and should not be subtracted from the overall total. The effect of this approach is an immediate reduction of 40% of future zoned land, which in the context of a housing crisis is surprising. States that due Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. to the approach of not including headroom zoned land this results in an immediate 40% shortfall of housing delivery. • Submission notes that Table 3.4 identifies some 877 no. units relating to extant permissions. It is highlighted that there is no guarantee of extant permissions actually being delivered. Notes that this constraint is confirmed in the Draft LAP in respect of lands zoned for development (provides example of lands on Blessington Road – which requires the phased delivery of the Inner Relief Road). • Notes that 4.8 The LAP identifies some 252 no. units for the Gallops site (currently zoned F Open Space). Submits that such extant developments and future zoned lands (dependent on Gallops Avenue) should not form part of the future housing need for Naas. • States that there is real doubt on the delivery of Gallops Avenue which should be taken into account in the adopted LAP and such lands omitted from the calculations, which combined amount to some 637 no. units which are not guaranteed of being delivered without a separate part 8 development. It is submitted these lands could not be considered Tier 1 in that context and appear to fail the NPF Tiered methodology to zoning of land. • With regard to the above, the submission states that it is incumbent on the Local Authority to ensure that only lands which are capable of being delivered should be included in the calculations for future growth. • Notes that the Naas Town Development Plan 2011 – 2017, stated that 136 Ha of undeveloped residentially zoned land in Naas with capacity to deliver 4,488 units. In this regard it is noted that while some sites have been active and are under construction, some 64 hectares of land were not constructed representing c. 47% of the total. Notes that of the sites reviewed, some are still under construction, demonstrating that the timelines are even longer than the 6-year LAP cycle. States that with a time period of 10 years (2011-2021) just 53% of the sites were active in Naas

Sustainable Planning and Infrastructure Assessment (SPIA) • Requests that the Sustainable Planning and Infrastructure Assessment (SPIA) for the adopted Local Area Plan assesses our client’s landholding as it is submitted that from a sequential perspective the subject site would score higher than many of the sites identified for development. Notes that some sites in the eastern part of the town are located significantly further from the town centre and therefore would not promote sustainable placemaking. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Submits that the SPIA is too narrow in its focus in the criteria used and that it would benefit from a clearer scoring for individual sites rather than the colour coding which is somewhat lost. States that the “County Development Plan Core Strategy Compliance” criteria arguably would be broadly the same for all sites as they are located in a Key Town etc., and difficult to differentiate and identify suitable sites. In this regard, we would recommend that the following would be suitable criteria and a ranking from 1-5 should be given to individual sites as follows: o Proximity to Town Centre o Proximity to Local Retail Facilities and social infrastructure o Proximity to Education o Access to Green Routes (cycling and walking) o Infill Opportunity o Roads and Transportation o Water Supply o Wastewater o Drainage, potential for Flood Risk o Sequential Development • It is submitted that the above criteria that this would provide an appropriate classification which would bring together the various strands that make a site suitable for development.

Transportation • Notes that the road objective contained on Map 5.1 which traverses the subject site is supported by Cairn. States that the road will facilitate access to the newly proposed ‘E’ Educational zoned lands and ‘P2’ Data Centre lands. Submission refers to the enclosed technical note prepared by DBFL (Appendix 2 of the Submission) in respect of the benefits of the road objective. • The attached DBFL note recommends that the Jigginstown road proposal is extended past the proposed ‘P(2)’ Data Centre lands to R445 at the Aldi Distribution Centre, see below. • Notes that details of the new Jigginstown road type has not been provided in the Draft LAP but DBFL would suggest that a Link Street is provided with segregated cycle and pedestrian facilities in compliance with DMURS, which will mirror the high standard/quality of the Devoy Link Road, create a safe route for children Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. to the ‘E’ Education lands and create permeability/connectivity from John Devoy Road to Newhall Retail park and Lidl.

Green Infrastructure • Notes that the link Street would provide the necessary pedestrian and cycle facilities, in the short-medium term, for the residents of this area who wish to travel on sustainable modes and provide a link/connection to the proposed Corbally Branch Greenway of the Grand Canal. States that as part of the suggested extension of the Jigginstown road proposal, the existing Aldi Distribution Centre priority junction on the R445 would be upgraded to a signalised junction, providing for the safer movement of HGVs onto the local / national road network. • Notes that Chapter 7 includes a number of key Green Infrastructure Corridors including the Yeomanstown and Naas Hospital stream in the vicinity of the subject site. With reference to the subject site the submission states that the Yeomanstown Green Infrastructure corridor appears to be the rationale for the inclusion of some of the as ‘F’ zoned lands. • Notes that to to the east, the lands relating to the Naas Hospital Stream, in contrast have been afforded a residential land use zoning (Phase 2) and Educational land use zoning. Considers that this approach is somewhat inconsistent as the vast majority of the lands to the east are substantially covered by the Naas Hospital Stream Key Infrastructure Corridor. Notes that it also includes some of Cairn’s Craddockstown development which was zoned F Open Space and which formed part of the development under construction by Cairn. Notes that further to the east, lands relating to the Craddockstown and Castlesize stream are similarly zoned for residential development. • With regard to the above the submission notes that the only site outlined above which was designated with an F zoning was our clients lands and we would submit an inconsistency in that regard, particularly as the majority of our client’s landholding is outside the identified Key Green Infrastructure Corridor.

Appendix 1: Cairn PLC Submission on the Kildare CDP Issues Paper Issues Raised An extensive report was submitted addressing four themes from the issues paper which are as follows: • Healthy Placemaking; People and Places • Climate Action; Environment, Climate Change and Adaptation Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Sustainable Mobility; Movement and Transport • Enhance Amenity and Heritage, Landscape and Green Infrastructure

The submission focuses primarily on Healthy Placemaking and Sustainable Mobility for the sustainable development of the “Key Towns” of Naas and Maynooth and towns with good transportation links such as Leixlip. A significant part of the submission contains measures which aim to address the current housing crisis.

A short profile of Cairn Plc is given in the introduction which outlines their commitment to and record of delivering housing throughout the country while highlighting the number of units delivered and under construction in county Kildare (Naas and Maynooth in particular).

Healthy Placemaking; People and Places Within this theme the tools for achieving compact growth are identified along with various measures which are recommended to be undertaken in the Plan to address the current housing crisis. Compact Growth It is stated that the new Plan will play a critical role in the delivery of housing in the right places ‘to deliver compact growth’. One of the primary purposes of the new Core Strategy should be to reallocate growth to the designated growth centres based on the RSES designations and to direct growth into the key towns of Maynooth and Naas and towns in the Metropolitan Area with rail infrastructure such as Leixlip.

Seeking to provide disproportionate levels of new housing development in relatively small settlements within inadequate capacity to provide necessary supporting services and infrastructure for a new community, and/or with limited public transport accessibility, would not be consistent with national and regional planning objectives.

Maynooth and Naas are Key towns in the RSES while Leixlip is a Self-Sustaining Growth Town. Therefore, the county plan ‘in planning to accommodate additional household demand’ should direct growth into these settlements. These towns are also capable of delivering public and active modal choice through improvements accruing because of the Dart + upgrade and greater connectivity to train stations. All 3 towns are of a sufficient scale and size to ‘provide the necessary supporting services and infrastructure for a new community’. Population growth should be directed into these towns and should be prioritised over providing disproportionate Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. levels of new housing development in relatively small settlements with inadequate capacity to provide necessary supporting services and infrastructure for a new community. Table 3.3. of the current Plan does not reflect RSES and the strategic intent to direct growth into key towns. It is noted that Newbridge (a self-sustaining growth town) is allocated 42 more units than Maynooth which is a key town over the period 2020-2023. With the imminent electrification of the Maynooth Railway line, this low level of growth will not deliver an optimal return on the significant investment in public infrastructure. Such imbalances must be addressed in the new Core Strategy.

The variation of the county plan restricted the delivery of dwellings in Maynooth, through the identification of an “absorption period”. Maynooth has the capacity to develop at a rapid pace using the existing infrastructure and is well placed to avail of the additional 20% growth (as per NPO 68 of the NPF). It is recommended that the housing allocations in the new Core Strategy/Plan are appropriately adjusted to cater for the designation of Maynooth and Naas as “key towns” in the RSES.

It is requested that the new Plan directs growth into the key towns of Maynooth and Naas as well as self- sustaining towns such as Leixlip with good rail/transport links. The aim of the new Core Strategy should be to promote sustainable settlement patterns by locating growth in these towns rather than relying on dispersed locations which are lacking in necessary social and enabling infrastructure.

The new Plan should prioritise growth into towns which have good public transport, employment, retail, and social/sporting opportunities along with the necessary infrastructure and schools. Directing growth into unsustainable locations, (lower growth towns and villages) will have long-term implications for the spatial development of the county and will impact on the ability of the plan to achieve wider strategic development objectives and the requirements of the Act in respect of providing a Core Strategy which is consistent with national and regional planning policy objectives/requirements.

The NPF identifies Naas as possessing a jobs to workers ratio of 1.122 reflecting the need for additional housing in the settlement to contribute to its sustainable function. A ratio of 1.0 means that there is one job for every resident worker in a settlement and indicates a balance (not a match as some resident workers will be Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. employed elsewhere and vice versa). Ratios of more than 1.0 indicate a net in-flow of workers and of less than 1.0, a net out flow.

The Naas ratio of 1.122 confirms its strong service and employment role thus requiring a balance between employment and housing. A sustainable supply of development land to support the population figures in the Core Strategy should be ensured and it is recommended that the land supply should be extended to 9 years to allow a range of sites to come to development.

The following is noted in RSES regarding the delivery of housing and taking account of existing plans, Planning Authorities should: • Pay closer attention to the actual delivery of housing and take steps that may be necessary to implement strategic planning aims and “above all avoiding the hoarding of land and/or planning permissions”. • Tackle any tendencies towards land or planning permission hoarding or excessively slow delivery using vacant site levy “and release of alternative lands where permitted development, without any wider delivery constraints, is not being brought forward”. • To avoid creating “an unreasonable dependency” on certain sites which would impede the bringing forward of other suitable lands with better prospects of delivery in the short term, if the strategic sites are not being brought forward by their owners.

The new Core Strategy and housing / population allocations should not constrain the delivery of housing for the county because of an undue reliance on the delivery of housing in unsustainable locations.

Cairn are seeking an increase in the allocation of growth to the 2 no. key towns Maynooth and Naas, as well as Leixlip particularly on sites that are capable, due to being serviced, of delivering housing in the short term. More specifically, where sites are serviced, and in proximity to relevant amenities (social and retail), then there should not be a constraint on the capability of such sites delivering housing for key towns.

NPO 9 allows for some settlements to be identified for significant growth (greater than 30% growth above 2016 levels) provided there is an agreement at regional assembly level and / or local authority as appropriate. This may entail balancing of growth elsewhere, so that the totality of growth is in line with the overall growth target; Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. all to ensure alignment with investment in infrastructure and the provision of employment (together with supporting amenities).

Naas given its proximity to employment hubs such as Tallaght and Citywest, accessibility to Dublin City Centre and Maynooth as a university town with substantial high technology employment lands located on a public transport corridor are well placed to provide more housing. Both would be a candidate for availing of NPO 9 and identified by the council for significant growth.

Measures to Address the Current Housing Crisis It is considered that the NPF and its assumptions on population growth do not consider the key determinants of population growth namely. • the natural growth of population, • net migration, no. of persons in each household, • obsolescence of existing housing stock, • household formation (through separations/divorce). It is respectfully submitted that the formulation of the Core Strategy for the new Plan considers the above in its compilation. The measures proposed to address the housing crisis are outlined under the following 9 headings.

• Population Growth (underestimation and inconsistencies) In this section Cairn make the case for higher growth because they believe NPF has underestimated population growth in the county and if not addressed would exacerbate the existing housing crisis in the county and in the region.

The NPF population projections were based on the 2011-2016 census data which coincided with a period of low growth and emigration and resulted in the population growth for the period to 2040 being significantly under- estimated.

It was understood the roadmap which projects Kildare to grow by between 26,500 and 31,500 people by 2026 and 36,500 and 44,000 people by 2031 would be subject to review during the course NPF. However, no review has been undertaken by the Department, which is unhelpful to the development plan review process underway Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. in many local authority areas. This undermines population projections, and potentially future allocations in the new Plan, to the detriment of the delivery of new housing.

The submission refers to recent population data published by the CSO (since NPF) showing a significantly higher level of inward migration and higher level of population growth than anticipated in the NPF. A series of figures from the CSO data are referred which support a significantly higher level of growth and that a high proportion of this growth will take place in the Greater Dublin Area (and likely to effect growth in county Kildare).

It is suggested the new Core Strategy accounts for CSO population forecast growth and the projected future housing needs are based on these current population growth levels, rather than the lower levels predicted in the NPF and RSES. The NPF and RSES have placed councils in a difficult position regarding fulfilling their objectives and providing sufficient and suitable land to meet their requirements. However, under Section 95(1) of the Act the Planning Authority are obliged to “ensure sufficient and suitable land is zoned to meet the requirements of the housing strategy and to ensure that a scarcity of such land does not occur at any time during the period of the Development Plan”. Reference is also made to Section 10 (1a) of the Act which in effect states that the Core Strategy objectives should be consistent with objectives in the NPF and RSES as far as practicable. It is suggested the wording of the Act (which includes as far as practicable) does not mean an absolutist approach to the consistency between the core strategy in the Plan and objectives in the NPF and RSES. It is intimated this wording allows the planning authority some discretion and flexibility regarding population growth figures.

The disconnect between CSO and NPF growth figures may result in the Plan failing “to ensure continuity of supply of zoned residential land” as set out in Section 28, Development Plan Guidelines (2007). It is submitted that Planning Authority uses its judgement to fulfil its obligations in the Act while at the same time being consistent (as far as practicable) with NPF and RSES. By directing growth into the key towns and allowing for increased allocations of growth the new Plan would be consistent with both.

• Shortfall of Housing (evidence) In addition to the underestimation of population growth there is also an existing shortfall of housing and it is important this is recognised and addressed. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Census 2016 revealed an increase in national housing stock of just 8,800 units in the five-year intercensal period and increase of 0.4%. This is stark given the increase in population seen concurrently (173,613 or 3.8%). Almost 40% of these are one off housing units that do not come to the market. The provision of new houses in towns is therefore significantly behind requirements arising from population growth.

Census 2016 also revealed a rise in the average household size from 2.73 to 2.75 for the first time since 1966. It is contended a reason for this is due to a lack of housing availability and an increased housing need. In urban areas average household size has risen much higher than rural areas. In Kildare, the figure was 3, which is higher than the national average of 2.73. The CSO states that “growth in household size is confined to urban areas” which has resulted in “crowding” with more persons in homes than there are bedrooms (this increased by 28% from 2011 to 2016).

There is an undesirable trend of increased household size forced upon people arising from the significant shortfall in the provision of new housing. There is a need for a significant amount of “catchup” housing to meet the needs of existing population and this must be provided for in the new Core Strategy prior to providing for future population growth in the county. The approach taken to date lining housing need over the plan period solely to the forecasted population growth is no longer valid or sustainable.

The Central Bank of Ireland published a study entitled “Population Change and Housing Demand in Ireland which notes that: • growth in population has significantly exceeded the increase in the housing stock since 2011 and the average household size has risen, reversing a previous long running trend. • To keep pace with population growth and changes in household formation an average of 27,000 dwellings were required per annum from 2011 to 2019. • Assuming unchanged household formation patterns and net inward migration close to current levels, around 34,000 new dwelling would be required each year until 2030.

There is now a need for a two-fold approach firstly to address the deficit of housing for the existing population and then the additional housing needs for the projected population. This results in a significantly increased level Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. of housing need. It is essential that in assessing housing need the existing shortfall in housing provision for Kildare is recognised and addressed upfront.

• MASP and Additional Growth According to RSES the aim of the MASP is to unlock development capacity by identifying the sequencing of enabling infrastructure and directing investment to deliver development. In addition to transport investment priorities, the area is experiencing issues in relation to both water and wastewater infrastructure.

In addition to the population projections in NPF and RSES there is a further allowance (NPO 68) of up to 20% of the targeted growth in the city being transferred to other settlements in the MASP if they can demonstrate compact growth on high capacity planned or existing public transport corridors. As a key town in the MASP Maynooth is well placed to avail of this additional 20% growth and to date this has not been factored into the growth figures for Maynooth. Having regard to the investment in public transport of the Maynooth Railway line and the identified 37,000 population increase capacity confirmed in RSES, it is crucial that this significant investment is recognised and that this allocation of 20% is included in the population figures for Maynooth. • Headroom In identifying land requirements for housing the well-established approach in the guidelines is to allow c.50% headroom to reflect lands which are zoned which may not come forward for development during the plan period. While the Implementation Roadmap for the NPF and other documents suggests it is not necessary to apply the same level it is contended that this level of headroom should continue to apply given that the NPF / RSES have underestimated population growth and to address the existing deficit in the delivery of housing.

In addition to the low population projections, it is important to note that the length of time it takes from zoning to delivery of housing is on average 12 years or more. Therefore, it is unrealistic to expect delivery in 6 years from the making of the plan. Headroom levels of 50% or greater are required to provide a sustainable usable landbank over a 9-year horizon to ensure delivery of houses in the short to medium term.

• Household Size Single person households without children increased by 18.7% in the EU between 2010-2019 and the average no. of persons per household fell from 2.4 to 2.3 for the 27 EU countries. This is likely to be reflected in Ireland Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. in the future resulting in a higher demand for dwellings to 2040 and beyond. The 2.8 figure in the core strategy of the current plan is exceptionally. Future housing will be required to serve smaller households and the 2.39 figure used in the Kildare Housing Strategy is more appropriate and this should be the figure used in the new Core Strategy.

• NPF Tiered Approach to Land Zoning Appendix 3 of the NPF provides a methodology for the tiered approach to land zoning which includes Tier 1: Serviced Zoned Land and Tier 2; Serviceable Zoned Land. It is contended that Cairns landbanks in Maynooth and Naas would fall under Tier 1 as they are able to connect to existing services with available capacity providing a sustainable new residential community with easy access to the town centre.

It is recommended that lands in other towns such as Leixlip are given full attention in the review of what constitutes Tier 1 lands in the context of proximity to the town centre and rail/bus routes. The new Plan should include specific objectives to promote and identify suitable Tier 1 lands in subsequent Local Area Plans to ensure lands which cannot be serviced are not included in the housing allocations. • Housing Need Demand Assessment NPO 37 requires that a ‘Housing Need Demand Assessment’ (HNDA) be to be undertaken for each local authority to correlate and accurately align future housing requirements. The purpose is to ensure the plan making is supported by a robust methodology to inform policies and funding initiatives around housing and associated land requirements.

A December 2020 publication indicates a high net migration scenario resulting in an additional population of c. 318,000 (c. 33,000 per annum) resulting in an overall population of c. 6 million compared to 5.665 million with counties surrounding Dublin in the mid-east ‘likely to experience the fastest population growth’. The report further notes that the baseline scenario results suggest, relative to population shares higher levels of housing demand in Kildare (other areas also mentioned).

For Kildare, the structural housing demand per annum is 1,600 dwellings to 2040 (high migration scenario. The low migration scenario (1% over the period to 2040) shows that population could reach 283,400 by 2040.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Preparation of a HNDA is a fundamental element to the review of the Core Strategy in the new Plan, and it is submitted that a HNDA would identify and prioritise Maynooth, Naas and Leixlip for additional growth.

• Delivery of Multigenerational Housing Schemes Cairn supports the delivery of developments which provide a range of tenures and typologies. The focus on delivery of housing should be in towns with a range of existing social infrastructure to serve the existing population as they age. Well-designed high-quality medium density schemes which include a mix of houses, apartments and duplex apartment can accommodate multi-generational housing schemes, providing a balance of age cohorts in schemes which places less pressure on local schools and creches etc.

• Higher Density Development The new plan will need to address how the trend towards smaller households can be accommodated within higher density housing developments. There should be no policies or objectives in the new Plan which restrict apartment development including duplex units. This would be contrary to Apartment Guidelines (2020) and Building Height Guidelines (2018). It is recommended that the quantum of open space for schemes which are predominantly apartments should be reduced to 10% compared to 15% for developments with more housing.

The new Plan should align with Apartment Guidelines in relation to car parking provision to ensure schemes are viable. Some locations are more suited to lower car parking ratios i.e., Maynooth. Support for car sharing should be provided in the new Plan particularly for higher density schemes.

The key towns (Naas and Maynooth) are well placed to provide a greater mix of apartments and houses in line with Government Section 28 guidance. As the new Plan is an opportunity to revitalise underutilised parts of rural towns and villages and bring life back into the town centres offering an alternative to one-off housing which can over time undermine the vitality and viability of those towns and villages. It is submitted that there is no need to allocate growth within smaller towns and villages which will take sustainable growth from towns with good public transport links and other infrastructure.

Climate Action: Environment, Climate Change and Adaptation Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Cairn Plc welcome the focus and prominence given to climate action within the Plan. It is agreed tackling climate change is an urgent priority and must met with appropriate action while developing sustainably and taking advantage of any new opportunities that climate change may present.

Cairn would support planning policies and objectives in the emerging Plan in principle which promotes tackling climate change but would caution against any overly prescriptive development standards linked to climate action. New standards, technologies and best practice in this area is constantly evolving and will continue to do so over the plan period. A flexible approach should be taken when setting any development standards around climate action. Consideration should be given to facilitating new technologies, constructions methods and materials as they become available and / or viable for use in schemes.

Sustainable Mobility: Movement and Transport Cairn are supportive of the principles of co-ordinating and integrating land use and planning. The optimal manner to achieve this is to ensure the key towns (Maynooth and Naas) as well as self-sustaining towns (Leixlip) with excellent public transport links are prioritised in the provision of land capable of accommodating future growth. Cairn have been pro-active about incorporating more sustainable forms of movement in recent projects and support the provision of car sharing schemes, bike sharing and facilities for electric bikes and scooters.

The DART+ Programme will deliver frequent, modern, electrified services from Dublin City Centre to Maynooth and Leixlip (among other areas). This will significantly increase rail capacity on the Maynooth line from 7 trains per hour per direction (4,500 passenger capacity) up to 15 trains per hour per direction (13,750 passenger capacity) subject to demand. The key town of Maynooth and Leixlip will benefit substantially therefore development of appropriate densities and expanded residential areas will underpin and deliver a return to the exchequer on this significant public investment in public infrastructure.

Enhance Amenity and Heritage: Landscape and Green Infrastructure Cairn have provided innovative green infrastructure initiatives in their design schemes, which often provide a wider benefit to existing adjacent communities (i.e., Elsmore Phase 2 and Oak Park in Naas).

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. It is recommended that the new Plan allows for some reduction in the 15% of open space provision in schemes where significant green infrastructure is provided and where there is already Open Space zoning within the footprint of a scheme. A reduced figure of 7.5% open space could be accommodated in such instances.

Cairn Plc are supportive of “off-road” green infrastructure links between housing areas within towns, schools, and education campuses. Schools are often located in areas which are not permeable and where it is difficult to provide links to improve permeability leading to unsustainable car-based trips. The new Plan should support the provision of new green infrastructure links, where they could connect through residential areas. These links are most effective where they are overlooked by dwellings, providing passive surveillance, and encouraging their use.

Cairn’s landbanks in Maynooth are well placed to provide such connections and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how permeability can be improved and link into other landbanks (under 3rd party ownership) with the council. An objective should be included to deliver “off-road” improved green infrastructure linkages to schools and education campuses in the county with active residential frontages (for passive surveillance).

Appendix 2: DBFL Technical Note • Document notes that DBFL Consulting Engineers have been engaged to carry out a review of the Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2021- 2027 and, in particular, the potential impacts both positive and negative to the Elsmore/Oakpark areas and lands to the north of Castlepark. • States that the technical note is based on a review of available information and a general inspection of the site environs. • Document provides and overview of the characteristics of the area with regard to permeability and public transport. • It notes that the Newbridge Road (R445) has no cycle facilities from the Naas Inner Relief Road/R445 junction to the Newhall Retail Park to the west. There are also no controlled pedestrian crossing facilities along the R445 west of the Inner Relief Road to Newhall Retail Park. • Notes the provisions of the Transport Strategy to provide a greenway parallel to the R445 (the Corbally Branch Greenway of the Grand Canal) in the short to medium term (1-5 years). However, it states that Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. the strategy does not contain a permeability strategy from the residential areas of Elsmore and Castlefarm west to the Newhall Retail park, the M7 Business Park and Lidl. • Notes that the Elsmore and Oakpark areas will become a densely populated residential zones in the near future and therefore, DBFL welcome the Jigginstown road objective illustrated on Map 5.4, which traverses the subject site. • Suggests that the Jigginstown road proposal is extended past the proposed ‘P(2)’ Data Centre lands to R445 at the Aldi Distribution Centre, see Figures 2.2 & 2.3 in Appendix A. • Notes that details of the new Jigginstown road type has not been provided in the Draft LAP. DBFL would suggest that a Link Street is provided with segregated cycle and pedestrian facilities in compliance with DMURS, which will mirror the high standard/quality of the Devoy Link Road as outlined in the main body of the submission above. • Regarding public transport the document notes that Chapter 5.3 of the Draft Naas LAP refers to the Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy proposals for local bus routes, bus interchange and bus priority measures for Naas town. • Notes that there are currently very limited existing or proposed public transport routes to serve the Elsmore and Oakpark areas within the Final Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy. • Notes that the existing bus stop on the Newbridge Road (R445) is some 500-800m from residential properties in Elsmore. Also, the existing East-West bus route, which links key trip attractors along the Newbridge and Dublin Road with the town centre, is not one of the preferred bus routes for the public transport network in the Transport Strategy. States that this may affect the number of bus routes and frequencies of the buses along the R445 • States that the ongoing residential development within Elsmore and Oakpark will generate significant travel demands, and therefore, it is requested that public transport routes and bus stops are provided within this area as part of the public transport objectives. Such measures could include feeder bus service (or expansion of existing) between Elsmore/Oakpark area and Sallins Train Station. • Document includes Appendix A which illustrates Map 5.4 from the Draft Naas LAP and suggested link street/ cycling and pedestrian infrastructure through the site. • Document includes Appendix A which illustrates bus catchment areas and Naas Public Transport Strategy. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

468 Caroline Gallops Avenue Proposal Holden • Objects to Gallops Avenue Proposal, this will have a negative impact on an already busy, congested, and unsafe road structure.

Permeability Route: Craddockstown Way to Lakes • Objects to pathway through Craddockstown Way to Lakes. States that this is unsafe. Notes that has been raised and withdrawn before and it is unfair to drag this up having previously been decided.

469 Dawn Holden Gallops Avenue Proposal Walford Holden • Objects to the proposal for Gallops Avenue and states that it is a re-hashed plan for Naas Inner Relief Walford Road which was previously rejected in 2019. Submits that this plan is outdated and no longer is suited to this area and must be deleted from Naas LAP. • Notes that the proposed route is in close proximity to many schools and residential areas. States that presently, there is difficulty entering/exiting housing estates due to the high volumes of traffic. Notes that the traffic also poses a threat to the safety of the children travelling to and from school. • States that this plan has to be rejected in order to protect the health and wellbeing, the quality of life and the homes of the residents.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Permeability Route: Craddockstown to Lakes • Objects to a pedestrian pathway from Craddockstown to the lakes. • States that there are sufficient walkways already accessing the lakes and this would encourage antisocial behaviour as well as impacting on the health and safety of the children residing in Craddockstown estate.

470 Elmwood Gallops Avenue Residents’ • Submission on behalf of Elmwood Residents’ Committee states that the proposed “Gallops Avenue” Committee route would introduce a high volume of traffic, including HGVs to within a few metres of a number of houses in Elmwood estate, near the junction with the Blessington Road. • Notes that the back garden walls of the houses closest to the route will be the boundary with the proposed roadway. In addition, the submission states that there is not enough space at this point of the proposed route to provide any separation between the houses and the traffic or to provide the “boulevard” aspect as envisaged in the proposal and as a result, the proposal would mean substantial exposure to exhaust emissions, traffic noise and vibration (particularly from HGVs as they approach and take-off from the nearby junction) for residents affected. • States that these concerns would need to be addressed in the event that the Council proceeds with this proposal.

471 Liz Dunbar Proposed Bridge over the Canal • Objects to proposed bridge between Abbey and Tandy Bridges. States that this area should be protected and preserved and not subjected to further pollution and congestion. • Strongly objects to this proposed new bridge at Lock 2, states that she walks the canal every morning and no price can be put on this amenity which is free to the people of Naas and visitors. • Feels it also that this would have a detrimental impact on the wildlife and natural fauna.

472 Caroline Proposed Bridge over the Canal Holden • Objects to proposed bridge between Abbey and Tandy Bridges. States that this area should be protected and preserved and not subjected to further pollution and congestion. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

473 Joseph Movement and Transport O’Loughlin This submission relates to the junction at Murtagh's Corner - New Row - Main St. R445 - Corban's lane - R448 junction and the South West vacant site. • States that there is nowhere (with the exception of under Tandy's bridge, and in the multistory car- park(s)) to go to meet in Naas when it's raining where it doesn't involve drink (coffee during the day), except for the distant Tesco Metro and the future Shopping Centre and to overcome the challenge of the new/modified crossroad at New Row. • As a response to this the submission proposes that a petrol station or motorway toll style canopy over the junction (to the height of the current electricity wires above), with for example Mongey providing LED screens available on approach displaying galloping horses like the pedestrian outside the Museum of the Moving Image, cycling between this and Artwork (as the hoardings artwork used to look good), the traffic light status, parking available in the shopping centre, HGV ban times, seasonal messages, and some advertising. • States that there could be periodic projects in the schools to come up with designs and animations, and to program a raspberry pi or similar to display them and that on the South-East corner there could be a sloping roof with Solar Panels, (possibly a green wall) and some walls to shield from the (horizontal) rain, and some street furniture, a bus bay, and railings so that it can be a place school children and parents can meet or wait for each other (and be dry). • States that there could be Traffic cameras on all approaches and security cameras to deter antisocial activities. ANR for the HGV ban. • Submits that there is not don't much of a view to spoil, though a view of the New Row buildings from the main street could be maintained. States the roof may act as a traffic calming method, discouraging large loads from going through the town and the support columns would necessitate a traffic island or two, and hopefully, make it pedestrian-friendly.

474 Chris Conway Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) • Submission welcomes the change in designation of the NWQ to Strategic Reserve (SR) (Ref. Map 11.1 Land Use Zoning Map) in this Draft LAP. States that hopefully this will protect the integrity of the lands Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. within the Northwest Quadrant to provide for the future strategic expansion of the town and to ensure that inappropriate forms of development do not occur. • Outlines concerns of late as a developer had purchased the lands adjacent to my residence at Abbeyville and the plans were for a large housing development which included 5 storey apartments and large numbers of terraced houses in areas of land which were always subject to flooding. • Notes that there are vast areas of land around the old wastewater treatment plant and The Knocks that remain in a flooded state for most of the year. States that this year also saw the lands across from DeBurgh’s Lock under water and that local residents are concerned that should these flood plains be developed the displaced water could pose a flood risk to their properties. • Further notes that a significant area of the NWQ has been identified by the OPW as potentially at risk from flooding (under the National CFRAM Programme) and we welcome the preparation of a Flood Relief Scheme for the area. • Hopes that the areas marked as SR on Map 11.1 are not changed in the final version of the Plan. • Notes the intention of the Planning Authority to prepare an NWQ masterplan following the outcoming of the Flood Relief Plan and the residents of the lands adjoining the SR (close to the canal at Abbeyville) are anxious that the community be consulted during this process to be undertaken by the Planning Authority within the lifetime of the LAP. • States that as residents, they welcome the council’s new vision for the NWQ which includes the retention of open space and amenity with important landscape and environmental features be retained and incorporated into this open space and amenity network. • Expresses hope that the Council will value the importance of the development of a greenway along the canal and push large housing development away from this fantastic recreational amenity to allow for its enjoyment as a greenspace. States that is no other area of the town with comparable potential, being so accessible from the town centre and that this should be protected in the masterplan and should not be compromised.

RD3 and RD3A (Millbridge Street (Old Caragh Road to Millbridge Way) Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Submission outlines concerns with the proposed RD3/RD3A road/bridge over the Grand Canal. States that the proposed bridge over the canal would be a severe blow to the peaceful environment the canal walk brings to hundreds of people every day. • Notes that there is a Wildlife Sanctuary on both sides of the Canal at the wetlands in the Knocks and close to Mill Bridge Nursing Home and if constructed it would have a severe impact on this sanctuary and destroy habitats. • Feels that Naas needs to preserve areas such as the canal as there is so much development • happening elsewhere around the town and that over the past year, he believes we have gained a greater appreciation of the natural beauty and value of the canal area of our town as has been evident from the number of walkers and cyclist passing our gate on a daily basis. • States that the section between the Harbour and Tandy bridge and further on towards Sallins has been a fantastic recreational amenity for the community, particularly since Car Free Sunday was introduced. • Notes that with plans in motion to develop the area further as a cycle/walking greenway and potential linkages into a Town Park at the DeBurgh lands, this area of the town has huge potential as a natural amenity and should not be compromised. • Submits that this proposal will bring noise pollution and traffic to this area and is sure that after conducting research into the amount of traffic on the Sallins Road it will be clearly seen that this proposed road will only add more traffic to one of the most congested roads in Naas and that thousands of vehicles (including a large number of HGV's) will travel in very close proximity to existing quiet, mature residential areas, effectively eradicating whatever quality of life that the residents currently enjoy. • States that the Council effectively intends to complete a ring road of the town by bringing thousands of vehicles (including HGV's) right beside existing estates. • Concludes by stating that the canal area should be preserved for recreation and amenity for the residents of Naas and implore the council to remove this plan for a new bridge on the canal and new road through Mill Lane.

475 Dawn Holden Proposed Bridge over the Canal Walford Holden • Objects to the construction of a bridge across the canal at the lock between Abbey and Tandy bridge due Walford to the huge damage it will do to the amenity of the canal. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Notes that Recent incentives have encouraged the use of the canal way for walking and cycling and states that this proposal will most certainly put an end to that. • States this area needs to be protected as one of the few remaining green areas in the town • free from traffic and air pollution.

Proposed Bus Station at Canal Harbour • Objects to the proposal for a bus station at the harbour. Submits that it is unnecessary to bring traffic into an area of natural beauty and the impact it will have on the environment and the wildlife in this area will be devastating.

476 Sharyn Proposed Bridge over the Canal McMenamin • Objects to the proposal to build a bridge at the second lock on Naas Canal between Abbey Bridge and Tandy's Bridge. • Notes that this lock is listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage and a proposed road and roadway would significantly impact the beauty of this amenity.

477 David Buckley Permeability Route: Craddockstown Park to Lakes • Objects to the planned pathway from the green in Craddockstown Park to the lakes as children currently play safely on the green but this would open an unsafe pathway.

Gallops Avenue • Objects to the Gallops proposal as his estate will be negatively impacted by the huge traffic flow coming from the Dublin Road, via Gallops Avenue, to the Blessington Road.

478 Michael Proposed Road (RD3/ RD3A) Faherty Submission strongly objects to the proposed routing of a main road (RD3/ RD3A) through the Mill Lane residential area, as contained in the draft LAP 2021 for the following reasons: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Overloading of existing traffic and forcing more traffic onto the Mill Lane junction and routing of heavy traffic through an established residential and proposed greenway area. • This proposed road design passes 7 junctions within 100 metres of each other in the Mill Lane estate (Millbridge Way x2, Mill Lane Nursing home entrance, Millbridge Avenue, Mill Wood, Millbridge Court and Mill Lane itself which to visualise is quite ridiculous and beyond logic. • Turning a quiet residential cul de sac into an incredibly busy thoroughfare that will inevitably put the lives of our children at risk not to mention the elderly residents/visitors of Mill Lane Manor who daily avail of the benefits of its safe environs. • The proposed RD3/RD3A route has reference to “traffic simulation data” which supports a “Main Street / Town Centre” diversion of traffic that also provides vehicular access to high density private developer lands in the area of Finlay Park. (see: Naas Sallins Transport Strategy document published in December 2020). This problematic model has not adequately considered the new M7 junction (J9a), the new Sallins by-pass; potential traffic changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. • The “RD3/RD3A” route is being branded “Millbridge Street” - it will have no “street” features. The plan alludes to it as a “relief road” for diverting Newbridge Road and Main Street traffic over the Canal and directly through residential areas. The planners have not considered the soon to be public “Oldtown Water Gardens” nor the adjacent St Patrick’s Well, both of which will substantially increase the cultural, heritage and environmental value and uniqueness to Naas Town.

479 Lynda Behan • Submission states that many Naas residents with dogs are in support of a dog park. • Submits that it would be a great contribution to the local community having an enclosed area dedicated for dogs to run free, socialise and exercise with other dogs in a safe manner. • States that it would be appreciated if this may be given serious consideration and incorporated into future planning for community and amenities within Naas and the town environs.

480 Helen Coe Pedestrian Measures at Lakes • Submission outlines concerns relating to proposed measures of opening a walked at the lakes noted that there is a fast-flowing river between the lakes and a residential estate. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Outlines issues of relating to child safety states that it is an accident waiting to happen if walkway open as children by nature love water and will gravitate towards it. • Submission includes images of the river and the steep incline from the fence which is stated to be 16 feet. Submission concludes by stated that she has also sent these images to Water Safety Ireland. • It is noted that the submission does not include a map to indicate the precise location of the river referred to.

481 Tom Zoning Matrix Lands Zoned for P: Data Centre/Warehouse and F: Open Space and Amenity at MacParland Jigginstown • The submission by Kieran Rush Consult Ltd. on behalf of Tom McParland relates to lands at Jigginstown which are proposed to be zoned for proposed for zoning for a mix of uses including P: Data Centre/Warehouse and F: Amenity and Open Space. • Submission welcomes the proposed zoning and notes that the lands in question at a key location in Naas is ideal for the town to expand its industrial base. • Outlines concerns relating to the very restrictive range of uses ‘permitted in principle’ under the proposed zonings. In particular, it notes that the zoning matrix (Table 11.3 of the draft Plan) indicates only Data Centres are ‘permitted in principle’ in the proposed P: Data Centre/Warehouse zoning, with ‘utilities’ the only other use ‘open for consideration’ and that all other uses listed in the matrix, including the existing use of the lands for agriculture, is now proposed as ‘not permitted’. • The submission further notes that even warehouses are ‘not permitted’ under the proposed zoning, despite the fact that ‘warehouse’ is included in the description of the zoning. States that this could have a profound impact on the use and value of the lands. • Submits that data centre development is a very niche development type that has only recently emerged and is not specifically recognised as a use class in the Planning and Development Regulations. • States that it is a very specialist form of development that requires very high up-front investment and is generally only developed by a small number of large, high-tech corporations. • Submission notes that there are two sites are proposed for the P: Data Centre/Warehouse zoning in the draft Plan and states that there will probably only be demand for one such facility in the life of this plan which will leave the other ‘P zoned site’ in limbo. Accordingly, the submission goes on to state that if it Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. won’t be developed for its intended zoning use, then no other alternative uses are either ‘permitted in principle’ or ‘open for consideration,’. • Notes that existing established use for agriculture will technically be a non-conforming use and while it is acknowledged that ‘non-conforming uses’ will be allowed to continue, and in certain circumstances be expanded and intensified, the submission requests that the range of uses currently allowed under the I: Agriculture zoning, be carried over to the P: Data Centre/Warehouse zoning so that if a data centre is not developed, the lands can continue to be used and developed as an agricultural holding in full conformity with planning policy. • Further requests that the range of uses ‘open for consideration’ in the proposed P: Data Centre/Warehouse zoning should be further expanded to allow for similar compatible uses. States that it is not normal for a zoning to be so restrictive, especially for such recently emerged and rapidly evolving type of development. • Submission refers to the Development Plan Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2007) regarding the zoning of lands, noting that the guidelines provisions regarding the zoning of land in which zoning designations should be applied in a manner which generally facilitates an appropriate mix of compatible uses within urban areas and that influence change in the interests of the common good, balancing various interests, in preference to creating homogenous land-use areas. • Submission concludes by stating that if the Planning Authority believes the subject lands are suitably located for development as a data centre, then they are in principle equally suitable for the development of other types of related development such as warehousing and light industry that require ‘big shed’ type development, with good access to electric power, water, drainage and road access etc. • Further states that the impact on traffic, character of the area and amenity will be more or less the same no matter what activity takes place within the ‘big shed’, with each specific proposal considered on its merits in a planning application. According, it reiterates its request that the range of uses ‘permitted in principle’ and ‘open for consideration’ under the H: Industry and Warehousing zoning be extended to the proposed P; Data Centre/Warehouse zoning.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 482 Larchfield Park Land Rezoning Request Nursing Home • Submission by Ronan Clarke & Co. on behalf of (Sara Dillon) Larchfield Park Nursing Home (Sara Dillon) requests that lands at Larchfield Park Nursing Home, Monread Road, Naas be rezoned from ‘E: Community and Educational’ to R: Retail/Commercial (see adjacent Map). • Submission notes the property is part of a successful family owned and run nursing home care centre and is strategically located with access to the motorway network and all areas of the town of Naas itself. • The submission notes the provisions of the land use zoning matrix in relation to its proposed ‘E; Community and Education’ zoning and states that in order to continue to provide world class care for the residents it is essential to have the flexibility of introducing other business models without being constrained by an ‘E’ zoning which only permits community based activities. • Further notes that a nursing home is only ‘open for consideration’ in this land use and this in any business proposal is acting as a restrain to raise funding. • The submission states that the development aspirations for the lands is: for 0.6 ha to be provided for Nursing Care Facilities: 0.2 Ha for bakery and retailing of same and: 0.2 ha for Artesian/Farmers’ Market Outlet. • With regard to the above, the submission requests that the draft Plan be amended so that the subject lands be zoned ‘R: Retail Commercial’. The submission notes that the subject site is located in an area with a mix of uses comprising of Retail/Commercial lands to the southeast of the lands, Industrial lands to the north and Existing Residential to the west. • Further notes that the lands are well located in relation to public transport, pedestrian access, future cycleways and serviced by existing servicing infrastructure. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • A number of maps and photographs illustrating the location and context of the lands are included as part of the submission. • The submission concludes by reiterating the request to rezone the lands to ‘R: Retail/Commercial’ and noted that the Nursing Home has a presence in the town for the last 33 years, employees in excess of 70 people and has strong ties to the local community.

483 Kyran Hurley Measure 36 • Submission objects to Measure 36 which proposes to create a pedestrian link between housing estates Rathasker Heights – Rathasker Road – Devoy Quarter. • Submitter states that their preferred and predominant method of local transport is by walking and cycling and is in favour of improved connectivity. However, objects to Measure 36 due to the rationale for seeking to create such a link. States that the critical element is to provide connectivity is where such connectivity is lacking. In this regard the submission questions the need for Measure 36. • Submission states that pedestrians who start their trip or plan their route through the Devoy Quarter are clearly not seeking a destination in Rathasker Heights and that their journeys north to access the town centre and south to the Kilcullen Road/Piper's Hill/Kilashee area are perfectly well served by the Rathasker Road, with very limited vehicle traffic as it’s a cul de sac for cars. Notes that their journeys east to Craddockstown Road/Hospital/Ballycane and to the Garda Station are presently served by St. Michael’s Terrace. • States that it is quite clear that a new route through Rathasker Heights would bring no improvement to journeys to the Craddockstown Road destinations and marginal if any improvement to journeys to the Garda Station under the criteria of “convenient, efficient routes to key trip attractors” as identified in the Plan at 5.2.1. • States that a second reason for objecting to the route is relates to the likelihood of a detrimental impact on the residents of Rathasker Heights. • Notes that the Plan highlights the importance and desirability of parks and green spaces as green infrastructure and submits that this should apply just as much to small local areas such as at the location of the proposed Measure 36. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Notes that the small local grassed area in Rathasker Heights is presently safe for small children to play, at the end of a cul de sac for cars. States that this was not always the case as in the 1990s this an opening was made by people breaking through the boundary at the same location as the proposed Measure 36. States that this created serious anti-social behaviour which resulted that young children could no longer use the area. Notes that in response to this the residents took action and erected security fence along Rathasker Road boundary. • Notes that following this amenity value of the area was restored, particularly to parents with young children. Submission cites this as clear evidence clear evidence, from the past experience, that that proceeding with Measure 36 will result in a repeat of the previous antisocial behaviour and will have a detrimental impact on the residents and without any compensating factors. • The submission concludes by urging decision makers to reject Measure 36.

484 Deirdre Parlon RD3 and RD3A (Millbridge Street (Old Caragh Road to Millbridge Way) Submission outlines opposition to the proposed road RD3/RD3A - Millbridge St. stating that the proposed road does not make any sense for the following reasons: • Traffic volumes would have a massive impact on the residents of Millbridge /Mill lane, especially families with small children, the elderly in Mill Lane nursing home and the creche on Mill Lane. Will affect the peace and quiet of the neighbourhood. • The planned road is set to destroy a quiet cul de sac with direct impact to local residents and all residents who walk across Mill Lane to gain access to the canal. • Notes that residents park along Millbridge way in front of their houses as only some allocated spaces out the back. Questions residents parking arrangements with regard to the proposed road? • Disruption/Noise pollution - even the building of the road would cause major disruption and safety for all residents of this quiet estate.

485 Naas Sports Additional lands and resources for Sport and Recreation Facilities Group • Submission by Naas Sports Group represents three sporting bodies (Naas Athletic Club, Naas AFC, and Management Naas Hockey) within the community of Naas and surrounding areas. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Notes that all clubs operate on a voluntary capacity, providing opportunities for all age groups to engage in these three disciplines and the group runs the Naas Sports Centre and Astro pitches which facilitates several sporting / nonsporting activities also facilitating several school soccer / hockey matches and well as athletics meetings. Notes that K Leisure is situated on the same site, which makes this area a hub for sporting activities. • States that the growing population of Naas has placed demands on the clubs with some age groups have waiting list in operation, whilst some clubs have rent external facilities during peak times etc. • Requests that the Naas LAP consider the facilities on offer within the community for individual of all ages to participate in Sport and Recreation. In this regard, the submission states that Naas Sports Group requires additional lands and resources to meet the current and future needs • Notes that the current Naas LAP (2019-23) has identified that there will be “insufficient sports and recreation facilities to cater for the towns growing population” and acknowledges the plan has identified and zoned areas as “Open Space and Amenity”. However, the submission states that not all these areas are accessible for development. • Requests that the new LAP identifies areas under the control of the Council to facilitate the immediate demands for sport in our community as well as future proofing against population growth. • States that the National Sports Policy 2018 to 2027 outlines that providing quality sports facilities is key in getting people from all areas of society to participate in regularly and meaningfully sporting activity both actively and socially. • Further states that Naas Sports Group and the individual clubs will continue to invest in the facilities on offer but notes there are limitations. Submits that they do not want to reach a stage where membership of clubs becomes a lottery. • Submission concludes by reiterating its request for an expansion of the facilities in Naas and also notes that the organisation would welcome the opportunity to work in partnership with Kildare Sports Partnership to improve sporting opportunities in the town, noting that such development is all possible at this location and would benefit new clubs, current clubs, and the wider community.

486 Novi – Welltel Proposed data centre zoning on lands at Caragh Road Group Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Submission endorses the provision of a data centre at Caragh Road, Naas noting that the subject lands are contiguous to the surrounding built-up industrial area of the town. • Notes the potential of the facility to provide IT back up services for organisations. • States that the subject lands are ideally located adjacent to the strategic employment zone of the NWQ and also well-serviced by existing infrastructure such as Osberstown Wastewater Treatment Plant, and enhanced fibre connectivity. • Refers to supporting National and Regional planning policies in National Planning Framework (2018) and Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (2019). Notes that there are no specific supporting policies relating to data centres within the Kildare County Development Plan or the Naas Town Development Plan 2011-2017. • The submission concludes by fully endorsing the initiative for the provision of a data centre at the Caragh Road location as detailed in the draft Naas LAP.

487 Ann Gallagher • The submission objects to the proposed Proposed Bridge over the Canal (RD3 RD2A) • The submission states that proposed Local Area Development Plan is contrary to national, regional, or local planning policy, government circulars, orders or statutory instruments • The submission alludes to proposed re-development but doesn’t give an indication as its location or specific nature, however the submission states the following: • The proposed re-development is not in keeping with the stylistic context or scale of the local area. • The proposed construction development will have a negative impact on existing amenities through noise, overlooking, overshadowing, air/noise pollution, loss of privacy, dust construction and traffic induced vibration. • The proposed use is not compatible with existing uses, i.e. mixed development in an area of natural beauty. • The redevelopment may cause traffic problems as traffic generation, access or safety problems. • There is a history of rejecting similar developments in the area. • Approval would create a precedent meaning that it would be difficult to object to similar proposals. • The proposal will have environmental health impacts such as the use of hazardous materials or ground contamination. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The proposed development may impact on listed buildings or conservation areas. • The layout and density of the proposed development is inappropriate. • The proposal is an inappropriate development within a green belt. • Proposed advertising creates visual clutter. • The proposed development includes insufficient landscaping. • The proposed development will adversely affect buildings or sites of cultural or architectural value. • The proposed development will damage the natural environment or will result in significant loss of trees or the loss of trees and hedgerows. • The cumulative impact of the development when considered alongside other development will have an adverse impact on the area. • There is inadequate access for people with disabilities. • Archaeological issues. • The type of housing proposed will not satisfy local housing needs.

488 Naas Town The submission includes four separate documents which are each summarised in turn below. Team • Document covers multiple themes • Documents 2 and 3 covers transportation • Document 3 covers the issue of under-zoning for residential development • Document 4 is the Naas Neighbourhood Greenways strategic cycling and walking network [executive summary] and is being submitted on behalf of Naas Greenways.

Document 1. [Main document from Naas Town Team] Town Centre Submission welcomes the multi-faceted focus on addressing the challenges faced by Naas Town Centre. States that the successful regeneration of Naas will require an integrated approach and pro-active leadership on all departments of KCC, while working closely with multiple external stakeholders.

Regeneration Sites Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that he delineation of the major regeneration sites hugging the spine of Main St is welcomed and their successful redevelopment will underpin the future vitality of the town centre. • Further states there is a need for pro-active management of the sites, where each site is project managed, but sits within an overall integrated framework of implementation. Notes that while the schematic form and layouts included in the LAP provides helpful guidance, there is a need for more detailed briefs, in relation to which the Town Team would be willing to collaborate.

Public Realm (Town Centre) • Submits that a high-quality public realm underpins the potential for a rich public life and that Naas is not unusual in having an environment which suffers from dense traffic, on-street parking, and where the needs of pedestrians and cyclists have not been prioritized. • States The Town Team strongly supports the concept of 3 public squares along; Main St; Poplar, Market, and Fairgreen. Also considers that the public realm should extend into the key regeneration sites. • States that the framework of the Town Centre public realm, while focusing on Main St, should also incorporate the Harbour area, Abbey St, Corban’s Lane and the linking streets in between. • Considers that the current pilot scheme at Poplar Square is very impressive and is a powerful statement of intent on the part of the KCC public realm team. The setting up and resourcing of this team is a very positive development.

Transport and Movement (Naas Town Centre) • Notes pre-dominance of motorised traffic over all areas of the Town Centre and its consequential negative effects. States that fortunately there is now increasing awareness of the need to rebalance modal split in favour of active travel, and local ambition is now backed by Government support and legislation. • States that the Town Team strongly supports the ambition to create a more humanized environment in Naas through radical traffic calming. • States that the first priority must be the removal of HGVs from the town centre and that this should also be complemented by creating an environment which is safe and attractive for walkers and cyclists, and which encourages many more of Naas’s 10,000 students to cycle/walk to school. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Considers that a one-way system should be explored as part of an integrated strategy for movement in the central area. • States that The Town Team does not support the proposed bus-station at Market Square, which would completely destroy the civic space potential of this most important of Naas’s traditional public gathering places.

Public Realm (All of Naas) • Submits that the LAP should commit to developing a public realm strategy for all of Naas (not just for Naas Town Centre) which would extend to parks, lakes, canals, urban squares/streets, and existing and future recreational/sports needs. States that the objective of such a strategy would be to map and identify a network and hierarchy of public areas and develop a programme of new provision, and the upgrade/maintenance of existing amenities. The strategy could be preceded by a Legibility Study, which would aim to identify existing and future hubs and tackle the fragmentation and lack of inter- connectedness which exists currently in the town. A major focus of a public realm strategy would be to integrate strategic walking and cycling routes while complying with universal design principles in preparing briefs and managing implementation.

Transportation and Movement (All of Naas) • Submits that that the LAP should have greater ambition in tackling modal split in Naas. Notes that this in effect this will mean creating the conditions to attract more citizens to cycle and walk on a habitual basis. States that the development of a strategic network of walking and cycling routes is critical in this regard. • Notes that Town Team strongly supports the rebalancing of modal split, there will still be a need to accommodate motorized traffic and develop appropriate road infrastructure and therefore the orbital route, must be completed, as this is critical to taking traffic out of the town-centre and removing HGVs. • In relation to transportation, submission refers additional document (Document 2) questioning the modelling employed in the recent Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy, which fails to integrate the modal shift implications of public transport and active travel in assessing land-use and transport scenarios.

Industrial Land Zoning Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Outlines concern that there is under-provision in the LAP for industrial needs. States that while there is ample provision for office development, there is a serious risk that Naas could lose job opportunities due to a shortage of industrial zoned land, particularly for higher-value technology driven production. Considers however, that it would be unwise to re-zone existing office to industrial as post-COVID circumstances need to settle down and allow office needs to be read in the longer term.

Residential Development (Residential Zoning) • The Town Team is concerned at the relatively small quantum of residential development which is likely to emerge under the proposed zoning in the LAP. • Recognises that the LAP has to operate under the NPF, RSES, and County Plan, but argues that these constraints have been interpreted too narrowly and in a manner which will militate against consolidating Naas as the County Town, and make it difficult to meet local demand. • Submission agrees with the consolidation of sites within the CSO boundary but notes that the LAP stays silent on healing the rift between the CSO footprint and the extensive perimeter of development which was established legitimately under the former UDC. States that acknowledging and analysing fully an existing context should be a starting point for a LAP. • Notes Monread was developed out to the limit of the old circular boundary and featured a layout which facilitated a strategic well-connected central park. In this regard, approaching the Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) in a similar manner, would connect the northern arc into the town proper and also present the opportunity to zone more land for residential development. • Notes that Naas has the benefit of excellent infrastructure in terms of utilities and roads and has a net- inward movement of commuters and a sustainable platform of 12,000 jobs. States that these supportive set of circumstances provide strong argument to leverage for a more realistic residential zoning component.

Residential Development (Urban Structure and Neighbourhood) • States the development pattern in Naas has revolved around significant planning applications treated in isolation and consisting of relatively low-density housing with only slight variations in typology and little mixed tenure which don’t connect well with adjacent developments. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that there seems to be an insufficient emphasis on developing the concept of Urban Quarter or Neighbourhood as per the concept of the ‘15 minute city’ which would mean having all services within a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute cycle. • Argues that this concept is useful to explore urban structure thinking and would be helpful in moving to identify the building blocks of strategic urban quarters (i.e. Monread). • These urban quarters would incorporate legible patterns of movement, facilitating connectivity, integrate biodiversity and linear parks, and cluster social, community, and appropriate services and retail around a public square/ green civic space. • States that continued fragmentation must not be an option and that there is responsibility of this generation is to ensure that a strategic framework is laid down to facilitate a connected and coherent spatial pattern, and a town which delivers high qualities of livelihood and liveability for all its citizens.

