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Meath County Development Plan 2013–2019 Meath County Development Plan 2013–2019 Volume 1 Written Statement 22 January 2013 Volume 1 www.meath.ie Written Statement A Meath County Council Publication Cover design, interior text design and typesetting by Anú Design, Tara. (www.anu-design.ie) Meath County Development Plan 2013–2019 Volume 1 Written Statement ii MEATH COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2013–2019 Contents V olume 1 – Written Statement Foreword xiii 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction 2 1.2 Background to County Development Plan 3 1.2.1 Legislative Framework 3 1.2.2 The Review Process 3 1.2.3 Format of the Meath County Development Plan 2013-2019 4 1.3 Strategic Environmental Assessment 4 1.4 Appropriate Assessment 5 1.5 Planning Policy Context 5 1.6 Environmental Considerations 7 1.7 Myplan.ie 8 2 Core Strategy 2.1 Introduction 10 2.2 Strategic Planning Approach 11 2.3 Sustainable Communities 12 2.3.1 Settlement Hierarchy 13 2.3.2 Future Population Growth 14 2.3.3 Residential Zoned Land Provision 20 2.3.4 Guidelines for the Review of Local Area Plans/Development Plans 22 2.4 Sustainable Economy 26 2.4.1 Spatial Economic Strategy 27 2.4.2 Retail 28 2.5 Sustainable Heritage 31 2.6 Infrastructure and Supporting Services 32 2.7 Rural Areas 34 2.8 Core Strategy Map 36 2.9 Land Use Zoning Objectives 36 2.9.1 Introduction 36 2.9.2 Challenges 37 2.9.3 Zoning Strategy 37 MEATH COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2013–2019 iii 2.9.4 Land Use Zoning Objectives 37 2.9.5 Permissible and Non Permissible Uses 39 2.9.6 Primary Land Use Zoning Categories 40 2.9.7 Local Zoning Objectives 49 3 Settlement Strategy & Housing 3.1 Introduction 54 3.2 Background 54 3.3 National and Regional Policy 57 3.4 County Meath Settlement Strategy 58 3.4.1 Large Growth Towns 60 3.4.2 Large Growth Town I – Navan and Drogheda Environs 61 3.4.3 Large Growth Town II – Dunboyne and Maynooth Environs 61 3.4.4 Moderate Sustainable Growth Towns – Kells, Trim, Ashbourne, 62 Kilcock Environs and Dunshaughlin 3.4.5 Small Towns - Athboy, Bettystown/Laytown/Mornington East, Duleek, 63 Enfield, Oldcastle, Ratoath, Stamullen 3.4.6 Villages – Ballivor, Carlanstown, Carnaross, Clonee, Clonard, Crossakiel, 65 Donore, Drumconrath, Gibbstown, Gormonston, Julianstown, Kentstown, Kilbride, Kildalkey, Kilmainhamwood, Kilmessan, Longwood, Mornington/Donacarney, Moynalty, Nobber, Rathcairn, Rathmolyon, Slane, Summerhill 3.5 The Settlement Hierarchy and Future Population Growth in Meath 67 3.6 Housing 67 3.6.1 Introduction 67 3.6.2 Housing Strategy Vision and Aim 68 3.6.3 Housing Affordability 68 3.6.4 Planning Permissions & Part V of the Planning & Development Acts 2000–2011 69 3.6.5 Methods of Providing Affordable/Social Housing 69 3.6.6 Design of Residential Development 70 4 Economic Development Strategy 4.1 Economic Development Strategy 74 4.1.1 Navan Core Economic Area which includes Navan as a Primary 76 Economic Growth Town and including the Secondary Economic Growth Town of Kells and the town of Trim. 4.1.2 Drogheda 77 4.1.3 Maynooth / Leixlip Economic Area 78 4.1.4 Ashbourne / Dunboyne 78 4.1.5 M1 Dublin - Belfast Economic Corridor & Provision of Deepwater Port 79 Facility at East Meath 4.2 Quantum of