Derrinturn Local Area Plan 2017-2023
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1.4 DERRINTURN SMALL TOWN PLAN The increase in population between 2002 and 2011 Kildare County Council coincides with the development of housing schemes in Planning Department, Section 1.4 comprises the written statement for the town such as Grace’s Park, Grattan Park, Newbury Áras Chill Dara, Derrinturn and contains background information and Park, Radharc Na hEaglais, Cluain Dara and also new Devoy Park, Naas, specific objectives for the future development of the one off housing outside the town. The Core Strategy of Co Kildare. town and includes relevant maps. This Plan should be this Plan estimates a population target of 1,396 persons read in conjunction with Section 1.1 which provides for Derrinturn by the year 2023. Castledermot the overall introduction to the Small Town Plans B38-18 R448 To Kilcullen County Development Plan and Section 1.8 which includes the land-use zoning 2017 - 2023 objectives and accompanying zoning matrix. 1.4.5 Socio – Economic Profile R418 Athy From an analysis of the Census 20112 results, the Legend : KD038-044 following details can be noted for the electoral areas KD038-046 1.4.1 Location Town Plan Boundary of Carbury and Windmill Cross: B040-11 Derrinturn is located in north west County Kildare, Zone of Archaeological Potential −− Average household size in the town is 3.07 persons. approximately 21km from Clane and 30km from Naas. (A) B40-10 −− The rate of unemployment for the town is 33%. KD038-053 Flood Risk Assessment It is located along the Regional Road, R403 and sited compared with a national average rate of 19%. 800m KD038-045003 Roads Objective (Indicative only) between Allenwood to the south east, Carbury to the (E) north west and Edenderry to the west. −− Commerce and trade account for the highest B40-20 Footpath and Cycle Track Objective B40-19 The Cottage percentage of employment at 27% while 11823001 B40-21 KD038-045004 River/Lakes/Ponds agriculture, fishing and forestry is the lowest Distance from Town Centre 1.4.2 Settlement Form at 4%. (at 400m intervals) PO −− Car usage and long distance commuting out of RMP Record of Monuments and Places Derrinturn’s name in Irish is Doire an tSoirn which 400m the town on a daily basis is high, with 29% of B38-16 (KD040-010) translates as Oak Grove of the Kiln. The settlement RPS Record of Protected Structures (B40-12) persons aged 5 and over travelling for more than appears on the Noble and Keenan map of 1752 as B40-16 45 minutes to get to their destination. Tree/Woodland Preservation Objective B40-25 Derinturn and Alexander Taylor’s map of 1783 as (F) −− Broadband technology is available to only 63% of BARRACK B40-22 Special Area of Conservation (SAC) (apparently) Derrintura. The settlement developed ROAD To Maganey KD040-002 households in the town. (B) B40-24 mainly around the R.C. Chapel which was opened in KEENANS LANE Playground Objective 1807 and later the school, which dates back to c.1815. B40-23a B40-13 B40-14 Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) KD038-002040 Derrinturn is located within the Western Boglands 1.4.6 Principles Governing Future KD 040-002002 KD 040-002022 KD 040-002003 KD 040-002026 Landscape Character Area, as identified in Volume Development of the Town B40-23 1 KD 040-002004 KD 040-002028 KD 040-002009 KD 040-002031 1, Chapter 14 of the Plan. This character area is (C) The focus of new development will be on: 1 KD 040-002010 KD 040-002027 KD 040-002025 KD 040-002030 characterised by flat topography, smooth terrain and KD 040-002011 KD 040-002013 −− Consolidating, strengthening and revitalising the KD 040-002029 KD 040-002021 bogland vegetation. KD 040-002017 KD 040-002012 ABBEY STREET town centre by promoting the development of KD 040-002015 KD 040-002016 GS KD 040-002019 KD 040-002023 under-utilised and derelict sites and by increasing STA B40-12 KD 040-002024 KD 040-002039 KD 040-002014 KD 040-002020 the range of goods and services available. Abbeylands 2 1.4.3 Function 2 KD 040-002005 KD 040-002033 −− Encouraging the expansion of the town centre. KD 040-002006 Derrinturn is a local service centre for its surrounding KD 040-002038 KD 040-002007 −− Identifying appropriate areas for community and KD 040-002032 hinterland and comprises a service station, pharmacy, B40-15 convenience shops, post office, hairdressers, funeral amenity focused mixed-use development. This drawing is to be read in conjunction with the written statement. home and public houses. Since the 1990s it has −− Protecting and preserving the natural, 10 8 1 experienced significant pressure for development architectural, archaeological and cultural heritage KD040-005 of Derrinturn. Sports Ground to serve housing demands beyond the immediate Objectives hinterland and