The submission proposes several additional Specific Objectives, as follows: • Finalise access to De Burgh Gardens and open to the public. • Improve Fairgreen, Lakes and Famine Graveyard as an amenity area, and provide more seating. • As part of the public realm strategy, develop a standard design template for bollards, bins, public signage, litter bins, consistent with the standard of heritage town status. • KCC to explore the acquisition of the Potato Market as a location for town markets. • KCC to explore the acquisition of the Telecom building on Abbey St. as a arts and culture hub • Demolish sub-standard housing on Basin St, and replace with more appropriately scaled infill development • Improve junctions at Wolfe Tone St, to allow ease of access to Dublin Road, facilitating temporary closure of Poplar Square for festival/events • Ensure vehicular access to Naas CBS is from the Ballymore Road. • KCC to enter into pro-active collaboration with the owner of St David’s Castle to ensure regeneration provides for generous public realm, meaningful public access, and incorporates an appropriate mix of destination uses, optimising the cultural and economic potential of site and building. • In order to maximise the potential of the regeneration of the Harbour area, and ensure the delivery of a consistently high quality in urban design, architecture, and public realm, KCC will adopt a pro-active Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. leadership role and draw up a brief to guide the overall development. This brief will seek to exploit the relationship to water, provide for generous public realm and congregational space, and incorporate a mix of destination uses across the commercial, hospitality and cultural spectrum. • The Grand Canal Greenway: Notes The extension of the Greenway into Naas should respect the visual and ecological character of the canal corridor and the opening of the de Burgh gardens will further enhance its landscape importance and profile. States that an opportunity exists to further traffic-calm the route through restricting motorized traffic to local access only. • 12. The LAP should include an objective to explore the provision of a dog-park in Naas. Marley Park in Dublin provides an existing successful exemplar.

Document 2 - Two decades of sustainable planning for the development of Naas • Submission refers to the Strategic Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) – 1999 noting its provisions for Naas as a designated growth area. • Notes that the development model that was selected from a range of models and options was the most balanced, appropriate, and acceptable approach for the sustainable development of the Dublin and mid- east regions. • The guidelines recognised that growth, in employment as well as population, is taking place outside the metropolitan area and that they recommended that future development be concentrated in the nine development centres on strategic transportation routes with each centre being selected because of their potential to grow into self-sustaining communities.

Naas Integrated Framework Plan for Land Use and Transportation • States that land use policy in Naas for almost the last twenty years has been supported by the Naas Integrated Framework Plan for Land Use and Transportation (herein referenced as the ‘IFPLUT’). • Notes IFPLUT was commissioned to recommend a set of matched land use and local transport initiatives that would result in the sustainable long term development of Naas and took place in the context of Naas’ designation as a primary growth centre in the Strategic Planning Guidelines. • States that key to the its designation was the integration between land use and transportation in order to ensure that, in the future, travel to and within towns such as Naas is carried out using the most Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. convenient and appropriate mode of travel which can only be achieved by the integration of land use and transport planning. • States that integrated planning of this nature ensures that people are offered the opportunity to travel to and from Naas uses by the most appropriate and sustainable mode of transport whether by foot, bicycle, bus, car or train building upon the opportunities in the town to make it an attractive place to live, work, play and socialise. • States that IFPLUT formed blueprint for the development of the town to 2016 and beyond, both for residents and potential employers and that it still provides a clear vision for the sustainable development of Naas: • Notes that the key elements and provisions framework which sought to locate housing and other land uses in such a way that travel is reduced to a minimum and sustainable modes of transport are promoted. • Outlines specific elements of the IFPLUTS as follows: o Expansion of the town centre. o Public transport corridor from Hospital area through the town centre to Millennium Park and Sallins and Naas Railway Station. o Employment to be concentrated in the town centre and at the Northwest Quadrant. o Higher density developments, such as office-based activities, should be focused around the public transport corridor in the Northwest Quadrant and the expanded town centre; and o New walking and cycling routes. • Submission includes a schematic diagram showing the vision for the development of Naas as set out as Figure 4 in IFPLUT. • Whilst acknowledged that a updated transport strategy has recently been issued for Naas, the submission notes that the vision set out in the IFPLUT of a sustainable town with growth focused in the town centre and the NWQ serviced by pedestrian, cycle and public transport linkages, it is imperative that these public transport linkages from the town centre to the Sallins and Naas Railway Station, remains the appropriate overarching strategy. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that as the long-established land use and transportation policy basis for the future development of Naas, and the basis upon which significant infrastructure investment has taken place, the framework established by the IFPLUT should be respected, and reflected in the new LAP. • The submission outlines reservations of using vehicular modelling tools in sustainable planning and refers to the Transport Strategy for Naas and Sallins (published alongside the Plan) • Notes that the Transport Strategy was presented as a comprehensive analysis of the current transport situation in Naas/Sallins. It was intended to outline the potential impact of future proposed land development on transportation and suggested potential solutions to improve conditions for active modes, private motorised vehicles and public transport. • States that a key element of the Strategy was to aid and inform future land-use proposals that will form the basis for future LAPs and in this regard a Strategic Traffic Model (STM) in the software VISUM was developed by the consultants to test the impacts of future land-use proposals along with future transport interventions. • Notes that the transport (traffic) model developed for Naas/Sallins reflected 2018 traffic base year conditions and was calibrated and validated according to the TII’s Project Appraisal Guidelines. • Further notes that KCC Planning Department provided the consultants with an indicative land-use zoning map for Naas in addition to three alternative variations and that one of the objectives of the strategic transport modelling was to test the land-use zonings provided in this conceptual map, to understand their impacts on the road network for both the town of Naas and also the strategic road network, specifically junctions 9, 9A and 10 of the M7, with future year traffic generation estimates being developed for two horizon years, 2023 and 2030, based on population and employment projections. • States that, nevertheless, the 2020 Naas & Sallins Transport Strategy clearly indicates in page 10 of Appendix B Strategic Transport Modelling Report / B.1 VISUM Model Development Report that the model has been developed using the macro simulation software VISUM, version 18.02-13. The model has been developed as a Highway model, meaning it can assess highway schemes, changes in demands such as local plans etc. However, the submission asserts that the model does not have the functionality to assess changes in mode choice as a result of planning or policy proposals. • Submission further notes that the results from the NTA’s multimodal Eastern Regional Model have not been taken into account in the preparation of the transport (traffic) model developed for Naas/Sallins and Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. therefore, the impact of the improved transport networks across the Greater Dublin Region have not been reflected in this exercise. • States that a highway-based computer model that only takes into consideration vehicular trips; that is not linked to the wider multimodal Eastern Regional Model; that does not take into account public transport, cycling or walking within Naas and it cannot even assess the variation of mode choices as a result of planning policy and public transport investment; has been used to assess future land zoning scenarios from a sustainable development point of view, as part of the preparation of the Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027. • Submits that it is fair to say that this land use and transportation exercise has been assessed through the lens of vehicular traffic throughput and that the whole project has become a mere exercise in computer modelling of traffic flows. Notes that traffic congestion at key junctions has been used a parameter to test the suitability of the subject planning scenarios and questions if free flow traffic has anything to do with sustainable transport or indeed sustainable development? Submits that they Naas Town Team doesn’t think so. • States that traffic congestion is often an indicator that there is an imbalance in the mix of uses in an area i.e. Low density planning exacerbates the problem by affecting the critical mass necessary to serve public transport and therefore, higher densities with a proper mix of uses, is the solution to the problem. • Submits that the belief that a more sustainable Naas can be achieved by maintaining the current settlement structure and zoning with a slight growth in areas that do not generate traffic congestion is the best way to perpetuate the current status quo in terms of local urban sprawl and unsustainable development trends. • In view of the above the submission recommends the Council to use a multimodal transport model linked to NTA’s Eastern Regional Model and uses sustainability comparators (such as CO2 emissions per capita) as a valid tool in order to assess the real impact of alternative land use scenarios for the future of Naas. In addition, it is recommended that alternative, more complementary land-use proposals for the Northwest Quadrant lands be tested, including the 2017 Masterplan Update proposal. In the absence of this it is strongly recommended the Council to adhere to the blueprint established by the Naas IFPLUT and adopted by the subsequent development plans. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • For the specific reasons outlined above the submission also questions the wisdom of recommending that traffic intensive bus hubs are in the town centre, the harbour area, or near the town centre. States that sustainability and environmental protection more user-friendly methods should have been explored.

Document 3 (Population, Placemaking and Residential Zoned Lands) • Notes that there is an acute housing shortage within the state. This shortage is now being further exacerbated by construction delays arising from Covid-19 restrictions and that the CDP and draft Plan offer an early opportunity to reconsider population growth within the town and county informed by Housing Supply Target Methodology for Development Planning Guidelines (Housing Guidelines) published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage dated 18th December 2020. • Refers to the Ministerial letter to local authorities accompanying the Housing Guidelines which states "there is a more pressing need to increase national housing supply to meet existing, unmet housing demand, to the greatest extent possible in the shortest time possible, while also accommodating projected national housing demand” and that there is a need for "just over 33,000 new households per annum, to be met during the period 2020 to 2031." Submission states that this represents an important and welcome evolution from the NPF projections for annual new homes in the 2018 - 2040 period and should be fully reflected in the Naas LAP. • Submits that significant new housing within Naas is particularly appropriate. • Notes that provisions in the RSES (2019) regarding the designation of Naas as a Key Town which accords broadly with the NSS and RPGs, which provided for the sustainable growth of Naas with a population of c.40,000 living within walking / cycling distance of the town centre and all existing amenities and connected by rail services. • States that in spite of the urgent need for housing, policy support for the growth of Naas and infrastructure being in place to support such growth the Draft LAP seeks to reduce significantly 'C: New Residential' zoned lands and notes that much of the 'C-New Residential' zoned lands are "Phase 2" where it is unclear when the development of these lands may be permitted. • Recommends that in view of the acute housing shortage and the contents of the Ministerial letter to local authorities accompanying the Housing Guidelines the very limited quantum of land zoned 'C-New Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Residential' should be reviewed with a view to increasing the availability of lands for residential development.

Naas NWQ / Sallins-Naas Train Station • Submits that there is a need identified in the Draft LAP to ensure there are linkages between Naas town centre and the Northwest Quadrant and beyond to the Sallins-Naas Train Station. Notes the provisions of the LAP in this regard including objective MTO2.3. • Notes that an indicative route for the Northwest Quadrant Link is shown in the plan but that the new route objectives does not link with the town centre. Further notes that the draft LAP states that the route could in the future be extended to link into the Town Centre via a bus-only bridge (with 'bus gate') over the canal. • States that in order to ensure there is an appropriate level of connectivity between the Naas / Sallins Rail Station, through the Northwest Quadrant to the Naas Town Centre it is necessary that there should be direct pedestrian, cyclist and public transport connectivity between the Northwest Quadrant, Sallins-Naas Train Station and Naas Town Centre and submits that the provision of direct public transport connectivity to Naas Town Centre should be a short term objective of the LAP, along with the safeguarding of such a link in order to ensure development does not hinder or interfere with the delivery of this very strategic route. • Accordingly, it is recommended that a direct indicative pedestrian, cyclist and public transport route connecting the Naas / Sallins Rail Station through the Northwest Quadrant to Naas Town Centre be included as an objective of Naas LAP 2021 - 2027. • The document outlines conclusions and recommendations which reiterated the points summarised in the sections outlined in the above. Document 4 (Naas Neighbourhood Greenways - Preliminary Feasibility Study, Spring 2021) • The preliminary feasibility study examines the value, opportunity, and viability of creating an integrated Naas Neighbourhood Greenways network to connect the town and provide strong links to the hinterland. The network will consist of high-quality walking and cycling routes that support wellbeing and livelihood, and connect the community through highly efficient, economical, healthy, enjoyable, and safe travel for people of all ages and abilities. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The document states that it is supported by Naas Neighbourhood Greenways and Naas Tidytowns. • The document consists of several sections including: o A section dealing with the concept and rationale of greenways, their benefits and the background policy context. This section also outlines a range of important themes that support high quality walking and cycling environments and that contribute to the provision of infrastructure. o A section examining the overall urban structure of Naas, current infrastructure provision as well as existing cycling polices and proposals in Naas. o A section dealing with a vision for a Neighbourhood Greenways Network in Naas which would be continuous, coherent and inclusive. This section also outlines the different levels that the network would operate at. o A section dealing with implementation which exams successful projects elsewhere, taking advantage of current policies and budgets, leveraging other projects and Implementation-Priority Projects in the town and, o A conclusion section outlining the next steps to be taken to realise the intentions of the document. • The document incorporates several maps and illustrations including a map of the overall proposed network (see below): Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 489 An Post • The submission has been prepared by Avison Young on behalf of An Post welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the draft Naas LAP 2021-2027. • Notes that An Post operates a number of post offices and delivery services units across the county and have existing operations in Naas, including An Post Retail (Main Street) and An Post Mails and Parcel Distribution facilities (Blessington Road), as well as a Regional Office (Monread Avenue). • States that due to the age of some of these facilities as well as recent trends in the sector, An Post, over the coming years will seek to enhance facilities at new/existing locations. • Notes that An Post as a semi state body is committed to the objectives of Project Ireland 2040 and the NPF. • Submission outlines the role that the company plays in Ireland employing over 9,000 full-time staff and operating two distinctive businesses: An Post Mail and Parcels and An Post Retail (delivered through 950 post offices nationwide). • Notes the changes that the Covid-19 has brought to the postal sector and the general rise in population and expansion of urban settlements. States that changes have resulted in An Post assessing its estate of facilities to ensure that the continue to meet the needs of an expanding population and growing market. • Notes the status of Naas as a ‘Key Town’ and the provisions of the draft Plan regarding the projected growth of population/residential units in the town which will require An Post to serve an expanded catchment area in the town. In this regard, An Post states would be happy to engage with the Council as part of its future assessment of postal facilities. • Notes the provisions of the draft Plan’s Urban Regeneration and Development Strategy which was developed to support the consolidation and revitalisation of underutilised and vacant lands within the existing built-up area of the town.

Public Realm Plan • Notes the Draft LAP outlines that a Public Realm Strategy will be prepared and implemented for Naas Town as a short-term priority (Objective URD1.11). In this regard, it requests that the Local Authority take into consideration the requirements for postal services including access, deliveries and parking as outlined further below.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Proposed HGV Ban • Notes the provisions in the draft Plan relating to tackling high-level of traffic congestion in particular, the banning of HGVs. In this regard, submission notes that An Post has a number of operational requirements relating to access and deliveries and any impact upon this, including the restriction of HGV’s could have a detrimental impact on the company’s ability to carry out an essential service. Therefore, requests that the Local Authority consult and engage with An Post to ensure that solutions are incorporated prior to the introduction of any restrictions.

Land use zoning (Zoning Matrix Requests) • It is requested that flexibility is provided under the land use zonings and objectives in relation to An Post’s facilities and operational requirements. • Notes that both An Post Retail and An Post Mails & Parcels (distribution/logistics) operations are a necessity in urban locations, and it is submitted that these uses can, and do, work within tight urban constraints and amongst a variety of other land uses, including in District/Neighbourhood centres. In this regard, in the interests of compact urban growth, sustainable travel and employment, it is submitted that the co-locating of different commercial activities in proximity to residential and other urban uses can be achieved without detriment to either residents or businesses. • On foot of the above, it is requested that the Council include provisions for both An Post Retail and An Post Mails & Parcels operations as permissible or open for consideration land uses across all zoning objectives in the Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027. • Notes that the draft Plan has not identified any permissible uses under the ‘Q: Enterprise and Employment’ land use zoning objective. It is therefore requested that the Council include appropriate land uses as permissible under ‘Q: Enterprise and Employment’ zoned land, particularly in the context of the established Enterprise and Employment centre on Blessington Road.

Requested Policy Objectives • Notes that An Post may consider the potential to redevelop sites which are no longer fit for purpose and may consider the potential to acquire adjoining lands to facilitate expansion or to relocate to new sites that are considered better suited to meet the operational requirements of An Post. In this regard, the submission requests the inclusion of the following policy objectives which provide a supportive policy Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. framework that can assist An Post in ensuring their ability to continue to meet the operational needs of an expanding population and a growing market in Naas over the next six years: o “To support An Post in the provision of new postal facilities and the enhancement of existing facilities, including operational requirements, in Naas.” o “To facilitate the provision of postal infrastructure at suitable locations in Naas.” o “To promote the integration of appropriate post office facilities within new and existing communities that are appropriate to the size and scale of each settlement.” • It also requested that the Local Authority recognise the specific operational requirements of An Post with regards the operation of post offices and mail sorting offices with specific requirements, which will be set out below, primarily relate to car parking, access and deliveries.

Car Parking and Access • Notes An Post requires the use of c. 3,000 vehicles on a daily basis throughout the Country and that due to the increasing number of larger parcels being processed, it is considered likely that this requirement will increase over time and as such, An Post facilities may require greater levels of parking spaces including electrical vehicle charging points. • Further noted that car parking spaces are not only required for An Post delivery vehicles but also for vehicles used by staff that typically travel to An Post facilities by private car and customers collecting mail items. • States that older town centre facilities face challenges regarding additional space and car parking requirements. In addition, as shifts typically start early in the morning, at times when public transport is not in operation, staff generally travel by private car. As such, these facilities generally require areas of car parking for staff as well as parking storage areas for the delivery vehicles used to transport mail. • Requested that the Council provide flexibility with car parking standards for postal facilities, which as demonstrated above, require sufficient car parking spaces to operate in an efficient manner. It is also important to note that Postal facilities may require a greater quantum of car parking spaces going forward as postal trends continue to evolve thus it is imperative that facilities are future proofed to ensure the long-term viability of An Post’s operations. • Regarding access, it is noted that postal facilities which are located in town centre areas have relatively specific requirements, with access typically being required to premises on a 24-hour basis, although Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. early morning deliveries and late evening collections are of particular importance. In this regard, any restrictions on the times of deliveries/collections to/from An Post facilities could have a serious impact on the ability of An Post carry out its work. Requests that the Local Authority recognise this requirement as part of the draft Plan and in the future assessment and preparation of planning policy. • Notes that is important that a sufficient level of vehicular access is maintained and that sufficient loading bay space is provided to accommodate the collection and delivery of mail and to accommodate customers who require use of a vehicle to visit an An Post facility. Submission requests that during the preparation of any future public realm and movement strategies within Naas, KCC consult with An Post to ensure that a sufficient level of access is maintained whilst also improving the appearance and function of town centre areas.

490 Corcom Lands bisected by Proposed Dedicated Bus and Active Modes Transport Link to Sallins • Submission by Corcom on behalf of the Charlton and Leeson families relates to lands separately owned and situated to the north of the M7 and the southeast of Sallins (see adjacent image). The submission notes that the draft LAP provides for a proposed Dedicated Bus and Active Modes Transport Link to bisect these landholdings. • The submission states its support for an Integrated Spatial Plan for Naas and Sallins and support in principle for the proposed indicative route for a “Dedicated Bus and Active Modes Transport Link” connecting Sallins Naas Railway Station and Naas town centre.

Sallins and Naas Connectivity & Relationship • Submission notes the provisions of the draft LAP in relation to the strategic location of Naas and its relationship with nearby settlements such as Newbridge and Sallins. Notes that the plan states that the Council intends under future land use plans, to move towards the preparation of an Integrated Spatial Plan for Naas and Sallins, providing for a cohesive overall land use strategy for the respective and Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Interdependent urban environments. The submission supports this proposal as it will achieve the stated objectives of the National Planning Framework (2018) and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES)(2019) regarding compact growth, minimising flood risk, achieving sustainable mobility and providing for multigenerational living. • Submission notes the close and often symbiotic relationship between Sallins and Naas and provides an outline of the population statistics for both towns, including the allocation for each settlement under Variation No. 1 of the CDP. • Notes also that 2,296 houses were sold in Naas between 2016 and 2020. • Submission states that based on a review of the data the information in the Draft Naas LAP relating to units constructed and extant permissions it would appear that the 2027 projected unit target will in actual fact be met by as early as the end of 2023. In this regard, that in order to meet the objectives of the NPF and the RSES to meet housing demand, and particularly social and affordable housing demand, it will be necessary for KCC to zone additional lands for residential development in the areas of Naas and Sallins.

Benefits of Sallins Infrastructural Investment and Amenity Improvements to Residents of Both Sallins and Naas • Note that within the Draft Naas LAP the emphasis is on the benefits to Naas and its residents from pursuing in the future an Integrated Spatial Plan for Naas and Sallins. Submission considers however, for that equal benefit will accrue to Sallins and its inhabitants from the pursuit of an Integrated Spatial Plan for Naas and Sallins. • Notes the infrastructural investment and amenity improvements such as the Sallins Bypass, the proposed Sallins Town Park, the Grand Canal Greenway, Kerdiffstown Park, Railway upgrades and other investments in Sallins are assisting with enhancing the live, work and recreational experience of Sallins residents and also the adjoining community in Naas insuring convergence of the integration of the communities of Sallins and Naas.

Local Transport Plan • The submission supports Objective CSO 1.7 and outlines the current public transport provision in relation to the subject lands (Submission provides an illustrative map). Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Outlines the provisions of the RSES regards to the development of Naas citing Regional Policy Objectives RPO 4.48, RPO 4.50 and RPO 4.53. • Notes that the AECOM Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy sets out the Local Transport Plan to deliver investment in sustainable mobility in Naas and Sallins in respect to, cycle investment, pedestrian improvements, public transport infrastructure and road infrastructure. • Notes that a key factor in delivering on the above objectives will be the development of improved infrastructure to facilitate improved access to Sallins Naas Train Station and improvement and enhancement to bus corridors, the canals and cycleways. • Outlines the provisions of the draft LAP which sets out a number of Movement and Transport objectives including: MTO 2.1, MTO 2.3 (incl. supporting the development of the Sustainable Travel Bridge over the M7 linking Sallins and Naas and MTO 2.4. • Submission supports the draft Naas LAP Movement and Transport objectives above including the proposed Dedicated Bus and Active Modes Transport Link bisecting their landholdings and requests that the Plan include the following new objectives: o MTO 2.8: The Dedicated Bus and Active Modes Transport Link connecting Naas town centre to Sallins Naas railway station will provide for pedestrian and cycle access from the lands it bisects north of the proposed M7 Sustainable Travel Bridge and south of Sallins Naas train station. o MTO 2.9: Vehicular permeability through the Dedicated Bus and Active Modes Transport Link will allow for continuing access from the landholdings located immediately to the west and east of that part of the Dedicated Bus and Active Modes Transport Link located north of the proposed M7 Sustainable Travel Bridge and south of Sallins Naas train station. • Submission includes a map (see adjacent) which details the current and potential access points to our Clients Landholdings. also details a proposed junction on the Dedicated Bus and Active Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Modes Transport Link which would facilitate cycle and pedestrian access to the transport link; and vehicular permeability through the transport link in order to allow for continuing access to lands lying to the east of the transport link. • Regarding the above, the submission requests that an image detailing indicative pedestrian and cycle access and vehicular permeability of the Dedicated Bus and Active Modes Transport Link be included in the final Naas LAP 2021 – 2027.

Future Development • Submission includes a map which details the area within both 500m and 1km of the Sallins Naas train station within which AECOM (Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy) recommend new development should take place • Outlines support for the recommendations and the advice noted in the AECOM Naas / Sallins Transport Strategy accompanying the Draft Naas LAP 2021 - 2027 and based on national guidelines which define a public transport corridor as a location less than 1km from a rail service or 500 metres from a bus stop when walking on the path network • Refers to the provision of the Draft Naas LAP noting the requirement for balancing housing developments with infrastructure delivery, in order to assist in the realisation of objectives for the delivery of some of the key infrastructure necessary to achieve the overall vision for Naas, as a Key Town. • Submission concludes by reiterating the points outlined in the submission, as summarised above.

491 Mary Glennon Proposed Bridge/Road over Canal • Notes that as a former councillor who worked to preserve the fast disappearing green lung of Naas she is very disappointed that all the plans to maintain the canal area as a major amenity is being eroded in the context of allowing more intrusion of vehicular traffic and the lack of regard for the huge volume of people who regard the canal as a lifeline in a town. • Submits that the proposal for a bridge over the Canal is a travesty of good planning, a sop to developers, rather an imaginative attempt to deal with the traffic in Naas. Further states that introducing a bridge over the canal that encourages traffic that could be diverted elsewhere and bringing yet more traffic onto the congested Sallins Road area. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that though far more concentration should be placed on completing the ring road through Naas Racecourse, as this has been planned and was on part of the raison d'etre by which Naas racecourse got planning permission for extensive house development on their lands i.e The Gallops. • Notes that the Ring Road from the Newbridge Road to the Blessington Road has been invaluable in the dispersal of traffic around the town and should be continued.

Park at the De Burgh Demesne • States that De Burgh demesne has been heavily developed over the last 15 years and the people of Naas are still waiting for the promised park within the estate. Notes that the park which was initially promised as 25 acres and then reduced to 15 acres, is still inaccessible to the general public, and if it is true that the Council have handed over half a million euro to gain access it is a huge betrayal of the people who fought so hard for this vital green lung. • Submits that in view of the vast tracts of land already zoned in and around Naas, the people of the Sallins Road need a breathing space from further zoning.

Corbally Branch of the Grand Canal • Notes that it seems a good idea to open up the canal at the Newbridge road in order to allow this much under-utilised amenity to reach its full potential. • Requests the Local Authority not make the mistake of introducing residential boats on the canal unless a system of licensing, and provision of all the services including water and wastewater, refuse etc in place. Notes that this has had disastrous consequences in other areas because of lack of regulation.

492 Joseph Movement and Permeability O’Loughlin • Submission endorses the permeability/walkability and prioritisation of pedestrians objectives.

493 Linda Cosgrave Measure No. 37 • Submission requests that the Pedestrian Measure No. 37 (the pedestrian link between Carraig Oscair and the Rathasker Road) be deleted in favour of the reopening of the pedestrian gate. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that this is the pedestrian gate opposite the old farmhouse on the Rathasker Road. Notes that this gate was locked last year without any consultation and that prior to the gate being locked children used the gate to walk safely to school at Gael Cholaiste Chill Dara. The gate is also used as access to the canal. Notes that by reopening this gate the hedgerow and old boundary wall can be maintained and preserved. • It is noted that the submission does not include any images or maps illustrating the position/location of the gate in relation to Measure No. 37.

494 Alan Hyland Naas Inner Relief Road / Gallops Avenue • Submission notes that the Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in 2019 and that the 'Gallops Avenue' is an attempt to re-introduce it and must be deleted from the LAP. • States that the matter on the inner relief road should now be closed and the focus moved • to longer term sustainable/environmental solutions.

Request for Town Park on ‘SR’ Lands within the Northwest Quadrant. • Submission states due to the recent explosion in housing development in the Naas West and future growth in the near future, that a space is urgently required to accommodate the growing need for outdoor recreation and leisure activities. • States that it is important that this space be close to the town centre which will help reinvigorate the centre of Naas as part of the town centre renewal plan and not at an out-of-town location which is only accessible by cars and would provide a strategic area of social infrastructure which would improve social inclusion and allow for a diverse array of recreation activities in the Naas West area, and for the town as a whole. • States that an appropriate location for such a park should be those lands which are proposed in the draft LAP as a Strategic Reserve, within the Northwest Quadrant, between the Naas Branch of the canal and FinIay Park/Caragh Court. • Notes that the LAP proposes to zone this mostly as a strategic land reserve, thereby implying that it will be developed for residential or industrial uses in the future. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The submission requests that the lands proposed in the draft LAP as strategic land reserve (SR) should be rezoned for recreation/amenity (F), with a specific objective included that the lands in question be reserved for a future town park. The objective could also provide that development contributions from the many housing developments planned over the period of the next plan be earmarked for the purchase of these lands by the Council in the short term, and their development, in the medium term, as a town park.

495 Shane Proposed Bridge over the Canal Colclough • The submission relates to the proposed bridge over the canal at the second lock, as outlined in the draft Naas LAP and states that the proposed bridge should not proceed. • Notes that the canal is a tremendous facility for the people of Naas, and one which is growing in importance and that the very successful pedestrianisation of the canal area on Sundays has demonstrated what a wonderful resource is available. • States that it would be a travesty for this sylvan setting to be destroyed with a bridge at the busiest recreational section of the canal and would forever be referred to as the spoiling of the canal. • Further states that the proposed bridge would impact on the plans for the development and integration of the De Burgh estate as a resource for the community and is totally at odds with the ethos espoused in the Plan for the development of recreational areas and the Greenway within the town. • In addition to the spoiling of the canal, there are also a number of other reasons for not proceeding with the proposed road and bridge, including safety issues relating to the increased traffic along Sallins Road. • Submits that it would bring noise pollution and air pollution into a densely populated area, something which is of considerable concern given the increased evidence of respiratory problems associated with poor air quality. • Submission concludes by reiterating the request to remove plans for the second proposed bridge from the Local Area Plan for the good of our current generation and future generations.

496 Niamh Cowdell Natural Environment and Climate Change • Submission notes that under the draft LAP 7.3.1. Key Green Infrastructure Corridors “an environmental and habitat survey has been carried out in Naas and nine Green Infrastructure Corridors identified and that Monread Park is not one of these sites. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • As the main Park in Naas it is shameful it is so devoid of wildlife and Planting. States that the Park should be developed and planted for biodiversity in line with the All Ireland Pollinator Plan, ponds to encourage a healthy ecosystem and entice our pollinators. Requests that this should be a priority and action taken so that it is of at least the same standard of most parks in other local towns. • Submission refers to the community biodiversity toolkit provided in the following website: http://ennistidytowns.com/discover-wild-about-ennis-biodiversity/ • Notes that if Naas had its own toolkit it would really help to educate the community on the importance of biodiversity, give an appreciation of our surroundings and promote active citizenship.

Urban Regeneration and Development Strategy • Notes that according to 10.4.4. CRA 2: Castle Quarter St David’s Castle and Environs ((Page 128) the grounds of St David’s Castle are earmarked for residential development. States that there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools within a short walk of this site. States that this is the ideal location for a green space/ park for them to visit and for local retailers to enjoy. Notes that There are many coffee shops and eateries without space for outdoor seating and this would help sales for these outlets • States that it is already an area steeped with history, wildlife and biodiversity and should be maintained, enhanced further and promoted for tourism and a spot for the whole community to enjoy. Notes that this is the last remaining site in the centre of Naas that has huge potential to address our climate and biodiversity emergency whilst hugely promoting well-being in the community and the idea that this would be given up for housing and it's true potential not realised would be devastating for the people of Naas.

Economic Development, Retail & Tourism • States that under ED3 Retail (page 85) there is a strong case to push for Corban's Lane Shopping Centre becomes a circular retail centre for the reasons listed in the Naas LAP Retail objectives EDO 3.2 – EDO 3.6 (inclusive). • Notes that there are lots of excellent examples of circular economy centres in Europe including the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun which is the National Centre for the Circular Economy in Ireland. • States that there is a need to take inspiration from them and develop Corban's lane Shopping Centre into something spectacular, unique good for the environment and the people of Naas and it's surrounds. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Submission outlines the role of such a circular economy centres which is a creative movement connecting people, ideas and resources to support greener low-carbon living bringing together the skills and expertise of artists, scientists, designers and craftspeople united in a common purpose of sustainability. • They focus on sustainability and reuse. Submission states that it is perfect for meetings that require a unique setting and that have a focus on sustainability and the protection of the environment. The facilities in the centre are suitable for conferences, workshops, meetings, team building events and exhibitions. • Submission provides a list of websites as follows: o http://www.rediscoverycentre.ie/about-us/ o https://www.livingcircular.veolia.com/en/inspirations/"rst-circular-shopping-centre-opens-brussels o https://learn.eartheasy.com/articles/innovative-swedish-mall-embraces-the-circular-economy/ o Notes the provisions of the Section 7.1 of the draft Plan ensuring that measures are integrated throughout the Plan to reduce the effects of climate change. In this regard, the submission states that new Corban's Lane shopping centre should be become a circular shopping centre as we o need to be promoting a less consumerist lifestyle and focus on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. • Submission outlines a list of the potential uses with the new shopping centre including retail units/education hubs. repair cafes, upcycling furniture & fashion stores, bicycle repair/resale, sustainable and ethical products etc.

497 Applegreen Submission by David Mulcahy Planning Consultants Ltd. on behalf of Apple Green Service Areas Ltd. relates Service Areas the former Cemex site, adjacent to junction 9 on the M7, Dublin Naas. Ltd A cover letter states that the following document have been submitted as part of the overall submission: • A written submission prepared by this office. • A traffic submission prepared by Traffico Ltd • A design brochure prepared by Applegreen Service Areas Ltd. • A list of previous submissions made to the Council concerning this site (enclosed with the cover letter).

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Written Submission (Main Document) • The submission notes that Applegreen Service Areas Ltd. own lands measuring 6.37 hectares at one of the key gateway locations into Naas (see map below) and states that the lands contain fire damaged buildings which seriously detract from the visual amenity of the area and contain illegal encampments. • The submission incorporates a number of maps and photos to support its submission. • Notes that Applegreen Service Areas Ltd. have been waiting since 2015 to lodge a planning application for the subject lands. Further notes that an appeal to a planning application granted by the Council in 2016 (Plan Ref. 15/500) was withdrawn due to the ABP/TII view that M7 was not yet widened, junction 9A was not operational and the Naas Transport Study wasn’t complete, along with no specific policy support for off-line MSA at this site. Submission notes that this final element is still missing. • States that there is a need for the Naas LAP to provide supportive policies in order to maximize the chances for success for any application, including any appeal. • Submission welcomes the mixed-use zoning applied to the lands in the draft Plan, and the Key Development Area designation. However it has serious concerns with the content of the draft Plan which could threaten the ability to deliver the regeneration of the site. • Notes that Applegreen Service Areas Ltd. want to imminently lodge an application for mixed-use development consisting of, a regional level conference and exhibition centre with ancillary hotel and motorway service area, including the largest EV charging facility in the country. Further notes that there is the potential to deliver over 350-400 jobs to Naas under this development in a fully sustainable design driving the carbon reduction objective forward with a gateway project for Naas • States that Applegreen welcomes the opportunity to continue to work closely with our neighbours and other stakeholders on masterplanning and transport assessment on a holistic basis, this submission seeks the support of the Council to: o Ensure that a wide range of land uses are permissible under the land use matrix for mixed use zoned lands and not just Open for Consideration (as would be the norm), with specific objectives for the lands to ensure robust policy support in the Plan. o Provide that Applegreen Service Areas Ltd have the opportunity to prepare traffic and design strategies including any necessary modelling within the supervision and approval of the Council and Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. within a specific timeframe. Notes that this will facilitate lodging a planning application for the subject lands at an early date. o Ensure that Applegreen Service Areas Ltd. are not reliant on third parties in order to provide egress for traffic from any proposed development on their site, preferring to take on the responsibility and delivery of futureproofing access and egress for neighbouring lands and the first phase of the Naas Outer Orbital Route (Option 6 in the Naas Transport Strategy) on lands within its ownership. o Ensure that the 91m motorway setback sterilisation line or any other employment constraint does not prohibit or restrict sustainable development of the site.

Draft Naas LAP: Provisions for Junction 9 (Maudlins) Key Development Area • Notes that under the draft LAP the site is zoned K (3) Mixed Use with, the objective of which is “To provide for commercial and appropriate residential mixed-use developments” and that that the ‘3’ refers to: Junction 9 (Maudlins): No residential development is permitted. Further notes that there is a proposed 91m setback off the M7 motorway which affects the northern portion of the site (yellow line). • Notes that contents of the draft Plan regarding the subject including the following: o Land Use Matrix does not include any Permissible in Principle land uses under the K3 zoning objective and that listed land uses are either Open for Consideration or Not Permitted. o The subject site and Donnelly Mirrors (c.13.1Ha) have together been identified as a Key Development Area. o Traffic is a major issue of concern, where there is risk that a development on the site might generate a peak traffic flow, which could result in queuing on the existing public road network, specifically southbound traffic on the M7. o Plan acknowledges the potential for internal vehicular queuing (up to c. 800m) – though a new internal road network to reduce or remove risks. o Requirement any application for development within this KDA be accompanied by a shared vision for the two sites, with a shared ingress-egress strategy and a comprehensive Traffic and Transport Assessment for the KDA in its entirety. o Notes that “the Council also propose to carry out preliminary modelling for the site to inform the use, quantum and intensity of development on the site (Objective URD 1.12). Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • In response to the above the submission states that there is no traffic engineering basis for suggesting that one particular site with employment generating zoning should be treated differently to another, purely on the grounds of its proximity to a motorway or motorway junction. • Submits that it is for landowners and/or applicants to work with transport planning professionals and the Council and/or TII to agree tried and trusted engineering solutions to mitigate any impacts of employment generation on the road network. • Submission outlines the proposed land uses for the site and the limitations of such land as stipulated in the draft Plan. Submission notes that means that the Council require a joint traffic and design strategy to be agreed with the Council for both the Cemex and Donnelly Mirrors site (to include an ingress/egress strategy and TTA). • States that the Council propose to carry out a preliminary traffic modelling of the site but it is not clear when this will occur or how it will relate to the above joint traffic and design strategy. It is submitted that landowners are best placed to commission, fund and drive this process within the control and supervision of the Council and using an agreed set of transport professionals. • Submission refers to the design brief vision for the site and states that its full support to realise such a vision. • Regarding the Connectivity/ Movement provisions of the design brief and the proposal to the create a one-way traffic network within the site, it is submitted that there is no foundation in tried and tested traffic engineering to justify this one-way system proposal and the further possibility of a new connection between the subject site and Naas Industrial Estate to the south. States that the mitigation of traffic impacts should be developed on the basis of sound, empirical engineering analysis and tried and tested design solutions for similarly busy transport nodes. • Notes there is also the to allow for exit onto Fishery Lane (this would have a similar effect as above) and this may also include the provision of a signalised junction at the exit point to manage traffic exiting the site and/or upgrades to neighbouring roundabouts (subject to the agreement with Kildare County Council Roads and Transportation Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (where appropriate). • The submission notes that Applegreen Services Areas Ltd. supports in principle the objectives in the design brief in relation to cyclist, pedestrian and car parking provision. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The submission supports in principle the provisions of the design brief relating to landscaping (including the provision of a linear park) and built form notwithstanding other constraints in the current draft Plan on legacy motorway setbacks and arbitrary employment caps contradict these objectives.

Land Use Matrix • Submits that that the absence of any ‘permitted in principle’ land uses associated with a zoning objective is highly unusual, particularly when compared with zoning matrices (see Appendix A). • States that and there are numerous land uses listed in the land use matrix which should be Permitted in Principle (generally acceptable) in order to meet the mixed use aim of this zoning objective i.e. Guesthouse/Hotel/Hostel, Hot food take-away, Industry (light), Offices, Service Station, Shop (convenience), Warehouse (wholesale), depot, store.

Recommendation: All these uses are typical land uses under mixed-use zonings and should be Permitted in Principle in the land use matrix for K3 zoned lands. Additional Land Uses: • Notes that Applegreen Service Areas Ltd. wish to urgently lodge an application mixed-use development consisting of, a regional level conference and exhibition centre with ancillary hotel and motorway service area including the largest EV charging facility in the country. Requests that that the following land uses are also included in the land use matrix as Permitted in Principle: Conference Centre, Exhibition Centre, Motorway Service Area, Low Carbon Hub • States that although the land use matrix refers to a ‘hotel’ this submission seeks a specific reference to ‘Conference Centre’ and ‘Exhibition Centre’ to facilitate any future application in respect of same as a ‘Hotel’ on its own does not provide sufficient clarity as to whether these uses would be allowable or not under the zoning objective. Notes that these land uses are off-peak traffic generators.

Recommendation: Suggests that a footnote is included in the land use matrix which makes it clear that ‘Hotel’ includes ‘Exhibition Centre’ and ‘Conference Centre’ uses. We further submit that a site-specific objective be included for a hotel and regional-level conference, exhibition centre to be provided at the former Cemex site. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • It is highlighted that KCC granted permission for a Motorway Service Area under Reg. Ref. 15/500 clearly indicating that this was seen as an acceptable land use for this site. States that service area/fillings stations are the core of Applegreen Services Areas Ltd business model and this element will fund the overall development. It is envisaged that any such service area would be materially smaller than that in the withdrawn application but would also be of the same quality in terms of its design and visual appearance. Refer to the enclosed visuals document prepared by Applegreen Services Areas Ltd in this regard.

• Submission refers to the follow established precedents: o States that there have been a number of recent An Bord Pleanala decisions (Dromoland, Co. Clare: PL.03.246435 and Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath: PL.17.246554) which have highlighted the absence of a specific reference to an off-line service facility in Development Plans as a key reason for refusal and this is something that urgently needs to be addressed going forward. Notes that on foot of the An Bord Pleanala refusal in Dromoland, the current Clare CDP contains a specific policy for an off-line service station and on foot of the An Bord Pleanala refusal in Dunshaughlin, the draft Meath CDP includes a site-specific objective for an offline motorway service area in the amendment stage of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-26. o Refers to the Portlaoise LAP 2018-24 which states the need for a motorway service area at Junction 17 on the M7 motorway. The LAP has zoned the lands in the vicinity of the Junction 17 for Enterprise/Employment. The Togher Masterplan 2018-24 which accompanies the LAP specifically identifies two separate landholdings on the same side of Junction No.17 (both zoned Enterprise and Employment) for Motorway Service Zones. States that this clear direction within the LAP and masterplan gives the landowners clarity in terms in terms of the intended land use, including clarity for Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

Recommendation: Include a specific reference to a ‘motorway service area’ in the land use matrix as a permitted use or, include a site-specific objective in s. 10.6.2., or map-based objective, as follows: “Provide for a motorway service area at the former Cemex site (as part of an integrated development of the site)”.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Low Carbon Hub • The proposed Low Carbon Hub this would comprise of an on-line Compressed Natural Gas facility (in conjunction with Gas Networks Ireland) and Electric Vehicle fast charging hub with other possible national level pilot projects for other alternative and sustainable fuels e.g. Hydrogen facilities for the larger HGV’s etc. • Submission refers to NPO 55 of the NPF regarding the promotion of renewable energy use and generation at appropriate locations to meet national objectives towards achieving a low carbon economy by 2050. • Refers to National Policy Framework Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport in Ireland 2017 to 2030 which aims to support a transition away from fossil fuels, moving predominantly to electricity for passenger cars, commuter rail and taxis by 2030. Notes the support in the Framework for a minimum initial network of fast-fill CNG stations are critical to the development of a ‘network effect’ for potential CNG vehicle operators. Notes that it recommends, inter alia that existing sites (where appropriate) and brownfield sites should be considered in the first instance for any infrastructural development or expansions.

Recommendation: Include a specific reference to low carbon hub in the land use matrix and/or include a site- specific reference in s.10.6.2. as follows: “Provide for a low carbon hub at the former Cemex site”. • Notes that Applegreen Services Areas Ltd have no issue with the principle of having to agree an overall design strategy with the owner of the Donnelly Mirror’s site and for this to be agreed with the Planning Authority prior to lodging an application.

Traffic Studies • Submits that it is critical to have a supporting policy environment where they can lodge an application with confidence. • States the Plan as currently drafted will require the Applegreen Services Areas Ltd to agree an overall traffic strategy with Donnelly Mirrors, and subsequently with the Council, before they can then lodge an application. The Plan also states that KCC will undertake separate preliminary traffic modelling for the site to inform the use, quantum and intensity of development on the site (Objective URD 1.12). Submits Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. that the need to wait for preliminary modelling by the Council, which is likely dependent on the necessary funding, could delay matters indefinitely. • It is not clear from the wording of the draft NLAP when this modelling is to be carried out and the statement that it will “inform the use, quantum and intensity of development on the site” is a serious concern as it appears to undermine the purpose of the NLAP which is to inform the use, quantum and intensity of development on the site.

Recommendation: Submits that only one comprehensive traffic study should be undertaken. This should be funded and undertaken by Applegreen Services Areas Ltd using a traffic expert agreeable in advance with the Council, the neighbouring owner zoned K3 and TII. This study to include modelling with the scope to be agreed with the Council in advance and carried out under the general control and supervision of the Council.

Egress • Notes that provisions in the plan that any egress of traffic entering the Cemex site be via the Donnelly Mirrors site. States Applegreen Services Areas Ltd have a serious issue with this requirement but wish to be in a position to be in full control of the development of their own site in order to lodge an imminent planning application and not be reliant on third parties which is unreasonable given the delays to date. However it states that they are happy to liaise with the owner of the Donnelly Mirror’s site to ensure that the overall traffic/design strategy aligns and that this is agreed with the Council.

Recommendation: Recommends that the issue of access and egress from KDA is agreed post the traffic study and modelling undertaken by Applegreen Services Areas Ltd when there is clear empirical evidence available upon which to base a decision.

91m Setback • The 91m building line provided for in t potentially affects a significant portion of the site north of same. Submits that it would appear to directly conflict with the design brief to provide buildings at the edge of the site. Note the wording of Objective MTO5 3.7 allows for some degree of flexibility but only refers to Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. “ancillary development” and therefore could have serious implications for the delivery of the urban design concept outlined in Fig. 10.29.

Recommendation: Submits that the specific reference to “ancillary” should be omitted. We further submit that following wording should be included “particularly Junction 9 Maudlins KDA to avoid conflict with the urban design concept” in order to avoid any ambiguity at application stage or on appeal.

Public Transportation • There is no objective in the plan to service the K3 lands with public transport.

Recommendation: A site-specific objective be included to provide a public transport node as part of any development on the site, ideally with a strong emphasis on carbon neutral proposals.

Conclusion • The submission includes a conclusion which reiterates the points outlined above and summarises its main recommendations.

Appendix A • Submission includes in Appendix A examples of land uses permitted in principle under mix use zonings in other statutory plans including Ferrybank-Belview LAP 2017 and Dublin City Development Plan 2016- 2022.

Traffic Statement prepared by Mr. Martin Deegan of Traffico Ltd • The Traffic Statement (dated April 2021) has been prepared to support the main submission. • Statement notes the following amendments to the LAP that are required to support Applegreen in developing the Cemex Site: o Removal of the proposed cap on employment numbers. o Specific measures which could support travel to the site using non car modes. o Removal of the need for Council to undertake their own preliminary traffic. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o modelling study before the site can be developed (Applegreen will fund and deliver this in full consultation with all stakeholders). o Removal of undeliverable aspiration that Applegreen could share an egress to the public road network with the adjacent Donnelly Mirrors site. • The Statement includes details on the site context and background, its previous use as an significant AM and PM traffic generator noting that the previous traffic modelling and road alignment design associated with the original N7 route (including Maudlins Interchange) made direct provision for the Cemex site, as did the subsequent Naas Road Widening scheme (opened circa 2007). • The following methodology and tasks were completed for this submission: o A desktop examination of the Draft Naas LAP 2021-2027 and the Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy, open-source satellite mapping and collision records, as detailed in the statement. o A targeted inspection was undertaken of the site and the surrounding road network. o A suite of practical interventions was developed to remove or reduce all transport related risks identified (see below) • On foot of the above the statement outlines 6 proposed areas in which the LAP and Transport Strategy should be amended, as follows: o Draft Naas LAP 2021-2027: Amend the Draft Naas LAP and its supporting study to the Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy to support the development of the Cemex site. Key areas for improvement include removal of the proposed cap on employment numbers, inclusion of measures to support travel to the site using non car modes and removal of the need for KCC to undertake their own preliminary modelling study before the site can be developed. o Shared Access with Donnelly Mirrors Site: Removal of the need for Applegreen to share direct access to the public road network with the adjacent Donnelly Mirrors site. Instead, an access optioneering process will be undertaken in consultation with Kildare County Council, with all options subjected to a rigorous traffic modelling exercise with the aim of protecting the operation of Maudlins Roundabout. The requirement for a joint Masterplan for both sites is accepted. o Protection of Maudlins Roundabout: Applegreen will use the traffic modelling data undertaken as part of the Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy to develop a linked microsimulation model of Maudlins Roundabout and M7 Junction 9. Access options for both adjoining sites will be developed and tested with a view to protecting the safety and capacity of the junction. The optimum access layout will be Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. used to guide the development of a joint Masterplan for both sites. To further reduce potential traffic impact, a mobility management plan, a construction traffic management plan and a suite of road safety audits will be commissioned by Applegreen. Studies to be developed following thorough consultation with the Council’s Transportation Dept. to ensure all risks raised are either remove at source or mitigated. o Limited alternatives to encourage non-car travel: Amend the Draft Naas LAP to include measures to improve permeability and walking connections to the site, to improve cycling connectivity from Naas Town, to provide a bus corridor which serves the site and a bus link to the train station. Consider the site as an option for locating a bus interchange to serve Naas. Applegreen will support, design and deliver the section of the Naas – Kill Cycle Scheme which passes in front of the land under their ownership. o Potential Traffic impacts on M7. Refer to mitigation measures set out within item ‘3. Protection of Maudlins Roundabout’ above. The final site layout will include an active street frontage and Applegreen will incorporate a set-back strip along the road frontage for land to be sterilised for possible future road widening by KCC. Applegreen propose to enlist the support of KCC’s Council’s Transportation Dept. to assist them in entering into an early stage consultation process with TII with a view to managing this risk. o High Level of Car Dependency: Refer to mitigation measures set out within item ‘3. Protection of Maudlins Roundabout’ and item ‘4. Limited alternatives to encourage non-car travel’ above.

Design brochure prepared by Applegreen Service Areas Ltd. • Brochure depicts a number of 3-D renderings illustrating the layout and design proposed uses on a regenerated site.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

498 Venturis Zoning Request – Lands at Jigginstown Investment • Submission by RPS Consultants on behalf of Venturis Investment Group relates to lands comprising c. Group 88 hectares to the southwest of Naas in the Jigginstown area (see map showing extent of lands at end of Submission). • Submission notes the strategic location of Naas on a national motorway and rail transport corridor, close to Dublin city and is the county town of Kildare. • Notes the significant population growth of the town and the fact that uniquely Naas had more jobs • (10,999) than resident workers (9,806). States this is a unique position for a town of its size in Dublin’s hinterland. • The submission states the lands are approximately 1.5km west of the town centre, south of the R445 (Newbridge Road) and the Grand Canal (Corbally Line) and west of the Naas Inner Relief Road. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Notes that the lands are currently in agricultural use but the they adjoin the built up area of Naas, including existing residential development along Primrose Lane and Primrose Avenue, new residential development immediately to adjacent the north east corner. Nearby developments are stated as the Southern Link Business Park, Newhall Retail Park and Enable Ireland’s Children’s Services • States that the site is strategically located in the context of the surrounding road network including road frontage onto the Naas Southern Ring Road with links further afield to the M7 motorway and town centre. • Submission notes that the lands have access onto Jigginstown Green which can provide pedestrian and cyclist access to the services at Newhall Retail Park, bus stops, and the Grand Canal (Corbally Line). • States that the lands are not subject to flooding, and there are no known sites, monuments or buildings on the Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) or Record of Protected Structures (RPS) and all necessary services including watermains, sewage mains, telecoms, electricity and gas are readily available. • Notes that planning permission has recently been granted for the development of a turning circle and two bus bays on Venturis Investment Group’s land off the South Ring Road with a bus stop adjacent to the site. States that the site’s owners submitted the application and plan to facilitate the development of this bus stop. States that this underpins the subject land’s location with high quality public transport access to Sallins Railway Station.

Planning Policy Background • Notes the provisions of the Project Ireland and the NPF regarding population growth for the Eastern and Midland Region and additional housing requirements (National Planning Objective (NPO) 32) to 2040 and that the NPF provides a sustainable land use strategy to cater for such growth. • Notes the provisions of the NPF in relation to the creation of strong urban communities (NPO 4), housing, employment growth and the development of towns of sufficient scale that will be the drivers of growth and investment (NPO 5). States that this sustainable and flexible approach is stated explicitly in NPO 9. • States that the NPF acknowledges the strategic location of Co. Kildare in the Mid-East and its proximity to Dublin and that Appendix 2 of the NPF notes that the population of Naas in the 2016 census was 21,393 and the town had a jobs ratio 1.122. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Refers to the NPF Implementation Roadmap and how its provisions were applied to Co. Kildare through the Variation No. 1 of the Kildare County Development Plan. Notes that this has a proposed population target of 39,370 to 2026 for the County. • Notes the provisions of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy 2019-2031 (RSES) for the Eastern and Midland Regional with respect to Naas and the fact that the settlement is designated a Key Town. Further notes the specific policy responses required for such Key Towns and that the following Regional Policy Objectives (RPOs) relate directly to Naas: RPO 4.48, RPO 4.49, RPO 4.50, RPO 4.51, RPO 4.52 and RPO 4.53.

Request to increase in the size of the data centre zoning • States that the draft LAP Land Use Zoning Map includes for an area of the subject lands to be included for a data centre zoning (zoned P: “To provide for Data Centre development and their associated infrastructure only). The area zoned P(2), comprises c.15.8 ha of land owned by Venturis Investment Group and c. 28.5ha of land owned by an adjacent landowner giving a total of c. 44.3ha of P zoned land. • States that since the draft LAP was issued, Venturis Investment Group have engaged with data centre developers and their indication is that there are two distinct markets for data centres. Firstly, there is a market for smaller sites in close proximity to Dublin. Secondly, there is a market for larger sites for single user, larger footprint, data centres. Notes that these larger occupiers are prepared to look beyond Dublin to find a suitable site. • In terms of site size, the submission states that that the optimal site size for such occupiers is between 61 ha and 81 ha (150ac and 200ac). To ensure that the proposed zoning can adequately meet the market requirement, it is requested that the P zoning is amended as follows: o Extended to the east into Venturis Investment Group’s land. o Extended to the south (including an amendment to the LAP boundary. o Reduced to the north to provide additional F zoned land. • Submission states that this revised zoning would provide a total of c. 73.7ha of land zoned P. This would ensure that the quantum of land zoned would meet future occupiers’ stated requirements. • Further states that through engagement with data centre providers, and examination of current data centres, it is considered that the reduction of the buffer between the land zoned P: Data Centre and Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. residential development to the east is appropriate as data centres can operate close to existing residential development provided noise generating elements are sensitive located and adequately screened.

Request for Residential and Neighbourhood Centre Zoning • Notes the provisions of the LAP to accommodate 14.9% of Kildare’s housing target in Naas. • Notes the provisions of national and regional spatial documents regarding settlement growth, as reflected in the Kildare CDP core strategy. States that it has severely constrained housing figures for Naas. • States that the existing capacity of zoned land and extant permissions as shown in the draft LAP is a maximum of 1,626, which equates to a maximum of 271 units per year. • Notes the work done by the four Dublin Local Authorities to implement the NPF, RSES and MASP including the rezoning of land for residential purposes. However, states many of these newly zoned lands within the four Dublin authorities are currently in use for industrial uses and it will be many years before the level of housing delivery will compensate for the restrictions imposed on the surrounding counties. States that this will result in housing shortages in Naas, an increase in housing prices, further pressure on KCC’s rural housing polices and increased commuting for residents who cannot find a home in Dublin • Therefore, requests that KCC seek to ensure that the fullest quotient of residential lands are zoned to provide sufficient residential development. In this regard, it is submitted that that a portion of Venturis Investment Group’s land adjacent to the ring road and existing residential development is zoned C: Residential in the LAP. • States that the proposed zoning which includes provision for a Neighbourhood Centre zoning which would provide sustainable residential development in close proximity to the town centre and adjacent to the newly permitted bus stop and be a logical extension of the residential area of Castle Farm.

Roads Objective Request • Notes that Map 5.1 and 5.4 with the draft LAP shows a “Possible Future Route: - Jigginstown (Indicative only)” which traverses the site and would provide access from the South Ring Road to the zoned P: Data Centre lands. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Notes that Table 5.3 of the LAP shows Roads Measures and Delivery Timeframe. This indicates a “Road from South Ring Road serving Educational and Data Centre Lands” planned for the “Medium Term”. • Notes the provisions of Objective MTO 3.2 states that this objective includes all road objectives from Table 5.3 of the LAP except the road to serve the data centre land. • It is requested that this Objective is amended to add reference to the proposed road to serve the data centre as follows: ‘(vii) Road from South Ring Road serving Educational and Data Centre lands’

Realignment of F zoned land (Open Space and Amenity) to provide a linear amenity space through the lands • Notes that the expansion of the data centre zoning as per the submission request creates a natural area running north to south and therefore it is proposed that this area is zoned F: Open Space and Amenity. • States that this area would provide a greenway which would include cycling and walking paths with intensive landscaping providing excellent links between Kilashee to the south with the sports ground to the north over a 2.5km route. Notes that there is further scope to integrate this link with the Corbally Canal. • States that this amenity link would also provide a buffer between the data centre zoning and the town.

Retention of Agriculture lands to the North • Submission requests that the lands to the north (see Appendix 1 below) be retained as Agricultural.

