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Chapter 10: Recreation, Leisure and Tourism Chapter 10: Recreation, Leisure and Tourism 10.1 INTRODUCTION AND STRATEGIC CONTEXT “It is vitally important to maintain and improve on the strength of Ireland West’s Regional identity. The diversity of the regional identities on the island of Ireland has been and will be the catalyst for the sustainable development of tourism in the future. Roscommon’s unique location in the Ireland West region along the Shannon coupled with its tradition of culture and heritage should form an integral part of the Ireland West regional identity.”1 The main aim of this County Development Plan regarding recreation, leisure and tourism is to provide for the future wellbeing of the residents of the County by: • Promoting the growth of economic activity and increasing employment opportunities in Tourism • Protecting and improving the quality of the built and natural environments • Ensuring the provision of necessary infrastructural and community services. • Sustaining traditional rural communities and rural activities. • Promoting a balance of development across the county, by developing a hierarchy of high quality, vibrant urban centres and clearly delineated areas of growth. • Utilising the surrounding natural environment and natural resources, to the benefit of the County, in a managed way that does not compromise these resources. • Providing for a vibrant, environmentally sustainable and well-managed agricultural and related enterprises, horticultural, forestry and bloodstock sectors and to support alternative enterprises, farm diversification and agri–tourism projects to ensure the continued development of sustainable rural communities. • Encouraging the continued sustainable development of rural communities without compromising the physical, environmental, natural, cultural and heritage resources of the County. The National Spatial Strategy (NSS) places County Roscommon in the West Region, which has as its goal to promote economic activity and balanced regional development by building on the dynamic role of Galway as a gateway and expanding its influence. The RPG’s recommend the development and expansion of towns such as Ballaghaderreen, Boyle and Castlerea through effective promotion and marketing in association with larger towns, hubs and gateways. It also recommends identifying key assets and presenting or assembling a quality tourism package relying on the natural and cultural heritage of areas, such as those located along the Shannon River, enhancing hotel facilities, improving regional road access and improving awareness through marketing. “Ireland must continue to trade on its ‘green’ image, a mark of quality, which is attractive for tourism and all investment. Protecting this environmental quality will be crucial”.2 The NSS highlights the importance of developing sectors such as tourism, enterprise, local services and other sources of off-farm employment, which will be the mainstays of a strong rural economy. Efficient agricultural, marine and natural resource sectors are also vitally important. The rural landscape is also central to Ireland’s Tourism Industry and in response to the decline in agriculture in rural areas it is proposed to support these affected communities through promoting diversification in enterprise, local services and tourism. In developing a tourism product it is important to build the following things; the central locations of the key towns at the intersection of national road and rail routes; the attractiveness of the village structure; and the natural resources of the rural areas. The Regional Planning Guidelines 2004-2016 (RPG’s) recognise the importance of ensuring that the natural and built heritage is conserved and enhanced, and state that preservation of the quality of 1 Submission made by the Western Regional Tourism Authority (Ireland West Tourism) on behalf of tourism interests in the region to the Tourism Policy Review Group 2 National Spatial Strategy Roscommon County Development Plan 2008 – 2014 Page 239 Chapter 10: Recreation, Leisure and Tourism heritage is also a major element is sustaining an identity for the region and maintaining biodiversity, educational, amenity, tourism and leisure values. They advocate the importance of encouraging a stronger tourism market; diversified farm production and encouraging large-scale developments such as Lough Key Forest Park development. The NSS indicates that tourism potential should not be maximized at the expense of the natural assets of County Roscommon and supports the promotion and marketing of the inland waterways, walking and cycling trails, and the historic assets of the County as well as the provision of the necessary support infrastructure and access. 10.2 OPEN SPACE AND SPORTING PROVISION It is the aim of the Planning Authority to facilitate the provision of improved amenities throughout the county and to promote the renewal and environmental improvement of neglected areas. Open space is an important consideration in the plan making process, whether it is a regional facility; open space to serve a town; or open space which is provided as part of a residential development. Open space is important for the health and well being of the entire community and particularly youth. The main function of the County Development Plan in relation to open space is in ensuring that sufficient land is allocated for such use and that development control standards require its provision as part of new development. The NSS sets out considerations for enhancing quality of life and an emphasis is given in this context to the quality of open spaces, public parks and amenity areas as features that can make a key contribution to a good quality of life. The Planning Authority supports the provision of high quality sports centres, public spaces and parks throughout the county in order to provide people with opportunities for outdoor recreation within relatively easy reach of where they live and work. The Planning Authority also recognises that public open spaces must be maintained and those facilities such as Loughnaneane in Roscommon Town must be retained. In addition, green belts and walks along canals, rivers and lakes should be maintained, where appropriate, for their amenity and tourist values and adequate open space and playground facilities should be provided throughout the county. In this regard the Planning Authority supports the development of clear criteria regarding the utilisation of these areas as well as correct servicing. New urban developments must provide and maintain public open space. Existing healthy trees should be retained where possible and developers are encouraged to plant trees and hedgerows, which are native to the area. “Roscommon Common Vision”, the County Development Board (CDB) Strategy 2002–2012 encourages the development of all sports activities and new sports facilities. This will be achieved through the Roscommon Sports Partnership Strategic Plan 2006-2011. Roscommon Common Vision focuses on the following aspects: • Catering for a life long relationship with sport; • Attending to the needs of high performing sports persons within the county; • The development of a Sports Partnership and developing a Regional Sports Infrastructure Plan; and, • The Irish Sports Council, the statutory development agency for sport in Ireland, has as an objective to increase opportunities to participate in sport at local level and to enhance access to sports and recreation for all, with the support of organisations such as local authorities. RCC supports these initiatives with a view to ensuring that the facilities are there for those who desire to play sports, to encourage more locals to become involved in sports within the County, as well as attracting more visitors to the county. Roscommon County Development Plan 2008 – 2014 Page 240 Chapter 10: Recreation, Leisure and Tourism It is vital that important green areas, open spaces, sports and other recreational facilities be identified and mapped so that they can be protected; and in order that locals and visitors alike may be made aware of them. RCC recognises that there is a need for a comprehensive open space and recreation policy incorporating policies for the provision of recreational space and facilities to meet the variety of needs that exist in the County. It is considered that sports and recreational facilities are important for enabling people to live a full and active life and these should therefore be provided in line with population growth and residential development. In relation to providing facilities, the development contribution scheme will enable some support for the provision of public open space throughout the county. Policy for Open Space and Sporting Provision Policy 303 Develop a hierarchy of multifunctional active and passive recreational spaces and facilities to serve all ages. Policy 304 Strengthen, extend and consolidate green belts at both strategic and local levels. Policy 305 Consider the community’s overall need for open space provision and take this into account in relation to its zoning functions. Policy 306 Ensure that public open space provided as part of new development is of high quality and designed and finished to ensure its usability, security and cost efficient maintenance. Policy 307 Provide for the needs of young people at suitable locations through supporting youth groups, youth sports and arts activities and providing facilities to encourage the involvement of young people in activities and gatherings. Objectives for Open Space and Sporting Provision Objective
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