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What Is a Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy? Northern & Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) 26th August 2020 (ROI): Publication of Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy (RSES) PLANNING COMMITTEE Linkage to Council Strategy (2015-19) Strategic Theme Outcomes Leader and • We will establish key relationships with Government Champion agencies and potential strategic partners in Northern Ireland and external to it which helps us to deliver our vision for this Council area. Lead Officer Principal Planning Officer Cost: N/A For Noting 1.0 Background 1.1 The Northern & Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) has published its ‘Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy (RSES)’. 1.2 The purpose of the RSES is to support the implementation of the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the economic policies and objectives of the Government by providing a long-term strategic planning and economic framework for the development of the region over a period of between 12 years and 20 years. 1.3 Donegal County Council (DCC), which lies within the NWRA is one of this Borough’s adjoining councils, for the purposes of preparing the Local Development Plan (LDP); having a common water body (Lough Foyle) and ferry crossing (Magilligan to Greencastle) (see Figure 1). 1.4 This Borough also lies within the Donegal-Derry NWRA Sub Regional Catchment Area (see Figure 2). As such, the transboundary implications of this Strategy have been considered. 2.0 Detail RSES Issues Paper (Pre-consultation) 2.1 The NWRA published a ‘RSES Issues Paper 2035’ for pre-draft public consultation at the end of 2017. The Council responded to this following agreement at the January 2018 Planning Committee (see Appendix 1 attached). Page 1 of 4 Draft RSES 2.2 A ‘Draft RSES Issues Paper 2035’ issued for public consultation at the end of 2018. The Council responded to this following agreement at the January 2019 Planning Committee (see Appendix 2 attached). Final RSES 2.3 The NWRA wrote to the Council again on 18th June 2020 advising of the publication of the (final) RSES 2020-2032 (see Appendix 3 attached). An executive summary of the document is attached at Appendix 4. 3.0 Collaborative Working 3.1 The Council has been pro-active in its collaborative working with planning authorities in both jurisdictions regarding the preparation of its LDP’s:- namely Derry City & Strabane District and Donegal County Council. This is key to ensuring that key social, economic and environmental issues relevant to all three authorities are highlighted and discussed. 3.2 The three authorities also participate in the Cross-Border Development Plan Working Group and this collaboration is set to continue throughout all of our respective work programmes. 4.0 Recommendation 4.1 IT IS RECOMMENDED that Members note the contents of this report. 2 Fig 1: Map showing ROI Regional Assembly boundaries. 3 Fig 2: Map showing ROI Regional Assembly catchment areas. 4 June 16th 2020 A chara, Re: Launch of Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy 2020-2032 Now, more than ever, we need effective regional planning. Not just from a spatial or socio-economic perspective but also through the lens of population health. The Covid-19 crisis reminds us of this and demonstrates the intricacy and inter-connectivity of our ecosystem. It is not only about how we adapt to global economic challenges and climate change, but also how we seize on the new dynamic. Successful places around the world all exhibit key ingredients - innovation, diversity, creativity and tolerance. Our region has these traits in abundance but it also has the capability to be a leader in sustainability. Our RSES is built on the strategic assumption that sustainability will be the future differential; a new ingredient in ‘Place’ success. This will require a combination of responses. Design and innovation; in how we do business, deliver homes, build communities and value land-use - creating healthy places and promoting sustainable communities. So, we have planned for that. The Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) provides a high-level development framework for the Northern and Western Region. At its core the RSES recognises the weaker urban infrastructure across our region and has responded by adopting a clear strategy for compact growth and delivering those key elements known to accelerate regional growth. This week, Cathaoirleach of the Northern and Western Regional Assembly, Cllr Declan McDonnell launched the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy. One of his statements resonated with us, that “the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy is as much about mindset and culture as it is about planning. It challenges us to embrace a new set of values, ways of working and new narratives that underpin the deeper shifts required”. I have attached a summary RSES document for your consideration with the full document available on www.nwra.ie. On behalf of the members and my colleagues in the NWRA, can I extend our appreciation for your continued assistance throughout this process. I would like to particularly acknowledge the leadership role played by Mr. Denis