Conclusion • Submission includes a conclusion section which summarises the submission document and reiterates requests outlined above. • Considers that the amendments proposed would generally accord with the aims and objectives of the National Development Plan and RSES and would ensure the LAP assists in delivering good planning and sustainable development.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Appendix A • Submission includes Appendix A illustrating proposed alternative zoning as requested in the submission (see map below)

499 Niamh Parlon RD3/RD3A- Millbridge St. Submission opposes the proposed road RD3/RD3A- Millbridge St. and states that the proposed plan does not make any sense for the following reasons: • Traffic volume would have a massive impact on the residents of Millbridge /Mill Lane, especially families with small children, elderly in Mill Lane nursing home, the creche on Mill Lane and the peace and quiet of walking around our neighbourhood. • The planned road is set to destroy a quiet cul-de-sac with direct impact to local residents and all who walk across Mill Lane to gain access to the canal. • Outline concerns regarding the provision of parking for residents along Millbridge Way on foot of the development of the road Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • In relation to disruption and noise pollution the submission states that even the building of the road would cause major disruption and safety concerns for residents in the area well as increased noise pollution if road were to be built.

500 Deirdre Parlon RD3/RD3A- Millbridge Street • Submission outlines opposition to the proposed road RD3/RD3A - Millbridge St. States that the proposed plan does not make any sense for the following reasons: o The Canal and Greenway in Naas is such a wonderful amenity for locals to walk safely with her friends and family - this bridge would destroy the peace and tranquillity of the area near Mill Lane and the building of road would cause major disruptions and destruction of beautiful area by the canal. o New Bridge would be an eye sore especially in middle of 2 beautiful stone bridges there for hundreds of years. o Destruction of green area beside Mill Lane nursing home that could be used as a recreational area or so much more such as a wildlife reserve or a park. o Nosie and air pollution would destroy flora and drive away wildlife. Air quality would be detrimentally be affected due to traffic volumes.

501 Cllr. Bill Clear The submission by Cllr. Clear contains two documents as follows: • Naas Neighbourhood Greenways: Preliminary Feasibility Study (Executive Summary) • Letter from Naas Athletic Club

Naas Neighbourhood Greenways - Preliminary Feasibility Study, Executive Summary (Spring 2021) • The preliminary feasibility study examines the value, opportunity, and viability of creating an integrated Naas Neighbourhood Greenways network to connect the town and provide strong links to the hinterland. The network will consist of high-quality walking and cycling routes that support wellbeing and livelihood, and connect the community through highly efficient, economical, healthy, enjoyable, and safe travel for people of all ages and abilities. • The document states that it is supported by Naas Neighbourhood Greenways and Naas Tidytowns. • The document consists of a number of sections including: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o A section dealing with the concept and rationale of greenways, their benefits and the background policy context. This section also outlines a range of important themes that support high quality walking and cycling environments and that contribute to the provision of infrastructure. o A section examining the overall urban structure of Naas, current infrastructure provision as well as existing cycling polices and proposals in Naas. o A section dealing with a vision for a Neighbourhood Greenways Network in Naas which would be continuous, coherent and inclusive. This section also outlines the different levels that the network would operate at. o A section dealing with implementation which exams successful projects elsewhere, taking advantage of current policies and budgets, leveraging other projects and Implementation-Priority Projects in the town. o A conclusion section outlining the next steps to be taken to realise the intentions of the document. o The conclusion acknowledges the problems in implantation but states that proposals in this Greenway strategy are realisable and feasible for the following reasons: o Strong Government support in terms of policy/funding o The imminent delivery of the Grand Canal Greenway and the urgent need for Naas to optimize and exploit the culture change it is likely to generate. o The positive pressure on Local Authorities to show action in response to climate change. o The fact that cities and towns everywhere are addressing the needs of cycling and the challenge of providing cycling infrastructure as part of a radical rebalancing of movement strategies. • The document incorporates several maps and illustrations including a map of the overall proposed network (see below): Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Letter from Naas Athletic Club • Submission states intention of the Club to develop the existing facility, 400m grass track, based at the Naas Sports Centre, Caragh Road, Naas, Co Kildare. • Notes that Naas Athletic Club, fully established and accredited with Athletics Ireland the National Governing Body for Athletics and has 600+ members, and an associated waiting list of underage members, all from the greater Naas area. • States that the club draw our athletes and participants from a wide base in the greater Naas area. This area has a population in the region of circa. 50,000 people. • Notes that due to the continued development and success of our club, membership is currently constrained to circa 600 members and consequently have significant waiting lists at under age levels. The restrictions membership is due to the limitations of a grass track. Notes that the Club have a desire to increase participation, particularly at underage levels, expanding to a combined membership in excess of 1,000. • States that on successful completion of this development project this facility will be available to a significantly larger participation group within our local environs. It is important that this valuable asset be accessible to all current and future athletes with an interest and desire in the sport. • Notes that the current facility is used to coach and train all athletes in a wide range of athletic disciplines and that the current facilities consist of a ‘grass track’. Notes that while this is adequate to cater for small numbers, the ability of our Club to cater for increased numbers is severely restricted and as a result the Club, are embarking on an ambitious development project to significantly increase the levels of participation for this facility. • Proposed development encompasses the following: o An eight-lane track costing €500,000 plus VAT (a proposed layout is included in the letter). o Drainage of the current site (assistance from the Council will be required). o A significant upgrade of the existing floodlighting facilities will also be required. • States the project specifically require the permission and co-operation of the Board of Naas Sports Centre to progress this project and related applications. • Notes that all activities will be catered for within the confines of the proposed development. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that the proposal will benefit the ever-growing young members that will be able to avail of the new facility and allow the club the opportunity to increase our engagement with the expanding population of the greater Naas area. • Further states that the club will offer the use of this facility to all schools. Notes that it is important that this valuable asset is accessible to all who have an interest in athletics and in this regard the schools in the area represent a logical place to start. • Submission notes the population of Naas, Sallins and other adjacent settlements and states the overall area has a population of circa. 49,276 people and 36% under the age of 24 years. • Letter includes a conclusion section which reiterates the points outlined above but notes that while the proposed development is referenced as being part of the existing Sports Centre Campus, the club are acutely aware that other sporting organisations may have similar demands for the Sports Centre Campus. In this regard, the club states that they are equally happy to consider alternative locations should the Council deem another location to be more appropriate, adjacent to a school perhaps.

502 Cllr. Carmel The submission outlines several comments regarding the provisions contained in various sections of the draft Kelly Naas LAP, as follows: 2.2 Vision for Naas • States that Naas, the county town must develop, be re-imagined, fit for the 21st Century and that the vision should be to make it attractive to and for families by making it accessible by and for all. Submits that Naas has a good reputation, it is an attractive town and that there is need to build on its strengths. • Notes that that town has a growing reputation as a “food hub” from coffees shops / food trucks all the way to some of the finest restaurants in the county, and that this must be built on, States that we need to capitalise on what we have learned as a result of the pandemic and the work/life balance has shifted, provide the facilities, the support services, promote Naas as a “foodie destination”.

4. Homes and Communities. • Need to encourage over the shop living units. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Need to ensure all new residential developments are located in sustainable locations; have an appropriate mix of housing type, tenure, density and size including the provision of appropriate supported housing and longer-term residential care solutions designed for older people and or people with disabilities. • States that the housing needs of older people need a higher priority as more older people would like to downsize and stay in their area, currently, this is proving hugely problematic. Suggests that the site on the Caragh Road, already owned by KCC and zoned for housing, be utilised for this purpose.

4.5 Social Infrastructure/Open Space • States need to form an accessible network between all our green spaces by improving the linkages between the parks/open spaces; make it possible to walk and or cycle (segregated) from the Lakes, through the Fairgreen, K Leisure to the Harbour, Monread Park, DeBurg Lands and onto Kerdiffstown Park which will be open in the lifetime of this plan.

4.5 Social Infrastructure/Arts & Culture • Potato Market should be developed as an outdoor space suitable for cultural and art events. • Suggests acquiring the old Post Office building which opens onto Abbey St and turn it into an Arts Centre.

4.5 Social Infrastructure/Faith • Outlines concerns that while there may be “ample space in St Corban’s Cemetery for internments throughout the lifetime of this Plan, we need to begin identifying another area. States that Bodenstown which is closest in Sallins is extremely close to capacity.

4.5 Education, Childcare & Health Facilities • In relation to the provision of Creches states that there should be a condition of planning permission that creches have to be provided for in the first phase of all developments.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 5. Movement & Transport 5.2.1. Walking • Permeability Strategy – Understand the concept and agrees that going forward every new development should contain links. States that she does not agree that you can retrofit an already established estate/development. Estates of 20 years+ are settled; for many people they have bought their house based on its location within the town and within the development, a cul-de-sac, along the entrance road etc. Submits that imposing permeability to suit a new development is not acceptable.

5.3 Public Transport • Vital to provide an internal bus (on priority routes), that allows for connectivity between where we live, to schools, the main street and onto Sallins Train Station. Further development in Naas with no regular public transport links to the town centre/schools and train station is not sustainable. • Would ask that an alternative to the Market Sq./South Main Street bus interchange be found. This is the heart of the town and should be developed as such.

5.4 Road and Street Network • Notes that the Naas Inner Relief Road / The Gallops Avenue was voted down by a democratic vote of the Naas Municipal District in June 2019. Believes this decision must be upheld. The M7 upgrade and opening of Junction 9a will have a significant impact on the traffic flows around Naas, Requests that an updated Traffic Survey be undertaken.

5.5 Parking Strategy • Submits that LED Parking signs on each of the access routes into Naas are imperative. There is ample car parking in Naas, but bar driving around each of the car parks there is no way of knowing for certain where there are spaces.

6. Economic Development, Retail and Tourism • The Former Donnelly Mirrors and Cemex Concrete sites at one of the major gateways into Naas must be developed as a matter of urgency. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 6.5 Tourism • States that developing Naas as a “foodie hub” would make it an even more attractive destination for visitors. Naas also has huge potential for water based activities. The competition of the Sallins – Naas Greenway and developing the Corbally line will significantly improve Naas’s Tourism offering.

7. Natural Environment and Climate Change. 7.4 Green Infrastructure • Asks that Objective NE 2.1 be given priority and extra funding which would only be a once off start up grant to estates with large green spaces to increase tree and pollinator friendly planting.

8. Built Heritage. • States that The Moat Hill needs investment, it has huge potential to be a wonderful attraction. Asks that that the Moat Hill be sensitively developed as a tourist attraction, with a viewing platform.

10. Urban Regeneration & Dev Strategy • Asks for a standardised design template for signage, bins, seating etc. for the town; (universally accessible agus ag úsáid Gaeilge ar gach comhartha). • Asks that Market Square be returned to a civic space. • HGV Ban in Naas and reduce speed limit to 30kph.

503 Irene O’Neill Canal Harbour and Corbally Line • States that the Council is to be complimented on this ambitious Draft Naas LAP. The aspects relating to the Canal Quarter, to the built heritage, the extension of the Greenway to Corbally Harbour, and to the feasibility of addressing the Newbridge Road (R445) where it crosses the Canal at Jigginstown are particularly welcome. • Naas Harbour is a splendid amenity but enjoys the vista of boats only once a year, when the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (Kildare Branch) holds its flagship event there. The Harbour, along with the Corbally Line, would be revitalised by the availability of serviced residential moorings. Examples of such services include pump‐out facilities and waste disposal. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The development of the complementary Greenway would facilitate universally‐accessible outdoor activities. Elsewhere in Ireland, the development of some Greenways focussed on the needs of canal bank users, failing to give consideration to water‐based activities beyond small craft such as kayaks. Kindly note that any such development should take account of the needs of all craft, large and small. These boats range in design from day boats, to cruisers, narrow‐ and wide‐beam barges, Dutch barges, up to the maximum size possible on the Grand Canal. • States It should be borne in mind that the Canal is an active navigation and, therefore, any planned infrastructure should not interfere with passage of vessels. Submits that bridges must be of adequate dimensions (ie 3.5m high x 5m wide) to pass the largest boats; quay walls should not be obstructed, thus preventing mooring; the turning circle at the “junction” in the Harbour should not be compromised. • Notes that the extension of the Corbally Line to Corbally Harbour would provide an attractive 8km stretch for boaters. The absence of locks from harbour‐ to‐harbour would reward the challenge of traversing 5 locks from Sallins to Naas Harbour. The installation of mooring facilities would provide all‐year cruising possibilities. • States that the Corbally Line is a feeder to the Canal; it is maintained by Waterways Ireland to ensure adequate water supply and to avoid localised flooding. Development of the Line could not hinder this maintenance. States that this LAP would establish a tourist destination for land and water‐based visitors alike and could bring significant improvements to the town of Naas and its environs.

504 Millenium Naas Northwest Quadrant Properties Introduction Partnership • Millennium Properties Limited Partnership has invested significantly in public infrastructure, which serves Ltd. the Naas Northwest Quadrant based on long-standing sustainable public planning policies. • All the necessary major infrastructure to serve the development of these lands is now in place or under construction. o Planning and subsequent funding (through a combination of public and private contributions) for the M7 Millennium Park Interchange (directly serving the Naas Northwest Quadrant) and the R407 Sallins Bypass has been secured and construction is now complete; Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o M7 Naas to Newbridge Motorway Widening Scheme, is now completed - (total cost of all M7 and Sallins Bypass works c. €110million); o Upgrade of Osberstown Wastewater Treatment Plant from 80,00PE to 130,000PE (total cost in excess of €80million); and o Enabling infrastructure (roads and services) within the Northwest Quadrant (total cost c.€53m). • There has been significant commercial, residential and other development within the NWQ including Kerry Group Global Technology and Innovation Centre employing approximately 1,200 no. people. • It is vital that the Naas Local Area Plan 2021 – 2027 provides appropriately for the development of Naas. This will enable the sustainable growth of the town and ensure the large-scale infrastructure now in place to support such growth is not rendered redundant.

Two Decades of Sustainable Planning in Millennium Park • The following key principles underpin land use planning policy within Ireland including; (1) The need for sustainable development; (2) Integrated land use and transport policies; and (3) Recognition of the importance of towns and cities of a certain scale to drive employment and economic well-being. • The following transport and land use policy frameworks have guided the development of Naas for close to twenty years. • National Spatial Strategy 2002 -2020; Naas was designated as a ‘Primary Development Centre’ on a National Transport Corridor. • Strategic Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) – 1999; Naas was one of the designated growth areas in the Hinterland. • Naas Integrated Framework Plan for Land Use and Transportation (2003); Land use policy in Naas for almost the last twenty years has been supported by the Naas IFPLUT. Specific Objectives contained in the IFPLUT framework have directly guided the development of the NWQ and significant investment in public infrastructure within Millennium Park. This integrated land use and transport framework has supported significant public and private investment and the delivery of the necessary infrastructure to enable Naas to develop in accordance with long standing, sustainable planning policy. The framework established by the IFPLUT should be respected, and reflected in the new Local Area Plan Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • 2005 Naas Town Development Plan; This Plan had as a specific objective the preparation of a Masterplan for the NWQ lands. • Northwest Quadrant Masterplans 2007; The 2007 Masterplan set out a local policy framework providing for the strategic growth of Naas in accordance with the designation of Naas as a Primary Development Centre providing employment, educational facilities, local amenities and new housing. A network of cycle and pedestrian routes linking all areas of the NWQ with Naas Town Centre and Sallins and Naas Railway Station was proposed. • The Town Development Plan (2011) supported the implementation of the 2007 Masterplan. • Development of Naas and NWQ in accordance with Planning Policy; In the period since the adoption of the 2007 Masterplan, significant progress has been made in bringing forward the vision for development of the NWQ and Naas as set out in these national, regional and local planning policy documents. Millennium Properties Partnership Ltd. has provided significant funding for the delivery of the NWQ infrastructure. Such a level of public and private investment has been achieved due to the relatively stable and consistent application of a long-term plan for the development of Naas and the NWQ.

Current Planning Policy • Project Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework (NPF) o The NPF provides for the growth of towns, such as Naas, which have supporting infrastructure in place as sustainable centres with a balanced growth of employment and population and of sufficient scale to attract foreign direct investment. • Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy 2019 – 2031 o Naas is designated a ‘Key Town’. In considering the future development of Naas RSES objective RPO 4.2 is key. The RSES provides for significant growth in Naas and identifies the NWQ as central to this growth. • Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 – 2035 Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o The Strategy includes a number of specific transport upgrades which improve connectivity and support the growth of Naas. Economic activity and population growth in Naas are vital to the maximisation of benefits associated with these public transport upgrades. • Kildare County Development Plan 2017 – 2023 o Population: The current level of population growth and housing in Naas is not considered to be consistent with its designation as a key town. o Economic: The Development Plan supports significant employment growth in Naas. o Transport: The Development Plan includes a number of objectives and policies supporting infrastructure and services which will support the growth of NWQ including “PTO 4, MO 2, PTO 7, NR 6, MO 3, RS 7, “MT 8 and PTO 6. o Northwest Quadrant: The Development Plan notes that a strategic land bank has been zoned at the NWQ and the “Sectoral Opportunity” for “High quality high-density indigenous and Foreign Direct Investment” in the NWQ. • Naas Town Development Plan o The Town Development Plan identified the NWQ as: “a major opportunity to achieve the coordinated and comprehensive development of enterprise, commercial, housing and associated recreational, educational and community facilities in Naas.” (Page28). There are a number of objectives within the Town Development Plan which provide explicitly for the development of the NWQ these include “RPO2, RPO3, RPO6, STO7 and STO9. The Town Development Plan fully supported the implementation of the 2007 Naas Northwest Quadrant Masterplan. • Northwest Quadrant Masterplan (2017) o The 2017 Naas Northwest Quadrant Masterplan (2017 Masterplan) does not alter the ethos or vision of the 2007 Masterplan but provides a more refined and appropriate framework for the sustainable growth of Naas with the Northwest Quadrant remaining the key opportunity site. The 2017 Masterplan does provide greater detail on the development of the NWQ including: (a) A mixed-use community with significant resident and working population served by community facilities including schools, Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. childcare, a medical centre and a neighbourhood centre; (b) A strategic public transport link to extend from Naas Town Centre and provide a direct link, via the central spine of the Northwest Quadrant and Millennium Park Interchange, to the railway network at Sallins (and in the future a new rail station and potential strategic park and ride to the west of Sallins, accessed from the Sallins Bypass); (c) Reservation of crossing over the Grand Canal at the Canal Harbour for public transport and cycle and pedestrian movement only; and (d) A rich and permeable urban realm, with appropriate provision for pedestrians and cyclists at all levels. • Current Regional and Local Planning: Summary Naas o The NWQ continues to be identified as the logical location for the future growth of the town as a centre for employment and new residential development.

Local Area Plan Reliant on Partial Analysis • Transport Planning o The Naas / Sallins Transport Strategy was presented as a comprehensive analysis of the current transport situation in Naas/Sallins. o A Strategic Traffic Model (STM) in the software VISUM was developed by AECOM to test the impacts of future land-use proposals along with future transport interventions. The transport (traffic) model developed for Naas/Sallins reflected 2018 traffic base year conditions and was calibrated and validated according to the TII’s Project Appraisal Guidelines. o The 2020 Naas / Sallins Transport Strategy clearly indicates in page 10 of Appendix B Strategic Transport Modelling Report / B.1 VISUM Model Development Report that “the model has been developed using the macro simulation software VISUM, version 18.02-13 (…) The model has been developed as a Highway model, meaning it can assess highway schemes, changes in demands such as local plans etc. However, the model does not have the functionality to assess changes in mode choice as a result of planning or policy proposals”. o The results from the NTA’s multimodal Eastern Regional Model have not been taken into account in the preparation of the transport (traffic) model developed for Naas/Sallins. Therefore, the impact of Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. the improved transport networks across the Greater Dublin Region have not been reflected in this exercise. o A highway-based computer model that only takes into consideration vehicular trips; that is not linked to the wider multimodal Eastern Regional Model; that does not take into account public transport, cycling or walking within Naas and which cannot even assess the variation of mode choices as a result of planning policy and public transport investment; has been used to assess future land zoning scenarios from a sustainable development point of view, as part of the preparation of the Draft Naas Local Area Plan 20212027. o Recommendation 1: We therefore recommend the Council use a multimodal transport model linked to NTA’s Eastern Regional Model and uses sustainability comparators (such as CO2 emissions per capita) as a valid tool in order to assess the real impact of alternative land use scenarios for the future of Naas. In addition, we recommended that alternative, more complementary land-use proposals for the Northwest Quadrant lands be tested, including the 2017 Masterplan Update proposal. In the absence of this we strongly recommend the Council to adhere to the blueprint established by the Naas Integrated Framework Plan for Land Use and Transportation and adopted by the subsequent development plans.

• Naas Northwest Quadrant Flood Risk Review o The Flood Risk Management Plan (FRMP) for the River Liffey & Dublin Bay was adopted by KCC in July 2018. o It was recognised within the FRMP that there is a high level of uncertainty regarding the flood risk in relation to parts of Naas. o FRMP recommended that further hydrometric data collection and flood mechanism analysis should be progressed either at the first phase of a Flood Relief Scheme for Naas, or as an initial study in advance of a Flood Relief Scheme. KCC has recently appointed a consultant to undertake this task and this analysis is ongoing. It is currently in the data collection stage with the design and planning for a potential design option scheduled (subject to change) to be completed by November 2022. o As indicated in Section 6.2.1 (page 21) of the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment this modelling exercise and associated flood extent mapping will inform future SFRAs for the town and for the masterplan of the strategic lands in the North-west Quadrant. Once completed the study will inform Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. any amendment or future local area plan, at which time an update of this current SFRA can be produced. o In terms of the Enterprise and Employment Lands at the Northwest Quadrant the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, in section 7.2.9 (page 40), concludes that “KCC carried out a Justification Test and found that it is considered appropriate to retain the pre-existing zoning.” However, any future significant development should be subject to a SSFRA. o Recommendation 2: We therefore recommend the Council retain the pre-existing zoning in the NWQ while not pre-empting any outcome based on the current CFRAM flooding risk mapping of the area that is currently under review by KCC due to “its high level of uncertainty” as indicated in the Flood Risk Management Plan for the River Liffey & Dublin Bay.

• Sustainable Planning and Infrastructural Assessment o KCC has put forward a methodology for the assessment of Sustainable Planning and Infrastructural Assessment that is based on their own interpretation of the NPF. o Incomplete Irish Water Input: The Infrastructural Assessment has been produced in the absence of any meaningful input from Irish Water. o Inappropriate Sustainable Traffic Modelling: It is indicated that the Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the town. As indicated in previous sections (see above), the model used as a base for the future implementation of a sustainable transport model for Naas has been developed as a highway-based computer model that only takes into consideration vehicular trips; that is not linked to the wider multimodal Eastern Regional Model; that does not take into account public transport, cycling or walking within Naas. Therefore, the bulk of the recommendations from a land use and infrastructure point of view have been assessed with a methodology that prioritises vehicular movements and focuses on junction and link saturation. The validity of the scoring system based for the different sites assessed, starting with the choice of sites and continuing with the infrastructure required to develop the sites does not comply with the spirit of the NPF in terms of a tiered approach for the zoning of lands. o Existing Infrastructure Provision: Section 4.1.2 (page 6) of the Infrastructural Assessment states that: “There are a number of sites located in the Northwest Quadrant which currently have no existing Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. access infrastructure, in addition to other environmental constraints. In this regard, the lands in the Northwest Quadrant shall be subject to an agreed Masterplan which shall be informed by the Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy on completion of the OPW Flood Study.” This statement does not reflect the reality on the ground. Enabling infrastructure (roads and services) within the NWQ has been provided since the approval of the original masterplan. To state in the Infrastructural Assessment that “there are a number of sites located in the Northwest Quadrant which currently have no existing access infrastructure” is a selective presentation of the existing situation and fails to acknowledge that Millennium Park is serviced. o Flood Risk Review: KCC carried out a Justification Test and found that it is considered appropriate to retain the pre-existing zoning of the Enterprise and Employment Lands at the Northwest Quadrant due to “the high level of uncertainty” of the CFRAM mapping used for the Assessment. o Application of Assessment Process: Each site within the study area was assessed against the criteria set out by KCC in order to assess the overall suitability for zoning within the Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027. Stage one assessed the sustainability of a site; stage two assessed the infrastructural provisions to service the site. As indicated earlier, enabling infrastructure (roads and services) within the NWQ have been provided since the approval of the original 2007 NWQ Masterplan. Therefore, all colours in tables 4.1 and 4.2 should reflect the reality on the ground; that the NWQ has the infrastructure in place to allow for immediate development.

Commentary on the Draft Naas Local Area PLAN 2021 – 2027 • The Draft LAP, does not adequately provide for the growth of the NWQ to meet the need for increased housing supply and the provision of additional employment opportunities. A number of specific areas of concern and recommendations to address such concerns are set out below.

• ‘Q’ - Land Use Zoning - Permitted Uses o The Land Use Zoning Matrix in the Naas LAP is extremely prohibitive in the range of land uses which are ‘permitted in principle’ within Enterprise & Employment zoned lands, namely. It is considered that the very restrictive land uses ‘open for consideration’ or ‘permitted in principle’ within Enterprise & Employment zoned lands shall render the provision of large-scale employment within the lands extremely difficult. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o The Draft LAP zoning of such an extensive area of land in Naas for a very narrow range of uses does not provide appropriately for balanced, sustainable growth in the coming years. o The land uses permitted in principle with Enterprise & Employment zoned lands in the Draft LAP are not consistent with the much broader range set out in the Naas Development Plan 2011 – 2017. o Recommendation 3: There is a requirement that the uses permitted in principle or at a minimum uses open for consideration within the Northwest Quadrant on lands zoned Enterprise & Employment be expanded to correspond more closely with the existing position and include the following additional and complementary land uses: Logistics & Warehousing; Repository, Store, Depot; and Hotel.

Management of Motorway Network • The use of the M7 Millennium Park Interchange and R407 Sallins Bypass to support the development of the NWQ has always been understood and has been expressly acknowledged in local statutory planning policy documents and in the An Bord Pleanála Inspector’s Report for the M7 Osberstown Interchange and R407 Sallins Bypass Scheme (ABP Reg. Ref. 09.HA0046 M7, 09.MA0013 and 09.KA0031). • The recognition that the Millennium Park Interchange Sallins Bypass Scheme including the enhanced pedestrian and cyclist linkages were constructed in part to facilitate the development of the NWQ lands should be adequately acknowledged in the Draft LAP. • Recommendation 4: It is recommended that the Draft LAP should include an acknowledgment that the M7/J9a Millennium Park Interchange has been constructed inter alia with the purpose of facilitating the development of Naas and the NWQ in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. Specifically, it is recommended that the Draft LAP be amended as follows: o 6.4.2.Northwest Quadrant (NWQ): “The employment lands are strategically located alongside the M7 motorway between junctions 9a and 10 and have the necessary infrastructure, including the Millennium Park Interchange and Sallins Bypass, to facilitate development. However, the development of the area needs to be carefully considered having regard for any potential to impact negatively on the capacity and function of the motorway network. Development proposals will be required to carefully consider their impact on the motorway network through the preparation of a Traffic and Transport Assessment and consultation with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) will be required.” Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o EDO 1.11 “Ensure that the development of employment lands do not undermine and has regard for the function and carrying and operational capacity of the N7 / M7 motorway network, by requiring that Traffic and Transport Assessments are submitted for larger developments with the potential to impact on the network.”

91m Development Setback • It is noted that within Naas there is considerable existing development within the 91m setback. • Recommendation 5 It is recommended that objective MTO 3.7 be amended to read as follows: ‘MTO 3.7 To ensure a 91 50-metre building line setback from the motorway and associated junctions from the nearest roadside edge to protect against transportation noise and to ensure the future protection of the motorway network. Under certain circumstances Ancillary development may will be considered within the setback zone in recognition of local conditions and the nature of the proposed activity.’

NWQ Masterplan • It is noted that a comprehensive Masterplan for the NWQ was prepared in 2007 and the implementation of the Masterplan is supported in the current Town Development Plan. • More recently in 2017 an updated Masterplan has been prepared and submitted to Kildare County Council. The 2017 Masterplan provides an appropriate local guide for the development of the NWQ lands, but we would be accepting of a review and updating of the Masterplan being undertaken following the adoption of the Naas LAP. • Recommendation 6: It is recommended that Objective NWQ 1.1 (d) be omitted from Naas Local Area Plan 2021 – 2027.

Land Use Zoning proposed adjacent to Millennium Park Interchange • Should KCC not be minded to follow Recommendation 2 in retaining the pre-existing zoning in the NWQ we have particular concerns regarding the zoning now proposed on lands proximate to the Millennium Park Interchange. These lands are currently zoned in the Town Development Plan ‘Q – Enterprise and Employment’.

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• The proposed zoning of the above land may be resultant from concerns regarding the potential for flooding in these lands. • However, the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for the Draft LAP for lands in the Northwest Quadrant, states “it is considered appropriate to retain the pre-existing zoning”. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Recommendation 7: The strategically located area of land adjacent to the Millennium Park Interchange should continue to be zoned Q: Enterprise & Employment and not be rezoned F: Open Space and Amenity.

Population, Placemaking and Residential Zoned Lands • The new Naas LAP and County Development Plan offer an early opportunity to reconsider population growth within the town and county informed by Housing Supply Target Methodology for Development Planning Guidelines (Housing Guidelines) published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage dated 18th December 2020. • Significant new housing within Naas is particularly appropriate. Naas is designated a “key town” in the Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy 2019 – 2031. • Recommendation 8; It is recommended that in view of the acute housing shortage, and the acknowledged need for an increase in housing output as outlined in the Ministerial letter to local authorities accompanying the Housing Guidelines the very limited quantum of land zoned ‘C-New Residential’ should be reviewed with a view to increasing the availability of lands for residential development.

Naas / NWQ / Sallins-Naas Train Station • There is a need identified in the Draft LAP to ensure there are linkages between Naas town centre and the Northwest Quadrant and beyond to the Sallins-Naas Train Station. • An indicative route for the Northwest Quadrant Link is shown on the Movement and Transportation Map Public Transport Measures. This new route objectives does not link with the town centre. • The Draft LAP notes that the route could in the future be extended to link into the Town Centre via a bus- only bridge (with ‘bus gate’) over the canal. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Recommendation 9: It is recommended that a direct indicative pedestrian, cyclist and public transport route connecting the Northwest Quadrant to Naas Town Centre be included as an objective of Naas LAP 2021 – 2027.

505 Eamon Sinnott Naas to Corbally Harbour Greenway Proposal - restore the Naas to Corbally Canal and a create a Greenway/Blueway amenity. • Greenways/Blueways are multi-activity recreational trails, stimulate local businesses and regenerate area. • Success of the Royal Canal Greenway, Corbally Canal Greenway could be next. • Without a huge amount of construction and land clearance a walking and cycling route could be achieved. • Enhance quality of the local environment. • Encourage boaters and barge owners to navigate a twelve mile stretch of canal from the Main Grand Canal at Soldier’s Island, rising up through five locks to Naas and then onto the original Corbally Harbour.

Corbally Canal • Encourage boaters and barge owners to navigate a twelve mile stretch of canal from the Main Grand Canal at Soldier’s Island, rising up through five locks to Naas and then onto the original Corbally Harbour. • Diverges from the Naas branch canal at a junction on the west bank just before the harbour. • The submission outlines various features along the canal route when walking for the Naas library to Corbally Harbour; Ploopluck bridge, modern bridge at K Leisure, Jigginstown Castle, Connaught Bridge and Hoare’s Bridge.

Present Condition of the Canal • Excellent walking condition with the tow path traversing between urban footpath, grass tracks, open fields and tarmacked laneways. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • No lock gates or chambers which is a major attraction for boat owners, barge owner, canoeists and paddle boarders. • Biggest obstruction is the canal culvert over the R445 at Jigginstown. • To successfully re-open the Corbally Canal as a Greenway a new Road bridge would have to be constructed at this point to accommodate, walkers, cyclists and boat owners.

Corbally Harbour • Buildings and wharf remain fairly intact. • A careful restoration programme this neglected heritage site should be brought back to life and future uses could include water activity centre, canoe club base, restaurant, Kildare Canal Heritage Museum, coffee shop. • Commercial return barge trips could be offered out from Naas town to Corbally Harbour creating a whole new tourism opportunity for the area. • Health benefits from this Blueway will benefit the population.

Canals in County Kildare • Legacy left by the Canal Builders given us a beautiful man-made natural amenity extending to over 300 miles. • Co-operation, goodwill and agreement of all local landowners, all stakeholders and farmers in the immediate area is required. • Kildare Tow Path Trails are hugely popular, for serious walkers and family groups.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 506 Crylock Submission in relation to lands at Newhall prepared by John Spain and Associates. Developments Ltd Section 1.0 Introduction and Summary • Subject lands extend to 65 ha and 2km from Naas Town Centre adjacent to Newhall and contiguous to employment uses. • Lands are traversed by high voltage electricity transmission lines, gas infrastructure, and also benefit from access to high quality telecommunications infrastructure. • Access to a high standard of wastewater infrastructure due to proximity to the Osberstown wastewater treatment plant. • Recently completed sewer line traverses the lands and provides a connection to Osberstown. • Site has not been zoned under the draft LAP. • Submission will put forward a case to zoned P: Data Centre / Warehouse. • Submission is accompanied by an Engineering Statement.

Section 2.0 Planning and Development Context • Subject lands were zoned previously under the Draft Naas and Environs LAP 2019-2023 with specific objective for a data centre. • Zoned for industrial and employment development under Kildare County Development Plan 2011-2017 and the Kildare County Development Plan 2005-2011. • Draft LAP proposes zone two new substantial landholdings for data centre development, whilst excluding any zoning on the Newhall site. • Several forward planning submissions have been regarding the subject lands across various plans; Draft CDP 2017, Naas and Environs LAP 2018, RSES, draft Naas LAP 2019, Variation 1 to CDP 2017, draft Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy and pre-draft submission to CDP 2023-2029. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Permission granted under 06/707 for 11 sites for industrial development and one manufacturing unit, which expired. Impacted by the economic environment and costs of infrastructure which has now been installed or in the process of being installed. • Following, the expiry of the permission and the omission of the Naas Environs zoning from the 2017- 2023 CDP, made a S. 247 request for a new warehousing / logistics development. However, the application was not pursued as the new Naas LAP was under preparation at that time and it was anticipated that the zoning of the subject lands would be addressed under the new LAP. • Subject lands identified as suitable for data centre development, but not provide for in the draft LAP. • It is noted that permission has been granted for freezer warehouses on land nearby that was zoned under the CDP 2011 for industrial / warehousing development. The KCC Planner’s Reports in assessing both applications considered that the lands are currently zoned under the Kildare County Development Plan 2011-2017. • Part 8 application P82021.05 to south-west of subject lands, entrance to the development lands is to be upgraded to a large diameter roundabout which will significantly increase the capacity of the junction and address traffic safety concerns. proposed layout as per the Part 8 drawings requires a significant land take from our clients in order to facilitate these upgrades. • Submission notes that Section 10(8) of the 2000 Act, as amended, provides that there should be no presumption in law that any lands zoned in a particular Development Plan or LAP remain so in any subsequent plan. • Obligation to furnish reasons for its decisions, including in this instance the proposal to zone alternative lands for the same use, as it deprives the landowner in these circumstances of an effective opportunity of making meaningful submissions.

Section 3.0 Draft Naas LAP as it relates to lands at Newhall /Data Centre Development • This section reiterates points previously made or outlines points that will be discussed further in the submission. • Reference is made to text and objectives contained in the draft LAP relating to data centres under Section 6.4.5 and Section 6.4.4. Particular reference is made to Objective EDO to facilitate data centre development at Caragh Road South and Jigginstown. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The submission states that the draft LAP place emphasis on the road network with respect to the locations selected for data centre development, presumably based on the Transport Strategy. • The submission states that the accompanying report from OCSC demonstrates that the subject lands are highly suitable data centre development and that their zoning will not adversely impact on the national road network. • Any traffic and transport related concerns raised by the TII, NTA and OPR in respect to the identification of lands for employment generating development in proximity to the Motorway and Motorway junctions at the edge of Naas, are appropriately addressed through a proposed zoning of the subject lands for Data Centre development only, as supported by OCSC’s Report.

Section 4.0 Requested Amendments to the Draft LAP and Rational for same • Request that subject lands should also be zoned P: Data Centre along with the other sites identified even though the other lands were never previously zoned for industrial purposes. • Section 6.4.5 of the Draft LAP should be updated as follows: Three Two locations have been zoned for Data Centre/Warehouse locations within this Plan. Land has been designated to the north of Junction 10 at Newhall. The site will be served by the existing local road network, the planned upgrade to the R445 (separate Part 8 application being progress) and potentially through the adjacent ‘H’ zoned lands to the east. Given the nature of the proposed use, limited trip generation and connections to the surrounding road network, the particularly infrastructural characteristics of the subject lands and suitability for data centre development, that the impacts on the motorway junction, in conjunction with the other identified data centre sites, will be minimal. • Section 6.4.4 of the draft LAP should read as follows: “The land bank at this location comprises a mix of zoning; Retail/Commercial (R), and Industry and Warehousing (H) and P: Data Centre / Warehouse. There is currently a mix of uses provided within the Newhall Retail Park and the M7 Business Park. This Plan provides for circa 14.2 hectares of undeveloped land for Industry and Warehousing to the southwest of the Newhall Retail Park and a ‘P(3): Data Centre zoning objective for lands previously partly zoned NE1 Industry / Warehousing to reflect their particular suitability for large scale data centre Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. development, given the particular infrastructural assets of the lands and noting the similar locational characteristics to other large scale data centre campuses in the Greater Dublin Area.” • Amend Objective EDO 1.12 to include the word Newhall. • Insert text under Section 3.7.2 Employment - specific zoning for the development of Data Centres has been applied to three two sites which are considered suitable for land extensive development and with significant infrastructural characteristics making the sites particularly suitable for such development notwithstanding their proximity to the national road network. • Refer to Newhall north of the R445 under Section 6.4 Locations for Economic Development.

Rational for Requested Amendments to the draft Naas LAP • Zoning of an additional site for Data Centre development, which was zoned under previous plans, is appropriate in planning policy terms, notwithstanding the location of the site to the north of a junction on the M7 Motorway which serves Naas and Newbridge.

National Planning Framework • NPF strong support for data centres. NPF envisages the relocation of space extensive employment uses, including warehousing and logistics uses, from within the built-up area of Dublin to appropriate greenfield locations outside of the M50 ring. • Newhall outside M50 and can accommodate space extensive uses. • Naas is required to counterbalance outward commuting and to meet the employment needs of planned population growth, with the population of the town likely to reach c. 40,000 to 50,000 over the timeline of the NPF. • The NPF states that focusing and concentrating employment, support services and cultural offerings, in tandem with population growth in key settlements such as Naas, is needed to optimise regional performance. • The inclusion of land use zonings and policies to support data centre development in the environs of Naas would reflect (and bring the new LAP into closer alignment with) the NPF.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Spatial Planning and National Road Guidelines (2012) • Space extensive employment use, such as data centre development, on lands proximate to the national road network would not prejudice the efficient operation of the road network, due to the comparatively low employment intensity and car parking requirements associated with data centre development. • Suitable development proximate to national road network and junctions. • Accompanying OCSC report provides precedents of schemes proximate to national roads and interchanges. • LAP appropriate mechanism to designate subject lands for data centre, as previous CDP identified part of the subject lands under NE1 zoning in the Naas Environs.

Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy • Naas is a Key Town and therefore suitable for hyperscale type data centre development. • RSES promotes increased employment and improved local economies and data centre development offers a land use strategy which will deliver this. • RSES seeks to ‘Align to national strategy and approach for data centres – right location for use and energy demand.’ • RPO 8.25 states to promote Ireland as a sustainable international destination for ICT infrastructures. • The RSES states to protect the Eastern Bypass and the Leinster Outer Orbital Route the zoning of the subject lands would not prejudice the roads infrastructure. • Subject lands benefit from high quality services and infrastructure.

Government Statement on the Role of Data Centre in Irelands Enterprise Strategy June 2018 • Data centres central to digital economy and contribute to job creation. • Generate significant added economic benefit. • Plan-led approach will develop a range of measures to promote regional options for data centre investment, which will help minimise the need for additional grid infrastructure, acknowledging that the energy demands of data centres are one of the key challenges to the future planning and operation of such development. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Inclusion of a ‘P- Data Centre’ zoning on the subject will accord fully with this Government policy statement.

Locational and Infrastructural Characteristics of the Subject Lands • Proximate to high-capacity strategic roads infrastructure while leading to comparatively low trip generation. • Site traversed from north to south by a 380 KVA powerlines and from east to west by a 110 KVA powerlines and the development can break into the transmission lines and connect to a new substation. Other proposed data centre sites do not have this provision. • Site serviced by natural gas. • Unrivalled connectivity to the telecommunication network. • Close proximity to Osberstown WwTP and linked by the sewer line from Newbridge to the north corner of the subject lands. • Delivery of a hyperscale data centre campus on the Newhall lands would help attract further data centre development on the other two proposed data centre sites.

Traffic and Transport Justification for Data Centre Development / Zoning The OCDSC report contained in Appendix 2 of the submission is summarised (in the submission) as follows: • Subject lands well located to access high quality roads infrastructure. • Relatively well served by public transport with potential for a transport hub. • Cycle lanes included in the Part 8 design for Newhall Crossroads will provide access to the site. • Trip generation from data centre low to other uses on the same extent of land. • Further mitigation can be used by off-setting working time from peak hours. • Reference is made to the TII and NTA submission on the draft LAP requested a fact-based evidence approach to proposals but neither stated that the zoning of the subject lands was inappropriate. • The Transport Strategy was suggested to provide the fact-based analysis, which recommended against the development of the subject lands. • Detailed assessment of the national road infrastructure, in particular the M7 interchanges, was not carried out as part of the Strategy. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Issues with the Strategy’s methodology and the information presented which raise serious concerns as to the validity of these conclusions. • Conclusions against the development of the subject lands do not align with other available assessments that included more detailed analysis of the national road infrastructure and interchanges. • Analysis carried out as part of the design of the M7 Naas to Newbridge By-Pass Upgrade Scheme clearly indicated a notable level of reserve capacity at the upgraded Junction 10 interchange adjacent to the subject lands, even when allowing for traffic growth up to the year 2030. The submission provides this information as set out in Technical Note 10 prepared and issued by the designers of the roads project and appended to the submission. • Traffic data available for both the M7 and R445 (pre-Covid) indicates a notable level of reserve capacity on both which is more than sufficient to cater for the proposed development. • Long-term impact of the Covid 19 pandemic, is expected to result in reduced traffic levels due to working from home and commuting traffic reduces. • The impact on economic activity is expected to result in reduced traffic growth in the coming years which was not considered as part of the recent road upgrades resulting in additional reserve capacity in the local road network. • A planning application for the site would require a bespoke traffic assessment in accordance with TII guidelines, clearly outlining potential impact on M7 and Junction 10. • Precedent for both zoning of lands and planning permissions granted for data centre and similar low trip generating developments adjacent national roads and associated interchanges, including in the vicinity of subject lands. • No impact on the Leinster Outer Orbital Road. • The detailed information show there is capacity and would not be a detriment to the national roadway. No detailed analysis has been provided for the contrary.

Relevant Precedents for the site of Data Centre Developments • Sites zoned in the Plan do not provide the optimal solution for hyperscale data centres. • Electricity is a key factor.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. M3 Clonee – Meath • Land zoned in the 2013-2019 DP adjacent to motorway and interchanges and a Facebook data centre (76,200sqm) is operational. • Board’s report (PL17.245347) states the fact that only 115 persons are to be employed on site which will not give rise to of 52 significant trip generation. • The Board in granting permission did not consider the location to M3 and interchanges a planning concern. • An extension to the Facebook data centre wax granted in 2018. • Meath have designated additional lands for data centres at this location. • Opportunity for Kildare to offer similar planning certainty.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Data Centres near Motorway • Permission granted for data centre adjacent to M1 motorway at the Drogheda Business and Technology Park, March 2020. • Datacentre granted in proximity to M11 near Arklow, February 2021. • Data centre granted in proximity to motorway interchange of the M6 and M17/18, which is identified as a Strategic Economic Corridor (SEC) in the Galway CDP. ABP said it was acceptable in terms of traffic safety and convenience, strong basis for the location of the SEC chosen and the data centre was consistent with what was envisaged for the SEC. • The Inspector states the traffic impact presented is robust in terms of methodology and provides for a comprehensive assessment and the existing road network is capable of accommodating the development.

Planning for Datacentre Development in the new Naas LAP 2021-2027 • The zoning of the subject lands will facilitate significant inward investment and economic growth for the county over the LAP period, leading to increased employment and a significant spin-off / multiplier effect in terms of support services, construction employment, and ancillary employment associated with the operation of such development. • Examples used indicate the zoning of site proximate to the national road network have been accepted by the OPR /TII / Department. • Accords with the Guidance Note on Core Strategies 2010 which states that planning authorities should undertake an appropriate level of analysis to ensure that sufficient lands are identified for employment purposes at suitable locations. • The subject lands at Newhall would be equally, if not better suited to the delivery of datacentres, when compared to the precedents / examples, having regard to infrastructure availability in certain areas of the county, and the highly skilled workforce available in Kildare.

TII, NTA and OPR Submissions of the Draft LAP 2019-2021 • The submission notes the concerns raised by the prescribed bodies. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • TII fail to acknowledge the low intensity employment / trip generating characteristics of data centre development. • The submission believes that their submission addresses the concerns of the OPR / TII /NTA. o Limited traffic impact o Established precedents near national motorway network/junctions. o Inconsistent approach by KCC to sterilise the Newhall lands from development when other sites within the boundaries of the proposed LAP will have similar impacts on the motorway junctions, including some sites that were not previously zoned for development. o Not an intensive land use to generate traffic. o Consistent with the Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines which require “provisions, including zoning and standards, which ensure that land uses in the vicinity of the network are compatible with the safe and efficient operation of national roads and associated junctions”. o Other planning authorities and ABP have accepted the principle of providing large data centre campus developments in other locations in Ireland which are similarly located in proximity to the motorway network and associated junctions. o The planning application and planning policy history of the subject lands identified them as being appropriate for industrial / warehousing development and this should be a relevant planning consideration in identifying suitable lands for low intensity employment uses, such as data centre, in the new LAP. o Restricting data centre development on the subject lands are not based on factual, detailed assessment which included a comprehensive analysis of the impact on the national road network as requested by both the NTA and TII.

Alternative Zoning Request • If the site is not going to be zoned for a Data Centre request to reinstate the Industry and Warehousing zoning. • Acknowledge the history of zoning and permission granted on the site and provide an opportunity for the landowner to bring forward a data centre application on the southern portion of the landholding to meet an element of the demand for such uses on the subject lands. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Appendix 1 - Location of lands in ownership of Crylock Developments The submission outlines the location of the site relative to the town and the surrounding context. The existing entrances to site are discussed and opportunities for other vehicular connections. Reference to the LOOR, powerlines, gas, telecommunications, Osberstown, previous site zoning and adjacent recent planning applications as raised earlier in the documents are highlighted again.

Appendix 2 – Engineering Statement Prepared by OCSC. A supporting document has been submitted as part of the submission which has been discussed throughout the main part of the submission. The report looks at the viability of the subject lands to cater for a data centre development (215,000 sqm of GFA) from a traffic and transportation perspective, with particular focus on potential impact on the local road network including the M7 and associated Junction 10 interchange. The report considers there is sufficient capacity available in the local road network, including the M7 and associated Junction 10, to cater of the development of the subject lands as a data centre. It states that there is nothing to indicate based on the available data that such a development would be to the detriment the integrity and function of the national road infrastructure. • The report examines the characteristics, local area and infrastructure available for the site. • The Site accessibility is examined in terms of bus services, including the feeder bus from Sallins Rail Station. IT examines cycling infrastructure in the context of the NTA Cycle Network Plan. • Potential traffic impact in terms of the trip generation potential from the datacentre is examined. It is stated that there is low staffing requirements for data centre and shift work is employed. It is acknowledged that TRICS data is not available for data centres, however, assessments carried out for four separate data centre in the GDA were provided for schemes ranging from 30,000 to 110,000, two within Dublin City, one in Math and one in Fingal. The estimated results are as follows:

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The submission examined the local network capacity in terms of the R445 including the proposed Part 8, the M7 in particular junction 10 which has been designed for future traffic flow with growth up to 2030 and the Osberstown interchange which will reduce traffic volumes on both the M7 Maudlins and relocated Newhall Interchange. The report states that the considering the relatively low trip generation potential of the subject lands when allowing for data centre development, the associated traffic impact would not be expected to be minor with respect to the capacity of such a significant piece of new infrastructure as the upgraded interchange. The traffic generated from the development would represent just 4% of the A.M. peak hour capacity and 2% in the P.M. peak hour capacity of the M7. The report also looked at the TII data for years 2017/2018 and the development would represent a tiny fraction of the existing traffic.

• The submission makes reference to Technical Note 10 dated 2014 and looked at the capacity of Junction 10 of the previous iteration. The report states that there is notable reserve capacity available and negligible queuing at both roundabouts which comprise the current Junction 10 interchange, even when assessed for the year 2030 with associated traffic growth allowed for in the interim.

• The submission details that the long terms of the Covid-19 pandemic needs further consideration, where working from home will lead to a reduction in commuter traffic, with the NTA stating that daily trips could be up to 8% lower than previous projections. • HGV access was examined in the report – ideal location for HGVs with easy access to the M7 via the R445 and the subject lands house a haulage company office and depot which have operated without issue to date. • Development proposal would upgrade the connecting road between the R445 to Rathangan Road. • The report examines the NTA /TII submission on the previous Draft LAP and states data centres are low intensity and is expected to have limited impact and reserve capacity is available on Junction 10 at the year 2030. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The report states that there are serious concerns with the Naas/ Sallins Transport Strategy and inconsistent with the results of the capacity assessment carried out by Roughan & O’Donovan and AECOM previously.

Naas /Sallins Transport Strategy • The report raises concerns in terms of the conclusion and methodology uses in the Strategy; particularly in relation to the extent of area modelled, limited allocation of job growth to the subject lands, and that the subject lands not considered in isolation to assess their true impact. The exact boundaries considered at the subject lands were considered vague and therefore unclear how the subject lands were represented in the Strategy. The report also examines the modelling results presented and queries the conclusion outlined and that Covid-19 impact on travel has not been considered either. Overall, the Strategy has not been demonstrated that the development of the subject lands as a data centre would compromise the integrity and function of the national roads.

Draft LAP Content • The report states that no evidence-based case has been made for the proposed Data Centres sites in the draft LAP and queries why the proposed sites are acceptable when the subject lands are not.

Potential Further Mitigation • Mobility Management/Travel Planning. • Traffic and Transport Assessment.

Leinster Orbital Route • The report makes reference to the fact the Transport Strategy did not account for the Leinster Orbital Route, it is not planned for implementation under the NTA Strategy for 2016-2035, the subject lands do not impact on any part of the identified route corridor and the proximity of the LOR would be a benefit which would reduce traffic flows both on the M7 and through the Newhall Interchange, thereby making available further reserve capacity on the local road network.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Summary and Conclusions • Trip generation low. • Transport Strategy did not consider national road infrastructure sufficiently. • Conclusions in Transport Strategy are contradictory to the design information and associated assessments carried out as part of the M7 Naas to Newbridge By-Pass Upgrade Scheme. • Road capacity improved as a result of traffic pattern due to Covid-19. • No bearing on the delivery of the Leinster Orbital Route as per the Corridor Protection Study. • No reason in terms of transportation that would prevent the subject lands from being appropriately zoned.

Technical Note 10 The submission also contains Technical Note 10 which was referred by OCSC in their Engineering Statement. The Note was prepared by Roughan O’Donovan and AECOM in relation to the M7 Naas to Newbridge By-pass Upgrade Scheme in terms of the M7 Interchange – Capacity Assessment. The Note provides an overview of the capacity assessments and junction analysis that was undertaken for the scheme. The impact of the proposed M7 Osberstown and R407 Sallins Bypass Scheme upon the capacity and operation of the M7 interchanges is also looked at. The report looks at the capacity of J11, 10 and 9 examining data from the NRA traffic counters in March 2014.

M7 /M9 Interchange (J11)

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Existing capacity issues at interchange relate to limited capacity of the M7 mainline to the east of M7/M9 Interchange. • 3rd lane will allow for safer merging. • Additional capacity westbound allows the safe diverging of traffic from the M7 and M9. • Average speeds at peak will improve due to extra lane. • No additional capacity issues with the M7/M9 interchange as a result of the additional traffic associated with the M7 Osberstown Interchange.

Newhall Interchange (J10) • Junctions that forms the Newhall Interchange are operating above capacity and will increase overtime so improvements are required. • Overall demand through the Newhall Interchange would reduce of the M7 Osberstown Interchange and R407 Sallins By-pass Scheme were to proceed, signif9icnat queuing during peak periods would still occur on both of the existing Newhall off-ramps in the absence of the proposed Newhall Interchange Upgrade.

Maudlins Interchange (J9) The increase in capacity on the M7 as a result of the proposed widening will remove bottleneck at this location, providing the additional capacity required to cater for the forecast level of traffic. Traffic which utilised the local road network via Kill and Johnstown to access Naas in order to avoid the congestion on the M7 transfers onto the M7 as a result of the widening.

Summary • Sufficient capacity at the M7/M9 Interchange to cater for the forecast demand with the proposed widening of the M7. The marginal increase in traffic as a result of the M7 Osberstown Interchange and R407 Sallins By-pass will be catered for with the widening of the M7 in place. • Newhall Interchange requires an upgrade. • Existing capacity of the junctions that form part of the Maudlins Interchange can cater for the forecast flows in the design year. The introduction of the M7 Osberstown Interchange and Sallins By-pass Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. reduced flow through the Maudlins Interchange and has a positive impact on congestion on Monread Road.

Appendix A – Vissim Modelling Report • This part of the report looks at the simulation modelling that was undertaken. Appendix A – Model Calibration • Am and PM Calibration figures have been provided. Appendix B – Model Validation • Am and PM Validation figures have been illustrated. Appendix B – PICADY Results • Detailed calculations / figures which were on the capacities, queues and delays have been provided. Appendix C – ARCADY Results • Calculations on the assessment of roundabout capacities and delay.

507 Megan Victory Gallops Avenue States that she will be directly affected by the proposal due to the already limited green space being further diminished and the danger and noise pollution it will cause. Outlines a number of reasons why the proposal cannot go ahead, as follows: • The Naas Inner Relief Road / “The Gallops Avenue” was comprehensively defeated by a democratic vote of the Naas Municipal District in June 2019. States that this democratic decision must be upheld and therefore all iterations of the Naas Inner Relief Road must be removed from the draft Naas Local Area Plan. • The Gallops Avenue, which was introduced initially in the recent non-statutory Naas / Sallins Transport Strategy, as with its predecessor the Naas Inner Relief Road, will merely move thousands of vehicles, including large volumes of HGVs in very close proximity to existing quiet, mature residential estates, affecting thousands of residents in Naas. • Congestion will merely move from current traffic junctions to new proposed junctions. States that on this basis, it will not solve any traffic congestion in Naas.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

509 Elaine Haskins Proposed Road Millbridge Way • Objects to the proposed road between Old Caragh Road and Millbridge Way. This road, which requires the building of a new bridge over the canal, is in direct contradiction with the stated aim of promoting the canal as a greenway for walking and cycling. • States that not only will the construction of a bridge at this point be visually unpleasant but the increase in traffic will make it a less pleasant and more dangerous place for pedestrians and other low-impact road users such as cyclists who are supposed to be at the heart of the sustainable development of the town. • Notes that the preservation of the current green spaces in town is surely the very least that can be done for the environment in the locality, although many more proactive things also need to be done for the sake of present and future generations.

510 Eithne Ní Homes and Communities Fhlathartaigh • It’s a shame the Irish language is not included in the plan although there are other good suggestions. • All road signs and housing estate names should be in Irish or at least two languages.

Movement and Transport • Signs about nature and history of the area should be erected in Irish.

511 James Lawless Vision for Naas T.D. • Naas must be re-imagined for the 21st Century. The vision should be to make it attractive to and for families; making it accessible by and for all; build on its strengths (e.g. as a “food hub” and promote it as a “foodie destination”); capitalise on lessons learned from the pandemic in terms of Work life balance and provide the support services.

Homes & Communities • Encourage over the shop living units. • Ensure all new residential developments are located in sustainable locations. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Have an appropriate mix of housing type, tenure, density and size including the provision of appropriate supported housing and longer-term residential care solutions designed for older people and or people with disabilities. • The KCC site on the Caragh Road, zoned for housing, should be used for housing for older people.