Available Zoned Employment Generating Land 80 iv MEATH COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2013–2019 4.3 Employment Sectors 82 4.4 Rural Areas 89 4.4.1 Rural Enterprise 90 4.4.2 Bio-Fuels and Renewable Energy 90 4.5 Retail 92 4.5.1 Background to Retail Strategy 92 4.5.2 Survey & Analysis – Key Findings 93 4.5.3 Confirmation of Retail Hierarchy 94 4.5.4 Identification of Core Retail Areas and Opportunity Sites 95 4.5.5 Sequential Approach 96 4.5.6 The Requirement for Additional Retail Floorspace 96 4.5.7 Strategic Guidance on the Distribution of Retail Floorspace 97 4.5.8 Criteria for the Assessment of Retail Developments 98 4.5.9 Design Quality 98 4.6 Tourism 100 4.6.1 Existing Resources 100 4.6.2 National Tourism Development Strategy 2010-2012 101 4.6.3 Louth and Meath – Tourism Development Study 2010 101 4.6.4 Past Now Future - Meath Tourism Strategic Review 2005 – 2010 102 and Strategic Plan 2011-2013 4.6.5 Rural Tourism and the LEADER Programme 102 4.6.6 Integrated Rural Tourism Complexes 103 4.6.7 Tourist Infrastructure 103 4.6.8 Walking and Cycling Routes 105 4.7 Prevention of Major Accidents 108 5 Social Strategy 5.1 Introduction 112 5.2 Statutory Context 112 5.3 Policy Context 112 5.4 Achievements 113 5.5 Challenges 113 5.6 Community Infrastructure in Co. Meath 114 5.6.1 Social Inclusion 115 5.6.2 Meath County Development Board 115 5.6.3 Groups with Specific Design/Planning Needs 116 5.6.4 Community Participation 116 5.6.5 RAPID Programme 116 5.6.6 Age Friendly Strategy 117 5.6.7 Comhairle na nÓg 117 5.7 Education Facilities 118 5.7.1 Primary and Post Primary Sectors 119 5.7.1.1 Additional Primary and Post Primary Educational Requirements 119 5.7.2 Third Level Education 119 MEATH COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2013–2019 v 5.7.3 Adult & Further Education 120 5.7.4 Role of Meath County Council 120 5.8 Childcare Facilities 121 5.9 Healthcare Facilities 123 5.9.1 Regional Hospital 124 5.9.2 Role of Meath County Council 124 5.10 Sporting and Leisure Facilities/Recreation/Open Space 126 5.10.1 Existing Sport and Leisure Infrastructure in County Meath 127 5.10.2 Public Open Space 128 5.11 Libraries 130 5.12 Burial Grounds/Grave Yards/ Cemeteries 131 5.13 Fire Service 132 5.14 Arts and Cultural Facilities 133 5.15 Public Art 134 6 Transportation 6.1 Background 138 6.2 Statutory Context 138 6.3 Policy Context 139 6.4 Achievements 139 6.5 Challenges 140 6.6 Integration of Land Use and Transportation Planning 140 6.7 Transport Plans 140 6.7.1 Dublin Airport 143 6.8 Public Transport 144 6.8.1 Rail 144 6.8.2 Bus 146 6.8.3 Park and Ride Facilities 147 6.8.4 Taxi and Hackney Services 147 6.9 Walking and Cycling 149 6.10 Road Infrastructure 152 6.10.1 National Roads 153 6.10.2 Regional and Local Roads 155 6.10.3 Demand Management 155 6.10.4 Freight 156 6.10.5 Development at Motorway Junctions 160 6.10.6 Development at National Road Junctions 160 6.10.7 Access to National Roads in Exceptional Circumstances 162 6.10.8 Developments of National and Regional Strategic Importance 162 vi MEATH COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2013–2019 7 Water, Drainage and Environmental Services 7.1 Background 166 7.2 Statutory Context 166 7.3 Policy Context 166 7.4 National Context 167 7.5 Regional Context 167 7.6 Local Context 168 7.6.1 Capital