Maynooth LAP Part B

Part B Policies and Objectives Part B Policies and Objectives 7.0 Introduction As outlined in Part A (section 3.4) 3,5421 residential units are to be provided in Maynooth during the This section outlines specific policies and objectives period 2016-2023. of the County Council with regard to the development of land within the boundary of the Local Area Plan. Table 10: Maynooth Housing Unit Projections The overarching policies and objectives of the County 2011 Census population 12,510 Development Plan will also apply to development within the Local Area Plan boundary. 2016 Census population 14,585 2023 Population Forecast 18,996 Specific policies and objectives are identified in order 2016-2023 residential unit target 3,542 to facilitate land use in a manner that will promote 2 the proper planning and sustainable development of New Residential zoned land capacity 1,742 the town. Key issues include housing provision, economic development, town centre development, It is the policy of the Council: movement and transport, infrastructure provision, community and cultural developments together with HP 1: To facilitate sustainable development in natural and built heritage. Maynooth in line with its designation as a Major Growth Town II in the RPGs and the CDP and to ensure that this development 7.1 Housing Units reflects the character of the existing and The housing stock in Maynooth has increased historic town in terms of structure, pattern, considerably from 3,289 households in 1996 to 5,171 in scale, design and materials with adequate 2016 (Census 2016).The type of housing units has provision of open space, and which also shifted from traditional family detached and protects the amenities of existing dwellings. semidetached houses in the 1970s and 80s to apartment developments in the 2000s. However in 7.1.1 Housing Location and Density recent years there has been a move away from In recent years residential development has taken place apartments with more family type units being built on the Moyglare, Rathcoffey and Celbridge roads. Map e.g. Castlepark on the Dunboyne road. Maynooth is 6 identifies key locations for significant residential unique in Kildare terms in relation to housing as it has development in a quadrant between the Moyglare road a large student population with a significant and the Dunboyne road at Mariavilla along with more proportion of rented accommodation. lands to the south of the Dunboyne road and on the Maynooth University currently has approximately Celbridge Road together with the continued 8,400 students and based upon information supplied consolidation of the town centre. It is estimated that by the University’s enrolment office it is estimated that these areas can cater for approximately 1,022 units. by the middle of any academic year 50% of the student population will be residing in Maynoooth. In addition to the lands mentioned above, additional There are currently 900 students residing in residential lands have been identified to the south east of University provided campus accommodation with a the town at Railpark and Blacklion. These lands will deliver further 100 students staying in University ca. 720 additional new housing units and will be facilitated accommodation located off site. The University also by the delivery of the Maynooth Eastern Ring Road has plans to construct accommodation for a further (‘MERR’) including a bridge over the Royal Canal and 300 students on campus. Railway. The lands in this south eastern quadrant provide 1 This figure includes the provision an additional headroom of the actual targeted number of units required over the Plan period 2 1,742 = 1,022 (zoning capacity in adopted LAP) + 720 (estimated capacity of additionally zoned residential lands – see footnote 4) 24 for a sequential approach to the zoning of lands for new residential development in Maynooth whereby lands contiguous to existing zoned development lands are prioritised. 25 Table 11: Additional New Residential zoned sites Table 12: Indicative Residential Densities (Source CDP 2011–2017) Approximate Zoning Site Area Unit Numbers Location for New General Density Location Reference (ha) (35 units /ha) Residential Development Parameters Mariavilla C 11.5 402 Dunboyne C 2.1 73 Road Dunboyne C 5.2 182 Road Town Centre and Brownfield Site specific Higher Part B Roundabout sites densities generally promoted e.g. 50 units Dublin Road C 0.9 32 per ha Policies and Objectives Greenfield C 0.4 14 At strategic locations 50 units per ha Drive including public transport nodes and town centre area. Celbridge C 9.1 319 Road Inner Suburban/Infill Site specific Railpark Outer Suburban/Greenfield, 30–50 units per ha South East C 32.5 720 Generally new residential Quadrant & zoning areas. Blacklion Outer Edge of Urban-Rural 20–35 units per ha Total C 61.7 1,742 transition ha The emphasis in these areas is on developing new Source: DoEHLG Guidelines for Planning Authorities on ‘Sus- communities with uses ancillary to residential such as tainable Residential Development in Urban Areas (2009). educational, community, amenity and small-scale Note: The density levels in Table 3 of the CDP are indicative