Social Infrastructure/Open Space • Improve the linkages between parks/open spaces; make it possible to walk and or cycle (segregated) from the Lakes, through the Fairgreen, K Leisure to the Harbour, Monread Park, DeBurg Lands and onto Kerdiffstown Park. Form an accessible network between all our green spaces.

Social Infrastructure/Arts & Culture • Develop the Potato Market as an outdoor space suitable for cultural and art events. • Acquire the old Post Office building which opens onto Abbey St and turn it into an Arts Centre.

Social Infrastructure/Faith • The plan should identify another graveyard area. (Bodentown which is closest in Sallins is extremely close to capacity).

Education, Childcare & Health Facilities • It should be a condition of planning that Creches have to be provided in the 1st phase of all developments.

Movement & Transport • Permeability Strategy –New developments should contain links. However, retrofitting links into an established estate/development is not acceptable.

Public Transport Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • An internal bus is vital to provide connectivity between homes, schools, the main street and onto Sallins Train Station. Further development in Naas with no regular public transport links to the town centre/schools and train station is not sustainable. • An alternative to the Market Sq./Main Street bus interchange should be found. This is the heart of the town and should be developed as such.

Road & Street Network • The Naas Inner Relief Road / The Gallops Avenue was voted, and this decision must be upheld. The M7 upgrade and opening of Junction 9a will have a significant impact on the traffic flows around Naas. An updated Traffic Survey should be undertaken.

Parking Strategy • LED Parking signs on each of the access routes into Naas are imperative to advise of parking capacity/availability.

Economic Development, Retail & Tourism • The Former Donnelly Mirrors and Cemex Concrete sites at one of the major gateways into Naas must be developed as a matter of urgency. • Developing Naas as a “foodie hub” would make it an even more attractive destination for visitors. Naas also has huge potential for water-based activities. The competition of the Sallins – Naas Greenway and developing the Corbally line will significantly improve Naas’s Tourism offering. The Moat Hill needs investment, it has huge potential.

Natural Environment & Climate Change • Green Infrastructure Objective NE 2.1 should be given priority and extra funding which would only be a once off start up grant to estates with large green spaces to increase tree and pollinator friendly planting.

Built Heritage Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Moat Hill should be sensitively developed as a tourist attraction, with a viewing platform.

Urban Regeneration & Dev Strategy • There should be a standardised design template for signage, bins, seating etc. for the town; (universally accessible agus ag úsáid Gaeilge ar gach comhartha). • Market Square – This area should be returned to a civic space. • HGV Ban in Naas and reduce speed limit to 30kph.

512 M. Fogarty • All mentions of the Naas Inner Relief Road must be removed from the Draft Naas LAP.

513 Bernadette Objects to the proposed new connection in Millbridge Way and alongside the Mill Lane Nursing Home Mooney (Residential) and Pre-School for the following reason: • It’s directly opposite my home. At time of purchase, residents were assured this area was a protected area’ and would be an amenity for residents. • Devastating effects on safety. • More noise and pollution • It will increase traffic on the Sallins Road. • A through road would destroy the area and environment. • A bridge over the canal would severely damage the quiet community amenity of the canal. This area should be preserved. It would damage potential for water-based activities also. • The focus should be on facilitating pedestrians and cyclists, and not a through road.

514 Deirdre The LAP contains very many welcome and important initiatives for the Naas area. Desmond Concern is expressed regarding the proposed additional footpaths transecting the Jigginstown Green estate, linking with the canal path and surrounding road infrastructure for the following reasons: • The rationale for an additional pathway is unclear. • Potential for negative impacts, i.e. litter, dog fouling, antisocial behaviour. Improving ease of access and egress is likely to further exacerbate this problem. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The community garden in Jigginstown Green and the resident’s efforts to support greater biodiversity in the area are likely to be hampered by these developments.

515 Vonnie Murray The Naas Inner Relief Road was not and is not the answer to the towns traffic problems. A road connecting the Blessington Road with the Dublin Road should not be going through housing estates and is not conducive to young children cycling and walking to school.

516 Emma • All iterations of the Naas Inner Relief Road should be removed from the draft Local Area Plan because it Fitzgerald was defeated by a democratic vote in June 2019. • The proposed road would only move congestion to The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well and will not solve any traffic congestion. It will result in thousands of vehicles, including HGVs, going through existing quiet, mature residential estates, affecting thousands of residents in Naas. • The Naas Racecourse area must be preserved as the “Green Lung” for amenity purposes. • The now defunct Naas Inner Relief Road / The Gallops Avenue is out of date. It will not relieve congestion but will move it to new junctions. It will be a 36-40-year-old proposal by the time of its estimated implementation period of 6-10 years in the draft Naas Local Area Plan. • The solution is to replace the current proposal with an outer ring road, to run from the Blessington Road along the line of Route 6, to the east of the Racecourse, joining up with the Dublin Road close to the industrial area on Fishery Lane.

517 Claire Mahon The Naas Inner Relief Road The Naas Inner Relief Road was comprehensively defeated by a democratic vote of the Naas Municipal District in June 2019 and therefore should not be included in the CDP. The Gallops Avenue will merely move thousands of vehicles, including HGVs, into quiet, mature residential estates and move congestion to new proposed junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well and will not solve any traffic congestion in Naas. The Naas Racecourse area must be preserved as the “Green Lung” for future generations and maintained for recreational purposes. The road objective is out of date and an alternative objective should be Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. included to provide an outer ring road for the eastern/north eastern side of Naas which would be consistent with objective MT 15 of the CDP, which seeks to channel HGV traffic onto the regional and national road networks.

Education The plan should include a requirement to include additional education campuses within the town’s environs, to encourage students to either walk or cycle to school.

Active Leisure Welcoming the development of the Naas/Sallins Greenway, residents may see value in increasing the linkage between the Park at Kerdiffstown Park, the planned park at Sallins, the Greenway, and perhaps improved utilisation of the canal as a Blueway between Naas and Digby Bridge, ultimately heading for the river Liffey. Excellent for cycling, walking, or running.

518 Christine Sallins/Naas transport strategy did not address issues with fares on Naas buses. Social inclusion means that Murray people should not be discriminated against and the cost of a ticket on public transport should not be higher than the rest of the country. Fares on all Naas buses should follow other similar commuter towns like Bray, Greystones, Maynooth, and Celbridge. As it stands, Naas public transport is up to 300% more expensive (copy of fares attached).

519 Royal Canal Planning Context & Vision Branch, Inland • This submission supports the vision of a vibrant Canal Quarter, proposed Greenway to Corbally Harbour Waterways and examination of the reinstallation of a canal bridge on the Newbridge Road. The canal line should be Association of healthy, functional, and viable well into the future, which will be crucial in developing the canal’s tourism Ireland potential.

The Spectacular Green & Silver Route Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The ‘Green & Silver’ Route is the only circular route in Ireland (Royal Canal, the mid Shannon, Grand Canal, Dublin). It needs to be elevated to national planning status level to flourish and has potential for development as a tourist route.

Developing a successful Canal Quarter in Naas Harbour • A vibrant and successful canal quarter requires the firm foundation of a canal system fit for purpose. The Draft Plan mentions Corbally only in terms of a Greenway and does not fully consider the reopening of the canal. Naas Harbour is generally empty of boats for the following reason: the Naas line is short and requires passage through 5 locks; water taps for boats are needed in the harbour; a pump-out for emptying the waste tanks of barges is required; and the back of the harbour is heavily silted and requires dredging. • The proposed pedestrian bridge across the harbour is shown as a low-level construction. This bridge must conform to bridge heights on the canal network. • The suggestion of liveaboard barges just outside the harbour is an exciting proposition, however adequate services are required such as water, power, pump-out, a floating jetty and a wide section on the canal for barges to turn (Jigginstown is the nearest section for turning).

Feeders, Water Supply and Connecting the Dots • Water supply is critical to the future life of the Naas line and the Grand Canal. The Rathaskea supply enters directly into Naas Harbour and brings silt with it which is deposited into the harbour. Therefore, the back of the harbour is inaccessible to boats. The remaining water depth is 50-60cms deep. This needs to be dredged to make the harbour usable. • The Corbally harbour is fed by a strong viable feeder, which is vital to the Naas Line and Grand Canal. The Corbally line was closed to barge/boat traffic when culverting took place on the R445. The line has therefore become heavily silted at the Corbally Harbour end. Reinstatement of a canal bridge on the R445 would allow this line to be reopened to boats and barges and would be a much-needed incentive to attract boats up the Naas flight of locks from the main line of the canal. • The Corbally line remains run down but intact and presents a wonderful opportunity for tourism development through boating and kayaking. Services could be developed here. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

520 Ciaran Kelleher • The Gallops Avenue will merely move thousands of vehicles, including HGVs, closer to existing quiet, mature residential estates, affecting thousands of residents in Naas. • The Naas Racecourse area must be preserved as the “Green Lung” portion of the Town for future generations and maintained for recreational / amenity. • The Gallops Avenue is an out of date proposal that will not relieve congestion but move it to new junctions. • The Naas Local Area Plan must only incorporate the Naas area only, and must not overlap into other areas. The Naas Local Area Plan must be voted on by Naas MD Councillors only. Local decisions should only be made by local representatives. Any vote to adopt the Naas Local Area Plan must not go to full council. • I strongly oppose the road and will fight again to ensure that no trucks are diverted through our residential estates.

521 Pamela Victory • As a resident of Racecourse Gate, I am directly affected by the Inner Relief Road in terms of noise pollution, reduction of green space and danger due to traffic congestion. • All iterations of the Naas Inner Relief Road must be removed from the Local Area Plan because the project was defeated by democratic vote of Naas Municipal District in June 2019. • The Gallops Avenue will merely move thousands of vehicles, including HGVs, near to existing quiet, mature residential estates, affecting thousands of residents in Naas. Congestion will merely move to new proposed junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well and will not solve the problem. • The Naas Racecourse area must be preserved as the “Green Lung” portion of the Town for future generations and maintained for recreational / amenity purposes.

522 Tricia Madden • The “Gallops Avenue” is an attempt to re-introduce the Naas Inner Relief Road that was democratically rejected in 2019 and it and must be deleted from the LAP. • Local decisions should only be made by local representatives. Any decision on Naas lap must not go to full council. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The democratic decision that was made is being ignored so that is does not interfere with the 300 residential units that are planned for the 7-ha site adjacent to the Racecourse. • The proposed Gallops Avenue will move thousands of vehicles, including HGVs, into quiet, mature residential estates, and move congestion to new proposed junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well, which are all within established residential areas. • Route 6 avoided any residential areas and went through open land and adjoining industrial areas. • The Multi Criteria analysis in the Aecom study is flawed. The exclusion of the alternative route linking the Blessington Road with the Dublin Road (east of the racecourse), where there are no established housing estates, was inappropriately excluded purely on road traffic grounds (paragraph 9.5.1 of the AECOM document). • This route will increase traffic congestion on the Blessington Road and Dublin Road. An alternative objective should be included as follows: “the provision of an outer ring road, approximate to that outlined for Route 6 in the earlier consultation papers, (or route 1 – alternative) in the strategy) which should be, located to the eastern/north-eastern side of Naas, to cater for by-passing traffic, linking the Blessington Road with the Dublin road close to the junction of the latter with the N7. This outer ring road to be so routed, so as not to traverse or cut through existing residential areas, and to provide a long-term development boundary to the east/north-east of the town of Naas”. • All objectives in the draft Local Area Plan referring to Gallops Avenue should be replaced with a specific objective for an outer ring road, along this alignment, with consequent changes to the maps and diagrams.

523 Christine • Sallins train station does not meet the standards for a commuter town and should be included in the Murray DART+ expansion. A DART station could be built on the derelict site opposite the Big Ball. • KCC should liaise with the NTA and other stakeholders for more infrastructure projects like BusConnects, DART, etc. The current transport system isn’t fit for purpose. With thousands of new houses and apartments built, Naas be congested that quality of life will take a huge hit. More people use Sallins train station than Celbridge or Clondalkin. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • We need more local bus routes connecting the immediate area and also Naas with its surrounding areas such as Clane, Kill, Rathcoole, Tallaght, Blessington, etc. This is not addressed in the Sallins/Naas Transport Strategy nor in the Local Area Plan.

524 Westar Group This submission is accompanied by a Planning Submission and an Engineering Report (Site Services, Transportation and Flood Risk). Summary of Key Issues: • Westar Group are the owners of c. 11.95ha of land within the Draft LAP area. These lands are strategically located to support the compact growth of Naas, in particular a stronger, connected, sustainable and vibrant town centre. This would align with the intended vision for Naas in RSES, which focuses on sustainable and sequential growth, prioritising low carbon, compact and consolidated and connected pattern of development. • The Draft LAP does not ensure sufficient land will be available to meet residential needs for the next nine years, as set out in Section 28 Development Plan Guidelines. The consequences of including population headroom (as per the Implementation Roadmap) and not land supply headroom is that there will be significant under provision of housing supply. Additional lands should be zoned to ensure population targets are met. • The Draft zonings do not reflect the contribution of this landholding to a compact, consolidated and connected pattern of development. • Figures should be adjusted to take into account sites which are not really Tier 1 sites (e.g. Site with permission 15/1060 for 385 units that is dependent on delivery of IRR and the site which is being zoned C New Residential for 252 units that is subject to a Part 8). • A more appropriate figure of 2.39 persons per household should be used in line with the Kildare Housing Strategy and the NPF. • The requirement for c. 500 social units for Naas will not be delivered and therefore the social housing list will not be reduced.

Naas Sallins Transport Strategy 2020 Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Transport Strategy considered this landholding as strategically placed to provide linkages between the town centre and NWQ/ & Sallins. A portion of the public transport link can be developed on the landholding. The importance of the landholding in not reflected in the zonings within the Draft LAP. • The rationale for the strategic reserve zoning appears wholly unwarranted and mismatched given the strategic transport links identified for the landholding.

Recommended Zonings for Landholding • The landholding is addressed in this submission as Areas 1, 2, 3 and 4 as per map below. • Area 1: A ‘Town Centre’ Zoning is suggested here to promote a mix of uses, subject to key objectives in relation to bus terminus/mobility hub; residential and commercial developments creating public plazas; linear linkages and provision of public park in Canal Harbour area. • Area 2 and Part Area 3: The 3.85ha of the landholding zoned for residential development is welcomed. However, this is not deliverable until such time as the masterplan work is complete which requires the preparation of a flood risk study. This postpones the delivery of housing on a site that is ready to go with no infrastructural constraints or flood risk. The masterplan and Flood Risk study should be omitted. • Remainder of Area 3: The proposed ‘Strategic Reserve’ does not provide any definitive zoning function with the LAP timeframe or beyond. This should be reviewed as this approach is contract to National and Regional planning policy given the proximity to the town centre. The impact of CSO1.9 is to sterilise Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. substantial portions of land from development, for reasons relating to haphazard or piecemeal development, which can be avoided by more pro-active development control policies. The zoning given to this site in the Draft 2019 LAP should be allocated. • Area 4: This should be re-zoned to B: Existing / Infill Residential. • The overall landholding provides a strategic opportunity for linkages and synergies between the town centre and lands to the west/Millenium Park and beyond. Amended zonings are requested to have regard to the foregoing (mixed use zoning close to town centre; residential and canal side linear park).

Location of Landholding • The lands are serviced, within 500m of Naas town centre, undeveloped at present, are underutilised strategic landbank and have canal frontages.

Zoning History • In the 2011-2017 Naas Town Development Plan the lands were primarily zoned New Residential (Area 3) and lands that would be the subject of a future Local Area Plan (Areas 1 and 2). • In the Draft 2019 Naas LAP, the landholding was zoned town centre (Area 1) New residential (Areas 2 and 3) and were included as part of a Key Development Area (including regeneration lands). The Draft 2019 LAP acknowledged the strategic importance of the landholding. The OPR in their submission to that Plan did not raise concern about the proposed zoning and supported the need to create a strong connected, vibrant town centre with an emphasis on public transport and sustainable forms of movement. • The rationale for Draft zonings in the 2021 LAP is unclear and contradictory to the recommendations of the OPR’s 2019 Report and to National and Regional planning policy relating to compact growth, consolidation and connected patterns of urban development. The owner is committed to the delivery of these lands, including public transport hub at undercroft level, a hotel, offices, retail, public realm etc.

Inappropriate Approach to Zoning Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Draft LAP does not identify an evidence-based assessment for the zoning of lands in the manner identified, contrary to the principles of national and regional planning policy, and there is a disconnect between public transportation strategies and zonings. • Area 1 (as per map above) could be zoned Town Centre to consolidate and support existing town centre retail uses. • In Area 2, 3.85ha is zoned C3 New Residential. However, this is not deliverable as it is the subject of a future Masterplan, Flood Risk Study and Variation. This postpones the delivery of housing and therefore this should be omitted from the Plan. • This landholding is the only Strategic Reserve lands located in close proximity to the town centre. The rationale for de-zoning and sterilisation of the remainder of the landholding is unclear. • The flooding information on which the draft zoning is based is not up to date, predicated on CFRAM information and requires further refinement. JBA consulting argue there is no impediment in terms of flooding to the future development of these lands.

Sustainable Planning and Infrastructure Assessment (SPIA) • The rationale and basis of ranking of the landholding is underscored as it is argued that the landholding should be reclassified as Tier 1 and not Tier 2 and the SPIA should be reviewed. • In terms of Core Strategy Compliance, Sites A1 and C3 should be afforded higher scores given their proximity to town centre and sequential potential. • In terms of Strategic Outcomes of the NPF, it is argued sites A1 and C3 should be marked higher as the landholding supports compact growth, enhances connectivity, and provides a sustainable and integrated community. It is argued there is no impediment in terms of flood risk, water, or wastewater connections. Subject lands meet Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy objectives.

Core Strategy Calculations • In Table 3.4, 877 units are assigned for extant permissions however there is no guarantee these will be delivered. Two sites are referred to (C8 and C16) that require a separate Part 8 process and as such cannot be considered as Tier 1 lands. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • 964 units are identified as being built between 2016 and 2020. These 964 units should not form part of the calculations. The impact of the inclusion is a reduction of c. 40% of housing numbers in the Key Town. • The persons per household figure of 2.79 is considered too low and 2.39 persons per household is suggested, as per the Kildare Housing Strategy and to reflect NPF.

Naas Sallins Transportation Strategy • The Baseline Report of the Strategy acknowledges the strategic nature of the landholding (as ‘KDA West’). • The Strategy identifies several transport objectives channelled through the landholding as follows: PT2 (Bus Interconnection at Naas Harbour); PT4 (local Bus Route); PT11 (Bus link to Sallins By-Pass): RD3 (Millbridge Street road link); C1 (Naas to Sallins Greenway); and C16 (NWQ link road cycle route). • The importance of the client’s landholding is not reflected in the proposed zonings. The rationale for strategic reserve appears wholly unwarranted.

Rationale for Amending Proposed Zonings • Figure 10.26 Design Framework for CRA 6 refers to the Canal Quarter Masterplan. The proposal put forward does not constitute the optimal use of this portion of the clients’ lands in the context of objectives CQ1.1, CQ 1.4 and CQ 1.8. Town centre zoning and mixed uses in conjunction with amenity addressing the canal would be preferable to add vibrancy, to support integrated land use and transport planning. • The intended Masterplan area includes strategic reserve lands. A complete masterplan could not be completed within the LAP plan period, which will delay the delivery of the canal quarter. There is a risk the lands will remain undeveloped. • All lands within 1,000m of the town centre should be rezoned for development and removed from strategic reserve with clear and specific development control objectives. The approach to land zoning in close proximity to the town centre must be called into question. • Northwest Quadrant Masterplan: The Westar lands should not form part of any future NWQ Masterplan, as these lands can be master planned as part of a development proposal. The lands have no Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. infrastructural constraints and can provide much needed residential development located centrally within Naas.

Strategic Planning Policy supporting review of Zonings • The 2019 Draft LAP zoning for this landholding would constitute an appropriate form of zoning in close proximity to Naas town centre and would align with the RSES vision. • It is critical that the LAP allocated sufficient zoned land to enable Naas develops as a Key Town, to provide for compact growth on lands sequentially located proximate to the town centre. • This would help deliver housing, as set out in Rebuilding Ireland and in particular Pillar 3. • The proposed development accords with NPFs core principles for housing delivery: being prioritised in existing settlements; at a sustainable location (NPO 33); with access to services and within a 10 minute walk of the town centre; in close proximity to new transport infrastructure; promoting walking and cycling; sequential development; promoting compact urban form. • Section 28 Development Plan Guidelines require planning authorities to ensure continuity of supply of zoned residential land to meet needs for the next 9 years. • The consequences of including population headroom and not land supply headroom is that there will be significant under provision of housing supply for Naas. Additional lands should be zoned. ‘Leap frogging’ sequential sites are contrary to the principles of proper planning. • This approach to land use zoning will exacerbate the lop-sided nature of development. Serviced lands close to the town centre should be zoned.

Lands located to the West in Finlay Park • The 0.25 ha part of the landholding now zoned ‘F: Open Space in the Draft Plan should be zoned ‘B: Existing Residential’ as it is fully serviced (foul, water, access); it represents a natural infilling and it’s within 500m from Naas town Centre. The parent permission for Finlay Park includes more than 15% public open space and this additional zoned Open Space is not required to serve surrounding residents.

Conclusion Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Draft zonings for this landholding should be re-examined given their close proximity to Naas town centre as they promote compact, consolidated growth in a sequential manner. • The Draft Zonings are contrary to the recommendations of the OPRs submission to the 2019 Draft LAP, contrary to National and Regional planning policy relating to compact growth, consolidation and patterns of urban development. • The Draft zonings do not make optimal use of lands identified as core material consideration in the Naas Sallins Transport Study. • The landholding should be zoned as per the 2019 Draft LAP.

Summary of Accompanying Engineering Report • The SPIA identifies sites C3 and A1 as Tier 2 sites. This report submits information to support a reassessment of the scoring used in relation to: Drainage/SuDS/Flooding; Water Supply; Wastewater and Roads. • Flooding: there is high uncertainty regarding flood risk in Naas due to poor availability of modelled data and possible interconnection between fluvial and surface water drainage and canal systems. The CFRAM report noted the Grand Canal system had not been fully modelled for CFRAM analysis. JBA document indicated that: o A full hydraulic model was developed for the site, triggered following review of CFRAMs. o The source of flood risk is the Bluebell Stream, which overtops the Grand Canal and subsequently the site during a flood event. o A site-specific flood model has been developed incorporating the Grand Canal and Bluebell Stream based on LIDAR data. o Sites C3 and A1 are fully located in Flood Zone C. • There’s unlimited potential for SuDS to comply with best practise. • Water Supply: Subject lands have direct access to existing water services with capacity, confirmed by Irish Water. • Wastewater: Both sites are well serviced by sewers now directed to Osberstown. • Roads Infrastructure: Both sites are serviceable from Finlay Park development. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Conclusion: Sites C3 and A1 have been significantly underestimated by KCC, resulting in a Tier 2 classification and should be reconsidered. • Accompanied by Ground Investigation Report, Confirmation of Feasibility from Irish Water, Technical Note on SSFRA by JBA Consulting and Systra Transport Assessment Scoping Document. • Systra Document concludes: o The landholding can play a key role in delivering required infrastructure, the first step of unlocking development in the NWQ. o Both sites are excellent locations to support sustainable travel. o Infrastructure has been designed to support proposals set out in Naas Sallins Transport Strategy including PT2, PT11, C1, C16, C36, C37 and RD3. o Site is highly accessible, proximate to the town centre, accessible by walking, cycling and public transport. o A modest extension to the Caragh Road would be required to provide road access into the northern site. Development further north in the NWQ cannot proceed without these transport measure and this landholding can unlock further development.

525 Vincent Kelly Objects to the proposed Gallops Avenue road. The Naas Inner Relief Road on the same route was already rejected in 2019. The “Gallops Avenue” is not suitable for vehicular traffic, instead the Route 6 should be used with proper traffic flow. The detrimental effects of having this Gallops avenue road so close to houses especially because of quarry traffic is not the right solution for the residents of Naas.

526 Kyran Hurley Vision There is no reference to the Design Manual of Urban Roads & Streets (DMURS) as being a guiding document in the formation and preparation of the Plan. It provides practical measures to achieve the vision and not just strictly in the Movement and Transport Chapter.

DMURS Chapter 3 (Street Networks) and Chapter 4 (Street Design) set out the approaches to design and movement within street networks with the aim of creating better connected places. 1960’s residential communities resulted in increased car dependency and reduced pedestrians and cycle activity. DMURS Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. recommends and gives examples demonstrating the advantages of permeable grid network spatially organised around strategic links and centres/nodes. Recently built housing and school developments in Naas are still following the dendritic design principles of which DMURS is critical and there does not appear to be any consideration in the Plan that the DMURS design principles will be used in future development.

Built Heritage The unsightly appearance of Jigginstown Castle, a National Monument, has been the same for the last 35 years. There is no explanatory plaque explaining to the public the building and its historic significance. I actively support the objectives relating to Jigginstown Castle and urge the decision makers to ensure that it does not take another 35 years before its general appearance and access to the public is improved.

527 Joan Branhall I wish to strongly object to the proposed building of a new road and bridge at Millbridge. • During the last year we have come to value and appreciate our local amenities more than ever. • Walking the canal has provided us with the opportunity to reconnect with nature and enjoy our surroundings. • A new bridge across such an important local beauty spot would be highly detrimental to the environment.

528 Bob Quinn Core Strategy • There are concerns about zoning 500 acres of the Northwest Quadrant without a coherent plan as this could eventually result in a sprawl of retail, residential, community and commercial development, seriously impacting on the compact growth required to build a strong and resilient town centre.

Homes & Communities • The focus on age-friendly accommodation is welcome. KCC’s target that a minimum of 12% of new builds should be suitable for persons with a disability should be significantly increased to cater for an ageing population. • There should be designated dog parks throughout the town.

Economic Development, Retail and Tourism Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • It is not clear from the plan how much land needs to be zoned to accommodate the extra 3,329 jobs by 2027. KCC should develop a metric to determine how much land is required in this regard over the term of the plan before enormous amounts of land is zoned unnecessarily. • There should be a long term, coherent plan for the reintroduction of the De Burgh estate to the people of Naas to assess its impact on social infrastructure, active travel, health and recreation measures. Public drinking fountains, waste disposal measures and connectivity to the surrounding area should be put in place. No part of the estate should be used for car parking. Active travel should be encouraged. • When the key retail sites are development, what is the Council likely to adopt as its retail strategy? The Council should work with local stakeholders to bring about an appropriate and desirable mix of retail into the core retail area before any peripheral retail space is permitted. • KCC should engage with a wider variety of stakeholders (public and private) to ensure a quality Farmers Market returns to the town immediately. Ideally the market would have access to surface car parking, a suitable power source, water, and an indoor area.

Natural environment and climate change • Naas could become a leader in biodiversity. There’s an opportunity for a cohesive, community-led biodiversity trail linking Lakelands, the Canal and De Burgh estate. • The Dublin Road and North and South Main Street should be narrowed to provide more space for pedestrians, cyclists, trees, and greenery.

Infrastructure and Environmental Services • Commercial rate payers should be provided with a breakdown of what their commercial rates pay for. Litter is an issue in Naas. Every business pays commercial rates for waste collection and a variety of services and the Council must deliver on services paid for by local businesses.

Movement & Transport • The proposed bridge from Landen Park over the Grand Canal is not supported. Alternative permeability measures should be considered without Landen Park being disproportionately impacted by these measures. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

529 Susan McGrath As a resident of Ashfield Park, I object to the pedestrian walkway proposed for Ashfield Pk/Kilcullen Road. • There are already easy pedestrian accesses to the Kilcullen Road through Patrician Avenue and the South Ring Road. • It is incurring unnecessary expense on taxpayers, particularly when pedestrian access is already in place. • The pedestrian access will bring safety and anti-social issues to a small quiet residential estate.

530 Naas Access Public Realm Group • Eagerly await a template set of designs for seating, bollards, bins, street furniture and signs. Will give Naas a professional, tidy image while being inclusive and accessible to all. • Popular Square has proved a success; Market Square should be another centre meeting hub.

Canal & Harbour Quarter, St David’s Castle and the Potato Market. • Huge benefit to Naas via tourism and to the residents as a recreation hub.

Traffic & Movement • To promote a safe and fully accessible streetscape there should be a ban on HGV’S passing through the town. • To accommodate rear access, longer disabled vehicles, we recommend 2/3 extended parking bays in town. • Believe in the promotion of cycle lanes and additional parks and walking areas. • Greater permeability is needed for cyclist between housing estates. • Children should have safe cycle lane access to all the schools.

Bus interchanges • Bus interchanges should not be in Market Square or around the Harbour area. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • A special sat down area to include schools runs, places near the Ballymore Roundabout and Wolfe Tone Street.

Lakes, Famine graveyard and the Fairgreen area • Believe that this area needs rejuvenation. • All seating around the Lakes should have a concrete plinth around them and an extra resting area beside the seating for a wheelchair users to use. • The surrounding areas currently have an untidy look and a lack of colour or floral displays. • The Famine Graveyard could be a great amenity and tourist attraction area. Planning and Enterprise • Need for step down housing /2 bed apartments for older people in the town. • Creating a mixed selection of future special needs housing and the completion of Crèches already granted planning permission, is badly needed.

531 Una Murphy Urban Regeneration and Development Strategy • This submission objects to the regeneration of the Harbour area. The proposed roadway through a well- stablished housing estate to access a proposed car park and amenity is not in keeping with maintaining the canal as a Natural Heritage Area. The proposal is intrusive, it will not protect views to and from Abbey Bridge and it’s unclear what is planned for the pedestrianisation of the canal and Harbour areas. The roads along the canal are essential routes for access to town. To restrict access to these roads by coded bollards could be seen as creating gated communities. Roads can be shared safely. • The proposal for a landmark building at the corner of the junction of the Dublin Road and Blessington Road will impact on views to and from Naas. The proposed pedestrian and cyclist route though the Tesco Metro car park would have a detrimental impact on the smaller shops in the area if car parking is lost.

Movement and Transport • Proposed Millbridge Street link road RD3/3A from the Caragh Road through the Mill Lane would have a major impact on the visual integrity of the canal, would disrupt the picturesque view (especially to Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Tandy’s Bridge and Abbey Bridge, protected views) and would go against its designation as a natural heritage area.

Economic Development, Retail and Tourism • Removing more on street car parking in Naas will have a negative impact on the retail and nightlife of the town. Removing safe parking spaces form the Main Street is contrary to achieving a Purple Flag status for the town.

Consultation • Can the Council commit to allow further public consultation on any proposed works identified for action, especially those not requiring Part 8.

532 David The submission calls for the following: Monaghan • Public realm plan incorporated in or linked to the new Naas LAP • Transport strategy for Naas/Sallins needs to be clearly mapped out and linked to the LAP • More pocket parks in Naas, located near schools for children to enjoy • More pedestrian/zebra crossings in the town.

533 Liam Greene Urban Regeneration and Development Strategy • Section 10.7: The Strategic Reserve zoning of the NWQ is welcomed as this will hopefully protect the integrity of the lands to provide future strategic expansion of the town. • The proposed large housing development adjacent to the Canal Bank/Abbeyville is of concern as this area is always subject to flooding. There are vast areas of land around the old wastewater treatment plant and The Knocks that remain flooded for most of the year. Lands across from the DeBurghs Lock were also under water this year. If these lands are developed, the displaced water could pose a flood risk to residential properties. • Large housing development should be pushed away from the greenway and canal to allow residents of Naas enjoy it as a green space / unique scenic area and protected for future generations. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Movement and Transport • Objectives RD3 and RD3A (Millbridge Street- Old Caragh Road to Millbridge Way) are objected to. The proposed bridge would have a detrimental effect on the visual amenity of the canal (like bridges built at Osberstown and Jigginstown). The canal is a vital local amenity that should be preserved. Additional traffic volumes travelling over the bridge would disrupt this and it would increase traffic on the Sallins Road. It would be detrimental to wildlife, flora, and fauna. The area west of Millbridge Way estate was originally designated a wildlife sanctuary.

534 Joseph Natural Environment and Climate Change O’Loughlin • It is disingenuous to include a Datacentre under this Chapter title. • Attempting to sell the gas turbine generators as green, through the benefit of CHP using fossil fuel, is contrary to climate change and is ‘greenwashing’. • The Draft Plan omits how the datacentre will be powered. It is inferred that electricity, heating and cooling will come from a gas turbine. • New datacentres should be sited close to renewable energy/hydro/wave/solar/wind/geothermal. • Eirgrid do not have the capacity for additional datacentre demand if the new datacentre would be gas- powered (Eirgrid Data Centre Connection diagram attached). • If a deep drill geothermal/hydrothermal power station is required, this should be mentioned in the plan. If so, locations further north would be better suited based on GSI information. The EPA’s submission to the plan doesn’t mention a power generation station. • If the Eir building on Abbey Street is to be reused as a brownfield site, it would be suited to host/co-host servers to support local businesses.

535 Gerard Byrne • The Gallops Avenue proposal is a re-hashing and renaming of a rejected route. It must be deleted from the local area plan and the democratic wishes of locals and councillors. • The Gallops Avenue route will move traffic into mature residential areas and does not address the long- term needs of the town. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • A Route 6-style orbital ring road is the only long-term suitable route to cater for the expected growth in Naas. • The AECOM review was flawed. • This LAP should only be voted upon by local councillors and should not go to full council.

536 Naas Tidy Naas Tidy Towns provide an attached submission on amendments to the Draft LAP. Towns • Refers to quoted text from section 1.4 which highlights lack of social and community infrastructure delivery and poor emphasis on public transport, walking and cycling. Agrees that public transport, walking and cycling should be prioritised. • Refers to the RPOs in section 2.1 and suggests RPO 4.5 (regeneration of historic core) and RPO 4.51 (regeneration of under-utilised industrial lands) should be addressed in short-term.

Old Town Demesne (De Burghs) • Refers to section 4.5.2. Suggests Millbank Lodge is opened to the public in short term. • Considers Old Town Demesne (De Burghs) an amenity with a large part in public ownership. Access should be fast-tracked in a way maintaining biodiversity and heritage value. • Suggests site within walls of Old Town Demesne is made accessible could be enjoyed by community and have tourism value. Image attached. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Green Infrastructure • Refers to the habitat mapping in Map 7.1 which identifies biodiverse areas. • Suggests linking these areas together to create wildlife corridors, creating continuous corridor through town. Provides image to show this and states areas in green are protected and enhanced with planting, underground ducting, hedgerows, vertical gardens, etc.

Castle Quarter St. David’s Castle and Environs • Refers to section 10.4.4 CRA 2 which earmarks the grounds of St Davids Castle for high-quality residential development. Suggests this site would serve the community of Naas better if used as an amenity and park as there are plenty of other brownfield sites where residential development can be accommodated. • Offers following reasons for suggestion: • It is a historically sensitive site and ideal for cultural and heritage activities. A natural amphitheatre. • Ideal location in heart of town. • St. Davids Castle offers an amazing backdrop during day and spectacular if lit at night, promoting tourism. • Could be utilised by the whole community for generations, not a select few residents. • Map 7.1 identifies a site in area as a potential ecological corridor. • Ideal location for cultural events like concerts, festivals etc. • Site’s wildlife and biodiversity should be maintained and enjoyed. • Ideal location for footpath/cycleway to serve east of town.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Further Points • Suggests improving Sallins Rd-Monread junction to accommodate right turn into Monread when leaving Naas. • Suggests eastern ring road at Gallops Avenue is revisited in short-term and is imperative. • The moate should be accessible. • Suggests providing rain cover on areas of Main Street to enhance trade/tourism. • Suggests one-way inner ring road and pedestrianisation of Main Street. • Suggests more focus on Naas and historical town. • More access to St. Davids Church. • Suggests protection/renovation of St Davids Castle and public opening. • Suggests land behind St Davids Castle is zoned for amenity. • Future housing/commercial developments should integrate wildlife projects: o Wildlife corridors through estates. o Swift boxes on end of terrace houses o Bat boxes in trees o Hedgehog tunnels between gardens. o Percentage green space left to grow wild. o Community gardens. • No mention of Monread Park playground upgrade/re-location. • Proposes a memorial garden for the workhouse graveyard which could include groups such as those who died from suicide, in road accidents, in the workhouse, etc. and could be a sensory garden. • No mention of overall aesthetics of Naas. Suggests a ‘theme’ for street art/furniture/monuments/roundabouts and could be in many forms. A theme helps make town cohesive and encourages visitors/tourists. • Referring to section 10.5.5 – green waste facility. Suggests one facility is not enough and two or three is more realistic. Asks who is intended to run/manage these facilities? They must be monitored carefully. Asks how KCC will promote/support residents to set up composting facility. • Referring to pg. 111, asks what is KCC’s plan for ‘’protecting it from indiscriminate dumping and advertising’’. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Referring to section 10.5.3, suggests it would be helpful to mention preventative measures for those who litter. • Refers to section 10.5.1. Suggests KCC be more specific about maintaining and securing more recycling facilities. Asks how many facilities, their locations, how they will be fenced off from public view and how they will be emptied regularly? • Section 10.3.2/pg.120: o Calls for coherence in urban form keeping with surrounding context. Suggests evidence of history is made visual in form of monuments or street art. Key focal points should have quality, well- maintained photo points. o Place and character: Where is this displayed? Link character with art forms. • Refers to pg.122 CRA Framework. Suggests a theme to link all six Core Regeneration Areas. They should see creativity, unique streetscapes, etc. • Refers to pg.125 and asks what is in mind for the ‘’high quality piece of architecture? Requests the Fairgreen recycling centre is screened off in short-term. • Refers to pg. 155 – Public Realm: o Signage: Suggests standardised signage boards in industrial estates. Stop business owners placing signs on footpaths. Cease practice of advertising boards attached to traffic lights. o De-cluttering: Remove excess signage on buildings/forecourts/footpaths. o Public Art: Suggests more street art, statues, for uniqueness. • Suggests more cycling/walking facilities and easier access for children to walk/cycle to school. • More biodiversity projects on approach roads. • More planted trees in main street. • More public water fountains. • All new developers should have native and pollinator friendly planting. • Community composting provided by council. • More bins in high amenity areas. • Weekend bin service. • More electric car charging points on main street. • Improve aesthetics of the approach roads. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Suggests air monitoring machine installed in new housing estates and shared with residents and purchasers.

537 Gerry Madden • The “Gallops Avenue” is an attempt to re-introduce the Naas Inner Relief Road that was democratically rejected in 2019 and it and must be deleted from the LAP. • Local decisions should only be made by local representatives. Any decision on Naas lap must not go to full council. • The democratic decision that was made is being ignored so that is does not interfere with the 300 residential units that are planned for the 7-ha site adjacent to the Racecourse. • The proposed Gallops Avenue will move thousands of vehicles, including HGVs, into quiet, mature residential estates, and move congestion to new proposed junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well, which are all within established residential areas. • Route 6 avoided any residential areas and went through open land and adjoining industrial areas. • The Multi Criteria analysis in the Aecom study is flawed. The exclusion of the alternative route linking the Blessington Road with the Dublin Road (east of the racecourse), where there are no established housing estates, was inappropriately excluded purely on road traffic grounds. • This route will increase traffic congestion on the Blessington Road and Dublin Road. • An alternative objective should be included as follows: “the provision of an outer ring road, approximate to that outlined for Route 6 in the earlier consultation papers, (or route 1 – alternative) in the strategy) which should be, located to the eastern/north-eastern side of Naas, to cater for by-passing traffic, linking the Blessington Road with the Dublin road close to the junction of the latter with the N7. This outer ring road to be so routed, so as not to traverse or cut through existing residential areas, and to provide a long-term development boundary to the east/north-east of the town of Naas”. • All objectives in the draft Local Area Plan referring to Gallops Avenue should be replaced with a specific objective for an outer ring road, along this alignment, with consequent changes to the maps and diagrams. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 538 Thomas James Movement and Transport Kinlough • There are several issues not addressed in the Sallins/Naas Transport assessment that should be taken into account in the Local Area Plan. • Naas does not need more dangerous intercity train carriages. It needs clean, efficient, eco-friendly, commuter friendly carriages like the DART. DART to Sallins/Naas should be prioritised. • Sallins train station needs major renovation. • High frequency local bus services to and from the station are long overdue to link all areas of Naas with the train station by public transport. • KCC should prioritise the construction of a park and ride in the Sallins/Naas area and investigate the feasibility of constructing another train station west of Sallins on the Naas Ring Road. • KCC should consider harmonising transport infrastructure around Naas to have one common, simple and affordable fare system for all travel. Naas’s only bus routes (139 and 1236) are not connected with any other transport infrastructure in the country. Operator and fare complexity are the biggest barriers to public transport usage. • Public transport must be less expensive and quicker than using a car which is not the case in Naas. There are no bus priority measures in the area. • Simple local journeys are not feasible as there is no local public transport, e.g. nothing links the hospital, train station or other amenities via public transport. KCC should liaise with the NTA to develop measures underlined in the Naas/Sallins transport strategy and improve bus services and accessibility. • There should be better public transport links with North Kildare, especially with Maynooth University (also Kilcock, Clebridge, Lexilp, Clane, Sallins). • KCC should consider building a bus lane on the N7. More local bus priority measures should be put in place in Naas, especially on the Newbridge and Dublin Roads. • If these comments are not within the scope of the consultation, KCC should take note of them.

539 Joan Bramhall This submission objects to the proposed rezoning of the DeBurgh estate, ref C19 on Map 11.1. With the continuing development and expansion of Naas, it is imperative we retain what little green space we have.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 540 Niamh Skelton • All iterations of the Naas Inner Relief Road/ The Gallops Avenue must be removed from the Draft Naas Local Area Plan because it was defeated by democratic vote in 2019. • The Gallops Avenue will merely move thousands of vehicles, including HGVs, into mature residential estates affecting thousands of residents in Naas. • The Naas Racecourse must be preserved as a Green Lung for future generations and maintained for recreational and amenity purposes. • The road objective is approx. 30 years old and is out of date. People in the area know that it will not relieve congestion but move congestion to new junctions.

541 Margaret Urban Regeneration and Development Strategy Greene • Section 10.7: The Strategic Reserve zoning of the NWQ is welcomed as this will hopefully protect the integrity of the lands to provide future strategic expansion of the town. • The proposed large housing development adjacent to the Canal Bank/Abbeyville is of concern as this area is always subject to flooding. There are vast areas of land around the old wastewater treatment plant and The Knocks that remain flooded for most of the year. Lands across from the DeBurghs Lock were also under water this year. If these lands are developed, the displaced water could pose a flood risk to residential properties. • Large housing development should be pushed away from the greenway and canal to allow residents of Naas enjoy it as a green space / unique scenic area and protected for future generations.

Movement and Transport • Objectives RD3 and RD3A (Millbridge Street- Old Caragh Road to Millbridge Way) are objected to. The proposed bridge would have a detrimental effect on the visual amenity of the canal (like bridges built at Osberstown and Jigginstown). The canal is a vital local amenity that should be preserved. Additional traffic volumes travelling over the bridge would disrupt this and it would increase traffic on the Sallins Road. It would be detrimental to wildlife, flora, and fauna. The area west of Millbridge Way estate was originally designated a wildlife sanctuary.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 542 Michael • All iterations of the Naas Inner Relief Road/ The Gallops Avenue must be removed from the Draft Naas Skelton Local Area Plan because it was defeated by democratic vote in 2019. • The Gallops Avenue will merely move thousands of vehicles, including HGVs, into mature residential estates affecting thousands of residents in Naas. • Congestion will move from current junctions to the proposed junction at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well. It will not solvce traffic congestion in Naas. • Naas Racecourse should be preserved as a Green Lung for future generations. • The Naas LAP should not overlap into areas outside of the Naas area.

543 Kate McCoy • This submission objects to the proposed Inner Relief Road or Gallops Avenue. This has been democratically rejected and to see its again is disappointing and frustrating. It is potentially dangerous in a residential setting.

544 Yvonne Gill • There is a need to give residents of the estates in Naas West a much-needed Community park as there is a lack of amenities in the area which was desperately needed during Covid 19. • The land opposite Caragh Court has now been rezoned ‘New Residential’ but was previously ‘Infill/Residential’. Leaving the area zoned ‘Infill/Residential’ would allow the residents to have a community park, to have amenity for their health and wellbeing, as this zoning objective allows inter alia ‘new and improved ancillary services’ and ‘to preserve and improve residential amenity’. • Some years ago, Cllr. James Lawless motion to have this land declared a park was defeated. Why is the site being re-zoned if it was supposed to be zoned for housing in the first place? • This submission is accompanied by a Copy of Submission 429 Kevin Maher which includes a Vision document / Strategy for Naas West and associated references (See Submission 429 summary).

545 Emer Hynan • All iterations of the Naas Inner Relief Road/The Gallops Avenue must be removed from the Draft Naas LAP as it was defeated by a democratic vote in 2019 and this decision must be upheld. • The Gallops Avenue will move thousands of vehicles, including HGVs, into mature residential estates affecting thousands of residents. This will not solve congestion in Naas. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Naas Racecourse should be preserved as a Green Lung for the town and for future generations and maintained for recreational and amenity purposes. • The Road objective is 30 years old and out of date. People in the area know it will not relieve congestion. • Local decisions should only be made by local representatives and the Naas LAP must not go to full Council. • The open space in the Racecourse Gate residential estate would be reduced to less than the minimum requirements of 15% if the proposed road goes ahead (it’s currently at approx. 20%) thus contravening Council policy. Racecourse Gate does not appear in the environmental reports, except at the introduction.

Evie Sammon • The improved cycleways, green spaces and infrastructure are welcomed. • The town has doubled in size since the early 1990s and social infrastructure has been left lagging behind and must be addressed. • The regeneration and development of the centre of Naas must be a critical element of the LAP in the medium term. • The location of the ‘Gallops Avenue’ is not the right one for Naas or for the residents of the area. Consideration should be given to a permeability link or greenway in this area. • Objects to RD3/RD3A for the re-routing of traffic from the Newbridge direction via Finlay Park as it brings traffic into a residential area. • Objects to Permeability Link no. 36 and 37 as there are existing access points along the Rathasker Road (St. Michael's Terrace and a pedestrian path linking to Fair Green Street). • The permeability routes proposed at Jigginstown Green (63 and 64) fail to take into account already existing permeability routes in Jigginstown Green. • Objects to permeability links no. 21 and no.22, as they open up the estates green area straight on to the canal and on to the road and from a laneway into a carpark of a busy industrial estate. There are links further down that should suffice for permeability. • Supports Naas GAAs submission on the rezoning of lands. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • KCC must identify and reserve sufficient amounts of open space and amenity lands for use by sporting organisations to meet the growing population needs. There is a significant need for municipal pitches (like Naas GAA, Schools clubs, Naas RFC, Naas AFC and Naas United etc.). Sites should be identified for municipal pitches as soon as possible. • The Council should consider approximately 10-15 acres land north east of the proposed roundabout at Newhall for commercial zoning to facilitate 100+ jobs be moved from Dublin to Kildare.

547 Jackie Madden • The “Gallops Avenue” is an attempt to re-introduce the Naas Inner Relief Road that was democratically rejected in 2019 and it and must be deleted from the LAP. • Local decisions should only be made by local representatives. Any decision on Naas lap must not go to full council. • The democratic decision that was made is being ignored so that is does not interfere with the 300 residential units that are planned for the 7-ha site adjacent to the Racecourse. • The proposed Gallops Avenue will move thousands of vehicles, including HGVs, into quiet, mature residential estates, and move congestion to new proposed junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well, which are all within established residential areas. • Route 6 avoided any residential areas and went through open land and adjoining industrial areas. • The Multi Criteria analysis in the Aecom study is flawed. The exclusion of the alternative route linking the Blessington Road with the Dublin Road (east of the racecourse), where there are no established housing estates, was inappropriately excluded purely on road traffic grounds. • This route will increase traffic congestion on the Blessington Road and Dublin Road. • An alternative objective should be included as follows: “the provision of an outer ring road, approximate to that outlined for Route 6 in the earlier consultation papers, (or route 1 – alternative) in the strategy) which should be, located to the eastern/north-eastern side of Naas, to cater for by-passing traffic, linking the Blessington Road with the Dublin road close to the junction of the latter with the N7. This outer ring road Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. to be so routed, so as not to traverse or cut through existing residential areas, and to provide a long-term development boundary to the east/north-east of the town of Naas”. • All objectives in the draft Local Area Plan referring to Gallops Avenue should be replaced with a specific objective for an outer ring road, along this alignment, with consequent changes to the maps and diagrams.

548 Ballymore • Ballymore Group own a site off the Blessington Road which has Group planning permission for 385 houses and a neighbourhood centre (Ref 15/1060). Condition No. 4 of this permission refers to phasing of the development and requires no works to commence on Phase 2 until a contract has been signed for the Link Distributor Road from the Blessington Road to the Dublin Road, or as otherwise agreed with the planning authority. • Ballymore Group welcomes the zoning of this land as set out in the Draft Plan as it reflects the planning permission granted. However, four detached houses were granted planning permission immediately west of the neighbourhood centre (15/1060) on land that is shown as ‘F: Open Space & Amenity’ in the Draft Plan. It is requested that this zoning objective should be changed accordingly to reflect the residential use. • The inclusion of the Naas Inner Relief Road objective is welcomed. This has been an objective of the Planning Authority for decades and predates the development of any housing west of the racecourse, including The Gallops and Kings Court. These two schemes were predicated on them delivering a portion of the distributor road. This road is part of a larger, town-wide integrated transportation strategy designed to promote sustainable transport, reduce traffic congestion in the town centre and create space for pedestrian/cycle facilities and bus service. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • It is suggested that the Plan should be worded so that there is no scope for ‘ransom strips’ or for the delivery of housing or other development to become decoupled from the delivery of the road. This could be achieved by identifying lands in the vicinity of the road as being part of a KDA, as suggested in the image below. It is suggested the following be written into the Plan: (i) The development of the racecourse (C16) is contingent on the delivery of that part of the Inner Relief Road that traverses the racecourse lands from The Gallops to the Tipper Road. (ii) The development of the C12 lands is contingent on the delivery of the portion of the Inner Relief Road linking the IDA lands to the Tipper Road. (iii) The development of Phases 2 to 5 of the Ballymore lands (C8) would be dependent on the delivery of the Racecourse lands (C16) and associated road, or as otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority.

549 Geraldine • The proposal for a Millbridge street with a bridge over the canal would decimate the beautiful amenity Faherty that is the Canal in Naas and permanently spoil a unique and natural amenity in this urban area. • This area is one of the few undeveloped green areas in central Naas which is publicly accessible. • Pushing a large amount of traffic through the area would destroy the natural biodiversity, create increased noise pollution, and rob the people of the Naas area and its surroundings of one of the most treasured amenities in Co. Kildare.

550 Sean Murray • The proposed Naas Inner Relief road should be deleted from the Plan as it was democratically voted down 2 years ago. • The proposal from the outset lacked any reasonable rationale as is evident by the weight of opposition at the time of the initial proposal. • The main objections relate to the location of a relief road through densely populated housing estates and the resulting traffic to emerge at the junction on the north side of the town which is already a bottleneck and hazard for pedestrians. • The solution to the problem is an Outer Relief Road. • The needs and wishes of the local community should be considered and the road deleted from the draft plan. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 551 Colm Kenny A SWOT analysis on the impacts of Covid-19 on the LAP should be performed as part of the final version of the Plan.

Homes and Communities • The LAP is inconclusive regarding the current and future supply and demand regarding GP services. Using an American ratio of GP requirements per population has the potential to be inaccurate as the American primary healthcare system is very different from that used in Ireland. Sláinte Care must be factored into any considerations. • Childcare facilities must continue to be required in residential areas by way of condition and this should be enforced by KCC. Change of use applications must be resisted. • The nature of lands included for open space/sports facilities is open to question. • More sophisticated modelling for education and healthcare will yield better predications.

Movement and Transport • The many improvements proposed are noted, including cycle infrastructure, 3 Greenways, further development of SlÍ na Slainte routes, permeability, bus priority measures and considerations around accessibility. • However, not enough of these projects are graded with high importance and not enough projects given a ‘short’ timeframe especially cycling infrastructure.

Permeability • Pedestrian safety must be the main priority when assessing permeability measures. A safety audit is required for access to the R445 at Jigginstown Green and traffic calming measures.

Economic Development, Retail and Tourism Overview • It is not clear how much land should be zoned to deliver the 3,329 jobs required for the population increase to 2027. The NPF requires where lands cannot be serviced during the lifetime of the LAP, they should not be zoned for development. KCC should develop a metric to determine how much land is required to accommodate these jobs over the course of the term of the LAP. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Tourism • Local tourism opportunity should be reviewed and the possibilities of deepening the tourism offer. • A long term coherent plan for the opening up of the De Burgh Estate is required which should look at the suitable infrastructure needed to support visiors (drinking fountains, waste disposal, connectivity). This could become a best practice case study for a town park.

Retail • KCC’s support for a high-quality farmers’ market is noted. KCC should engage with stakeholders to re- establish the market and encourage provision of locally sourced produce.

Natural Environment and Climate Change • The language in the LAP should be clear and unambiguous in relation to trees and hedgerows. • Regular check-ins should be completed in relation to KPIs. • Naas needs to participate in the conservation of important habitats, in line with Ireland’s commitment to conserve and protect 30% of land by 2030. • A modal shift towards active travel is essential and should inform the entire LAP. • The inclusion of Green Infrastructure in the LAP is very welcome. • The developments at Pipers Hill (schools and housing) to the south of the town and developments to the north (Tesco, retail parks) to the north do not adhere to climate goals and have forced residents into cars. This has contributed to the doughnut effect of hollowing out the town centre. • The LAP should highlight the role of the private sector, individual home owners and the SEAI when it comes to retrofitting houses and the plan should include measures to accelerate uptake. • All trees should be protected within the LAP, given the declared climate and biodiversity emergency. Replacement trees do not compensate for mature tree loss. • The town parks should include signage describing the types of trees there and on the importance of hedgerows. • Hedgerows are critical habitats and should not be allowed to be cut. • Natural flood measures should be used, such as tree planting. • The use of pesticides should not be permitted on public lands. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • To improve air quality, cycling and walking should be promoted and facilitated (more pedestrian crossings). Air quality monitors should be installed at schools and playgrounds to monitor pollution from traffic. • Community: Space should be provided for cultural events, community gardens should be developed and green spaces should be provided. • New Buildings and Estates: Brownfield sites should be developed rather than greenfield site. Living above commercial premises should be made viable and attractive. Green roofs / solar roofs should be required. Pesticide free fruit trees, hedges and herb gardens should be planted for residents and fencing/walls designed to permit wildlife pass through. • The data centre site on the Newbridge Road is relatively close to the town centre, where priority should be given to housing and amenities instead. • Naas Biodiversity Trail: Linking the biodiversity rich areas in Naas could be a huge draw to the town. • Flooding: Naas is the most at-risk area for flooding outside of Dublin and the plan should include proposals to reduce this risk, such as retrofit SuDS, widen culverts etc. • Pedestrians and Cyclists: Public realm provisions for more spaces for cyclists and pedestrians is welcome.

Infrastructure and Environmental Services • Water Supply Changes: An explanation should be included in the plan as to why the water supply from Poulaphouca/Ballymore Eustace has changed to an alternative source. • Refuse Collection: KCC should arrange regular kerbside pick-up for old furniture and electrical items to prevent illegal dumping. • Water dispensers should be installed in the town centre to reduce plastic bottle waste (e.g. Paris).

Urban Regeneration and Development Strategy • It’s important to develop a design-led strategy; to maximise strengths of the town; to promote sustainable movement; to integrate old with new in a contemporary manner; to create a sustainable town; to apply urban design principles for all new development. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Main Street Core Regeneration Area: It’s critical to focus on cycling here and HGV’s should be banned immediately. The Fairgreen could include a multifunctional bandstand or stage. • Castle Quarter: St. David’s Castle must be restored to protect character of the area. A farmer’s market could be facilitated on the site of the former potato market leading from Church Lane. • Northeast gateway: This location is fitting for a terminus for active travel initiatives proposed for the Dublin Road. • Canal Quarter: Mooring of barges and other water-based activities could be facilitated to animate the waterfront; the original harbour building and surrounding infrastructure should be incorporate into the public realm plan for the area; local wildlife and riparian corridor should not be impacted; Regeneration of the post office yard would open up Abbey Street. • Much of the LAP is predicated on the use of Sallins train station. The LAP must be synchronsied with Irish Rail’s future plans. • Identification of Challenges with Junction 9 (Maudlins): The junction design should allow traffic flow into the industrial area to avoid tailbacks with sufficient capacity for traffic so it doesn’t conflict with active travel infrastructure (such as Naas to Kill greenway).

