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PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND Chapter 7: Economic Development & Employment 7.2.6 Home-based Economic Activity Applications for small-scale home-based economic activity in rural areas, such as Boyle, where the occupants of an existing dwelling are employed at home will be positively considered where the proposal does not generate significant new traffic movements. Home-based businesses, which wish to expand beyond employing the household on site, may be required to locate in the village or to another area more suitable to the proposed use. The Planning Authority shall consider expansion to a full business within the rural area on a case-by-case basis. Home-based economic activity should if possible be sited either in converted existing farm buildings located adjacent to the main dwelling house or within the house where the use is compatible with and ancillary to the use of the dwelling as a home. Again, the Planning Authority shall judge each case on its own merits. The development strategy for rural enterprises in Boyle aims to: • Promote and support a wide range of new job creating opportunities, support the local economic base, and encourage diversification within employment and industry. • Develop the local economy such that it can sustain activities proportionate with the needs and scale of the expanding town. • Work with all strategic partners and local stakeholders in the delivery of this goal and the enhancement of the local economy. 7.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY In general, there are three different strategies to promote economic activity within towns and villages and these include; attracting new companies; retaining/growing existing companies; and starting new companies. Attracting new companies usually takes the form of attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by means of offering tax incentives or making development sites available. The policy of attracting this type of investment to peripheral or declining regions in terms of long term economic growth may be questionable. The availability of land with appropriate infrastructure, availability of skilled labor, amenities and quality of life are critical location factors. More often than not these criteria are difficult to fulfill all at once. It has also become much more difficult to attract such investment due to increased international competition and the enlargement of the EU which has opened up cheaper labour markets. Furthermore, other towns in Ireland are also competing aggressively for FDI with the majority of projects located in urban areas. In response, economic development efforts have had to re-focus on new strategies aimed at increasing the size of home-grown businesses. Entrepreneurial development, therefore, forms a key part of this new perspective. Given the nature of the rural economy and the lack of a national approach to rural enterprise, devolved funding and other supports available through LEADER, the County Enterprise Board and the Western Development Commission, are especially relevant to rural enterprises. It is essential that these combined supports under the new NDP are coordinated effectively and are targeted at rural entrepreneurs and in providing rural business infrastructure. The development of infrastructure in smaller or more remote areas, such as Boyle, is a key factor in attracting people and especially small enterprise projects. These include; Broadband telecommunications, office accommodation and home office facilities, work/life balance opportunities, good road links and access to public transport, and marketing of these opportunities. Having regard to the size, scale, and nature of the town, the strategy for economic development in Boyle must focus on the attainable delivery of local services and potential employment generation. As outlined above, the zoning of appropriate sites in the town centre to accommodate mixed use development can aid the development of small-scale services which can enlarge in time if required. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 96
PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND Chapter 8: Urban Development CHAPTER 8: URBAN DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN 8.1 INTRODUCTION Urban areas act as vital economic, social and cultural hubs and the continuing challenge is to sustain and enhance the viability and diversity of these settlements through appropriate development and growth. (See appended Map 11 - Constraints in Boyle, Map 12 - Opportunities in Boyle, and Maps 14a & 14b - Boyle Land Use Zoning) The vision and strategic aims of this LAP, as highlighted in Chapter 2, are based on the role of Boyle as defined in national, regional and local planning policy and the aspirations of the people and stakeholders within Boyle as outlined during the public consultation and the Pre-Draft submissions / observations received. The main strategic aims for this LAP are set out in Chapter 2, and include, amongst others, those set out below. The following strategic aims are imperative for sustainable urban development and design, and are the guiding principles for the formation of urban development and design related policies and objectives: ‣ Plan for, and support, the sustainable development of Boyle as a vibrant socially and economically successful settlement, supporting and contributing to the economic development of the County. ‣ Limit new development in areas where necessary physical infrastructure (public sewerage/water supply, public street lighting/public footpaths) and social infrastructure including, but not limited to schools, and community facilities are unavailable. ‣ Seek an acceptable balance and mix in the provision of social/affordable and private housing in order to promote an appropriate social and demographic balance. ‣ Provide for the future wellbeing of the residents of Boyle by: • promoting the growth of economic activity and increasing employment opportunities, • protecting and improving the quality of the built and natural environment, • ensuring the provision of necessary infrastructure and community services, and • providing passive and active amenity and recreation spaces. ‣ Avoid urban sprawl on the edges of the town, and maintain a clear distinction between urban areas and the rural hinterland. ‣ Strengthen the economic and population base of the area, and encourage retention of the local population within the Boyle area. ‣ Ensure that developments are completed to design and construction standards that result in a visually and functionally pleasing sustainable environment. The Development Strategy has taken into consideration; the minimum targets to 2022 and the residential units required over the 2010 – 2016 detailed in the Regional Planning Guidelines for the West Region 2010 – 2022; the additional household formations provided in the Roscommon Housing Strategy 2008 – 2014; the average number of dwellings per hectare in Boyle Town calculated at 20 units per Ha; residential vacancy rates and the permitted residential development in the LAP area. The housing estates which are incomplete and may or may not have extensions of their planning permissions have also been considered as well as whether land is serviced or not. 8.2 EXISTING CONTEXT 8.2.1 Housing Strategy & Residential Development It is a Strategic Aim of this LAP to further develop the residential and service sectors within Boyle ensuring that existing and potential future residents have a choice of high quality house types at a range of locations, within a reasonable distance of neighbourhood shopping facilities. It is also desirable to provide for an attractive and vibrant town centre which will meet the retailing needs of the population of the town and its hinterland, in addition to attracting new businesses. The provision of well designed and well located open spaces will further add to the residential experience within the area. A key aim of the LAP is to strengthen the economic and population base of the area, and to encourage retention of the local population within the Boyle area. The provision of carefully sited, designed and “laid out” residential development will assist this process. The majority of existing residential development in the Boyle LAP area consists of privately owned singlestorey and two-storey dwellings. Two-storey is the predominant house type. There are several recently constructed residential estates in the area and it is estimated that a significant portion of future development will be of a similar scale and nature. There is a need to improve the connectivity and accessibility of a number of recent residential developments in the area with Boyle Town Centre. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012 – 2018 Page 97
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