Schemes 168 7.6.2 The Rural Water Programme 168 7.6.3 Water Conservation 168 7.6.4 Water Monitoring 169 7.7 Progress 169 7.8 Challenges 170 7.9 Water Services Assessment of Needs 171 7.10 Water Supply 172 7.11 Foul Drainage and Wastewater Treatment 172 7.11.1 Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study (GDSDS) 173 7.12 Prioritising of Water and Wastewater Investment 173 7.13 Interim and Permanent Water Services Arrangements 174 7.14 Water Quality 178 7.14.1 Water Framework Directive 179 7.14.2 Surface Waters 179 7.14.2.1 Rivers 179 7.14.2.2 Lakes 180 7.14.2.3 Coastal Waters 180 7.14.3 Groundwater 180 7.15 Flood Risk Management 182 7.16 Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems 185 7.17 Waste Management 186 7.17.1 Regional Waste Management Plan 186 7.17.2 Waste Infrastructure 187 7.17.3 Litter Management Plan 188 7.18 Pollution Control 191 7.18.1 Air 192 7.18.2 Noise 192 8 Energy and Communications 8.1 Energy 194 8.1.1 Introduction 194 8.1.2 Electricity and Gas Networks: Achievements and Opportunities 194 8.1.3 Renewable Energy 195 8.1.4 Energy Efficiency and Management: Meath County Council 196 MEATH COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2013–2019 vii 8.1.5 Wind Energy Development 196 8.1.6 Hydro Energy 197 8.1.7 Geothermal energy 197 8.1.8 Bioenergy 198 8.1.9 Energy from Waste 198 8.1.10 Energy Efficiency & Energy Performance for Buildings Directive 198 8.2 Communications Technology 202 8.2.1 Introduction 202 8.2.2 Broadband Infrastructure in County Meath 203 8.2.3 Telecommunications Antennae 203 9 Cultural and Natural Assets 9.1 Introduction 208 9.2 Statutory Context 208 9.3 Policy Context 208 9.4 Achievements 209 9.5 Challenges 210 9.6 Cultural Heritage 210 9.6.1 Introduction 210 9.6.2 UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne 211 9.6.3 UNESCO World Heritage Status 212 9.6.4 Sustaining the Outstanding Universal Value 212 9.6.5 UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne Management Plan 213 9.6.6 UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne Research Framework 213 9.6.7 Development in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne 213 9.6.8 World Heritage Tentative List 216 9.6.9 Archaeological Heritage 217 9.6.10 Architectural Heritage – Record of Protected Structures 219 9.6.11 Industrial Heritage 221 9.6.12 Architectural Conservation Areas 222 9.6.13 Designed Landscapes, Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes 224 9.6.14 Vernacular Heritage 224 9.6.15 Architecture - New Buildings 225 9.6.16 Village Design Statements 225 9.7 Natural Heritage 226 9.7.1 Introduction 226 9.7.2 Protecting biodiversity in Meath – Sites Designated for Nature Conservation 227 9.7.2.1 European Sites (Natura 2000) 227 9.7.2.2 Natural Heritage Areas 227 9.7.3 Green Infrastructure 229 9.7.3.1 Green Infrastructure Strategy for County Meath 229 9.7.4 Protected Species 231 9.7.5 Invasive Species 231 9.7.6 Peatlands 231 23viii MEATH COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2013–2019 9.7.7 Geological Heritage 232 9.7.8 Woodlands, Hedgerows and Trees 232 9.7.9 Public Rights of Way 234 9.7.10 Inland Waterways and Wetlands 235 9.7.11 The Coast 235 9.7.12 Coastal Zone Management 236 9.8 Landscape 237 9.8.1 The European Landscape Convention 237 9.8.2 Proposed National Landscape Strategy