553 Declan Hayden Homes and Communities • Concern is expressed in relation to the development of housing so close to the canal at Caragh Road and the impact this would have on the environment. There is a missed opportunity here to develop an environmental and recreational amenity for the town. • The development of social housing just in one area is a major worry. The proposal to expand Finlay Park by up to 900 houses and the proposal of 73 more social houses in an area where there are already a number of social housing units is of concern in terms of social integration. Spreading social housing across the whole town taking a pepper-potted approach that promotes integration would be a better approach. • All developments should include a 10% social housing requirement and not 100% in certain sites.

Environment Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Caragh Road section of the canal (from Ploopluck Bridge to Jigginstown Castle) is included in Map 7.2 Green Infrastructure but it not included in Map 7.1 for its hedgerows, grasslands and scrub. This part of the canal is not being made the most of as an asset. The entire branch of the canal in Naas should be included in EDO2.1. • The plan should promote developing cycle and walkways for ‘slow tourism’ along the canal, attracting barges, and promote recreation, improved health and exercise facilities for the public. Placing 63 social houses on this site fails to see the potential of the site and will be a huge loss in what the canal and this space could be in supporting Waterways Ireland’s plan for a Blue Way along the Grand Canal. • The Caragh Road and Jigginstown Castle area should be included in Section 7.3.1 Key Green Infrastructure Corridors. • The Caragh and Jigginstown side of Naas seems not be a priority. This site is an ideal location of an Age Friendly housing project with a public amenity, gardens, walk and cycle way, dog park etc. This would be of huge benefit to this side of town, would enhance the canal, protect the environment and create positive integration. • This submission supports Section 7.6 Green Infrastructure- Open Spaces and Recreation Areas objectives. However, 73 social housing units is not good planning and goes against the principles of Objective NE1. • Canal corridor access will contribute significantly to the Greenway and Blueway projects for the Naas area.

554 Ben Doyle Land Use Zoning • Lands opposite Carragh Court are to be rezoned to ‘New Residential’ which were previously zoned ‘Infill/Residential’. Most green areas in these surrounding estates are unusable due to poor drainage. A local park would provide a much-needed amenity on this side of town. • Consolidation of social and affordable housing into one area has failed during the 1970s and 80s across Ireland. Rezoning of this land to residential contradicts Part V of the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act and should be strongly considered. Social inclusion and integration must be observed.

555 Ailbhe Greene Movement and Transport Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • This submission from a local resident objects to the proposed bridge over the canal connecting Finlay Park to Mill Lane. A bridge would lead to additional traffic (pedestrians, cyclists, cars) and would disrupt the natural surroundings and tranquillity for residents.

Urban Regeneration and Development Strategy • This submission objects to the proposed housing development in the canal area. A large-scale development would be a huge disruption to the community living there and to wildlife.

556 Tesco Background Tesco operates two Tesco stores in Naas: at Monread and Blessington Road. • Given the population projections for Naas, as set out in NPF and RSES, it is important that the new LAP accommodates growth to provide for residential and employment lands, supporting infrastructure and services including retail, specifically scale-appropriate new convenience retail floorspace at suitable locations across the plan area. • The Plan should support established retail facilities that provide an important service, through supportive zoning objectives and general retail policy to ensure that these facilities can continue to provide for the needs of expanding catchment areas. Retail policies • New residential growth areas should be adequately served by retail facilities. It is requested that the Local Authority provide flexibility with regard to zoning policies to facilitate scale-appropriate retail floor space at appropriate locations. • Importance of Local Retailing: It is acknowledged that activity needs to be consolidated in town centre areas, in line with regional and national policy. • Although it’s noted that any new retail development would be focused in the Core Retail Area, it is submitted that any future alterations at Monread Shopping Centre should be supported in the interest of viability and ensuring the continued provision of a high quality retail offering. • Monread Centre should be supported in policy and objectives, as well as recognising its strategic role with respect to its current and future uses. Flexibility should be provided in zoning and policy objectives Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. to ensure additional retail floorspace of appropriate scales can be achieved to ensure everyday needs of local residents are served at accessible locations. • Local retailing has grown significantly over the last 12 months, due to geographical constraints leading to an increase in local shopping. The Plan should support continued growth of local convenience retailing with supportive policies, objectives and flexible zoning. • Supporting Existing Retailers: Existing retail operators should not be overlooked in the final plan, including delivery and access routes. It is requested that no policies are introduced that could lead to any restrictions on deliveries as part of the new LAP and that the Local Authority engage with retail operators as part of any future public realm or transportation strategies. The delivery requirements of convenience foodstore operators should be acknowledged. Policies providing for deliveries, including early morning deliveries, should be encouraged.

Core Regeneration Area: Northeast Gateway • Tesco recognises the development potential of this site and supports town centre revitalisation and proposed pedestrian / cyclist links. • However, there are a number of concerns in relation to the Key Design Principles outlined for CRA5 (Figure 10.12 of the Draft LAP). The principles are based on the assumption that the site in its entirety is capable of being redeveloped as a single entity from scratch and doesn’t have regard to the requirements to maintain a viable convenience store on the site. There must be balance between meeting objectives and delivering development in a viable manner where uses are already established (which contribute to the vitality of the town centre by drawing footfall). • The success of a convenience supermarket is inextricably linked to the provision of adequate car park facilities preferably located at grade. • It is suggested that the following objective /principle should be incorporated into Section 10.4.7 of the Plan: The Council recognises that there are established business interests on these lands and the requirements of these operators in terms of maintaining a viable floor plan layout, adequate parking provision, appropriate access and servicing requirements must be considered in a pragmatic manner to ensure the ongoing viability of these businesses. Redevelopment proposals for the site would be subject to the preparation of a Masterplan by the developers, which would address the pivotal location of the site Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. at the entrance to the town, whilst simultaneously recognising and incorporating the fundamental operational requirements of the convenience store.

Requirements of retailers • Retailing has very specific requirements relating to access, servicing, shape, size and morphology of sites. Modern larger retail convenience layouts require unobstructed and level floor plates. Alternative lands that are sequentially appropriate should be identified for retail convenience uses and flexible land use zonings. Town centre locations may not always be viable in terms of space for customer car parking provision, access for large goods vehicles and an efficient back of house area. • An array of factors determine the attractiveness of allocation for new retail development as follows; quality of public realm; retail layout achievable; traffic management & movement strategy; servicing/deliveries & accessibility; height/mix of uses; benefits of an improved local through the development of a site; car parking; health and safety; planning policy restrictions. • Back of house requirements are considerable for convenience retailers, also in the context of Building Regulations, Disability Access and Fire Safety requirements underpinned by the principles of Universal Design. The list of back of house items include cage marshalling areas, back up chillers, fresh meat chillers, alcohol storage areas, staff areas etc. • It is requested that the policies in the LAP recognise that the design of modern retail formats are dictated by retailers’ requirements, current Building Regulations, Fire Safety and Disability Access requirements. Each of these necessitates extra space requirements which would not have been required in similar type retail stores. • Online shopping has accelerated in recent months, along with ‘Click and Collect’ and home deliveries, and support for same should be included in the Plan.

It’s important that the LA support existing retailers as follows: • Provides Flexible land use zoning objectives that will allow sites to be brought forward for convenience retail development over the lifetime of the Plan. • Includes policies and objectives that can spur investment in the convenience retail sector and provides for adequate convenience floorspace to be allocated in the town. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Acknowledge the requirements of modern retailers including appropriate floorplates, car parking and servicing access, where possible, and the Naas LAP should include reference to these requirements. • Support and accommodate the growth of ‘Click and Collect’ retail services and grocery home shopping.

557 Inland IWAI Dublin is the largest of the 13 branches of the Association (registered charity and voluntary organisation). Waterways • Canal Quarter: The planning and provision of the Greenway corridor can provide a unique opportunity to Association of further develop marina and on the water amenity services at Sallins so it can function as a mirror Ireland (IWAI) destination in terms of recreational water activity that might emerge at Naas. Dublin Branch • IWAI welcomes the recommendation in the plan that the water supply issue be re-examined as in the absence of a dependable supply, the waterway may not fulfil its potential as a base for water based activities. The water supply issue needs to be addressed as an urgent priority. • The IWAI also welcome the reference to a liveaboard facility through provision of a serviced pontoon in the plan. Caveats are suggested around the sustainability of such a facility if limited in terms of accommodation to a small number of craft moored along a linear pontoon. A more viable long-term alternative might be to consider the provision of a serviced, secure marina at this location with a range of support facilities. Consideration should be given to developing this as a commercial proposition, a joint venture between KCC and a developer. • There is considerable scope for enhanced marina provision to stimulate tourism and recreational activity along the Royal and Grand Canals. An inland marina development on flooded bogs connected to the canal could be a wonderful opportunity for the County. • Canals Community Network: Numerous other canal side communities around the Midlands and elsewhere face similar renewal challenges and could potentially be inspired and re-energised by the exciting vision for a canal quarter that is emerging in Naas. An All-Island approach to promoting urban waterways renewal and development should be considered.

558 David McElroy This submission objects to the Gallops Avenue for two reason: • The proposal has been voted against by the Council. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The town has evolved since the Inner Relief Road was originally proposed. Rather than funnelling traffic through new estates, there needs to be an Outer link road linking the Blessington Road to the N7 in the vicinity of Junction 8.

559 Reada Cronin Submission refers to climate change and how the right attitude, orders and legislation can help tackle it. Other TD areas that observations relate to include Transport & Travel, Housing, Sport / Leisure, Mental Health and Schools. The submission also takes account of Covid in so far as possible given experience of the virus to date.

Movement, Transport & Travel • Need to curb emissions to reduce global heating. • A bigger and quicker move to public transport is a must and cannot be a poor second choice any longer. • Electric cars and bio-fuel options are welcome, but they alone are not the solution and while better they also can have a negative impact on the environment in terms of rubber burning and the stress on soils due to the vast planting of fuel crops. • A move to free public transport is required. Especially for children under 18. • A radical new approach is required. A creative mix of approaches are needed such as transport rental, hubs, or car sharing. • Choices and facilities for the public are needed as travel is essential. • The Naas rail connection is by bus to Sallins and this service is less than satisfactory. An app would be useful in helping commuters plan journeys and connections. • Proposed engagement and co-operation with NTA in the development of Park & Ride facilities and the electrification of the rail line to Sallins with DART facilities is welcomed. • A facility for safe bike storage at the station would be a welcome addition. • Bus services are also critical and must be made more attractive as a choice of transport to reduce short car journeys. It is a critical form of transport for our older community members. Services need to be increased. • Walking and cycling have become more popular in covid times as a means of recreation. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The more walkways (like the canal-way) the more buy in there is in the environment, clean air, and biodiversity. It also helps to improve physical and mental health. • Community or public bikes should be available for all children under 18. • The Plans commitment to walking and cycling is welcomed. • Disability access and parking with appropriate safe surfacing is crucial. Poplar Square area which has been pedestrianised can be very slippery when wet. • Such areas need to have high quality surfaces, be well lit, planted for biodiversity with appropriate services / furniture for litter and dog waste. • Opportunity to create a public park or amenity by linking up various mapped green corridors around grounds of local church to make a valuable green space in the town centre. • More EV charging points. • Proposed that a drop off point be located on the Kilcullen Road for secondary school children to prevent congestion and bottlenecks in the Pipers Hill area.

Gallops Avenue • Anti-democratic and damaging to the community to impose a plan already rejected with no future proofing capacity for how people will live in the coming years in the area. • Its inclusion weakens local democracy and community faith in the power of the vote at local level. • The plan is out of date and a more imaginative solution is needed as example for the younger population. • Air pollution and quality are of significant concern for residents. The planned route is too close to existing residential areas and residents would be exposed to excessive vibration, noise, and air pollution from traffic using the route. • The volume of traffic on the route is also a concern from a safety perspective for those walking and cycling. • Concerned that the plan is short term in the relief it will offer. Given recent and predicted growth in Naas, the 6–10-year delivery time on the project raises further questions about its sustainability, viability, and capacity in the longer term. • Residents prefer and outer ring road, to provide capacity, quality and breathing space essential for their lives. This could provide more value for money in the long term. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Concerned that the route splits the lands of the racecourse isolating the amenity preventing its enhancement. • The route will make it more difficult for pedestrians accessing shops and leisure activities at Monread.

Mill Lane (Proposed RD3/RD3A flyover of the canal) • This road conflicts with four of the seven core themes outlined in the draft LAP. These are Homes & Communities, Heritage & Culture, Environment & Climate Change and Urban Design. • The road is not future proofed as it does not take account of the change in work patterns and increased awareness of the value of a natural amenity such as the canal greenway. • This would cause disruption to many residential areas as it will re-route a significant volume of traffic from Newbridge Road through areas such Millbridge Court, Avenue, Way, Mill Wood and Mill Lane Nursing Home to the busy Sallins Road and the impact on safety and health of residents i.e., noise, pollution, and vibration. • Concern that it will overload traffic on Sallins Road by forcing more vehicles onto the road at the Mill Lane junction while routing heavy traffic through a residential and proposed greenway area. • The proposed design passes 7 junctions within 100 meters of each other. • The area has outstanding natural beauty and such development could damage the local environment and wildlife in the area. This will negatively affect a public amenity which can have up to 10,000 users in the area on Car Free Sunday. • The plan ignores the amenity of the soon to be public Oldtown Water Gardens or St. Patricks Well both will provide future cultural, heritage and environmental value to Naas. • The route will have no street features even though it is alluded to as a relief road.

Homes & Communities • Challenging for young people to own their own home. People in good jobs are being priced out of the market by investors. • In Naas young people are facing the reality of never owning even a modest home of their own and fae a lifetime of renting should be fortunate enough to afford rents being demanded. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Current housing delivery is not addressing the issue and the numbers are growing rapidly. People could be facing a 15-year wait with parents watching childhoods go by waiting for a family home. • At present planners are actively looking at creating 15-minute cities with all essential services available in that time, the same concept should be adopted for towns with services available in five-minute catchment. • The proactive approach to active land management, the application of the vacant site levy, and the pursuit of funding under the URDF to utilise vacant and underused sites to increase housing capacity are welcomed. • In favour of building high-quality accessible social housing in the interest of public dignity and the common good. • As 55% of the population in Naas are in 25-64 age cohort the plan will need to find the appropriate housing mix for the over 65’s in the coming years. • Concerned that many will be paying mortgages into their 70’s, this will be difficult for those unlikely to have private pensions with childcare and education costs absorbing incomes in the meantime. • Housing for older people should facilitate the keeping of pets which are important company and bring many benefits for the elderly particularly those living alone. • Accommodation for the elderly should have access to growing areas for food / flowers both individually and co-operatively. • Move away from the privatised / commercialised care model for our older people with international funds operating for profit. People should have a right to be cared for as they age and it is inevitable some require nursing home care however, the plan must allow facilitate older people to remain in their homes, and in the community for as long as possible. • Provide more one-bed properties with adequate storage and space for a visiting family member to cater for single people and those with changing circumstances i.e., due to a breakdown of relationship, health, or employment status. • There is a lack of playing fields and access to them in Naas. At present Naas CBS are forced to travel for activities incurring significant time and cost to do so. Playing fields adjacent that are easily accessed is important for sport, fitness, and personal development in Schools. Provision should be made in the plan for schools such as Naas CBS to have access to playing fields nearby. • A lack of school places is causing unrest for parents in the Naas area. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Provision of special education is very concerning with many parents having to become professional campaigners to assert their children’s constitutional right to an education. A move towards a rights-based system must be facilitated by local and national government. • Naas and North Kildare requires adequate psychological / mental health services at primary care level. The community services while excellent are not sufficient. • It is suggested Naas leads on prioritising mental health services as it develops in the coming years. A commitment to mental health in the plan can get the necessary results.

Environment & Climate Change • All housing developments in Naas both existing and planned should be heavily and attractively planted including mature trees absorb pollution, improve air quality, encourage flora and fauna, facilitate drainage, birdsong and increase community pride / quality of life. • Every child in Naas should be able to experience the seasons changing through the trees on their own street / road. • Community and group gardening provide the opportunity to enhance the shared space, connect with nature, grow community bonds, improve fitness and mental health. • Extreme weather proofing of new and existing housing stock must be facilitated with residents assisted to make necessary changes i.e., appropriate insulation, clan heating technology. It must not be the case that residents that can afford to make changes speed ahead while others are left behind. Local and national government have a key role to play in retrofitting housing stock.

560 Elaine McHale Naas should be positioned as a hub of social and cultural activity, infused with rich history associated with the for Face of town. Naas Vision • The plan does not offer a clear vision. It contains a series of confusing and over-engineered objectives. The emphasis is more on infrastructure than on the day to day lived experience of Naas residents. • The Plan is language heavy and lacks visual representation through photos, sketches and diagrams. The Plan was difficult to access on the Council website and maps were difficult to locate. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The timeframes in the plan are focussed on the medium term and are aspirational and strategic, rather than operational and action driven. • There is a need for a strong vision with better long-term planning and comprehensive short term planning. • More detail about Implementation should be included in the Plan. • There should be a comprehensive process of community engagement and public consultation. A Community Engagement Weekend for example could be implemented to engage the community and develop a Community Vision. A Communication Plan could include a website and newsletter for community circulation.

Urban Design and Town Centre Regeneration • The streetscape and appearance of the town is of immense important to the regeneration of Naas. Good urban design will be required to achieve this. Good design improves the quality of the town experience, improves community spirit, increases civic pride, promotes social inclusion, promotes diversity and adds to the quality of life for residents and visitors. • A coherent approach to design is important in relation to signage, lighting, planting, streets and junctions etc. A section should be included in the Plan for Design Criteria to give clear guidance. • The tourist potential of Naas has not been developed in any real way. Work should be undertaken in relation to: Graffiti, litter management, signage, seating, lighting, shopfronts, planting, paving and urban art- all to improve quality of place. • Graffiti: The Barker and Jones graffiti detracts from the town centre. The plan should address graffiti vandalism. • Litter: The number and appearance of bins is not addressed in the plan and this is an on-going problem. • Signage: Sign pollution is an ongoing problem. The design and quality of signage should be included in the Plan. Good quality, attractive signage that contributes to the streetscape is important. Good examples (e.g. Kalu, Prouts) should be showcased. Archival photos could be included for inspiration. The town could be divided into aesthetic zones, with different criteria for each. • Seating: There is a lack of seating around Naas, seating is poorly maintained, its uncomfortable and there’s a lack of consistency in design. Some suggestions to improve this include more ‘fun seating’ (like Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. the chessboards at the Lakes) around the town; more accessible seating; more innovative local design etc. • Shop/Business signage: The town would benefit from a colour-scheme initiative (e.g. Clonakility) and shop fronts schemes (e.g. Malahide). A shop fronts award initiative could be rolled out; there could be different colour schemes for different areas of the town, seasonal planting; appropriate lighting etc. • Lighting: This can fundamentally improve the ambience of the town for residents and visitors. A lighting plan that will enhance the aesthetic experience of Naas should be included in the Plan, to consider form and function, creative lighting etc. • Urban Art: This contributed to a community’s identity, fosters community pride and a sense of belonging and enhances the quality of life for its residents and visitors. This can add interest to blank gables or provide a temporary point of interest on derelict and vacant buildings. • Paving: Many paths and streets are uneven and damaged in Naas which is an eyesore and a trip hazard. Paving selection should reflect the overall aesthetic concept, but consideration should be given to new design and must be accessible. • Suggested Design Concepts for Naas Town are: Poplar Square (developed as a leisure space, concept plan included); Plaques for Historic Buildings; Court House/Market Square; Laneways; Fairgreen planting; Development of green areas; Signage Strategy; Linking Heritage with guided town walks. Heritage and Culture • The town is not fully capitalising on its history and heritage. A Town Signage Strategy relating to the town’s history and potential heritage trail, should be included in the plan aligning with the Ireland’s Ancient East initiative.

Environment and Climate Change • A biodiversity / planting plan for Naas is required. Additional street planting is needed, especially in the ACA area to contribute to the character of the area. • Fairgreen: Shrubs should be planted in the short term beside the bolders and some seating could also be introduced. • Temporary tree installations can be used to soften the streetscape and moved if required.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 561 Donal Corcoran • Footpaths in Naas need to be made safe for older people. Tarmac, and not concrete, should be used on pedestrian lanes as it’s a more forgiving surface. • The Gallops Avenue will be of benefit to reducing congestion, to the town centre businesses and to pedestrians, especially the elderly. • Photographs are attached of unsafe footpaths in Naas that should be repaired.

562 Paul Sheridan Objection to the planned route / bridge through Millbridge estate • Established residential area with a nursing home adjacent to it. • Planned route will interfere with both young and old conducting daily life, walking, cycling, going to schools, etc. • The canal would become an eyesore with an overpass. • Will interfere with the flora and fauna native to the area. • This route will further increased traffic volume on the already difficult to access Sallins Road.

563 Ciara Hilliard Walking - ensure adequate pedestrian crossings • If the proposed walking track linking Ashfield Park and the South Ring Road goes ahead. • A pedestrian crossing should be added to allow safe access across the Kilcullen Road. • Pedestrians of Ashfield Park, Lakeside Park, Meadow Court, etc. cannot access the outer side of the ring road around the Kilcullen Road area. • Currently the children in these estates cannot walk or cycle to the schools on Kilcullen Road.

564 Gerard Victory Object to the “Gallops Avenue” As a resident of Racecourse Gate, my family and I will be negatively impacted by the reduction of our greenspace to under 15%, the danger of increased traffic and by noise pollution. Reasons for rejecting this proposal: • Comprehensively defeated by a democratic vote of the Naas Municipal District in June 2019. • This democratic decision must be upheld. • All iterations of the Naas Inner Relief Road must be removed. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Gallops Avenue will move thousands of vehicles, including Heavy Goods Vehicles near existing quiet, mature residential estates. • Congestion will to the new proposed junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well. • The route traverses Naas Racecourse which must be preserved as the “Green Lung” of Naas. • Must be maintained for recreational / amenity purposes. • Proposal is out of date. • The local area plan must only incorporate the Naas Area and must not overlap. • The Naas LAP should only be voted on by the Naas Municipal District Councillors.

565 Anthony Egan Submission 1: • Beneficial developments of the past years: the school development at Pipers Hill, new Library at the Town Hall, Millennium Ring rd., K-Leisure/Naas Sports Centre, various house building projects and most recently the new Naas Community College development. • Concerning issues: o Lack of playing facilities at Pipers Hill School and the Gael Scoil with a combined pupil population of over 1, 500. o Finlay Park housing development built on wetlands (beside the Canal that according to the Historic trail information post of Naas Town “is now a valuable sanctuary for wildlife in the area“). • The footpath along the Millennium Ring Road has become the de facto exercise area for people of all ages in the town particularly for people living in the Naas West area. • Using a busy ring road to get exercise should not be the solution. • A space is urgently required to accommodate the growing need for outdoor recreation and leisure activities. • A space close to the town centre which will help reinvigorate the centre and not another out-of-town attraction. A Community Park, providing a strategic area of social infrastructure which would improve social inclusion and allow for a diverse array of recreation activities in the Naas West area. • The land I refer to is located opposite the entrance to Caragh Court, a small green field site that is approx. 3 Ha.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Submission 2: MTO 3.8 proposes to “examine the feasibility of realigning/raising the Newbridge Road (R445) at the point of crossing the canal at Jigginstown to be of a sufficient height so as not to hinder the future passage of boats and barges”. I submit that this is a most welcome objective.

Submission 3: Establish a 90-metre development free zone set back from the canal within the Naas town boundary to ensure we preserve the canal vista for future generations.

566 Brian Smyth Harbour area in Naas • Over recent years the importance of the canal to Naas has been exemplified. • Often disappointed that there are no cafes or the like, at the Harbour area. • There is a large derelict building on the west side and a few properties backing on to this area which should be used to facilitate a living Canalside food & beverages environment. • Already have a quality restaurant in Vie de Chateau nearby. • If permanent buildings are not possible temporary facilities would help such as food markets.

Open space near the sport centre • The open space near the sport centre should be used as a park. • Areas on the canal are precious and once they’re gone, they’re gone. • A stopping point along the canal, possibly with a dog park or a picnic area with sympathetic landscaping and trees to create a quiet green space. • An element of the green space further along the link road can be used for housing if necessary.

567 Kate Victory Object to the “Gallops Avenue” Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. As a resident of Racecourse Gate, my family and I will be negatively impacted by the reduction of our greenspace to under 15%, the danger of increased traffic and by noise pollution. Reasons for rejecting this proposal: • Comprehensively defeated by a democratic vote of the Naas Municipal District in June 2019. • This democratic decision must be upheld. • All iterations of the Naas Inner Relief Road must be removed. • The Gallops Avenue will move thousands of vehicles, including Heavy Goods Vehicles near existing quiet, mature residential estates. • Congestion will to the new proposed junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well. • The route traverses Naas Racecourse which must be preserved as the “Green Lung” of Naas. • Must be maintained for recreational / amenity purposes. • Proposal is out of date. • The local area plan must only incorporate the Naas Area and must not overlap. • The Naas LAP should only be voted on by the Naas Municipal District Councillors.

568 Donal Knight • Can see the Irish language is alive and well, particularly in the schools and local events. • Many opportunities to promote Irish, such as names for new housing developments, business parks, street names etc. • Will attract visitors which will benefit businesses and educational/cultural activities. • The return on investment will be enormous. • Not suggesting Irish be the sole language but given the prominence it deserves. • Growing interest in Irish language and culture from abroad. • Naas could become the hub for all things Irish in the east of the country. • Easy to incorporate signs both directional an informational in recreational developments.

569 Jacinta Gale • Why include the already rejected "Naas Inner Relief Road" under a different name. • This will not solve the traffic problem in Naas. • Need a properly planned orbital route. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • In the meantime, ban all heavy goods vehicles from the town centre and get them to use the N7. • Will make Naas a more enjoyable place for residents and businesses alike.

570 Joseph • Northwest quarter plans premature considering the OPW Naas Flood susceptibility study still needs to o'Loughlin be done. • In Naas's history as a walled town the area north and west of St. David's catholic church were deliberately flooded. • The gardens of the houses on the west side of the Sallins road slope down. • The canal needed high banks. • What the study will find remains to be seen, with the changes made over the years, for example, land reclamation. • During torrential weather the canal's waters overflow its banks near the Leinster Aqueduct. • Suspect further drainage ponds like at the Kerry Group and additional works will be needed to safely develop the Northwest quarter. • Majority of the sites on the EPA's submission's maps are on the periphery of the area.

571 Bernie Lardner Objects to the proposed Pedestrian Measure No 36 and 37 • There is an existing pedestrian access point onto Rathasker Lane opposite the vacant farmhouse. Recently this gate has been unilaterally closed off. • The closure of the gate resulted in the unnecessary destruction of hedgerow as residents attempt to access Rathasker Road. • The existing pedestrian access is at grade level both from the open space area and onto Rathasker Road. • Proposed measure contradictory to policy NH 13, objective NHO4 and objective MTO 1.10. • The road junction at numbers 48 and 81 Carraig Oscair will be directly across the proposed new pedestrian link. This junction is part of the driving instruction/test route resulting in a very busy junction. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Adding pedestrian and cycle traffic to the junction where learner drivers reverse presents a serious traffic hazard.

Objects to the proposed Pedestrian Measure No 36 and 37 • Pedestrian measure 36 will unnecessarily damage hedgerow • Route will bisect a safe recreational space used by young children to play. • With the increased density of housing dedicated recreational areas are becoming scarce.

572 Elaine Devine A new bridge across the canal between Abbey bridge and Tandys bridge • It is a well-used walking route and a bridge will take away from the enjoyment, both visually and by noise pollution.

573 Naas Rugby • Welcomes Policy HC4 Community Sport & Recreational Facilities. Football Club • Land availability for the development of sports facilities is becoming problematic for all sports clubs due to the cost of land in the municipal area. • A growing demand for access to rugby is causing significant stress to the playing facilities at the Naas RFC. • Naas RFC request a commitment to identify, procure and develop communal lands for additional playing facilities within the lifetime of the Plan. • Rugby played in a safe environment requires a minimum of 3 acres per pitch. • Communal Sporting Facilities (St Catherine's Park in Lucan and the proposed facilities in Balbriggan). These facilities (include parking, changing rooms and playing pitches) are developed by the Local Authority and are made available to local clubs subject to specific conditions.

574 Conor Clavin The Naas Inner Relief Road / “The Gallops Avenue” • Comprehensively defeated by a democratic vote of the Naas Municipal District in June 2019. • This democratic decision must be upheld. • All iterations of the Naas Inner Relief Road must be removed. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Gallops Avenue will move thousands of vehicles, including Heavy Goods Vehicles in close proximity to existing quiet, mature residential estates. • Congestion will to the new proposed junctions at The Gallops, Tipper Road and Sunday’s Well. • The route traverses Naas Racecourse which must be preserved as the “Green Lung” of Naas. • Must be maintained for recreational / amenity purposes. • Proposal is out of date. • The local area plan must only incorporate the Naas Area and must not overlap. • The Naas LAP should only be voted on by the Naas Municipal District Councillors.

575 Ciara Breen Object to the “Gallops Avenue” Reasons for rejecting this proposal: • Naas needs an “Outer Relief Road”, a properly planned orbital route which would minimise traffic bottlenecks. • This road will not solve any Naas traffic problems, short or long term. • The road will bring traffic into town to take it back out again. • The road will only shift the traffic problems and congestions to Blessington road, Tipper road and Dublin road junctions. • The road will cause air pollution, noise pollution, road safety and accessibility issues and reduce the quality of life for all the residents of the estates along the route. • This road proposal was rejected on behalf of the people of Naas by the elected representatives. • Out of date, waste of money and not fit for purpose.

576 Debby The submission relates to Permeability Measures 63 and 64. Objects to these proposals as there already exists Bernadette an established opening/walkway from the R445 through to the canal walkway. Fails to see the need for another access. Proposals would see 3 entrances within 100 yards and would be a waste of taxpayers money.

Issues raised: • Measure 63 would directly affect my home. Concerns about family safety and the possibility of the house being broken into. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Anti-social behaviour at bridge opposite K-Leisure is worrying and potential to spill over into estate. • Safety concern as there is a possibility of a young child running out onto the road. • Noise and light pollution are already and issue with a hedgerow maintained by residents as an attempt to reduce noise pollution. Concerned hedgerow is removed and pathways are lit, which would impact on residents. • Proposals would mean the attenuation pond would need to be altered, possibly increasing the risk of flooding. The removal of protective fencing would open up additional dangers to children, pedestrians and cyclists. • Proposals would lead to the area outside house numbers 31 and 32 becoming an overflow car park for new health centre and endanger young children at play. • Proposals will increase littering. • Proposals will see the disruption to and removal of hedgerows, which is contrary to the commitment of KCC to support hedgerows and biodiversity.

577 Thomas James Submission raises the following issues inadequately addressed by LAP: Kinlough • Address congestion and safety issues at Sallins Road and Monread Avenue junction. Update Sallins Road with more room for pedestrians and cyclists. Covid has made road obsolete. • LAP does not account for population explosion resulting from housing development. Naas has seen more housing built than other areas in the country, with CSO showing 871 completions in 2020. Naas has seen record levels of housing over past years, yet LAP uses Census 2016 data. There have been thousands of new developments since 2016. Also, Naas does not benefit from any major infrastructure projects like DART or BusConnects, and this should not be acceptable to KCC. • Due to fires and housing density Monread Park has large volume of particle pollution during winter which must be addressed. • Sallins and Johnstown should be included in LAP boundary as they are physically/socially part of Naas. Exclusion of Sallins is inefficient. • Due to housing/population growth of Jigginstown/Naas West there should be recreational land zoning (large park) and zoning for retail outlets. Tesco in Monread at capacity and Monread suffers congestion and pollution. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Relocation of Naas Courthouse provides opportunity to build a ‘central hub’ (cafes, park, plaza) surrounding the new building on Ring Road or Naas West. Old Courthouse could be turned into a museum or tourist information/attraction. • Gallops Avenue proposal is obsolete and should be removed. Outer ring road is superior option due to exponential increases in traffic as a result of housing developments. Road should eb constriucted east of Naas racecourse, considering future housing developments. Suggests linking Blessington Road to Johnstown and Naas industrial estate as best solution to bring traffic direct to N7. • All bus stops should have shelters. More bus stops required, with areas of Monread and Newbridge Road suffering a shortage of them. • Social inclusion should be a key objective. Transport is barrier to participation and should be an LAP priority due to this and climate targets. Suggests cycling/walking important but prioritising public transport is most feasible way to remove car dominance and pollution. o NSTS did not go far enough to address fragmented transport system. Suggests price discrimination in Naas for public transport versus elsewhere, highlighting costs for student travel on route 126. Only two PSO routes which are expensive and do not have standardised fares (provides attachment showing Dublin Bus fares), LEAP services or integration with other services. Other towns possess seamless/integrated systems without private operators. Suggests route 139, and Naas, would benefit from Dublin Bus operation. o Suggests shift of focus from roads to public transport to relieve congestion. Despite housing development there has been little development of transport system. o Better public transport system would benefit wider area. Over 400% increase in users when Sallins train fares lowered and same could occur if bus fares same as Dublin Bus. o Demands similar transport system to Bray. Planning public transport saves money, time and improves quality of life. The area currently relies on cars and taxis. • Naas needs more universal design, in terms of cycleways, streets, footpaths, furniture and shop fronts. Many shop fronts in disarray. Need for universal design/upgrade to make town more attractive and should be addressed in strategy. Calls for uniform design throughout. o Suggests pedestrian first street design is adopted, with larger footpaths, mandatory cycle lanes, more zebra crossings and narrower roads. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o Most cycle lanes are just painted add-ons but should instead be separated from pedestrian and vehicular traffic. If cycle lane must be shared with vehicles it should be painted red and separated by bollards. This is important for those with disabilities who cannot use Sallins or Dublin roads due to narrow or damaged paths. This is not aesthetically pleasing for Naas. • Covid has shown Naas unfit for outdoor living and amenities need to be upgraded. Suggests more outdoor seating and recreational amenities (courts and plazas) to serve the community. Canal should be fully utilised as amenity and ban vehicles. Harbour could provide central hub/plaza in a safe enclosed environment, free of traffic/pollution/noise and could become a tourist attraction. LAP mentions this but doesn’t go far enough. Covid has shown this should be a priority, with a focus on outdoor seating and dining. • Main street parking should be replaced by footpaths. Unlikely this will effect footfall if KCC developed reliable, frequent public transport, including from suburbs. Adequate paths, planting, on-street dining on Main street would see empty shops become attractive for investors. Suggests pedestrianisation and upgrading of town. Make Naas a people-friendly destination, not one swamped with traffic. Suggests a one-way system coupled with Poplar Square as a pedestrian plaza to serve Naas. Supports Poplar Square proposals, but more can be done. States town centre revitalisation should not hinder development in the suburbs, with areas such as Monread over-capacity and playing catch up for services. • Suggests residential land is zoned closer to town. Odd that greenfield areas closer to Naas are Agricultural, yet housing zoned further out (Apartments on Kilcullen Road). Land between these developments should be parks, retail and amenities. • Strongly supports pedestrian links 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 which will greatly improve links to services.

578 Noel Skelton IRR/Gallops Avenue • Strongly objects to Gallops Avenue proposal as it goes through too many houses, schools and play areas. • Is too close to town and should be further away or it will be used as a shortcut to enter town. • Lots of houses proposed for Craddockstown so ring road should be beyond this area to provide relief. • Proposal ok 15 years ago but many homes built since and so it is out-of-date. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • No decision should be taken until real benefits of new Sallins bypass are known. May be the proposal is not required and funds could be put to better use.

579 Liam Kenny • Referring to Objective BH 2.5; suggests reiteration of importance of preserving minor street furniture as a public realm asset (OS benchmarks, axis stones, etc.). • In relation to Devoy Barracks Development Area. o Suggests proposed density is excessive given there are 700 houses built, or being built, within last two years at this location. Quarter is too tight for medium/high density development. o 15% open space provision is too small for envisaged population and no provision for active recreation areas considering future population of children and young people. o No provision for convenience or local shop to serve this area. • Referring to section 10.4.6, believes the ambition for footpath/cycleway along Rathasker Stream is expressed too passively. There is a need to provide for large future population in Devoy Quarter area, so this linkage should be pursued aggressively within lifetime of LAP. • Referring to Objective CQ 1.3; suggests provision made for construction of a bridge to facilitate canal vessels and replace culvert blocking navigation at Jigginstown.

580 Aidan Gallops Avenue McGovern • Wishes to state support of Gallops Avenue proposal. • Naas requires infrastructure reflective of town’s growth and that reduces traffic through centre. • Proposal will help frame road network around perimeter of town, avoiding unnecessary traffic through town centre which detracts shoppers travelling in. • Suggests greater education of the benefits among the wider community would garner support.

581 Cliona O’Brien • Objects to proposed RD3/RD3A route over canal. • The canal has become an important natural beauty amenity for local’s enjoyment. • It makes no sense to put in a flyover, adding more cars to the Sallins Road. • Only property developers will prosper from proposal. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal will route bypass traffic and HGVs through residential areas of Millbridge Court, Mill Wood, Millbridge Avenue and Millbridge Way inclusive of Mill Lane Nursing Home. This is a threat to these neighbourhoods.

582 Kuba Szynal Movement and Transport • Lack of public transport in Naas. No local bus route aside from unreliable 126 which is not integrated into bus fare system. • Town is swamped with traffic and parking hard to find. People run with trolleys from Dunnes across road due to lack of parking. This is unsafe and disorganised. • Suggests modern public transport system to reduce need for cars, allowing people to get in and out of town. Would also alleviate parent’s stress from driving their children, when they could use the bus, like other towns in GDA.

Built Heritage • Disgraceful Jigginstown Castle is closed and hidden behind ugly fences. • It is rich in history and would promote a sense of culture. • Suggests opening it to public and have guides explain history. It would create jobs and attract tourism. • Naas has few heritage sites. So must make most of this.

Other • No clear design vision in Naas, with many store fronts weathered and looking abandoned. Suggests benefit of investing to make the town look cohesive and appealing. • Latest outdoor seating has been successful, and a plaza would be beneficial, improving aesthetics and allowing people to meet. • Pandemic has shown lack of outdoor facilities. Monread Park has few benches and is always busy, as is the lake and the canal. Demand for outdoor facilities is high.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 583 Kildare Climate Introduction Action Linkage • The vision of the KCALG is to see Kildare transformed into a low carbon, sustainable county with Group communities at the heart of the transition. • The KCALG currently consists of nearly 60 members. • Given the exponential nature of both the climate and biodiversity crises, we argue that these two themes should be central to the Naas Local Area Plan, and that the Plan should take a ‘Climate and Biodiversity First’ approach, rather than being secondary to any development/economic objectives. • We need to place climate change and biodiversity loss as the central tenets of this LAP with clear measurable objectives and accountable reporting, and with communities at its core.

Housing • Investigate how the concept of 10/15-minute towns, can be applied to Naas. • Wellbeing indicators should be introduced to measure the true value of regeneration, that considers health, happiness, and environmental factors. • Town Centre first approach as established in Scotland. • Living above commercial premises and regenerating vacant buildings should be encouraged. • Encourage the ‘cluster approach’ being piloted in Tipperary, where land is developed on the periphery of towns and villages and allows homeowners the flexibility of living on their own plot. • Development should not be a developer lead process and should impose strict requirements for: best practices for building a community; best practices for multigenerational communities; efficient use of resources; BER to be achieved, development is to be self-sufficient for energy (through solar on roofs, heat pumps, etc.); self-sufficient for grey water (rainwater harvesting, and grey water re-usage); flood management using best practice building, for example, permeable paths, swales etc.; biodiversity preservation and management. • Currently throughout Kildare we see developments being built which are not climate proofed, are not built to current best practice, have no natural flood management systems installed, and are currently ripping out hedgerows and destroying habitats. • Greater selection of houses should be made available to a wider demographic. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Schemes should include transport links to ensure our elderly population have safe, easy access to essential services. • Developments should be considered in a more holistic manner. • Connectedness of developments and stringent efforts should be made to move away from ad-hoc planning. • Vacant and derelict buildings should be brought back into use by promptly enforcing the Derelict Sites Act, 1990 (as amended by the Planning and Development Act, 2000) and by promptly enforcing the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015. • All developments should be to the highest standard. • Spatial justice should be a core consideration for developments in Naas. Everyone should have access to green spaces. • Pursue a housing model (either directly or through private development) which is self-containing in terms of energy requirements and seeks to reduce the overall carbon/environmental footprint such as: (a) Incorporation of passive solar heating, solar panels and other renewable forms of energy in all new housing developments. (b) Rainwater harvesting and grey water reuse in all new housing developments.

(c) Incorporation of sufficient communal, well-planned, suitably screened spaces in all new apartment complexes for: ▪ waste separation; ▪ airing laundry (rather than balcony spaces) ▪ Secure bicycle lockups; ▪ Create storage space for sports equipment ▪ Shared facilities and equipment; • Pursue a housing model (either directly or through private development) which provides quality living conditions for the residents through the incorporation of: • Sufficient communal well-planned and safe garden spaces for children to play and for people to sit outside in fresh air and build community and give residents autonomy over these; • Get rid of the management company model completely or change the model so that owners and tenants take responsibility and have decision making capability for shared spaces and resources. This will empower people and involve them; • Gradually change the model of housing estates and developments so that they are managed by a co-operative of the Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. owners/tenants who are aware of their rights and responsibilities; • Expecting everything to be done by the Council or by Resident’s Associations or Management Companies is disempowering, as residents then feel they that have no right to do anything; • Pursue a housing model (either directly or through private development) which provides quality living conditions for the residents through the incorporation of: • sufficient communal well-planned and safe garden spaces for children to play and for people to sit outside in fresh air and build community; • Take a Climate and Biodiversity First Approach to every decision made: • The Local Area Plan should serve to protect our climate and biodiversity, enable progressive action on both, and at a minimum, ensure no negative impacts on either climate or biodiversity through any of KCC’s actions or decisions. • Appropriate measures and metrics should be defined that go beyond traditional Local Area Plan metrics. • Natural Capital metrics, and Emissions (Scope 1,2, and 3) including embodied carbon should all be considerations as part of the Area Plan. • Enable climate and biodiversity literacy and education for those responsible for the creation of the LAP. • Seek relevant expertise from a wide range of stakeholders to ensure all views are considered.

Economic Opportunity: Innovation, Enterprise, and Employment • Foster jobs and livelihoods in Naas, where wealth is distributed equitably in the community, instead of under the control of a few. Ensuring that those industries and businesses that are encouraged to locate here, are transparent in their treatment of workers and suppliers, and who can provide proof of their positive climate and biodiversity impact. • Create the right environment where progressive, climate positive industries will be attracted to locate in Naas. • Strong collaborations should be fostered with educational institutions to create innovation and start-up hubs to create solutions and new ideas to address the climate and biodiversity crises. • Support structures such as the Local Enterprise Office, should have a core focus on climate and biodiversity issues. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Engage with experts frequently on emerging green economy thinking including technology, new regulations, and new innovations. • Innovation Hubs should be supported, with supports weighted towards those with a sustainability focus. • Add cycling infrastructure as cyclists will lead to increased footfall and additional spend in local areas. • Provide safe, accessible areas where customers can rest, enjoy some food, meet others. Our current levels of car dependency impose congestion, health and environmental costs on our trading sectors. • Increase sustainable mobility and connectiveness to our retailers. • Create places that encourage workers to exercise, eat lunch, host meetings in our town centres. • Ensure broadband keeps up with developing needs. • Create a transport link needed between Maynooth and Naas.

The Plan can support tourism in Naas by: • Checking and planning for the development of local possible tourist spots, possible greenways, blue ways and other tourist trails. • Develop cycle ways to access the raised bog lands and fens, particularly as an offshoot of the Grand Canal cycle way. • Ensuring that the development of cycleways etc does not lead to tourists simply passing through. • Ensure that solar/wind farms are balanced with tourism plans, making Naas more accessible by bike or on foot. • Be more creative about tourism in Naas. • Empowering and creating resilience in the community • Ensure that the harbour area of Naas is developed in an environmentally and architecturally sound manner and which encompasses the canal link to Corbally Harbour. • Council must work with Irish Waterways on the removal of Kissing Gates which make canals in- accessible for many wheelchair users and cyclists.

We can make Naas more vibrant and attractive as a place to live in, work in, shop and visit by: • Enhancing green spaces. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Actively enforcing anti-litter and dog fouling campaigns. • Encouraging small shops and local businesses/crafts. • Making our towns more accessible by bike or on foot. • Providing bathrooms. • Active traffic. • Greening of the streets. • Permeability throughout the town making it easy to get to town centres.

Economic opportunities associated with climate change mitigation that the Plan can harness are: • No, or low, commercial rates on businesses that are set up for sustainability, for example, zero waste stores. • Protection of on-street shopping. • Introduce rules to make it easier for sustainable businesses to set up, and harder for non-sustainable ones. • Support MERITS in hosting sustainability pre accelerator programme (start-ups). • Local Enterprise Office to increase focus on sustainable enterprises and sustainability related courses. • More outdoor dining facilities. • Meet local needs as far as possible. Change byelaws to ensure that farmer’s markets and other local initiatives/markets are not hindered by prohibitive legislation.

Climate Action: Environment, Climate Change and Adaptation The Plan can best address the challenges of climate change by: • Taking a Climate and Biodiversity First approach. Every element included should be considered in terms of its impacts on both climate and biodiversity. • Develop a set of criteria or questions to measure every element of the proposed plan against. • Suggest that the plan changes the wording throughout from “Climate Change” to “Climate Breakdown” or “Climate Emergency” to accurately reflect the situation as acknowledged by scientists. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

This plan can impact emissions by ensuring: • Carbon remains locked up in wetlands. • Carbon remains locked up in hedgerows and trees • Buildings are sufficiently insulated • Buildings are self-sufficient in energy terms from renewable energy • Enabling a modal shift to sustainable modes of transport • Air Quality is an increasingly important and concerning issue. • KCC to increase the number of air quality meters present in Naas. • KCC should support and provide funding for readout monitors in the town centre, in order to make the issue of air quality forefront in people’s minds. • KCC planning policy so that carbon polluters need to pay for their emission.

The plan can support our transition to a low carbon climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy • Deliver change in modes of transport rather than just aspiring to it. • By providing grants to businesses that are willing to set up sustainable businesses – e.g. shared car schemes. • By identifying the industrial and housing sectors where our carbon emissions come from within. Target the highest emission areas first. Empower communities to become involved. • Expand focus in relation to energy and reducing emissions to the whole built environment in the town and not just the Council’s own housing stock and buildings, which is a very small percentage of the built environment in the town. • Tying targets back to commitments made in other plan, for example, the commitment to reduce CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions in the county by 40% by 2030 per the Kildare County Council Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (2019 – 2024). • Tidy towns and similar groups should be better funded as they are vital in the war against litter. • Cut out waste in refurbishing council housing, recycle, reuse initiatives. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • All new businesses must have some form of bike parking. • KCC to ensure sustainability is a major factor for all funding applications. • KCC to ensure measurable targets for GHG emissions are included. • Implement a school streets policy which has been shown to improve air quality as well as safety in the vicinity of schools. • Employ experts on biodiversity and planning to inform the policies and plan. • Some public buildings are lit up all night. Change these to be motion sensor lighting. • Investigate if motion sensor lighting could be done for lighting in Naas. • Support air quality monitoring and reporting throughout the town.

• Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems and permeable surfaces should be considered. • Identify areas most at risk of flooding. • Create a closed loop plan to collect organic waste throughout the county, including leaves, which can be used as compost by the Parks Department or by local community gardens. • Provide communal areas for leaf composting, supported by awareness campaigns of the right way to collect leaves. • Facilitate local shops and enterprises coming together to collaborate to minimise waste and form joint solutions for waste disposal. • Provision should be made in all parks and certain outdoor spaces for public water fountains or water refill point so that users can refill their bottles when doing exercise. • Green infrastructure should also be considered in its role in shading and cooling, as we prepare for growing temperatures in Ireland.

What measures or strategies can be included in the Plan to support the protection and enhancement of our environment in our daily lives: • All measures and strategies included in the Plan should be assessed for their environmental impact. Only those with positive impacts should be pursued. • Clear metrics should be identified to measure how KCC protects and enhances the environment. • KCC should aim to be a Local Authority Climate Action and Biodiversity Leader. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

How can the Plan support sustainable energy communities in County Kildare: • Dedicated Energy Agency for Co Kildare. • The new LAP should “lock in” targets for Kildare County Council’s Scope 3 emissions. These targets could be delivered by KCC in partnership with Sustainable Energy Communities supported by a dedicated local energy agency. These targets should be ambitious, adequately resourced, and regular updates on progress should be publicly available.

584 Joseph 10.2.5 Vacant Sites and Derelict Buildings O’Loughlin • Vacant sites register contents are poor. Only one site on the Naas site list. • Noticed holes in the roof of cottage at town end of Rathasker Road. • Suggests census vacant property information is incorporated; user friendly forms/website to add/query sites; and, the webpage hosting the data is periodically statically generated so it is searchable by search- engines. • The GIS of all state, semi-state and utility agencies should be queried to determine ownership. • Suggests list of sites with unknown ownership. Is frustrating the council must notify owner of addition of site to register. • Requests a list of Council’s own sites, by area, unused or underutilised, their development potential because specific locations lack services. Requests same for OPW, HSE and other state/semi-state agencies. 585 Andrina RD3/RD3A Faherty Member of Mill Lane residential community and strongly objects to RD3/RD3A proposal for following reasons: • Conflicts with four of seven Core Themes of LAP: Home & Communities, Heritage & Culture, Environment & Climate Change and Urban Design. • Proposal will divide the Mill Lane community, isolating residents of the nursing home who enjoy peaceful area. Road, and its volume of traffic, poses safety concern for children. • Proposal will destroy beauty and heritage of wildlife sanctuary, an irreplaceable loss. • Proposal will increase noise and air pollution, the latter a factor of climate change. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Canal greenway has become important for locals during the pandemic. Estimated 10,000 users on car- free Sundays. It is a safe space for maintaining physical/mental well-being. • Canal is used by children and workers daily. Its proximity to town makes it easily accessible. • Proposal is a disservice to the local community and a contradiction of the Vision for Naas.

586 Rioghnagh Naas Harbour Bracken • Submitted on behalf of Rioghnagh Bracken. • Refers to North West Quarter to be subject of a masterplan. Understands development in this area, including lands leading up to harbour area, was rejected by Council at last two plan discussions/meetings. However, there appears to be some planning application for residential and commercial similar to that submitted during previous two plans. • The harbour and canal areas have been utilised by thousands during Covid, yet potential development still looming. • Whole area should be reserved as a safe haven for flora and fauna, including the active bird life. • The harbour area is a jewel in the crown of Naas, an oasis in a jungle of concrete. Other assets include the church, moat and deBurgh’s estate. • Ample other lands available for residential/commercial development. Requests the area is protected and a generational mistake is not made.

587 Niall O’Dowda Submission from PRO of IWAI Kildare Branch and has been boating on waterways for over 30 years. • Welcomes thought put into LAP and inclusion of boating. • Submission focuses on how infrastructure can be added to make best use of the canal and benefit Kildare commercially and recreationally. Facilitating boats will bring substantial added value to project. Boats using canals results in a more attractive heritage resource. Aware funding may not be presently available, but any development possible should be part of a larger plan to proceed later. • Water is a primary attractor for people seeking leisure activities. Has seen the huge public interest in IWAI activities, such as annual October rally in Naas harbour. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Suggests the following: o Greenway extending from Naas Harbour to junction where branch line enters main line. o Pedestrian bridge at this junction to connect main line greenway, adding pedestrian/cycling traffic. o Extension of greenway from Naas to Corbally Harbour. o Naas and Corbally harbours are potential leisure destinations where restaurants, boarding, canoeing, etc., can flourish. o IWAI put a trip boat on Naas harbour for October rally and it was a success. Suggests opportunity to locate trip boat in Naas and Corbally harbours. o Provide liveaboard moorings. o Provide visiting moorings to encourage boat visits. o Maximising visitors will bring increase in income. • Extending greenway from Naas to Corbally requires remedial work and the replacement of the road culvert at Jigginstown with a bridge allowing passage of walkers, cyclists and boats underneath. Remedial work would include dredging and securing reliable water supply. • Notes there is a minimum height above water of 3.5 metres over a width of 3.5 metres allowing boats to pass. • Suggests consultation with users when putting boat infrastructure in place.

588 Breffni Naas needs an outer orbital route, not Gallops Avenue. Carpenter 589 Pierce Greaney Submission contains attached document.

• Considers the LAP to be progressive and insightful, attempting to balance the demands of the environment, residential/commercial development and the infrastructure required to support development in these areas. • Acknowledges the progressive stance in planning for green spaces and amenities in the future. Specifically in relation to the area marked F(2) south of Kilcullen and Ballymore roundabouts. • Encouraged to see these lands identified for open space and amenity. This reflects the challenges these lands would bring if considered for different zonings. These challenges include the following: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Land Topography • The lands are not suitable for residential or commercial development. Dramatic and extensive changes in topography and gradients dictate lands are not suitable for building in general. • Notes a history of planning rejections in area due to water run-off concerns. Kilashee View given as an example.

Existing Floodplains • Land ‘sweeps down’ to a river and is a floodplain, flooding several months each year. Development on lands would impact immediate area and existing residential development with excess water flowing to Naas or Kilashee. • Heartened to talk with KCC planners who confirmed contents of the SFRA, which was that the lands are in a flood risk zone and entirely unsuitable for development.

Biodiversity • Lands contain considerable number of hedgerows, however there were more in the middle but they were destroyed approx. two years ago in preparation for development. Hedgerows provided homes to various wildlife. • A small quarry in southern section of lands has a small wood which provides shelter for wildlife. Essential this habitat is maintained, and long-term protection provided.

Transportation and Area Access • The R448 is not fit-for-purpose. Although a 50km/h zone, normal traffic is in excess of 80km/h, with some vehicles over 100km/h. This is particularly acute from entrance to Broadfield View to pedestrian entrance to Pipers Hill, where speed, diminished line of sight, bends and road design make this section dangerous for pedestrians/cyclists. Suggests investigation on speed enforcement, road design and increasing traffic. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Suggests traffic directed away and any development in zoning C(5) sees traffic enter from Ring Road and not R448. Notes that a separate submission outlining recommendations has been sent to Gardaí and is attached to this submission.

Recommendations • LAP is opportunity to plan for and develop green spaces appropriately. Suggests area east of F2 has potential to become another lake, improving wellbeing, wildlife, plant life and a reservoir taking advantage of a floodplain. It would offer an excellent amenity, with walkways linking Pipers Hill into town via lake at Lakelands and allows families to walk safely while also increasing biodiversity. • Walkways could tie into path originally planned for site and perimeter of Pipers Hill. Provides attached images, seen adjacent and below, to show proposed route. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Other Points • Offers suggestions on any future outer ring road built to the south or east. Referring to strategic road connection MTO 6.1, asks that all development planned for south of Naas allows for this road development without issues. Suggests space is left now for this road. Identifies development at Pipers Hill which may prevent this road being built easily. Suggests avoiding repeat of issue similar to IRR. • Requests prevention of HGVs using the town centre. There are enough ring roads to divert them and benefits would be substantial. Essential that a central spine of Naas becomes area devoid of, or minimising traffic. • Welcomes recommendations to ensure Naas is suitable for outdoor pursuits, such a dining, safe zones, recreation. Requests these are progressed quickly as people may forget how important such spaces were during pandemic. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Suggests consideration on what priority traffic gets at new junction at Main Street and Newbridge Road. Efforts to displace town centre traffic may be compromised by this junction and Fair Green may feel cut- off from the town. • Welcomes some proposals in LAP to introduce one-way streets. • Entrances to Naas should have a more consistent and structured feel. Suggests landmark buildings/structures/areas that lend a presence on approach. Currently feels like Naas was developed in an ad hoc fashion and does not enhance the County Town. • Suggests Naas has lost its lustre and needs a ‘facelift’. It is essential many of the proposals in the LAP are progressed urgently. • Town looks run-down with dereliction on Main Street and few new businesses opening. Need to increase retail offering and overall aesthetics, and this must happen urgently, irrespective of what modernisation/upgrading happens within the LAP boundary. Feels hollow when walking/driving through town, suggests street washing can make a difference.