convenience retail. A residential density of 30–50 only. Applications for residential developments should have units per hectare will fulfil the potential of the regard to design principles and standards. The DoEHLG Guide- lines on ‘Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas’ suburban sites while higher densities may be (2009) outline sustainable approaches to the development of appropriate on brownfield town centre sites urban areas. These set out national policy of encouraging more depending on the maintenance of residential amenity sustainable urban development by the avoidance of excessive in the locality. suburbanisation and the promotion of higher residential densities in appropriate locations. In addition to these lands, the existing residential/ It is the policy of the Council: infill and town centre zonings provide opportunities for a wide number of uses including residential HP 2: To ensure that the density and design of development as appropriate. To maximise the return development respects the character of the on public transport investment, it is important that existing and historic town in terms of land use planning underpins the efficiency of public structure, pattern, scale, design and materials transport services by delivering sustainable with adequate provision of open space. settlement patterns – including appropriate densities HP 3: To encourage appropriate densities for new – on lands within existing or planned transport housing development in different locations in corridors. Higher residential densities will be the town while recognising the need to encouraged at appropriate locations. Generally higher protect existing residential communities and densities will be considered in town centre locations, the established character of the area. and edge of town centre locations, with medium to lower densities being considered more appropriate at HP 4: To refuse permission for residential outer suburban and greenfield sites. development on zoned open green spaces and/ or on lands which are designated as public space. 26 HP 8: To require applications for residential developments over 25 units, to demonstrate how the proposed increase in population will be accommodated in terms of education 1 provision. HP 9: To facilitate the provision of purpose built dwellings for those with special needs, including the needs of the elderly, persons with physical disabilities and persons with learning disabilities and in conjunction with voluntary bodies and the private sector. HP 10: To require all new residential estates to HP 5: To require applications for residential provide the “White Light” Compact developments over 20 units, to demonstrate Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) public lighting the provision of an appropriate mix of concept. dwelling types having regard to the following: • The nature of the existing housing stock and 7.1.2 Housing in the Agricultural zone existing social mix in the area The primary aim for the agricultural zone in • The desirability of providing for mixed Maynooth is to preserve the existing agricultural use communities of the areas zoned for this purpose and to prevent • The provision of a range of housing types urban generated development which would interfere and tenures with the operation of farming / bloodstock or rural • The need to provide a choice of housing, resource based enterprise. suitable for all age groups and persons at The Sustainable Rural Housing – Guidelines for different stages of the life cycle Planning Authorities (2005) set out principles • The need to cater for special needs groups regarding the siting and design of new dwellings in HP 6: To restrict apartment developments generally rural areas, the protection of water quality, the to the University campus and town centre provision of a safe means of access and the locations or suitably located sites adjoining conservation of sensitive areas. Within the public transport connections. Apartments will agricultural zone in Maynooth, housing will be not be permitted where there is an over confined to people with a genuine housing need and concentration of this type of development. who can demonstrate that they comply with the Higher density schemes will only be relevant category of local need outlined in the County considered where they exhibit a high Development Plan architectural design standard creating an attractive and sustainable living environment. Duplex units shall not generally be permitted. HP 7: To facilitate and co-operate in the provision of community facilities in tandem with residential development including, in 1 Guidelines from the Department of Environment, Heritage and particular, local services, schools, crèches and Local Government and Department of Education indicate that 12% and 8.5% of a population at any time is assumed to be of other education and childcare facilities. primary and secondary going age respectively 27 south and agricultural lands to the east. The Key Development Area It is policy of the Council: (KDA) comprises approximately 39 hectares of land and generally has a flat topography.

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