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Forward Planning. 3 components: i) Forward planning Plans ( County Development Plan and 12 Local Area Plans) Strategies (Housing/Retail/Wind) Studies (Housing Land Availability) Input into other plans (Local Economic and Community Plan) ii) Heritage
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3 components: i) Forward planning Plans (County Development Plan and 12 Local Area Plans) • Strategies (Housing/Retail/Wind) • Studies (Housing Land Availability) • Input into other plans (Local Economic and Community Plan) • ii) Heritage • Built, natural & archaeological heritage (Heritage Plan) • iii) Conservation • Record of Protected Structures
Wider Context • • National Planning Framework replacing National Spatial Strategy… • • Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies of the three Regional Assemblies to run from 2016-2022.... • Office of Planning Regulator - evaluate and assess plans, report to Minister, undertake research.... • Planning Policy Statement – community shape process, coordinate local authorities and other bodies, provide guidance.... • • Infrastructure planning by Irish Water, National Transport Authority, energy grid operators.... • • New economic realities require a more focused approach.. • • Wider policy context: climate change adaptation, transitioning to a low carbon economy, economic development, environmental protection..
Kildare County Development Plan 2017 - 2023 • Council document – transcends all functions and areas • Evidence based, open, transparent and inclusive • Sets out an overall strategy for proper planning and sustainable development of county • Includes 20 village plans, 21 rural settlement strategies and 5 environs plans. Establishes the policy framework for: • Planning application decisions • Developments by Council - houses, roads etc (Part 8) • Delivery and co-ordination of infrastructure
How a County Development Plan is put together 7 key stages – 6 year life We are here ! Subject to Strategic Environmental Assessment /Appropriate Assessment /Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
Timeline • 99 week review process • Commenced2 April 2015 • Completed 23 February 2017 • Operational 23 March 2017 • Public key input into the following stages: • Issues Paper • draft Development Plan • Amendments to draft Development Plan • Draft Development Plan is adopted by elected members
Issues Paper 8 week consultation period – 2 April to 29 May Newspaper Notice Publication of Issues Paper Poster On line or hard copy submissions Information Sessions – each MD
Issues Paper Topics Strategic Direction/Vision; Population and Housing; Economic Development, Enterprise and Employment; Movement and Transportation; Infrastructure Environment; Social, Community and Cultural Development; Urban Design and Architecture; Landscape and Heritage; Rural Development and Natural Resources; and Tourism
Local Area Plans • Typically for towns with a population 5000+ • Lasts for 6 years • Review can be deferred • Must be consistent with the objectives of the county development plan, its core strategy, and regional planning guidance • Contents • zoning objectives; • objectives for phased development, community facilities, amenities and on standards for design of development
Local Area Plans • 7 key stages Subject to SEA/AA/SFRA
Review of Local Area Plan • 18 to 35 weeks to complete from date draft Local Area plan is placed on public display • Members key input into the following stages: • Adoption of draft Development Plan • CEO’s Report on Submissions made on the draft Development Plan • Adoption of the Development Plan
12 Local Area Plans Celbridge/Castletown 2010 Clane 2009 Kilcock 2009 Sallins 2009 Monasterevin 2008 Kilcullen 2014 Leixlip/Collinstown 2010 Naas 2011 Newbridge 2013 Maynooth 2013 Kildare & Magee Barracks 2012 Athy Town & environs 2012
Local Area Plans currently under review Draft on display • Kilcock • Monasterevin Issues Paper • Leixlip / Collinstown • Celbridge / Castletown Background research • Sallins • Clane