590 Rathasker Unauthorised entrance from the Rathasker Road to the green area: Heights • There is no evidence of any council-authorised entrance to this green space for the entire length of its Residents boundary with Rathasker Road. Association • Unauthorised access has grown in recent years resulting in regular anti-social activity. • Photographs included in previous council plans, specifically in 2011-2017 and 2017-2023 show that the gate is closed and not in use for pedestrian / cycle access. Relevant photograph has been attached.

Objection to PL36 and PL37: • The reasons for objecting to PL36 are outlined in our original submission. • No information has been provided regarding the location for PL37 and therefore we cannot give a view about its suitability as a replacement for the original location. It would be of great concern if this information had already been made available to others.

591 Thomas James • Ban HGVs on Main Street. Kinlough • Look into one-way system and bus lanes. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Ban old large coaches, only city buses should be permitted through town to reduce pedestrian harm, emissions and noise. • Main Street should be pedestrian friendly. Within five years congestion, pollution and traffic should be a thing of the past. Most other main streets are pedestrian-focused where community and businesses thrive.

592 John Miley • Attached submission states objection to any development at Ashfield Park.

593 Sean Cunnie • States noise is a major concern with location of home.

595 Alan Duncan Permeability Measure 63 • Measure 63 opens access to R445 and the implications of this opening are as follows; (a) High risk to residents’ safety in particular children. (b) The Council have supported the residents of Jigginstown Green in planting a native hedgerow, circa 3000 metres along the boundary of the estate. This biodiversity corridor supported by Kildare County Council will be lost. (c) Noise pollution will increase. (d) The area closest to Measure 63, is inaccessible 11 months of the year due to water logging and poor drainage. Planned Greenway to Corbally • Welcomes the extension and planned greenway along the Corbally branch of the grand canal. • Indicative greenway link in Jigginstown Green would create another exit point 50 metres from the existing greenway entrance. An extension point closer to the Corbally greenway would provide safe and more accessible options. • Welcomes the MTO 1.11 pedestrian crossing and MTO 3.8 suggestion to restore a bridge over the Corbally branch on the R445.

Permeability Measure 64 Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • This access point will serve and benefit the unsociable gatherings under the bridge for drinking and illegal drug use, which is already a problem. • The installation of the walkway will destroy the community garden, native hedgerow, 60 native Alder, 30 native apple trees, hedgehog and biodiversity area already established and supported by yourselves. • The entire green area is water-logged 11 months of the year, further built footpaths will exacerbate this increasing problem. • The area is not identified in this plan as having drainage/ flood difficulties despite continuous dialogue and representations to the council over the past 15 years. • In the Jigginstown area, the NTA's principle of shortest route possible is abandoned, as families are expected to cycle away from much more accessible routes and along the greenway to access local schools. The proposed cycling infrastructure omits entire sections along the R445, along Jigginstown Green and the Park, leaving no cycle lanes approaching Gael Choláiste Chill Dara on the R445. • No cycle routes planned along the R409 from the R445 towards the KLeisure grounds including the playground and skate park. • The greenway being used for all access points is unrealistic in terms of actual principals of behaviour that encourage people to get out of cars and use other forms of transport.

Natural Environment & Climate Change • The Native Hedgerow, circa 3000 metres that was planted along the boundary of the estate by Kildare County Council should be included in this plan. • The 1000 native species saplings planted along the canal greenway boundary to alleviate waterlogging and poor drainage on the green should be included in this plan. • The Community Garden, should be included in this plan. • The council should include Jigginstown Green and surrounding areas in this quadrant as part of a flood risk assessment.

596 Brendan Liveable Communities Colivet Three significant examples of Global, National and Local issues that will have a significant impact on our lives are as follows: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The worsening Global environmental crisis. • Ageing population. • Continued crisis in provision of housing and other residential accommodation.

The focus should be on promoting Liveable Communities defined as: • A liveable community is one that is safe and secure, has affordable and appropriate housing and transportation options, and offers supportive community features and services. Once in place, those resources: enhance personal independence; ... foster residents' engagement in the community's civic, economic, and social life.

AARP • The AARP conducted a global Study, which identified the Men’s Shed Movement in Kildare as one of the 16 best Global examples of the 8 Domains of livability.

Recommendation • The Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2017 should undertake a feasibility study to examine the health and environmental benefits of adopting the LIFE RADIUS approach created by the global experts BLUE ZONE organisation www.bluezone.com , and undertaken with Trinity College Dublin & Green Project Management. • Kildare County Council should examine the potential of new housing models such as the proposed multi- generational integrated community development. Also include associated care and support models, which fall between home care and full-time nursing home care. The above recommendations should become a Policy Statement and Objective within the Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027. • Please insert A Policy Statement and Objective within the Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027, which states that Kildare County Council should identify appropriate urban and rural sites with the capacity to satisfy and sustain the need for such well proven Community integration and enhancement schemes.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. A copy of a presentation by Sarah Bowman, Director of Strategic Engagement and Impact , Trinity College Dublin has been submitted as part of the submission. This is a general example of how to create Liveable Communities and is related to projects in Ireland and abroad.

597 North Kildare The North Kildare Branch of the Social Democrats provide an attachment outlining observations on the LAP. Branch of Asks that it be acknowledged that the Draft LAP has been on public display during Level 5 lockdown and that Social this is far from ideal. Democrats • Naas has almost doubled in population between 1991 and 2016. • Suggests 1346 new homes constructed since 2016, so population now in excess of 25,000. LAP indicates ambitions for creation of 3,000 jobs. • LAP only targets 1,000 new homes in same period. 750 people in Naas on housing list for a decade or more. Current Government’s position is to lease homes, leaving approximately 250 units available to private buyers. Suggests housing targets are increased. • Population growth will place increasing demands on social infrastructure, schools and creches. Audit for LAP reveals primary and secondary schools are operating at capacity. Creches also full, with audit showing four available spaces in Naas. Suggests wait is too long for creches required under planning permissions to be completed. 3186 students enrolled in primary school and 3854 students enrolled in secondary schools where stated capacity is 3248. Naas has wider catchment for school places due to lack of secondary schools in Sallins, Kill and Johnstown, which have also seen sustained population growth. • Refers to section 11.2 which outlines the requirement for timely delivery of infrastructure in order to successfully implement the LAP. • Refers to change in planning with introduction of SHD process. Suggests ABP not required to adhere to terms of LAP. SHD process requires land zoned residential and development in excess of 100 units, however, heights and densities have been in excess of that permitted under LAPs in many places. • Section 5.1 points to dominance of car-based movements resulting from the town’s evolution. • S1: Refers to Gallops Avenue, formally known as IRR, and how zoning of New Residential is fully dependent on delivery of this road. This proposal is at odds with sustainable transport as vehicles drawn Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. through residential areas. Location of proposal means any development beyond Racecourse would inevitably require another new road, which should be stated as objective in LAP. • Refers to timeframe for delivery and funding sources for Gallops Avenue in LAP. • Suggests a greenway more suitable way to decarbonise Naas as roads bring extra traffic. Proposal is to satisfy one particular site and this is not a suitable reason. Calls for the deletion of proposal as an objective and replacement as a greenway. • S2: RD3/RD3A will draw traffic into residential areas, making them less atrractive for pedestrians/cyclists. Endorses and agrees with submission made by Mill Lane Residents Association in which they outline rationale for opposition to proposal. Suggests pedestrian/cycling bridge at location allowing two-way movement and enables modal shift to more sustainable modes. Requests removal of RD3/RD3A and inclusion of greenway corridor. • Suggests any connection from NWQ to Abbey Street is pedestrians/cyclists only, again forcing modal shift. • S3: LAP acknowledges lower levels of comparison shopping in Naas, compared to Newbridge. Many businesses lost in past decade with many unoccupied premises on Main Street. Covid-19 adds additional challenges for survival of remaining businesses, although difficult to measure due to move to online. Welcomes regeneration initiatives and suggests retail sector forum to understand new challenges. Suggests many unoccupied buildings could provide residential function. Suggests requirement for parking and greenspace for over-shop living is dispensed with as it hinders residential use. • S4: There are five creches that remain unbuilt, despite requirement of planning and only four creche places in Naas. Vital creches mandated to be built are constructed immediately. Approximately 1,200 homes to be built under LAP. Suggests estates with creche requirement sees creche built after 75 units. • S5: Need for playing pitches for local sports clubs. Land must be designated as Green Space and Amenity to fulfil these needs. Notes Naas AC developing track and it should be supported. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • S6: Requests St. Davids Castle has public realm and age-friendly housing on site. Opportunity to create a ‘McCauley Place’ type project, which is badly needed. • S7: One-way system should be explored as construction will take place on new shopping centre. Suggests Corban Lane is part of one-way system. Needs to re-imagine town centres, people want focal points to visit. • S8: Welcomes bridge at Landen Park due as part of greenway scheme. Will be permeability addition. Partly completed and must be finished. Suggests permeability link from Oldtown to Millennium Park, giving walking/cycling permeability to park and Sallins Station.

• S9: Notes Sallins Road left out of cycle projects, this is a mistake as it has three schools. Requests this is inserted as an ambition. Important this road has significant cycling and walking infrastructure. Sufficient room exists. Proposes objective inserted to have permeability link inside wall on lands zoned residential (C19).

• S10: Suggests off-road cycle lane from Craddockstown Golf Club to junction of Friary Road and along treeline to Corban Lane, offering permeability to two schools.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

• S11: Suggests permeability link from Craddockstown Park is removed and replaced with link through famine graveyard. The link in green is a danger to children in area. Link from railway walk through famine graveyard will provide more access to hospital (in red). • S12: Suggests removal of permeability link at Jigginstown Green. It is no use as already a link at canal bridge and Jigginstown Park. • S13: Widening paths in parks would help modal shift, as they are currently too narrow. Suggests objective to widen all amenity area paths to 4m. • S14: Suggests objective for raised table crossings at entrances to all estates. • S15: Suggests new pedestrian/cycle bridge at Landen Park, Soldiers Island, Naas Harbour and rear of Naas GAA. • S16: Suggests improving walking/cycling facilities at Corbans Lane. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • S17: Suggests Lough Bui become a safe school street. Will no longer be needed for traffic once Floods Cross opens • S18: Construct footpaths on both sides of Town Hall. • S19: Suggests junction of Abbey street be closed off to traffic and a pedestrian square be constructed. • S20: Suggests cycle track from Naas to Newbridge along R445 as many commuters travel by bike. • S21: Harbour masterplan should include significant public realm with land designated as such and acquired from Mr. Healy to enable seating area widened. • S22: Suggests land south of Mill Lane nursing home designated as amenity and green space for allotments. • S23: Suggests NWQ has integrated cycling and walking network, as per Naas Greenway feasibility study. • S24: Suggests objective to connect ring road and Caragh Village with cycle/walking track. Data centre zoned for one third of distance so objective to continue village needed. • S25: Suggests stand‐alone Dog park in the Naas area. • S26: Suggests cycle lane from Pipers Hill through the land zones F2 strategic open space from rear of Bellingsfield to Ballymore road. • S27: Suggests pedestrian links form part of any new school planning permissions as all schools would benefit and it enables modal shift. • S28: Land at GAA. • S29: Requests land at DeBurg gardens not changed to Residential C19. • S30: Requests land opposite Caragh Court is zoned as green belt to facilitate greenway, or at least be for low-density age-friendly housing. • S31: Suggests C8 is permeable by through road, reducing need for inner relief road. • S32: Old GAA land on Dublin Road more suited to residential.

598 O’Reilly Family TPlan Planning Consultants have made a submission on behalf of the O’Reilly family, in relation to the O’Reilly lands of c.3.9ha adjacent to the R445. The image below was attached to highlight subject lands.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Context • Subject lands are bounded by Cemex site, the R455 and the River Morell, adjacent to Johnstown Village. • Lands fall from R455 towards the river and are mainly agricultural use, apart from maintained south-eat portion adjoining river. • Proposed Key Development Area K(3) – Mixed Development excluding residential use is to south-west. Area to the east is proposed category G – Greenbelt, similar to the south. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

• Refers to Table 10.3 Junction 9 Maudlins design brief which sets out the vision for the area as a gateway site. It recognises the need for traffic management, with potential queuing to occur within the site, entered from roundabout and one-way exit to southwest corner. Design brief also considers pedestrian/cyclist access at intervals along Dublin Road, suggesting provision for Johnstown to Dublin Road cycle lane along the perimeter of site to avoid cyclist using roundabouts. • Refers to Figure 10.29 which highlights landscape option envisaging setback along eastern side of site c.10-15 metres minimum to provide for linear park and protect riparian corridor. This area included in K(3) zoning and is supplemented by area to southeast which is proposed ‘F-Open Space and Amenity’. • Client suggests a more productive use of their lands could be facilitated by rezoning to a combination of mixed-use K(3) and F-Open Space, resulting in a more sustainable and environmentally appropriate edge to south-eastern boundary of their lands. It would also provide additional amenity facilities for local residents and any occupiers of adjoining mixed-use development at the Maudlins Key Development Area. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Submission • In 2019 a feasibility study for area comprising three parcels of land was conducted and a version submitted to KCC in 2020. Provides an adapted image from this document, illustrating the proposed vision for Maudlins, which includes O’Reilly lands.

• The vision includes proposed mixed-use development (dark brown) on portion of O’Reilly lands with new amenity area and amenity route accessed from R445, continuing south-east along river to Naas. Amenity route could be accessed from south-west boundary of O’Reilly lands. • Requests KCC revisit the Maudlins strategy and revises the LAP to an alternative zoning strategy whereby: o Western portion of O’Reilly lands adjacent to smaller roundabout be amended to K(3) zoning. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o Lands to north-east adjacent to Johnstown and south-east adjoiiing Morell River is revised to zoning F – Open Space and Amenity’, with a vision for biodiversity friendly amenity and an off- road pedestrian/cyclist route adjacent to river and linking with proposed Open Space to east of Cemex/Donnelly sites. The Morell River linear park. • Suggests pedestrian/cyclist access at Johnstown, with playground area, would increase connectivity and have additional benefit of increasing active travel options via proposed Morell River Linear Park. • Suggests proposed route could facilitate journeys between Naas and footbridge over the M7, providing a safe route to sports/amenity areas north of M7 and areas around Johnstown Garden Centre and Palmerstown House. • Notes flood risk assessment indicates lands adjoining Morell River fall within Flood Risk A and B. Clients have owned lands for half a century and have no memory of flooding. Notes that clients are willing to be consulted regarding proposals at Morell River in relation to Flood Relief Plan. Suggested amenity area is based on providing both amenity and biodiversity uses that accommodate area’s distinct characteristics. • Provides images of subject lands that illustrate site topography and are suitable for a linear park. • Provides images in the appendix that showcase Clogheenmilicon Walkway in Cork which has amenity/biodiversity sanctuary which allows for seasonal flooding and is an example from proposed amenity area along Morell River.

Summary • Requests revision of proposed zoning strategy for subject lands, whereby: o Western portion of O’Reilly lands adjacent to smaller roundabout be amended to K(3) zoning. o Lands to north-east adjacent to Johnstown and south-east adjoiiing Morell River is revised to zoning F – Open Space and Amenity’, with a vision for biodiversity friendly amenity and an off- road pedestrian/cyclist route adjacent to river and linking with proposed Open Space to east of Cemex/Donnelly sites. The Morelly River linear park. • Proposed revision would result in a more sustainable and productive use of O’Reilly lands. • Proposal provides biodiversity favourable amenity area adjoining river and could facilitate journeys between Naas and footbridge over the M7, providing a safe route to sports/amenity areas north of M7 and areas around Johnstown Garden Centre and Palmerstown House. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Would provide opportunity for safe, off-line pedestrian link between Naas, Johnstown and towards proposed F5 Amenity areas. It would adhere to objectives to increase modal shift to more active travel. • Acknowledges objectives to retain unbuilt areas between settlements but suggests proposals would result in retention of an area of beneficial open amenity space between Maudlins and Johnstown, facilitating greater access to proposed Morell River Linear Park. Area would also result in increased biodiversity value and offset proposed mixed-use development at O’Reilly lands adjacent to Cemex. • Supports proposed masterplan for K(3) at Maudlins, particularly the development of Cemex and Donnelly sites and the potential for O’Reilly lands to contribute towards a more cohesive solution to Maudlins site. Extending the K(3) zoning over more of their lands will complement by potential linked amenity space and connectivity. • Trusts the request for zoning of lands to part mixed development K(3) and part F-Open Space and Amenity will be considered by KCC.

599 Edel Stewart As a resident of Naas with a young family, has struggled with lack of facilities and supports such as childcare and healthcare. Believes further housing will add to issues and that Naas needs facilities to improve lives of current residents. Entry to home will be a challenge if more development at Old Caragh Road. Attached document outlines the following: • Submission outlines the strong population increase experienced in Kildare, and Naas, in recent years, which is partly explained by high birth rates and net migration. Suggests that building strong, inclusive communities with a sense of place/belonging will allow Naas to remain an attractive place to live and work. Submission sets out how this can be achieved, with examples from other areas. • In recent years there have been many beneficial developments (Pipers Hill school, new library, ring road, K-Leisure, housing projects and Community College). However, concerned by lack of playing facilities at Piper Hill and Gael Scoil Nás na Riogh schools, and with the Finlay Park development on wetlands beside the canal. • The Millenium Ring Road is used every day by people keeping fit, it has also been used by the pop-up race organisation and the couch to 5k groups use it. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • A large number of dog owners using the road too as no dedicated dog park in Naas. The road has become the de facto exercise area for many in Naas West. Using the ring road for such purposes is not a solution. • Due to the explosion in housing development in the area, with more to come between Finlay Park, Elsmore and Castle Farm, space is urgently required to accommodate outdoor recreation and leisure activities. Important this space is close to the town centre, helping to reinvigorate Naas, and not an out- of-town place that will detract from a centre already in decline. • Naas West needs a Community Park that would provide a strategic area of social infrastructure, improving social inclusion and allowing a diverse array of recreation activities. • Refers to greenfield site opposite Caragh Court which has previously been zoned B – Infill Residential. Provides LAP definition of this land use zoning objective, highlighting aim to ‘preserve and improve residential amenity’. • The park could be part of an interconnected network and provide Naas’s population with an opportunity for recreational activities. The availability of such opportunities is essential for balanced, sustainable communities. • Naas is well served by formal recreational facilities, although under pressure. However, there is an under-provision of open spaces such as parks/playgrounds. There is demand for this and it will increase with population increase. Much open space in the west of Naas is privately managed. Believes it is important to provide publicly accessible facilities, such as at Caragh Court. • Refers to site being surrounded by residential development and therefore is a strategic asset that should not be considered for more housing. Canal corridor access will significantly contribute to the greenway/blueway project. • Suggests the proposed park could be of simple design and include a variety of social infrastructure, while conserving the Canaal Set-back Green Zone. Makes the following suggested uses for the park: o Men Shed / Scout’s Den are an essential part of a successful community. These groups in Naas are lacking facilities and resources and could do with a permanent residence. o Dog Park as there is none currently in Naas. Suggests possible 2,140 dogs in Naas and no area for them to be let off lead or mix. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o Biodiversity and the need to protect what we have, such as areas toward the Canal end which have broad leaf trees, essential for biodiversity. By protecting biodiversity in this area, we are giving something back to the future generations, who through their recent ‘Strike Action’ highlighted the need for Governments to act in regards protection of the environment and the planet. Provides a link to KCC’s Biodiversity Week booklet. o Amphitheatre is a special place to visit to enjoy various culture events that can be held there. The site might be able to incorporate a natural amphitheatre for small outdoor events during the summer months. o Chess/Backgammon boards would help achieve the social inclusion objective in the CDP and has been successfully been carried out in Weaver Park, Cork St, Dublin 8. o Waterways Ireland seeking area to launch their Blueway along the canal in Naas. The perfect location to facilitate kayaking, boarding etc. o Kildare has an increasing age cohort of over 65s and a high level of the 0-12 cohort, all of whom would benefit from a park. Park could be accessible to surrounding areas and provide things such as a Tone Zone that promotes exercise and well-being. o A small cycle track to allow parents with young families a safe accessible area in their community and not required to travel in cars. o Green Prescription involves a GP or health professional's referral of patients to free, guided community walks near a person’s home and is based on the idea that physical activity in nature results in positive outcomes for both physical and mental health. It was developed by the HSE and is funded under the National Taskforce on Obesity. Refers to research highlighting benefits of physical activity. Also provides a link to the HSE publication that evaluates the Green Prescription initiative. • KCC have once in a lifetime opportunity to invest in the environment and the community. If the subject site was developed for housing it would be a huge loss to the community. • Outlines the requirement of the Planning and Development Act for a Core Strategy in plans, and provides a definition of a core strategy, this includes the DECLG’s(2010) ‘Guidance Note on Core Strategies’ recommendation that planning authorities undertake an appropriate level of analysis to ensure that sufficient lands are zoned at suitable locations. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Refers to the CDP stated objectives of: protecting local assets by preserving the quality of the landscape; promoting social inclusion; consolidating urban form; building integrated communities; and balancing the natural and built environment. • The provision of community infrastructure and services is central to fostering sustainable communities and delivering successful places to live and have a sense of belonging. • Refers to social inclusion and how it is a key objective at national and local levels. • Quotes section 11.4 of the Kildare CDP which refers to the promotion of social inclusion, cultural development and the provision of community facilities. • Quotes section 11.6 of the KCC CDP which refers to the provision of community services and facilities. • Quotes section 11.8.1 of the KCC CDP which refers to children and young people, and the provision of suitable facilities and amenities for them. • Suggests that the lands at Caragh Court could provide an ideal location for a park, meeting many of the sustainable objectives that are essential for health and well-being. • Provides examples of other locations, including: Weaver Park, Dublin; Templeville Road, Dublin; and Castlebar, Mayo.

600 Christinah • Objects to proposed cycle/pedestrian path from The Enclosure, Oldtown Demesne (Pedestrian Measure Jocklin 22). • Map 5.1 shows access through to green opposite Millennium Business Park. There is no access currently. • Local residents previously requested no access to the new path, so fencing was put up. Suggests it would encourage anti-social behaviour. • The Enclosure is a private estate and part of a management company responsible for maintaining and services areas. • Referring to Measure 28, highlights how Map 5.1 does not reflect existing circumstances as it fails to show recent housing development. • Queries if there are other areas in drawing that do not reflect existing situation as it may effect planning infrastructure.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 601 Michael Land located opposite the entrance to the Caragh Court estate at the junction of the old and new McElgunn Caragh Roads: • Previously zoned infill residential. • Existing arrangements for traffic using the old Caragh Road are substandard and dangerous. Any further residential development would only be acceptable if safe road infrastructure is provided. • The subject area includes an area of wetland, which provides an essential amount of biodiversity. • A park space should be provided, which leaves the wetland area untouched. • The preservation of this green space or development as part of the recreational infrastructure of the town would add value to the lives of residents. • Excessive housing densities bring may problems and there is no justification for such high densities in a country town.

602 Anne and Larry Castle Quarter CRA 2 Breen • Concerned about the St Davids Castle and grounds. It is the focal point of the Castle Quarter and should be given careful consideration and attention with regard to any development. • It is the only existing medieval fortification and a tangible reminder of the town’s history and heritage. • It offers opportunity to deliver a unique amenity such as a community space and visitor destination. • Concerned with any new urban forms envisaged. Inclusion of any mix of commercial/residential must be done in keeping with area’s history/heritage. • Suggests no obtrusive development that could intrude or take away from intrinsic nature/fabric of the area. • The site should reflect medieval origins and any development must complement this. • Suggests focus for development of St Davids Castle area is on community space, public access, history/heritage and encouraging footfall to make it a vibrant place. • Could become an oasis in town if developed properly.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Canal Quarter CRA 6 • Canal Quarter is a unique environmental area which has never been used to full potential and could be regenerated along with town centre. • Agrees with proposed strategy for mixed development. • Canal and environs are integral to town’s natural and built heritage and any proposed development should account for this and not adversely affect unique character. Should also fit in with area’s topography. • There should be no vehicular bridges across the canal anywhere in the Quarter, as it will be obtrusive, damage and detract from natural beauty and add air/noise pollution. • Objects to proposal of bus-only bridge. • Agrees with proposed green area/park included beside canal with pedestrian access across pedestrian bridge on western side. • Sees no problem with vehicular traffic to/from north-west quadrant, but it should terminate at, not cross over the canal. • Encourages consideration of provision of marina along the Corbally branch to accommodate longer stay boats. It would add atmosphere to canal. • Area has potential to become tourist and family recreation hub.

Permeability Strategy • Suggests permeability good in principle but can create issues. • Pathways between estates are source of anti-social behaviour and can provide opportunities for access for criminal activities. • Planning should review proposals carefully, ensuring they are acceptable to locals. • Suggests further consultation with residents for their views on what they are comfortable with. • Should be demonstrable benefit to those most affected.

Millbridge Street • Objects to proposed Millbridge Street. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposed road and bridge over canal will be unacceptable and obtrusive. • The canal area is an important amenity for people. This is possible because of tranquillity, natural beauty, diversity and absence of noise. • A road and bridge will destroy this special environment for those that use it. • Proposal will bring increase in traffic through area and onto a narrow and busy Sallins Road, increasing congestion. This will also create road safety issues for residents in neighbouring estates. • Considers the proposal inappropriate, will adversely affect a special natural environment and create traffic/road safety issues for road users and residents. Request the proposal is removed.

603 Megan Breen Gallops Avenue Submission opposes Gallops Avenue proposal for the following reasons: • Naas needs a properly planned Outer Orbital Route that minimises bottlenecks. • Proposal will not serve intended purpose or solve traffic problems in long or short term. • Proposal brings traffic in to and back out of town. • Will shift problems and congestion to junctions as Blessington, Tipper and Dublin roads. • Road will create air/noise pollution, road safety/accessibility issues and reduce quality of life for those living along route. Concludes by stating road is out-of-date, not fit for purpose, a waste of money and has already been rejected by elected representatives on behalf of residents. Requests deletion from LAP.

604 Michaela Piare Gallops Avenue Submission opposes Gallops Avenue proposal for the following reasons: • Naas needs a properly planned Outer Orbital Route that minimises bottlenecks. • Proposal will not serve intended purpose or solve traffic problems in long or short term. • Proposal brings traffic in to and back out of town. • Will shift problems and congestion to junctions as Blessington, Tipper and Dublin roads. • Road will create air/noise pollution, road safety/accessibility issues and reduce quality of life for those living along route. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Concludes by stating road is out-of-date, not fit for purpose, a waste of money and has already been rejected by elected representatives on behalf of residents. Requests deletion from LAP.

605 Cllr. Anne Gallops Avenue Breen • Submission opposes Gallops Avenue proposal. • Dismayed and annoyed, as a Public Representative, at Council’s decision to resurrect road similar to the defunct IRR, which was rejected emphatically by majority of local representatives during Part 8. • Reintroducing proposal is a dismissal of local democracy and an affront to local representatives and the electorate who reject it. • Opposes proposal for the following reasons: o Naas needs a properly planned Outer Orbital Route that minimises bottlenecks. o Proposal will not serve intended purpose or solve traffic problems in long or short term. o Proposal brings traffic in to and back out of town again. o Will shift traffic problems and congestion to junctions as Blessington, Tipper and Dublin roads. o Road will create air/noise pollution, road safety/accessibility issues and reduce quality of life for those living along route. Concludes by stating road is out-of-date, not fit for purpose, a waste of money and has already been rejected by elected representatives on behalf of residents. Requests deletion from LAP.

606 Francis & Important to provide social amenities to accompany the large-scale residential developments in Naas. Stephanie Opportunity to develop a park on the Caragh road. Naas is underprovided with parks and playgrounds. Carolan The zoning map shows a future park (M) and various open space and amenities (F). If all the (F) areas where rezoned to M, it would significantly contribute to the Greenway and Blueway projects.

Park could be of simple design, with a meadow in the middle for natural pollinators and then incorporating some of the following ideas: Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Chess/Backgammon boards craved into granite tables placed in the park could achieve part of the social inclusion objective outlined in the CDP. • An outdoor gym along a cycle/running track, with a proposal for an additional one in Monread Park. • A small cycle/bike track to allow parents with young families a safe accessible area. • Green Prescription - HSE concept funded under National Taskforce on Obesity as part of Government Policy. Idea that physical activity in nature results in positive outcomes for physical and mental health. • Biodiversity - Canal side of site is Broad leaf trees, native trees essential for bats and honeybees. Imagine the impact of preparing this land for future generations to enjoy, with a native tree planting project. A wildflower meadow would encourage more bee and butterfly activity. http://www.kildare.ie/community/downloads/Kildare-Biodiversity-Week-2019-Booklet.pdf • Men Shed and Scout’s Den. o The Men’s Shed currently have a temporary residence. The Kildare Scouts Den is too small for the size of the expanding community in Naas. o Possible that the Men’s Shed would help maintain and enhance the park with the skillsets they have to offer. • Amphitheatre, an open-air venue used for entertainment and performances. • Fairy Forest with the help of the Men’s shed the area where the broad leaf trees are situated could be a welcome home for the “Fairy Folk”. • Along the Canal - To the far side of the Broad leaf trees a pathway along the canal could be developed which would give access to both sides of the canal. This would allow an area where Waterways Ireland, could launch their “Blue Way” along the canal. It could also form a loop for the runner/walker/cyclist.

This location has become the starting and finishing point for several activities around the town (pop-up races, triathlons, 5K runs, Couch to 5K). Opportunity (objectives of Core Strategy within the CDP) to invest in the environment and the community for now and future generations.

Park will create a sense of belonging specifically for the rapidly increasing ’65 and over’ age cohort and the high level of population in the 0-4 and 5-12 age cohorts. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. To support the proposal of a park the following sections of the Kildare CDP 2017-2023 was referred to in the submission: Chapter 2 Core Strategy, Aim, 2.1 Statutory Context and Background, 2.2 Strategy (ix) and (x). Chapter 11 Social, Community & Cultural Development, 11.1 Background, 11.4 Strategy, 11.6 Community Services & Facilities and 11.8.1 Children and Young People.

607 Hector Ritchie Object to the Proposed Road Gallops Avenue. • More prudent to choose an outer connecting road that can loop up with the outer ring road. Example a road coming off the Dublin road transecting the green fields to come out near Craddockstown Golf Club, so that traffic turning right back into Naas can exit to the ring road to the left up Ballycane road in a flowing motion. • New homeowners will reach their abodes quicker through the newer estates at Stoneleigh, older estates at Ballycane and flow around to the new estates alongside Killashee House Hotel, instead of moving through an already busy centre. • With the opening of Dunnes Stores and the pending opening of the New Town Centre Shopping Centre there will be far too much traffic in the middle and Naas which will become off-putting like the queues going into Newbridge Whitewater Shipping Centre. • Having spent millions on the Naas relief flows into Sallins/Clane, the three-lane flow on the motorway and the ring roads around Millennium roads. It would be a shame to choose the Gallops Avenue over a sensible transecting junction at a much deeper angle off the Dublin Road and around the town.

608 John Ward Object to the proposed new road ‘Gallops Avenue’ formerly called ‘Naas Inner Relief Road’. • It will be detrimental to the environment and will negatively impact the many residents living along this proposed route, as well as the wider community. • The LAP must only incorporate Naas area and must not overlap into other areas. • Naas LAP should only be voted on by Naas Municipal District Councillors. • The Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in 2019. The ‘Gallops Avenue’ is an attempt to re-introduce it and must be deleted from the LAP. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Naas Racecourse is a much-needed green space amenity. This was particularly evident during the recent Covid-19 lockdowns. • The proposed route will cut this amenity off from the town and its people and make it inaccessible. The construction of this non-essential road will go against our commitment to reducing our CO2 emissions.

609 Declan Curry Proposed Development of Local Authority Lands at Caragh Road, Naas • Enough housing developments on the western side of Naas. • Suggest the development of a public park. • No public green area in West Naas. • Recall plans of old Naas UCD to landscape the canal bank at this area. Plans was unfortunately not pursued. • The expected increase of a young population requires the development of a public park. • Space needed for organisations such as the Scouts Den and Mens Shed. • Park could include outdoor seating, a safe jogging track, an outdoor bowling green or public tennis courts.

610 Jim & Opposed to the proposed road RD3/3A Rosemary Traffic Bursey • This road will turn a quite residential cul de sac (the Millbridge estate) into a split community with a major road running through it. • This road will pass 7 junctions within a 100-meter stretch. • Safety risk for the Nursing home people and children of the area. • This road will cause further traffic challenges on the already busy Sallins Road.

Canal: Environment & Treasured Local Amenity • The canal is a beautiful public amenity and this road is routed over the 2nd lock of the canal. • The two banks of the canal where the bridge would go has been marked as a wildlife sanctuary for over 20 years. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Grand Canal is proposed as a Natural Heritage Area by the National Parks & Wildlife Service (npws.ie). • Building a modern road bridge are not in keeping with this beautiful area of Naas. • Do not destroy this last green walkway so close to town with a bridge and associate traffic and pollution.

611 Kevin K Conroy Object to the “Gallops Avenue” Reasons for rejecting this proposal: • This road proposal is an attempt to revive a proposal that was emphatically rejected by Naas residents and most of the local representatives in the recent past. • Naas needs an “Outer Relief Road”, a properly planned orbital route which would minimise traffic bottlenecks. • This road will not solve any Naas traffic problems, short or long term. • The road will bring traffic into town to take it back out again. • The road will only shift the traffic problems and congestions to Blessington road, Tipper road and Dublin road junctions. • The road will cause air pollution, noise pollution, road safety and accessibility issues and reduce the quality of life for all the residents of the estates along the route. • Out of date and temporary solutions.

612 Mairin O'Malley Object to the “Gallops Avenue” Conroy Reasons for rejecting this proposal: • This road proposal is an attempt to revive a proposal that was emphatically rejected by Naas residents and most of the local representatives in the recent past. • Naas needs an “Outer Relief Road”, a properly planned orbital route which would minimise traffic bottlenecks. • This road will not solve any Naas traffic problems, short or long term. • The road will bring traffic into town to take it back out again. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The road will only shift the traffic problems and congestions to Blessington road, Tipper road and Dublin road junctions. • The road will cause air pollution, noise pollution, road safety and accessibility issues and reduce the quality of life for all the residents of the estates along the route. • Out of date and temporary solutions.

613 Caragh Court • Beneficial developments of the past years: the school development at Pipers Hill, new Library at the residents Town Hall, Millennium Ring rd., K-Leisure/Naas Sports Centre, various house building projects and most Association recently the new Naas Community College development. • Concerning issues: o Lack of playing facilities at Pipers Hill School and the Gael Scoil with a combined pupil population of over 1, 500. o Finlay Park housing development built on wetlands (beside the Canal that according to the Historic trail information post of Naas Town “is now a valuable sanctuary for wildlife in the area“). • The footpath along the Millennium Ring Road has become the de facto exercise area for people of all ages in the town particularly for people living in the Naas West area. • Using a busy ring road to get exercise should not be the solution. • A space is urgently required to accommodate the growing need for outdoor recreation and leisure activities. • A space close to the town centre which will help reinvigorate the centre and not another out-of-town attraction. A Community Park, providing a strategic area of social infrastructure which would improve social inclusion and allow for a diverse array of recreation activities in the Naas West area. • The land I refer to is located opposite the entrance to Caragh Court, a small green field site that is approx. 3 Ha. • Only remaining land with canal frontage, existing pedestrian access via Ploopluck Bridge, is close to the town centre and surrounded by residential development. • The town is underprovided of Community Parks. • Most of the open spaces in the west of Naas belongs to privately owned clubs.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Proposal for a Community Park • Park of simple design, with a wide variety of social infrastructure is needed.

Ideas to incorporate: • Men Shed and Scout’s Den. o The Men’s Shed currently have a temporary residence. The 4th Kildare Scouts Den is too small for the expanding community in Naas. o These organisations could become anchor tenants in the heart of this new park. o Possible that the Men’s Shed would help maintain and enhance the park with the skillsets they have to offer. • Dog Park. o Dog ownership is rising all the time. o No public areas in Naas where a dog can mix with other dogs of lead in safety. o The dog park in Corkagh Park is a shining example. • Biodiversity o Need to protect and enhance a decarbonising area in which there are several Scots Pine trees. o Protect these trees by conserving the Canal Set Back Green Zone of 30m which could also include a dedicated Pollinator Zone which will help to reverse the rapidly declining bee population. • An Amphitheatre o A small open-air venue for entertainment and performances. o Could also be used by local schools and drama societies. o Would be totally unique to the town and would play a key role in cultural exposure. o A hard-standing area for a mobile coffee kiosk/hot food stand etc. could also be included. • Chess boards on stone tables o To achieve the social inclusion objective. o Successfully carried out in Weaver Park. • Blue Way along the Canal. o Ideal place for Waterways Ireland to launch their Blue Way along the Grand Canal. o Could facilitate kayaking, paddle boarding and an activity zone, which would attract tourism. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Age Friendly o Kildare has a rapidly increasing 65 and over age cohort. o Could include a Tone Zone which would help promote exercise and wellbeing, like that introduced in Templeville Rd. Templeogue in Dublin. o Could improve older people’s quality of life, their level of activity and would combat social exclusion and isolation. • Children’s Bike Track o To avoid the necessity to travel in cars to avail of such amenities. o Introduced by Mayo County Council in Castlebar Town. • Green Prescription o Involves a health professional's referral of patients to free, guided community walks near a person’s home. o Based on the idea that physical activity in nature results in positive outcomes for both physical and mental health. o It was developed by the HSE and is funded under the National Taskforce on Obesity as part of Government policy. • Images provided in the submission to explain and support points. • If this site was developed for housing it would be a huge opportunity lost for the entire community. • To support the proposal of a park the following sections of the Kildare CDP 2017-2023 was referred to in the submission: Chapter 2 Core Strategy, Aim, 2.1 Statutory Context and Background, 2.2 Strategy (ix) and (x). Chapter 11 Social, Community & Cultural Development, 11.1 Background, 11.4 Strategy, 11.6 Community Services & Facilities and 11.8.1 Children and Young People. • This park could provide for so many diverse and sustainable objectives.

614 Joseph ‘Gallops Avenue’ Leonard • Previously refused by a democratic vote of the Naas Municipal District. • It will not alleviate the traffic flow through Naas. • Would cause air, light and noise pollution and have a devastating effect on biodiversity. • A safe walking route would also be removed. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 615 John Kehoe Proposal to change zoning from Agricultural use to Residential.

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• The subject site is located adjacent to the northern boundary of Naas (see above) and at present it is zoned for agricultural use. • It has an overall area of c.15 acres. • The site is deemed suitable for residential use. • The site is located between Sallins (1km) and Naas (2.8km) and is in close proximity to social and physical infrastructure. • The subject site fulfils the criteria for Tier 1 Serviced Land according to Appendix 3 of the National Planning Framework. Due to its position, the subject site should be treated as infill development. • The subject site is close to the village centre of Sallins and its associated services. It is considered preferable to develop land closest to the centre of services before developing peripheral areas. • A significant portion of the subject site will remain green space because of the 90m setback from the M7 and a 60m setback from the canal. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The development of the subject site could not be described as a ‘greenfield sprawl’ and would be in accordance with section 2.6 of the National Planning Framework (NPF), which states ‘a preferred approach would be compact developments and an increase in the developments of settlements.’ • Section 6.6 of the NPF recommends that local authorities ‘allow for a choice of location, type, tenure and accommodation in responding to need.’ The Framework also states that it’s aim is for a balanced provision of good quality housing. • The subject site is on a very popular walking route, with a good footpath and leading to a much frequented canal walk. The site is situated adjacent to the Grand Canal ensuring suitable modes of transport, social exercise and cycling along the canal. • Development of this site would be in keeping the NPF’s recommendation that ‘shorter travel distance will reduce transport and energy demand’ and also ‘Local planning, housing, transport / accessibility…meeting the needs and opportunities of an ageing population’. • The development of the subject site would also be in line with the recently launched Government blueprint of ‘Our Rural Future’. • The proposed development would also be in accordance with Section 6 of the RSES. • Sufficient land for housing and other uses is essential in the Sallins area to cater for the projected population growth of 12% in the next 10 years.

616 Pat and Mary ‘Gallops Avenue’ Courtney • Naas inner Relief Road was already rejected by the elected councillors. • Build a ring road, which will be fit for purpose. • Delete the ‘Gallops Avenue’ proposal from the Naas Draft LAP.

617 Kevin G. ‘Gallops Avenue’ Conroy • The proposal is an almost identical proposal to that democratically rejected by local representatives in the recent past. • Naas needs an ‘Outer Relief Road’. • The ‘Gallops Avenue’ proposal will not solve any Naas traffic problems. • The proposal is out of date. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The road will only shift the traffic problems to the Blessington Road, the Tipper Road and the Dublin road. • The road will cause air and noise pollution and lead to issues in relation to road safety and accessibility for residents.

618 Deirdre ‘Gallops Avenue’ O’Connell • The proposed Naas Inner Relief Road has been a proposal for over 20 years and has already been democratically rejected by Naas Town Councillors. • The same route is now being proposed under the guise of Gallops Avenue. • It seems that there may be an attempt to extend the vote on the Gallops Avenue proposal to full council. • Strongly objects to the proposed development.

619 John O’Connell ‘Gallops Avenue’ • The proposed Naas inner Relief Road / Gallops Avenue proposal was already democratically rejected by the council in July 2019. • An attempt to extend the proposal to full council on this occasion would be undemocratic. • The proposal has been ongoing, in different guises, for over 20 years. • The proposed development is now out of date. • Objects to the Gallops Avenue development.

620 Kathleen Ward ‘Gallops Avenue’ • Proposal has merely been renamed from the Naas Inner Relief Road. • The proposal would have a negative impact on residents living along this proposed route, as well as the wider community. • Naas LAP should only be voted upon by Naas Municipal District Councillors. • The Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in 2019. • Naas racecourse is a much-needed green space amenity and the Gallops Avenue proposal will cut this wonderful amenity off from the town. • The road is non-essential and will not reduce our CO2 emissions. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 621 Charles Carri ‘Gallops Avenue’ • The proposal will only solve the Dublin Road traffic problem for a short time, particularly if planning is granted for further development along the Blessington Road. • The relief road needs to be much further out and certainly outside the racecourse. • Will be insufficient in size to take HGVs and would cause noise and pollution levels to increase. • Planning permission should never have been given to either the Racecourse Gate or the Gallops bungalows that back onto the road to Kings Court / Naas Racecourse, if it was proposed to proceed with the ‘Gallops Avenue’ as a relief road. • The Gallops Avenue proposal should be abandoned to be replaced by a viable long term solution.

622 Ruby Gould Proposed Bridge over the Canal at 2nd lock (RD3 and RD3A) • The proposal would ruin a beautiful tranquil amenity where families can walk safely and enjoy nature. • The proposed development would cause pollution from trucks and cars. • A Greta Thunberg type personality is badly needed in the planning department. • The proposal would have a serious detrimental impact on the residents of the adjacent Nursing Home, and the ability for parents to allow their children play around the Mill Lane estates. • Please re-think the need for a road and think of the needs of the people instead.

623 Lorna and Mark Housing development at the roundabout outside Caragh Court Walsh • Objects to the new housing development of 73 units at the roundabout outside Caragh Court. • Would like it to be considered for a Community Park. • Traffic from Finlay Park, when eventually completed is a huge concern. • There is already a sizeable social housing development at this roundabout. At the other end of the town i.e Monread / Dublin Road area there is little or no social housing. • The residents association of Caragh Court has been campaigning for a number of years for this small piece of land to be transformed into a green space for the local community. • The area could be used as a new scout hall or men’s shed and a Waterways Ireland Blueway Park with access to the canal. It would also consolidate the Canal Green Zone set back of 30m and could include a Pollinator Zone, an Outdoor Exercise Area and Dog Only dedicated section. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 624 Jane & Mary ‘Gallops Avenue’ Geraghty • The proposal was already rejected democratically by the Naas MD councillors. • Development will cause problems for everyone living in estates along this route, particularly safety issues and accessibility.

625 Cormac ‘Gallops Avenue’ O’Donovan • Within Fig 12.6 Road Strategy Measure 5 there seems to be a convenient omission of using the Gallops Avenue as an alternative route for HGVs through the town. • It is considered obvious that an HGV going from the Dublin Road to the Blessington Road would use this route. • HGVs should not be directed down residential routes – no traffic should be. • An outer relief / ring road is the most appropriate option.

626 Joe O’Donovan ‘Gallops Avenue’ • The Naas Racecourse provides a much-needed green area for Naas and the plan to construct a road would increase congestion and pollution. Ideal location for an environmentally friendly cycle and walkway. • The Naas LAP should only be voted by the Naas Municipal District Councillors and not the full council. • The completion of an outer relief / ring road for Naas should be prioritised.

627 Maureen Naas Inner Relief Road Boylan • The Naas Inner Relief Road has merely been re-labelled as the ‘Gallops Avenue’. • This proposed route has already been democratically rejected. • The Naas LAP should only be voted by the Naas Municipal District Councillors and not the full Council. • The completion of an outer relief / ring road for Naas is the most logical option.

628 Orla Breen ‘Gallops Avenue’ • Outer relief Road is the most logical option for Naas. • The proposed route will not solve any traffic problems in the long or short term. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The traffic problems and congestion will be transferred to junctions at the Blessington Road, The Tipper Road and the Dublin Road. • Detrimental impact in terms of noise and air pollution for residents living in the estates along the route. • Proposal is out of date.

629 Cormac Breen ‘Gallops Avenue’ • An Outer Relief Road for Naas is the logical option. • Will not solve traffic in Naas in the long or short term. • Shift traffic congestion to junctions at the Blessington Road, Tipper Road and the Dublin Road. • Road will cause problems for residents living in estates along the route due to the creation of air and noise pollution and road safety and accessibility. • Proposed route is out of date and should be deleted from the Naas LAP.

630 Mary Reid ‘Gallops Avenue’ • An ‘Outer Relief Road’ for Naas is the only logical option. • Will not solve traffic problems within Naas, either in the short or long term. • Shift traffic congestion to junctions at the Blessington Road, Tipper Road and the Dublin Road. • Proposed road will cause air pollution, noise pollution, road safety and accessibility issues for residents living in the impacted estates, particularly Woodlands Estate. • Road is out of date and has already been democratically rejected.

631 H. McAllister ‘Gallops Avenue’ • Outer orbital route is the most appropriate option for Naas. • The ‘Gallops Avenue’ proposal is a re-naming of the previously labelled Naas inner Relief Road, which was democratically rejected by the Naas Municipal District Councillors. The Naas LAP should be decided by the Naas Municipal District and not the full council. Local road development and land zonings should remain the remit of the local council. • The proposal was already rejected on the grounds that it would only move bottlenecks to the Tipper and Blessington Road. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The proposed route is out of date. • Commuters are aware of the existing back-up traffic from the Monread Avenue / Gallops Avenue junction / crossroads. • The proposal to go through the racecourse car parks, down the Tipper Road towards the Blessington Road would not divert traffic from the centre of Naas. • The splitting of the racecourse would have a detrimental impact on the amenities of the area. • Option 6 as outlined in the Naas / Sallins transport strategy would provide an orbital route around Naas and would permit future housing expansion in the town and is considered the most appropriate option.

Item 66 – Pedestrian link between the housing estates of Kingsfurze Avenue – Woodlands • Pedestrian path to the green space between house number 1 and 109. There already exists a pedestrian walkway between Kingsfurze and Woodlands between house 101 and Alberg House.

Item 25 – ‘Minor Greenway link between Woodlands and Kingsfurze Avenue • This minor greenway is proposed to be at the same location as the pedestrian link outlined under item 66. This would pose a serious safety risk to pedestrians using the paths in Woodlands and Kingsfurze Avenue as cyclists coming from the minor greenway have to cross the paths or indeed cycle on the paths to get to the Dublin Road. There already exists a pedestrian / cycling link to the Dublin Road from Kingsfurze Avenue between houses 49 and 50.

Canal Bridge / Mill Lane • The re-routing of significant Newbridge Road traffic via Finlay Park over the Canal to Mill Lane on the Sallins Road would destroy the natural environs on both sides of the canal, and would also negatively impact the residential amenities of the Mill Lane, Oldtown Water Gardens, St. Patrick’s Well and Millbridge Areas. • The proposal will negatively impact the canal and destroy the Greenway before it’s even built.

632 Chris Glennan ‘Gallops Avenue’ • The proposal is re-labelling a route that was previously rejected. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The ‘greenway links’ is a means of facilitating ways through potential new housing on racecourse land to and through Kingsfurze Avenue and Woodlands.

633 Oilfield Endorse the provision of a data centre at the Caragh Road, Naas. Solutions Ltd.

The subject site is ideally located for several reasons: • Adjacent to the existing Millenium Park, Osberstown Business Park and the M7 Business Park. • Proximity to enhanced fibre connectivity in this region. • Close proximity to the Osberstown WWTP. • Close to a range of businesses that may possibly avail of a district heating system, which data centres are able to provide.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. National Planning Policy • Proposed data centre is in accordance with National Strategic Outcome 6 of the NPF and RPO8.26 of the RSES. • No specific data centre policy in the Kildare County Development Plan or the Naas Town Development Plan 2011-2017, however Naas is identified as a Primary Economic Growth Town and is promoted for the development of a knowledge-based economy including ICT in both RSES 2019 and NPF 2018.

634 Elma Flanagan Proposed Bridge over Canal at 2nd Lock and Road Mill Lane – Caragh Road • Submission strongly objects to the proposal in this beautiful amenity area which people have discovered and enjoyed over the past 12-15 months. • States that to bring more traffic on to the already congested Sallins Road to accommodate this road would be ludicrous.

635 David and • Submission outlines that Carraig Oscair is an estate of 41 single storey bungalows and that vehicular Barbara access is from the Kilcullen Road is through Rathasker Heights. Outlines the locational context of the O’Brien estate stating that the estate is bounded to the west by Rathasker Lane. • Notes that the estate is a settled residential area and a safe place with many of the existing residents. States that due its layout and proximity to the town centre, has meant that many residents – adults and children - can walk to the shops, schools and other facilities. • States that there are many aspects of the Draft LAP that are positive including the regeneration of the Main Street and the general town centre area and on climate change. However, submits that other aspects of the Plan that are a source of serious concern. These concerns arise from recent developments in the town (the significant quantum of house building with few community facilities, the permeability proposals set out in Table 5.1 of the Plan. Submits that the Association objects to measure number 37 (“Pedestrian link between housing estate Carraig Oscair – Rathasker Road). • States that allied to the issue of permeability is the lack of implementation of walking, cycling, traffic calming and general road safety measures identified in the 10 year old Naas TDP 2011-2017 and the lack of progress on developing the approved Kilcullen Road Part 8 scheme.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Recent and Proposed Residential Development • Notes that the draft Plan indicates that there has been a significant increase in housing construction in Naas since the Census in 2016 (1,346 units) and @ 2.8 persons per house this could accommodate a population increase of some 3,769 persons. Accordingly, states that the projected population in the Plan of 28,000 persons by 2027 (page 73) could be reached years ahead of time. • Appears that most of the houses being built are in the southern half of the town with lands in the northern half (and closer to Sallins rail station and the M7 and its junctions) being designated as Strategic Reserve for possible development at some stage in the future. • States that much of the current and recent house building is in close proximity to Carraig Oscair with consequent direct and indirect effects on the residents of this estate. • Notes further that planning permission records indicate that an additional 750 units have been permitted or are planned for sites in the immediate vicinity and that other sites are identified in the Draft Plan in the vicinity of Carraig Oscair for future housing and which have no permission as yet. including the undeveloped lands zoned ‘B – Existing/Infill and Phase 2 lands. • Considers that the effects will be to change significantly the character of the area over a short period of time into an area which lacks appropriately scaled parks and playing pitches etc. Furthermore, the increase in vehicular traffic with consequent increased perceived or actual danger to pedestrians/cyclists and created difficulties for existing and new residents in getting timely access to schools etc. • States that the Draft Plan is fairly explicit that services have not kept pace with new housing development in the town (section 4.5.1) dealing with Social Infrastructure and that childcare and education facilities are oversubscribed and underprovided in many cases. Notes that this is before permitted major new residential developments have been commenced/completed and prior to significant further residential being granted planning permission.

Recommendations: Submission requests that: • The Council re-balances its development strategy for Naas to ensure that all areas of the town are developed in a more balanced and sustainable manner noting that the southern half of the town and Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. particularly the area around Carraig Oscair – has to accommodate a substantial number of new houses and apartments built in a very short timeframe without the necessary facilities. • That Councillors and officials engage proactively with government and public and private sector bodies to ensure that the components of community infrastructure are funded and developed in a timely manner.

Movement and Transport • Notes the provisions of the Draft Plan which to promote a sustainable integrated transport system for Naas that prioritises sustainable modes of transport. • States that while many of the proposals are welcome and arise from the Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy it would appear that the traffic situation in Naas and its ‘unfriendly’ environment for pedestrians and cyclists appears unlikely to be improved in the foreseeable future. • Notes that the section of Kilcullen Road between Swan’s ‘On the Green’ shop and the roundabout on the Southern Ring Road has hardly changed since it was a national primary road some 27 years ago and that the Council’s Part 8 proposals for the Kilcullen Road to improve the walking and cycling environment, remains to be implemented following its approval by the Municipal District councillors in July 2017. • Notes that the Plan (section 5.1) states that Naas is dominated by car-based traffic as a result of “how the town has evolved over the last number of decades”. However, states that it is also important to recognise the considerable number of houses built outside the town and that traffic from these houses use Naas to access the regional/national road network. • States that a whole range of enterprise related traffic use town centre as a ‘rat run’ to access the national and regional road network. • Notes that the Town Development Plan 2011-2017 (page 77) stated an intention to assess the viability of diverting HGVs away from the Town Centre and the draft Plan identifies restrictions in Table 5.3 and Objective MTO 3.2 to do the same. • States that the introduction of restrictions on HGVs which are just traversing the town centre to access the motorway/regional road network should not be conditional on carrying out the other road/transport improvements identified in the Draft Plan e.g. the proposed Gallops Avenue. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that Traffic lights should be prioritised for pedestrians. Notes this objective in the Town Development Plan 2011-2017 (objective WC2, page 76) and that this is also provided for in the draft LAP (Section 5.2, page 45) which is to be welcomed.

Recommendations: Carraig Oscair Residents Association requests that the Council – • Develop the approved Part 8s, including the Kilcullen Road scheme, to improve the walking • and environment of the town as quickly as possible. • Develop the roads proposals outlined in the Plan to provide alternatives to traffic using the • town centre • Implement traffic restrictions for HGVs accessing the town centre area. • Review and implement improvements to pedestrian traffic lights to prioritise pedestrians.

Pedestrian Measure No 37 • Submission notes the pedestrian measures identified in Table 5.1 and shown on Map 5.1 is Measure No 37 - through the public open space in Carraig Oscair and on to Rathasker Lane. The submission states that this proposal is not warranted and the Residents Association objects to it. • Notes that there is an existing pedestrian access point onto Rathasker Lane for over 20 years – the old field entrance opposite the vacant farmhouse (and former Naas Men’s Shed building). States that his gate has been recently and unilaterally closed off. It is understood that the gate, like the open space to which it gives access, is Council property. Notes there are photographs of the traditional hinged farm gate and supporting piers in the Kildare County Development Plans including CDP 2017-2023 (Figure 16.42). • States that the gateway facilitates pedestrian and cycling access to the town centre area to the north and to the south – the ring road. Notes that all of this is supported in the Draft LAP – e.g. minimising the use of cars, increasing pedestrian and walking etc. to facilitate a healthier environment and to reduce our carbon footprint. In this regard developing the proposed permeability link No. 37 will only duplicate the existing pedestrian entrance some 50 metres to the north (and now temporarily closed off despite the Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. objections by this Association and individual residents in Carraig Oscair to the Council – Customer Care reference 78116). • Proposed measure No 37 in the Draft LAP will also involve severing the single public open space area that serves Carraig Oscair and Rathasker Heights. Notes that this space is where our children and young people play, has been developed and maintained by the Residents’ Association. • Submits that the Council’s proposal will involve significant, unsightly and expensive civil engineering works through the open space due to the differing ground levels with the open space being at a higher level (by some 1.5 metres) than the adjoining Rathasker Lane. It will also involve the removal of a mature and historic hedgerow on the eastern side of the Rathasker Lane. • States that the breaking open of a new gap in the hedgerow would be contrary to the provisions of the Town Development Plan 2011-2017 (policy NH 13, and objective NHO4) and the provisions of the Draft Naas LAP, specifically MTO 1.10.