serves as a commuter town for Dublin (D) and north east Kildare. KD040-004 Map Ref: V2.1.3B KD040-049 Date: February 2017 1.4.4 Population Scale: N.T.S. Drg No: 200/15/745 The population of Derrinturn has increased from 791 © Ordnance SurveyIreland. All rights reserved. Drawn by: Checked by: in 2002 to 1,138 in 2006, representing an increase Licence No.: 2009/26/CCMA NH BR R448 To Carlow (Kildare County Council) of 30%. The population of Derrinturn had increased further to 1,541 by the 2011 Census, which represents 2 *Source: CSO Small Area Population Statistics 2006 a 26% increase on the 2006 population. and Information Society Statistics 2008 31 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 32 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 33 1.4.7 Objectives a health centre. There are no light industrial uses DT 9 Prepare an Environmental Improvement DT 12 Further improve traffic calming measures in located in Derrinturn. Approximately 3ha has been Scheme for the town in order to visually the vicinity of the school on the L5023 local 1.4.7.1 Housing zoned for industrial purposes since the 2001 Local enhance the streetscape and key spaces road. Housing in the town comprises a mix of one off Area Plan and the majority of these lands remain within the town. All shopfronts, signage DT 13 Carry out improvements to the footpath dwellings and housing estate developments. The town undeveloped. and advertisements should be improved between the Ashgrove estate and the is characterised by significant ribbon development in order to add to the quality of the It is an objective of the Council to: Ballyhagan road north west of the town on the approach roads to the town. The main housing streetscape. An emphasis will be placed on centre. areas are located to the east and west of the R403, DT 4 Promote Derrinturn as a local promoting a people friendly environment employment centre to reduce long Lucan to Carbury Regional Road. with the promotion of useable areas of DT 14 Maintain and improve as required the main distance commuting patterns. open space, and the provision of appropriate street (R403) to ensure a high standard of The settlement strategy for County Kildare allocates a landscaping and street furniture. road quality and safety. housing target of 195 units to Derrinturn to 2023. There DT 5 Facilitate and encourage the provision of is capacity for c. 288 new units. Taking into account new employment generating opportunities the 50% over provision of zoning as recommended on appropriately zoned lands within 1.4.7.5 Water, Drainage and Environmental in the Development Plan Guidelines published by the the town in accordance with the proper DEHLG, the level of potential development on zoned planning and sustainable development of Services the area. lands is considered to be in accordance with the Core Water Supply Strategy in Volume 1, Chapter 2. This Plan zones The primary water supply for the town is from the five new residential sites which could accommodate Ballymore Eustace Regional Water Supply. sufficient residential development to meet the 1.4.7.3 Town Centre settlement strategy targets. The Plan also allows for Derrinturn has developed in a linear urban form along It is an objective of the Council to: appropriate infill development on suitably zoned sites. the R403 with facilities and services accessed directly DT 15 Provide water in conjunction with Irish off the regional road. This regional road experiences Water sufficient in quantity and quality to It is an objective of the Council to: significant through traffic generating passing trade. serve all lands zoned for development in this DT 1 Seek the development of lands for The town centre has developed with no established Plan and where this is not yet possible it is residential development during the lifetime building line and poor street frontage. It shall be an an objective of the Council to encourage only of this Plan largely within the town centre objective of the Plan to improve and visually enhance as much development as can be provided for, zone, areas designated as existing residential the streetscape of the town. based on available water supply. / infill and on lands zoned new residential, The town centre comprises a mix of commercial and in accordance with the principles of proper Wastewater residential premises including three convenience 1.4.7.4 Movement and Transport planning and sustainable development. Derrinturn’s new wastewater treatment plant was stores, a post office, pharmacy, laundrette, hairdressers, Derrinturn is served by the R403 and is located completed in 2009 and provides for a population DT 2 Consider residential development on town two public houses and two takeaways. Additional between Allenwood to the south east, Carbury to equivalent of 1,600P.E.