Kelly (Asst Director / Senior Planner) in publishing the regions first RSES. Now we move into the ‘Implementation Phase’. The Regional Assembly is committed to working effectively to help deliver the long-term Objectives outlined in the strategy, accelerating our growth towards a greener and smarter future. Yours Sincerely David Minton, Director. REGIONAL SPATIAL AND ECONOMIC STRATEGY 2020-2032 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REGIONAL SPATIAL AND ECONOMIC STRATEGY 2020-2032 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Contents Introduction 2 Growth Framework: Five Growth Ambitions 6 Growth Tactic: People and Place 8 Growth Driver: Compact Growth 10 Galway MASP & Regional Growth Centres 12 Growth Ambitions 29 Growth Ambition 1: Economy and Employment – Vibrant Region 30 Growth Ambition 2: Environment – Natural Region 32 Growth Ambition 3: Connectivity – Connected Region 34 Growth Ambition 4: Quality of Life – Inclusive Region 36 Growth Ambition 5: Infrastructure – Enabling Our Region 38 Implementing Our Ambitions 40 The purpose of the Executive Summary is to give a brief overview of the RSES to enable the reader to become acquainted with it. The NWRA seeks to ensure that the information published in this Executive Summary is accurate. However, the Executive Summary should not be relied upon in interpreting the provisions of the RSES – the RSES is the statutory document with legal effect. Where any difference arises between the Executive Summary and the wording of the RSES, the wording of the RSES shall at all times apply. Northern & Western Regional Assembly 1 Introduction Successful places around the world exhibit four key ingredients - innovation, diversity, creativity and tolerance. Our region has these traits in abundance, but it also has the capability to be a leader in sustainability and consolidate its reputation as one of the best places in Ireland to live and work. Our RSES is built on the strategic assumption that sustainability will be the future and the fifth differential is a new ingredient in successful ‘Places’. The vision to achieve that is set out in this RSES. There is not one single transformation but an integration of key policies and practices. Our RSES introduces the concept of a Growth Framework to achieve this integration, because regional growth cannot be achieved in linear steps. It’s a symbiotic process. The strategy aims to be responsive to trends (eg. urbanisation, digitisation and globalisation) whilst also interpreting risk (e.g. climate, global economic challenges, future of work and population health outbreaks like Covid-19) by connecting our plans to the Sustainable Development Goals, the EU Growth Strategy and the National Strategic Outcomes (NPF). 2 Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy – Executive Summary Introduction At its core the RSES recognises the weak urban infrastructure in our region and that this region has not prospered economically compared to the other two regions of Ireland, as evidenced by reclassification of the region by the European Commission from a ‘More Developed Region’ to a ‘Transition Region’ for the Post 2020 (2021-2027) funding period. This is a call to action by Government to positively discriminate in favour of this region. The RSES is responding by adopting a clear strategy for compact growth and delivering those key elements known to inform business location choices. This compact growth strategy is focused on a Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan (MASP) for Galway and tailored Regional Growth Centre Strategic Plans for Sligo, Athlone and Letterkenny (incorporating the strategic cross-border partnership with Derry-Strabane). These are new departures and the expected outcome is a region that is smarter, greener, more specialised and connected, with a stronger and more compact urban network. Northern & Western Regional Assembly 3 What is a Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy? The world is rapidly changing. Ireland is too. Our population, nationally, is expected to grow by approximately one million people over the next twenty years. Demographic projections for this region expect a growth The regional tier of governance in Ireland sits in the of over 180,000 people, with the creation of 115,000 middle of the planning hierarchy and the development new jobs. This requires a strategic perspective on objectives of the RSES will be implemented and housing, transport, health, education, environment and amplified through the review by local authorities of all our approach to land-use. development plans and Local Economic and Community Plans (LECPs), to ensure their consistency with the The primary statutory purpose of the Strategy is to RSES. In addition, key state agencies and sectoral support the implementation of Project Ireland 2040 bodies will review their strategies and investment - which links planning and investment through the plans in light of the adoption of the RSES, ensuring National Planning Framework (NPF) and the ten year consistency with it. National Development Plan (NDP) - including the economic and climate policies of the Government by providing a long-term strategic planning and economic framework for the region.
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