Driving Instruction/Testing • It should also be noted that the road junction at numbers 48 and 81 Carraig Oscair will be directly across from the proposed new pedestrian link. This junction has been used as part of the driving instruction/test route for many years and results in the junction being very busy with people practising from 8am till evening. • Submits that it is considered that adding extraneous pedestrian and cycle traffic through the development of a new pedestrian route at the junction where learner drivers are reversing would represent a serious traffic hazard to pedestrians and cyclists. • In summary the Residents Association reiterates that an existing established pedestrian access exists approximately 50m due north from the proposed new pedestrian measure no 37.

Recommendations: Carraig Oscair Residents Association requests that the Council: • Delete Pedestrian Measure number 37 “Pedestrian link between housing estate Carraig Oscair and Rathasker Road” from the Local Area Plan. • Re-open the pedestrian gate opposite the former Naas Men’s Shed (old farmhouse) on Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Rathasker Lane and reinstate the area around the gateway. • Update Green Infrastructure Map 7.1 in the LAP to reflect that trees/hedgerows shown on the map on the western side of Rathasker Lane (along the Whitethorn estate) no longer exist.

636 John and Proposed Route RD3/3A Catherine • Outlines complete opposition to proposed route RD3/3A at Millbridge. Looby • States that turning this quiet residential cul-de-sac into a split community with a major road running through it is not on. • Regarding traffic, the submission notes the proposed road will pass 7 junctions within a 100-metre stretch. Questions the safety of the residents of the nursing home. • Expresses surprise to set proposal in draft Plan as it was taken out of previous plans multiple times. States that there was previous local councillor resistance to this route. • States that this is the reason why the ring road was built in order to provide multiple access points to the town and that the route will cause further traffic challenges on the already busy Sallins Road. • Notes that the proposed route is located basically over the 2nd Lock of the Canal and being proposed at a time when the Canal is finally being used a beautiful amenity. • States that the Canal is a pNHA and its two banks have been a wildlife sanctuary for the past 20 years and the development of a bridge as like constructed on the Sallins Bypass is not in keeping with this beautiful area of Naas. • Concludes submission by requesting that the last green walkway and beautiful area so close to the town not be destroyed just to provide a road for developers to prosper from.

637 Seamus Proposed Route RD3/3A Aldridge • Outlines complete opposition to proposed route RD3/3A at Millbridge. • States that turning this quiet residential cul-de-sac into a split community with a major road running through it is not on. • Regarding traffic, the submission notes the proposed road will pass 7 junctions within a 100-metre stretch. Questions the safety of the residents of the nursing home. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Expresses surprise to set proposal in draft Plan as it was taken out of previous plans multiple times. States that there was previous local councillor resistance to this route. • States that this is the reason why the ring road was built in order to provide multiple access points to the town and that the route will cause further traffic challenges on the already busy Sallins Road. • Notes that the proposed route is located basically over the 2nd Lock of the Canal and being proposed at a time when the Canal is finally being used a beautiful amenity. • States that the Canal is a pNHA and its two banks have been a wildlife sanctuary for the past 20 years and the development of a bridge as like constructed on the Sallins Bypass is not in keeping with this beautiful area of Naas. • Concludes submission by requesting that the last green walkway and beautiful area so close to the town not be destroyed just to provide a road for developers to prosper from.

638 Norah and Gallops Avenue Liam Kennedy • Submission outlines opposition to the repeated proposal of the Gallops Avenue road. • States that they cannot believe that it is being reintroduced after being rejected by the people and their elected representatives in 2019.

639 Ruby Hanley Gallops Avenue • Submission finds it unbelievable that the Naas Inner Relief Road (Gallops Avenue) is being introduced again. • States that this was rejected by a substantial number of citizens and elected representatives in 2019. Questions if this is telling us that our actions mean nothing? • Agrees that a ring road is needed badly but not through residential areas.

• Strongly opposes this route and sincerely hopes that this will not come up again with a different name.

640 Pat McCarthy Route RD3/3A • Submission objects to the building of a bridge over the Canal (as per proposal R3S/3A) as the bridge would be most unsightly development in what is now a very attractive amenity. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Notes the use and attractiveness of the area during the pandemic and states it would be a shame to destroy it by building a bridge there. • States that Sallins Road is choked with traffic and by increasing traffic further on Mill Lane will make the situation considerably works and therefore the proposal should be deleted from the LAP.

Gallops Avenue • Submission objects to the Gallops Avenue proposal and states that it was defeated by the Municipal District Councillors in 2019 and that by changing the name doesn’t mean that the proposal has changed. States that this is most undemocratic as most of the same Councillors are still in place.

Land Use Zoning • Submission objects to the proposal to rezoning further land for housing in the DeBurgh estate. Submission notes its natural beauty which it states would be despoiled by further housing. States that with Sallins Road so congested we cannot afford to make it worse and therefore it should be deleted from the LAP.

641 Barbara Gallops Avenue Hennessy • Submission strongly objects to the proposal and states how appalled she is with the Council on this issue. • Notes that the plan was voted on and rejected by the vast majority of Naas MD Councillors and a huge majority of citizens in 2019. • Submits that this is also an urban issue and not a country issue so has nothing to do with County Councillors. Questions why there is a district council in place. • Submits that the Council wants this route to go through despite objections and rejections and is trying to silence the district councillors. • Concludes by stating that the sooner the Council realises this route is not appropriate, the sooner we can move on as a community to developing the town for its people and its future.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 642 Oliver Gallops Avenue Hennessy • Submission objects to the new route previously named as the Naas Inner Relief Road. • Notes that it was democratically rejected in 2019 and despite minor modifications the overall details remain the same. • Submits that the road will cause serious problems for anyone living along the route in terms of air/noise pollution, road safety and accessibilities. • States that the proposal should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors and that all local decisions should be made by local representatives and that the Naas LAP should not go to full council. • Concludes by stating that the only logical plan is an orbital route which would minimise traffic bottlenecks and improve traffic flow.

643 Aine Hennessy Gallops Avenue • Submission objects to the new route previously named as the Naas Inner Relief Road and states that it is appalling that the ‘new’ road is being brought forward when it was overwhelmingly rejected a mere two years ago. • States that not only did the Councillors reject this, but the vast majority of the Naas citizens also voiced their objection to this road. • Submits that there is a total lack of respect for the Municipal District Councillors and citizens alike in proposing this road again. • Concludes by stating that she supports all the Councillors who continue to object to this absolute abomination proposed.

644 Sean O’Keeffe Gallops Avenue • Submission outlines disbelief that for the second time a submission has to be made to the Council to object to this proposal having been clearly defeated by the elected representatives in 2019. • States that it is an outdated plan and that the route will be ineffective as Naas needs an Outer Relief Road onto the Motorway. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that proposal will only move congestion further up the road, cause pollution, endanger children and go against the wishes of thousands of people who have already made their views known to local politicians. • Finds it sinister that it will now be decided by county representatives which will has no relevance to them, rather than local representatives.

645 Fiona O’Keeffe Gallops Avenue • Submission outlines disbelief that for the second time a submission has to be made to the Council to object to this proposal having been clearly defeated by the elected representatives in 2019. • States that it is an outdated plan and that the route will be ineffective as Naas needs an Outer Relief Road onto the Motorway. • States that proposal will only move congestion further up the road, cause pollution, endanger children and go against the wishes of thousands of people who have already made their views known to local politicians. • Finds it sinister that it will now be decided by county representatives which will has no relevance to them, rather than local representatives.

646 Springwood Lands at Oldtown Demesne, Sallins Road Limited. • Springwood Limited are fully in support of the proposal to change the Land Using Zoning Objective from M Future Park / Green Belt to C New Residential (C19).

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Location of subject site Draft Naas Local Area Plan

647 C. Carroll Naas Inner Relief Road/Gallops Avenue • Notes that the route was first identified more than 30 years ago and continuously rejected since then and the Gallops Avenue proposal is yet another new name for a project that has been democratically and overwhelmingly rejected. • States that the Sallins/Naas Transport did not present any modelling whatsoever and that this was pointed out in the submissions period for the Transport Strategy last year. • Notes that pg. 27 of the Transport Strategy includes an unfounded statement that ‘road safety in Naas is declining’. States that the statistics used is contrary to RSA data published on their website. • States that the Council’s traffic figures failed to demonstrate that this route would ease congestion in 2004. Refers to the practice of ‘furnessing’ or massaging traffic figures to make them fit the preferred outcome during the Part 8 stage in 2019. • Notes that in the SWOT analysis of the transport strategy that under opportunities it was identified that it would be easier to get a HGV ban if there were orbital routes, but states the Roads Option 1 (Measure RD1) The Gallops Avenue is not an orbital route. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States than another opportunity identified is ‘removing walls to improve permeability’ but notes that the Gallops Road proposal will consist of building 8 foot boundary walls. Notes a similar view on cul-de-sacs but states the proposal will encase housing estates in walls. • States that developers could have completed the vast majority of the Option 6/6b or 8. • States the Gallops Avenue creates an increased threat to housing estates by creating new public areas where there are currently private lands which contradicts the opportunities identified by KCC. • States that the Gallops Avenue would cause hardship and severely affect residents without providing any improvement to traffic in the town, except for the Blessington Road and would bring additional congestion to the area reducing quality of life. • States that the Council should look more closely at alternative options and submits that route option 6 was never properly investigate before the Part VIII. States that this route would in overall terms best protect housing estates as well as creating much more housing opportunities and would not be outdated before its built. • Questions why this route is being added time after time? States that such a proposal stops alternatives from being investigated, wastes time and money and casts doubt about on whether other elements of LAP.

LAP to be put to members of Naas Municipal District • States that plan should only be considered by Naas MD. States that this is provided for in law and that there is no requirement for LAPs to be put to full Council. • States that it is only being done so it will improve the chances of the Gallops Avenue proposal being approved and states that this was the approach taken by the Council when they tried to get the NIRR approved. • Submission concludes by reiterating opposition to Gallops Avenue proposal.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 648 Mary Gallagher Submission includes a series of maps and images from the Plan and examples of other development to support the submission. Tourism • States that marketing tourism as advantageous is wrong when the negative effects of tourism can outweigh the benefits. • Submits that we need to maintain a policy of putting first the safety, needs and or desires of Naas inhabitants. States that it is unjust to take from the residents in order lure in outsiders for retailer financial gain for retailers.

Zoning • Objects to housing developments especially the very large housing developments which are not required to solve local housing needs. • Objects to the rezoning of the 2.56 hectares or in the De Burgh Estate, Oldtown Demesne on the grounds of over‐populating the area together with harmful vibration, noise pollution, air • pollution by extra traffic on the Sallins Road and result in associated ecological damage. • States that rezoning opposite Hillside Drive Housing Estate, Sallins Road up to the Apple Green filling station will result in major additional traffic congestion. • Notes that with a large extension to the Primary School is being built on the Sallins Rd, together with the two other existing Schools, this Regional Rd will be unable to function as a road. • States that a recent air pollution survey in Naas showed that air quality levels in the town were far in excess of permitted levels and that solving issues can beget greater problems. • States that rezoning of these 2.5 ha of land along the Sallins Road could result in 256 extra vehicles on this portion of an already heavily congested Road and the resulting apartments will be positioned adjacent to the proposed publicly owned wooded area in De Burghs spoiling the vista from this beautiful amenity. • Outlines issues and concerns in relation to pedestrian safety as a result of this rezoning which is not wide enough to accommodate footpaths or cycle lanes on both sides and states there should be ramps on the Sallins Road on its approach to the town. • Notes that there is a history of rejecting similar developments in the area. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. RD3/3A • Objects to the proposed road between Old Caragh Road and Mill Lane /Sallins Road and Bridge over canal in the vicinity of the Second Lock / Tandy’s Bridge RD3/3Ais unnecessary and damaging to the area. • States that no development should be approved where it is likely to have a negative impact on the canal area and or any other areas of natural beauty and submits that the road, which will pose a danger to pedestrians and cyclists, will barge its way through the quiet residential Millbridge estate. • States that there is likely to be ground contamination. The natural restful sounds of nature will be drowned out by noisy traffic injurious to mental health and wellbeing ‐ and added to this the air pollution and noise pollution, and then the harmful effects of construction and traffic induced vibration. • Submits that it will create major extra traffic on the Sallins Road and destroy forever the natural habitat of the Canal • States that it would appear that this road is a regulation requirement to facilitate the application for a new residential development by private developer.

Canal / Canal Harbour and General Issues with the Urban Development Strategy for Naas • Submits that the entire Canal area from the Harbour onwards should be confided to ecologically oriented leisure activities; that is, leisure (e.g. walking, cycling nature watching) as opposed to • recreational activity and its associated constructions. • Notes that the Harbour and Canal area to Abbey Bridge is a small pocket of nature functioning as healing spa for residents and that it should be let it be. • Requests the need to maintain a policy where crucial developments in and around areas of natural beauty must enhanced as far as possible the area and that we need to maintain a policy opposing ugly haphazard, discordant developments with no sense of street precinct or community. • Submits that development on the Rosewood Apartments on the Sallins should not have been permitted interfere with the existing enhancing natural features such as hedgerows ditches, trees – all of which appear to have removed and or pruned. • Objects to Bridge circa 65m / circa 38m over the Canal at Basin Street. And any other bridges in this area. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Outlines concerns to other proposed constructions in the Harbour area, i.e. the cycle / pedestrian bridge circa 38m on the west side and the bridge to link the area to Basin Street and the MainStreet/town centre and any other proposed links, the playground constructions including obstructive tower type erection and inappropriate and or discordant commercial (hotel, etc.) and housing developments. • States that the Plan sketch below showing alterations to the Harbour Area both limited and deceptive and excludes the proposed 65m ramped traffic bridge. • Submission includes images which show examples of bridge constructions over canals. • Questions who would want such developments blocking long distance gaze onto naturally beautiful landscape? • States that apartments and New Hotel will most likely be built in the modern brutalism design. • States that the development will result in ground contamination, vibration, air and noise pollution. • Objects to construction of mixed development (high rise apartments, hotel and or other retail and children’s play area with playground furniture) in the natural greenspace area from the Harbour to the Abbey Bridge Area and beyond towards Finlay Park / Old Caragh Road. • Notes that the Plan speaks about the heritage and natural value of the canal harbour and poses a series of questions asking why this rural landscape is not being proposed and why the need to urbanise the green lung? Why introduce more carbon dioxide emissions and noise? Etc. • States that people find tranquillity in places dominated by vegetation, where they can observe wildlife in serenity, where there is pleasant soundscape and where humans and their activities are less intrusive. Notes that eco‐leisure promotes affinity with the natural environment. Affinity with the natural environment has never been needed more. • Submits that essentially the Development Plan proposes a rezoning of the Naas Harbour Canal Area from a natural countryside environment of leisure, Eco Leisure to an artificial urbanised environment of activity. • Notes that ‘Ecoleisure’ as defined by Ron, Shani, & Uriely “An outdoor activity, related to the theme of nature, practiced by individuals and groups in their free perceived time, involving an environmental‐ ideological motivation, which is integrated into a routinized way of life and aimed at contributing to both physical and human surroundings” and states that there can be no pretence that re‐development of the Harbour Canal area conforms to the principal of “minimum impact” to nature watching. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Submits that this very misguided re‐development may be due to unsound creeds such as ‘Change is always for the best’ ‐ a creed which hinders critical thinking. • States that umbrella terms, such as ‘Recreation and Amenity’ and ‘Tourism’ can mislead that assorted concepts fit together. ‘Recreation (activity), Amenity (service), leisure (freedom from activity), tourism (recreation, amenity and leisure pursuits) do not automatically exist harmoniously. • Notes the concern that an outside influence might have a part to play and states that prior rezoning issues in Naas benefiting developers won’t be forgotten for some time. States that the re‐development of the Naas Harbour Canal Area should be a major selling point for the proposed housing development extending on from Finlay Park in to the whose green area extends right onto the proposed amenities. • The entire Canal area should be confided to ecologically oriented leisure activities. • Outlines need to promote cul‐de sacs as they are quieter and safer of children; create more neighbourly interaction and at the same time a greater sense of privacy; foster a greater sense community and its values; less vandalism etc. • States that if no longer in use the Eir building on Abbey Street should be demolished and replaced with attractive developments. • Requests that the townland names in developments need to be retained. • Submits the need to paint shabby buildings in the town, put up more road signs, especially for hospital and medical centres. • Reiterates the request to put ramps on the Sallins road in the approach way to the town as traffic travels at too high a speed in the non‐busy times. • Requests to put ramps at approaches to the schools. • States that the proposed Local Area Development Plan is contrary to national, regional or local planning policy, government circulars, orders or statutory instruments • Submits that the proposed re‐development is not in keeping with the stylistic context or scale of the local area. • Submits that the proposed construction development will have a negative impact on existing amenities through noise, overlooking, overshadowing, air and noise pollution, loss of privacy etc. • States that the proposed use is not compatible with existing uses, i.e. mixed development in an area of natural beauty. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Further states that redevelopment may cause traffic problems as traffic generation, access or safety problems and approval would create a precedent meaning that it would be difficult to object to similar proposals. • The proposal will have environmental health impacts such as the use of hazardous materials or ground contamination. • Notes that the proposed development may impact on listed buildings or conservation areas and the layout and density of the proposed development is inappropriate. • States that the proposal is an inappropriate development within a green belt. • Submits that proposed advertising creates visual clutter. • States that the proposed development includes insufficient landscaping, will adversely affect buildings or sites of cultural or architectural value, will damage the natural environment or will result in significant loss of trees or the loss of trees and hedgerows • Outlines concerns regarding the cumulative impact of the development will have an adverse impact on the area. • States that there is inadequate access for people with disabilities. • Raises concerns over Archaeological issues. • States that the type of housing proposed will not satisfy local housing needs. • Notes that Naas is an attractive place to live – and should be keep that way and that the introduction of recreational attractions (constructions) could potentially mar its natural environments. States that natural areas of beauty don’t necessarily draw income and that the limited open space areas within the town should not be reduced by constructions for recreational activity, entertainments, etc., as that alters the ambience. • States that routes should not be directed like arrows into the centre of town. Especially where traversing the canal and or where the town is within walking distance and or where an alternative route will reduce constant volley of vehicle emissions and noise pollution in the town area. • In relation to Main Street/town centre, it is stated that ideally this would be along a ‘desire line’ and link the east. • Submits that there will be no countryside habitat green lung peace and tranquillity if the green spaces are covered with apartments, hotel and play area constructions. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Submits that cars should not drive urban planning and that present Town Planning is about people orientated design. Notes that Cities like Dublin are restricting the level of traffic into the city centre and questions why Naas is not doing likewise? • Submits that the constructing unnecessary and or unsightly roads and bridges to invite vehicles right into the town, which should travel on the perimeters of the town. • Concludes by stating that proposed developments are both harmful to the environment, unnecessary and or unwanted and a blot on the landscape.

649 Stephen Gallops Avenue Concannon • Submission objects to the proposal for the inclusion of the Gallops roadway in the Draft LAP. States that their objections are the same as those submitted previously to Route 2 Naas Inner Relief Road as it is simply a replication of the previous proposal. • Notes that it was democratically rejected by six of the seven MD Councillors in 2019. • Objects for the following reasons: o Several meters would be taken away from their front garden to build a footpath etc. which would result in the loss of privacy, ecological/aesthetic damage and the devaluation of the property. States that should the road be developed they would require a masonry wall at least 8 foot 9 inches high. o States that road would result in 100-year-old trees being felled and the roots of other trees may be damaged which would need to be checked by an expert. o Some 15,000 vehicles per day (rising to 30,000) are expected to use the road resulting in an enormous amount of noise and pollution including HGVs which could cause structural damage to their property, affecting sleep patterns and the value of the site. o States that the proposal will result in an area of unused land (currently the site of the racecourse’s caretaker’s bungalow) between his property and the road. Questions who would be responsible for its upkeep. Outlines concerns about potential antisocial behaviour and illegal dumping. o The proposal would make it easier for people to access their property. o Outlines safety concerns about the location of the proposed junction close to the property. • Submission concludes by reiterating its objection to the proposed Gallops Avenue.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 650 Mary Gallops Avenue Concannon • Submission objects to the proposal for the inclusion of the Gallops roadway in the Draft LAP. States that their objections are the same as those submitted previously to Route 2 Naas Inner Relief Road as it is simply a replication of the previous proposal. • Notes that it was democratically rejected by six of the seven MD Councillors in 2019. • Objects for the following reasons: o Several meters would be taken away from their front garden to build a footpath etc. which would result in the loss of privacy, ecological/aesthetic damage, and the devaluation of the property. States that should the road be developed they would require a masonry wall at least 8 foot 9 inches high. o States that road would result in 100-year-old trees being felled and the roots of other trees may be damaged which would need to be checked by an expert. o Some 15,000 vehicles per day (rising to 30,000) are expected to use the road resulting in an enormous amount of noise and pollution including HGVs which could cause structural damage to their property, affecting sleep patterns and the value of the site. o States that the proposal will result in an area of unused land (currently the site of the racecourse’s caretaker’s bungalow) between his property and the road. Questions who would be responsible for its upkeep. Outlines concerns about potential antisocial behaviour and illegal dumping. o The proposal would make it easier for people to access their property. o Outlines safety concerns about the location of the proposed junction close to the property. • Submission concludes by reiterating its objection to the proposed Gallops Avenue.

651 Fidelma and Naas Inner Relief Road Des O’Brien Submission strongly opposes Naas Inner Relief Road for the following reasons: • The proposal was democratically rejected in 2019 and the ‘Gallops Avenue’ proposal is an attempt to re- introduced it and must be deleted from the LAP. States also that it will increase traffic congestion at Blessington Road and Tipper Road and also increase noise and air pollution. • An orbital route for Naas is required (i.e. route 6) to minimise bottlenecks and improve traffic flow.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Plan to go to full Council • States that Naas LAP should only be voted on by local representatives and any decision on the plan must not go to full council.

652 Gabriel and Social Infrastructure (Provision of Park opposite Caragh Court) Ann Horan • Submission states that over the past number of years Naas has seen strong levels of population growth. Notes that in order ensure Naas remains an attractive place to live and work it is essential to have a strong framework of social infrastructure that promotes inclusive communities and develops a sense of place and belonging. • Notes that in recent years there have been may beneficial developments such as schools, the new Library, K-Leisure, housing etc. however the submission outlines concerns about the following: o The lack of playing facilities Piper’s Hill and Gael Scoil Nás Na Riogh which have a combined pupil population of over 1,500. o The fact that Finlay Park a housing development is built on wetlands beside the Corbally Branch of the Grand Canal. • Notes that every day the Millennium Ring Road is busy with people trying to keep fit by jogging,. Further notes that dog owners uses this road because there is no dedicated dog park in the town. Notes that therefore this road is the de facto exercise area for many people living in the Naas West area and states that this should not be a solution given the fact that even more houses are being built. Submits that a space is urgently required to accommodate the growing need for outdoor recreation and leisure activities and states that this should be in the form of a ‘Community Park’. • States that this would provide a strategic area of social infrastructure which would improve social inclusion and allow for a diverse array of activities in Naas West. Submits that such a facility should be located opposite the entrance to Caragh Court, a greenfield site that is 3 ha approx. which was zoned in the previous plan as ‘B: Existing Residential and Infill’. The submission notes that this is the same zoning as Naas skate park. • Submits that this area is ideal as it is surrounded by housing, has canal frontage, is close to the town centre. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that the development of such a facility would redress the fact that the town is underprovided by parks.

• Submission goes on to detail the facilities and features that could be incorporated into such a park including: o A Men’s Shed and Scout’s Den o Dog Park o Enhanced biodiversity o An Amphitheatre o Chess board on stone tables o Blueway walk along the Canal o Age Friendly features o Children’s Bike Track o Use as part of Green Prescription (as developed by the National Obesity Taskforce) • Notes that the Council have fantastic opportunity at this location to (as outlined in the Core Strategy Objectives of the Kildare County Development Plan (CDP)) to invest in the environment and community, not just in the present but for future generations to come. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Notes the provisions for integrated communities and social inclusion in Chapter 11 (Social, Cultural and Community Development) of the Kildare CDP. • Submission concludes by stating that this is a relatively small park, in a ideal location of the town and its development would fulfil objectives and serve the community for generations to come. • The submission includes examples of a number of other small parks / green spaces developed around the county, as follows: • Weaver Park, Cork Street, Co. Dublin • Templeville Road, Templeogue, Co. Dublin • Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

653 Catherine Infrastructure Murphy T.D. • Draft Naas LAP has been on display during Level 5 lockdown, which is not ideal. • Estimated current population of Naas is now in excess of 25,000. • It is essential that firm commitments are obtained from the Department of Education about meeting the high demand for school places in Naas and its catchment area. • Firm commitments should also be sought from other Government departments about services lagging behind population growth. • It is essential that the necessary infrastructure is provided for the increased population. • The Naas LAP states that an additional 5866 persons or 2095 units are required. This is discounting existing permissions, which have not been acted upon and also the future allocation of housing by the Council. • The role of ABP in relation to SHD’s and Appeals means that there is a high degree of uncertainty about densities and heights, which may mean a larger population than the one planned for in the Draft LAP.

Naas Inner Relief Road • The ‘Gallops Avenue’ proposal will result in vehicular traffic being drawn into an existing residential area rather than along the periphery. • The proposal was previously rejected in a Part 8 and therefore should not be included as a roads objective and instead should be revised to that of a greenway. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Road’s Objective RD3/RD3A • This proposal will have the effect of re-routing traffic from the Newbridge direction via Finlay Park into an existing residential area, which makes it much less attractive for pedestrians and cyclists and goes against the objective to achieve more sustainable transport. • The Sallins Road is already heavily trafficked and bringing more traffic from the Newbridge Road to the Sallins Road would not appear to solve any traffic issues. • An alternative may be a pedestrian / cycle bridge at this location. • Supports the submission from the Mill Lane Residents Association where they wish to omit the aforementioned roads objective.

Retail; • The LAP acknowledges that Naas has lower levels of comparison shopping than Newbridge. • Welcomes the regeneration initiatives and would welcome a forum where the new challenges facing the retail sector could be discussed. • Unoccupied buildings could provide a full or partial residential function.

Social Infrastructure • Naas currently has 5 creches that remain unbuilt despite having received planning permission. • There are currently just 4 creche places in Naas according to the social infrastructure audit. • Future planning approvals need to factor in non-compliance with creche construction and require construction as part of earlier phases of development. • Significant need for playing pitches for local clubs like Naas GAA, Naas RFC, Naas AFC and Naas United. Lands need to be designated Green Space and Amenity to fulfil these requirements. • Support Naas AC with a full-sized Athletic track at their current location on Carragh Road.

Housing for the elderly • St. David’s Castle should include a significant public realm and age friendly housing.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 654 M and R Proposed Bridge Between Abbey Bridge and Tandy’s Bridge O’Leary Submission outlines objections to the proposed new bridge over the Canal for the following 2 reasons: • The area of the proposal is a wonderfully peaceful leisure area for the people of Naas and the jewel in the crown for tourists and visitors. The proposed bridge would be an act of vandalism. • The traffic carried by the bridge will end at a T-Junction on the Sallins Road. States that this makes no sense.

655 VEI Global Supports the provision of a data centre at the Caragh Road, Naas The subject site is ideally located for several reasons: • Adjacent to the existing Millenium Park, Osberstown Business Park and the M7 Business Park. • Proximity to enhanced fibre connectivity in this region. • Close proximity to the Osberstown WWTP. • Close to a range of businesses that may possibly avail of a district heating system, which data centres are able to provide.

National Planning Policy • Proposed data centre is in accordance with National Strategic Outcome 6 of the NPF and RPO8.26 of the RSES. • No specific data centre policy in the Kildare County Development Plan or the Naas Town Development Plan 2011-2017, however Naas is identified as a Primary Economic Growth Town and is promoted for the development of a knowledge-based economy including ICT in both RSES 2019 and NPF 2018. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 656 Joan Purcell Land Rezoning Request as a response to the Draft Naas LAP 2019-2023 • The submission by D O’Sullivan Consultant Engineers on behalf of Joan Purcell relates to the zoning of lands (Folios KE8456 Plan 1 and KE8062 Plan 14) at Craddockstown North, Naas (see map below) • Notes that Naas has been identified as a Key Town in the draft RSES and outlines its role. • States that under the Naas LAP 2011 – 2017 the lands were zoned mainly agricultural with a small sliver of land zoned as E: Community and Education. Notes that under the Naas LAP 2019-2023 the land has been zoned E: Community and Education and F(2): Open Space and Amenity and that no section of land has been proposed for residential use. • States that the lands in question would be more appropriately suited to providing a balanced development within the existing context of residential development. • States the location of the site as a greenfield site at the urban edge of Naas represents a logical expansion of the Naas Urban Area. • Submission provides an outline of the policy context outlining the relevant provisions of the NPF, the Draft RSES, the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 and the Draft Naas local Area Plan (LAP) as they apply to the town. • Notes again the zoning of the site and its locational context. • Outlines comments on the proposed land use noting the provision for (Community and Education) schools in the town. • States that planning has been granted for a number of developments to provide for educational needs and to provide for a large-scale post primary development at Millennium Park. Believes that this post primary school will provide the post primary needs of the town given the projected population increase well beyond 2023. • States that the plan provides no justification for the locating of the site in question for education use and no comments of the positive/negative impacts on the town have been provided. • Notes that lands surrounding Millennium Park could provide an alternative option with a more balanced educational zoning, in keeping with good town planning. • States that zoning the subject site will only exacerbate the existing haphazard development pattern for schools in Naas. Notes the site is no suitable for an educational facility. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Outlines residential as a possible other use for the lands consisting of a mix of types, sizes and tenures. States that this would be considered the most appropriate for the site given its proximity to the town centre and existing utilities in the area. • Notes further that the site is surrounded by residential development and states that the area to the rear which is proposed as open space and amenity will provide a natural fit for such a residential zoning. • Submission concludes by reiterating the points outlined above and emphasising the opinion that the size of the land proposed for educational use on the sites in question is excessive. Also states that the Plan is not in keeping with the overall housing objectives, as set out in the Kildare County Development Plan

Appendix A • Submission includes Appendix A which details the following: • A satellite image of the subject site (see adjacent) • A map of the zoning of the site, as set out in the Naas Local Area Plan 2011-2027 • A map of the proposed zoning of the site, as proposed in the Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2019- 2023. 657 Fergus Phelan Land Rezoning Request • The submission by Maguire and Associates Chartered Engineers and Town Planners on behalf of Fergus Phelan relates to the zoning of a 2.197 ha site at Craddockstown North, Naas (see map below) • Submission proposes that the lands be rezoned from ‘I: Agricultural’ to ‘C’ low density residential. States that the density of residential units in the town should be 5 in total and that the lands would be accessed from the Naas to Ballymore Eustace (R411) • Notes that there is a single detached bungalow dwelling occupying the northwest corner of the site and that the rear portion of the lands is currently used to graze horses while the front third is occupied by the bungalow and paddock. States that the lands are undulating in nature. • States that the site has two entrances, one for the dwelling and another farm entrance to the site. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Outlines the key provisions of the NPF, RSES (Naas as a Key Town) and the Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027. Noting the tiered approach to zoning, Policy HC1, Objective HCO 1.1 along with the provisions of Chapter 9. • Regarding infrastructure and servicing, the submission notes the substantial investment in the roads and wastewater treatment capacity in Naas over recent years. • Notes the planning history of the site regarding applications for one-off dwelling in the 1990’s. • Notes the location of the Oak Park housing estate to the north of the subject site. • Outlines an infrastructural assessment of the lands noting that the Ballymore Road is considered adequate. States that existing availability of wastewater and water supply services. • States that lands in close proximity to large towns should be rezoned to accommodate low residential development which would enable people to build houses on individual sites in close proximity to facilities. States that this would prevent the proliferation of dwellings in the county and reduce urban sprawl and ribbon development. • Sets out the rationale behind the zoning proposal as follows: o the location of the site in close proximity to the town centre (2km) and infrastructural services, o the pattern of development to the north (states that there is a single residential unit with permission granted for six more), o The necessity to provide different types of residential units for people with their own landholding, o Allowance must be provided in plan for adequate residential zoning o The need to develop Naas in an orderly manner o adjacent to new public park

Appendix 1 • Submission includes Appendix 1 which includes a site location map of the subject site and the land use zoning objectives map which details the location of the site in relation to the rest of the town (see below).

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

658 Glengolden Zoning Request Builders Limited

Location of Subject Site Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Planning rationale for change of zoning of lands at Tipper South, Blessington Road. • Additional residential land should be zoned to ensure that the goals, policies and objectives of the future Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027 Plan will be achieved. • Rezoning of these lands will help to address the growing population of Naas. • Close proximity to Naas Town Centre, which will help the sequential growth of the town. • Government policy requires an adequate amount of residential zoned land in Naas. • The proposal is small-scale. • On a major regional route (R410). • Well serviced by infrastructural services. • Close proximity to Craddockstown Golf Club. • Site is located on a public transportation route. • Close to community, recreational and social services. • It is a sustainable proposal.

659 Mae Leonard Submission provides an attachment of a prior submission objecting to the IRR. • Gallops Avenue is an imposition on residents who have lived there for 50 years. • Most residents in the area are ‘seniors’ and proposal would be unsafe with traffic and pollution. • People will be cut off from their regular walks. • KCC lied to residents when announcing funding for proposed road was only available to 2020. • KCC should be ashamed for causing angst and attempting to inflict proposal on residents.

The previous submission attached outlines the following objections to the IRR: 1. Destruction of biodiversity by air, noise and light pollution. 2. Destruction of wildlife habitats. 3. Imposition of an out-voted road by bullying tactics. • Has protected hedgerows for several years, nurturing the wildlife. Appears KCC’s intention is to smother this in concrete. • Proposal will destroy right to this heritage. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 660 Mary Doyle Submission registers opposition to RD3/RD3A proposal. It will turn a quiet residential cul-de-sac (Millbridge) into a split community with a major road through it.

Traffic • Proposal passes seven junctions within a 100 metre stretch of road. • Questions how nursing home residents will be able to walk in the area, or children play safely, with the new road. • Proposal will change a settled community. • Surprised to see proposal in the LAP, having been taken out of previous plans. • There has been councillor resistance and it will be opposed again. • The ring road was built to provide access points to the town, as it does now. • Proposal will cause traffic challenges on the busy Sallins Road, driving traffic through existing residential area that has been a cul-de-sac for 20 years.

Canal – Environment and Treasured Local Amenity • Proposal is routed over the 2nd lock of the canal. The canal is used as a beautiful public amenity, yet now talk of building a bridge over it. • The banks of the canal where the bridge will go are marked as wildlife sanctuaries. This has not been considered. • Grand Canal is a pNHA by the NPWS. • Building a bridge (which KCC has done without thoughts on amenity at Jigginstown, Osberstown and Sallins bypass) is not in keeping with this beautiful area. • Please do not destroy this last green walkway close to town, with a bridge, traffic and pollution, for developers to prosper.

661 Flannan Garry • Submission opposes RD3/RD3A proposal. It will run through a quiet residential estate at Mill Lane/Millbridge. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal will increase traffic on an already busy Sallins Road, where traffic volumes are exceptionally heavy, creating difficulties for residents of Mill Lane to enter/exit estate. • Understand the purpose of the ring road was to relieve traffic from town centre and provide access to the town, as it does. • Proposal will cause further challenge on Sallins Road and encourage traffic on to Mill Lane, splitting the cul-de-sac community of Millbridge. • Proposal will be routed over the canal at 2nd lock. The canal is a public amenity, and any new structures will have adverse effects on the public who regularly walk there and on the canal’s wildlife sanctuaries. • Requests proposal is reconsidered as the canal walk is the last green walkway this close to town, and proposal will attract traffic and pollution to this quiet area and increase traffic on the congested Sallins Road.

662 D McNulty and • Submission objects to Gallops Avenue, as it’s an incarnation of IRR. E Doyle • IRR was turned down in 2019, but it appears the democratic choice not accepted by KCC, who are presenting it as Gallops Avenue. • Proposal is a waste of money. • Route is one planned before Naas had spread so widely, with lighter traffic. • Proposal will cause disruption, congestion and pollution. • It will cost a lot for very little gain. • Requests a more long-term plan is looked at. Cheaper option not always the best.

663 Mary Doyle Submission opposes Gallops Avenue proposal, for the following reasons: • Naas needs an Outer Relief Road, an orbital route that minimises bottlenecks. • Proposal will not serve intended purpose and not solve traffic problems in short or long term. • Proposal brings traffic into and out of town. • Proposal will shift traffic problems and congestion to junctions at Blessington/Tipper/Dublin roads. • Proposal will cause problems for residents of estates along route, creating air/noise pollution, road safety, accessibility, and quality of life issues. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposal will have negative effect on quality of life for residents of Woodlands Estate, with noise/air pollution and traffic problems on Tipper Road. • Concludes that the proposal is out-of-date, not fit-for-purpose, a waste of money and has already been rejected by elected representative on behalf of the people of Naas. • Requests proposal is deleted from LAP.

664 Jim Doyle Submission opposes Gallops Avenue proposal, for the following reasons: • Naas needs an Outer Relief Road, an orbital route that minimises bottlenecks. • Proposal will not serve intended purpose and not solve traffic problems in short or long term. • Proposal brings traffic into and out of town. • Proposal will shift traffic problems and congestion to junctions at Blessington/Tipper/Dublin roads. • Proposal will cause problems for residents of estates along route, creating air/noise pollution, road safety, accessibility and quality of life issues. • Proposal will have negative effect on quality of life for residents of Woodlands Estate, with noise/air pollution and traffic problems on Tipper Road. • Concludes that the proposal is out-of-date, not fit-for-purpose, a waste of money and has already been rejected by elected representative on behalf of the people of Naas. • Requests proposal is deleted from LAP.

665 Declan Submission offers the following observations on the LAP: McGovern • Commends KCC for the breadth and ambition of the LAP • Establishing priorities and timeframes is paramount. Important to engage with broader community to ensure sectional interests do not dominate narrative. • Suggests better assimilation of new residents if they are actively engaged to contribute towards decisions impacting their quality of life. Existing community will benefit from the contribution of many outstanding new residents. • Full, regular communication of plans, developments and outcomes would keep everyone informed and engaged. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 666 Naas • Submission made by BCA Consulting Engineers on behalf of Naas Racecourse PLC, who welcome the Racecourse publication of the LAP. PLC • Supports zoning C (16), as per zoning map 11.1. • Looks forward to working with KCC in achieving goals and objectives of LAP.

667 Joe, David and BCA Consulting Engineers have prepared a submission on behalf of their clients Joe, David and Robert Robert Osborne. Osborne • The submission is a request for KCC to reconsider a prior submission requesting the zoning of the client’s land holding of 9.5ha at Craddockstown Demense to ‘New Residential’. • The submission includes a copy of the previous submission made. • The subject lands are located within 300m of a community school, 1km of Ballycane Church, national school and neighbourhood centre. It is stated the zoning of these lands allows for sequential growth. • The submission also provides an ‘Engineering Constraints and Feasibility Report’ for the subject lands, which concludes the land is ideally suited for development. Lands immediately north have recently been developed by KCC. Water, foul sewer and surface water services pass-by or adjoin the subject lands. The lands are elevated and not identified as a flood risk in the CFRAMS. • Suggests clients are willing and able to immediately develop the lands to provide much needed housing. Requests KCC review these lands previously zoned for residential, but not developed, and discount them in the population growth matrix calculation. • Concludes by asking KCC to reconsider the LAP and include subject lands for New Residential Use. Site adjoin recently developed lands and are within 1km of schools, a neighbourhood centre and church. They are free from flood risk and have services passing or adjoining. Suggests these lands provide for the proper and sustainable development of Naas.

Appendix A – Previous Submission This attachment is an application on behalf of the clients to have their land holding rezoned for New Residential use.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Introduction • KCC published a public consultation and issues paper in relation to the LAP in 2017. It sets out a population target for Naas of 29,402 and additional 5,533 units by 2024. • The submission is in response to the need for additional units and the consequential need for appropriate residential land zoning. • Proposes the client’s lands be rezoned from ‘Agricultural’ to ‘New Residential’.

Regional and County Planning Context • Provides an overview of the Regional Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022, which identified the Metropolitan and Hinterland policy zones in Kildare, with Naas part of the Hinterland. The strategy for the Hinterland is based on strong and dynamic urban centres which absorb population growth and are key centres for service provision. The RPG settlement strategy ranks settlements, with Large Growth Centres at the top and Naas the only Level 1 Large Growth Centre in Kildare. • Refers to table 2.2 of the Core Strategy of the Kildare CDP 2017-2023, identifying Naas as a key town supporting surrounding areas. It is Council policy to provide new housing in accordance with a settlement hierarchy. The CDP supports the development of strategic growth centres as focal points for critical mass. • Refers to section 3.4 of the CDP which identifies Level 1 Growth Towns as having potential populations of up to 50,000, of which Naas is the only one in Kildare. To achieve the population targets of the Issues Paper for 2024, additional residential zoning is required. Suggests significant additional residential zoning required to meet population of 50,000. Notes the absence of appropriate housing is identified as a constraint on economic investment and employment growth.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Proposed Re-Zoning • Provides an attached image (Drawing 1) to highlight subject lands, which are currently zoned ‘Agricultural’ and benefit from a circular sand gallop. Proposes these lands are re-zoned for ‘New Residential’ use. • Subject lands located on Craddockstown Road, adjacent to lands which received planning permission for mixed residential (ref. 15/176) and Part 8 consent by KCC for residential development. • Development of subject site would represent sequential extension to the permitted residential development. The approach is in keeping with the principles set out in section 2.2 of the ‘Guidelines to Planning Authorities on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas’. • Envisages the pattern and character of the permitted development would be continued in any future development of the subject lands, and would comply with the residential design standards set out in section 4.4 of the CDP. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Provides an image (Drawing 2) showing future possible development concept drawings for subject lands. • Access to subject lands available off Craddockstown Road. Site has considerable road frontage and could facilitate realignment/improvement of this road, a transport objective of several Naas Town Plans. • Lands are 0.3km from a school and 0.7km from a church and retail outlets. • Lands are within the 2km radius of Naas town centre, set out in Naas Town Plan 2011-2017. • Water, wastewater and storm water services located adjacent to the site. • CFRAM and PFRA studies indicate no history of flooding and the lands are not located in flood plains of any watercourses.

Summary • Development of lands represent sequential extension of residential development in accordance with best practice. • Access available from Craddockstown Road, for which the improvement/realignment has been an objective of several plans. Development of lands would facilitate delivery of elements of this objective. • Lands are within 2km of the town centre and in close proximity to school, church and retail outlets. • Water, wastewater and storm water services in close proximity to the site. • CFRAM and PFRA studies indicate no flood risks associated with site. • Requests KCC consider having these lands re-zoned for New Residential use. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Appendix B – Engineering Constraints and Feasibility Report Introduction • Donnachadh O’Brien & Associates Consulting Engineers have prepared an Engineering Constraints and Feasibility Report for the subject lands at Craddockstown Demesne. The purpose of the report is to support an application to KCC for the re-zoning of the subject lands.

Existing Greenfield • A description of the site is provided, noting the site’s topography which falls from west to east. Access to the site is off the Craddockstown Road, with approximately 435m of the site fronting this road. Lands are bounded by a KCC residential development to the north, Craddockstown Road to the west, Craddockstown Golf Club to the east and greenfield to the south.

Site Development Constraints • Road infrastructure: Describes the surrounding road infrastructure and notes Craddockstown Road likely to provide the main access point for any future development. Refers to the Naas Town Development Plan 2011-2017 indicating a potential new road objective along this road. Refers to the NSTS which was at consultation stage but did not recommend any proposed road improvements or objectives for the Craddockstown Road. Recent developments include Naas Community College and social/affordable housing untis. Access to Stoneleigh is from Craddockstown Road. Describes the condition of the road within, and beyond, the development boundary, noting the proposed zoning of the lands may require road widening, which may require agreement of third parties, with consideration also required for the mature trees in existence. • Sight Lines: Craddockstown Road has a speed limit of 60kmph, requiring minimum sight lines for the site of 90m, according to the ‘Design Manual for Roads and Bridges’. It is suggested the required sight lines are achievable. However, a further detailed analysis and topographical survey would be required to provide a full assessment. States that any future application will be subject to a Traffic Impact Statement and Road Safety Audit. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Water Supply: Maps for the area indicate an existing pipe west of the study area. The watermain serves properties along Craddockstown Road and is sufficient to cater for new residential development. The integrity of the watermain to serve a new development would be subject to a formal pre-connection enquiry with Irish Water. A further review of planning applications indicates a watermain running along the north of the site, serving the social housing development. Suggests the subject site could be connected to the watermain that serves the adjacent residential development. Provides an image showing the existing watermain. • Flooding: Refers to the Flood Risk Management Guidelines which define three flood zones (A, B and C). The submission utilises the CFRAM study, providing maps from this report, and indicates how the subject site is located in Flood Zone C. Flood Zone C is where the probability of flooding from rivers and the sea is low (less than 0.1% or 1 in 1000). Lands in this flood zone are suitable for vulnerable development such as residential. It is suggested flood risk is unlikely and will not form a constraint on development. • Surface Water: Surface water maps do not indicate any existing drainage network adjacent tot eh site. OSI maps indicate no watercourse on the subject lands, with any identified streams to the east and incorporated within the watercourses of Craddockstown Golf Course. Likely that some shared boundaries with the golf course facilitate drainage easterly from the site. Drainage from the golf course discharges to Blessington Road, which has significant flooding issues. Suggests future development sees no increase in flows, compared to greenfield rates, which could lead to increased flooding. A more comprehensive study is suggestyed as required. Planning applications for surrounding developoments indicate the presence of surface water drainage in the adjacent social housing development. Suggests an opportunity to connect to this network. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o Refers to clause SW18 of the CDP which requires un-serviced sites demonstrate compliance with the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study and SUDs. Outlines that site suitability requires a soakway test to determine infiltration rates. If infiltration is not possible the construction of attenuation structures may be required. Soakway tests would enable a decision on the approach. Proposed SUDs measures include: restricting site discharges to greenfield rates; underground attenuation storage; and, bypass petrol interceptors. o Suggests the disposal of surface water is feasible and unlikely to be an impediment to future development, but subject to further detailed studies. • Foul Drainage: There appears to be no existing foul drainage adjacent to the site. Surrounding planning applications reveal a foul drainage network serving the adjacent social housing development; however, this is not included on IW maps. The topography of the site falls east. The potential outfall manhole is north of the site and 3.24m deep. A full topographical survey is required to establish feasibility of gravity connection. If gravity drainage is not possible a pumping station may be required. It is suggested foul water for the site could be discharged to the existing system in the adjacent residential development. • ESB, Gas and Eir: Suggests there are no ESB cables crossing the site, but further investigation required. The adjacent residential development is served by utilities which can be extended to the proposed site.

Conclusions • The report concludes by suggesting the site is serviceable for future development, and outlining the following: o Surrounding road infrastructure will require improvements, such as widening. Sight lines appear achievable and DMURS compliant design will ensure access is not problematic. o There are two feasible watermain connections but will require pre-connection enquiries. o The adjacent social housing development is served by a foul network. Further studies are required to determine the type of system required for the subject site. o Disposal of surface water could occur through natural drainage, stormwater drainage pipes, or infiltration techniques. o Based on CFRAMS, flooding constraints are not expected. • Appendices to the report provide Irish Water maps, KCC maps and CFRAM maps used for the study. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 668 Jimmy Kelly Submission made by BCA Consulting Engineers on behalf of Mr. Jimmy Kelly. • Submission seeks to have land holding of 26.9ha in the townland of Tipper West, Blessington Road, rezoned for New Residential.

Introduction • Proposes Mr. Kelly’s land be rezoned from its current zoning of ‘Agricultural’ to ‘New Residential’.

Background • KCC published a LAP Public Consultation and Issues Paper in 2017 • Several strategic planning documents have been published in the interim, the most significant of which are the NPF and RSES. • Draft LAP is based on policies and objectives of NPF, RSES and CDP 2017-2023. • Submission sets out how the sequential residential development of the subject site complies with the policies and objectives of these plans to facilitate population growth to 266,500 by 2031.

Proposed Re-Zoning • Provides an image (Drawing 1) which shows the subject site the submission relates to, which is marked ‘A’. These lands have not been included in the LAP. They are currently zoned ‘Agricultural’. • Proposes lands rezoned from ‘Agricultural’ us to ‘New Residential’ use and the Naas town boundary is extended to include these lands. • Basis for proposal is Kildare population projections set out in Appendix B of the RSES, which show an increase from 222,500 to 266,500 by 2031 and will require significant additional zoning. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. As a ‘Key Town, Naas will accommodate much of this population increase. • Subject site meets criteria for Tier 1 Residential Zoning as set out in Appendix 3 of NPF. • If the proposal cannot be facilitated, requests KCC consider reintroducing the ‘white land’ zoning used in previous plans to indicate where sequential future development is located. • Subject lands have road frontage onto the Tipper and Blessington roads and are adjacent to lands granted planning permission for mixed residential (Ref. PL 09.247411). • Development of these lands represents sequential extension of the existing residential use permitted under planning reference PL 09.247411. This approach in keeping with principles set out in Section 2.2 of Guidelines to Planning Authorities on Sustainable Residential in Urban Areas’. • Envisages the pattern and character of the approved adjacent development would be continued on subject lands. • Any future residential development will comply with the residential design standards of Section 4.4 of the Kildare CDP 2017-2023. • Access to the site available off both Tipper and Blessington roads. Proposed site has considerable road frontage and could facilitate Outer Relief Road between these two roads. • Lands within walking distance of permitted neighbourhood centre (PL 09.247411). Notes the site layout plans submitted under the permitted application contain proposals for future connections to the subject lands. • Lands are within the 1.5km radius of the town centre, as set out in the Naas Town Plan 2011-2017. • Water, wastewater and stormwater services are located adjacent to the subject site. • References Map 9.1 of the LAP, which identifies lands where development proposals will be subject to Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) appropriate to development type and scale. Southern portion of the site are subject to FRA requirement. • Notes adjacent lands also subject to FRA have been subject of planning applications 15/176 and 15/1060 and a Part 8 consultation process. Both planning applications and Part 8 contained proposals to address flood risk which were deemed acceptable by planning authorities. Intends to use a similar approach to address flood risk on any future applications for subject lands.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Summary • Additional residential zoning required to meet projected population growth • Development of subject lands represents sequential extension of residential development in accordance with best practice as set out in Section 2.2 of Guidelines to Planning Authorities on Sustainable Residential in Urban Areas’. • Lands meet criteria for Tier 1 residential zoning as per NPF. • Site access available off both Tipper and Blessington roads. Proposed site has considerable road frontage and could facilitate Outer Relief Road between these two roads. • Lands located within 1.5km of town centre. Lands in close proximity to proposed new neighbourhood centre. • Water, wastewater, and stormwater services in close proximity to site. • Potential flood risk to southern portion of site can be eliminated by adoption of measures already approved for similar developments in area.

Requests KCC consider the application to have lands rezoned for new residential use. Failing this, requests the reintroduction of ‘white land’ zoning or Strategic Reserve zoning used in previous plans.

669 Geraldine Fox Submission states objection to the Gallops Avenue proposal, also referred to as the IRR, for the following reasons: • Proposal was emphatically and democratically rejected by Naas MD Councillors in 2019. • Proposal is an attempt to reintroduce IRR and must be deleted. • It is a dismissal of local democracy and an affront to the local representatives and citizens who rejected it. • LAP must only incorporate Naas. It should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Local decisions made by local representatives, so decision must not go to full Council. • Road will not serve intended purpose or solve traffic problems. • Road will only shift traffic and congestion to junctions at Blessington, Tipper and Dublin roads. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Road will cause problems of air/noise pollution, road safety and accessibility issues for residents of estates along route. • Only logical plan is an orbital route which minimises bottlenecks and improves traffic flow.

670 Oisin Gill Submission states objection to the Gallops Avenue/IRR proposal. • LAP must only incorporate Naas only and not overlap with other areas. Objects to decisions on LAP being put to full Council. LAP should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Local decisions made by local representatives. • IRR democratically rejected in 2019. Objects to Gallops Avenue name, an attempt to re-introduce IRR and should be deleted from LAP. • Objects to the dismissal of the democratic rejection of the IRR. • Objects to the misuse of tax-payer’s money, motor tax and property tax, being used to re-introduce the IRR. • Believes an outer orbital route is required. Route 6, another route or continued use of M7 to offload traffic south of the town. • Objects to any plans to have more traffic brought through the town, residential areas or school areas for health and safety reasons. Refers to the death of a young man on the Clane Road in 2017. Feels that this tragic accident would teach everyone, including KCC, to reduce unnecessary traffic through towns and villages. • Objects to more traffic in town for reasons of accessibility for wheelchair users, parents with buggies and elderly or those using walking aids. Spare a thought for those needing extra assistance crossing roads. • Objects to more traffic in town for environmental reasons. Pandemic has taught us of the need for healthy breathing space in local areas. • Objects to more traffic in town on grounds of noise pollution, disruption to tranquillity/peace and natural habitats. • Objects to more traffic in town as it hinders local accessibility, creating further congestion on the Blessington, Tipper and Dublin roads. • Objects to more traffic in town as it hinders local businesses. Ireland has other examples of towns with orbital routes located miles outside of urban centres (Kilkenny, Athlone, Mullingar and Longford). Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Objects to more traffic in town due to what happened in Athy. The M9 brings traffic back into Athy, causing congestion and creating a ghost town with very few shops operating now compared to a few years ago. Who wants to drive into a town locked in traffic jams? • Strongly opposes re-introduction of IRR, now called Gallops Avenue. Would like to see taxpayer’s money used on walkways, cycling lanes and exercise outdoor amenities for the people who pay property and motor tax, and who democratically elect the Naas Councillors whose decisions were dismissed.

671 Mary Gill Submission states objection to the Gallops Avenue/IRR proposal. • LAP must only incorporate Naas only and not overlap with other areas. Objects to decisions on LAP being put to full Council. LAP should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Local decisions made by local representatives. • IRR democratically rejected in 2019. Objects to Gallops Avenue name, an attempt to re-introduce IRR and should be deleted from LAP. • Objects to the dismissal of the democratic rejection of the IRR. • Objects to the misuse of tax-payer’s money, motor tax and property tax, being used to re-introduce the IRR. • Believes an outer orbital route is required. Route 6, another route or continued use of M7 to offload traffic south of the town. • Objects to any plans to have more traffic brought through the town, residential areas or school areas for health and safety reasons. Refers to the death of a young man on the Clane Road in 2017. Feels that this tragic accident would teach everyone, including KCC, to reduce unnecessary traffic through towns and villages. • Objects to more traffic in town for reasons of accessibility for wheelchair users, parents with buggies and elderly or those using walking aids. Spare a thought for those needing extra assistance crossing roads. • Objects to more traffic in town for environmental reasons. Pandemic has taught us of the need for healthy breathing space in local areas. • Objects to more traffic in town on grounds of noise pollution, disruption to tranquillity/peace and natural habitats. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Objects to more traffic in town as it hinders local accessibility, creating further congestion on the Blessington, Tipper and Dublin roads. • Objects to more traffic in town as it hinders local businesses. Ireland has other examples of towns with orbital routes located miles outside of urban centres (Kilkenny, Athlone, Mullingar and Longford). • Objects to more traffic in town due to what happened in Athy. The M9 brings traffic back into Athy, causing congestion and creating a ghost town with very few shops operating now compared to a few years ago. Who wants to drive into a town locked in traffic jams? • Strongly opposes re-introduction of IRR, now called Gallops Avenue. Would like to see taxpayer’s money used on walkways, cycling lanes and exercise outdoor amenities for the people who pay property and motor tax, and who democratically elect the Naas Councillors whose decisions were dismissed.

