Challenges in the Development of Landscape Indicators for Local Authority SEA Reporting

1. ERTDI Challenges in the Development of Landscape Indicators for Local Authority SEA Reporting Lianda d’Auria Lianda.dauria@ucd.ie Dr. Gerald Mills, Senior Lecturer, School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy, Belfield, University College Dublin, Dublin 4. John Bradley, Senior Executive Planner, Forward Planning and Economic Development, Clare County Council, Ennis, Co. Clare supported by EPA/ERTDI Programme IAIA 2007

2. Agenda • Study Area – tiered approach • Methodological Framework & Approach – Research Objectives and Targets - overview Assessment, Analysis and Management of Landscape Indicators framework • Local Authority - Influential Processes • Planning - Process and Review • SEA • Issues and Challenges IAIA 2007

3. Study Area Location: County Clare, Ireland North Clare LAP East Clare LAP Kilrush UDC Area Ennis DP South Clare LAP West Clare LAP Ennis SEA EPA/UCD/CCC - Indicator Development in Co. Clare using GIS IAIA 2007

4. Definition Definition Description Project Agenda Aims Objectives Past Aerial Photos O.S.I. Maps Databases Literature Landscape Assessment Design \ Fieldwork Research Env. Attr ibutes SEA/EIA Pers. Comm. DPSIR framework GIS Select To represent on thematic maps Natural Resource Landscape Data Acquisition Cultural Assessment as a whole Aesthetic Components Integration Present Identify Create Assess Modify Map Analysis Analysis c r GIS i Interpretation Final I ndicatorSet Databank t Indicators Implement e Maps r Reports i a Presentation Future Case Study Co. Clare West Clare Kilrush SEA process Planning & Management Framework Methodological Framework and Approach for the Assessment, Analysis and Management of Landscape Indicators in Co. Clare IAIA 2007

5. SEA Objectives1 Targets2 SEA Indicators3 baseline prediction evaluation mitigation monitoring indicators indicators objectives objectives Targets Targets indicators indicators Link between Indicators and other Aspects of SEA • An objective is a statement of what is intended, specifying a desired direction of change • A target describes what results are required within a specific timescale • An indicator is the tool for determining whether or not targets are met IAIA 2007

6. Kilrush DP Policies & Objectives SEA Objectives1 Targets2 SEA Indicators3 baseline prediction evaluation mitigation monitoring indicators objectives Targets indicators Link between Indicators and other Aspects of SEA • An objective is a statement of what is intended, specifying a desired direction of change • A target describes what results are required within a specific timescale • An indicator is the tool for determining whether or not targets are met IAIA 2007

7. DPSIR Framework at work relationships between Human Activities and the Environment (OECD, EEA) Area of open countryside Rural Pop. Protected Designations Area Developed House Construction In Co. Clare? In Kilrush? IAIA 2007

8. Dev Plan: Key Issue Areas • Tourism • The Economy • Housing • Environment • Transport and Access • Retailing • Services and Infrastructure • Leisure, Recreation and Community Facilities IAIA 2007

9. Dev Plan:Main Development Issues • Zoning of lands • Traffic management • Tourism and economic development • Environmental Protection, improvement and energy efficiency • Leisure and recreational facilities • Community facilities including childcare and youth facilities   • Retail and commercial development IAIA 2007

10. Topics Objectives Targets Indicators Biodiversity B1-protect the diversity of habitats, species and wildlife corridors B2-protect designated sites B3-protect the inland aquatic environment B4-protect the marine environment B5-promote integrated coastal zone management Population P1-protect and enhance people’s quality of life based on high quality residential, community, working and recreational environments and on sustainable travel patterns Human Health H1-minimise the risk of pollution emissions including noise and vibrations from commercial and industrial process Soil S1-maintain the quality of soils S2-give preference to the use of derelict, disused and infill sites, rather than Greenfield sites S3-minimise the consumption of non-renewable deposits on sites S4-minimise the amount of waste to landfill from site Water W1-protect and enhance the status of aquatic ecosystems and, wrt their water needs, terrestrial ecosystems and wetlands directly depending on the aquatic ecosystem (quality, level, flow) W2-promote sustainable flow use based on a long-term protection of available water resources W3-reduce the impact of polluting substances to all waters W4-minimise effects of floods and droughts Air/Climate A1-minimise all forms of air pollution A2-minimise emissions of greenhouse gases to contribute to a reduction and avoidance of human induced global climate change A3-reduce waste of energy, and maximise use of renewable energy sources Material Assets M1-maximise use of the existing built environment including the re-use of vernacular buildings M2-maximise use of existing lands zoned for development within settlement boundaries M3-avoid flood risk and/or coastal erosion in selecting sites for development M4-minimise the use of non-renewable resources (sand, gravel) in favour of re-use of suitable construction and demolition material Cultural Heritage C1-protect and conserve the cultural heritage including the built environment and settings, archaeological, architectural and manmade features C2-conserve historic fabric of urban and rural settlement C3-to ensure the restoration and re-use of existing uninhabited and derelict structures where possible opposed to demolition and new build (to promote sustainability and reduce landfill) Landscape L1-conserve and enhance values natural landscapes and features within them including those of geological value L2-conserve and protect cultural landscape including archaeological and architectural L3-to protect and enhance the character and aesthetic value of the landscape IAIA 2007

11. Dev Plan: Objective-Target-Indicator IAIA 2007

12. Issues and Challenges • Matrix – id issues, information, problems • Maps/GIS - ditto • Baseline data - existence • Indicator –development • Expertise – • Need for a multi-disciplinary team • In-house/consultants/facilitator? • Overall use to Local Authorities • Need to achieve a balance -theory v’s reality in planningobjectives, targets and associated indicators IAIA 2007

13. ERTDI Final Comment&Thank you School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 Lianda d’Auria lianda.dauria@ucd.ie Forward Planning and Economic Development, Clare County Council, Ennis, Co. Clare IAIA 2007

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23. ERTDI Thank you School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 Lianda d’Auria lianda.dauria@ucd.ie Forward Planning and Economic Development, Clare County Council, Ennis, Co. Clare IAIA 2007