672 Martin Gill Submission states objection to the Gallops Avenue/IRR proposal. • LAP must only incorporate Naas only and not overlap with other areas. Objects to decisions on LAP being put to full Council. LAP should only be voted on by Naas MD Councillors. Local decisions made by local representatives. • IRR democratically rejected in 2019. Objects to Gallops Avenue name, an attempt to re-introduce IRR and should be deleted from LAP. • Objects to the dismissal of the democratic rejection of the IRR. • Objects to the misuse of tax-payer’s money, motor tax and property tax, being used to re-introduce the IRR. • Believes an outer orbital route is required. Route 6, another route or continued use of M7 to offload traffic south of the town. • Objects to any plans to have more traffic brought through the town, residential areas or school areas for health and safety reasons. Refers to the death of a young man on the Clane Road in 2017. Feels that this tragic accident would teach everyone, including KCC, to reduce unnecessary traffic through towns and villages. • Objects to more traffic in town for reasons of accessibility for wheelchair users, parents with buggies and elderly or those using walking aids. Spare a thought for those needing extra assistance crossing roads. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Objects to more traffic in town for environmental reasons. Pandemic has taught us of the need for healthy breathing space in local areas. • Objects to more traffic in town on grounds of noise pollution, disruption to tranquillity/peace and natural habitats. • Objects to more traffic in town as it hinders local accessibility, creating further congestion on the Blessington, Tipper and Dublin roads. • Objects to more traffic in town as it hinders local businesses. Ireland has other examples of towns with orbital routes located miles outside of urban centres (Kilkenny, Athlone, Mullingar and Longford). • Objects to more traffic in town due to what happened in Athy. The M9 brings traffic back into Athy, causing congestion and creating a ghost town with very few shops operating now compared to a few years ago. Who wants to drive into a town locked in traffic jams? • Strongly opposes re-introduction of IRR, now called Gallops Avenue. Would like to see taxpayer’s money used on walkways, cycling lanes and exercise outdoor amenities for the people who pay property and motor tax, and who democratically elect the Naas Councillors whose decisions were dismissed. 673 Moira Submission relates to the Gallops Avenue proposal, for which it wishes to object to. O’Connell 674 James Permeability Measure 39 McNamara Submission wishes to object to any permeability link into Ashfield Park from the South Ring Road or Kilcullen Road. Lives in a row of houses that adjoin the proposed line of construction and enjoys the safety and security of the cul-de-sac. Proposed linkage would remove security and privacy, exposing protection to intrusion from those who prey on elderly individuals, when homes become accessible from an undeveloped area.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 676 Dorothy • Maguire and Associates have made a submission on behalf of Kinirons Dorothy Kinirons. • The submission states the proposed change of the client’s lands from zoning objective ‘I – Agricultural’ to ‘H – Industrial and Warehousing’ is deemed acceptable. • The submission provides a copy of a site location map showing the subject lands.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 677 SL and P • Maguire and Associates have made a submission O’Brien on behalf of S.L and P.O’Brien in connection with their lands at Corban’s Lane. • The submission notes these lands are part of Core Regeneration Area 3, where Corban’s Lane Shopping is located on the northern side of Corban’s Lane. • Requests the adjoining Corban’s Lane Shopping Centre should be considered for the provision of car parking for the client’s lands. Suggests this would be more acceptable to KCC than the provision of car parking within the client’s site boundary. This proposal would make better economic use of the Town Centre Regeneration site and be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of Naas. • The submission provides a copy of a site location map showing the subject lands.

678 Graeme and Maguire and Associates have prepared a submission on behalf of their clients Graeme and Margaret Beere. Margaret Beere The submission requests a change of zoning of lands at Maudlins.

Background • The ‘Background’ section states the impetus for the submission is due to the emergence of significant new factors, including: o Inclusion of the subject lands within the Naas Town urban boundary. o Commencement of contract for Kerdiffstown Park, where progress that includes the upgrading of Link Road from Johnstown has been made. o Delivery of Irish Water contract 2B which has resulted in the subject lands being serviced for water and wastewater. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. o Heightened emphasis on sustainable transport modes. Opening of subject lands will facilitate new connections from Monread Road to Kerdiffstown Park, Sallins and Johnstown through woodlands, adding to amenity infrastructure. o Completion of solar farm on lands to west can provide renewable power source and herald an innovative carbo neutral development. • Proposes rezoning of these lands to low density residential, which will facilitate the development of a small number of high-quality houses. Clients are happy to facilitate challenging zoning conditions in terms of high environmental design, minimal (if any) removal of trees, interweaving of housing with the mature trees and unique rolling landscape. • Benefit of rezoning is reduction in demand for one-off individual housing in hinterlands of surrounding towns/villages. The proposals represent a more sustainable approach to housing policy. • The low densities will avoid conflict with RSES zoning parameters. • Proposed development has advantage of public transport in Johnstown and would provide a secure proximate presence to Kerdiffstown Park, a national exemplar remediation project. Compliments KCC councillors and officials on the unique Kerdiffstown project and accordingly, both projects would be a good fit in terms of innovation/sustainability/biodiversity. • Offers an opportunity to provide a cycleway and footpaths that utilise existing agricultural crossing on Monread Road to connect with lands north, including Kerdiffstown, through meandering woodlands and rich landscapes. The clients are in a position to facilitate such an objective.

Executive Summary Submission demonstrates the lands should be zoned New Residential Low-Density C in the interest of proper planning and sustainable development, having regard to: • Provision of sufficient subject lands, in conjunction with lands available to KCC, allows the Monread Road to Kerdiffstown Park cycleway to be completed and provide connectivity between Naas and Kerdiffstown. Indicates cycleway route shown on drawing in Appendix. • An infrastructural assessment of subject lands considers them Tier 1 for infrastructure. All physical infrastructure is available, including foul, water and surface water together with a new road network and cycleways in the area connecting the lands to Kerdiffstown and surrounding areas. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proximity to Kerdiffstown Park, with pitches, changing rooms, playground and services provide social infrastructure in the vicinity of the site. • The ESB sub-station and solar farm on lands to the west of the subject site ensures renewable power care service the site. • The adjacent Johnstown Interchange provides good road connectivity. Johnstown pedestrian walkway provides connectivity to a public transport corridor, shops and facilities in Johnstown Village. Johnstown Garden Centre is within walking distance.

Introduction Client Graeme and Margaret Beere have instructed Maguire and Associates to make a submission for the rezoning of their lands from agricultural to low density residential with a density of 40 units. The landholding is under ownership of the clients and indicated on an attached site location map.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Clients Vision for the Lands The lands will provide a sustainable low-density residential scheme within a parkland setting with solar panels providing green electricity. The connecting cycling route through the lands ensure good cycling and walking routes for residents and connectivity with Kerdiffstown and the wider area. Johnstown pedestrian overpass provides access to public transport, shops and other facilities.

Site Location • Lands located north of M7 Junction 9 with direct access to the site from Junction 8. Lands located west of Johnstown village with a connecting pedestrian road bridge. Johnstown Garden Centre is to the east, Kerdiffstown Park to the north and the M7 to the south. • The lands are within the LAP boundaries. • The proximity of the lands to Sallins Train Station is shown on the attached Discovery Series Drawing.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Site Description • Lands measure 16.759ha and consist of parkland supporting a bloodstock enterprise. Access is via a single gate. • Grounds characterised by open fields interspersed with mature trees in two significant belts. The Maudlins Traffic Interchange dominates the south-west corner of site.

Key Proposals in the NPF • National Policy Objective 1b refers to an additional 490,000-540,000 people in the EMRA. • National Policy Objective 1c refers additional 320,000 people in employment in EMRA. • Refers to Chapter 9: Realising Our Sustainable Future. • National Policy Objective 54 refers to integrating climate action and the planning system to support climate targets. • National Policy Objective 55 promotes renewable energy use and generation to achieve a low-carbon economy. • National Policy Objective 58 refers to green infrastructure and ecosystem services being incorporated to statutory land use plans.

Key Proposals in the EMRA RSES • Highlights the key towns for the EMRA, with Naas a key town in the Core Region.

Key Proposals in the KCC CDP 2017-2023 • Naas is a Category One – Height order growth town and a ‘key town’, defined as economically active, providing employment for surrounding areas with high-quality transport links. • Development strategy for Naas informed by RSES and based on building strong urban centres and protecting rural hinterlands. A focus on achieving critical mass in Naas. • Naas has potential for population and employment growth, facilitated by its location and aligned with investment in services, amenities and transport. Growth of Naas will require sustainable, compact and sequential development and urban regeneration. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Key Proposals in the Draft LAP • Refers to figure 2.4 showing green infrastructure links to Kerdiffstown Park. • Refers to 3.4 ‘Approach to New Residential Zoning’, which discusses balancing housing provision with infrastructure delivery. • Refers to 3.4.1 ‘A Tiered Approach to Zoning’ and provides the definition of Tier 1 Serviced Zoned Land. Highlights the undertaking of SPIA to comply with NPF. • Refers to Policy HC1 – Residential Development. • Refers to Objective HCO 1.1. • Refers to 4.4 ‘Residential Density, Mix and Design’ which anticipates a demand for mixed housing types. • Refers to ‘Low Energy Buildings’ where the role new buildings have in reducing energy demand is outlined. • Refers to 4.5 ‘Social Infrastructure’ where Kerdiffstown Park and its associated amenities and infrastructure are outlined. • Refers to and provides copy of Figure 4.3 ‘Social Infrastructure Provision’. • Refers to Policy MT1 – Walking and Cycling and Objective MTO 1.1, which seek to support and promote sustainable and active transport. • Notes LAP Action which commits to a feasibility study to identify access and connections to Kerdiffstown Park from Monread. • Refers to the core aim of Chapter 7 – Natural Environment and Climate Change. Provides direct quotes from section 7.1 which highlight how climate change is one of the biggest issues facing our environment, outlines the causes of climate change and recognises the key role climate change will have on the built environment. Also refers to Environment and Climate Change as one of seven Core Themes of the LAP and its aims. • Refers to section 7.6 ‘Green Infrastructure’ which highlights the role of open spaces and parks to achieve carbon offsets. • Refers to Chapter 9 ‘Infrastructure and Environmental Services’ and its core aim to phase future growth with the capacity of supporting infrastructure. • Provides a direct quote from section 9.1 which outlines the future infrastructural needs of Naas and that a SPIA was carried out to inform the LAP. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Provides a direct quote from section 9.4 ‘Energy Supply and Communications’ where the requirement for renewable energies to meet the needs of Naas is discussed and a 110kv/MV Monread electricity station is identified. • Highlights Policy 14 – Energy and Communications and Objective IO 4.5 which seeks to promote the use of renewables for small, medium and large developments. • Refers to section 11.2 ‘Infrastructure Delivery Schedule’ where partnerships are considered key to delivering on LAP objectives. • Highlights the strategic infrastructure for the plan area section which identifies the development of Kerdiffstown Park in the Medium Term.

Infrastructural Assessment of Lands Notes that no review of the subject lands was carried out by KCC as part of the LAP. The submission provides a summary of existing infrastructure as follows: • Roads and Transportation – Existing site entrance at roundabout in eastern end with cycleways and footpaths connecting to other developments. Pedestrian footbridge adjacent to site entrance provides connection to transport routes. • Water Supply – Existing water main. • Wastewater – Existing foul sewer. • Surface Water – Existing stream along northern boundary providing outlet for surface water. • Other Infrastructure – ESB sub-station to west and planning permission granted for solar farm to lands in the west (ref. 20/769). • Kerdiffstown Park – A 31.22ha public park with various facilities and services is in the immediate vicinity of the site and provides social infrastructure for the area. • Cycleway and Footpath – An indicative cycleway crossing the N7 along the route of ‘Farmers Bridge’. Suggests it is easily extended to Kerdiffstown Park, as noted in drawing 615-2011. Almost all lands for this route are in KCC ownership, with the exception of a portion of the subject site. Suggests client will make provision for this cycleway, marked AB on the aforementioned map. Suggests cycleway may be further extended through the client’s landsto connect with existing cycleway by roundabout on Johnstown/Kerdiffstown Road. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Summary Suggests an assessment of the LAP in conjunction with the infrastructure assessment provided in the submission demonstrates the lands are Tier 1 and should be considered for rezoning to low density with a density of 40 units. Small number of units will have minimal impact on units proposed in the LAP.

Key Reasons for Rezoning from Agricultural Use to Low Density Residential Use: • Number of proposed houses (40) will have little impact on units provided for Naas. • Lands located within the boundaries of LAP. • Lands zoned Agricultural I. • Additional residential land should be zoned to ensure goals, policies and objectives of LAP are achieved. • Rezoning to Low Density Residential will enable sufficient zoning to accommodate population growth. • Lands will enable sequential development of Naas. • Allowance for this type of low density residential zoning must be made to comply with government policy. • Proximate to Kerdiffstown Park. • Proximate to Johnstown Village Centre and N7. • All infrastructure services readily available. Future investment in service and amenity infrastructure will take place in vicinity of site, ensuring all infrastructure in place for future development. • Need to develop Naas in an orderly manner. • Connectivity to Bus Route 126. • Connectivity to Kerdiffstown park and playing pitches. • Close to community, recreational and social services. • Make better use of existing physical infrastructure. • Proximity to solar farm which can provide renewable energy. • Tier 1 infrastructure lands. • Will alleviate pressure for individual housing sites in countryside. • Housing will provide security to Kerdiffstown Park.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Appendix 1 provides site location map no: 615-2011. Appendix 2 provides the LAP Land Use Objective Map. Appendix 3 provides Discovery Series Map no: 615-2013.

679 Clare Cleary Maguire and Associates have prepared a submission on behalf of their clients Clare Cleary and Family. The and Family submission requests a change of zoning of lands at Rathasker Road.

Introduction Maguire and Associates make this submission to KCC on behalf on their client in respect to lands at Rathasker Road, amounting to 2.0088ha (4.96 acres).

Proposal • The submission requests the change in land use zoning from ‘Agricultural’ to ‘Existing/Infill Residential’, in respect of the existing house and site. • There is an entrance from Rathasker Road to the existing house and site. • Requests the balance of the land holding ‘Agricultural’ land use zoning is amended to be included as ‘C – New Residential – To provide for new residential development’. • Proposed site entrance will be from the Rathasker Road.

Location of Lands • Refers to attached OS Map showing lands edged in blue. Lands are currently located within the CSO settlement boundary and LAP boundary and is zoned ‘Agricultural’. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Refers to attached extract from the LAP Zoning Objectives Map. • States that site area associated with house to be zoned Existing Residential/Infill coloured ‘’buff’’ on these attached maps, with the balance of area to be zoned New Residential is coloured brown.

Site Location Site located east of Rathasker Road, adjoining Broadfield View estate. Three dwellings to north of site and signle dwelling to south. Two farm entrances to site along western boundary and existing residential access to house in site’s south-west corner.

Site Description • Site comprises single storey dwelling sin south-west corner with associated outbuildings. Mixture of hedgerows and mature trees surrounding the dwelling with a site entrance providing vehicular access with brick walls and cattle grid. • Remainder of site is grass with land sloping from south-east corner to north-west corner. Mature hedgerows and treelines on all site boundaries, as well as timber posts and fencing. Southern boundary adjoining dwelling comprises a grass bank with mature hedgerow containing post and fence. A 38kv pylon located in south-eastern corner. • Eastern boundary adjoining Broadfield View contains mix of boundaries to rear of houses, while a belt of mature trees with timber posts and fencing exists on field site. A gate providing access is located in north-east corner. • Northern boundary adjoining three dwellings comprises mature hedgerows. Roadside boundary comprises two farm entrances with mixture of mature hedgerows and trees.

Key Proposals in the NPF • National Policy Objective 1b refers to an additional 490,000-540,000 people in the EMRA. • National Policy Objective 1c refers additional 320,000 people in employment in EMRA. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Key Proposals in the EMRA RSES • Highlights the key towns for the EMRA, with Naas a key town in the Core Region.

Key Proposals in the KCC CDP 2017-2023 • Naas is a Category One – Height order growth town and a ‘key town’, defined as economically active, providing employment for surrounding areas with high-quality transport links. • Development strategy for Naas informed by RSES and based on building strong urban centres and protecting rural hinterlands. A focus on achieving critical mass in Naas. • Naas has potential to accommodate commensurate population and employment growth, facilitated by its location and aligned with investment in services, amenities and transport. Growth of Naas will require sustainable, compact and sequential development and urban regeneration.

Key Proposals in the Draft LAP • Refers to 3.4 ‘Approach to New Residential Zoning’, which discusses balancing housing provision with infrastructure delivery. • Refers to 3.4.1 ‘A Tiered Approach to Zoning’ and provides the definition of Tier 1 Serviced Zoned Land. Highlights the undertaking of SPIA to comply with NPF. • Refers to Policy HC1 – Residential Development and Objective HCO 1.1, which highlight support for new/infill residential development in tandem with supporting infrastructure. • Refers to Chapter 9 ‘Infrastructure and Environmental Services’ and its core aim to phase future growth with the capacity of supporting infrastructure. • Provides a direct quote from section 9.1 which outlines the future infrastructural needs of Naas and that a SPIA was carried out to inform the LAP.

Planning History on Site • Refers to permission ref. no. 75/8 granted on 31st March 1975 for erection of house.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Existing Situation in the Area Lands to immediate north and immediate east zoned B Existing Residential/Infill. It may be concluded the subject site adjoins Existing Residential/Infill Land Use Zoning.

Infrastructural Assessment of Lands Notes that no infrastructural assessment of the subject lands was carried out by KCC as part of the LAP. Evident that the dwelling has existing infrastructure servicing it as it has existed for over 40 years. Lands adjoining the house to the north are considered Tier 2, meaning that it is easily serviced within medium term of 3-5 years. The submission provides a summary of existing infrastructure as follows: • Roads and Transportation – Rathasker Road considered sub-standard for development but could be easily upgraded to service the subject site. • Water Supply – Existing water supply on Ring Road to north. • Wastewater – Existing wastewater supply on Ring Road to north. • Surface Water – Existing surface water supply on Ring Road to north.

Planning Permissions in the Area • Notes Ardstone Homes Limited recently granted permission (ref. 18303023) for 125 residential units almost directly south of subject site. • Notes lands to the north zoned Existing Residential/Infill were subject of planning application (ref. 20/90, ABP-307340-20), refused as being premature with poor housing design.

Summary • Existing house and lands within CSO settlement boundary. • Existing house has been in residential use since 1970s and should be zoned Existing Residential/Infill. Particularly when one considers the individual houses to the north of site have been zoned as such. • Taking the above into consideration, requests site ‘’coloured buff’’ is zoned as Existing Residential/Infill. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Regarding Ardstone development to the south and New Residential zoned land (C11) to the north, the balance of the lands coloured brown on maps should be considered for New Residential lands Tier 2 under the Infrastructure Assessment and should be rezoned from Agricultural to New Residential Tier 2.

Appendix 1 provides OS Drawing no: 606-1811. Appendix 2 provides extract from the LAP Land Use Objective Map.

680 Edevale Zoning Property Limited

Location of Subject Site Marked in Red

Subject Site The subject site is considered a strategically important site at the gateway to Naas and has been acknowledged as such in the Draft LAP. It is the former Magna Donnelly site and currently consists of mostly industrial buildings to the south east of Maudlins Interchange. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Current Planning Context Under the Naas Development Plan (see zoning map), a section of the site is zoned for Q; Enterprise & Employment. The remainder of the site is covered by the Naas Environs Plan, which is incorporated into the KCDP2011-2017, where it is zoned ‘RE10; Enterprise & Employment’. Development of the subject site was identified in these statutory plans for high quality knowledge-based enterprises focussing on high tech development ICT, R& D, office-based industry, and manufacturing.

Proposed Planning Context: Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2019-2023 • Under the current Draft LAP the site is zoned for commercial / residential (see zoning map above) yet there are no uses permitted in principle under the matrix listed in the Draft Development Plan. The council must clarify this matter. • Residential is specifically not permitted under this zoning. • Policy objectives note the requirement to carry out preliminary modelling to inform the ‘use, quantity, and intensity of development on site. • A key development area design brief provides indicative development parameters regarding the future development of the site.

Development Ambition – Gateway Location • A mixed-use development, with a component of residential development (likely in apartment format), alongside office and other appropriate uses, should be unconditionally supported by the Council in the final LAP. The current Draft of the LAP is a barrier to the progress of the development of the site. • There is a lack of clear evidence for the imposition of a full restriction on residential development. Concerns regarding traffic generation is addressed by the Transport Insight Study (see below), which states that ‘including a residential component in the land use mix in the former Donnelly Mirrors site would contribute to mitigating the overall traffic impact of the full buildout of the site….which would be aligned with the recommendations of the Naas / Sallins Transport Strategy.’ Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • It is premature of the Planning Authority to explicitly restrict residential development. • Requests that Policy HC1 be implemented and remove the restriction on residential uses at this location. • Under the Key Development Area Diagram in the Draft LAP there is no entrance to the subject site and the developer of the subject site is wholly reliant on a third-party access point. The one- way system proposed and reinforced in this LAP is unworkable.

Draft Naas LAP 2021-2027; Transport Submission from Transport Insights (Transport Planning Consultants) • Transport Insights has been commissioned by Edevale Property Limited to prepare a Transport Submission in response to the Draft Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027. The submission relates to the site owned at Maudlins, Naas. • The potential impact of development of Maudlins KDA on the traffic on the adjacent public road network, has been viewed as a challenge (however development of the Maudlins KDA has been analysed alongside other development areas within the urban area, with the Maudlins KDA representing a small component of the overall development, analysed within each scenario.). • The Maudlins KDA’s capacity for internal queuing has been viewed as an opportunity to enable managing development’s traffic impact; and • Trip generation of any development should not exceed the relevant assumptions of the Naas / Sallins Transport Strategy – however it is unclear which of the land use scenarios supporting the Strategy should be understood as the benchmark. • The Naas / Sallins Transport Strategy provides no information in relation to population allocation to the Donnelly Mirrors and Cemex Sites. The basis for not considering residential development at the forementioned sites has not been supported. The zoning of the subject site should be amended so that residential land use is permissible as part of a mixed-use development. This is deemed to be justified, based on the evidence provided, which includes a trip generation analysis and a sustainable accessibility analysis, which have been undertaken in relation to the subject site. Based on these the following observations are made. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Employment related land use generates relatively more traffic in the AM peak hour, compared to the PM peak hour, with the former being the more critical period from the perspective of the road network capacity constraints identified in the subject site’s vicinity. • Employment related land use generates predominantly incoming trips in the AM peak hour and outgoing trips in the PM peak hour, with the inverse being the case for the residential land use. Therefore, employment related development of the Maudlins KDA is more likely to contribute to the AM peak queuing on the off-ramps at the Maudlins interchange compared to residential development. Moreover, the AM peak traffic impact of employment-related development would be more challenging to mitigate by limiting traffic discharge onto public road network and exploiting the site’s capacity for internal queuing. • In terms of the overall number of generated trips in the more critical AM peak hour (relative to the PM peak hour), it appears that Maudlins KDA could accommodate up to ca. 250 dwellings without its trip demand exceeding that of the Maudlins KDA’s full build-out for employment-related purposes. 100-150 dwellings could be accommodated without exceeding the trip generation threshold in the low-intensity development scenarios. • The subject site is deemed highly accessible by sustainable travel modes, including walking, cycling and public transport. The site is well suited for a variety of land uses, including residential, with employment and amenities within its catchment, making it a location that would have reduced reliance on the private car. • Having regard to the above, it is considered a residential development would generate low volumes of traffic and if part of a mixed-use scheme, could contribute in mitigating the full buildout of the Maudlins KDA. This would all be aligned with the recommendation of the Naas / Sallins Transport Strategy, which states ‘either a reduction in the scale of development or a change in land use purpose with a lower trip generation’ in the Maudlins KDA be pursued.

Conclusion • It is requested that the zoning of the Subject Site proposed in the Draft LAP be amended so that residential land use is permissible as part of a mixed-use development.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 681 Conor Prasad ‘Gallops Avenue’ • The proposal is a re-labelling of the Naas Inner Relief Road, which was democratically rejected in 2019 by the Naas Municipal District Councillors. • As residents of the Woodlands estate we are extremely concerned about the effect the proposal would have on environmental safety and quality of life. • No independent Environmental Impact Assessment has been carried out on this option. • It is a temporary fix, which will not meet the towns growing needs, and is out of date. • Will cause serious traffic congestion on the Dublin Road (at the Gallops in particular) and Blessington Road and surrounding areas. • The Paddocks and adjacent proposed new housing development of over 390 houses will be cut off from the town via the Tipper / Blessington Road junction. School children will be unable to walk or cycle safely to school. • Outer Ring Road is the only viable long-term option.

Specific Concerns of Woodlands Residents • Noise levels, dust and other pollution during the construction phase. • Continuous traffic noise levels and pollution day and night when the development is being constructed. The bedrooms of the Woodlands dwellings are all situated at the back of the houses. • For residents near the proposed junctions, where there is traffic lights and roundabouts proposed, the proposal will cause serious noise pollution. • Light pollution at night could be a factor. • Potential security concerns for residents. • Property devaluation.

Racecourse • Will have a negative impact on the racecourse, especially during race days.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 682 Munoo Prasad ‘Gallops Avenue’ • The proposal is a re-labelling of the Naas Inner Relief Road, which was democratically rejected in 2019 by the Naas Municipal District Councillors. • As residents of the Woodlands estate we are extremely concerned about the effect the proposal would have on environmental safety and quality of life. • No independent Environmental Impact Assessment has been carried out on this option. • It is a temporary fix, which will not meet the towns growing needs, and is out of date. • Will cause serious traffic congestion on the Dublin Road (at the Gallops in particular) and Blessington Road and surrounding areas. • The Paddocks and adjacent proposed new housing development of over 390 houses will be cut off from the town via the Tipper / Blessington Road junction. School children will be unable to walk or cycle safely to school. • Outer Ring Road is the only viable long-term option.

Specific Concerns of Woodlands Residents • Noise levels, dust and other pollution during the construction phase. • Continuous traffic noise levels and pollution day and night when the development is being constructed. The bedrooms of the Woodlands dwellings are all situated at the back of the houses. • For residents near the proposed junctions, where there is traffic lights and roundabouts proposed, the proposal will cause serious noise pollution. • Light pollution at night could be a factor. • Potential security concerns for residents. • Property devaluation.

Racecourse • Will have a negative impact on the racecourse, especially during race days.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 683 Ravi Prasad ‘Gallops Avenue’ • The proposal is a re-labelling of the Naas Inner Relief Road, which was democratically rejected in 2019 by the Naas Municipal District Councillors. • As residents of the Woodlands estate we are extremely concerned about the effect the proposal would have on environmental safety and quality of life. • No independent Environmental Impact Assessment has been carried out on this option. • It is a temporary fix, which will not meet the towns growing needs, and is out of date. • Will cause serious traffic congestion on the Dublin Road (at the Gallops in particular) and Blessington Road and surrounding areas. • The Paddocks and adjacent proposed new housing development of over 390 houses will be cut off from the town via the Tipper / Blessington Road junction. School children will be unable to walk or cycle safely to school. • Outer Ring Road is the only viable long-term option.

Specific Concerns of Woodlands Residents • Noise levels, dust and other pollution during the construction phase. • Continuous traffic noise levels and pollution day and night when the development is being constructed. The bedrooms of the Woodlands dwellings are all situated at the back of the houses. • For residents near the proposed junctions, where there is traffic lights and roundabouts proposed, the proposal will cause serious noise pollution. • Light pollution at night could be a factor. • Potential security concerns for residents. • Property devaluation.

Racecourse • Will have a negative impact on the racecourse, especially during race days.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 684 Claire Prasad ‘Gallops Avenue’ • The proposal is a re-labelling of the Naas Inner Relief Road, which was democratically rejected in 2019 by the Naas Municipal District Councillors. • As residents of the Woodlands estate we are extremely concerned about the effect the proposal would have on environmental safety and quality of life. • No independent Environmental Impact Assessment has been carried out on this option. • It is a temporary fix, which will not meet the towns growing needs, and is out of date. • Will cause serious traffic congestion on the Dublin Road (at the Gallops in particular) and Blessington Road and surrounding areas. • The Paddocks and adjacent proposed new housing development of over 390 houses will be cut off from the town via the Tipper / Blessington Road junction. School children will be unable to walk or cycle safely to school. • Outer Ring Road is the only viable long-term option.

Specific Concerns of Woodlands Residents • Noise levels, dust and other pollution during the construction phase. • Continuous traffic noise levels and pollution day and night when the development is being constructed. The bedrooms of the Woodlands dwellings are all situated at the back of the houses. • For residents near the proposed junctions, where there is traffic lights and roundabouts proposed, the proposal will cause serious noise pollution. • Light pollution at night could be a factor. • Potential security concerns for residents. • Property devaluation.

Racecourse • Will have a negative impact on the racecourse, especially during race days.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 685 Catherine ‘Gallops Avenue’ Corrigan • The proposal is a re-labelling of the Naas Inner Relief Road, which was democratically rejected in 2019 by the Naas Municipal District Councillors. • As residents of the Woodlands estate we are extremely concerned about the effect the proposal would have on environmental safety and quality of life. • No independent Environmental Impact Assessment has been carried out on this option. • It is a temporary fix, which will not meet the towns growing needs, and is out of date. • Will cause serious traffic congestion on the Dublin Road (at the Gallops in particular) and Blessington Road and surrounding areas. • The Paddocks and adjacent proposed new housing development of over 390 houses will be cut off from the town via the Tipper / Blessington Road junction. School children will be unable to walk or cycle safely to school. • Outer Ring Road is the only viable long-term option.

Specific Concerns of Woodlands Residents • Noise levels, dust and other pollution during the construction phase. • Continuous traffic noise levels and pollution day and night when the development is being constructed. The bedrooms of the Woodlands dwellings are all situated at the back of the houses. • For residents near the proposed junctions, where there is traffic lights and roundabouts proposed, the proposal will cause serious noise pollution. • Light pollution at night could be a factor. • Potential security concerns for residents. • Property devaluation.

Racecourse • Will have a negative impact on the racecourse, especially during race days.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 686 Colivet Family Neighbourhood Centre at Kilcullen Road, Naas

Location of Proposed Neighbourhood Centre Shaded Yellow and Marked N. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

Subject Site and Overall Landholding Draft Naas Local Area Plan Zoning Introduction • Planning Report submitted by David Mulcahy. • The submission is on behalf of the Colivet Family and relates to lands measuring approximately 10.5 hectares at Kilcullen Road, Naas. • The southern portion of their landholding is zoned Open Space / Amenity under the Draft NLAP, both at the upper level close to the Kilcullen Road and the lower level further away from the Kilcullen Road. • The submission seeks to have the upper level zoned Neighbourhood Centre (NC). Please see map above. • A neighbourhood centre at this location, would provide solutions whereby the local community can buy essential items by sustainable walking / cycling and therefore significantly reducing private car journeys. • A Neighbourhood Centre would provide a much-needed community and sustainable transport focal point for residential estates in the immediate area.

Zoning Objective • The lands which are subject of this submission are zoned Open Space / Amenity (F) with specific reference to the number 2 relating to these lands.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Rationale for Altering the Zoning • The submission seeks for the F zoning on the upper level portion of the Colivet family lands to be removed. For clarity, it would remain on the lower level portion of the lands. • Please see report from Scott Cawley Ecologists enclosed as Appendix B, which concludes that this landholding is not a particularly important habitat and there is no solid reason for including this upper level portion in the F zoning. Lower level is subject to flood risk and therefore the rationale behind same makes more sense. • The Open Space / Amenity Lands as currently shown in the Draft NLAP would be limited in terms of passive surveillance and could lead to anti-social behaviour. • The upper level portion of the Colivet family lands do not need to be included to achieve a ‘Green Link’ along the stream. The upper level portion would also be difficult to access from the lower portion due to the level difference. • The Naas Social Infrastructural Audit, which informed the preparation of the Draft NLAP identifies 7 no. neighbourhood centres in the town of Naas. There is no neighbourhood centre serving the large residential area south of the southern ring road. • Having regard to the large amount of land, which has been identified to be zoned New Residential under the draft NLAP, it is obvious that there is a need for a neighbourhood centre. • At present a resident living in Bellingsfield, Naas (lands to the south of the subject site) have to walk c.1.9km to get to the closest shop. • The childcare facility at Bellingsfield has not been developed. • Drawings prepared by Demesne Architects show that a modest sized Neighbourhood Centre with a wide variety of units could be accommodated on these lands. • The subject lands are highly accessible and allow for sustainable modes of transport. • The indicative Neighbourhood Centre designed by Demesne Architects shows provision for a set down area for a bus. A letter has also been submitted from JJ Kavanagh & Sons who would be prepared to offer a bus service to/from this destination, which would provide connections to Naas Town Centre and the Naas / Sallins Railway Station. The Neighbourhood Centre could also provide for various transport mode car interchange. For example, a cyclist can travel to the NC, leave their bicycle in a secure shelter, and then take the Shuttle Bus to the Naas / Sallins Railway Station. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Neighbourhood Centre could be designed to provide passive surveillance of the F zoned lands at the lower level., therefore making them more attractive to pedestrians and cyclists. • The proposed uses envisaged in the NC would be typical and not detract from the town centre. • Community gain could also be achieved by the creation of a viewing platform where exceptional views and passive surveillance of the amenity area below could be achieved. The construction of a basketball court / Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) for local children is part of the proosal. It is also envisaged that the NC will encourage natural community bonds to establish thereby enabling older residents to stay in the community longer. • There is a need to tie the isolated residential and educational area of Piper’s Hill back into the town of Naas and the provision of a NC at this location would achieve that objective, particularly with a residential zoning on the northern portion of the Colivet lands.

Appendix A Engineering & Transport report prepared by Waterman Moylan Consulting Engineers; Transportation • There is adequate site frontage along the R448 to ensure an appropriate access arrangement (priority junction with / without turning lanes as appropriate) with adequate site visibility in accordance with DMURS standards. • Public Transport: There are 2 bus stop locations along Kilcullen Road immediately outside the site. These are serviced by the following services Route 846, Route 720 and Route 717. There are also bus services at the nearby Naas hospital, Post Office and Kilashee. • The Sallins train station is c.4.6km north of the subject site. • It is noted that public transport route 10 (PT10) adjacent to the site and connecting the Piper’s Hill / Kilcullen road area to Sallins Railway Station is specifically identified as a key public transport route in the Draft Naas Town Plan. • The type and nature of the NC proposed would complement the sites secondary function as a transport interchange. • A letter of support has been submitted from J.J. Kavanagh & Sons Ltd, which states that they welcome the opportunity to connect the proposed Neighbourhood Centre with their route network. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Kilcullen Road has been upgraded and is now serviced by an extensive footpath network and designated cycle paths. It is noted that further upgrades are proposed along the Kilcullen Road towards the town centre, north of the subject site. • Also noted that there is a proposed greenway along the old Naas to Dunlavin Railway route, which could be connected to the proposed NC by incorporating appropriate pathways within the area.

Foul Drainage • It has been confirmed by Irish Water (letter attached as part of submission) that there is sufficient capacity in the adjacent foul sewer network to facilitate the proposed development.

Surface Water Drainage • A dedicated outfall to a canal feeder stream would need to be constructed to cater for the outfall from the subject site. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) would also be required to cater for the amount of surface water runoff.

Water Supply • Irish Water has confirmed there is capacity in the adjacent water supply network (letter attached as part of submission).

Utilities • The subject site is capable of being adequately serviced in terms of Gas Supply, ESB Services and Telecommunications.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Appendix B: Layout of proposed Neighbourhood Centre, which was prepared by Demesne Architects

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. Appendix D: Creating Liveable Communities • The proposed Neighbourhood Centre provides an opportunity to encourage the delivery of a liveable community. • The issues paper of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 states that it is an objective to identify lands for the Creation of Multigenerational Integrated Communities in Co. Kildare. • The Kildare Age Friendly County Programme was launched in 2010. • The Men’s Shed Movement in Kildare has been identified as one of the 16 best global examples of the 8 domains of liveability. • It is recommended that Kildare County Council examines the potential of new housing models such as a proposed multi-generational integrated community development. • The submission proposes a Policy Statement and Objective within the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which would state that ‘Kildare County Council will consider the changing age demographics in the County, and specifically how to plan for the predicted growth of the Ageing population.’ A second Policy Statement and Objective would state that ‘Kildare County Council should identify appropriate urban and rural sites with the capacity to satisfy and sustain the need for such well proven Community Integration and enhancement schemes.’

Appendix E: Ecological report prepared by Scott Cawley Ecologists • A desk study of the subject site was undertaken on the 15th May 2019, to collect any available information on the local ecological environment. • A site walkover was conducted by Colm Clarke of Scott Cawley on the 16th May 2019. The subject report provides a high range summary of the fauna and flora noted within the subject lands during the walkover survey. • This report is not intended to be submitted in support of any planning application. • The subject lands are not located within or adjacent to any SAC’s or NHA’s. • No species listed on the third schedule of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 were noted within the lands. The lands do however contain cherry laurel, which is an undesirable specie. • A full list of species by habitat has been included within Appendix 2 of this report. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The hedgerows along the boundaries are considered to be of local importance. The subject lands also contain a few outcrops of scattered trees, which are also considered to be of local importance. • A search of the NBDC database of species did not return any fauna records for the subject lands. • An assessment of habitat suitability for bats was undertaken and the hedgerows within the lands are considered to be suitable for foraging bats, particularly those on the eastern boundary. • A range of common bird species was noted within the lands in May 2019.

Recommendations • Any plans or projects within the subject lands should fully consider the policies and objectives for Natural Heritage and Green Infrastructure contained within the KCDP2017-2023. The hedgerows and stream within the lands are considered to be the habitats of highest ecological value. • Several measures could be undertaken to enhance the biodiversity value of habitats within the lands. These could include the following; A move away from the use of herbicides; The retention of a verge of 2m width adjacent to existing hedgerows; Alterations to stocking rates or fencing of steeper sloped areas to prevent erosion of embankments; Protect watercourses within the lands; Creation of a ‘biodiversity zone’ of minimum 10m width from the bank of the stream within the lands; The implementation of measures to protect watercourses from accidental pollution works during any construction works. • It is recommended that a bat activity survey be carried out by a suitably qualified professional. Mitigation measures may be recommended as an outcome of such surveys. • The subject lands contain several common species of bird, many of which are likely to rest within hedgerows on the perimeters. It is recommended that any work involving the removal of trees or other suitable breeding and habitat be undertaken outside the nesting season.

687 Mary Byrne • Ms. Byrne objects to the proposed short-cut through the Thornbrook Estate onto the Blessington Road, referred to as Item 46 in Section 5.1 of the LAP. • Ms. Byrne was sexually assaulted near the Blessington Road on a Sunday afternoon in 2018. The attacker was convicted and sentenced. Tesco CCTV footage was used as evidence in the prosecution. • Anti-social behaviour has increased recently at Fairy Flax park and at the Tesco rear car park. Ms. Byrne has serious concern that a new access to Thornbrook from the Blessington Road could potentially Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. exacerbate this situation, could increase anxiety and fear, reducing the wellbeing and overall quality of life for families living in Thornbrook. • Children will no longer feel safe if there is direct access to a busy road. • Thornbrook will become a shortcut for people travelling to the town centre and people will congregate in the green area causing nuisance throughout the day (accessing schools and shops) and into the night (accessing pubs etc.). Anti-social behaviour, litter etc. will be particularly intrusive for residents. • Footfall associated with Naas racecourse will also use the shortcut. • People will park at the entrance to Thornbrook to use the shortcut and the additional traffic will increase injury risk to children playing within the estate. • The shortcut will destroy grass growth within the two main grass areas (that are maintained by the residents) as a path develops from heightened use. • It appears that Risk has not been evaluated in relation to this shortcut. Risk will not be assessed or managed unless CCTV cameras are installed by the Council throughout the estate and secluded areas are made more visible. • If a person suffers a physical or emotional interference as a result of creating this walkway, recompense could be sought.

688 Julie Byrne Item no. 46: Pedestrian / cycling connection between the Thornbrook Estate onto the Blessington Road: • The proposal will bring about a huge increase in pedestrian traffic through the Thornbrook estate. • Will be detrimental to the residential amenities of people living in the Thornbrook Estate, especially older people. • Pedestrian / cycle access lane into the estate from one of the busiest arteries in the town will increase anti-social behaviour and littering.

689 Alan Byrne Item no. 46: Pedestrian / cycling connection between the Thornbrook Estate onto the Blessington Road: • The proposal will bring about a huge increase in pedestrian traffic through the Thornbrook estate. • Will be detrimental to the residential amenities of people living in the Thornbrook Estate, especially older people. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Pedestrian / cycle access lane into the estate from one of the busiest arteries in the town will increase anti-social behaviour and littering. • The creation of new routes into established areas should protect the people who are already there. • The pedestrian way should be abandoned and the recently installed footpath on the Blessington Road should be used as was originally intended. It might be converted into a cycle lane as tis would serve the dual purposes of keeping cyclists off the road and using the footpath more productively.

690 Ellen Byrne Objection to Item 46 Permeability Plan • Bring huge change in footfall. • If the purpose it to promote exercise, failing to do so. • Bring about a rise in anti-social behaviour • Thornbrook estate is a safe environment for last thirty years • Change in pedestrian traffic would be good for all concerned is nonsense. • Upset a lot of older people. • Risk of anti-social behaviour, loitering and littering. • No longer safe for children to play. • Unsettle older people and vulnerable individuals.

691 Moya • Object to link between Thornbrook and the R410 – Item 46. O’Donoghue • Children will no longer be safe or ‘let out’ to play. • Children safety compromised by non-residents accessing the estate. • Cars already been parked by people walking Tipper Road availing of nearby services and this will increase. • Outdoor drinking may move to Thornbrook which is already at Tesco and Flax garden. • Noise pollution and anti-social behaviour coming from weekend footfall and anti-social behaviour. • Bring worries to vulnerable residents. • Shortcut will impact on the Residents Association upkeep of the estate. • Disruption to quality of life is already causing considerable anxiety and worry.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 692 O’Brien Fine • The submission endorses the initiative for the provision of a data centre at the Caragh Road. Foods • Zoned lands are contiguous to the existing industrial built environment surrounding Naas. • The initiative will provide enhances information technology back-up services for organisations such as O’Brien Fine Foods. • The submission outlines reasons why the selected site is an ideal location: o Adjacent to Millennium Park, Osberstown Business Park and the M7 Business Park and other commercial developments. o Proximity to enhances fibre connectivity. o Adjacent to Millennium Park, the strategic employment zone. o Close to Osberstown WWTP, opportunities for sustainable cooling and power generation as a result of waste generation from the WWTP. o Rang of businesses that may possibly avail of the roll out of district heating systems that data centres can provide.

NPF and RSES • Reference is made to National Strategic Outcome 6 and the promotion of infrastructure such as data centres. • Reference is also made that the RSES promotes the delivery of data centres in the region, RPO 8.25.

Data Centre Policy • No specific data centre policy in County Plan or the Naas Development Plan 2011-2017. • NPF and RSES promote the knowledge-based economy including ICT. • Reference is made to a number of existing objectives in the County Plan that support the economic development of the county, ECD 2, 3, 4, 5(i), 17 and 19.

Conclusion • Fully endorse the initiative. • Suitable location by virtue of existing infrastructural provision and will enhance IT sector in the area.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 693 Carmel Objection to permeability links 36 and 37. O’Connor • Made a submission under the Naas/ Sallins Transport Strategy and concerned as why the two routes are being considered under the draft LAP. • The submission noted that PERM 37 has been moved but PERM 36 remains. • Safety is a concern for residents and those using the routes. Difficult to drive in and out of estate whilst also being aware of walkers and cyclists. • Extra footfall would increase risk of accident of injury. • Security fencing had to be erected by residents in the 1990’s on the green where PERM 36 is proposed because of anti-social behaviour. • The ‘farm gate’ has been mentioned as an alternative for link number 37, unfortunately due to anti-social behaviour by non-residents the decision was made to close the gate. • Permeability links look good on paper for the movement of people through Naas, the reality of historic and current events experienced, prove differently.

694 Michael & Mary The submission was prepared by O’Loughlin Architects Ltd on behalf of their client. Nolan Request for subject lands (shown in blue) which extend to 2.75 ha to be zoned New Residential. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No.

• Site is 700m from Craddockstown roundabout flanked by an apartment development, then a housing scheme and then a site where permission granted for 7 detached units. • Pedestrian and cycle paths link pink development and linear park and the subject lands can gain connection to foul sewers through the adjacent housing scheme (pink development). • The 7 units are considered Phase 1 and the subject lands would be Phase 2 with ca. 20 units. • Gradual reduction in scale from apartments to detached dwellings is appropriate catering for all sections in Naas. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 695 Mark & Fiona Object to RD3/RD 3A road/flyover McCormack • Divide Mill Wood from the rest of the estate via creation of a substantial main road/by-pass route. • Create a dangerous high traffic volume road. • It will make the Sallins Road and Sallins Road Junction even busier. • Destroy the natural environs including Wildlife Sanctuary on both sides of the canal. • Negatively affect public, residential and natural peace of the area. • The draft LAP actually states 10,000 people use the canal on Car Free Sunday. • Design passes 7 junctions within 100 metres in addition to the number of pedestrian routes - design seems ill-conceived. • Serious conflict with four of the 7-Core Themes – Homes and Communities, Heritage and Culture, Environment and Climate Change and Urban Design. • The traffic simulation data used has not adequately considered the new J9a, the new Sallins by-pass and potential traffic changes due to Covid-19 pandemic. • Branded Millbridge Street with no street features. • The Plan alludes to it as a relief road diverting Newbridge Road and Main Street traffic over the canal, with no consideration of Oldtown Water Gardens, St Patricks Well. • Post Covid-19 will change transport patterns due to home working and amenities such as the Canal Greenway have become more important in the public’s psyche, therefore proposed RD3/RD3A has no strategi merit. • Raised similar objections previously and disappointed to see they are not considered.

696 Anthony, Submission relates to impact of the Plan on lands in their ownership adjoining the Naas Industrial estate, Miriam & Philip Donnelly Mirrors and Cemex site (map provided). Lawlor • The quantity of the green belt zoning is considered excessive. • Subject lands in agricultural use. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Zoning matrix allows agricultural buildings and stable yard development under agriculture and not under Green Belt. • Request lands be zoned Agriculture. • Agriculture zoning allows the integrity of the buffer zone between Naas and Johnstown be maintained.

Defining of Green Belt Zone • Fingal DP allows for wider variety of uses for active purposes such as playing field, parks and community uses. • The submission includes under Appendix 3 and extract from Fingal and the use classes related to the zoning submission. • The draft LAP indicates a deficit in social infrastructure, changing the matrix of the Green Belt to reflect a more active use would alleviate pressure on social infrastructure allowing for multiple uses. • Green zoning between Johnstown and Naas to include multiple community uses.

Junction 9 (Maudlins) Key Development Area • Plan proposes land adjacent to the Morrell River to be changed from industrial to Green Space and Amenity. • The submission highlights that currently industrial activity occurring on the land and previously a KCC depot for the Naas area road maintenance crew. Appendix 5 contains an image showing current development along the Morell River to the rear of the Cemex, Donnelly Mirrors and Naas Industrial Estate. • Requests the zoning should remain as industry.

697 Larry Breen Opposed to the Gallops Avenue • Need an Outer Relief Road • Road won’t serve its intended purpose Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Bringing traffic into the town to bring it back out again • Shift traffic problems • Cause problems for anyone living along the route; air pollution, noise pollution, road safety and accessibility issues and will reduce quality of life of residents. • Road is out of date, not fit for purpose, waste of money. • Rejected by people of Naas and elected representatives.

698 Cllr. Anne Movement and Transport Permeability: Table 5.1 Ref 45 Breen • Support the residents of Craddockstown Way regarding Re 45 • Already two links in existence, the Rise through the Way linking the hospital and from the Ring Road through the estate out to the Hospital Road. • Measure 45 was discounted on safety ground as children would have access to water. • Remove pedestrian link, ref 45.

699 Ines Object to RD3/RD 3A road/flyover McCormack • Divide Mill Wood from the rest of the estate via creation of a substantial main road/by-pass route. • Create a dangerous high traffic volume road. • It will make the Sallins Road and Sallins Road Junction even busier. • Destroy the natural environs including Wildlife Sanctuary on both sides of the canal. • Negatively affect public, residential and natural peace of the area. • The draft LAP actually states 10,000 people use the canal on Car Free Sunday. • Design passes 7 junctions within 100 metres in addition to the number of pedestrian routes - design seems ill-conceived. • Serious conflict with four of the 7-Core Themes – Homes and Communities, Heritage and Culture, Environment and Climate Change and Urban Design. • The traffic simulation data used has not adequately considered the new J9a, the new Sallins by-pass and potential traffic changes due to Covid-19 pandemic. • Branded Millbridge Street with no street features. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • The Plan alludes to it as a relief road diverting Newbridge Road and Main Street traffic over the canal, with no consideration of Oldtown Water Gardens, St Patricks Well. • Post Covid-19 will change transport patterns due to home working and amenities such as the Canal Greenway have become more important in the public’s psyche, therefore proposed RD3/RD3A has no strategi merit. • Raised similar objections previously and disappointed to see they are not considered.

700 Brian • Object to the re-zone of the De Burgh Demesne land which is the last remaining undeveloped green are O’Mullaney near central Naas. • Sallins Road is already congested with traffic. • We need green spaces not unlimited avenues of houses.

701 Cllr. Fintan • Welcome the publication of the draft LAP and the plans for the town centre, castle and Canal Quarter. Brett • Wonderful opportunity to develop the town with available funding into what a medium sized town should be for the coming decades. • Welcome diverts HGV’s from town centre to reclaim streets and squares. • Disappointed to see de-zoning of some residential lands. 8,000 on housing list in Kildare and will only add to cost of acquiring a home. • Need to zone more industrial land, Naas is an inward employment zone, has a strategic position on the N7, and a key growth town. • Doubts over Bus Hub relocating to Harbour area. • Harbour is central to developing the town centre. • Support the excellent Naas to Sallins greenway and the various walkways and cycleways proposed. • Disappointed that no lands are zoned for education on the north east side of the Town. • A campus in or near the Donnelly mirror site would be ideal to serve all the new estates along the Blessington and Dublin Roads, and the villages of Kill, Johnstown, Kilteel and Eadestown. • Welcomes the objectives to provide playing pitches, linear parks, parks and permeability routes suitable and accessible for all ages and abilities.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 702 Cllr Seamie Objection to permeability link into Ashfield Park. Moore • Proposals to develop adjoining lands have planning approval. • Agreement is reached following negotiation with residents.

703 Laura Maher In line with Guidelines retail over 1,000 sqm should not be allowed outside of the centre of Naas. Supervalu • Specific policy that all comparison retailing, and all but local convenience retailing (i.e. up to no Sallins more than 1,000 sq. metres gross floorspace) is not permitted outside town centres. • No sites should be zoned as district centres, the definition is too loose. • All comparison retailing, and all but local convenience retailing (i.e. up to no more than 1,000 sq. metres gross floorspace) is not permitted, whether by new build or by conversion, in any retail warehousing development. • The submission makes reference to Monread shopping centre and granted as it was zoned a district centre and mistakes like that should never happen again.

704 Tom ‘Gallops Avenue’ O’Donovan • The proposed road would create a massive amount of pollution and congestion. • This road has already been democratically rejected. • The Naas LAP should only be voted by the Naas Municipal District Councillors and not the full Council. • An outer relief / ring road for the whole of Naas is the most logical option.

705- See Table 2.1 Gallops Avenue 718 for names of • Submits that the Naas Inner Relief Road Part 8 process was democratically rejected by the Naas individual Municipal District Council in 2019 and therefore must be deleted from LAP. submitters • States Naas needs an outer orbital route and therefore it should be included as a stated objective of the LAP.

Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. 719- See Table 2.1 Naas Inner Relief Road 776 for names of • States the Naas Inner Relief Road was comprehensively defeated by a democratic vote of the Naas individual Municipal District Councillors in 2019. submitters Finlay Park Road/ Bus Priority Route / Millbridge Street Proposals • States that options including the Millbridge link and North West Quadrant (NWQ) bus priority route which were introduced in the recent non-statutory Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy will merely move 1,000s of vehicles through Finlay Park which currently a quiet residential estate. • States that building another road through Finlay Park and the environs of the canal with its associated habitats is inconsistent with government policy (environmental, climate change and active modes of transport). • Notes the provisions of the Naas/Sallins Transport Strategy regarding the Millbridge Street link but states that it will not solve traffic congestion in Naas. • Outlines concerns that the proposal in relation to road safety and antisocial behaviour arising from the additional entrance to Finlay Park. • Strongly objects to a bus priority route as per the Finlay Park / NWQ link street option and submits that the Finlay Park estate must be maintained as a cul-de-sac. • States that a bus priority route through or adjacent to the estate is unacceptable due to air and noise pollution along with privacy issues. • Submits that the planned public car park should be located on the Millennium Park to encourage Park and Ride and not the Canal Harbour area. • States that the canal must be reserved as a green area for now and for future generations as an amenity area and for biodiversity. • Submits that any further development of the NWQ in/around Finlay Park could pose a drainage/flood risk to the area given the fact that it is surrounded by streams. • States that assessments and impact analyses need to inform any further development in the area. It is requested that the LAP specifically provides that proposes including vehicular access to the NWQ, the bus priority route and the Inner Relief Road/Finlay Road/Millbridge Street option must be routed so as to not traverse Finlay Park. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • Proposes instead the outer ring road and the south ring road cater for the bus priority option instead.

Plan to incorporate Naas only and be voted on my Naas MD Councilors • States that the Local Area Plan must incorporate the Naas area and not overlap into other areas and should only be voted on by Naas Municipal District (MD) Members. • Submits that local decisions should only be made by local representatives and it is unacceptable for any decision regarding Naas LAP to be made by full council.

777- See Table 2.1 Plan to incorporate Naas only and be voted on my Naas MD Councilors 795 for names of • States that the Local Area Plan must incorporate the Naas area and not overlap into other areas and individual should only be voted on by Naas Municipal District (MD) Members. submitters • Submits that local decisions should only be made by local representatives and it is unacceptable for any decision regarding Naas LAP to be made by full council but be considered by Naas MD Councillors.

Outer Ring Road • States that the Council is not setting as an objective the identification of a suitable route for an outer relief/ring road. Notes that the western and southern areas of Naas are serviced by an outer ring road and a southern distributor road and the logical completion of the outer ring road must be a priority of the Council.

796- See Table 2.1 Plan to incorporate Naas only and be voted on my Naas MD Councilors 829 for names of • States that the Local Area Plan must incorporate the Naas area only and not overlap into other areas. individual • Submits that any decision on the Naas LAP must not go to full council but be considered by Naas MD submitters Councillors. States that local decisions should only be made by local representatives.

Gallops Avenue • Submits that the Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in 2019 and this reimagined Gallops Avenue must be deleted from the Naas Local Area Plan. Sub. Name Summary of Submission No. • States that the Council is not setting as an objective the identification of a suitable route for an outer relief/ring road. Notes that the western and southern areas of Naas are serviced by an outer ring road and a southern distributor road and the logical completion of the outer ring road must be a priority of the Council.

830- See Table 2.1 Plan to incorporate Naas only and be voted on my Naas MD Councilors 883 for names of • States that the Local Area Plan must incorporate the Naas area only and not overlap into other areas. individual • Submits that any decision on the Naas LAP must not go to full council but be considered by Naas MD submitters Councillors. States that local decisions should only be made by local representatives.

Gallops Avenue • Submits that the Naas Inner Relief Road was democratically rejected in 2019 and the Gallops Avenue is an attempt to introduce it. States it must be deleted from the Naas LAP. • States Naas needs a proper outer orbital route and not an inner relief road

Measure 66 • Notes Table 5.1 (item 66) refers to a pedestrian link between the housing estates of Kingsfurze Avenue – Woodlands. States that this proposal would result in a pedestrian path on the Green Space between houses 1 and 109. Notes that there already exists a walkway between house 101 and Alberg House.

Measure 25 • Notes Table 5.2 (item 25) proposes a minor greenway link between Woodlands and Kingsfurze Avenue. States that this minor greenway is proposed for the same location as Measure 66. Submits that this would pose a serious safety risk to pedestrians in Kingsfurze as cyclists will have to cross / cycle on footpaths to get to the Dublin Road. Notes that there already exists a pedestrian cycling link to the Dublin Road from Kingsfurze Avenue between houses 49 and 50.